March 31, 2011

Today's Tune: "La Lune" And "La Luna"
By Sarah Brightman


Soviet robotic spacecraft Luna 10 (E-6S series), also known as Lunik 10, was launched from an Earth orbiting platform towards our Moon on March 31, 1966. Under battery power, the craft would eventually circle the Moon 460 times and make 219 data transmissions before radio signals were stopped on May 30, 1966. The Luna 10 (which was actually the backup unit) was the first human made object to orbit around another planetary body.

This 'Today's Tune' post features two lunar related selections. "La Lune" and "La Luna" were both included on English soprano Sarah Brightman's 2000 (2001 in UK - did not include "La Lune") studio album 'La Luna'. Live concert performances (Ft. Lauderdale, Florida - Early 2001) of both were also later on 'La Luna: Live in Concert', released on DVD and VHS in March of 2001.



Sarah Brightman - "La Lune" (2000)



Sarah Brightman - "La Luna" Live (2001)

March 30, 2011

Today's Tune: "Bye Bye Love" And "Final Frontier"

Photo by Charley Gallay / Getty Images (2008)

Happy Birthday Paul Reiser! American comedian, actor, writer and musician, Reiser turns 54 years old today. His big acting break came way back in 1982, when he appeared in the Barry Levinson comedy-drama film, Diner.

Paul has a new half-hour sitcom called The Paul Reiser Show slated to air on NBC starting April 14, 2011, as a midseason replacement for Perfect Couples. This 'Today's Tune' double bill includes two tracks linked by two produtions that entertained us between the Levinson movie and the upcoming small screen venture.

Reiser acted alongside several popular stars in the 1995 comedy-drama 'Bye Bye, Love'. Appropriately, our first tune "Bye Bye Love" (1978) is supplied by The Cars. The second, "Final Frontier" was written by Reiser and Don Was for his TV comedy mega-hit (with Helen Hunt), Mad About You (1992 - 1999). Andrew Gold sang the original version, which was used as the show's theme song from 1992 to half way through the 1997 season, when a new version (called "Mad About You – The Final Frontier") performed by Anita Baker (Paul and Anita live clip) took it's place. The original version was used as a wake-up call for the Mars Pathfinder space probe in 1996. I'm not sure who it was suppossed to wake up, but Gold's voice is probably the first to have been emitted on the surface of Mars.



The Cars - "Bye Bye Love" Live January 13, 1979



Andrew Gold - "Final Frontier" (1992)



Mad About You - "Giblets For Murray" Season 3 / Episode 8
Minisode - Full version first aired November 17, 1994

March 29, 2011

Today's Tune: "Never Too Late" By The Answer


Okay, here's a 'Today's Tune' that just barely made it. I almost gave up on posting this one, but according to The Answer, it's "Never Too Late" (2005).



The Answer - "Never Too Late"

March 28, 2011

Today's Tune: 'Red Dwarf' Theme Music
By Howard Goodall

Photo from www.jla.co.uk - After Dinner Speakers

Happy Birthday to Christopher Barrie! Chris Barrie is one of my favorite funny guys, and he turned 51 years old today. I hope he had a great time. Below is the Wikipedia introduction to Mr. Barrie.

Chris Barrie (born 28 March 1960) is a British actor. He first achieved success as a vocal impressionist, notably in the ITV sketch show Spitting Image.[1] He is best known for his roles as Arnold Rimmer in the sci-fi sitcom Red Dwarf, as Gordon Brittas in the BBC sitcom The Brittas Empire and as Lara Croft's butler Hillary in the Tomb Raider franchise films.[1]
I'm most familiar with, and most fond of, Barrie's work in the Red Dwarf television series. That has led me to pick the theme music for the series, in it's original form (series 1 and 2, of 9), for our 'Today's Tune' this time around. Check it out in the first video, below. The overall quality of the intros improved throughout the years, along with the show itself, but I still like the way it started out.

