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Announcing Former YES Frontman Jon Anderson's 1000 HANDS Tour At Patchogue Theatre Broadway World ... Zap Momma, Chris Squire, Alan White, Steve Howe, and many more. This album produced by his friend Michael Franklin really speaks to the power ...

Former YES Frontman To Perform On Long Island Patch.com ... guest musicians perform on the album, including Ian Anderson, Billy Cobham, Jean Luc Ponty, Chick Corea, Zap Momma, Chris Squire, Alan White, ... CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FROM GONZO Survival And Other Stories CD - £9.99

Leonard Cohen and Marianne Ihlen: the love affair of a lifetime

Leonard Cohen and Marianne Ihlen: the love affair of a lifetime The Guardian The pair met on the rocky Greek island of Hydra in 1960. Their romance inspired countless Cohen songs – and now a poignant documentary by Nick ... CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FROM GONZO Bird on a Wire (Special Edition) DVD - £9.99

THE GONZO TRACK OF THE DAY: Hare Ram Hare Krishna by Krishna Das

Being Sunday I always post sacred music. The name of the deity may change, or even the deity Him/Herself but the spirit remains the same.

THOM THE WORLD POET: The Daily Poem

Rob Ayling, yer Gonzo Grande Fromage, writes:

"Thom the World poet is an old mate of mine from way back in my history. Even pre-dating Voiceprint, when I was running "Otter Songs" and Thom's poetry tapes and guest appearances with Daevid Allen, Gilli Smyth and Mother Gong are well known and highly regarded. It just felt right to include a daily poem from Thom on our Gonzo blog and when I approached him to do so, he replied within seconds!!! Thom is a great talent and just wants to spread poetry, light and positive energy across the globe. If we at Gonzo can help him do that - why not?"

WEEKEND.AFTER WORK.WE WERE WILD

So he suggested tidal fishing....I had never been

so we went in his Jeep -to the tidal estuary of Mallacoota.

Very early morning light.Down to the morning tides.Waves washed.

We stood within.Threw our lines in.Waited.This was still night.

Lights on the water were stars and moonlight.Sounds of the waves reassured.Zen dreaming...

WHAT!My line tugged tight.I was in shock.Something was biting my lure..

Hold.Reel.Release-then tighten.As i had been told.I followed.

But this creature did not follow the rules.She did not want to be caught.

Her nightclub ocean dance was involving and complex.Depths.

I held on ,repeating the process-release.Tighten.Ad infinitum.

Time was a frozen wave.Crush of sand .Sounds of estuary morning.Reel her in.

She,still shaking like a disco queen.Large.ALIVE!Fighting the hook between.

I looked into her wild eyes.She gleamed.I grabbed her body and released me ...

On The Track (of Unknown Animals) Ep. 104 (mystery corpses, new shark, animal rescue, etc)

Here we have the twenty-third  episode of the relaunched webTV show by the Centre for Fortean Zoology, written and presented by Jon Downes and Charlotte Phillipson (who returned to the fold after doing her exams), their families and other animals. 

This episode contains:

• The triumphant return of Charlotte
• Wally is obsequious
• Another Montauk Monster?
• The original Montauk Monster
• Charlotte gets the giggles
• Another weird "carcass"
• Patreon and Jon's Dad
• Iranian mystery animal
• Desert dwarves
• Jon pretends to be Roger Daltrey 
• Corinna shoots him down in flames
• Rescuing fieldmice 
• Mother's Birthday
• A shrew in a shoe
• Wildlife Gardening
• Cultural appropriation
• Eris and ancient Troy
• Palmate newt adventures
• Graham takes Jon to task
• Watcher of the skies...with comedy results
• New and rediscovered:  
     - New and rediscovered: Rediscovered agama
     - New and rediscovered: New pipefish
     - New and rediscovered: New shark
     - New and rediscovered: Novataxa
• Fair use
• Coming next month
• Jon and Archie twat about on social media
• The team says goodbye until next month
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YESSTUFF

Yes, Asia, ELP make for a 'Royal Affair' at Artpark Lockport Union-Sun & Journal It ended with Asia's other founding members, Steve Howe and Geoff Downes digging deep in the Yes catalog, performing songs filled with so much ... Artpark: All good people turn their heads, so satisfied with YES, Asia concert - Niagara Frontier Publications Full Coverage  CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FROM GONZO # Union DVD - £10.99

