Steve Berlin of Los Lobos on lyricist Robert Hunter: "We've never met him".
http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/touch+Dead+helps+Lobos+howl/3461113/story.html
An early report from the Aloha Festival
http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/Global/story.asp?S=13070915
The Jim Keltner Fan Club
http://www.seattlepi.com/pop/425881_142723-blogcritics.org.html
The House of Blues recording studio moves to Music City
http://www.myfoxmemphis.com/dpp/news/local/083010-house-of-blues-recording-studio-makes-a-move
Harlem River Blues
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129162231
All-Star bands-are they great, or gimmicky?
http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2010/08/30/star-bands-great-gimmicky/
Dr. John hits the Cape of Cod
http://www.enterprisenews.com/entertainment/x727581257/Dr-John-a-trip-at-the-South-Shore-Music-Circus
Demonstrating the infinite power of the Moog guitar
http://www.wired.com/magazine/2010/08/pl_music_moogguitar/
New music from Mexico
http://dailybeacon.utk.edu/showarticle.php?articleid=57119
And Hendrix meets Handel
http://travel.latimes.com/daily-deal-blog/index.php/musical-mashup-hendr-7434/
Pop yelled that at me one night 42 years ago when I tempted fate by playing "Fat Boy Rag" by Bob Wills And His Texas Playboys after consuming one too many adult beverages. Here's stupid music from Hawai'i to Mongolia to NRBQ, with occasional music CD and DVD reviews and some other stuff. We're glad you made it! Click on each post title for the story...
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Monday, August 30, 2010
Monday Music Digest
Lauryn Hill raps on Governors Island
http://www.theroundtableonline.com/2010/08/footage-lauryn-hill-emerges-at-rock-the-bells/
Lennon's Loo sells for big bucks
http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/story/lennons-lavatory-sells-for-14000_1162596
The Blues and BBQ Fest loses power in the Midwest
http://www.sj-r.com/top-stories/x2077302850/Power-problem-silences-music-at-Old-Capitol-Blues-BBQs
Charlie Musselwhite sighting
http://www.seattlepi.com/pop/425845_142611-blogcritics.org.html
Recapping the Sunset Strip Music Fest
http://www.ocregister.com/entertainment/sunset-264174-fans-fest.html
Jimmy Page writes his autobiography
http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/jimmy-page-plans-limitededition-autobiography-2065247.html
Five albums that celebrate New Orleans and its music
http://www.pastemagazine.com/blogs/lists/2010/08/five-albums-that-celebrate-new-orleans-and-its-indomitable-music.html
An armadillo guitar?
http://www.star-telegram.com/2010/08/28/2431145/a-baroque-celebration-brought.html
R.I.P. to William Foster, the pioneer of Florida A & M's Marching 100 Band
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/30/sports/football/30foster.html?_r=1
Tony Bennett plays Philly
http://www.philly.com/philly/entertainment/20100830_Bennett_at_his_best_in_Mann_Center_performance.html
And That's Alright, Mama!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXdkVesppd8
http://www.theroundtableonline.com/2010/08/footage-lauryn-hill-emerges-at-rock-the-bells/
Lennon's Loo sells for big bucks
http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/story/lennons-lavatory-sells-for-14000_1162596
The Blues and BBQ Fest loses power in the Midwest
http://www.sj-r.com/top-stories/x2077302850/Power-problem-silences-music-at-Old-Capitol-Blues-BBQs
Charlie Musselwhite sighting
http://www.seattlepi.com/pop/425845_142611-blogcritics.org.html
Recapping the Sunset Strip Music Fest
http://www.ocregister.com/entertainment/sunset-264174-fans-fest.html
Jimmy Page writes his autobiography
http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/jimmy-page-plans-limitededition-autobiography-2065247.html
Five albums that celebrate New Orleans and its music
http://www.pastemagazine.com/blogs/lists/2010/08/five-albums-that-celebrate-new-orleans-and-its-indomitable-music.html
An armadillo guitar?
http://www.star-telegram.com/2010/08/28/2431145/a-baroque-celebration-brought.html
R.I.P. to William Foster, the pioneer of Florida A & M's Marching 100 Band
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/30/sports/football/30foster.html?_r=1
Tony Bennett plays Philly
http://www.philly.com/philly/entertainment/20100830_Bennett_at_his_best_in_Mann_Center_performance.html
And That's Alright, Mama!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXdkVesppd8
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Saturday Music Digest
The Aloha Festivals kick off
http://www.staradvertiser.com/tgif/tgifstories/20100827_the_aloha_festivals_get_a_start.html
Grownups dig in the sand
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/27/nyregion/27urbathlete.html?_r=1
Remembering SRV 20 years later
http://blogs.houstonpress.com/rocks/2010/08/talking_stevie_ray_vaughan_20.php
8 things you need to know before you start a music festival
http://www.npr.org/blogs/therecord/2010/08/26/129449645/starting-a-music-festival-eight-things-you-need-to-know
Zydeco in the Bay State
http://www.patriotledger.com/entertainment/x1395628531/MUSIC-SCENE-Marshfield-has-fair-share-of-zydeco
Marching with the Treme Brass Band
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129452007
Waxed for $1.5 million?
http://www.accesshollywood.com/gaga-to-be-rendered-speechless-the-lady-to-get-waxed-for-15-million_article_36192
You aren't too dumb to like jazz
http://www.npr.org/blogs/ablogsupreme/2010/08/27/129476048/you-aren-t-too-dumb-to-like-jazz
September's National Museum of Jazz schedule
http://www.gratefulweb.com/newswire/jazz/national-jazz-museum-in-harlem-september-2010-schedule.html
And Peanuts meets George Winston
http://www.rogueriverpress.com/article/Local/This_Weeks_Press/JAZZ_PEANUTS_AND_GEORGE_WINSTON_AN_INCOMPARABLE_COMBO/22775
http://www.staradvertiser.com/tgif/tgifstories/20100827_the_aloha_festivals_get_a_start.html
Grownups dig in the sand
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/27/nyregion/27urbathlete.html?_r=1
Remembering SRV 20 years later
http://blogs.houstonpress.com/rocks/2010/08/talking_stevie_ray_vaughan_20.php
8 things you need to know before you start a music festival
http://www.npr.org/blogs/therecord/2010/08/26/129449645/starting-a-music-festival-eight-things-you-need-to-know
Zydeco in the Bay State
http://www.patriotledger.com/entertainment/x1395628531/MUSIC-SCENE-Marshfield-has-fair-share-of-zydeco
Marching with the Treme Brass Band
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129452007
Waxed for $1.5 million?
http://www.accesshollywood.com/gaga-to-be-rendered-speechless-the-lady-to-get-waxed-for-15-million_article_36192
You aren't too dumb to like jazz
http://www.npr.org/blogs/ablogsupreme/2010/08/27/129476048/you-aren-t-too-dumb-to-like-jazz
September's National Museum of Jazz schedule
http://www.gratefulweb.com/newswire/jazz/national-jazz-museum-in-harlem-september-2010-schedule.html
And Peanuts meets George Winston
http://www.rogueriverpress.com/article/Local/This_Weeks_Press/JAZZ_PEANUTS_AND_GEORGE_WINSTON_AN_INCOMPARABLE_COMBO/22775
Friday, August 27, 2010
Friday Music Digest
In the room with Hendrix at the White Mountain Boogie and Blues Fest here in NH.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mN8E_eOQzqY
A chat with Black Crowes drummer Steve Gorman
http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/atoz/2010/08/steve_gorman_interview_black_crowes_warren_zevon_ringo_starr_tour_dates_setlist_2010.php
Bluesweek kicks off in St. Louis
http://suburbanjournals.stltoday.com/articles/2010/08/26/north/life/0825nc-bluesweek0.txt
A new LA supergroup
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2010/08/la-supergroup-alert-ben-harper-joseph-arthur-dhani-harrison-debut-fistful-of-mercy-kcrw.html
A review of Duke Robillard's new album
http://blogcritics.org/music/article/music-review-duke-robillard-passport-to1/
Rolling Stone picks the top 10 Beatles songs
http://edition.cnn.com/2010/SHOWBIZ/Music/08/25/beatles.songs.roll/?hpt=C2
How New Orleans musicians have impacted the music scene in Austin
http://www.austin360.com/music/cities-musical-bond-strengthened-by-katrina-881490.html?srcTrk=RTR_821251
Volunteers-the driving force behind our Northeast folk festivals
http://www.bangordailynews.com/story/Living/Volunteers-the-driving-force-behind-the-folk-festival-back-and-ready-to-go,152273
Man arrested for playing guitar!