When I heard about the guys reuniting for the Red Dwarf: Back to Earth mini-series in 2009, it gave me hope that the show would come back as a regular programme. Apparently, it will soon (2012) be doing just that.



Original Red Dwarf theme music (1988) by Howard Goodall



Red Dwarf - "The End" S1 E1 (1988) Part 1 of 3



Red Dwarf - "The End" S1 E1 (1988) Part 2 of 3



Red Dwarf - "The End" S1 E1 (1988) Part 3 of 3

March 27, 2011

Today's Tune: John Sullivan's "Dear John"


Rest In Peace, Ralph Bates (February 12, 1940 – March 27, 1991). English film and television actor Bates, is most famous for his work in Hammer Horror films (1970s), the TV historical fiction drama Poldark (1975 - 1977) and situation comedy Dear John. He also played one of the lead roles in the far too short lived science fiction series Moonbase 3 (1973), a creation of Doctor Who producer Barry Letts and script editor Terrance Dicks.

Ralph starred as the main character in the original UK version of Dear John, a hilarious show written by John Sullivan, which ran for two years. There was also a US version, starring Judd Hirsch (Delvecchio, Taxi, Numb3rs) in the role of John Lacey, that lasted for four years. I loved this show, and how the version we saw in the states was so close to the original. The opening, the individual characters and their names, were almost exactly the same in both.

Dear John series writer John Sullivan also wrote the theme song, which is our 'Today's Tune', this instalment.



Dear John Theme Song (UK)



Dear John Theme Song (US)



Fan Tribute to Ralph Bates - Song is "White Rabbit" by Collide



Moonbase 3 - "Departure And Arrival" - Part 1

March 25, 2011

Today's Tune: "Secret" And "I Love You" By Heart


Looking back through the historical events that have happened on a March 25th, one that caught my eye took place in the year of 1306. That was when Robert the Bruce became King of Scotland. While it connects to me Scottish roots, does it connect to any music that I like well enough to post on my blog?

Well, it's a bit of a stretch, but we're going from Robert the Bruce to songwriter and singer Bruce Roberts. Roberts' songs have been recorded by a lot of popular and varied artists, including Jennifer Rush and Elton John ("Flames of Paradise"), Cliff Richard ("We Should Be Together") and Alice Cooper ("Only My Heart Talkin").

For this 'Today's Tune', I'm going with a song cowritten with Franne Golde and recorded by Heart, titled "Secret". This track was released on the Brigade album, and as a single in 19. Since I like the B-side "I Love You" just as much, we will have another two spot today. This track was actually created by Ann Wilson, Nancy Wilson, Holly Knight and Albert Hammond.



Heart - "Secret" Official Video

Heart - "Secret" (Possibly better than official video)



Heart - "I Love You"

March 24, 2011

Today's Tune: "Time" By Pink Floyd


Pink Floyd's 'The Dark Side Of The Moon', their eighth and most memorable studio album, was released in the UK on March 24, 1973. It had already been put on sale in the US on March 10th.

Therefore, I've chosen a live version of one of the better tracks originally included on that studio album. Our 'Today's Tune', this time around, is "Time".



Pink Floyd - "Time" Recorded Live in 1994
From 2006 DVD version of Pulse

March 23, 2011

Today's Tune: "No Time To Lose" By Shakin' Street

Happy Birthday to Michal Neuvirth! The Czech goalie for the Washington Capitals turns 23 years old today.

The two time AHL Calder Cup winner (2009, 2010), and one time AHL playoffs MVP, has shown he is good enough to be a #1 goaltender in the NHL this season. After last night's 5 to 4 shootout win over the soon to be former conference leading Philadelphia Flyers, Neuvirth is now 24-11-4 (44 games) this season.

Since Michal has spent so much of his time winning, I chose "No Time To Lose" by Shakin' Street for the 'Today's Tune', to celebrate his birthday. I first saw this band, led by French model turned actress and singer Fabienne Shine and guitarist "Ross The Boss" Friedman (The Dictators, Manowar), while they opened for Blue Öyster Cult and Black Sabbath during the 'Black And Blue Tour' (1980). They were a pretty rockin' band. Shakin' Street have only released a few albums, but the members have taken time off of other projects to reunite a couple times. Maybe I'll get to see them again someday.



