Category Archives: In The News

That’ll Be The Day

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Neil Young: Into The Blu

Ol’ Neil has released his long awaited “Archives” — on Blu-Ray discs no less: Thrasher’s Wheat has a good recap of the pro’s and con’s of Blu-Ray technology, as well as fan’s reactions: I can completely understand why some people … Continue reading

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Baltimore Or Bust

My inbox just about exploded this morning with news that the city of Baltimore is to accept a statue of FZ as a gift to the city: Until they met last night, some members of the Baltimore Public Art Commission, … Continue reading

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Ike Willistrat

Ike Willis is putting his Fender Stratocaster on sale. The Strat has Ike’s signature on it and will cost you $420.00 USD (plus shipping). Includes strap, extra set of Fender Bullet Strings (signed by Ike) and Fender Gig Bag! I … Continue reading

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Up, Up & Away En Sus Beautiful Balloons

File under Stranger Than Fiction: A Brazilian priest is missing after he drifted out to sea while trying to set a record for a flight using helium-filled party balloons, authorities said on Tuesday. De Carli, who flew around 55 miles … Continue reading

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