http://www.starnewsonline.com/article/20100826/ARTICLES/100829722/1004
And a preview of the Giant Steppes of Jazz International Music Festival in Mongolia
http://ubpost.mongolnews.mn/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5242&Itemid=45
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mN8E_eOQzqY
A chat with Black Crowes drummer Steve Gorman
http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/atoz/2010/08/steve_gorman_interview_black_crowes_warren_zevon_ringo_starr_tour_dates_setlist_2010.php
Bluesweek kicks off in St. Louis
http://suburbanjournals.stltoday.com/articles/2010/08/26/north/life/0825nc-bluesweek0.txt
A new LA supergroup
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2010/08/la-supergroup-alert-ben-harper-joseph-arthur-dhani-harrison-debut-fistful-of-mercy-kcrw.html
A review of Duke Robillard's new album
http://blogcritics.org/music/article/music-review-duke-robillard-passport-to1/
Rolling Stone picks the top 10 Beatles songs
http://edition.cnn.com/2010/SHOWBIZ/Music/08/25/beatles.songs.roll/?hpt=C2
How New Orleans musicians have impacted the music scene in Austin
http://www.austin360.com/music/cities-musical-bond-strengthened-by-katrina-881490.html?srcTrk=RTR_821251
Volunteers-the driving force behind our Northeast folk festivals
http://www.bangordailynews.com/story/Living/Volunteers-the-driving-force-behind-the-folk-festival-back-and-ready-to-go,152273
Man arrested for playing guitar!
http://www.starnewsonline.com/article/20100826/ARTICLES/100829722/1004
And a preview of the Giant Steppes of Jazz International Music Festival in Mongolia
http://ubpost.mongolnews.mn/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5242&Itemid=45
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Hump Day Music Digest
Uncle Tom Moffatt checks in from Kaneohe Bay
http://www.midweek.com/content/columns/utg/
Elvin Bishop comes to New Hampshire-I was there but you don't see the back of my head in this clip
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S971-U0thbA
Music in the rain on Governors Island
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/24/arts/music/24power.html?_r=1&src=mv
Ringo's house may be saved-by Pamela Anderson?
http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyle/News/pam-anderson-0824/
Tom Jones rocks the blues
http://www.kansascity.com/2010/08/23/2169739/at-70-tom-jones-rocks-the-blues.html
Donald Fagen talks about the Dukes of September's upcoming tour
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/17386/194399
See you later, Bobby Charles
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704271804575405573027515154.html
Our NRBQ friend Euclid Joe is opening a new record store
http://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/music/kevin-johnson/article_a07e5b2a-af48-11df-a34c-0017a4a78c22.html
Nokia rolls out a new music phone
http://www.cnet.com/8301-17918_1-20014569-85.html
And a new kind of Guitar Fest
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/american-greetings-introduces-guitar-greetings-that-really-rock-101374399.html
http://www.midweek.com/content/columns/utg/
Elvin Bishop comes to New Hampshire-I was there but you don't see the back of my head in this clip
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S971-U0thbA
Music in the rain on Governors Island
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/24/arts/music/24power.html?_r=1&src=mv
Ringo's house may be saved-by Pamela Anderson?
http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyle/News/pam-anderson-0824/
Tom Jones rocks the blues
http://www.kansascity.com/2010/08/23/2169739/at-70-tom-jones-rocks-the-blues.html
Donald Fagen talks about the Dukes of September's upcoming tour
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/17386/194399
See you later, Bobby Charles
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704271804575405573027515154.html
Our NRBQ friend Euclid Joe is opening a new record store
http://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/music/kevin-johnson/article_a07e5b2a-af48-11df-a34c-0017a4a78c22.html
Nokia rolls out a new music phone
http://www.cnet.com/8301-17918_1-20014569-85.html
And a new kind of Guitar Fest
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/american-greetings-introduces-guitar-greetings-that-really-rock-101374399.html
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Tuesday Music Digest
A new DVD of an old Pink Floyd show
http://www.seattlepi.com/pop/425519_142003-blogcritics.org.html
New Orleans' Ponderosa Stomp goes clandestine
http://www.antimusic.com/news/10/aug/23The_Ponderosa_Stomp_Going_Clandestine.shtml
"PBS Arts" launches on PBS.org
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pbs-arts-launches-on-pbsorg-101296774.html
Gibson honors Randy Rhodes with a new guitar
http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=144936
14 tips for shipping your guitar
http://guitarinternational.com/wpmu/2010/08/23/14-tips-for-shipping-your-guitar-the-right-way/
Colorado Music Festival recap
http://www.dailycamera.com/entertainment/ci_15828113
Hank Thompson, swinger
http://www.avclub.com/articles/week-41-hank-thompson-swinger,44471/
Herbie Hancock talks story
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-08-24/herbie-hancock-salutes-john-lennon-world-music-in-70th-year-interview.html
Japan is a funny place
http://www.npr.org/blogs/ablogsupreme/2010/08/23/129373829/japan-is-a-funny-place
And opening with a bang
http://www.mg.co.za/article/2010-08-24-opening-wwith-a-bang
http://www.seattlepi.com/pop/425519_142003-blogcritics.org.html
New Orleans' Ponderosa Stomp goes clandestine
http://www.antimusic.com/news/10/aug/23The_Ponderosa_Stomp_Going_Clandestine.shtml
"PBS Arts" launches on PBS.org
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pbs-arts-launches-on-pbsorg-101296774.html
Gibson honors Randy Rhodes with a new guitar
http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=144936
14 tips for shipping your guitar
http://guitarinternational.com/wpmu/2010/08/23/14-tips-for-shipping-your-guitar-the-right-way/
Colorado Music Festival recap
http://www.dailycamera.com/entertainment/ci_15828113
Hank Thompson, swinger
http://www.avclub.com/articles/week-41-hank-thompson-swinger,44471/
Herbie Hancock talks story
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-08-24/herbie-hancock-salutes-john-lennon-world-music-in-70th-year-interview.html
Japan is a funny place
http://www.npr.org/blogs/ablogsupreme/2010/08/23/129373829/japan-is-a-funny-place
And opening with a bang
http://www.mg.co.za/article/2010-08-24-opening-wwith-a-bang
Monday, August 23, 2010
Stormy Monday Music Digest (We Need the Rain!)
Thanks to the music, Governors Island in New York Harbor has already set a new attendance record this summer
http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/08/22/2010-08-22_record_attendance_this_summer_at_governors_island.html
Recap of the Big Bull Falls Blues Festival in Wisconsin
http://www.wausaudailyherald.com/article/20100822/WDH0101/8220413/-Laid-back-Big-Bull-Falls-Blues-Fest-draws-about-9-300-fans
Behind the scenes of "Louis", a new film about Satchmo
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/08/20/AR2010082002098.html
Rosanne Cash reaps her reward
http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/Rosanne+Cash+reaps+reward/3428877/story.html
Not Stupid Music, but a new group called Slightly Stoopid is making some waves!
http://www.pbpulse.com/music/concert-reviews/live-shows/2010/08/22/slightly-stoopid-takes-sunset-cove-crowd-on-a-genre-filled-ride/
The pianist as Pugilist
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704476104575439462142319190.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
NASA launches a Wakeup Song Contest for the remaining flights of the Space Shuttle
http://news.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978462198
Dylan returns to the Monterey Fairgrounds for the first time since...1964!
http://www.mercurynews.com/music/ci_15858110?nclick_check=1
Concertos by Rodrigo and Assad, with a little Firesign Theatre thrown in..
http://www.sanfranciscosentinel.com/?p=85498
And Let's Dance to Barrence Whitfield and The Savages
http://paulsvault.net/
http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/08/22/2010-08-22_record_attendance_this_summer_at_governors_island.html
Recap of the Big Bull Falls Blues Festival in Wisconsin
http://www.wausaudailyherald.com/article/20100822/WDH0101/8220413/-Laid-back-Big-Bull-Falls-Blues-Fest-draws-about-9-300-fans
Behind the scenes of "Louis", a new film about Satchmo
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/08/20/AR2010082002098.html
Rosanne Cash reaps her reward
http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/Rosanne+Cash+reaps+reward/3428877/story.html
Not Stupid Music, but a new group called Slightly Stoopid is making some waves!
http://www.pbpulse.com/music/concert-reviews/live-shows/2010/08/22/slightly-stoopid-takes-sunset-cove-crowd-on-a-genre-filled-ride/
The pianist as Pugilist
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704476104575439462142319190.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
NASA launches a Wakeup Song Contest for the remaining flights of the Space Shuttle
http://news.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978462198
Dylan returns to the Monterey Fairgrounds for the first time since...1964!
http://www.mercurynews.com/music/ci_15858110?nclick_check=1
Concertos by Rodrigo and Assad, with a little Firesign Theatre thrown in..
http://www.sanfranciscosentinel.com/?p=85498
And Let's Dance to Barrence Whitfield and The Savages
http://paulsvault.net/
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Facebook Alert
I attended the annual White Mountain Boogie and Blues Festival here in New Hampshire Saturday-please check out my Facebook page for some nice photos!
