In celebration of Duran Duran’s current world tour in support of their newest album, Paper Gods, we’re sharing their 2004 Live From London tour.
It was filmed during the course of the last two of five sold-out nights … Read the rest
Month: September 2015
Rock Quotes: Jerry Lee Lewis
Too Much Time On My Hands: Top 10 Bands That Need To Be Retired From Radio
I tend to spend a lot of time in my car and as a result, I listen to the radio quite a bit. I know, I know … I should listen to CD’s or better, get a cord to plug … Read the rest
Paul McCartney, Still Not Dead
Since today is September 23, a date which conspiracy whack-a-doos have anointed a day where the prophecy of a New World Order kicks off (something about the Popes visit and an asteroid), we thought it more than a coincidence that … Read the rest
The Finch Files: Do It For The Love
Peter looks at Do It For The Love, a live music, wish-granting foundation started by musician Michael Franti and his wife Sara Agah. Bring tissues.
Peter Finch has been a Bay Area radio staple for more than three decades at … Read the rest
Joe Satriani Announces 30th Anniversary Tour Plans
Seems hard to believe but it was indeed 30 years ago that guitar God Joe Satriani first came across our radars. Back then he released what was called a “C.D.” (or “compact disc”) and he even had glorious, flowing metal … Read the rest
Now Parents Can Listen to Taylor Swift’s 1989 and Seem Cool
A few weeks back Ryan (not Bryan!) Adams posted some video clips on his Instagram of what appeared to be him doing covers of Taylor Swift songs straight-faced. That in and of itself is kind of weird but weirder still … Read the rest
The Finch Files: The Politics of Rock
In the wake of jailed county clerk Kim Davis’ use of Survivor’s “Eye of the Tiger” at her press conference, musician John Elliott offers up compelling evidence why rock and politics should never co-exist. Or why people like Ronald Reagan … Read the rest
Time For Gary Richrath to Fly
REO Speedwagon guitarist (1970-1989) Gary Richrath has died at the age of 65. While the band saw many different formations over the years it’s clear the apex of their success came with Richrath on lead guitar. He and lead singer … Read the rest
Too Much Time On My Hands- The Confusing Messages of .38 Special
Hi there, my name is Don Lewis and as you may have read in this columns title, I have way too much time on my hands. As a result, I tend to overthink many, many things including rock music. My … Read the rest
Billy Joel at AT&T Park-Review (San Francisco, 9/05/15)
The restaurants surrounding AT&T Park were packed to the gills as people pre-gamed before the Billy Joel concert in San Francisco on Saturday, September 5. I know this because upon arriving in The City at 6:00 pm in order to … Read the rest
The Finch Files: Candlestick Park … Seats of Change
Peter celebrates the history of the late, great Candlestick Park, and chats with Bay Area reporter Jenna Lane, who made a surprising discovery while camping with her family. You’ve heard the term “take your seat?” Apparently, that’s exactly what happened.… Read the rest
a-ha takes on new music
On the 30th anniversary of the release of their first album, Norwegian band a-ha is back together after a 6 year hiatus to release new music.
Morten Harket, Magne Furuholmen and Paul Waaktaar-Savoy fondly remember their performance at the … Read the rest