Written on the 10th of January, 2015 It often happens that, when I’m listening to music from the seventies or eighties, I go full cliché and think “man, they don’t make ‘em like this anymore”. Sometimes, fortunately, I’m proven wrong. A while ago, I was downloading music randomly from Brain Damage (check that blog, by … Continue reading Oaksenham: progressive rock is not dead
Welcome to Costa del Pol
Summer is here and you still don’t have plans? Are the most touristic beach resorts full? Or maybe are you just tired of everyone going to Costa del Sol every year? Worry not, keep calm and go to COSTA DEL POL! Costa del Pol is located in the north of Poland and is comprised of … Continue reading Welcome to Costa del Pol
Van Morrison and The Chieftains complete each other
Written on the 10th of December 2014 Considering I’ve basically written about Jethro Tull, Martin Barre and Eric Woolfson lately, I think it’s time to go back to folk, specifically celtic folk. This time, I’ll write about an album which features a band and an artist that have never totally hooked me, but whose collaboration … Continue reading Van Morrison and The Chieftains complete each other
Eric Woolfson: the post-Parsons years
Written on the 2nd of December, 2014 If I mention Eric Woolfson, most people will wonder who I’m talking about. If I say he was half of The Alan Parsons Project and the man who came with the original concept of most of the songs... ok, most people will still wonder what’s going on here, … Continue reading Eric Woolfson: the post-Parsons years
Martin Barre in concert
Written on the 16th of November, 2014 I’m a happy man. I saw Martin Barre in concert yesterday. The guy’s 68, I expected a nice show but he was amazing, and so was his band. The concert went on for more than two hours, and it was easy to see Martin and the guys were … Continue reading Martin Barre in concert
Jethro Tull (VIII): a bit too simple to be Tull
Written on the 10th of November, 2014 I’ve made a big mistake. I just started studying a master for very hard-working people, and I’m a lazy person. Bad idea. I don’t want to bore you with my life, I already have my friends ready to roll their eyes when I start moaning and whining; I … Continue reading Jethro Tull (VIII): a bit too simple to be Tull
Of the overwhelming Polish hospitality
One of the few things that were clear in my mind after I finished my Erasmus year in Poland is that I had to go back. I had to wait three years for that. However, when I did it was on a proper trip and not just a quick weekend getaway. In June 2015 I … Continue reading Of the overwhelming Polish hospitality
Martin Barre, the underrated guitar master
Written on the 26th of October 2014 Well, I wasn’t planning to write about this man, at least not now. However, I’ll see him play live in about three weeks and I thought it wouldn’t be a bad idea to write a tiny bit about him. By the way, I’m talking about Martin Barre, longtime … Continue reading Martin Barre, the underrated guitar master
Eric Clapton & B.B. King: a combination that can’t go wrong
Written on the 22nd of October, 2014 Five or six years ago, one of my best friends made me listen to a song she thought I’d like. After about forty seconds, I asked her to send me the whole album. Immediately. Not doing it was not an option. What can I say, Riding with the … Continue reading Eric Clapton & B.B. King: a combination that can’t go wrong
MANdolinMAN: yes, they play the mandolin
Written on the 8th of October 2014 Today I’ll write about mandolins. The mandolin is one of my favourite instruments. Don’t ask me why, I have no idea, but it sounds so folksy, and it’s so cool, and end of the story. If someone bought me one for my birthday, I’d learn how to play … Continue reading MANdolinMAN: yes, they play the mandolin
