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Steve Newton

@earofnewt.bsky.social

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freelance music-writer and journalist for 40+ years; author of the 2018 beer-table book Gord Downie; owner of the website earofnewt.com; check out over 700 of my audio interviews with rock legends since 1982 on my Patreon page: www.patreon.com/c/earofnewt

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Steve Newton @earofnewt.bsky.social · 1h

just posted my 40-year-old article on #VanHalen for the first time "The way I look at it it's not screwing up, it's improvisation." --Alex Van Halen, 1986 @sammyhagar.com @riffology.co @ultclassicrock.bsky.social @blabbermouthnet.bsky.social @rocksbackpages.bsky.social

Van Halen's rejuvenated lineup heads to Vancouver on the 5150 Tour, plans to "kick ass all over the place"

One of the most talked-about personnel changes in '80s hard rock was Sammy Hagar's replacing David Lee Roth as lead singer for Van Halen.

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Steve Newton @earofnewt.bsky.social · 4h

my review of #GeoffTate in "Vancouver" last night @geofftateofficial.bsky.social @clodaghmccarthy.bsky.social @progrockjournal.bsky.social @progmetalmania.bsky.social @operationmindcrime.bsky.social @thisdayinmetal.bsky.social @blabbermouthnet.bsky.social @classicrockmag.bsky.social

Geoff Tate's fabled pipes still potent enough to power Operation: Mindcrime's primo prog-metal

I gotta admit, I wasn't totally sure that I'd be loving Geoff Tate's concert at the Great Canadian Casino Vancouver last night.

Steve Newton @earofnewt.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

"I used to think that only America’s way, way was right But now the holy dollar rules everybody’s lives Gotta make a million–doesn’t matter who dies!" it's sad how those lyrics from 1988's "Revolution Calling" still ring true today looking forward to hearing #GeoffTate sing them tonight:

Vancouver prog-metal fans rejoice: Geoff Tate is bringing Queensrÿche's Operation: Mindcrime back to town

One of my favourite prog-metal albums of all time is Operation: Mindcrime, released by Queensrÿche in the Year of Our Metal Lord, 1988.

Steve Newton @earofnewt.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

happy 72nd birthday to #DavidLeeRoth, who once told me how he felt about leaving #VanHalen @davidleeroth.bsky.social @ultclassicrock.bsky.social @blabbermouthnet.bsky.social @riffology.co @rocksbackpages.bsky.social @rockandrollgarage.bsky.social

That time I asked David Lee Roth if he regretted leaving Van Halen

I did my first interview with David Lee Roth in June of 1994, when he was promoting his Nile Rodgers-produced album Your Filthy Little Mouth.

Steve Newton @earofnewt.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

looking forward to seeing #GeoffTate at the #GreatCanadianCasinoVancouver tomorrow night (Oct. 10) Here's my interview with him from (way) back in the day @geofftateofficial.bsky.social @operationmindcrime.bsky.social @progrockjournal.bsky.social @ultclassicrock.bsky.social

Queensrÿche's Geoff Tate praises the "real musicians" of prog-rock

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON DEC. 19, 1991 By Steve Newton When it comes to progressive rock bands from the ’70s, there’s no middle ground—people either love ’em or hate ’em. Fans of groups like Yes, King ...

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Steve Newton @earofnewt.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

35 years ago today #Anthrax vocalist #JoeyBelladonna called me up from Dallas while his band was touring with #PublicEnemy and we had a nice seven-minute chat @joeyanthrax.bsky.social @ultclassicrock.bsky.social @blabbermouthnet.bsky.social @thrashmetaldad.bsky.social

Joey Belladonna of Anthrax, October 9, 1991 | Ear of Newt

I've interviewed four members of Anthrax over the years: Scott Ian, Frank Bello, John Bush, and Joey Belladonna. Belladonna was the first on

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Steve Newton @earofnewt.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

my list of cool stuff to do in #Vancouver this weekend @geofftateofficial.bsky.social @cityofvancouver.bsky.social @vanartgallery.bsky.social @viffest.bsky.social @torontoraptor.bsky.social @laclippers.bsky.social @nbacanada.bsky.social

Newt's top 10 things to do in Vancouver this weekend, October 9 to 11

Former Queensrÿche frontman Geoff Tate performs the band’s 1988 LP Operation: Mindcrime in its entirety at Great Canadian Casino Vancouver.

