Volcanic Rock - Buffalo (Aztec Music)

Written by Ken Shimamoto and Steve Danno-Lorkin on 25 April 2014.

I copped this 2006 reish late (thanks ‘n’ a tip o’ the hat to Lou Ridsdale at Lance Rock Publicity), but the Barman is generously allowing me to weigh in with myYankee two cents’ worth.

Adrian Edmondson and The Bad Shepherds with Brillig

Written by Robert Brokenmouth on 23 April 2014.

Ade (right) and fellow Bad Shepherd Terl Bryant share a joke.

There are times when I don’t like doing this.

Deniz Tek and Friends at The Midnight Special

Written by The Barman on 22 April 2014.

It depends where you live but electrified Deniz Tek shows are more or less annual affairs these days, with the good Doctor spending half his time tending to A&E patients in Sydney, Australia, or Billings, Montana, with rock tours squeezed in during down-time.  Unplugged gigs, on the other hand, are fewer and further between.

Drunk and Disorderly Podcast Episode 29

Written by The Barman on 20 April 2014.

The Barman's Drunk & Disorderly podcast is back. Episode 29 is ready for your listening pleasure. A full tracklist appears after the fold. 

New Johnny Thunders doco screens at festivals in US, UK

Written by The Barman on 18 April 2014.

Directed by Danny Garcia ("The Rise and Fall of The Clash"), "Looking For Johnny" is promised to be the definitive documentary on New York City's legendary guitar player Johnny Thunders.

Bob Short's Complete History of Rock and Roll Episode 4

Written by The Barman on 18 April 2014.

Bob presents a special podcast to mark Record Store Day and Easter while saluting the ladies. Click the More link to see the tracklist.

Bob Short's Complete History of Rock and Roll Episode 3

Written by Bob Short on 14 April 2014.

Sunnyboys - Sunnyboys (Festival)

Written by The Barman on 13 April 2014.

Without resorting to hyperbole, the definitive version of the debut album for Sydney’s esteemed Sunnyboys sounds fresher than the day it came out. The original 12 songs are coupled with seven early B-sides and live cuts but the revelation is in the bonus disc of 17 sparkling demo tracks, many of them previously unissued.

Buy a T-shirt and show you care about Real Rock Action

Written by The Barman on 12 April 2014.

There's a no-risk offer running on Teespring where $US19 (plus postage) gets you one of these suckers - provided the campaign reaches its modest target of buyers.  You don't get charged until the number of required buyers is reached. Don't say you weren't warned - it runs out in 23 days. Here's the link: www.teespring.com/i94bar