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A second helping of 'Whats Up Doc' this month, exclusively for The Puppini Sisters . OK I am a little late as their second album was released in February, and yes, they have received considerable attention in the UK media, however just in case you have missed them, here's an unashamed plug from the Beehive! The Puppini Sisters led the British retro wave in 2006 with their 1940’s-influenced blend of pop with swing, a gorgeous sense of glamour, and fun. Their debut record, Betcha Bottom Dollar , was the fastest selling jazz debut in Britain on its release, also debuting at number 2 on the US jazz charts and in the Top 10 of Billboard’s Heatseekers chart. In that vein, their second album The Rise & Fall Of Ruby Woo is a collection of highly original songs written by the trio, including “I Can’t Believe I’m Not A Millionaire” and “Jilted,” as well as extraordinary covers of tunes by artists ranging from Barry Manilow to BeyoncÈ. The Puppinis’ trademark watertight harmonie

Declan Patrick MacManus aka Elvis Costello was one of a good number of energetic performers on the London 'pub' circuit in the mid 1970's. He was linked to the 'punk' scene and perhaps more fittingly to the development of 'new wave' music. This recording is from his first USA tour in 1978, with material from his 1977 debut (My Aim Is True), and his then forthcoming new album 'This Years Model'. The frenetic energy of Elvis Costello and The Attractions is recaptured in full on this recording. Performing live at The Warner Theater, Washington DC, USA on the 28th February 1978, the concert was broadcast on WHFS-FM. Set List is: 1.Pump it up. 2.Waiting for the end of the world. 3.No action. 4.Less than zero. 5.The beat. 6.(The angels wanna wear my) Red shoes. 7.(I don't want to go to) Chelsea. 8.Hand in hand. 9.Little triggers. 10.Radio radio. 11.You belong to me. 12.Lipstick vogue. 13.Watching the detectives. 14.Mystery dance. 15.Miracle man 16.Bl

This is what the UK's Uncut Magazine had to say about Wilco in 2007. 'Sometime in the late 1980s, Jeff Tweedy and some friends from Belleville, Illinois, formed a band called Uncle Tupelo. They were pretty good, as it happens, but the impact they had was phenomenal. By fusing American roots music with the scrappy vigour of punk and grunge, Uncle Tupelo accidentally kicked off the entire alternative country scene. Quite an achievement. But that wasn’t good enough for Jeff Tweedy. In 1994, Uncle Tupelo split up, and Tweedy began a quest to stretch the parameters of what we could loosely call Americana - though he’d probably baulk at the term himself. Tweedy put together Wilco and, over the course of six studio albums, various elaborate and rewarding projects and multiple gifted line-ups, the band have become one of the most inventive and popular bands in America'. Praise indeed, and having listened to their music over the years, I tend to agree that Wilco are one high quali

This is the April minimalist edition of 'Whats Up Doc', in keeping with those fine chaps The Raconteurs website . Released recently then, check out the excellent new Raconteurs album - 'Consolers Of The Lonely'. The Raconteurs - 2 - Salute Your Solution.mp3 The Raconteurs - 05 - The Switch and the Spur.mp3 The Raconteurs - 13 - These Stones Will Shout.mp3 (links for The Raconteurs removed - see comments below) However those nice folks at NPR are currently 'officially' streaming two tracks from the new album HERE . Buy HERE. Portishead have not rushed into their third album (called Third) fans may also want to tread a little carefully - mixed revues all round. Links Removed - MP3 Policy. Portishead - Machine Gun.mp3 Buy HERE . REM recently released 'Accelerate', if you are a fan you will probably have a copy (reviews have been generally quite positive), if you are unsure then checkout: REM - 06 Accelerate.mp3 REM - 10 Horse to Water.mp3 You can lead

Franz Ferdinand seem to have survived the curse of the 'Mercury Music Prize' and a third album is due out later this year (October 08). The new album will apparently have an 'African' feel to it (they recently performed at the Africa Express show in Liverpool). Anyway this particular concert has a Franz Ferdinand feel to it (music that girls can dance to), and reminds us that they breathed life back into the British music scene not so long ago, even if they do remind me of The Jam. Performing in Amsterdam on the 11th March 2006 this set comprises of songs from the first two albums: 01 - Cheating On You 02 - Jacqueline 03 - Tell Her Tonight 04 - Shopping For Blood 05 - Take Me Out 06 - Love And Destroy 07 - Truck Stop 08 - This Fire 09 - Michael 10 - Darts Of Pleasure Band Line up: Alex Kapranos - lead vocals, guitar Nick McCarthy - rhythm guitar, keyboards Bob Hardy - bass guitar Paul Thomson - drums This is a 192kbps - stereo FM recording. THE DOWNLOAD LINK IS IN C

Bob Marley and the Wailers undertook the 'Catch A Fire' tour from April 27th to July 21st 1973, in the UK and then finishing in the USA. The set list varied from show to show on this tour, however this gig captures those songs most frequently performed, and includes both Peter Tosh compositions (Stop That Train and 400 Years). The running order is also fairly typical of the gigs where these songs were performed. This concert was at The BBC's Paris Theatre in London, the line up included Wailers stalwarts Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer. The concert lasted just 45 minutes and an additional performance of Jammin' recorded at Pittsburgh in 1980 is included at the end. This then is Bob Marley and the Wailers live at the BBC Paris Theatre, on the 24th May 1973. Set list is: 1. Rastafarian Chant 2. Slave Driver 3. Stop The Train 4. No More Trouble 5. 400 Years 6. Midnight Raver 7. Stir It Up 8. Concrete Jungle 9. Get Up Stand Up 10. Kinky Reggae Re broa

America (the band) formed in 1970. By the time of this concert in 1975, they were in the process of releasing their first 'greatest hits' album. With five albums released by 1975 (the first two went platinum, the following three gold), the band who formed in London (UK), had achieved popularity and commercial success both sides of the Atlantic. The band continue to tour and record, this concert however is from their first era of success. Performing at the Boston Music Hall, Boston, MA, USA on the 4th May 1975 this is a full concert from America . Set list: 01. Intro 02. Tin Man 03. Muskrat Love 04. Baby It's Up To You 05. Moon Song 06. Old Man Took 07. To Each His Own 08. Lonely People 09. I Need You 10. Don't Cross The River 11. Ventura Highway 12. Only In Your Heart 13. Woman Tonight 14. Story Of A Teenager 15. Half A Man 16. Company 17. Hollywood 18. Sister Golden Hair 19. crowd noise 20. Sandman 21. A Horse With No Name The recordi