Shakin' Street - "No Time To Lose"

March 22, 2011

Today's Tune: "Shitlist" By L7 And William Shatner Sings Cee Lo Green's "Fuck You!"


Happy Birthday William Shatner! Mr. Shatner was born on March 22, 1931. He is most well known for starring in the original Star Trek television series (1966 - 1969), as well as in several Star Trek films. However, he has done so much more, as an actor, author, director and producer. Our 'Today's Tune' double feature focuses on more recent history.

First up is "Shitlist" (1992), by L7. This song sprang to mind due to Bill's recent CBS comedy TV show named Shit My Dad Says, which is based on Justin Halpern's Twitter site also named Shit My Dad Says. This choice isn't meant as a slight on the show's quality level. On the contrary, I quite like it myself. The only person recently solidifying his position on my shitlist is Pittsburgh Penguins' out-of-control NHL forward Matt Cooke.

I've never liked Cooke, and his latest transgression, for which he has been awarded a lengthy suspension, has only deepened the already strong hatred in my heart. So, this one's for you, MC Douche Bag.

I'm not sure how Bill Shatner would react if he were to witness Matt Cooke's maliciousness, but he provides the second half of today's double dipper. You see, Shatner is also a singer. Click here for his complete discography. His special cover of Cee Lo Green's "Fuck You!" (2010) could just as well have been directed at Cooke. As a matter of fact, maybe the league should force Matt Cooke to listen to Shatner's performance repeatedly for a few hours. You know, as an added bonus punishment. He's certainly earned it. Sorry Bill, that does seem like a slight on your musical talents, doesn't it?


March 21, 2011

Junior's Reading And Viewing List:
March 1 - 11, 2011


Last Update - March 21, 2011 at 1:37 AM EDT

Junior's March 1 through March 11, 2011 (Yes, I'm skipping unposted lists) 'Reading And Viewing List' includes title links, with article snippets, from items posted to the internet at the beginning of March 2011.

Upcoming films, hockey (Washington Capitals), music and racing (Formula One and WRC) are among the topics to be found here.


March 11, 2011

POSTGAME NOTEBOOK: Capitals 2, Hurricanes 1
By Mike Vogel - Senior Writer at WashingtonCaps.com

Seven Up – Washington ran its winning streak to a season-high seven games with a thrilling, 2-1 comeback win over the Carolina Hurricanes at Verizon Center on Friday night...


Supergroup Black Country Communion Announce U.S Tour Dates
Posted by Nightwatcher at Nightwatcher's House Of Rock

Black Country Communion, the supergroup comprised of Glenn Hughes(Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Trapeze) bass and vocals, blues rock guitar titan Joe Bonamassa, drummer Jason Bonham (Led Zeppelin, UFO, Foreigner) and keyboardist Derek Sherinian (Dream Theater, Billy Idol, Alice Cooper) have announced a series of U.S tour dates commencing in San Diego, California June 9th...

...June 19: Washington, D.C. - 9:30 Club...


Paul Di’Anno Sent To Jail
By mdome at Classic Rock

Former Iron Maiden singer Paul Di’Anno has been jailed for falsely claiming disability benefits...


March 10, 2011

Wilson recalls differing Mexico fortunes
Posted at WRC.com

Matthew Wilson has recalled the moment when triumph turned to despair for him and his M-Sport Stobart Ford World Rally Team mechanics on Rally Guanajuato Mexico last week...


Cult Heroes No. 50: Black Sabbath
By gbarton at Classic Rock

Black Sabbath? Cult heroes? You gotta be kidding. Everyone, but everyone, knows and admires the Sabs, right? Well, yes, they do. Indubitably. But perhaps not this particular incarnation of the band...


