Tonight at midnight, Pink Floyd will release ‘Hey Hey Rise Up‘, in support of the people of Ukraine.
This is the first new original music that they have recorded together as a band since 1994’s The Division Bell. The track sees David Gilmour and Nick Mason joined by long time Pink Floyd bass player Guy Pratt and Nitin Sawhney on keyboards and features an extraordinary vocal performance by Andriy Khlyvnyuk of Ukrainian band Boombox.
The track, recorded last Wednesday (30th March), uses Andriy’s vocals taken from his Instagram post (https://www.instagram.com/p/Cae5TydPAxh/) of him singing in Kyiv’s Sofiyskaya Square.
The song itself ‘The Red Viburnum In The Meadow’ is a rousing Ukrainian protest song written during the first world war which has been taken up across the world over the past month in protest of the invasion of Ukraine. The title of the Pink Floyd track is taken from the last line of the song which translates as ‘Hey Hey Rise up and rejoice
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Presented by Nick Mason’s Saucerful Of Secrets / Spandau Ballet’s Gary Kemp, who wrote and performed megahits like ‘Gold’ and ‘True’, and Guy Pratt, a bass player who shaped songs for the likes of Madonna and Pink Floyd & David Gilmour, you’ll hear exclusive stories of life on the road, in the studio and what really happened behind the scenes from artists who wrote, performed and produced the some of the biggest classic rock and pop tracks of all time.
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The leader of the Boombox group, Andrey Khlyvnyuk, was recently wounded during mortar attacks by Russian occupiers. The artist’s face was damaged by shrapnel.
David Gilmour, frontman of Pink Floyd, decided to support the Ukrainian singer. The British singer sent a message to Boombox, where he wrote that he would like to talk to Khlyvnyuk or other members of the group. And so it happened!
Andrey Khlyvnyuk posted a screenshot of their video call on Instastories. However, what exactly the musicians were talking about remains a mystery. Maybe they will record some track together?!
In addition, the leader of the “Boombox” told how he feels after being injured and showed how he looks. While the artist is in the hospital, he assures that everything is fine with him, also sending a message out to the Russian military with an appeal to lay down their arms and retreat.
Pink Floyd drummer Nick Masonrecently joined among many rockstars who pay tribute to the talented Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins who passed away in Columbia. Mason stated how sad it is to lose another fantastic drummer in his new Twitter post.
The world was shocked to hear about the sudden death of Taylor Hawkins recently in Columbia, where he went with his band to perform for their fans. Hawkins’ certain cause of death is still not officially determined, but the authorities believe the drummer was under the influence of a cocktail of drugs, and his heart couldn’t take it.
According to the Columbian authorities, an emergency call from his hotel was made after Hawkins contacted the front desk to ask for help because he was having chest pain. Although the death doesn’t seem like an overdose but rather a heart attack, the investigation around the drugs found in his room continues.
His death was sudden and surprising, primarily because the musician was very young and looking healthy on the road with his band. The entire rock and roll world is dressed in grief and pays their tributes, sharing their memories with the loved drummer. Most recently, Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason shared his tribute on his Twitter account.
He expressed how sad it was to lose another drummer and revealed that Hawkins would send him his mixes and versions of Pink Floyd songs. Mason still ‘treasures’ those records he left behind for him and wishes ‘condolences’ to his bandmates Dave Grohl, Nate Mendel, Pat Smear, Chris Shiflett, Rami Jaffee, and his family.
Here is what Mason said about Hawkins’ passing:
“Nick Mason pays tribute to Taylor Hawkins: So sad to lose another wonderful drummer. I still treasure some mixes that he sent me of his own interpretation of some Pink Floyd songs. Condolences to the band and his family.”
Following in the footsteps of David Gilmour, the Estate of the late Syd Barrett has decided to show support during the current Russia-Ukraine war by removing all Syd Barrett solo material from digital streaming platforms in Russia and Belarus.
A statement issued on March 29th, 2022, reads.
“As with the works of Pink Floyd from 1987 onwards, and David Gilmour’s solo material, all of Syd Barrett’s solo recordings are now being removed from all digital music providers in Russia and Belarus. This is to stand with the world in strongly condemning Russia’s continued attack and invasion of Ukraine.“
A Whiter Shade of Pale, by Gary Brooker, performing at Douglas Adams - The Party, in 2012
On the 11th March 2012, 10 years ago at London’s Hammersmith Apollo, entertainers of all kinds gathered to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of science fiction writer Douglas Adams, who would have been 60 yesterday. One of the night’s big surprises was an appearance by legendary Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour.
Gilmour performed three songs: “Wish You Were Here,” “Too Much Monkey Business,” and “A Whiter Shade of Pale.”
“Wish You Were Here” was Gilmour’s only vocal performance of the evening.
To celebrate what would have been Douglas’s 70th birthday, the family and all those involved have decided to release footage of the finale performance from that very night.
Douglas Adams was an extremely prolific science fiction writer who is perhaps best known for his 1979 novel, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.
