A beautiful warm late summer night it was when five musicians started one of their maybe most remarkable outdoor concerts in the City of Berlin. The so-called “Zitadelle” in the Spandau district of Berlin is more than historic in many ways. Apart from the political heritage and burdens it is also the home of thousandsContinue reading “Tangerine Dream . Rocking Out The Bats – 2009”
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Taqwacore: The Birth of Punk Islam – 2009
The word Taqwacore is a combination of hardcore, a genre of punk music, and taqwa, an Arabic word that translates as “piety” or “god-fearing.” The first to use the term was writer, journalist, and Muslim convert Michael Muhammad Knight. His novel The Taqwacores, about a group of young Islamic punk rockers, received a storm ofContinue reading “Taqwacore: The Birth of Punk Islam – 2009”
Monster Beach Party A Go-Go – 2009
Their tour bus broken down in the Florida Everglades, an all-girl garage band is confronted with the legend of the dreaded Skunk Ape in director Jay Wade Edwards’ kitschy throwback to the @AIP shockers of yesteryear. The year is 1966: The Violas are on tour and driving through Florida when their van suddenly grinds toContinue reading “Monster Beach Party A Go-Go – 2009”
MOTOAKI FURUKAWA with VOYAGER LIVE 2008 TOKYO & KOBE – 2009
Recorded live in Tokyo in September 2008 and Kobe in November 2008. Three years have passed since the resurrection of VOYAGER, and thus a new tour began. This DVD combines the sets from LIVE GATE Tokyo and Kobe Winterland and showcases both new and classic material. Director : Atsushi Saito|Tomohiro Kusanagi Cast : Freddy Nakayama|IkumaContinue reading “MOTOAKI FURUKAWA with VOYAGER LIVE 2008 TOKYO & KOBE – 2009”
Michael Jackson: Devotion – 2009
This unauthorized chronicle of Michael Jackson’s career recounts the King of Pop’s rise from child-star sensation to one of the best-selling recording artists of all time, a one-gloved wonder who earned his icon status through talent and innovation. But with fame and fortune came scrutiny and controversy, along with wild theories about Jackson’s changing physicalContinue reading “Michael Jackson: Devotion – 2009”
Suck – 2009
The film follows a petty rock band called the Winners, consisting of vocalist Joey Winner, bassist Jennifer, guitarist Tyler, drummer Sam, and French-Canadian roadie Hugo, along with their sleazy manager Jeff, as they tour across Canada and the USA after Jennifer is turned into a vampire by Queeny. Meanwhile, a vampire hunter who is afraidContinue reading “Suck – 2009”
Fury – 2009
A wannabe teenage band plan their first concert in an abandoned building which is scheduled for demolition. But on the night of the concert, the local drug lord shows up and the body count begins to rise on both sides – caused by the angry ghost who haunts the building. Director : Liz Lehmann CastContinue reading “Fury – 2009”
Rick Wakeman – The Six Wives Of Henry VIII – 2009
The Six Wives of Henry VIII: Live at Hampton Court Palace is a live album from the English keyboardist and composer Rick Wakeman, released through Eagle Records on 5 October 2009. The album is a live recording of the second of two sold-out concerts on 2 May 2009 at Hampton Court Palace in London. ItContinue reading “Rick Wakeman – The Six Wives Of Henry VIII – 2009”
Tripod Live at Woodford – 2009
Tripod are one of the most popular and prolific comedy acts working in Australia today. Filmed at the WOODFORD FOLK FESTIVAL, this performance captures many of Tripod’s favourite songs and routines, with the boys in fine fettle. In addition to this great show, the DVD includes the hit of the Melbourne and Adelaide Comedy FestivalsContinue reading “Tripod Live at Woodford – 2009”
Nickelback: Live at Sturgis – 2009
The group’s first ever Blu-ray release captures an explosive show from one of the world’s greatest recording and touring artists. Filmed with 15 HD cameras, this definitive concert performance presents the band pounding out 12 hard rockin’ fan favorites from their multi-million selling albums Silver Side Up, The Long Road, and All the Right Reasons.Continue reading “Nickelback: Live at Sturgis – 2009”