Flamenco still reigns in Cordoba, Spain
By Christopher Johnson –In Cordoba, I saw one of the world’s greatest flamenco guitar players, Antonio Rey, in a … Continue reading Flamenco still reigns in Cordoba, Spain
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Ramayya’s adventures in the Spice Age
After years of working in the anime and corporate music scenes of Japan, Raj Ramayya came back to North America … Continue reading Ramayya’s adventures in the Spice Age
Medicine Hat Jazz Festival 2023
all images copyright Christopher Johnson all rights reserved. For licensing or usage, please contact editor@globalitemagazine.com all images copyright Christopher Johnson … Continue reading Medicine Hat Jazz Festival 2023
Springsteen, Guns N’ Roses, Billy Joel, Lana Del Rey to play BST Hyde Park
After amazing shows by Elton John, Eagles, Rolling Stones, Adele, Pearl Jam and Duran Duran among others in 2022, the … Continue reading Springsteen, Guns N’ Roses, Billy Joel, Lana Del Rey to play BST Hyde Park
Iggy Pop, Blondie, Buzzcocks, Generation Sex to smash London’s Crystal Palace
Dog Day Afternoon, the biggest punk festival in London, will feature Iggy Pop, Blondie, Buzzcocks, Lambrini Girls, and supergroup Generation … Continue reading Iggy Pop, Blondie, Buzzcocks, Generation Sex to smash London’s Crystal Palace
The WHO (with orchestra) to rock the UK in July 2023
The Who, joined by a full orchestra, are set to rock the UK from July 6 to 23 in Hull, … Continue reading The WHO (with orchestra) to rock the UK in July 2023
Pearl Jam’s Love Balm at BST Hyde Park
The shows started with the London crowd of 60,000 singing along to the Beatles recording of “All You Need is … Continue reading Pearl Jam’s Love Balm at BST Hyde Park
October Drift go beyond the cage
At an October Drift show, something is going to happen. Knowing the band’s reputation for being possessed madmen on stage, … Continue reading October Drift go beyond the cage
Are the Stones rolling better than ever?
Are the Stones rolling better than ever? Many people tell me that the Rolling Stones are “too old” and should … Continue reading Are the Stones rolling better than ever?
Joe Walsh is Joe Cool at BST Hyde Park
“It was more fun being in my 20s in the 70s than being in my 70s in the 20s,” said … Continue reading Joe Walsh is Joe Cool at BST Hyde Park
Rock Heaven coming to BST Hyde Park
MUSIC: The Holy Metallica Love-Mosh and the Shining Eyes of Headbangers
words and photos by Christopher Johnson at SummerSonic in Japan and CityBreak in Seoul —— Head-bangers are a misunderstood lot. … Continue reading MUSIC: The Holy Metallica Love-Mosh and the Shining Eyes of Headbangers
Who’s down there? I really wanna know
— The Who made their reputation as the loudest band in rock but it was hard to really hear them … Continue reading Who’s down there? I really wanna know
Foo Fighters headline Sziget Festival 2019 in Budapest
— The Foo Fighters will headline the Sziget Festival 2019 in Budapest August 7 to 13. The festival enjoys a … Continue reading Foo Fighters headline Sziget Festival 2019 in Budapest
Returning to PinkPop, Pearl Jam keeps on rockin’ in the free world
—- Pearl Jam at Pink Pop 2018 in Holland was momentous because of 1992. On a rainy afternoon at … Continue reading Returning to PinkPop, Pearl Jam keeps on rockin’ in the free world
PinkPop in Holland features the best 1990s line-up since the 1990s
If you’re into the raw, clever, grungy rock of the 1990s, then the PinkPop festival from June 15 to 17 … Continue reading PinkPop in Holland features the best 1990s line-up since the 1990s
The Goddess of Revolution — from Ukraine to America
Lemon Bucket Orkestra take their “Counting Sheep” revolutionary folk opera from Ukraine to Toronto, New York, California and beyond. Christopher … Continue reading The Goddess of Revolution — from Ukraine to America
Ferragosto Jam better than Sziget?
Europe has some of the world’s best music festivals, but they are often dominated by anglophile bands from … Continue reading Ferragosto Jam better than Sziget?
