More KC 69 Now Online
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Mon., Feb 13, 2012
You can now nab yourself two vintage bits of Crimso history via DGMLive. First up is the historic Hyde Park gig which helped bring the band to much wider world, and their next-day gig at the Marquee from their legendary run at the London club. Please note both of these gigs (with bonus tracks) are available as part of the King Crimson Collectors' Club series via the mail order shop.

Wilson Talks Lizard
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Mon., Feb 13, 2012
There's a major interview conducted by Anil Prasad with Steven Wilson over on the ever-informative Innerviews website.  

Wakeman, Levin & Paice?
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Mon., Feb 13, 2012
My thanks to Dresden Black for sending in this snippet from Rick Wakeman’s website. "There is so much other stuff in the pipeline that I will be trying to bring to fruition this month which include a possible trio album with Tony Levin and Ian Paice. Early stages of discussions with all concerned, but looking very promising."

OCG Special Project In Italy
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Sun., Feb 12, 2012
The Orchestra of Crafty Guitarists will be holding a special project in Italy during April. Check out the Guitar Circle of Europe website for details.

Dali's Car Pre-Order
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Sat., Feb 11, 2012
Although diagnosed with cancer, Mick Karn began work on what would be his last album. After Mick's death in January 2011, work on the album by his friends continued. The results of the collaboration with Pete Murphy, including  contributions from Jakko Jakszyk and Theo Travis can be pre-ordered here. 

(Don't) Call Tomorrow
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Fri., Feb 10, 2012
My thanks to Simon Calkin who sent in this photograph.

Trey On Tap
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Thu., Feb 9, 2012
Trey Gunn and Markus Reuter will be staging a tapping workshop in Europe later this year. You can find out all about it over on Trey’s blog. Whilst you're there you can also read about Trey's impending trip to West Africa.

Summers Talks Fripp
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Thu., Feb 9, 2012
My thanks to Petri Lahtinen for sending me this interview with Andy Summers, who, aside from discussing his gear, mentions the two albums he made with Robert Fripp.

An Established Sitting Practice
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Tue., Feb 7, 2012
My thanks to Alec Miniero for sending in these snaps. Alec took these in South Korea and notes the establishment had been serving coffee "since the 1800’s too!"

Fripperies Relaunched
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Tue., Feb 7, 2012
Our thanks to Karl Boman who has resurrected his Fripperies website which aims to detail RF's gear throughout the various eras of Crim and beyond.

Karl writes "Many, many moons ago I put together I website called "Fripperies" which sought to document the guitar equipment used by RF through the years. For various reasons of web hosting, it didn’t last very long. However, it never left my mind (nor my hard drive) and it is now my distinct pleasure to announce its re-launch!

At Fripperies you will find everything you never thought you needed to know about RF’s guitars, effects and amplifiers, whether referenced from outside sources or by original research by yours truly. I hope you enjoy"