Johnny Depp narrates an in-depth look at one of America’s most influential rock bands of the late 60’s and early 70’s, the Doors, and the group’s charismatic frontman, Jim Morrison. WATCH ON SLING… Continue Reading
6/16/20 Brewsday Tuesday – THE BEERS ARE BACK!
The Beers are Back on #BrewsdayTuesday! DreZ and @HucksBeerBuzz are back to the basics… IPAs! This round includes some brews from @FootHillsBrewing and @hiwirebrewing and the beers only get bigger on DreZ and @Hucksbeerbuzz drink some more IPAs. This time from @BlueJacketdc and @ShortThrowBrewing!… Continue Reading
ROCK DOC OF THE DAY – GEORGE HARRISON: Living in the Material World (Sling TV)
Martin Scorsese’s portrait of the late George Harrison, tracing his life from his beginnings in Liverpool to becoming a world-famous musician, philanthropist and filmmaker. This program weaves together interviews with George and his closest friends, photographs and archive footage including live performances – much of it previously unseen. WATCH ON SLING… Continue Reading
ROCK DOC OF THE DAY – ECHO IN THE CANYON (Netflix)
A look at how musical groups such as The Byrds, The Beach Boys, Buffalo Springfield, and The Mamas & the Papas birthed the beginnings of the Laurel Canyon music scene and how the echo of these artists’ creations reverberated across the world. WATCH ON NETFLIX… Continue Reading
ROCK DOC OF THE DAY – LONG STRANGE TRIP (Amazon Prime)
The Grateful Dead earned a reputation for their sprawling, psychedelic sound, and prolific touring. This four-hour documentary–split into six episodes on Prime Video–addresses everything from the childhood of the band’s leader, Jerry Garcia, to the Deadheads that followed the band on their extensive tours. Built around the 1960s counter-cultural ideals, The Grateful Dead fostered a…… Continue Reading
ROCK DOC OF THE DAY- DAVID BOWIE: The Last Five Years (Amazon Prime)
A detailed look at Bowie’s last albums, `The Next Day’ and `Blackstar’, and his play `Lazarus’. In his final five years, Bowie not only began producing music again, but returned to the core and defining themes of his career. WATCH ON AMAZON… Continue Reading
ROCK DOC OF THE DAY- THE BEATLES: Eight Days A Week (Hulu)
Filmmaker Ron Howard examines the early years of the Beatles, from their club dates in Liverpool, England, to their concert tours in Europe and the rest of the world. WATCH ON HULU… Continue Reading
6/9/20 Brewsday Tuesday – N/A BREWDOG
Time to get wasted! Or not so much. DreZ and @HucksBeerBuzz try some non-alcoholic beers from @Brewdogofficial on #BrewsdayTuesday including their collaboration beer with @lambofgod “Ghost Walker!… Continue Reading
ROCK DOC OF THE DAY- PUNK IN AFRICA (Vudu)
Three chords, three countries, one revolution…PUNK IN AFRICA is the story of the multiracial punk movement within the recent political and social upheavals experienced in three Southern African countries: South Africa, Mozambique and Zimbabwe. WATCH ON VUDU… Continue Reading
ROCK DOC OF THE DAY- METALLICA: Some Kind Of Monster (Netflix)
After bassist Jason Newsted quits the band in 2001, heavy metal superstars Metallica realize that they need an intervention. In this revealing documentary, filmmakers follow the three rock stars as they hire a group therapist and grapple with 20 years of repressed anger and aggression. Between searching for a replacement bass player, creating a new…… Continue Reading
ROCK DOC OF THE DAY-THE DECLINE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION (Tubi)
Director Penelope Spheeris surveys the late-1970s Los Angeles punk scene: X, Black Flag, Fear, Germs, Catholic Discipline, Alice Bag Band. WATCH ON TUBI… Continue Reading
ROCK DOC OF THE DAY-SOUND CITY (YouTube)
Dave Grohl explores the history of the Sound City recording studio in Los Angeles, where some of the greatest rock albums of all time were perfected and recorded.… Continue Reading
6/2/20 Brewsday Tuesday – ASLIN
@Hucksbeerbuzz and DreZ are back at it, drinking beer on a #BrewsdayTuesday. This time, some more yummy brews from @AslinBeerCo.… Continue Reading
ROCK DOC OF THE DAY- REMASTERED TRACK 2: TRICKY DICK AND THE MAN IN BLACK (Netflix)
Concerned by a rising rock-n-roll influence on a growing liberal fanbase, President Nixon invited Johnny Cash to the White House to solidify his base in the traditionally more conservative genre of country music. What Cash did instead was subversive and surprised everyone. WATCH ON NETFLIX … Continue Reading
ROCK DOC OF THE DAY- THE ROLLING STONES Olé Olé Olé: A Trip Across Latin America (Netflix)
This feature documentary follows The Rolling Stones’ tour of early 2016 through 10 Latin American cities. The film combines their electrifying live performances from across the tour and from the historic tour finale as the first ever rock band to perform in Havana, providing an intimate insight into the world of The Rolling Stones. WATCH…… Continue Reading
ROCK DOC OF THE DAY- SYD: Dark Side Of The Music (Amazon Prime)
The superstardom of Pink Floyd is born out of a love for their pioneering sound and unmatchable presence. Gazing into the past you will uncover the turbulent and troubling reality of counter-culture, drug abuse and helplessness. WATCH ON AMAZON PRIME… Continue Reading
ROCK DOC OF THE DAY- KURT COBAIN: Montage Of Heck (Amazon Prime)
In this authorized documentary, filmmaker Brett Morgen uses material from the Cobains’ personal archives in an in-depth examination of the Nirvana frontman’s childhood, music career and untimely death. WATCH ON AMAZON PRIME… Continue Reading
ROCK DOC OF THE DAY- UNTIL THE LIGHT TAKES US (Amazon Prime)
Until The Light Takes Us is a 2009 feature documentary about Norwegian black metal, from directors Aaron Aites and Audrey Ewell. The film features interviews with the originators of black metal, including Varg Vikernes who is interviewed in prison, where he was incarcerated for killing a bandmate. The film attempts to unravel the truth behind…… Continue Reading
5/26/20 Brewsday Tuesday – CROOKED RUN
Pretty sure everyone could use a beer right now…so might as well have one with DreZ and @Hucksbeerbuzz! Tune in as the try some IPA’s from @CrookedRunBrewing.… Continue Reading
ROCK DOC OF THE DAY-WHO IS HARRY NILSSON?: And Why Is Everybody Talkin’ About him? (Amazon Prime)
Brian Wilson, Yoko Ono and Robin Williams are among Nilsson’s friends, family and colleagues who delve into the acclaimed singer-songwriter’s music, creative process and personal demons. WATCH ON AMAZON PRIME… Continue Reading