March 9, 2011

Feel the power
By Joe Beninati (Capitals Play-by-Play) CSN - Washington, DC

WASHINGTON -- Special teams are so important to any hockey team’s success. In this sport, it’s just an indisputable fact. And as the playoffs draw near, the emphasis on special teams becomes even more critical...


'Doctor Who' Gets An Official Premiere Date And Poster
By Rick Marshall at MTV's Splash Page

You know what's cooler than bowties? Finding out the premiere date for the next season of "Doctor Who" on BBC America!...



OFB TV: Getting a More Detailed Assessment of Dmitri Orlov
By pucksandbooks - Posted by Andrew Tomlinson at On Frozen Blog

On our visit last week to Hershey we not only got to visit a bit with ‘buzz’ prospect Dmitri Orlov but get an expert eye’s view of him from Patriot News Bears’ beat reporter Tim Leone...



March 8, 2011

Solberg vows not to give up in title chase
Posted at WRC.com

If fortune had favoured Petter Solberg on the opening two rounds of the World Rally Championship this year then the Norwegian could have challenged for victory on both events...


Barcelona day one - Webber sets the standard for Red Bull
Posted at Formula1.com

Red Bull's Mark Webber topped the timesheets as the final pre-season test began at Barcelona's Circuit de Catalunya on Tuesday. Webber's best time, a 1m 22.544s, was almost four-tenths of a second faster than the quickest lap from McLaren's Jenson Button in second...


More Bands Added To High Voltage Bill
Posted by gbarton at Classic Rock

...The above join headliners Judas Priest and Dream Theater, UK festival exclusives from Black Country Communion, Jethro Tull and Spock’s Beard, and performances from the Michael Schenker Group, Caravan, The Enid, Pallas, Mostly Autumn, Thunder, Queensryche, Neal Morse, Saint Jude, Anathema and Curved Air...


Final test in Barcelona sets Australia countdown in motion
Posted at Formula1.com

In little under three weeks' time everyone will be assembled on the Melbourne grid readying themselves for the start of the Australian Grand Prix. But before the curtain is raised on the 2011 championship, the teams have one last chance to wrap up their development programmes, evaluate new upgrades and improve their cars at this week's final pre-season test...


March 7, 2011

Recap: Caps 2, Lightning 1 (SO)
By Becca H at Japers' Rink

The Caps flew into the Sunshine State trailing the Tampa Bay Lightning by just a single point for the lead in the Southeast Division. They leave not only with first place packed tightly in the overhead compartment but a two-point cushion, as well, as they sweep the Florida teams for just the fifth time in twenty-two tries (and the first in over two years). And while at times it seemed they'd be lucky to escape with any points at all, the luck was for once on their side - you know what they say, you have to be good to be lucky...


March 6, 2011

A TWO-point night -- Game 66: Caps 3 - Panthers 2 (OT)
By The Peerless at The Peerless Prognosticator

Pretty? No. But no one gets extra points for being pretty. Two is what a team gets for a win in the NHL, and two is what the Washington Capitals earned with a 3-2 overtime win over the Florida Panthers...


Spring Appears To Be In The Air And ...
By Usually Frustrated Caps Fan at Mark's Musings

...this season has and continues to be another interesting one in the evolution of the hockey team known as the Washington Capitals. I am indeed very happy with all three of the deadline weekend pickups: Marco Sturm, Jason Arnott, and Dennis Wideman...


March 4, 2011

Blues Guitar Legend B. B. King To Play Glastonbury Festival
Posted by Nightwatcher at Nightwatcher's House Of Rock


The UK's Telegraph is reporting that 85 year old blues guitar legend B.B. King, will be one of the stars of the 2011 Glastonbury Festival...


March 3, 2011

Capitals Surge to Chase Away the Blues
By Hockey Mom at Musings Of A Hockey Mom

It hasn't taken long for the new faces in the room to develop some chemistry with their new team mates, as evidenced by tonight's hard-fought win against the St. Louis Blues on Military Appreciation Night...