Snowy White has just announced a brand new album, ‘Driving on the 44‘ is the latest release planned by the former Thin Lizzy guitarist who is closely associated with Pink Floyd. From 1977’s “In The Flesh” and 1980-81’s “The Wall” tours, and later as a member of Roger Waters’ touring band from the 1990s’ “The Wall Live In Berlin” to 2016’s “Desert Trip,”
‘Driving on the 44‘ scheduled for release on July 22nd, 2022, is the first album in 3 years from Snowy White, known for his very own ‘English‘ blues style, which is characterized by clear, no-frills blues phrases, which he refines with harder riffs. The songs come across as very direct, human, and authentic—as if he wanted to address every listener personally. Few master this art as well as the British guitarist and singer.
The track-listing and other release details have yet to be announced, but we can confirm that it will be available on 180g vinyl.
Rockonteurs is a podcast all about the real stories behind real music.
Presented by Nick Mason’s Saucerful Of Secrets / Spandau Ballet’s Gary Kemp, who wrote and performed megahits like ‘Gold’ and ‘True’, and Guy Pratt, a bass player who shaped songs for the likes of Madonna and Pink Floyd & David Gilmour, you’ll hear exclusive stories of life on the road, in the studio and what really happened behind the scenes from artists who wrote, performed and produced the some of the biggest classic rock and pop tracks of all time.
Rockonteurs is a podcast all about the real stories behind real music.
This weeks upcoming episode is Number 77 and features guest Mike Campbell
We’re happy to announce that the 2022 North American tour that Nick Mason’s Saucerful Of Secrets were due to perform at the start of the year has been rescheduled for later this year, running from September to the start of November.
Sadly, six shows weren’t able to be rescheduled as the venues weren’t available when the band were, and three shows have moved venues within the same cities, but eight new shows HAVE been added to the tour in different locations, and tickets for those go on sale Friday (March 25th) at 10am local time.
“We are really looking forward to returning to North America and we’re happy to be able to now announce these new dates for later this year,” says Nick Mason. “We wanted to make sure to come back when it’s safe for our fans, the band, and our crew.”
Existing ticket holders should be contacted by their point of sale; for unchanged venues, existing tickets will remain valid for the new dates, and if your venue is changing you’ll have a presale for new tickets ahead of the general sale.
You can find the new dates highlighted in yellow below, With tickets for each of the respected dates can be found by clicking the orange highlighted TICKS option
(*R) Denotes rescheduled
SEPTEMBER
22 SHUBERT EATREBOCH CENTER,BOSTON,USA (*R) –TICKS
23 MERRIAM EATER,PHILADELPHIA,USA (*R) – TICKS
25 PROVIDENCE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER,PROVIDENCE,USA (*R) – TICKS
26 CAPITOL EATRE,PORT CHESTER,USA (*R) – TICKS
27 LINCOLN EATRE,WASHINGTON,USA (*R) – TICKS
29 AKRON CIVIC CENTRE,AKRON,USA (*R) – TICKS
30 BENEDUM CENTER FOR E PERFORMING ARTS,PITTSBURGH,USA (*R) –TICKS
OCTOBER
1 PALACE THEATRE,COLUMBUS,USA – TICKS
3 THE CHICAGO THEATRE,CHICAGO,USA (*R) – TICKS
4 STATE THEATRE,MINNEAPOLIS,USA – TICKS
5 RIVERSIDE EATER,MILWAUKEE,USA (*R) – TICKS
7 ROYAL OAK MUSIC EATRE,DETROIT,USA – TICKS
8 MASSEY HALL,TORONTO,CANADA (*R) – TICKS
9 SHEA’S PERFORMING ARTS CENTER,BUFFALO,USA – TICKS
11 THEATRE ST-DENIS,MONTREAL,CANADA (*R) – TICKS
12 BEACON EATRE,NEW YORK CITY,USA (*R) – TICKS
14 CLOWES MEMORIAL HALL,INDIANAPOLIS,USA – TICKS
16 TULSA EATER,TULSA,USA – TICKS
17 TEXAS TRUST CU EATRE,GRAND PRAIRIE,USA (*R) – TICKS
18 BASS CONCERT HALL,AUSTIN,USA – TICKS
20 PARAMOUNT EATRE,DENVER,USA (*R) – TICKS
22 THE MADISON CENTER FOR E ARTS,PHOENIX,USA (*R) – TICKS
24 BALBOA EATRE,SAN DIEGO,USA (*R) – TICKS
25 THE ORPHEUM EATRE,LOS ANGELES,USA (*R) – TICKS
26 THE ARLINGTON EATRE,SANTA BARBARA,USA (*R) – TICKS
28 FOX EATER,OAKLAND,USA(*R) – TICKS
31 MOORE EATRE,SEATTLE,USA (*R) – TICKS
NOVEMBER
1 THE CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS,VANCOUVER,CANADA (*R) – TICKS
Tonight at midnight, Pink Floyd will release ‘Hey Hey Rise Up‘, in support of the people of Ukraine. 
The leader of the Boombox group, 
Following in the footsteps of David Gilmour, the Estate of the late Syd Barrett has decided to show support during the current Russia-Ukraine war by removing all Syd Barrett solo material from digital streaming platforms in Russia and Belarus.
Snowy White has just announced a brand new album