Sting, the King of Joy
What if Sting was misunderstood all along, and he’s really just a family guy cooing songs to his children? He … Continue reading Sting, the King of Joy
Sting to play ancient Pula Arena in Croatia
Sting will play the ancient Pula Arena on the Adriatic coast of Croatia on July 26. The amphitheater, constructed using … Continue reading Sting to play ancient Pula Arena in Croatia
Kasabian fans “in love with a psycho” at InMusic festival in Zagreb
Sergio Pizzorno and Tom Meighan are among the great duos in rock history. At least one of these guys is … Continue reading Kasabian fans “in love with a psycho” at InMusic festival in Zagreb
Sonic discoveries at InMusic in Zagreb
Repetitor from Belgrade, Michael Kiwanuka from London, and Croatia’s “mad scientist” Darko Rundek among best performances at InMusic Festival 2017 … Continue reading Sonic discoveries at InMusic in Zagreb
Kasabian to rock Zagreb’s InMusic fest
Amid the myriad festivals across Europe this summer, InMusic festival on the Isle of Youth in Zagreb, Croatia stands out … Continue reading Kasabian to rock Zagreb’s InMusic fest
Lorde, Muse, the Weeknd headline Osheaga 2017 in Montreal
Lorde, Muse and the Weeknd are scheduled to headline Osheaga 2017 in Montreal, Quebec August 4-6. Other acts on … Continue reading Lorde, Muse, the Weeknd headline Osheaga 2017 in Montreal
The Trews speak truth to my life
Like Led Zeppelin, the Trews are one of those bands singing about stuff I’m going through at the moment I’m … Continue reading The Trews speak truth to my life
The Tea Party inspire men to stop violence against women
With exotic instruments and virtuoso chops, the Tea Party from Windsor, Ontario, Canada are more than “Moroccan Roll” and satanic … Continue reading The Tea Party inspire men to stop violence against women
Touring with Big Sugar, Triggerfinger takes a bite out of Canada
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Marczyk’s “Counting Sheep” simulates Ukraine’s Maidan Revolution in Toronto
Lemon Bucket Orkestra’s stirring folk opera “Counting Sheep”, based on Mark and Marichka Marczyk’s personal experiences in Kyiv, recreates Ukraine’s Maidan … Continue reading Marczyk’s “Counting Sheep” simulates Ukraine’s Maidan Revolution in Toronto
Okean Elzy and friends — world class music from the soul of Ukraine
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Israeli checkpoints in Palestine, Festival Fascism and Denial of Access
As A.J. Niland and his staff at Huka Entertainment from New Orleans deny journalists access to a festival in … Continue reading Israeli checkpoints in Palestine, Festival Fascism and Denial of Access
TIME TO GET RESET: an interview with Alec Empire of Atari Teenage Riot
Berlin-based digital hardcore band Atari Teenage Riot launch their radical new album “RESET in Japan, epicenter of their global support … Continue reading TIME TO GET RESET: an interview with Alec Empire of Atari Teenage Riot
Thai rockers Fly, Audy, Rockestra join Bangkok protests against corruption
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Why Seoul’s CityBreak could become a world-class urban rock festival
by Christopher Johnson in Seoul, South Korea —– CityBreak festival, organized by Hyundai Card, has a really good thing going … Continue reading Why Seoul’s CityBreak could become a world-class urban rock festival
MUSIC: At Blue Note in Tokyo, it’s guitar whiz Pat Metheny playing at your table
story and photos by Christopher Johnson —– Akiko Kawamoto, a bank employee from Osaka, took a train for 600 kilometres, … Continue reading MUSIC: At Blue Note in Tokyo, it’s guitar whiz Pat Metheny playing at your table
MUSIC: Guitar whiz Pat Metheny set for no less than 12 shows in Tokyo
Japan audiences well-trained to appreciate the world’s greatest living guitarist by Christopher Johnson When I began writing feature stories about … Continue reading MUSIC: Guitar whiz Pat Metheny set for no less than 12 shows in Tokyo
Big Sugar aims to “Eliminate Ya” across Canada and US
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Frequency Festival rocks Austria with beer, babes, pretzels, and love
Deep in the heart of central Europe lurks one of the world’s better rock festivals. For four days in August, … Continue reading Frequency Festival rocks Austria with beer, babes, pretzels, and love
JAPAN: Fuji Rock show must go on
http://travel.cnn.com/tokyo/play/fuji-rock-festival-2011-show-must-go-784497 Fuji Rock Festival 2011: The show must go on Typhoons or meltdowns won’t stop organizer Masa Hidaka from throwing … Continue reading JAPAN: Fuji Rock show must go on
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