You won't have seen this before
Posted at Home Of Metal

...the mock up of artwork to be used for the Heavy Metal Holocaust gig at Port Vale football club on 1st August 1981...


March 2, 2011

Q&A With GMGM
By Mike Vogel at Dump 'N Chase

I spoke with Caps’ GM George McPhee last Thursday heading into the NHL trade deadline, and he told me that the Caps would not be dealing any of their young goalies or top prospects or first-round draft choices...


March 1, 2011

A win in Ovi-time for Capitals
By Joe Beninati (Capitals Play-by-Play) at CSN - Washington, DC

There was a lot of anticipation for this game, much more than your normal Tuesday night in D.C. against the Islanders. The Caps were breaking in three new additions to their line-up and treated their newcomers to a heart-stopping finish...


The Kinks To Reunite Without Dave Davies?
Posted by Nightwatcher at Nightwatcher's House Of Rock

Spinner.com is reporting that Ray Davies is still up for playing again with the remaining Kinks, even if his estranged brother refuses to take part...

Today's Tune: "So Tired" By Ozzy Osbourne


The title of this 'Today's Tune', the first one in a long, long time, tells you exactly how I've been feeling for a good while now. From the 1983 album 'Bark At The Moon', it's "So Tired" by Ozzy Osbourne.

Various things going on in my personal life have made blogging almost impossible over the last several months. While I'm not ready to give up completely, although I probably should be, I am ready to do what has to be done to continue.

What has to be done is letting go. The 'Reading And Viewing List' feature has been holding me back. It's not going away, but we are going to skip ahead from the last issue on to March 2011 at least. Trying to catch up, and be complete at the same time, just isn't working. I'm done with doing it just to prove to myself that I could.

Enough rambling ... Onward!


Ozzy Osbourne - "So Tired"

March 8, 2011

Junior's Reading And Viewing List:
January 11 - 21, 2011

Last Update - March 8, 2011 at 2:01 AM EST

Junior's 'Reading And Viewing List' for January 11 through January 21, 2011 includes title links with snippets for items published during the middle of January 2011.

Subjects covered in this list are films, hockey (Washington Capitals), music and racing (Formula One and WRC).


January 21, 2011

Thrilling 2010 season boosts Formula One TV audiences
Posted at Formula1.com

Formula One Management is pleased to announce that Formula One racing's global television audience increased to 527 million individuals over the course of the 2010 FIA Formula One World Championship...


Citroen's driver strategy puts the sport first
Posted at WRC.com

Citroen will prioritise the interests of the sport over an easy working life by placing Sebastien Ogier as equal number one with Sebastien Loeb this year...


January 20, 2011

Caps Strike First in Win against Islanders
By Hockey Mom at Musings Of A Hockey Mom

Prior to tonight, the Caps had won four in a row at Nassau Coliseum and were 5-0-1 here since the start of the 2007-08 season. Four of those six games were decided in overtime, two of them on overtime goals by Alex Ovechkin. Well wouldn’t you know that the Great8 had a hand in getting his team on the board first, feeding the puck to an awaiting Jason Chimera in front of the crease at 3:41 in the opening period...


New 'X-Men: First Class' Photos Show Sebastian Shaw,
White Queen, More!

By Josh Wigler at MTV's Splash Page

...These photos clearly emphasize the film's 1960s setting, both in terms of set design, hair and makeup and costuming work. But as impressive as this first look at "First Class" might be, it sounds like the atmosphere on set is nothing short of hectic...


Hockey’s Hardest Working Man, Not on Skates (Part 2)
Posted by Andrew Tomlinson at On Frozen Blog

...Recovering from a bad experience in sports, Ewell created something new and exciting with Inside College Hockey, or INCH. The website, created in the fall of 2002, is a haven for all college hockey fanatics. Filled with statistics and stories from around the world of NCAA hockey, Inside College Hockey has become a go-to references for journalists, coaches and fans alike. Despite his success with the new startup, Ewell could not resist the call of the National Hockey League...


