October Update and Site News
We have been thinking a lot about how are newer site could be improved and if there is anything we should change. Here are some quick updates that we hope will help improve our site….
Bert Jansch dies at 67 and Marv Tarplin dies at 70
Pentangle founding member Bert Jansch and Miracles guitarist Marv Tarplin have both died over the last few days. Bert Jansch founded Pentangle with John Renbourne. His folk, jazz and blues playing has influenced many other…
Morkobot – ‘MoRbO’
Two bass guitars and drums – this is the alchemy in Morkobot – not exactly the most conventional nor obvious choice for a lineup. Spawning from Italy, the trio (Lin, Lan and Len) have claimed…
The Pig Flies Again (Updated with Video)
As reported by Pink Floyd over the last few weeks, to celebrate the release of the remasters back catalogue and the 35th Anniversary of Animals, they have flown a pig once again through the funnels at Battersea Power Station.
Steve Hackett Discusses Beyond the Shrouded Horizon – September 10th 2011
We at The Evil Jam arranged an interview with an album preview with Steve and his wife Jo at their home. On Saturday 10th September Michael and I went along and we had some wonderful refreshments and a catch up conversation as friends would do so normally.
Endless Knot Live At Taylor Johns 16th September 2011
I was browsing local sites around Birmingham and Coventry for bands that were playing and I stumbled upon ‘Endless Knot’ performing at Taylor Johns. After inviting some friends and basically going out on a whim (it was after all £5 tickets) we headed to Taylor Johns around 7pm on Friday in the hope of hearing something spectacular.
Viktor Hertz Music Posters. Also, The Wall Immersion Boxset Details
We always like to see interesting pieces of art or a incredibly stunning music video. Viktor Hertz made some simplistic (if a tad Portal like) posters for songs and artists. A clever use of iconography and a great theme they couldn’t help but create a bit of a smile. Also, Pink Floyd’s The Wall Immersion Boxset Details have been released. Seven discs will be included, six CD’s and a DVD will make up the entire package.