I have just added some newly released classic rock tracks into the “new music” high rotation slot on the station. Tune in now and listen for songs from the following albums:
The Moody Blues – Days Of Future Passed Live … recorded live with the Toronto World Festival Orchestra, this album captures one set of live “greatest hits” songs and then the fully performed album Days Of Future Passed. Listen for live versions of the tracks Question and The Story In Your Eyes. Read the review here.
Neil Young + Promise Of the Real – Paradox … this album is a soundtrack to a movie of the same name – which was filmed by Neil Young‘s partner Daryl Hannah. Listen for the track Peace Trail. Read the review here.
I have also added the following newly released songs into the “new music” high rotation slot:
Waiting For A Sign by Richie Blackmore’s Rainbow. This is the first rock song Richie Blackmore (Deep Purple / Blackmore’s Night) has recorded in a very long time – and it was well worth the wait. Here’s hoping there’s more to come.
Philly Forget Me Not by Daryl Hall & John Oates and Train. This track is a salute to the hall-of-fame duo’s hometown – and is a grooving little number (if I do say so myself).
Walls by Bon Jovi. This is the latest single release from the bands 2017 album This House Is Not For Sale. Read the review here.
Choice Classic Rock – classic rock like you’ve never heard it before!
I have just put 14 newly-released classic rock tracks into high rotation in the playlist. Listen for songs from the following recently released albums:
Jim Hendrix – Both Sides Of the Sky … Although he died 47 years ago – the Jimi Hendrix legacy lives on. This album contains studio music from sessions started in 1968 but never released on album. Listen for the tracks Mannish Boy and Lover Man. Read the review here.
Randy Bachman – By George By Randy … This album is Randy Bachman‘s tribute to George Harrison. It contains songs written by the ex-Beatle – but done very differently from the originals. Listen for the tracks Between Two Mountains (a Bachman original describing how Harrison was stuck between the two musical mountains of John Lennon and Paul McCartney) and Taxman. Read the review here.
Joan Baez – Whistle Down the Wind … From what will probably be Joan Baez‘s last album – listen for the track The Great Correction. Read the review here.
David Byrne – American Utopia … His first new solo album since 2004 – the former front man for Talking Heads takes an optimistic look at America. Listen for the tracks Every Day Is A Miracle and Everybody’s Coming To My House. Read the review here.
The Choir – Artifact: The Unreleased Album … Before there was The Raspberries – there was The Choir. This album celebrates the early incarnation of the band’s take on Power Pop which went on to so much success as The Raspberries. Listen for the track Anyway I Can. Read the review here.
Myles Goodwyn – Myles Goodwyn And Friends Of the Blues … Joined by David Wilcox, Rick Derringer, Frank Marino and a host of other blues players, the ex-April Wine frontman takes a long look at the blues. Listen for the tracks I Hate To See You Go (But I Love To Watch You Walk Away) and You Never Got The Best Of Me. Read the review here.
Judas Priest – Firepower … A little something for the metalheads from the brand new Judas Priest album. Listen for the track Rising From Ruins. Read the review here.
Myles Kennedy – Year Of the Tiger … Myles Kennedy was the go-to vocalist for two solo albums from Slash (of Guns n’ Roses). This is the celebrated vocalist and song writer’s first solo album. Listen for the title track Year Of the Tiger. Read the review here.
Matthews Southern Comfort – Like A Radio … Probably most famous for their cover of the Joni Mitchell song Woodstock (which was released in 1970), Matthews Southern Comfort is still making great music. Listen for the track Bits And Pieces. Read the review here.
John Mayall – Three For the Road … Recorded live in Germany last year, this album features only 3 players (John Mayall on vocals, harmonica and keyboards, Greg Rzab on bass, Jay Davenport on drums) but delivers a polished, laid back set of Mayall‘s favourite songs. Listen for the track I Feel So Bad. Read the review here.
Choice Classic Rock – classic rock like you’ve never heard it before!
After being moved to a different server by my music stream provider – the radio stream is back up – but we are no longer available via iTunes.
