Jumping Rabbits & Sheep Farming
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Wed., Feb 2, 2011
My thanks to Gordo for sending me this link to a recent news item concerning, well, jumping rabbits. Gordo also asks about the availability of any live Sunday All Over The World via DGM. None yet but who knows what Mister Stormy may find in his travels into the deeper recesses of the DGM vaults. Meanwhile, staying with one of Willyfred's primary carers, Toyah is Sheep Farming again. 

Jakko Reviewed
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Tue., Feb 1, 2011
Jakko Jakszyk's solo album, The Bruised Romantic Glee Club, receives its latest thumbs up here. You can get the album from DGM Mail Order or from Burning Shed.

League Of Gentlemen In France
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Mon., Jan 31, 2011
Today's download is the League of Gentlemen in France in 1980.

Unthanks Cover Crimson
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Fri., Jan 28, 2011
The Unthanks, one of the most original outfits in folk music are covering a King Crimson tune on their next album due out in March. Rumoured to be Starless, the startling quality of their harmonies should make this an interesting experience. The duo from the north east of England have an international reputation and have previously covered Robert Wyatt’s Sea Song on their album, The Bairns. You can read my take on their last album, Here’s The Tender Coming, right here.  My thanks to Alfredo d'Agnese for the heads-up!

Fripp In NYC Part 2
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Fri., Jan 28, 2011
The second part of Robert's concert in New York is up at NPR's New Sounds show. My thanks to Otohiko for the heads-up. 

And The Winner Is...
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Wed., Jan 26, 2011
The latest edition of Classic Rock Presents Prog (out today) contains the results of the readers’ poll. We’re delighted to see that Islands & In The Wake of Poseidon have been voted No.1 in the Best Reissue category. Many thanks to everyone who voted for us.

Fripp - "Very Normal, Friendly Guy" Shock Claim!
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Wed., Jan 26, 2011
The world of music was rocked to its foundations following the shock claim by Stu Hamm that Robert Fripp was "very normal friendly guy". You can read more allegations from Stu in this interview about his forthcoming solo album on which Fripp appears.  

Ade In Amsterdam
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Tue., Jan 25, 2011
Preparations for Adrian Belew’s appearance with the Metropole Orchestra in Amsterdam next month are well underway. The concert takes place on February 27th and will feature a performance of e especially scored for solo guitar and orchestra. You can find ticket and time details here and read Adrian’s thoughts in the run-up to the concert over on his recently updated blog. You can also read about the background to the event in an older blog entry.

Mister Stormy's Monday Selection
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Mon., Jan 24, 2011
Our old pal Mister Stormy has dusted off a work out between Trey and Tony for today's Stormy selection. 

Cover Version
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Sat., Jan 22, 2011
Steven Wilson and Robert Fripp are the cover stars on the forthcoming edition of Classic Rock Presents Prog magazine.