Steve Newton @earofnewt.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

in celebration of #JohnMellencamp's 75th birthday, here's the article I wrote about him back in '88, posted for the first time

John Cougar Mellencamp factoids and quotes on sex, success, and commercial horrors, circa 1988

"I never really thought about being a big success. Hell, we could talk in two years and I could be playing the shittiest club in the world. "

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Steve Newton @earofnewt.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Victoria's #JetsOverhead open for 54-40 at #Vancouver's #CommodoreBallroom this Friday and Saturday Here's my interview with singer #AdamKittredge from 2007 @5440.bsky.social @livenationconcerts.bsky.social

Victoria's Jets Overhead soar with help from studio aces Neil Osborne and Warne Livesey

The guitar-driven music on Bridges is reminiscent of 54-40, although overall it's more in the darkly melodic Death Cab for Cutie vein.

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Steve Newton @earofnewt.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

#GeoffTate brings his Operation: Mindcrime--The Final Chapter tour to the #GreatCanadianCasinoVancouver this Saturday Here's my interview with him from 35 years ago @geofftateofficial.bsky.social @progrockjournal.bsky.social @ultclassicrock.bsky.social @classicrockmag.bsky.social

Geoff Tate of Queensrÿche, December 9, 1991 | Ear of Newt

I've interviewed Geoff Tate three times, but I think this is my favourite of the three conversations because at the time Queensrÿche was tou

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Steve Newton @earofnewt.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Steve Newton @earofnewt.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

anybody wanna watch some exceptional #horror flicks for free? @fangoria.bsky.social @dreadcentral.bsky.social @horrormakesushappy.com @slasherfilm2024.bsky.social @nerdhorror.com @horrormovieblog.bsky.social @horrormoviepodcast.bsky.social @scarymoviegroup.bsky.social @tubimovies.bsky.social

The 10 best horror films now streaming on Tubi, reviewed (October 2026)

The world is a scary place right now, what with all the wars, the threat of AI, and the possibility that the Republicans might stay in power.

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Steve Newton @earofnewt.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

remembering #EddieVanHalen, who died six years ago today His big brother once told me when he first knew that Eddie had the makings of a guitar legend @riffology.co @ultclassicrock.bsky.social @guitarworld.com.web.brid.gy @gregrenoff.bsky.social

That time I asked Alex Van Halen when he first knew that Eddie had the makings of a guitar legend

It was clear right away that the guy creating the six-string racket on "You Really Got Me" had the makings of a guitar legend.

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Steve Newton @earofnewt.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

15 years ago today #TomMorello called me up from his L.A. home and explained his musician/activist mindset As a Canadian, I'm glad there's righteous guys like him around, especially now @tommorelloofficial.bsky.social @ratmofficial.bsky.social @jojofromjerz.bsky.social

Tom Morello, October 6, 2011 | Ear of Newt

Tom Morello is one of those activist-minded musicians who use their talent to bring attention to important causes they feel strongly about.

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Steve Newton @earofnewt.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

35 years ago today #BobRock showcased his new band #Rockhead at the #RockCellar in #Vancouver. That's a lotta rock @cityofvancouver.bsky.social @classicrockmag.bsky.social @ultclassicrock.bsky.social @riffology.co @rocksbackpages.bsky.social @rocknroll.bsky.social

Superstar producer Bob Rock gets his guitar jollies at the Rock Cellar with riff-based Rockhead

After producing hits by Motley Crue, the Cult, and Metallica, Bob Rock is tying on the gloves and stepping into the ring with Rockhead.

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Steve Newton @earofnewt.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

happy 83rd birthday to American rock legend #SteveMiller, who once told me about his "unpleasant" experience with the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: "We were just being used.” @blabbermouthnet.bsky.social @classicrockmag.bsky.social @ultclassicrock.bsky.social

Steve Miller recalls his "unpleasant" experience with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

After he was inducted into the Rock and Roll of Fame in 2016, American rock legend Steve Miller famously ranted against the Rock Hall.