January 19, 2011

Anne Hathaway Joins 'The Dark Knight Rises' As Catwoman,
Tom Hardy Is Bane

By Josh Wigler at MTV's Splash Page

The cat is officially out of the bag, and the search for Batman's leading lady is at least partially over. Consider it official, folks: Anne Hathaway is Catwoman. Christopher Nolan and Warner Bros. have announced that the Oscar-nominated actress is joining "The Dark Knight Rises" as Selina Kyle, the alter-ego of Batman's feline nemesis...


Raikkonen to contest majority of 2011 WRC
Posted at WRC.com

Former Grand Prix World Champion Kimi Raikkonen “will definitely be racing” this year on the World Rally Championship according to his management who have scotched rumours of the Finn’s retirement from the sport...


January 18, 2011

Groundhog Day
By Joe Beninati (Capitals Play-by-Play) at CSN - Washington, DC

So many of these games play out in similar fashions, it’s hard to keep them separate. Stop me when you’ve heard this before...the Caps gave up the first goal...the Caps fell behind by two...the Caps rallied like crazy to come back and tie the score...only to see it end in the worst way in overtime...


The Hardest Working Man, Not on Skates (Part 1)
Posted by Andrew Tomlinson at On Frozen Blog

[OFB note: Last week HockeyWashington endured a shock and a setback with word that Caps' Media Relations Maestro Nate Ewell was leaving early next month to return to a top communications post in college hockey -- his first love. We'd been working with Nate over some months to generate a profile of his background and remarkable achievements with the Caps, foremost among them perhaps the team's virtual lock on the Dillman Award, handed out at the end of each season to the best PR team in the NHL. Hockey is ascendant in Washington in part because of the Capitals' embrace of new media, and Nate's been a central figure in building a league-best blogosphere here. No hockey blog in D.C. has benefited more from Nate's commitment and enthusiasm for new media than OFB. He will be especially missed by us. Below is the first of a two-part profile of our favorite hockey communicator.]...


January 17, 2011

Corey Masisak Bids D.C. Farewell
Posted at Japers' Rink

[Corey Masisak is now officially a New Yorker, and our collective loss is NHL.com's gain. Below are his parting words to Caps fans.]...

...I wanted to write this letter to thank all of you for being incredible throughout each of the four years that I've covered the Caps, but especially for the past year. It would have been completely understandable for fans to see that I wasn't writing as regularly as I had in the past (and when I did it was for so many different publications that it was hard to keep track) and either stop reading or at least not as frequently. The amount of support and feedback, whether it was on twitter, email or in the comments on this site, was amazing and something I'll never forget...


Better late than never
By Joe Beninati (Capitals Play-by-Play) at CSN - Washington, DC

...the Caps took their time before dispatching the Senators, but thankfully they sent everyone home happy...


January 14, 2011

Recap: Canucks 4, Caps 2
By Becca H at Japers' Rink

With both teams coming off of shutout losses and both teams possessing some serious firepower (albeit somewhat dormant on the Washington side of the ledger), the expectations for this one were that it would be a great all-around game - fast-paced, stars being stars, perhaps some great goaltending to back it up...


Massa determined to come back stronger in 2011
Posted at Formula1.com

Ferrari's Felipe Massa is confident he will be a title contender again this season after a disappointing 2010. While team mate Fernando Alonso won five Grands Prix, Massa failed to secure a single victory and finished the year four places and 112 points behind the Spaniard...


January 13, 2011

Five Key Changes In Andrew Garfield's Spider-Man Costume
By Rick Marshall at MTV's Splash Page

The first image of Andrew Garfield as Spider-Man was released today, and the online world is buzzing about what it could mean for the upcoming reboot of the blockbuster film franchise...


January 12, 2011

Recap: Lightning 3, Caps 0
By Becca H at Japers' Rink

Last night the Caps rebounded from a three-goal deficit, gaining momentum as the game went on and forcing overtime before ultimately falling to the Panthers. Falling into a similar hole against the Lightning, there was no such come-from-behind magic lurking tonight, as the Caps looked flat from the start and never generated anything that looked remotely close to sustained offensive pressure...