Sunday Music Digest
John Hiatt talks about the "Rolling Stones of East L.A."
http://www.straight.com/article-339497/vancouver/songwriting-legend-john-hiatt-calls-los-lobos-rolling-stones-east-la-rock-bands
Classical music news? Seiji Ozawa ponders getting into politics
http://blogs.wsj.com/japanrealtime/2010/08/20/japan-digest-sdf-drills-ozawa-ponders-run-child-victims-online/
Mama Iconic-Hugh Masekela remembers his former wife, Miriam Makeba
http://www.timeslive.co.za/sundaytimes/article613958.ece/Mama-Iconic
Steve Miller gets a teaching gig at USC
http://www.rttnews.com/Content/EntertainmentNews.aspx?Section=2&Id=1399377&SM=1
Resonance of pure genius
http://www.deccanherald.com/content/90411/resonance-pure-genius.html
Dixie comes to Boston
http://www.boston.com/ae/music/articles/2010/08/22/bullock_brothers_and_hot_tamale_brass_band_come_together/
Sonic Youth sighted
http://guitarinternational.com/wpmu/2010/08/21/sonic-youth-guitar-mayhem-and-madness/
The return of Billy Idol
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/ent/stories/DN-billyidol_0821gd.ART.State.Edition1.356c240.html
A report from Maine's Machias Wild Blueberry Festival
http://www.bangordailynews.com/story/Living/Machias-Wild-Blueberry-Festival-held-this-weekend,151925
And free that tenor sax!
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/22/opinion/22sun3.html?_r=1
http://www.straight.com/article-339497/vancouver/songwriting-legend-john-hiatt-calls-los-lobos-rolling-stones-east-la-rock-bands
Classical music news? Seiji Ozawa ponders getting into politics
http://blogs.wsj.com/japanrealtime/2010/08/20/japan-digest-sdf-drills-ozawa-ponders-run-child-victims-online/
Mama Iconic-Hugh Masekela remembers his former wife, Miriam Makeba
http://www.timeslive.co.za/sundaytimes/article613958.ece/Mama-Iconic
Steve Miller gets a teaching gig at USC
http://www.rttnews.com/Content/EntertainmentNews.aspx?Section=2&Id=1399377&SM=1
Resonance of pure genius
http://www.deccanherald.com/content/90411/resonance-pure-genius.html
Dixie comes to Boston
http://www.boston.com/ae/music/articles/2010/08/22/bullock_brothers_and_hot_tamale_brass_band_come_together/
Sonic Youth sighted
http://guitarinternational.com/wpmu/2010/08/21/sonic-youth-guitar-mayhem-and-madness/
The return of Billy Idol
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/ent/stories/DN-billyidol_0821gd.ART.State.Edition1.356c240.html
A report from Maine's Machias Wild Blueberry Festival
http://www.bangordailynews.com/story/Living/Machias-Wild-Blueberry-Festival-held-this-weekend,151925
And free that tenor sax!
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/22/opinion/22sun3.html?_r=1
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Saturday Music Digest
Island Mele time
http://www.staradvertiser.com/tgif/20100820_olr_resurrection.html
The Dreamland Orchestra makes its annual visit to Governors Island
http://gothamist.com/2010/08/20/this_weekend_gatsby_goes_to_governo.php?gallery0Pic=2
R.I.P. to Kenny Edwards, who founded The Stone Poneys with Linda Ronstadt way back when...
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2010/08/linda-ronstadt-kenny-edwards.html
An interview with blues great Joe Louis Walker, who will be playing right up the road from me today!
http://www.redwoodfallsgazette.com/entertainment/x35353168/Music-Scene-Veteran-bluesman-Joe-Louis-Walker-cherishes-playing-role-of-mentor
A chat with Mick Taylor
http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyle/Features/mick-taylor-0820/
Bono storms back
http://www.cnn.com/2010/SHOWBIZ/Music/08/19/bono.storms.back.roll/
The other Big Al has a new CD
http://www.nola.com/music/index.ssf/2010/08/big_al_carson_takes_a_break_fr.html
subdudes hit the road again
http://www.app.com/article/20100820/ENT/8200307/Subdudes-leave-New-Orleans-and-head-north
Gibson Guitar now makes T-shirts!
http://www.examiner.com/rock-music-in-national/t-shirts-featuring-the-iconic-gibson-guitar-logo-now-available
And Stupid Music at the chicken hatchery
http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2010/aug/20/nights-chicken-hatchery-marked-steel-guitar/
http://www.staradvertiser.com/tgif/20100820_olr_resurrection.html
The Dreamland Orchestra makes its annual visit to Governors Island
http://gothamist.com/2010/08/20/this_weekend_gatsby_goes_to_governo.php?gallery0Pic=2
R.I.P. to Kenny Edwards, who founded The Stone Poneys with Linda Ronstadt way back when...
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2010/08/linda-ronstadt-kenny-edwards.html
An interview with blues great Joe Louis Walker, who will be playing right up the road from me today!
http://www.redwoodfallsgazette.com/entertainment/x35353168/Music-Scene-Veteran-bluesman-Joe-Louis-Walker-cherishes-playing-role-of-mentor
A chat with Mick Taylor
http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyle/Features/mick-taylor-0820/
Bono storms back
http://www.cnn.com/2010/SHOWBIZ/Music/08/19/bono.storms.back.roll/
The other Big Al has a new CD
http://www.nola.com/music/index.ssf/2010/08/big_al_carson_takes_a_break_fr.html
subdudes hit the road again
http://www.app.com/article/20100820/ENT/8200307/Subdudes-leave-New-Orleans-and-head-north
Gibson Guitar now makes T-shirts!
http://www.examiner.com/rock-music-in-national/t-shirts-featuring-the-iconic-gibson-guitar-logo-now-available
And Stupid Music at the chicken hatchery
http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2010/aug/20/nights-chicken-hatchery-marked-steel-guitar/
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Thursday Music Digest
Jon Spencer sighted
http://blog.washingtonpost.com/clicktrack/2010/08/be_specific_blues_explosions_j.html
A bright Ray of light
http://www.bostonherald.com/entertainment/music/general/view.bg?articleid=1275475&srvc=rss
George Harrison and his ookeleles
http://www.gear4music.com/news/article/George-Harrison-was-a-ukulele-aficionado/2AK/2010-08-18
A preview of the new CD by Eric Clapton, which will have a New Orleans feel
http://www.nola.com/music/index.ssf/2010/08/allen_toussaint_wynton_marsali.html
Speaking of the Big Easy, "Porgy and Bess" are coming to town
http://www.nola.com/arts/index.ssf/2010/08/gershwin_opens_a_new_orleans_o.html
The world's tallest guitar?
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/et-cetera/Dubai-to-get-tallest-guitar-at-36-metres/articleshow/6329626.cms
Stupid Music with Sue Watkins
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/city/garland/stories/DN-watkinscol_19eas.ART.East.Edition1.35df55c.html
From Hawai'i, a historic music collaboration
http://www.mauiweekly.com/page/content.detail/id/501933/A-Historic-Collaboration.html?nav=39
Music educators pass the torch
http://www.northjersey.com/community/events/101051344_Music_educators_pass_the_jazz_torch.html
And remembering Abbey Lincoln,. Part 1
http://www.npr.org/blogs/ablogsupreme/2010/08/18/129285755/the-music-of-abbey-lincoln-pt-1
http://blog.washingtonpost.com/clicktrack/2010/08/be_specific_blues_explosions_j.html
A bright Ray of light
http://www.bostonherald.com/entertainment/music/general/view.bg?articleid=1275475&srvc=rss
George Harrison and his ookeleles
http://www.gear4music.com/news/article/George-Harrison-was-a-ukulele-aficionado/2AK/2010-08-18
A preview of the new CD by Eric Clapton, which will have a New Orleans feel
http://www.nola.com/music/index.ssf/2010/08/allen_toussaint_wynton_marsali.html
Speaking of the Big Easy, "Porgy and Bess" are coming to town
http://www.nola.com/arts/index.ssf/2010/08/gershwin_opens_a_new_orleans_o.html
The world's tallest guitar?
