Ten years ago this weekend along with  my good friends Tom and Gary (and Terry and Kam), I watched England triumph over Scotland 2-0 on Saturday afternoon (sorry Billy!) Then we all ventured to Birmingham in a mini bus driven by the Foy boy to witness Robert and the Priory Of Brion performing in the lounge bar of the Kings Heath Red Lion pub.
Ten years on history is repeating itself sort of, as later today we will soak up a bit of the England v Brazil friendly then venture out …

Them Crooked Vultures have streamed their new album on line via their You Tube page. Almost two weeks before the release of the much anticipated debut album, adverts appeared on the bands web-site stating “Fuck Patience, Let’s Dance.” Each of the 13 tracks appears with the album art-work replacing the need of actual video.
You can listen to the entire album here.
In related news, John Paul Jones is set to answer fans’ questions in a future issue of Uncut magazine. If you’ve got a question you’d like to ask then head …

 
As mentioned last week Robert Plant turned up at Francis Dunnery’s end of tour show at The Walls Oswestry Shrophire, on November 6, 2009. Robert joined the former Fate Of Nations tour guitarist for a (loose) version of Calling To You. The pair were aided by Francis touring band, The New Progressives featuring Tom Brislin – keyboards, Dorie Jackson – vocals, Brett Kull – guitar, Jamie Bishop – bass and Paul Ramsey – drums. Bernie Marsden also appeared during the nights festivities for an extended jam. Follow this link to …

It’s been pretty hectic here with ongoing work on the forthcoming TBL magazine and preparing the launch of the 2010 TBL Subscription offer. There are some exciting plans ahead with the magazine as you can see from the site. Subscribe before December 31st and there’s a £5 off offer on the next Tight But Loose Publishing title Led Zeppelin Feather In The Wind, Over Europe 1980 – 30 Years Gone due out next year.,
The Tight But Loose magazine continues to be a unique publication – offering news, views and …

At the annual Classic Rock & Roll Of Honour Awards held on Monday night at the Park Lane Hotel in London, John Bonham was awarded the Tommy Vance Inspiration Award. The award is in recognition of John’s continued inspiration to the world of rock music and was fittingly presented to John’s sister Debbie and mother Joan. The evening was a star studded affair attended by Jimmy Page, Pete Townshend, Ron Wood , Brian May , Joe Perry , Jeff Beck, Paul Rodgers, Iggy Pop, Slash, Tony Iommi , Ginger Baker, …

Them Crooked Vultures have the track “Mind Eraser, No Chaser” available as a free download for a limited time on iTunes. It’s a trademark Homme/Grohl work out, with squelching guitar that lurches around over big pounding drums. JPJ adds a steady bass line and adds backing vocals. And watch out for the brass band at the end!
The band’s debut album, Them Crooked Vultures, will be released on Nov. 17, and is available for pre-order now.

Francis Dunnery has announced a series of special guests for his final tour date on Friday November 6th at The Walls Restaurant, Oswestry that includes Robert Plant. See www.francisdunnery.com. Francis’ new album includes a version of the Fate Of Nations track Calling to You.

Davis Guggenheim’s music documentary, “It Might Get Loud,” about the history of the electric guitar featuring Jimmy Page, the Edge and Jack White, receives a digital download release on iTunes on December 8th, ahead of its worldwide release on December 22. Guggenheim revealed the actual DVD release of “It Might Get Loud” will feature up to nine additional performances.

Robert Plant made an unannounced appearance at BBC WM’s ‘Bev’s Big Bash’ at the Jam House in Birmingham on 27th October 2009. ELO star Bev had organised the charity bash to raise money for the Birmingham’s Children’s Hospital Kidney Kids Appeal. Bev and his band, Bev Bevan’s Move, took to the stage along with soul singer Ruby Turner and Belle Sorelle (X Factor boot camp runners up), and were joined by Robert later in the evening for a mini set of standards. As Robert began his set he said to …

Robert Plant attended the annual Q Awards on Monday and collected the prestigious “Outstanding Contribution to Music’’ award. His comments after receiving the award, also inadvertently sparked a round of familiar ‘’Zeppelin to reform’’ rumours. The award was presented by Ibrahim from Tinariwen and Bob Harris, and included a video message from Alison Krauss. Bob Harris paid tribute to his friend of forty years. He described him as “a wonderfully exciting person to be around, an artist who has never lost his wanderlust”. Robert’s acceptance speech was heartfelt and he …