THE GONZO TRACK OF THE DAY: Handel: Messiah, For unto us a child is born (Sir Colin Davis, Tenebrae, LSO)

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FAIRPORT AND FRIENDS

Friends to join Fairport Convention at two warm-up gigs in Banbury head of annual festival Banbury Guardian Folk-rock legends Fairport Convention are planning a musical surprise during the run-up to their annual Cropredy festival in August. The band ... CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FROM GONZO Live At Maidstone Castle 1970 DVD - £7.99

Dean Ford / This Scottish Heart - CD Review

... on CD , Miscellaneous

June 27, 2019

By Wolfgang Giese

Artist: Dean | Ford , The | Marmalade Label: Shine On Records Music Style: Folk , Singer / Songwriter , Soft Rock

With the name Dean Ford , or more precisely Thomas McAleese , you will certainly not be able to do so much right away. But when the band The Marmalade are mentioned, many will certainly be wide awake. Sure, that was this great pop band, which existed from 1966 to 1974 and had a big hit with "Reflections Of My Life". Ford was the co-author of the song and also a lead band member. Unfortunately born on September 5, 1946 Scot bored no longer with us, because with the end of last year, precisely on December 31, 2018, he died . But he was just able to experience the release of this double CD, "This Scottish Heart".

Yes, he had a Scottish heart, the musician born in Airdrie, North Lanarkshire. But he recorded the songs in the tea kitchen of his vacation home in Van Nuys, California. Only "Glasgow Road" and "Reflections Of My Life" were created in a studio.

Ford has a long musical history, ranging from a local jazz ensemble to The Tonebeats when he was thirteen, and The Monarchs to The Gaylords , ultimately Dean Ford And The Gaylords and then The Marmalade , which I'm in The sixties loved "Lovin 'Things", "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da" and finally "Reflections Of My Life" and "Rainbow" for their hits.

"This Scottish Heart" is only the second solo release of the musician. He has gathered thirty songs and he shows himself to be an accomplished songwriter. The Spartan musical implementation radiates much emotion and warmth. Thematically, the two CDs are divided. While Ford reflects on the first, so to speak, his life, the second CD is firmly located in the home - in Scotland - with stories from his life and the history of Scotland.

Musically, we hear a successful delicately accented mix of folk, pop, soft rock and a little country, the Scottish CD with occasional Celtic nuances. Yes, one already notices the self-work, the sound, which one notes, that it was recorded under simple conditions. But producer Dan Matovina has shown a fine hand by putting the protagonist in a good light. And so, the most important aspect of the music is the emotional, everything is believable and honest, and you can certainly ignore one or the other unfinished-sounding place gallantly. The great warmth and tranquility radiates deep into the soul. Melancholy, beauty, also read in all texts, that often results in touching moments that just do good.

In this respect, the two plates have many highlights, which can then be individually designed from the perspective of listeners. I feel so that my heart rises a little more at the second Silberling with this beautiful homage to Scotland. Ultimately, Dean Ford has managed to create a moving obituary on his life with this double album, without knowing it at the time: wonderful "Reflections Of His Life"!

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Line up Dean Ford:

Dean Williams (bass guitar - cd 2, # 13) Dave Williams (bass guitar - cd 2, # 13) Cameron Gair (bagpipes - cd 2, # Dean Williams ( 
bass, organ, acoustic guitars - cd 2, # 1,13) 1)

Tracklist "This Scottish Heart":

CD 1:

1. A New Day
2. Little man
3. Running Out Of Time
4. Natasha
5. The Blue Angel
6. Butterflies In June
7. Until The Day I Die
8. I got you
9. God Is
10. Precious little boy
11. Merry Go Round
12. Cowboy Joe
13. Restless Heart
14. He's An Angel
15. Left My Heart In Mexico
16. When Will It End
17. Dreamland

CD 2:

1. Glasgow Road
2. This Scottish Heart
3. Glasgow Night
4. Bonnie Mary
5. Made In Scotland
6. A Song For Mary
7. Nineteen Fifty Three
8. Daddy
9. Buddy, Roy And Dion
10. Blue horizon
11. Callander
12. For McDougall
13. Reflections Of My Life

Total playing time: 66:19 (CD 1), 46:45 (CD 2), release year: 2018

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This Scottish Heart DCD - £10.99

THOM THE WORLD POET: The Daily Poem

Rob Ayling, yer Gonzo Grande Fromage, writes:

"Thom the World poet is an old mate of mine from way back in my history. Even pre-dating Voiceprint, when I was running "Otter Songs" and Thom's poetry tapes and guest appearances with Daevid Allen, Gilli Smyth and Mother Gong are well known and highly regarded. It just felt right to include a daily poem from Thom on our Gonzo blog and when I approached him to do so, he replied within seconds!!! Thom is a great talent and just wants to spread poetry, light and positive energy across the globe. If we at Gonzo can help him do that - why not?"