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/et-cetera/Dubai-to-get-tallest-guitar-at-36-metres/articleshow/6329626.cms
Stupid Music with Sue Watkins
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/city/garland/stories/DN-watkinscol_19eas.ART.East.Edition1.35df55c.html
From Hawai'i, a historic music collaboration
http://www.mauiweekly.com/page/content.detail/id/501933/A-Historic-Collaboration.html?nav=39
Music educators pass the torch
http://www.northjersey.com/community/events/101051344_Music_educators_pass_the_jazz_torch.html
And remembering Abbey Lincoln,. Part 1
http://www.npr.org/blogs/ablogsupreme/2010/08/18/129285755/the-music-of-abbey-lincoln-pt-1
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Midweek Music Digest
Our weekly roundup of music news from the 50th State with "Uncle" Tom Moffatt
http://www.midweek.com/content/columns/utg/
Speaking of which, a wrap of last weekend's 28th Annual Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival
http://tgif.staradvertiser.com/archives/6679
Ringo's birthplace facing the bulldozers!
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/the-beatles/7950399/Ringo-Starrs-birthplace-faces-the-bulldozers.html
Finalists announced for the 10th Fortune Battle of the Corporate Bands
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/finalists-announced-in-10th-annual-fortune-battle-of-the-corporate-bands-100870089.html
50 years ago yesterday, the Beatles played their first gig
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/wire/sns-ap-history-2010aug17,0,6896520.story
2 new American Music Masters
http://www.cleveland.com/popmusic/index.ssf/2010/08/fats_domino_and_dave_bartholom.html
A second product line revives a struggling guitar maker
http://www.businessweek.com/smallbiz/content/aug2010/sb20100816_163446.htm
R.I.P. to funk bass player Robert Wilson
http://www.examiner.com/wellness-in-st-petersburg/godfather-of-the-bass-guitar-robert-wilson-has-died-at-53-5
Clint Eastwood chats about his love of jazz music
http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/story/eastwood-talks-jazz-on-cullums-radio-show_1159024
And some new chamber music reviewed
http://blog.washingtonpost.com/clicktrack/2010/08/album_review_esperanza_spaldin.html
http://www.midweek.com/content/columns/utg/
Speaking of which, a wrap of last weekend's 28th Annual Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival
http://tgif.staradvertiser.com/archives/6679
Ringo's birthplace facing the bulldozers!
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/the-beatles/7950399/Ringo-Starrs-birthplace-faces-the-bulldozers.html
Finalists announced for the 10th Fortune Battle of the Corporate Bands
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/finalists-announced-in-10th-annual-fortune-battle-of-the-corporate-bands-100870089.html
50 years ago yesterday, the Beatles played their first gig
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/wire/sns-ap-history-2010aug17,0,6896520.story
2 new American Music Masters
http://www.cleveland.com/popmusic/index.ssf/2010/08/fats_domino_and_dave_bartholom.html
A second product line revives a struggling guitar maker
http://www.businessweek.com/smallbiz/content/aug2010/sb20100816_163446.htm
R.I.P. to funk bass player Robert Wilson
http://www.examiner.com/wellness-in-st-petersburg/godfather-of-the-bass-guitar-robert-wilson-has-died-at-53-5
Clint Eastwood chats about his love of jazz music
http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/story/eastwood-talks-jazz-on-cullums-radio-show_1159024
And some new chamber music reviewed
http://blog.washingtonpost.com/clicktrack/2010/08/album_review_esperanza_spaldin.html
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Sunny Tuesday Music Digest
Meet the Silicon Valley's secret rock star
http://tech.fortune.cnn.com/2010/08/16/silicon-valley%E2%80%99s-secret-rock-star/
Pictures of the latest musical mayhem on Governors Island
http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2010/08/dr_dog_eli_pape.html
Remember Status Quo?
http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=241458
Recap of the Mile High Music Festival
http://www.examiner.com/local-music-in-denver/mile-high-music-festival-2010-recap-1
Preview of the Richmond Folk Festival
http://weblogs.dailypress.com/entertainment/music/pop/blog/2010/08/the_free_richmond_folk_fest_to.html
33 1/3
http://blogcritics.org/music/article/music-review-george-harrison-thirty-three/
R.I.P. to Tejano musician Esteban "Steve" Jordan
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/08/16/AR2010081604714.html
Five pioneers of electric jazz guitar
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129158670
Concert review: Aerosmith and The J. Geils Band...remember them?
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/film-reviews/aerosmith-the-j-geils-band-concert-review-1004109501.story
And Chicago celebrates Django and his Gypsy Jazz
http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/music/ct-live-0817-jazz-django-20100816,0,3085926.column
http://tech.fortune.cnn.com/2010/08/16/silicon-valley%E2%80%99s-secret-rock-star/
Pictures of the latest musical mayhem on Governors Island
http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2010/08/dr_dog_eli_pape.html
Remember Status Quo?
http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=241458
Recap of the Mile High Music Festival
http://www.examiner.com/local-music-in-denver/mile-high-music-festival-2010-recap-1
Preview of the Richmond Folk Festival
http://weblogs.dailypress.com/entertainment/music/pop/blog/2010/08/the_free_richmond_folk_fest_to.html
33 1/3
http://blogcritics.org/music/article/music-review-george-harrison-thirty-three/
R.I.P. to Tejano musician Esteban "Steve" Jordan
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/08/16/AR2010081604714.html
Five pioneers of electric jazz guitar
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129158670
Concert review: Aerosmith and The J. Geils Band...remember them?
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/film-reviews/aerosmith-the-j-geils-band-concert-review-1004109501.story
And Chicago celebrates Django and his Gypsy Jazz
http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/music/ct-live-0817-jazz-django-20100816,0,3085926.column
Monday, August 16, 2010
Stormy Monday Music Digest
A son of jazz royalty chooses a life on the streets
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/14/nyregion/14eckstine.html?_r=1
Starr Report
http://www.nypost.com/p/entertainment/tv/starr_report_rMp9lfQ01dUVPnHc28zgiL
Willie's full Nelson
http://news.bostonherald.com/entertainment/music/general/view.bg?articleid=1274666&srvc=home&position=also
Stephen King takes a Shining to a Toronto blues singer?
http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/music/article/847911--stephen-king-takes-shining-to-toronto-blues-singer
Yet another parade in New Orleans
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2010/08/championship_parade_in_new_orl.html
1958: Teach along with Mitch
http://www.nola.com/living/index.ssf/2010/08/1958_teach_along_with_mitch.html
R.I.P. to jazz photographer Herman Leonard
http://www.nola.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2010/08/herman_leonard_photgrapher_of.html
Revealed! Tom Petty's guitar teacher
http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1393681
Jazz from Ethiopia
http://www.theroot.com/views/ethiopian-jazz-thrilling-music-you-should-hear
And a new album from the Marsalis clan
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129138260
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/14/nyregion/14eckstine.html?_r=1
Starr Report
http://www.nypost.com/p/entertainment/tv/starr_report_rMp9lfQ01dUVPnHc28zgiL
Willie's full Nelson
http://news.bostonherald.com/entertainment/music/general/view.bg?articleid=1274666&srvc=home&position=also
Stephen King takes a Shining to a Toronto blues singer?