However, the address for the Choice Classic Rock stream had to be changed. This resulted in some of the third party web sites having the wrong streaming address – which no longer play anything. I am in the process of updating all the radio station directories on the internet with the new streaming address – but this is a long painstaking process.
Even worse – I contacted iTunes and informed them of the change in the music stream server address – but received an email saying that they were “no longer adding or modifying Internet stations” in the iTunes app. So if you are used to listening to us through iTunes on the Internet Radio preset that was there – it will no longer work. There is no money in it for iTunes I suppose – so they have stopped support for internet radio stations in the iTunes app.
My apologies to anyone who listened through iTunes (I know there were a lot of you) – but these circumstances are beyond my control. However, having said that – you can manually type the music stream address into iTunes and listen to the station by following these steps:
Start the iTunes app.
Go to the File menu and select Open stream.
Type (or copy and paste) the following: http://bb23.sonixcast.com:20012 into the URL field.
Click the OK button.
Thanks for your continued support.
Choice Classic Rock – classic rock like you’ve never heard it before!
The Choice Classic Rock station is currently down. My sincere apologies – but my station’s host moved us to a new server, and a host of issues have cropped up. We are diligently working on this issue and hope to have it resolved as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience.
I have just put 14 newly-released classic rock tracks into high rotation in the playlist. Start streaming now (it’s always free – and commercial free!) and listen for songs from the following recently released albums:
The Doors – Live At the Isle of Wight Festival 1970 … this recording of the doors last live appearance prior to the death of Jim Morrison has finally been released. Listen for the tracks Break On Through (To the Other Side) and Ship Of Fools.Read the review here.
Toto – Greatest Hits: 40 Trips Around the Sun … This greatest hits package celebrates 40 years since the release of their first album. Listen for the new tracks included on the album Spanish Sea and Struck By Lightning.Read the review here.
Simple Minds – Walk Between Worlds … a brand new 18th studio album from the band that was so popular in the 1980’s. Listen for the tracks Magic and Summer.Read the review here.
John Oates – Arkansas … this member of the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame as part of Hall & Oates has just released his latest project. It is a distinctly different sound for someone remembered as slick and soulful. Listen for the track Dig Back Deep.Read the review here.
Kayak – Seventeen … one of Holland’s biggest bands in the 1970s – they are still turning out solid prog rock – even after 45 years. Listen for the tracks La Peregrina (She Wanders Alone) and Somebody.Read the review here.
Steve Hackett – Wuthering Heights: Live In Birmingham … The new live album from the former Genesis guitar player features his own solo compositions, as well as several Genesis tracks – including the entire Wind and Wuthering. Listen for the track Every Day.Read the review here.
Rick Springfield – The Snake King … I know, I know – you are asking “Rick Springfield?” Yes – Rick Springfield. This is a very solid album featuring great songs. Listen for the track Little Demon (Parts 1 and 2) and make up your own mind!Read the review here.
Joe Perry – Sweetzerland Manifesto … this solo album from the Aerosmith guitar player features guest vocals from Cheap Trick‘s Robin Zander and The New York Doll‘s David Johansen. Listen for the track Aye, Aye, Aye.Read the review here.
Jeff Lynne’s ELO – Wembley Or Bust … released a while back – this album features live versions of ELO classics, as well as the track I have just added into the rotation – a cover of The Traveling Wilburys song Handle With Care.Read the review here.
I have also added into high rotation the latest single from Alice Cooper‘s latest album Paranormal. Listen for the track The Sound of A.
Choice Classic Rock – classic rock like you’ve never heard it before!
After a quiet holiday season (music release-wise), we finally have some new tracks released! I have just put 6 newly-released classic rock tracks into high rotation in the playlist. Start streaming now (it’s free) and listen for songs from the following recently released albums:
The Yardbirds – Yardbirds ’68 … this Jimmy Page produced double release contains one disc of live material recorded in May of 1968 at the Anderson Theatre in New York, and one disc of never previously officially released “studio sketches” recorded by the band during the same period – consisting of eight tracks ranging in quality from near finished master takes to bare bone instrumental scratch tracks. Listen for the tracks The Train Kept A Rollin’ and Over Under Sideways Down. Read the review here.
