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About David W. Boles

Publishes 14 blogs through BolesBlogs.com. Teaches via BolesUniversity.com. Publishes through BolesBooks.com. Lives at Boles.com.

Rediscovering the Demo Tapes

Posted on May 14, 2012

A new George Harrison album dropped last week called “Early Takes, Volume 1″ and, for the first time, you can hear the demo versions of some great Harrison songs.  ”My Sweet Lord” is clean and clear and vibrant.  ”All Things … Continue reading →

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The Blues Album that Roared: Warren Haynes Band Live at the Moody Theatre

Posted on April 30, 2012

I am crazy wild about Warren Haynes.  He’s a SuperGenius guitarist and composer and performer and he’s one of the greatest guys in the world.  How do I know the character of the man?  I follow his career.  I watch his interviews. … Continue reading →

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The Jack White Blunderbuss Review

Posted on April 24, 2012

Jack White’s first solo album, Blunderbuss, dropped today — and thanks to iTunes streaming the album for free the past week — I’ve been able to immerse myself in the music from start to finish many times a day.  The … Continue reading →

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The Death of Levon Helm is the Beginning of the End of the Dylan Era

Posted on April 20, 2012

Levon Helm died yesterday in New York City of throat cancer. He was 71. Levon was a tremendous talent and an outstanding drummer. Few people understand the engine that drives any sort of live performance music is the rhythm — … Continue reading →

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