http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/music/article/847911--stephen-king-takes-shining-to-toronto-blues-singer
Yet another parade in New Orleans
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2010/08/championship_parade_in_new_orl.html
1958: Teach along with Mitch
http://www.nola.com/living/index.ssf/2010/08/1958_teach_along_with_mitch.html
R.I.P. to jazz photographer Herman Leonard
http://www.nola.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2010/08/herman_leonard_photgrapher_of.html
Revealed! Tom Petty's guitar teacher
http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1393681
Jazz from Ethiopia
http://www.theroot.com/views/ethiopian-jazz-thrilling-music-you-should-hear
And a new album from the Marsalis clan
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129138260
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Sunday Music Digest
Al Kooper reviews the new Brian Wilson Gershwin album
http://www.bostonherald.com/entertainment/music/general/view.bg?articleid=1274651&srvc=home&position=also
R.I.P. to singer Abbey Lincoln
http://news-briefs.ew.com/2010/08/14/jazz-singer-abbey-lincoln-dies-at-80/
Highlights of Friday night's tribute to Piano Red
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKsWHqbZJOs
A review of the new Herbie Hancock release
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=10665998
A new crooner delivers an old sound
http://www.nypost.com/p/entertainment/music/new_crooner_delivers_old_sound_ZuDTXEOSy9Fw8u09IVlo4I
Rosanne Cash writes a book
http://www.oregonlive.com/books/index.ssf/2010/08/rosanna_cash_in_and_out_of_the.html
Clapton and Harrison on the bus
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704388504575419592999686372.html
BB King goes home
http://www.lasvegassun.com/blogs/kats-report/2010/aug/14/bb-king-ready-sit----and-play----spell-his-club-mi/
Supporting Axe
http://www.boston.com/ae/music/articles/2010/08/15/lee_ritenour_assembles_the_old_guard_and_discovers_young_talent/
And a David Sanborn sighting
http://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/music/article_0b774128-f923-59af-a389-92be73b66575.html
http://www.bostonherald.com/entertainment/music/general/view.bg?articleid=1274651&srvc=home&position=also
R.I.P. to singer Abbey Lincoln
http://news-briefs.ew.com/2010/08/14/jazz-singer-abbey-lincoln-dies-at-80/
Highlights of Friday night's tribute to Piano Red
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKsWHqbZJOs
A review of the new Herbie Hancock release
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=10665998
A new crooner delivers an old sound
http://www.nypost.com/p/entertainment/music/new_crooner_delivers_old_sound_ZuDTXEOSy9Fw8u09IVlo4I
Rosanne Cash writes a book
http://www.oregonlive.com/books/index.ssf/2010/08/rosanna_cash_in_and_out_of_the.html
Clapton and Harrison on the bus
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704388504575419592999686372.html
BB King goes home
http://www.lasvegassun.com/blogs/kats-report/2010/aug/14/bb-king-ready-sit----and-play----spell-his-club-mi/
Supporting Axe
http://www.boston.com/ae/music/articles/2010/08/15/lee_ritenour_assembles_the_old_guard_and_discovers_young_talent/
And a David Sanborn sighting
http://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/music/article_0b774128-f923-59af-a389-92be73b66575.html
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Saturday Music Digest
Sir Paul returns to Montreal
http://www.montrealgazette.com/entertainment/Review+McCartney+honours+body+work+Montreal/3392329/story.html
Fuse TV has a beef with DISH
http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticle&art_aid=133828
The Beatles hit #1
http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyle/Features/spotlight-0813/
Preview of the upcoming season of "Treme"
http://www.berkshireeagle.com/ci_15763883?source=most_emailed
Checking out the P-Town Jazz Fest on the Cape of Cod
http://www.wickedlocal.com/capecod/entertainment/x790231096/Sanchez-travels-from-New-Orleans-to-perform-in-Provincetown-Jazz-Fest
The 2010 Woodstock Guitar Festival
http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2010/08/13/life/doc4c6472f8d2aa3478468083.txt
Celebrating Les Paul
http://www.news-herald.com/articles/2010/08/13/life/nh2853496.txt
R.I.P. to jazz educator Leon Breeden
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/14/arts/music/14breeden.html?_r=1
A new paperback roams the lost highways of American music
http://www.nashvillescene.com/nashville/new-paperback-roams-the-lost-highways-of-american-music-also-a-jazz-roundup-and-new-cds-by-michele-vreeland-and-john-enghauser/Content?oid=1717940
And Stringing it together
http://www.staradvertiser.com/tgif/tgifstories/20100813_stringing_it_together.html
http://www.montrealgazette.com/entertainment/Review+McCartney+honours+body+work+Montreal/3392329/story.html
Fuse TV has a beef with DISH
http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticle&art_aid=133828
The Beatles hit #1
http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyle/Features/spotlight-0813/
Preview of the upcoming season of "Treme"
http://www.berkshireeagle.com/ci_15763883?source=most_emailed
Checking out the P-Town Jazz Fest on the Cape of Cod
http://www.wickedlocal.com/capecod/entertainment/x790231096/Sanchez-travels-from-New-Orleans-to-perform-in-Provincetown-Jazz-Fest
The 2010 Woodstock Guitar Festival
http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2010/08/13/life/doc4c6472f8d2aa3478468083.txt
Celebrating Les Paul
http://www.news-herald.com/articles/2010/08/13/life/nh2853496.txt
R.I.P. to jazz educator Leon Breeden
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/14/arts/music/14breeden.html?_r=1
A new paperback roams the lost highways of American music
http://www.nashvillescene.com/nashville/new-paperback-roams-the-lost-highways-of-american-music-also-a-jazz-roundup-and-new-cds-by-michele-vreeland-and-john-enghauser/Content?oid=1717940
And Stringing it together
http://www.staradvertiser.com/tgif/tgifstories/20100813_stringing_it_together.html
Friday, August 13, 2010
Friday the 13th Music Digest!
Now wandering through New England-John Lee Hooker, Jr.
http://middletownpress.com/articles/2010/08/12/news/doc4c645b17d611e400475353.txt
A new box set of previously unheard collaborations between Ravi Shankar and George Harrison
http://www.examiner.com/beatles-in-national/dark-horse-records-announces-ravi-shankar-george-harrison-box-set-for-october
Guitar Center enters the TV Age on DirecTV
http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/08/12/guitar-center-announces-first-foray-into-television-with-guitar-center-sessions-exclusively-on-directv/59825
Why are so many old folks still so cool?
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/the_big_picture/2010/08/showbiz-puzzler-why-are-so-many-old-folks-still-so-cool.html
A new Radiohead song?
http://newsroom.mtv.com/2010/08/12/new-radiohead-song-thom-yorke/
Uke can do it
http://www.todayonline.com/Entertainment/Music/EDC100813-0000035/Uke-can-do-it
Jazz listings in NYC
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/13/arts/music/13jazz.html?_r=1
New World Music from Leni Stern
http://www2.seattlepi.com/articles/424958.html
Hawaiian music comes to Dallas
http://www.dallasvoice.com/vial-brings-taste-hawaii-town-1039173.html
And Pete Seeger is singing with tomorrow's children
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129157668
http://middletownpress.com/articles/2010/08/12/news/doc4c645b17d611e400475353.txt
A new box set of previously unheard collaborations between Ravi Shankar and George Harrison
http://www.examiner.com/beatles-in-national/dark-horse-records-announces-ravi-shankar-george-harrison-box-set-for-october
Guitar Center enters the TV Age on DirecTV
http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/08/12/guitar-center-announces-first-foray-into-television-with-guitar-center-sessions-exclusively-on-directv/59825
Why are so many old folks still so cool?
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/the_big_picture/2010/08/showbiz-puzzler-why-are-so-many-old-folks-still-so-cool.html
A new Radiohead song?
http://newsroom.mtv.com/2010/08/12/new-radiohead-song-thom-yorke/
Uke can do it
http://www.todayonline.com/Entertainment/Music/EDC100813-0000035/Uke-can-do-it
Jazz listings in NYC
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/13/arts/music/13jazz.html?_r=1
New World Music from Leni Stern
http://www2.seattlepi.com/articles/424958.html
Hawaiian music comes to Dallas
http://www.dallasvoice.com/vial-brings-taste-hawaii-town-1039173.html
And Pete Seeger is singing with tomorrow's children
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129157668
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Thursday Music Digest
Music cruises in NYC
http://new-york-travel.blogspot.com/2010/08/new-york-august-october-music-without.html
Pics of Gabby-Fest
http://tgif.staradvertiser.com/archives/6464
More than meets the eye and ear
http://www.lansingcitypulse.com/lansing/article-4651-more-than-meets-the-eye-and-ear.html
Paul Simon exhumes "Capeman" for Central Park?