Strawbs – The Ferryman’s Curse … this critically acclaimed album from the English prog-rock band fronted by Dave Cousins (which has been recording since 1968) is a joy to listen to. Listen for the tracks In The Beginning/The Nails In the Hands of Christ and We Have the Power. Read the review here.
Joe Satriani – What Happens Next … If you like the electric guitar – you will find this album a pure delight. One of the finest guitar players on the planet has released another album of sizzling instrumentals. Listen for the tracks Smooth Soul and Cherry Blossoms. Read the review here.
Choice Classic Rock – classic rock like you’ve never heard it before!
I have just added 22 new classic rock tracks into high rotation on the playlist. Tune in and listen for songs from the following newly released albums:
U2 – Songs Of Experience … from their long-awaited album, I have added 5 new tracks into high rotation. Listen for the songs The Showman (Little More Better), Red Flag Day, Lights Of Home, American Soul and The Little Things That Give You Away. Read the review here.
Van Morrison – Versatile … from his second album released this year, listen for the tracks I Forgot That Love Existed and Start All Over Again. Read the review here.
Squeeze – The Knowledge … listen for the track Innocence In Paradise. Read the review here.
The Rolling Stones – On Air … from this double CD package of early live recordings, listen for the track Fanny Mae. Read the review here.
Ten Years After – A Sting In the Tale … although Alvin Lee passed in 2013, the remaining member of the band have release an excellent new record. Listen for the tracks Two Lost Souls and Miss Constable. Read the review here.
Virgil & Steve Howe – Nexus … this all-instrumental album features Steve Howe (of Yes) and his son Virgil Howe. It was recorded just prior to the untimely passing of Virgil. Listen for the track Night Hawk. Read the review here.
Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band – I Knew You When … listen for the tracks Busload Of Faith and Runaway Train. Read the review here.
Neil Young + Promise Of the Real – The Visitor … this is Neil Young‘s second release this year. Listen for the songs Diggin’ A Hole and Fly By Night Deal. Read the review here.
Downchild – Something I’ve Done … listen for the track Something I’ve Done from this Canadian blues band’s new release. Read the review here.
Gary Numan – Savage … famous for his early hit Cars – Gary Numan released this new album a couple of months ago. I have added the excellent track When The World Comes Apart to the playlist. Read the review here.
Tears For Fears – Rule The World: The Greatest Hits … listen for a newly recorded track called I Love You But I’m Lost from the band’s latest greatest hits collection. Read the review here.
Kansas – Leftoverture Live And Beyond … this recording captures their recent American tour. Listen for the track The Voyage Of Eight Eighteen. Read the review here.
Gregg Allman – Southern Blood … this album is so good I have added a couple more tracks into high rotation. Listen for the songs Willin’ and I Love The Life I Live. Read the review here.
Choice Classic Rock – classic rock like you’ve never heard it before!
I have just added five new tracks into high rotation on the playlist. Tune in and listen for the following songs:
U2 (ft. Kendrick Lamar) – Get Out Of Your Own Way … from the band’s impending new project Songs Of Experience (which is scheduled for full release on December 1st, 2017).
Toto – Alone … an early single from Toto‘s next release – which is called Greatest Hits: 40 Trips Around the Sun. The album celebrating 40 years of Toto is scheduled for release early in 2018.
Bryan Adams – Please Stay … this track is the single off the latest greatest hits collection from this Canadian rocker – which is called Ultimate. Read the review here.
Joe Satriani – Thunder High On the Mountain … this is the second single from the guitar virtuoso’s soon-to-be-released album – What Happens Next – which is due for release on January 18th, 2018.
Appice – Monsters and Heroes … from the newly released project from the Appice brothers – Carmine Appice (of Vanilla Fudge and Jeff Beck) and Vinny Appice. This track rocks very heavy. Read the review here.
Choice Classic Rock – classic rock like you’ve never heard it before!