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Steve Newton @earofnewt.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

just posted the full audio of my 2013 interview with blues great #TajMahal on my Patreon page Here's a free excerpt: @tajmahalblues.bsky.social @kebmo.com @ericclapton.bsky.social @jasonatbsr.bsky.social @bluesrockreview.bsky.social @bluesmagazine.bsky.social

That time Taj Mahal called me up and told me about the Crossroads Guitar Festival he'd just played

I did my second interview with blues great Taj Mahal in April of 2013, when his trio was headed to Vancouver on a bill with Shemekia Copeland.

Steve Newton @earofnewt.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

remembering #StevieRayVaughan, born on this day in 1954 in Dallas, Texas He once told me that he gets most nervous playing in front of just one person @davidgogoblues.bsky.social @fenderguitarsamps.bsky.social @ultclassicrock.bsky.social @guitarworld.com.web.brid.gy

That time Stevie Ray Vaughan told me that he gets most nervous playing in front of just one person

When I interviewed Stevie for the second time I asked him if he ever got nervous knowing he was performing to an audience of millions.

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Steve Newton @earofnewt.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

happy 76th birthday to #MikeRutherford of #Genesis, who once told me about the biggest highlights of his band's career @progrockjournal.bsky.social @progrocksongs.bsky.social @progrockgenesis.bsky.social @progressiverock.bsky.social @ultclassicrock.bsky.social @blabbermouthnet.bsky.social

That time I asked Mike Rutherford about the biggest highlights of Genesis' career

Way back in December of 1983 I did an interview with Mike Rutherford, who at the time was the guitarist-bassist in Genesis.

Steve Newton @earofnewt.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

just posted the full audio of my 2012 interview with Memphis bluesman #AlvinYoungbloodHart on my #Patreon page Here's an excerpt: earofnewt.com/2026/10/02/i... @rorygallagher.com @thinlizzyfanatic.bsky.social @ultclassicrock.bsky.social @classicrockmag.bsky.social

Steve Newton @earofnewt.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

40 years ago today #JohnFogerty released his fourth solo album, Eye of the Zombie Here's my original review from '86 @johnfogerty.com @fogertyj055.bsky.social @ultclassicrock.bsky.social

Album review: John Fogerty, Eye of the Zombie (1986)

The playing on Eye of the Zombie is definitely up to par, and Fogerty's voice is strong, but song-for-song Centerfield still takes the cake.

Steve Newton @earofnewt.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

remembering the Master of the Telecaster, #AlbertCollins, born on this day in 1932 in Leona, Texas He once told me what attracted him to the blues @fenderguitarsamps.bsky.social @davidgogoblues.bsky.social @jasonatbsr.bsky.social @bluesrockreview.bsky.social @bluesmusic.bsky.social

That time I called up the Ice Man, Albert Collins, and asked what attracted him to the blues

Here's what it sounded like back in 1985 when I called up Albert Collins and asked him about his earliest attraction to the blues.

Steve Newton @earofnewt.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

my list of cool stuff to do in #Vancouver this weekend @deertick.bsky.social @nhlcanucks.bsky.social @theimprovcentre.bsky.social @vanartgallery.bsky.social @cityofvancouver.bsky.social @viffest.bsky.social

Newt's top 10 things to do in Vancouver this weekend, October 2 to 4

Rhode Island indie-rock quartet Deer Tick performs tunes from new album Coin-O-Matic at the Hollywood Theatre on Sunday.

Steve Newton @earofnewt.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

just posted my 1989 interview with #ColinJames for the first time "[The new album] might be called Colin James and the Colin James Band, featuring Colin James. Or maybe Colinization--I'm kinda pushing for that." @colinjamesmusic.bsky.social @davidgogoblues.bsky.social @bluesrockreview.bsky.social

Colin James checks in from Memphis where his sophomore album is taking shape

Vancouver's fave young blues-rocker had to travel all the way down to Tennessee to record the vocal and guitar parts for his next album.

