Monday Music Digest

A Brit guitarist has his rare Gibson swiped:

http://www.flintshirestandard.co.uk/eveningleadernews/Wrexham-musician39s-rare-Gibson-guitar.4262374.jp

Recap of this weekend's Essence Fest in N'Awlins-

http://www.enews20.com/news_The_Essence_Music_Festival_a_Step_Forward_for_the_Recovery_of_New_Orleans_09181.html

Firesigns sighted at the Mystery Writer's Festival!

http://www.newmysteries.org/photo_gallery/2008/Site/Live_Radio_Performances.html

Elvis Costello is bringing in big stars for his new variety show...

http://www.411mania.com/music/news/79628/Elvis-Costello-Bringing-In-Big-Stars-For-New-Variety-Show.htm

EMI names new head of its music division:

http://www.crainsnewyork.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080707/FREE/926485932/1052/information

And what to do with an old iPod

http://www.zatznotfunny.com/2008-07/what-to-do-with-an-old-ipod-or-iphone/