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Jazz Release Update August 2004

Blue Note are releasing a further six CDs in the acclaimed RVG Edition on Monday 9th August 2004. The titles are:

Jordan Rudess (Dream Theatre) Interview

How you finding being in the UK?

Agent Blue Live in Liverpool

21st July 2004, Liverpool Academy

Pigstock Festival Denbigh 24 July 2004

Imagine a pub on the fringes of a town centre, with a decent plot of land at its rear and a bunch of enthusiastic, local music-lovers who possess a burning ambition to entertain the whole local population. Well, that’s what the annual Pigstock Music Festival is all about.

The Alarm Live in Manchester

This was one of those last-minute affairs when a mate called me to ask if I wanted to accompany him to Manchester to see a show. When he told who was playing, I didn’t have to think too much about it. I’ve seen The Alarm play on several occasions, and have heard Mike Peter’s newest songs on record and in the flesh. With the ‘new’ band line-up including the drummer from James, bass player from Sisters of Mercy and the massive talents of guitarist James Stevenson (who has played with several notable bands), there are few better live performers around today.

The Good Life ALBUM OF THE YEAR. Saddle Creek

This USA alternative indie rock band have a habit of creating very distinctive and excellent albums. Performing alongside label mates Azure Ray and Bright Eyes last year in Manchester, I was also mightily impressed with the band’s live quality. I would therefore be surprised if Tim Kasher’s band The Good Life were to produce a poor album. No surprises here then…

Nightwish Live

Bradford Rio,13th July 2004

Nightwish Interview

Bradford Rio, 13th July 2004

The Nationwide Mercury Music Prize 2004

The Albums of the Year 2004 revealed…

Pigstock Festival, Denbigh, North Wales 24 July 2004

So what are you doing on Saturday 24th July?

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