Steve Newton @earofnewt.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

just posted an audio excerpt from my 2008 interview with the Answer's #CormacNeeson in which he talks about his band's passion for Irish guitar-rock @rorygallagher.com @ultclassicrock.bsky.social @acdcbrasil.bsky.social

The Answer listened to Rory Gallagher's "Walk on Hot Coals" to get the blood boiling before opening for AC/DC on the Black Ice Tour

In November of 2008 I called up the Answer vocalist Cormac Neeson in New Jersey, where his Irish hard-rock quartet was touring with AC/DC.

Steve Newton @earofnewt.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

happy 62nd birthday to the #GooGooDolls' #RobbyTakac, who once told me that his band was almost #Canadian "We’re probably the closest thing to being Canadian you’ll find in America." @googoodollsmusic.bsky.social @robbytakac.bsky.social @ultclassicrock.bsky.social @blabbermouthnet.bsky.social

Growing up in Buffalo, the Goo Goo Dolls are almost Canadian

“We’re probably the closest thing to being Canadian you’ll find in America. I mean, I could drive a golf ball to Canada from my house."

Steve Newton @earofnewt.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

just posted the full audio of my 2012 interview with #PattersonHood of the #DowntownRumblers (and the #DriveByTruckers) @drivebytruckers.bsky.social @dbtph.bsky.social @jaygonzalez.bsky.social @nodepression.bsky.social @atorecords.bsky.social

Patterson Hood of Downtown Rumblers (and Drive-By Truckers), September 18, 2012 | Ear of Newt

I did my fifth interview with Drive-By Truckers singer-guitarist Patterson Hood when he was touring behind his third solo album, Heat Lightn

Steve Newton @earofnewt.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

happy 78th birthday to #GrandFunk's #MarkFarner, who once told me how he became a born-again #Christian

That time Mark Farner of Grand Funk told me how he became a born-again Christian

Man, if there's one song I remember fondly from the summer of 1973 it's Grand Funk's "We're An American Band".

Steve Newton @earofnewt.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

just posted the full audio of my 2013 interview with Louisiana slide-guitar wizard #SonnyLandreth on my #Patreon page Here's a free excerpt: @fenderguitarsamps.bsky.social @davidgogoblues.bsky.social @jasonatbsr.bsky.social @bluesrockreview.bsky.social

That time Sonny Landreth told me about his favourite Crossroads Guitar Festival moment with Eric Clapton

I did my fourth interview with Sonny Landreth in January of 2013, when he was touring behind his all-instrumental album, Elemental Journey.

Steve Newton @earofnewt.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

just posted my 1989 review of Christian heavy-metal band #Guardian at the Metro in #Vancouver for the first time

Christian metal quartet Guardian cranks it up at the Metro and leaves the Bible backstage

Guardian is the latest Christian metal act to come on the scene, with its debut album, First Watch, produced by Oz Fox of Stryper.

Steve Newton @earofnewt.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

on this day in 1989 I did the first of my five interviews with #GordDownie of the #TragicallyHip Sure do miss that guy @thetragicallyhip.bsky.social @gorddownie.bsky.social @gorddownieofficial.bsky.social @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social @canadianmusicblog.bsky.social

Gord Downie of the Tragically Hip, September 28, 1989 | Ear of Newt

I was a huge Hip fan back in its heyday, and during that time--between 1989 and 1996--I got to interview singer Gord Downie five times. Thos

Steve Newton @earofnewt.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

happy 83rd birthday to Canadian rock legend #RandyBachman, who once told me what it felt like when #TheGuessWho's "American Woman" hit #1 on the charts @randysvinyltap.bsky.social @burtoncummings.com @theguesswhoband.bsky.social @strombo.bsky.social @socanmusic.bsky.social @billboard.com

That time Randy Bachman told me what it felt like when the Guess Who's "American Woman" hit number one

Canadian rock legend Randy Bachman is one of those few musicians who can say that they've reached the top in two different bands.

Steve Newton @earofnewt.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

there's some pretty decent #concerts happening in #Vancouver next month @geofftateofficial.bsky.social @rickshawtheatre.bsky.social @brunomarsaccess.bsky.social @bcplacestadium.bsky.social @foxcabaret.bsky.social @deertick.bsky.social @cityofvancouver.bsky.social

Newt's top 10 Vancouver concerts to check out in October 2026

Former Queensrÿche frontman Geoff Tate performs the band's 1988 album Operation: Mindcrime in its entirety on October 10.

