Nazareth’s Dan McCafferty reveals the story behind “Vancouver Shakedown”

By Steve Newton On November 23, 1984, Nazareth played Vancouver's historic Commodore Ballroom, touring behind its new album The Catch. In advance of the show I interviewed frontman Dan McCafferty and--among other things--got the scoop on the story behind the group's curious single, "Vancouver Shakedown". Here's a slightly condensed version of the piece that appeared … Continue reading Nazareth’s Dan McCafferty reveals the story behind “Vancouver Shakedown”

Ballsy blues-metal of AC/DC’s Family Jewels riles the budgie

ORIGINALLY POSTED ON STRAIGHT.COM, MAY 26, 2005 By Steve Newton Some AC/DC fans feel that the band never recovered from the death of original vocalist Bon Scott; others argue that the Aussie earbusters hit their peak when Brian Johnson took over the mike on Back in Black. No matter which side you're on, if you're … Continue reading Ballsy blues-metal of AC/DC’s Family Jewels riles the budgie