January 11, 2011

Caps Fall to Cats in Overtime Loss
By Hockey Mom at Musings Of A Hockey Mom

After beating the Florida Panthers on Saturday night, the Capitals met them again for the second time in as many days – this time in sunny (but not so warm) Florida...


Glenn Hughes : Second Black Country Communion Album
To Be Released In June, Tour To Follow

Posted by Nightwatcher at Nightwatcher's House Of Rock

On a posting on his Facebook page, legendary Black Country Communion vocalist Glenn Hughes - who along with guitarist Joe Bonamassa, drummer Jason Bonham and keyboardist Derek Sherinian are currently recording the follow -up to the supergroup's critically acclaimed debut album with producer Kevin Shirley in Hollywood - has revealed that the studio album, with the working title 'BCC 2' will be released in June 2011...


Solberg still a privateer despite DS3 move
Posted at WRC.com

Petter Solberg's team manager says his star driver will remain true to his privateer roots when he contests this year's World Rally Championship in a Citroen DS3 WRC, despite revealing plans to register for manufacturer points...

March 7, 2011

Junior's Reading And Viewing List:
January 1 - 10, 2011

Last Update - March 7, 2011 at 7:24 PM EST

Junior's January 1 through January 10, 2011 'Reading And Viewing List' includes title links with snippets from items that hit the internet in the beginning of January 2011.

This list includes the usual topics: films, hockey (Washington Capitals), music and racing (Formula One and WRC).


January 10, 2011

Mom, Baseball, Apple Pie and Assault Rifles
By Brian Lumley at Rumblings from the Man Cave

...The media is saturated with images; our twenty-four hour news channels manufacture "news" in order to stay competitive with one another. After all, how much real news is there on any given day?...


Huge entry for World Rally Championship opener
Posted at WRC.com

The 2011 World Rally Championship is set to get off to a thrilling start in Sweden next month after all the series' big guns lodged entries for the snow spectacular...


GZR Work On New Songs
By mdome at Classic Rock

GZR, the band featuring bassist Geezer Butler, appear to be back in some sort of action...


At Just Past The Halfway Mark of the 2010-2011 NHL Season
By Usually Frustrated Caps Fan at Mark's Musings

Well here we are, as of tonight - January 9, 2011 - every one of the 30 teams in the NHL have played 40 or more games with most having played 41 or more, so I think it's fair to say the NHL current 82 game season is halfway complete. So what can we say about the NHL this year? Here's my thoughts and conclusions...


January 9, 2011

A TWO-point night -- Game 42: Caps 3 - Panthers 2
By The Peerless at The Peerless Prognosticator

...The Washington Capitals worked their way to 6-0-2 in their last eight games last night with a 3-2 win over the Florida Panthers. The win was significant in several respects...


January 7, 2011

Major Philip Lynott Exhibition To Be Set For Dublin In March
Posted by Nightwatcher at Nightwatcher's House Of Rock

The Philip Lynott Exhibition, the biggest ever collection of memorabilia, song lyrics, exhibits, paintings, tributes and photographs of the late rock legend, is set to be seen in a very special exhibition in Dublin, Ireland beginning on March 4, 2011...


Raikkonen did not miss racing in 2010
Posted at WRC.com

Former Formula One world champion Kimi Raikkonen, who finished 10th in last year's world championship standings, has admitted he did not miss racing at all during his first season in the global series...


January 6, 2011

Praying Mantis Re-Record Old Faves
By mdome at Classic Rock

...Titled Metalmorphosis, this is released next month, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the NWOBHM band’s debut album Time Tells No Lies...


