Guardian Music — (World Connection)One of the most rousing and inventive folk-rock albums of the year comes from the grasslands of Inner Mongolia, via Beijing. Hanggai's fearsome-looking singer Ilchi started out playing in punk bands, then travelled from the Chinese ... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Record Fiend said... Quicksilver Messenger Service - Winterland - April 6, 1968 (two sets, 11 tracks from show by classic four-man lineup featuring mostly material from their first LP and "Happy Trails"...hot stuff) http://record-fiend.blogspot.com T... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Mr. Jones said... It's been a busy week for 30 Days Out, last night we attended a Rush concert. The boys are on their "Time Machine" tour, where they play old songs, a few new ones and the entire 1981 "Moving Pictures" album. Drop by and see what we ... more info

ContactMusic — THE POGUES will play on after Christmas (10) - their farewell tour announcement earlier this week (beg30Aug10) was just a marketing ploy.Fans feared the Fairytale of New... more info

Guardian Music — Phil Chevron posts on band's website to criticise suggestions that this year's Christmas tour will be their lastThe Pogues have announced a "farewell tour" for the UK, much to the consternation of their guitarist. Phil Chevron has blasted notices for... more info

ContactMusic — Rockers THE POGUES are to split again after one final festive tour.The Fairytale of New York hitmakers will bid farewell to fans with a seven-date Christmas tour, which... more info

NME — Shane MacGowan and co line up their last festive knees-up more info

Gigwise — Band will play seven festive shows... more info

Guardian Music — Glanusk Park Estate, Brecon BeaconsBeginning in 2003 for an audience of 300, Green Man quickly became the UK's leading alternative folk festival. But after the crossover critical success of the likes of Joanna Newsom and King Creosote, it has moved ... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Sir Charlie Palmer said... I Am – Scout Niblett Harambe (working together for freedom) – Rita Marley http://sircharliepalmer.blogspot.com Buns O'Plenty said... Jack McDuff & Gene Ammons - Brother Jack Meets The Boss (1962) http://bunsoplenty.wor... more info