Special Features

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Backstage: An Easy Star All-Star Story

September 26, 2012
Backstage: An Easy Star All-Star Story SETTING THE STAGE The Easy Star All-Stars are the brainchild of reggae record label Easy Star Records co-founders Michael Goldwasser, Eric Smith, Lem Oppenheimer and Remy Gerstein. The All-Stars are best known as a tribute band, covering some of music’s greatest albums. The band’s first release, the cleverly named [...]
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Backstage: The Dirty Heads Story

September 24, 2012
Backstage: The Dirty Heads Story SETTING THE STAGE It is ironic that the first track to the Dirty Heads recent full-length studio release Cabin By The Sea was titled “Arrival”, Jared Watson feels the Dirty Heads have arrived, but there are still so many goals yet to fulfill. The Dirty Heads are a band that [...]
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Joe Strummer; Remembering A Legend…

August 29, 2012
Joe Strummer, Remembering A Legend... It could be said that Joe Strummer was not only one of the faces of the punk movement during the late 1970’s, but also one of the most influential musicians in rock history. His ability to infuse multiple styles of music into his own unique sound was the key to [...]
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Backstage: A Reel Big Fish Story

July 26, 2012
Backstage: A Reel Big Fish Story SETTING THE STAGE: I am always pleasantly surprised when (inter)nationally touring bands take the time to sit down for an interview. For the majority of bands, touring is not the “glamorous” spectacle filled with free catering, alcohol and backstage groupies that many fans imagine it to be. Rather, touring [...]
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Sublime’s 40oz. to Freedom: 20th Anniversary

June 26, 2012
Sublime's 40oz to Freedom: 20th Anniversary Release Date: June, 1992 Record Label: Skunk/MCA Records Track Listing: Skunk Records Release 1.) Waiting For My Ruca 2.) Get Out! 3.) 40 oz. to Freedom 4.) Smoke Two Joints 5.) We’re Only Gonna Die for Our Own Arrogance 6.) Don’t Push 7.) 5446 That's My Number/Ball and Chain [...]
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Behind The Beat: Jon Olazabal; A Percussionist’s Paradise

June 26, 2012
Behind The Beat Profile: Jon Olazabal Jon's Current Band: The Dirty Heads (Formerly of HB Surround Sound) Jon's Playing Career: 1996-present Jon's Drum Kit: LP (Latin Percussions) Two Congas One set of Bongos Djembe (made by Remo) Tambourine Shakers Jon's Cymbals: Zildjian 12-inch Bazooka 10-inch Crash 6-inch Splash The Heartbeat of Reggae with Jon Olazabal [...]
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The Movement: Moving Forward?…Or Moving On?

May 19, 2012
When I first heard word break that The Movement had broken up, like all other Movement fans, I was in a bit of disbelief. Just 2 days before, I was in talks with the group on ideas to get The Movement, their music & fans more involved on The Pier. I saw the rumors being [...]
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