Saturday, July 18, 2009

Equifunk 2009: a music fest in The Pocono Mountains

Equifunk

Food, drink and live music in an intimate setting, that's Equifunk in The Pocono Mountains - Friday September 4 & Saturday September 5. A music outing for the whole family with The Radiators and The New Mastersounds:

An intimate two-day festival at Camps Equinunk and Blue Ridge in The Pocono Mountains. On Friday and Saturday evenings, there will be live music featuring two sets with The Radiators and a special Saturday late show with The New Mastersounds. Various sports and outdoor activities are available during the day or relax at the resort style pool. Evenings begin with an outstanding barbecue dinner, followed by a full night of music at our outdoor arena under the stars. Price of admission includes accommodations in beautifully renovated bunks. All meals and beverages (beer, soft drinks) included. Just 2.5 hours from NYC (20 mins. from Callicoon, NY). Kid friendly - nanny services available.

MP3: Radiators - Paint It Black
(live at the Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA - 2004/09/11)

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Simple Minds: Graffiti Soul

Simple Minds
Charlie Burchill, Jim Kerr, Mel Gaynor, Eddy Duffy - photo: © David Ellis

Scottish band Simple Minds defined the early Eighties sound. Singer Jim Kerr had the power (and pathos) to reach the other side of the field of an open air festival, and guitar player Charlie Burchill came up with wall-to-wall hooks and riffs. In those day they didn't just "promised you a miracle", they delivered. In business since 19y7 Kerr and Burchill are still here, with a rhythm section that can play the oldies and new stuff.

Simple Minds: Graffiti Soul

Graffiti Soul is a big sounding album. Kerr has his signature baritone, not as overpowering as it used to be, but his voice has deepened over the years. The main theme is travel - the band keep sreaching for the stars and most of the songs get off the ground without a hitch., especially Rockets and the title track. The sole clunker is Blood Type O, a rather lifeless ditty that should have been saved for a B-side.

Graffiti Soul is released on Universal Music. Aslo available as a deluxe 2CD. The bonus disc is filled with cover songs that find the band playing the songs of their heroes in a laidback mood.

Tracks:
  1. Moscow Underground
  2. Rockets
  3. Stars Will Lead The Way
  4. Light Travels
  5. Kiss & Fly
  6. Graffiti Soul
  7. Blood Type O
  8. This Is It
  9. Shadows & Light
  10. Rockin' In The Free World
 Deluxe edition
  1. Moscow Underground
  2. Rockets
  3. Stars Will Lead The Way
  4. Light Travels
  5. Kiss & Fly
  6. Graffiti Soul
  7. Blood Type O
  8. This Is It
  9. Shadows & Light
Bonus disc
  1. Rockin' In The Free World
  2. Song From Under The Floorboards
  3. Christine
  4. Get A Grip
  5. Let The Day Begin
  6. Peace Love And Understanding
  7. Teardrop
  8. Whiskey In The Jar
  9. Sloop John B

The Simple Minds will be on tour in the UK later this year, with Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark as a support act.

  • 11/30 Newcastle, Metro Radio Arena
  • 12/02 Birmingham, LG Arena
  • 12/03 Manchester, MEN Arena
  • 12/05 Sheffield, Arena
  • 12/06 Cardiff, International Arena
  • 12/07 London, Wembley Arena
  • 12/11 Glasgow, SECC
  • 12/12 Aberdeen, Exhibition & Conference Centre

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