Classical music fans take note: What our owner called “one of the best classical vinyl collections to ever come through the store” is now on the floor.
The collection includes roughly 250 albums — half of them European imports — in impeccable shape. Many pieces feature coveted titles from soloists, and highly-touted classical labels such as Deutsche Grammophon (original pressings, too), Sheffield Lab and Mercury Living Presence are well represented.
They won’t last long.
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This summer, over 100,000 delirious fans packed into Hyde Park for two spectacular outdoor concerts to see Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts and Ronnie Wood do what they do best. The Stones delivered a five star performance packed full of hits such as ‘Start Me Up’, ‘Brown Sugar’, ‘Jumpin’ Jack Flash’, ‘Miss You’, ‘It’s Only Rock ‘N’ Roll’, ‘Gimme Shelter’, ‘Doom And Gloom’ and ‘Sympathy For The Devil’, as well as one or two surprises.
Mick Jagger said: “It was a great gig…It was beautiful with the sun going down over Hyde Park. I can’t think of a better way celebrate the Rolling Stones’ 50 than doing it on our home patch in front of 100,000 people on a glorious summer night…enjoy it… we certainly did.”
Keith Richards commented: “Coming back to Hyde Park was like a full circle being drawn, and the band were in top form. We thought what could be more appropriate than having a great summer in London!”
From the second the Rolling Stones stepped out onto the stage each night, through to the dazzling firework and pyrotechnic display that heralded the end of the concert, fans old and new were treated to a non-stop, hit after hit performance, which took them through the Stones’ huge back catalogue. Keith Richards wowed the crowds by weaving his charismatic guitar licks with Ronnie Wood’s immense solos, Mick Jagger was on spectacular form, his boundless energy on stage matched by a number of stunning outfit changes, and Charlie Watts the unflappable heartbeat of the band, driving the band on through the set.
Former guitarist Mick Taylor – whose live debut with the Stones took place at the original 1969 Hyde Park concert – joined the band on stage to guest on the bluesy ‘Midnight Rambler’ and on closing track ‘Satisfaction’, whilst long-term live band members Lisa Fischer, Darryl Jones, Chuck Leavell, Bernard Fowler, Bobby Keys and Tim Ries all added their inimitable flair and finesse.
The Rolling Stones Sweet Summer Sun – Hyde Park Live is the perfect way for concert-goers to relive their favourite memories from the gigs, and for their fans to see the band back where they truly belong: live on the stage in their hometown.
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Featuring broadcast recordings from a half-century ago, On Air: Live at the BBC Vol. 2 features The Beatles’ early hits and covers from their Hamburg setlist, interspersed with cheeky backchat with Auntie’s staid presenters. It’s an enchanting snapshot of British rock’n’roll at its moment of greatest revelation, the point at which the Tin Pan Alley production line of ersatz Elvises was rendered utterly obsolete. There’s a laddish jubilation, bulging with testosterone, in the way they swagger through the catalogues of Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry and Little Richard, and brio to the innovative harmonies of their own material. — The Independent
Jonathan Warren and the Billy Goats will perform a special pre-release in-store at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, at The Record Exchange (1105 W. Idaho St., Downtown Boise). The band is holding a release party on Saturday, Nov. 16, at the Visual Arts Collective and we have tickets for sale at the store. As always, this Record Exchange in-store event is free and all ages!
Jonathan Warren and the Billy Goats’ new album On This Very Evening will be available for purchase at the in-store — the first 20 people to buy On This Very Evening will receive a free ticket to the release party show at the VaC!
ABOUT JONATHAN WARREN AND THE BILLY GOATS
Born to an ever-moving military family in Texas, Jonathan Warren got his musical start in Knoxville, TN. He quickly developed an ear for traditional folk and Americana while listening to greats such as Townes Van Zandt and Hank Williams. While playing bass for Christabel and the Jons (one of the original Jons) he started experimenting with his own songwriting and playing guitar, banjo and harmonica. David Sather-Smith, born and raised in Jackson, MS, grew up alongside classical music, which helped to form his knack for the cello and operatic singing. He attended Western Illinois University where he majored in Vocal Performance and fell in love with the tunes of Frank Sinatra. Andrew Smith, born in Los Angeles, CA, spent many of his years studying jazz from legends like Charles Mingus and Count Basie. As a young-teen, he moved to San Francisco, where the diverse music scene allowed him to experiment with a variety of styles including Latin, funk and blues music. Somehow these three crossed paths and collaborated in Boise, where they created the amalgamation they call “Progressive Psychobilly Folkgrass.”
It’s a goat chewing on a can, it’s a cat scratching at your door, it’s foot stompin’ music that makes you want to eat a biscuit. Melodies you wake up humming in the morning, that stick to your bones like peach cobbler. It’s new-timey, post-retro, pre-apocolyptic, southern Appalachian, gypsy porch swing. It’s Jonathan Warren and the Billy Goats.
Instrumentation:
Jonathan Warren– Vocals, Guitar, Upright Bass, Banjo, Harmonica
David Sather-Smith – Vocals, Cello, Guitar
Andrew Smith – Drums, Percussion
Discography:
On This Very Evening (2013)
A Little Something Stronger Than Wine (2011)
You Just Relax Honey (2010)
Tieton (2008)
The Beatles’ On Air – Live at the BBC Vol. 2, along with a remastered version of the original BBC release (CD and vinyl) and a box set containing both, will be available at The Record Exchange next week, and we have a bonus, while they last, for fans of record stores and The Beatles: a limited edition EP available with Live at the BBC or On Air – Live at the BBC Vol 2 releases, out Nov. 11.
The EP — on CD or vinyl — is only available with purchase on a first come, first served basis — no holds, no phone/online orders, etc. You must visit the store in person to get one. We open at 10 a.m. Monday. The EPs will disappear quickly …