Steve Newton @earofnewt.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

just posted my 1986 review of #CoreyHart in #Vancouver for the first time The girls were going nuts for the guy @coreyhart.bsky.social @canadianmusicblog.bsky.social

Corey Hart has young girls screaming and fainting as his Boy in the Box Tour hits Vancouver

During "Sunny Place, Shady People" one girl fainted and had to be lifted over the barricade at the foot of the stage and carried away.

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Steve Newton @earofnewt.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

just posted an audio excerpt from my 2010 interview with American guitar-wizard #JoeSatriani @joesatriani.com @blabbermouthnet.bsky.social @classicrockmag.bsky.social @guitarworld.com.web.brid.gy @guitarplayer.com.web.brid.gy

That time I asked Joe Satriani who he'd been listening to lately

I did my seventh interview with Joe Satriani back in December of 2010, when he was touring behind his 13th studio album.

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Steve Newton @earofnewt.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

remembering #ShannonHoon of #BlindMelon, born on this day in 1967 in Lafayette, Louisiana He once told me about his love/hate relationship with "Johnny Rotten" @johnlydonofficial.bsky.social @blabbermouthnet.bsky.social

That time Shannon Hoon of Blind Melon told me about his love/hate relationship with John Lydon

I only got to interview Blind Melon frontman Shannon Hoon once before his tragic drug-overdose death at the age of 28.

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Steve Newton @earofnewt.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

35 years ago today #PearlJam played the #TownPump in #Vancouver, performing tunes off its new debut album, #Ten @pearljam.com @pearljamonline.bsky.social @pearljamfc.bsky.social @eddievedder.bsky.social @classicrockmag.bsky.social @ultclassicrock.bsky.social

Promising Pearl Jam pulls off a loud one at the Town Pump in Vancouver

From the sound of thing Pearl Jam has what it takes to follow fellow Seattlers Alice in Chains right up the charts...

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Steve Newton @earofnewt.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I just got inspired to write a blog after hearing an old #GrahamNash tune for the first time @tommorelloofficial.bsky.social @neilyoungarchives.bsky.social @thrasherswheat.bsky.social @occupydemocrats.bsky.social @democrats.org @democrats.senate.gov

Graham Nash's 55-year-old "Military Madness" got me thinking about today's ungodly lust for war

"And after the wars are over/And the body count is finally filed/I hope The Man discovers/What's driving the people wild"

Steve Newton @earofnewt.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

35 years ago today I interviewed 24-year-old #JohnPopper before #BluesTraveler played the Town Pump in #Vancouver

Blues Traveler's John Popper went from the Blues Brothers to Paul Butterfield to Elmore James to Hendrix

Blues Traveler frontman John Popper says that it was his love of comedy that first got him started on the road to rhythm and blues.

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Steve Newton @earofnewt.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

30 years ago today I called #SteveVai up in Rochester, New York and we talked about guitars and guitar-playing and stuff for 15 minutes @stevevai.bsky.social @joesatriani.com @guitarworld.com.web.brid.gy @guitarplayer.com.web.brid.gy

Steve Vai, September 25, 1996 | Ear of Newt

I interviewed guitar virtuoso Steve Vai for the second time one week after the release of his Fire Garden album. He had also recently announ

Steve Newton @earofnewt.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

check out the audio of my 1994 restaurant interview with Canuck-rock legends #KimMitchell and #PyeDubois where they discuss the songwriting process and stuff You may need to crank the volume a bit to hear it above the background chatter #MaxWebster #CanuckRock @martinpopoff.bsky.social

Kim Mitchell and Pye Dubois, July 11, 1994 | Ear of Newt

I sat down with Kim Mitchell and his longtime lyricist Pye Dubois at the Bulldog Cafe in downtown Vancouver when they were promoting Mitchel

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Steve Newton @earofnewt.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

my list of cool stuff to do in #Vancouver this weekend @nikkiglaser.bsky.social @whitecapsfc.com @bclions.com @nhlcanucks.bsky.social @rogersarena.bsky.social @bcplacestadium.bsky.social @leeroystagger.bsky.social @ensiferumviking.bsky.social @thegrowlers.bsky.social @marcmaron.bsky.social

Newt's top 10 things to do in Vancouver this weekend, September 25 to 27

American comedian and actress Nikki Glaser performs two nights of standup at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre on Saturday and Sunday.