Blackmore's Night To Release 'Autumn Sky' Stateside January 18th
Posted by Nightwatcher at Nightwatcher's House Of Rock

...Autumn Sky consists of 14 new Blackmore's Night songs, plus a cover of “Celluloid Heroes” from The Kinks. Recorded during Candice's pregnancy, Candice and Ritchie have dedicated the 'Autumn Sky' album to their newly born daughter Autumn Esmerelda Blackmore...

...Listen to “Highland” from Autumn Sky here:


January 5, 2011

Home Of Bon Scott
Posted at Home Of Metal

...A collection of memorabilla donated by fans, a commemorative stone, in this picture specially cleared of snow for Home of Metal, and regular Bon Scott associated music events bring visitors from far and wide. The staff at the museum were able to evidence this by referring to their records of visitor numbers on the weekends when Bon Scott events have taken place...



Sordo's MINI switch - it's official
Posted at WRC.com

MINI has ended weeks of speculation by confirming that Dani Sordo will drive for its new WRC Team in the 2011 FIA World Rally Championship...


Experts predict a great year ahead for the WRC
Posted at WRC.com

The introduction of new regulations, new cars and a new manufacturer arriving in the shape of MINI means this season’s WRC will be one of the most eagerly anticipated in years...


January 4, 2011

Stop watch
By Joe Beninati (Capitals Play-by-Play) at CSN-Washington, DC

I must admit, the old goalie in me had fun watching the work of Semyon Varlamov and Dwayne Roloson tonight. Both men were very much on their best behavior for over 62 minutes before one of those dreaded long-side rebounds cost the Capitals in overtime...


Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, Tom Morello, Robert Randolph Among Those Appearing On New Robbie Robertson Album
Posted by Nightwatcher at Nightwatcher's House Of Rock

Where's Eric!, the Eric Clapton fansite is reporting that on April 5, 2011, 429 Records will release 'How To Become Clairvoyant', former guitarist for The Band Robbie Robertson's first new album in over a decade...


Former Survivor, Toto Singers Team Up
By mdome at Classic Rock

Former Survivor singer Jimi Jamison has teamed up with ex-Toto vocalist Bobby Kimball...

...Click here to see the pair presenting the album.


Florence of Arabia
By Brian Lumley at Rumblings from the Man Cave

I moved to Hawai’i at the tender age of twenty-six and, in my world view, was totally disappointed that I wasn’t greeted by Don Ho and his ukulele. After being there for a few days I was mystified at the lack of all the Polynesian girls in grass skirts. Or surfing competitions...


January 3, 2011

Plundering Western PA with a Reversal Invasion
By pucksandbooks at On Frozen Blog

It did not suck, slow shuffling out of Heinz Field late Saturday night, basking in the knowledge that Eric Fehr had fairly ruined the 2010 holidays for our friends in tattoos and mullets...


January 2, 2011

Vintage Live Robin Trower BBC Collection Due In February
Posted by Nightwatcher at Nightwatcher's House Of Rock


Due out February 15, 2011 via EMI, 'Robin Trower at the BBC 1973-1975' is the most comprehensive collection to date of Robin Trower’s recordings for the BBC...


Construction underway on Austin F1 venue
Posted at Formula1.com

Work has begun in earnest on the new United States Grand Prix venue in Texas, as race organisers push ahead with preparations for Formula One racing's return to the country in 2012...


January 1, 2011

Winter Classic Recap: Caps 3, Pens 1
By David Getz at Japers' Rink

...Yes, this rivalry is alive and well alright, and for one night on a national stage, the Capitals have the upper hand. In the long term (or even the short term, given that the teams meet again in early February) it might not end up meaning all that much, but that doesn't change that the Caps most important, most high-profile game of the 2010-11 season was also the one that was the most fun...


A Reveling Red Army Invasion of the Pittsburgh Riverfront
By pucksandbooks at On Frozen Blog

Surreal New Years Eve scene at Pittsburgh’s riverfront German bier hall Hofbrauhaus: from 9:00 on last night, easily 250-plus Capitals’ fans reveling with the aid of giant steins of frothy, bringing great spontaneous pageantry and passion to their chants of “Let’s go Caps!”...

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