Keith Tippett Solo Concert
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Tue., Apr 23, 2013
Keith Tippett is performing a solo concert in London at the end of the month. The pianist, whose decisive contributions to King Crimson can be heard on ITWOP, Lizard and Islands, was offered co-ownership of KC's musical direction by Robert Fripp. Fripp of course produced several Tippett-led albums including the epic Septober Energy, the small-scale Blueprint and the engaging duet with Andy Sheppard, 66 Shades Of Lipstick. 

GCE Pix Aplenty
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Tue., Apr 23, 2013
Here's some snaps of the Guitar Circle of Europe's recent jaunt around Europe.
Don't forget you can nab their live album - including several surprising takes on King Crimson repertoire - here.

Greg's Views On Crimso Continuing
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Wed., Apr 17, 2013
My thanks to slaughterhouse and others for alerting me to this piece wherein Greg Lake discusses his views on bands continuing after the departure of original members. 

Creative Accounting
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Wed., Apr 17, 2013
What's a few million Swedish krone between friends? 

Mister Stormy's Monday Selection
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Mon., Apr 15, 2013
Here's a cracking previously unreleased track from around the Vrooom sessions to tickle your earbuds today. 

Hyde And Seek Keeling
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Sat., Apr 13, 2013
Andrew Keeling's explorations into rock music continue with the release of Hyde. You can find out more about the album here. Don't forget to check out Andrew's website in its new location and on a related note, ace violinist Steve Bingham (No Man, Henry Fool, etc) is performing one of Andrew's pieces at his 50th birthday concert in June. 

Fans On Phones
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Sat., Apr 13, 2013
My thanks to wardism and other good folk for highlighting this story about music fans and mobile phones. 

Up With The Larks!
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Fri., Apr 12, 2013
The LTIA blanket as seen in frequent RF diaries is now available to buy.

Fruit And Flowers
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Fri., Apr 12, 2013
My thanks to emmapeelfanclub for altering us to news of alleged shenanigans at UMG offices in the USA. 

Wetton's Renaissance
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Fri., Apr 12, 2013
My thanks to RYGRYG for the following item. "John Wetton will be guesting on Renaissance’s first album in 10 years (completed before Michael Dunford’s recent death)." Check out the details and track sample here.