Last November, John ‘Drumbo’ French appeared at Rough Trade East in London to talk about the early days of Captain Beefheart’s Magic Band and the newly released Magic Band live album. Ahead of their upcoming UK tour (see below for dates) we bring you a video recorded on the night in which John describes working …
The new live album from the Magic Band is released on the 25th November and ahead of the release we have two videos filmed during the live performance at Under the Bridge in March. The thirteen track album features twelve original Don Van Vliet compositions and a Willie Dixon/Bo Diddley penned track, together forming a …
Out now: Buy or stream Captain Beefheart’s Magic Band are back and full of life. The band, led by the mercurial John “Drumbo” French performed a stellar concert of the Captain’s music in London during their spring tour in 2013. Joining the aforementioned Drumbo on stage are Danny “Feelers Reebo” Walley and Mark “Rockette Morton” …
The Magic Band recently finished up their UK tour, ending with a gig at London’s Under The Bridge venue. You can check out a couple of fan video’s from the last show of the tour below. Read Pete Feenstra’s review of the Under The Bridge gig on the Get Ready To Rock website. Please accept …