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/12/theater/12capeman.html?_r=1
Big Easy music at the Hollywood Bowl
http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/music/la-et-harry-connick-20100812,0,2013347.story
First look at the new Guitar Hero
http://zoknowsgaming.com/2010/08/11/guitar-hero-warriors-rock-unveil-eleven-artists/
The Country Music Hall of Fame has a new artist in residence
http://www.cmt.com/news/country-music/1645579/buddy-miller-shines-as-country-music-hall-of-fame-and-museums-artist-in-residence.jhtml
Flea Glee
http://honoluluweekly.com/hotpicks/2010/08/flea-glee/
Music for Ramadan
http://www.todayszaman.com/tz-web/news-218745-110-new-concert-series-breaking-new-ground-in-ramadan-entertainment.html
And Kevin Eubanks talks about life after "The Tonight Show"
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/musicnightlife/2012597100_eubanks12.html?prmid=head_main
http://new-york-travel.blogspot.com/2010/08/new-york-august-october-music-without.html
Pics of Gabby-Fest
http://tgif.staradvertiser.com/archives/6464
More than meets the eye and ear
http://www.lansingcitypulse.com/lansing/article-4651-more-than-meets-the-eye-and-ear.html
Paul Simon exhumes "Capeman" for Central Park?
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/12/theater/12capeman.html?_r=1
Big Easy music at the Hollywood Bowl
http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/music/la-et-harry-connick-20100812,0,2013347.story
First look at the new Guitar Hero
http://zoknowsgaming.com/2010/08/11/guitar-hero-warriors-rock-unveil-eleven-artists/
The Country Music Hall of Fame has a new artist in residence
http://www.cmt.com/news/country-music/1645579/buddy-miller-shines-as-country-music-hall-of-fame-and-museums-artist-in-residence.jhtml
Flea Glee
http://honoluluweekly.com/hotpicks/2010/08/flea-glee/
Music for Ramadan
http://www.todayszaman.com/tz-web/news-218745-110-new-concert-series-breaking-new-ground-in-ramadan-entertainment.html
And Kevin Eubanks talks about life after "The Tonight Show"
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/musicnightlife/2012597100_eubanks12.html?prmid=head_main
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Wednesday Music Digest
Uncle Tom's Gabbin'
http://www.midweek.com/content/columns/utg/
Latest news from the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra
http://www.hudsonhubtimes.com/news/article/4874685
A new biopic about vocalist Peggy Lee
http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/article/846324--reese-witherspoon-to-play-singer-peggy-lee
Stars for heroes in Africa
http://www.sowetanlive.co.za/entertainment/2010/08/11/stars-for-heroes-concert
R.I.P. to Ookelele legend Travis Harrelson
http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/news.php?id=62704
Yet another cool new band name, Bone Sweet Bone
http://www.starnewsonline.com/article/20100810/ARTICLES/100819988/-1/business?Title=Bone-Sweet-Bone-delivers-unexpected-folky-harmonies
Another roundup of new releases
http://www.jsonline.com/entertainment/musicandnightlife/100307314.html
Roy Orbison's final concert is finally released
http://www.examiner.com/x-30199-Rock-Music-Examiner~y2010m8d10-Today-marks-the-release-of-Roy-Orbisons-final-concert-on-CD
Final details of the new Carlos Santana CD
http://www.411mania.com/music/news/148689/Official-Tracklisting-&-Cover-Art-For-Santana%5C%5Cs-Guitar-Heaven.htm
And working to expand the reach of Blues music
http://www.thelondondailynews.com/let%E2%80%99s-expand-reach-blues-music-p-4447.html
http://www.midweek.com/content/columns/utg/
Latest news from the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra
http://www.hudsonhubtimes.com/news/article/4874685
A new biopic about vocalist Peggy Lee
http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/article/846324--reese-witherspoon-to-play-singer-peggy-lee
Stars for heroes in Africa
http://www.sowetanlive.co.za/entertainment/2010/08/11/stars-for-heroes-concert
R.I.P. to Ookelele legend Travis Harrelson
http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/news.php?id=62704
Yet another cool new band name, Bone Sweet Bone
http://www.starnewsonline.com/article/20100810/ARTICLES/100819988/-1/business?Title=Bone-Sweet-Bone-delivers-unexpected-folky-harmonies
Another roundup of new releases
http://www.jsonline.com/entertainment/musicandnightlife/100307314.html
Roy Orbison's final concert is finally released
http://www.examiner.com/x-30199-Rock-Music-Examiner~y2010m8d10-Today-marks-the-release-of-Roy-Orbisons-final-concert-on-CD
Final details of the new Carlos Santana CD
http://www.411mania.com/music/news/148689/Official-Tracklisting-&-Cover-Art-For-Santana%5C%5Cs-Guitar-Heaven.htm
And working to expand the reach of Blues music
http://www.thelondondailynews.com/let%E2%80%99s-expand-reach-blues-music-p-4447.html
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Tuesday Music Digest
Yoko says Ono
http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyle/News/beatles-0809/
Another great new band name-El Vato
http://www.sunjournal.com/encore/story/890926
Remembering Uncle Jerry
http://www.jambands.com/news/2010/08/09/so-many-roads-artists-remember-jerry-garcia
New music from Charlie Daniels (warning, some political content!)
http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5gqb_qEBJwFPJXhjRJibs1F0kqGqQ
R.I.P. to New Orleans music teacher Clyde Kerr
http://www.wwltv.com/news/local/Legendary-music-teacher-trumpeter-Clyde-Kerr-Jr-dies-at-67-100231364.html
Talking story with Little Richard
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703545604575407661245246210.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
"Little Bastard" hits the road again
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/17386/189908
Sly Stone's brother Freddie becomes a preacher
http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_15718109?nclick_check=1
More events added to the 2010 Aloha Festival
http://www.hawaiimagazine.com/blogs/hawaii_today/2010/8/9/Aloha_Festivals_Hawaii_2010_schedule
And R.I.P. to British bandleader Jack Parnell, who did music for "Benny Hill" and "The Muppets".
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/culture-obituaries/music-obituaries/7935669/Jack-Parnell.html
http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyle/News/beatles-0809/
Another great new band name-El Vato
http://www.sunjournal.com/encore/story/890926
Remembering Uncle Jerry
http://www.jambands.com/news/2010/08/09/so-many-roads-artists-remember-jerry-garcia
New music from Charlie Daniels (warning, some political content!)
http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5gqb_qEBJwFPJXhjRJibs1F0kqGqQ
R.I.P. to New Orleans music teacher Clyde Kerr
http://www.wwltv.com/news/local/Legendary-music-teacher-trumpeter-Clyde-Kerr-Jr-dies-at-67-100231364.html
Talking story with Little Richard
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703545604575407661245246210.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
"Little Bastard" hits the road again
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/17386/189908
Sly Stone's brother Freddie becomes a preacher
http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_15718109?nclick_check=1
More events added to the 2010 Aloha Festival
http://www.hawaiimagazine.com/blogs/hawaii_today/2010/8/9/Aloha_Festivals_Hawaii_2010_schedule
And R.I.P. to British bandleader Jack Parnell, who did music for "Benny Hill" and "The Muppets".
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/culture-obituaries/music-obituaries/7935669/Jack-Parnell.html
Monday, August 9, 2010
8-9-10 Music Digest
Happy National S'Mores Day!
True Margrit sighting
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ax7OKRZl5-8
Review: "Return to Waikiki"
http://tgif.staradvertiser.com/archives/6334
More on the upcoming tribute to Piano Red
http://www.sundaypaper.com/More/Archives/tabid/98/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5589/Hes-the-one-they-called-Dr-Feelgood.aspx
A family friendly music fest in England
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/2010/08/09/family-friendly-festival-attracts-fans-of-jazz-and-blues-not-booze-to-the-town-of-brecon-91466-27023614/
A review of this weekend's Newport Jazz Festival
http://www.boston.com/ae/music/articles/2010/08/09/at_newport_jazz_ranging_to_the_ends_of_its_scale/
New chamber music
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129003770
JB's Ookelele Hut gets robbed!
http://www.pacificnewscenter.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7072:jbs-ukulele-hut-robbed-police-asking-for-publics-help-&catid=45:guam-news&Itemid=156
Report on Day 2 of Lollapalooza
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/17386/189447
How music helped save New Orleans after Katrina
http://www.opednews.com/articles/How-Music-Helped-Save-New-by-Olga-Bonfiglio-100808-926.html
And a review of Ringo's final 2010 All Starr Band show at the Greek Theatre in LA
http://www.ocregister.com/entertainment/ringo-261207-never-starr.html
True Margrit sighting
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ax7OKRZl5-8
Review: "Return to Waikiki"
http://tgif.staradvertiser.com/archives/6334
More on the upcoming tribute to Piano Red
http://www.sundaypaper.com/More/Archives/tabid/98/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5589/Hes-the-one-they-called-Dr-Feelgood.aspx
A family friendly music fest in England
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/2010/08/09/family-friendly-festival-attracts-fans-of-jazz-and-blues-not-booze-to-the-town-of-brecon-91466-27023614/
A review of this weekend's Newport Jazz Festival
http://www.boston.com/ae/music/articles/2010/08/09/at_newport_jazz_ranging_to_the_ends_of_its_scale/
New chamber music
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129003770
JB's Ookelele Hut gets robbed!
