Manchester Orchestra

Glenn Miller Orchestra - ?Do You Wanna Dance??

Derrick Bostrom, a Meat Puppet member and the producer of the jewel-like "Your Favorite Little Podcast" program, points to this download of a terrific out-of-print LP by the Glenn Miller Orchestra, called Do You Wanna Dance? from 1966. Wedding the Miller big band style and DeFranco’s top-notch soloing to go-go dance rhythms, lush easy-listening atmospherics and Command’s trademark high-tech aural experience, the album is no mere nostalgia trip for aging jitterbuggers. Rock fans will delight...

Lollapalooza: Manchester Orchestra

Manchester Orchestra Grant Park - Chicago, IL Lollapalooza 2008 Don’t let the name fool you, the Atlanta based indie outfit Manchester Orchestra is nothing close to the current Brit music scene save instruments. Their hard hitting rock chords and sweat-till-you-drop mantra of music captivated a side stage at Lollapalooza as they plugged through tracks like ‘The Neighborhood is [...]

From left, Portsmouth FC's Kanu Nwankwo, Manchester United's Wayne Rooney and Ben Foster, show FA Cup, FA Barclays Premi...

AP - From left, Portsmouth FC's Kanu Nwankwo, Manchester United's Wayne Rooney and Ben Foster, show FA Cup, FA Barclays Premiership trophy and UEFA Champions League trophy to fans at the stadium before their friendly soccer match in Abuja, Nigeria, Sunday, July 27, 2008.

Manchester United's fans perform during the friendly soccer match between Manchester United and Portsmouth FC in Abuja, ...

AP - Manchester United's fans perform during the friendly soccer match between Manchester United and Portsmouth FC in Abuja, Nigeria, Sunday, July 27 2008.

Manchester United Road To Moscow 2008 DVDRip XviD-NOsegmenT

Here’s a nice new release for all football fans, especially those who support Manchested United. Road to Moscow released by group NOsegmenT cca 1 hour ago includes highlights and reactions to every game on the Road to Moscow - even if you are a fan of Liverpool, Chelsea or any other club, there are some [...]

Morgan Pugh Quartet at Lloyds Hotel, Chorlton (Lloyds Hotel)

A great chance to see Luke Flowers (Cinematic Orchestra) Billy Buckley (Richard Hawley) " Tick-Boy" himself Mr. Andy Morel the legendary practicioner of the funky bass Morgan Pugh (Haggis Horns) for free Show starts 9pm. Chorlton hasnt seen anything like this for decades so get down there lets make this a regular occurence.

253 new DVD releases coming out 7/22/08

(Click the "DVD" icon to find previous weeks going back to January, 2007 - or find recent weeks in the "Related Threads" line at the bottom of the page) Hello. July continues to be an "easy" month with light schedules by the majors, and a lot of dross being snuck out by the fly-by-nighters. Once again, we bring you everything Amazon is offering for 7/22 (and the six days after, where noted) - this week that means 239 DVDs, a baker's dozen Blu-Ray releases, and ONE (count it - one) UMD for PSP. L...

Music Meme from Blue_Eye ...

To my friends out there IRL and on LJ who aren't feeling super-great, or even moderately great, or remotely happy, I hope your spirits start picking up soon and that you find a constructive solution to whatever problems you're facing, or at least relief from your pain. Without further ado, here's an opportunity to have some fun at my expense. The Top 100 Songs of 1979, the year I graduated High School. Yes, I lived through the disco era and lived to tell about it! I was even a Dancing Queen! OK,...

Eric Idle adds an orchestra to Monty Python comedy

In Eric Idle's world, a leaf blower is part of the orchestra. In this March 17, 2005 file photo, Eric Idle arrives for the Broadway premiere of Spamalot, New York.

Assistant Director Jose Antonio Montano, center, and the Madrid Symphonic Orchestra perform at the Madrid V Prison in So...

AP - Assistant Director Jose Antonio Montano, center, and the Madrid Symphonic Orchestra perform at the Madrid V Prison in Soto del Real, in the outskirts of Madrid, Monday, July 14, 2008.