The sun is up, the sky is blue and I have a brand new Seven Floors Up mix out for you. This mix features music from Von Spar, T.Rex, Neu!, John Leyton, Bod Diddley, Barbara Mason. J.J. Cale, Bill Evans, Julian Cope, Tractor, Slim Harpo and Purple Mountains. Additional audio includes Levon Helm and Robbie Robertson on New York City, Billy Mackenzie on pop, Sylvestor Stallone on the genesis of Rocky, Robert Smith at The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, The ANC’s Radio Freedom, Ethan Hawke on creativity, Tom Waits on discovering Charles Bukowski and Keith Moon on his cymbals. I hope you enjoy it, just click here to listen.

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