Occasionally, in a quiet moment, I might find myself reflecting on the demise of the Western. At a recent preview screening for 3.10 To Yuma – starring marquee names Russell Crowe and Christian Bale, no less – the attendance was barely into double figures. I wonder, then, how the brilliant The Assassination Of Jesse James By The Coward Robert Ford will fare?

The 90s punk rock'n'rollers put out a Jukebox of hits and bits

Elton John, Bono and Sting all pay homage to the singer

Circulus amongst acts to play legendary venue's final bash

Saluting the life of the opera legend who passed away this morning

First stop is a return to OZ after 15 years

The worldwide jaunt finally reaches UK - plus win two tickets for Saturday's show!

Ending the will she/won't she appear? A standing ovation for 'Love Is A Losing Game' at last night's Mercurys

Nice to see on the responses to my comeback blog that a few of you are sharing the love for the Ethiopiques comps. The Yegelle Tezeta and Girma Beyene tracks mentioned by Citizensound and Tunetourist aren’t on the "Very Best Of Ethiopiques" set, but thanks for the recommendations for Volumes 8 and 9.

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