psych Archive
19 Sep 2023
Have You Got it Yet? (Part 2 of 2)
Continued from Part One… A musician himself, Bogawa had long been intrigued by Barrett’s life and legend, and held a special fascination for Barrett’s unconventional approach to songwriting. “I had […]
18 Sep 2023
Have You Got it Yet? (Part 1 of 2)
New Film Dispels Myths About Pink Floyd’s Visionary Founder Syd Barrett Syd Barrett is the stuff of legends. The founder of Pink Floyd, Cambridge-born Barrett was also its front man, […]
29 Aug 2023
Album Review: Various Artists – March of the Flower Children
A strong case can be made that Lenny Kaye started it all. When Nuggets appeared in the early 1970s, the idea of curated archival releases wasn’t a common one. Kaye’s […]
15 Aug 2023
30 Days Out, August 2023 #2: Phuncle Sam, tu-NER, Tangerine Dream, The Nude Party
There’s never any shortage of fantastic live music on offer in Asheville. Highlights over the next 30 days include a beloved Dead-flavored local band, another local band often mentioned among […]
17 Jun 2023
Album Review: Marco Rossi — The Sincerest Form of Flattery
I’m as interested as the next listener when an artist/songwriter of quality decides to embark upon what we used to call a “busman’s holiday.” David Bowie’s Pin Ups, John Lennon’s […]
01 Jun 2023
30 Days Out, June 2023 #1: Knifeplay, Bnny, The Discs, Yob
We’re all over the place with this edition of 30DO. There’s excellent local-based new (old) wave, as well as touring blues, hard rock and harder rock. Grab some ear protection […]
29 May 2023
Book Review: Cream: Clapton, Bruce & Baker Sitting On Top of the World
Author: Edoardo Genzolini Schiffer Publishing 2023, 144 pp. $24.99 I was quite impressed upon absorbing Eduardo Genzolini’s masterful 2023 book, The Who: Concert Memories from the Classic Years, 1964 to […]
10 Apr 2023
AUDIO: Interview with Steve Kilbey of The Church
Ahead of last week’s Asheville live date by The Church, I spoke with Steve Kilbey for our local community radio stations, AshevilleFM 103.3. The band is currently on tour in […]
01 Apr 2023
30 Days Out, April 2023 #1: The Church, Skinny Puppy, New Pornographers, The Sadies
With each edition of “30 Days Out,” I endeavor to shine a light on noteworthy music events in and around Asheville. I generally include at least one local or region […]
01 Mar 2023
30 Days Out, March 2023 #1: Stews, Beths, Martin Sexton, Bask
There’s lots going on musically in and around Asheville in the next 30 days. Here are some highlights. Artist: The Stews Venue: Salvage Station Date: Friday, March 3, 8 p.m. […]