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New Music Releases ~ May 21, 2013
30 Seconds to Mars - Love Lust Faith + DreamsA Pale Horse Named Death - Lay My Soul to WasteAirbourne - Black Dog BarkingAlpine - A Is For AlpineAttic Lights - Super De LuxeBaptist Generals - Jackleg...
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June 4Aborym - DirtyAmazing Rhythm Aces - Stacked Deck / Too Stuffed to JumpAshanti - BraveheartAvidya and the Kleshas - Tree of Series Ben Folds Five - Ben Folds Five LiveBoysetsfire - While A Nation...
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Vinyl Record News & Music Notes
Ray Manzarek, Keyboardist for The Doors, Dead at 74============Otis Rush – Right Place, Wrong Time – Bullfrog Records / Pure Pleasure Records (vinyl)Pure Pleasure Records has re-mastered Right Time,...
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Beware of Mr. Baker DVD Contest
A couple of months ago ,the CVR blog, working with SnagFilms, a New York-based film distributor; gave away a free download to watch the film 'Beware Of Mr. Baker.' Well, luckily they are back again...
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Music History ~ May 22nd
In 1922, singer Ada Jones, the most popular female vocalist of the early 20th century, died of kidney failure at age 48. Between 1905 and 1922, she had an astounding 108 Top 10 singles, seven of which...
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Ask Mr. Music by Jerry Osborne
FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 20, 2013DEAR JERRY:Part of a recent column identified all of the records made by the members of Three Dog Night.You say that just before they changed their name to Three Dog Night,...
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The CVR Blog Welcomes A New Advertiser RockArtPictureShow
We would like to welcome a new advertiser to the CVR blog, an old friend in vinyl, Gary and his site RockArtPictureShow.com What is Rock Art Picture Show? Just the best way to frame and display album...
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Music History - May 24
In 1959, Fabian sang "Tiger" and "Turn Me Loose" on CBS-TV's "The Ed Sullivan Show."In 1960, at Owen Bradley's Quonset Hut studio in Nashville, Ferlin Husky recorded "Wings Of A Dove."In 1960, at Bell...
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Vinyl Record News & Music Notes
Paul P. from NC is the winner in the Beware Of Mr. Baker DVD Contest Enjoy the film!Thanks to SnagFilms.com for providing the awesome prize!Keep watching for more contests coming soon!=============new...
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Music Record Shop Weekly
Welcome to the weekly feature (look for it every Friday) calledMusicRecordShop Weekly. Instead of the usual new releases and some hard to find vinyl that we inform you about, this week Mark has gone...
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Music History ~ May 27
In 1950, Frank Sinatra made his TV debut on NBC's Bob Hope-hosted "Star-Spangled Review."In 1957, at Norman Petty's studio in Clovis, New Mexico, Buddy Holly and the Crickets recorded "Not Fade Away"...
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New Music Releases - May 28, 2013
ASG - Blood DriveAceyalone - Leanin’ On SlickAlex Bleeker & the Freaks - How Far AwayAlice In Chains - The Devil Put The Dinosaurs HereAll Tiny Creatures - Dark ClocksAnimal Collective - Monkey...
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Rock Art Picture Show Contest
Our friend in vinyl Gary from RockArtPictureShowhas graciously given the CVR blog two framed Beatles soundtracks to give away to a lucky reader!! The contest is easy to enter, just send an email with...
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Music History ~ May 29
In 1942, Bing Crosby recorded the Irving Berlin song "White Christmas." Crosby recorded the song with the John Scott Trotter Orchestra and the Ken Darby Singers in just 18 minutes. According to the...
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Vinyl Record News & Music Notes
Storming The Base Contest still taking email entrants. Contest ends June 20, 2013. The contest features Haujobb's 2011 release 'New World March' on high-quality 2LP vinyl, which is limited to 250...
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Ask Mr. Music by Jerry Osborne
FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 27, 2013DEAR JERRY: You may not remember me, but four years ago you solved a major musical mystery of mine.I asked you what song includes my uncommon name (Gwenevieve) in the...
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Music History ~ May 31
In 1951, at CBS 30th Street Studio in New York City, Tony Bennett recorded "Cold, Cold Heart."In 1956, in Odessa, Texas, Elvis Presley was the featured guest on the Roy Orbison and the Teen Kings'...
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Vinyl Record News & Music Notes
Just a reminder, our friend in vinyl Gary from RockArtPictureShow has graciously given the CVR blog two framed Beatles soundtracks to give away to a lucky reader!! The contest is easy to enter, just...
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Music Record Shop Weekly
Welcome to the weekly feature (look for it every Friday) called MusicRecordShop Weekly. Here we take a look at new releases and some hard to find vinyl that will easily satisfy even the most serious...
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