Eddie Munoz, the guitarist and a founding members of the legendary power pop band The Plimsouls, released a sizzling cover of John Lennon’s “Power To The People” via Bandcamp yesterday. Amy Gore of Gore Gore Girls was recruited for guitar and lead vocals, along with Pete Donnelly of The Figgs and NRBQ on bass and lead vocals; Valerie Keith on and violin and cello; Rick West on drums; and veteran producer/musician Chris “Frenchie” Smith on guitar and vocals. A remotely filmed and recorded video of the nearly six-minute rendition features various People singing along and can be viewed on The Plimsouls Facebook page.
Those of us who are long-time WXRT listeners in Chicago were saddened to learn the radio station’s original owner Dan Lee has passed away. An obituary written by Daniel L. Dorfman in this past Thursday’s Chicago Tribune included touching comments from Lee’s daughter Sarna Goldenberg, XRT air personality Lin Brehmer, and former XRT program director Norm Winer. Lee was instrumental in creating a format where DJs came across as friends rather than smarmy stereotypes and the music selection was always adventurous. As Dorfman noted, Lee’s family hopes to have a public celebration at some point in the future.
The Hey Nonny music venue in Arlington Heights plans to reopen on March 10, and has already lined up a number of events well worth checking out. Here are some examples: Michael McDermott has four shows coming up March 12 and 13; Joanna Connor has two shows on March 18; The Bad Examples have four shows on March 25 and 26; The Kinsey Report has two shows on April 1; The Waco Brothers have two shows on April 3; and Jason Narducy and Dag Juhlin have two Pete Townshend tribute shows coming up on May 19.
When he cuts off his ear, it’s almost like it flies right past you. The Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit Chicago is set to open in February at the Germania Club on the city’s north side. Judging from the website as well as a Chicago Tribune article by Steve Johnson, it could be one of the best non-Zoom events coming this year. Organizers have social distancing, along with numerous other health and safety measures in place, so visitors can be surrounded by the world famous artist’s best works for a little over a half hour. In addition to all those visuals, there’s a soundtrack crafted by Italian composer Luca Longobardi. Basic tickets (there’s a more expensive VIP option) run for $39 for adults.
Like live music venues, restaurants, newspapers, and retail stores, The Museum of Broadcast Communications was hit hard last year and is asking for donations to help it continue operating. The museum is temporarily closed due to COVID-19, but has a long history of presenting fascinating exhibits and events, and hopefully will return soon. One of the most promising developments in recent years was that some of its exhibits came directly from the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in Cleveland.
For those who might have missed it amidst the holiday hoopla, here’s a reminder that director Peter Jackson recently shared a sneak peek at his upcoming The Beatles Get Back documentary. The montage of previously unreleased footage provides an insider’s view of the band’s creative process as well as some cheeky humor.
Chicago singer-songwriter Phil Angotti’s new album Still Life is now available on his Bandcamp page. Like his 2017 Such Stories, it’s an introspective, acoustic effort that’s reminiscent at times of Simon and Garfunkel. This time out, Angotti is focused on the troubling events of 2020.
The Consequence Of Sound website is now selling a cool-looking Protect Live Music long-sleeved shirt designed by Steve Fiche. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the National Independent Venue Association Emergency Relief Fund. The shirt comes in black, red, or gold. I picked the black one myself.
Manchester Music Then And Now: Music Worth Fighting For is a new documentary celebrating the past few decades of the English city’s long history of bringing the world top-notch rock bands. Featured acts include Happy Mondays; New Order; Joy Division, and Denise Johnson. The 35-minute film can be viewed on the Visit Manchester website.
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