Steve Newton @earofnewt.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

saddened to hear that longtime #MaxWebster and #KimMitchell lyricist #PyeDubois has passed away at the age of 77 I interviewed him and Kim back in 1994 @pyedubois.bsky.social @kimmitchell.bsky.social @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social @strombo.bsky.social

Kim Mitchell and Pye Dubois have come a long way from the Sarnia high-school smoking section

When the time comes to sit down with Kim Mitchell and his lyricist, Pye Dubois, at the Bulldog Cafe, I have a bone to pick with them.

Steve Newton @earofnewt.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

just posted my 2012 interview with Canadian rocker #MattMays for the first time Anybody into Matt Mays? @mattmaysmusic.bsky.social @sonicrecords.bsky.social

Matt Mays eschews high-profile producers to twiddle the knobs himself on impressive Coyote

For his new album the 33-year-old singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist left the big-name producers behind and took the DIY route.

Steve Newton @earofnewt.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

on this day in 1985 #DireStraits played #Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum, and they were pretty awesome @direstraits77.bsky.social @ultclassicrock.bsky.social

Mark Knopfler's guitarwork dazzles as Dire Straits brings its Brothers in Arms Tour to Vancouver

"Rock and roll Vancouver," announced Mark Knopfler half-way through Monday's Dire Straits show. And the crowd did as they were told.

Steve Newton @earofnewt.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

remembering guitar legend #RoyBuchanan, born on this day in 1939 in Ozark, Arkansas He once told me that #PinkFloyd's #DavidGilmour was just a bluesman at heart @davidgilmour.com @guitarworld.com.web.brid.gy @guitarplayer.com.web.brid.gy @fenderguitarsamps.bsky.social

That time Roy Buchanan told me that Pink Floyd's David Gilmour was just a bluesman at heart

I asked Roy about his recent tour in Australia, which saw him jamming with David Gilmour and other members of Pink Floyd at a bar one night.

Steve Newton @earofnewt.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

happy 78th birthday to #Vancouver blues legend #JimByrnes, who I had a nice chat with back in 1985, talkin' about the local blues scene and his idol #MagicSam @cityofvancouver.bsky.social @bluesrockreview.bsky.social @bluesmusic.bsky.social

Jim Byrnes, May 6, 1985 | Ear of Newt

I did my first interview with Vancouver blues legend Jim Byrnes when he was 37 and in the midst of a week-long stint at The Embassy on Davie

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Steve Newton @earofnewt.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

35 years ago today I called up guitarist #GrantWalmsley of Aussie pub-rockers the #ScreamingJets in France, but the resulting interview wasn't published until 30 years later @australianmusician.bsky.social @australianmusicfdn.bsky.social @classicrockmag.bsky.social

Screaming Jets interview, unpublished for 30 years, shows the Aussie guitar-rockers highly skilled at pissing people off

With a jarring, guitar-heavy sound influenced by such gritty Aussie acts as Angel City and AC/DC, Screaming Jets are causing quite a ruckus.

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Steve Newton @earofnewt.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

happy 68th birthday to American rocker #JoanJett, who once told me that she couldn't picture herself slinging a guitar at 60 @joanjettofficial.bsky.social @joanjettsguitar.bsky.social @ultclassicrock.bsky.social @riffology.co @punkrockhistory.bsky.social @rocksbackpages.bsky.social

That time Joan Jett told me she couldn't picture herself slinging a guitar at 60

Back in 1992 I interviewed Joan Jett, who was heading to Vancouver on a tour promoting her eighth album with the Blackhearts, Notorious.

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Steve Newton @earofnewt.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

30 years ago today #LongJohnBaldry headlined the #GranvilleIslandBluesFestival, and the False Creek residents complained @cityofvancouver.bsky.social

Whiney False Creek residents put a damper on the Long John Baldry-topped Granville Island Blues Fest

Baldry got a thanks in to “Storman” Norman, the local musician and radio personality who organized and emceed the event.