http://www.pacificnewscenter.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7072:jbs-ukulele-hut-robbed-police-asking-for-publics-help-&catid=45:guam-news&Itemid=156
Report on Day 2 of Lollapalooza
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/17386/189447
How music helped save New Orleans after Katrina
http://www.opednews.com/articles/How-Music-Helped-Save-New-by-Olga-Bonfiglio-100808-926.html
And a review of Ringo's final 2010 All Starr Band show at the Greek Theatre in LA
http://www.ocregister.com/entertainment/ringo-261207-never-starr.html
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Sunday Music Digest
Neil Sedaka goes up in smoke
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bda_eIX3J2Y&feature=related
Remembering 1950s Brooklyn music with The Moonglows
http://www.newsday.com/columnists/other-columnists/brooklynites-in-the-50s-loved-the-moonglows-1.2180043
Sitarist on the roof
http://www.independent.com/news/2010/aug/07/sitarist-roof/
Cajun food and fiddle music in Lafayette Louisiana
http://www.vancouversun.com/opinion/Food+fiddle+music+spice+Cajun+life/3371390/story.html
Replacements bassist Tommy Stinson helps out in Haiti
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jxUM6uLgocS6r5Ezzyu0l1_BiYzgD9HEP1M00
David and Linda LaFlamme sighted Across the Pond
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yg0DG4Zxhfo
Jazz reissues on vinyl!
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/08/arts/music/08jazz.html?_r=1
Checking out this year's jazz lineup at Tanglewood in the Berkshires
http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/news.php?id=62447
Another roundup of new CDs
http://www.startribune.com/entertainment/music/100075304.html?elr=KArksD:aDyaEP:kD:aUnOiP3UiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUU
And a blast from the past from Weather Report
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZBXR33OVXU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bda_eIX3J2Y&feature=related
Remembering 1950s Brooklyn music with The Moonglows
http://www.newsday.com/columnists/other-columnists/brooklynites-in-the-50s-loved-the-moonglows-1.2180043
Sitarist on the roof
http://www.independent.com/news/2010/aug/07/sitarist-roof/
Cajun food and fiddle music in Lafayette Louisiana
http://www.vancouversun.com/opinion/Food+fiddle+music+spice+Cajun+life/3371390/story.html
Replacements bassist Tommy Stinson helps out in Haiti
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jxUM6uLgocS6r5Ezzyu0l1_BiYzgD9HEP1M00
David and Linda LaFlamme sighted Across the Pond
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yg0DG4Zxhfo
Jazz reissues on vinyl!
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/08/arts/music/08jazz.html?_r=1
Checking out this year's jazz lineup at Tanglewood in the Berkshires
http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/news.php?id=62447
Another roundup of new CDs
http://www.startribune.com/entertainment/music/100075304.html?elr=KArksD:aDyaEP:kD:aUnOiP3UiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUU
And a blast from the past from Weather Report
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZBXR33OVXU
Friday, August 6, 2010
Friday Music Digest
Pop and rock music in NYC this weekend
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/06/arts/music/06pop.html?_r=1
St. Louis Bluesweek time
http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/atoz/2010/08/st_louis_blues_hall_fame_bluesweek_downtown_building_spinnaker_slay.php
Coming soon-the best of Apple Records
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/come-and-get-it-the-best-of-apple-records-first-commercial-multi-artist-compilation-in-apples-history-set-for-release-on-october-26th-2010-100028424.html
Who can resist covering a Grateful Dead song?
http://www.aspentimes.com/article/20100805/AE/100809897/1077&ParentProfile=1058
Peter Frampton sighted
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129000785
The debut CD from Rhythm Summit
http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/news.php?id=62326
Kazumi Watanabe rolls on
http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/features/arts/T100804002795.htm
A new level of progressive jazz
http://www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100806/TEMPO/8060305/-1/NEWSMAP
Gabby's music endures
http://www.staradvertiser.com/tgif/tgifstories/20100806_details_might_fade_but_gabbys_magic_endures.html
And Los Lobos packs the Square in Buffalo
http://www.buffalonews.com/entertainment/gusto/concert-reviews/article94559.ece
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/06/arts/music/06pop.html?_r=1
St. Louis Bluesweek time
http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/atoz/2010/08/st_louis_blues_hall_fame_bluesweek_downtown_building_spinnaker_slay.php
Coming soon-the best of Apple Records
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/come-and-get-it-the-best-of-apple-records-first-commercial-multi-artist-compilation-in-apples-history-set-for-release-on-october-26th-2010-100028424.html
Who can resist covering a Grateful Dead song?
http://www.aspentimes.com/article/20100805/AE/100809897/1077&ParentProfile=1058
Peter Frampton sighted
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129000785
The debut CD from Rhythm Summit
http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/news.php?id=62326
Kazumi Watanabe rolls on
http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/features/arts/T100804002795.htm
A new level of progressive jazz
http://www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100806/TEMPO/8060305/-1/NEWSMAP
Gabby's music endures
http://www.staradvertiser.com/tgif/tgifstories/20100806_details_might_fade_but_gabbys_magic_endures.html
And Los Lobos packs the Square in Buffalo
http://www.buffalonews.com/entertainment/gusto/concert-reviews/article94559.ece
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Thursday Music Digest
New music from Watermelon Slim
http://www1.voanews.com/english/news/arts-and-entertainment/music/Watermelon-Slim-Mixes-Country-Blues-Rock-on-New-CD-Ringers-99935909.html
Happy 87th to Doc Watson
http://www.timesunion.com/entertainment/article/Country-blues-legend-Doc-Watson-reels-off-licks-600182.php
(Abbey) Road Block
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/road-block/656243/
Another New Orleans "gangster rapper" meets a sad end
http://www.nola.com/crime/index.ssf/2010/08/new_orleans_gangster_rapper_12.html
Teaching Iraq's children the language of music
http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/meast/08/04/music.in.baghdad/
Buke and Gass?
http://www.eyeweekly.com/music/interview/article/98482
Bridging jazz generations without nostalgia
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/05/arts/music/05osby.html?_r=1
Pounding the keys
http://www.mercurynews.com/peninsula/ci_15681572?nclick_check=1
Dancing Fools descend on Denver
http://www.denverpost.com/entertainmentlastold/ci_15678633
And NRBQ's Terry Adams talks story
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIgL9P9pvOs
http://www1.voanews.com/english/news/arts-and-entertainment/music/Watermelon-Slim-Mixes-Country-Blues-Rock-on-New-CD-Ringers-99935909.html
Happy 87th to Doc Watson
http://www.timesunion.com/entertainment/article/Country-blues-legend-Doc-Watson-reels-off-licks-600182.php
(Abbey) Road Block
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/road-block/656243/
Another New Orleans "gangster rapper" meets a sad end
http://www.nola.com/crime/index.ssf/2010/08/new_orleans_gangster_rapper_12.html
Teaching Iraq's children the language of music
http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/meast/08/04/music.in.baghdad/
Buke and Gass?
