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The Fixx Concert Review Boston December 2019

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The Fixx Concert Review December 8 2019 Boston MA Big Night Live With Special Guest Royston Langdon of Spacehog

Article and photos by Eric Larson, copyright 2019 all rights reserved

The Fixx continue to impress audiences as one of the best live bands around. December 8th, 2019 was no exception. The location for this date of their winter tour was the brand new Big Night Live venue located just outside of the Boston Garden. The room is relatively small, which is a good thing, but it is very impressive, with a two level general admission floor surrounded by VIP tables behind and to the right of the stage, a large bar area, high ceilings, massive structural beams, and great sound.

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Adam Ant Concert Review Shubert Theatre Boston September 17, 2019

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Adam Ant Concert Review Shubert Theatre Boston September 17, 2019

Article and photos by Eric Larson, Copyright 2019

I have been a long time fan of Adam Ant, ever since the Friend or Foe album was released in 1982. The first time I heard the title track playing over the radio waves, I was mesmerized – I’d never heard anything like it. …continue reading »

Album Review – MaiGroup Metamorphosis – Mai Leisz

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Album Review – MaiGroup Metamorphosis

Article by Eric Larson, © Copyright 2019 FretlessBass.com

noun, plural met·a·mor·pho·ses [met-uh-mawr-fuh-seez] “a profound change in form from one stage to the next in the life history of an organism”.

MaiGroup is indeed evolving and growing, revealed in their latest 2019 release Metamorphosis. Formed by Estonian bassist and composer Mai Leisz almost a decade ago, MaiGroup has just released their third studio album, a well thought out and wonderfully told story, that keeps the album concept alive and well. This is not just another thrown together compilation that can be all too common in a content driven world. This is a well crafted project, beautifully written and arranged, with attention to detail and subtleties – a true band performance, where the power comes for the whole, not the individuals. The album features amazing musicians, the core consisting of Mai Leisz on fretted and fretless bass and background vocals, Björn Arkö on sax, Simon Berggren on piano, Calle Stålenbring on guitar and Jonathan Lundberg on drums. Guest musicians include three musical legends, David Crosby, Bill Frisell, and Mai’s husband Greg Leisz. Produced by Mai and Greg, this release is one that needs to be listened to in its entirety several times through to expose its true brilliance – the sign of any great album. …continue reading »

Mark Egan Interview – “About Now” Album, Tour, and More – Part 1

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Mark Egan Interview – About Now Album, Tour, and More – Part 1
Article by Eric Larson, © Copyright 2014 FretlessBass.com

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I recently interviewed Mark Egan, focusing on his latest solo album About Now, and also covering some new projects that he is working on. This particular project was released in the spring of 2014, and features long time collaborators Danny Gottlieb on drums and Mitchel Forman on keyboards.

Mark Egan is a bass guitar veteran and a hugely accomplished and influential fretless bass player. His career spans more than forty years. In addition to solo albums, he has worked with many different artists and groups (the Pat Metheny Group, Sting, Arcadia, Roger Daltry, Joan Osborne, the Gil Evans Orchestra, Marianne Faithful, David Sanborn, John McGlaughlin and Sophie B. Hawkins, just to name a few), and has a list of accomplishments a mile long, including television and movie credits, and platinum and gold records.

Egan has been touring and supporting the About Now album for a good portion of 2014 …continue reading »

John Taylor Book “In the Pleasure Groove: Love, Death, and Duran Duran”

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John Taylor Book: In the Pleasure Groove: Love, Death, and Duran Duran
Article by Eric Larson, © Copyright 2014 FretlessBass.com

       

Sitting at an airport bar in Kansas City, MO, I hear the faint sounds of a Duran Duran song come on the radio. It happens to be from the one Duran album that bassist John Taylor was not involved in, Pop Trash. And, coincidently, I had just reached that chapter in his book, In the Pleasure Groove: Love, Death, and Duran Duran, where he recalls the need to try and lead a normal life – focusing on family, and staying in one place for a while – leaving the machine – leaving the band. The separation was temporary, but at the time the future was unknown. It is a refreshing chapter for the reader, feeling as if you too need a break from the chaotic ride. After nearly 20 years in the same band at that point, it’s not difficult to understand how the band was his life. It’s not difficult to understand the amazing sense of accomplishment. And it’s not difficult to feel the simultaneous and overwhelming sense of hopelessness that he had many times. …continue reading »

Review: Vox Pathfinder Bass 10 Mini Bass Amp

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Review: Vox Pathfinder Bass 10 Mini Bass Amp
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Measuring just 15″ x 7″ x 11″ the Vox Pathfinder Bass amp is a very nice little mini amp for practicing and light jamming with friends. This is an amp that has great visual appeal and design, making it perfect to display in your living room or office, and a nice compromise for any “roommates” who don’t want the the bulk and distraction of a larger amp. You can proudly display this amp and its vintage Vox styling, complete with diamond grill cloth, chicken-head knobs, and classic gold accents.
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Bob Daisley Book “For Facts Sake”

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Bob Daisley Book “For Facts Sake”

We are proud to recommend the autobiography by Bob Daisley entitled “For Facts Sake”. This book is 325 pages long with over 480 photos, many of which were taken by Bob himself over his 45+ year career in the music business. It contains the whole story of his life as a musician spanning from his early childhood to today, and features stories about his experience with some of the most amazing bands and people in Rock and Roll history including Chicken Shack, Mungo Jerry, Widowmaker, Rainbow, The Blizzard of Ozz, Uriah Heep, Ozzy (and Sharon) Osbourne, Gary Moore, Black Sabbath, Don Arden, and many more. This book is a must read, with amazing stories from such a long, successful career.
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