Sunday, June 22, 2008

Rush: Walk of Fame

Rush

No Hall of Hame, but a star on the Walk of Fame in Hollywood for Rush:

Legendary Canadian power trio Rush are among the 25 artists who will receive stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2009. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce's Walk of Fame Committee revealed the list Thursday (June 19th). Rush was inducted into the Canadian music industry's Hall of Fame in 2003, although the group was snubbed for induction into the U.S.-based Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008, the first year they were eligible.

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HCTF review of Snakes & Arrows Live.

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Kale: John Cale covers by Arbouretum and Pontiak

Kale

Two bands covering three John Cale songs on Kale, an LP-only split release.

Kale is a special LP-only split release by Arbouretum and their Baltimore friends Pontiak, Thrill Jockey’s new signees making their label debut. The split features new songs from each band as well as a handful of John Cale covers, with Arbouretum offering their rendition of “Buffalo Ballet,” and Pontiak delivering a potent “The Endless Plain of Fortune” and a great new interpretation of “Mr. Wilson”. The album was recorded at Pontiak’s home studio in Warrenton, VA.

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(Thru Time to play b-sides)

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