GHOST TRAINS

GOLDEN AGE OF STEAM NOW COAL DUST TOURIST SUNDAYS

Where preservationists work to remind us of Frontier days

when railroads were the most efficient way to move resources and human beings

long distances when roads were tracks through wilderness.

There are many Golden Ages-AMTRAK in the Twentieth Century/

Union Pacific Trans-Continental Railroads spanning the continent.

Include Canadian and Mexican railroads in the mythology

and Museums will bulge with examples of why the steel horse served so well..

You carry this history every time you ride the rails.Hobos from Depression days

and tourists seeking Observation Car views.We are not history.Tracks go

both forward and back/extending into High Speed ,Diesel ,Light Rail and Commuter Rail..

Catch a train  today.Enjoy the stories .Train travel -for all ages.In all ages.Human as toil.

BARBARA DICKSON EN PASSANT

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GRUMPY OLD ORLANDO

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GO GONZO

Go Gonzo! Where to Celebrate Hunter S. Thompson & Ralph Steadman this Summer Fine Books & Collections Magazine (blog) Opening at the Speed Art Museum in Louisville, Kentucky, on July 12 is Gonzo! The Illustrated Guide to Hunter S. Thompson, an exhibition of letters, ...

THOM THE WORLD POET: The Daily Poem

Rob Ayling, yer Gonzo Grande Fromage, writes:

"Thom the World poet is an old mate of mine from way back in my history. Even pre-dating Voiceprint, when I was running "Otter Songs" and Thom's poetry tapes and guest appearances with Daevid Allen, Gilli Smyth and Mother Gong are well known and highly regarded. It just felt right to include a daily poem from Thom on our Gonzo blog and when I approached him to do so, he replied within seconds!!! Thom is a great talent and just wants to spread poetry, light and positive energy across the globe. If we at Gonzo can help him do that - why not?"

BABY ON A BEACH

DROWNED IN THE MEDITERRANEAN

Whether coming from Libya or Syria

Images of orange life vests (and their failure

opened our eyes to this death of innocence.

Now it repeats ,in the waters of the Rio Grande..

another child drowned.Another life.Another name.

Meanwhile ,in cages,children sans soap or showers

Worse than Concentration Camps-because volunteers

who donate essentials are not allowed to do so.

Civilization relies upon humanity behaving well.

Deaths and deportations we have all seen before

And we do not desire any more.

THE GONZO TRACK OF THE DAY: Official Video "Breadline Love " by The RAZ Band

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THOM THE WORLD POET: The Daily Poem

Rob Ayling, yer Gonzo Grande Fromage, writes:

"Thom the World poet is an old mate of mine from way back in my history. Even pre-dating Voiceprint, when I was running "Otter Songs" and Thom's poetry tapes and guest appearances with Daevid Allen, Gilli Smyth and Mother Gong are well known and highly regarded. It just felt right to include a daily poem from Thom on our Gonzo blog and when I approached him to do so, he replied within seconds!!! Thom is a great talent and just wants to spread poetry, light and positive energy across the globe. If we at Gonzo can help him do that - why not?"

SO WE GATHERED FOR AKWASI EVANS

SOME SAID THEY FELT HE WAS THERE

Others that they missed his presence

He had changed their lives(they said)

His commitment to community

His focus on positive change

His attention to detail

His outlets-NOKOA,KAZI,City Council stage

Each praised his dedication

His crusading and his zeal

None of this was virtual

Every deed was real

His hand composed community paper

His pre-Internet campaigns

Always for a Higher Purpose

Always with a Cause.So we stayed

I hope Akwasi was with us.I hope he stays.

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THE FRANK ZAPPA COLOURING BOOK

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THE GONZO TRACK OF THE DAY: I Am Stretched On Your Grave - Kate Rusby

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THE GONZO TRACK OF THE DAY: Mitchell Trio feat. John Denver- "Your Friendly Liberal Neighborhood KKK" 1966 [RITY Archive]

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