Buddy Miles R.I.P.
Buddy Miles, the American drummer who played with Jimi Hendrix in his Band of Gypsys, has died at the age of 60 at his home in Austin, Texas of congestive heart failure.
Born in Omaha, Nebraska in 1947, Miles was performing in his father's jazz combo by the age 11. Within a few years he was an in-demand session player for top r'n'b groups. He earned his dues playing with the likes of the The Ink Spots, Ruby and the Romantics, Wilson Pickett, and The Delfonics. Then in 1967 Miles joined forces with guitarist Mike Bloomfield to form rock and soul outfit Electric Flag. Later he teamed up with Hendrix and bass player Billy Cox in the short-lived Band Of Gypsys following his work on Jimi's Electric Ladyland double-LP. The Band of Gypsys made just one album, a live set recorded on New Year's Eve in 1969-70, and two of Miles' songs, Them Changes and We Got to Live Together, were included on the album. In later years Miles played with the likes of David Bowie, Muddy Waters, Barry White, Carlos Santana and Stevie Wonder.
A statement on his official site www.buddymiles.com said that a tribute show will be announced shortly that is open to all to attend.
from nearby Stockwell Street Market have jointly taken over the running of the premises to offer a unique 'four-in-one' shopping experience. Calneva Vintage Collectibles, aka Frances, sell 1950s and 1960s collectibles for the modern home. Alongside her is Ollie, who deals in a wide range of vintage clothes and accessories. Thirdly we have Casbah Records, run by Graham, who specialises in a range of '60s music genres, selling both original and reissue CDs and vinyl. And last but not least we have coffee provided by the people behind London Coffee Roasters, to help you relax with a well earned break. Sounds like a great place to spend an afternoon.
Barry Murphy returns once more trawl the TV and radio guides (so you don't have to) to find anything worth tuning into this week. All listings are for UK terrestrial TV, Freeview and national radio, with the shows running from Friday 29th February to Thursday 6th March.
The Boiler returns to Barcelona on Saturday 8th March at the Jazz Room in the city.







Barry Murphy returns once more trawl the TV and radio guides (so you don't have to) to find anything worth tuning into this week. All listings are for UK terrestrial TV, Freeview and national radio, with the shows running from Friday 22nd February to Thursday 28th February.
When it comes to this Louis Feraud wool dress, it's all in the detailing.
Not just a plaything, this Twiggy hand puppet is a bath time mitt too.
Rock 'n' Roll Soul has found a new venue from Saturday March 15th, the clubs brand of 60s soul, punk, psych and funk can be found at the Cock, East Poultry Avenue, Smithfields in London every month from 9pm - 3am.

Barry Murphy returns once more trawl the TV and radio guides (so you don't have to) to find anything worth tuning into this week. All listings are for UK terrestrial TV, Freeview and national radio, with the shows running from Friday 15th February to Thursday 21st February.
Paul Weller has announced a UK tour for the spring to support his new studio album, 22 Dreams (which is released in June). Tickets for the UK tour go on sale Saturday 16th February. Dates are:
If you happen to be in the London area this weekend (Saturday 16th February), it might be worth checking out Soul Sauce, which promises top notch soul sounds for a very good cause.
The Blush Organisation are launching a new night in Canterbury on Saturday 23rd February under the name Barefootin'.
Hang on, that picture looks familiar? Isn't that the cover image for Richard Barnes' Mods book? is it officially licensed? I doubt it - and a company called Fluffy Noodle is even claiming to have designed this Mod is Dead t-shirt by just adding a target.
If you are in the York area, make a date in your diary for Friday 14th March, which sees the next Purple Heart Club.
The Sonics have now added a second show two days later. The second date at The Kentish Town Forum, announced after the first show sold out, will see support from current garage favorites and Southend scene trailblazers The Horrors.