http://www.eyeweekly.com/music/interview/article/98482
Bridging jazz generations without nostalgia
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/05/arts/music/05osby.html?_r=1
Pounding the keys
http://www.mercurynews.com/peninsula/ci_15681572?nclick_check=1
Dancing Fools descend on Denver
http://www.denverpost.com/entertainmentlastold/ci_15678633
And NRBQ's Terry Adams talks story
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIgL9P9pvOs
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Wednesday Music Digest
Wednesday already? Uncle Tom Moffatt checks in from Hawai'i with music news
http://www.midweek.com/content/columns/utg/
Last call at Lupo's for NRBQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtouM7KUz_w&feature=channel
Rejuvenating Gabby's music
http://www.alohaupdate.com/2010/08/03/gabby-pahinui-waimanalo-kanikapila-at-the-waimanalo-park-pavilion/
Los Lobos go out to the ball game
http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2010/08/03/concert-review-los-lobos-rock-the-post-rays-game-stage-at-tropicana-field/
Getting Large with Lyle Lovett
http://www.stltoday.com/lifestyles/columns/joe-holleman/article_0ada9c8c-9e54-11df-bbf5-0017a4a78c22.html
The 8 best moments of the Newport Folk Fest
http://www.spin.com/articles/8-best-moments-newport-folk-fest
Delaney and Bonnie and Friends On Tour
http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music/2010/08/03/2010-08-03_delaney__bonnie__friends_on_tour_with_eric_clapton_unites_bramlettes_with_george.html
10 years of Satchmo Summerfest in New Orleans
http://www.nola.com/festivals/index.ssf/2010/08/post_2.html
Iceland's other songstress
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703999304575399443469346322.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
And they sang along with Mitch
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704271804575406032857830928.html
http://www.midweek.com/content/columns/utg/
Last call at Lupo's for NRBQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtouM7KUz_w&feature=channel
Rejuvenating Gabby's music
http://www.alohaupdate.com/2010/08/03/gabby-pahinui-waimanalo-kanikapila-at-the-waimanalo-park-pavilion/
Los Lobos go out to the ball game
http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2010/08/03/concert-review-los-lobos-rock-the-post-rays-game-stage-at-tropicana-field/
Getting Large with Lyle Lovett
http://www.stltoday.com/lifestyles/columns/joe-holleman/article_0ada9c8c-9e54-11df-bbf5-0017a4a78c22.html
The 8 best moments of the Newport Folk Fest
http://www.spin.com/articles/8-best-moments-newport-folk-fest
Delaney and Bonnie and Friends On Tour
http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music/2010/08/03/2010-08-03_delaney__bonnie__friends_on_tour_with_eric_clapton_unites_bramlettes_with_george.html
10 years of Satchmo Summerfest in New Orleans
http://www.nola.com/festivals/index.ssf/2010/08/post_2.html
Iceland's other songstress
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703999304575399443469346322.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
And they sang along with Mitch
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704271804575406032857830928.html
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Tuesday Music Digest
Jazz in Ramadan
http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/news.php?id=61927
Angel Dancing with Robert Plant
http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/musicblog/2010/jul/30/robert-plant-angel-dance
Ouch!
http://www.straightupsearch.com/archives/2010/08/oneupweb-helpthe-open-space.html
R.I.P. to "Sing Along With Mitch" Miller
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5i7f3K83nbpMwytZUUASFHhiNajzgD9HBGGDG0
A trip to the Mackinac Island Music Festival
http://www.antimusic.com/news/10/aug/re02Mackinac_Island_Music_Festival_.shtml
Grace Slick back in the studio
http://www.examiner.com/x-11462-LA-Music-Examiner~y2010m8d1-Grace-Slick-other-musicians-band-together-to-record-new-song-to-raise-money-for-Gulf-Coast
A new gig for Aerosmith's Steven Tyler?
http://www.monstersandcritics.com/people/news/article_1574960.php/Steven-Tyler-says-he-is-probably-going-to-be-Idol-judge
Cambridge Folk Festival doings
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0eA_QKBhX8
Mary Lou Williams at 100
http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/music/ct-live-0803-jazz-women-20100803-6,0,5120921.column
And previewing the 20th Houston International Jazz Festival
http://www.hcnonline.com/articles/2010/08/02/greater_houston_weekly/top_of_the_week/0804_houston_jazz_fest.txt
http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/news.php?id=61927
Angel Dancing with Robert Plant
http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/musicblog/2010/jul/30/robert-plant-angel-dance
Ouch!
http://www.straightupsearch.com/archives/2010/08/oneupweb-helpthe-open-space.html
R.I.P. to "Sing Along With Mitch" Miller
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5i7f3K83nbpMwytZUUASFHhiNajzgD9HBGGDG0
A trip to the Mackinac Island Music Festival
http://www.antimusic.com/news/10/aug/re02Mackinac_Island_Music_Festival_.shtml
Grace Slick back in the studio
http://www.examiner.com/x-11462-LA-Music-Examiner~y2010m8d1-Grace-Slick-other-musicians-band-together-to-record-new-song-to-raise-money-for-Gulf-Coast
A new gig for Aerosmith's Steven Tyler?
http://www.monstersandcritics.com/people/news/article_1574960.php/Steven-Tyler-says-he-is-probably-going-to-be-Idol-judge
Cambridge Folk Festival doings
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0eA_QKBhX8
Mary Lou Williams at 100
http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/music/ct-live-0803-jazz-women-20100803-6,0,5120921.column
And previewing the 20th Houston International Jazz Festival
http://www.hcnonline.com/articles/2010/08/02/greater_houston_weekly/top_of_the_week/0804_houston_jazz_fest.txt
Monday, August 2, 2010
Monday Music Digest
Getting down to the Nitty Gritty
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSnqyi_8ecU
George Harrison comes back from beyond the grave?
http://www.examiner.com/x-2082-Beatles-Examiner~y2010m7d31-Interview-Gary-Wright-to-premiere-song-cowritten-with-George-Harrison-at-Fest-for-Beatles-Fans
Rick Derringer's Beatles connection
http://www.bradenton.com/2010/08/01/2473256/derringer-our-beatles-connection.html
Concert review-Jackson Browne/David Lindley
http://blog.seattlepi.com/afterdark/archives/216505.asp
Checking out this year's Newport Folk Festival (related item later)
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128907107
More music that'll make your speakers fell better!
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13645_3-20012195-47.html
New CD roundup time
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/02/arts/music/02choice.html?_r=1
Dr. John goes tribal
http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=37135
Axes to grind in Greenwich Village
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703940904575395124070377304.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
And previewing Newport Jazz 2010
http://www.npr.org/blogs/ablogsupreme/2010/08/01/128917922/newport-jazz-2010-eight-more-to-watch
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSnqyi_8ecU
George Harrison comes back from beyond the grave?
http://www.examiner.com/x-2082-Beatles-Examiner~y2010m7d31-Interview-Gary-Wright-to-premiere-song-cowritten-with-George-Harrison-at-Fest-for-Beatles-Fans
Rick Derringer's Beatles connection
http://www.bradenton.com/2010/08/01/2473256/derringer-our-beatles-connection.html
Concert review-Jackson Browne/David Lindley
http://blog.seattlepi.com/afterdark/archives/216505.asp
Checking out this year's Newport Folk Festival (related item later)
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128907107
More music that'll make your speakers fell better!
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13645_3-20012195-47.html
New CD roundup time
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/02/arts/music/02choice.html?_r=1
Dr. John goes tribal
http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=37135
Axes to grind in Greenwich Village
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703940904575395124070377304.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
And previewing Newport Jazz 2010
http://www.npr.org/blogs/ablogsupreme/2010/08/01/128917922/newport-jazz-2010-eight-more-to-watch
Sunday, August 1, 2010
August 1st Music Digest
A roundup of next week's CD releases
http://www.northjersey.com/arts_entertainment/99708989_New_CDs_in_stores_Tuesday.html
New music from Beach Boy Al Jardine
http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyle/News/beach-boys-0801/
Love live music? Head to these cities
http://www.stltoday.com/travel/article_5927cc74-8d14-5a37-9889-cd5794c41763.html
Bard College revives a composer's world
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/01/nyregion/01musicwe.html?_r=1
The music didn't die in "Treme"
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/ae/s_692555.html
The Scorpions to reunite
http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyle/News/Scorpions-Reunion-Show-731/
Remembering George Harrison's "Electronic Sound"
http://blogcritics.org/music/article/music-review-george-harrison-electronic-sound/
New music from Tracy Nelson
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128822203
Celebrating Buddy Guy on his 74th birthday
http://blogcritics.org/music/article/celebrating-buddy-guy-on-his-74th/
And "Ringo looks better at 70 than I do at 40"
http://www.startribune.com/entertainment/music/99590144.html?elr=KArksD:aDyaEP:kD:aUnOiP3UiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUU
http://www.northjersey.com/arts_entertainment/99708989_New_CDs_in_stores_Tuesday.html
New music from Beach Boy Al Jardine
http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyle/News/beach-boys-0801/
Love live music? Head to these cities
http://www.stltoday.com/travel/article_5927cc74-8d14-5a37-9889-cd5794c41763.html
Bard College revives a composer's world
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/01/nyregion/01musicwe.html?_r=1
The music didn't die in "Treme"
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/ae/s_692555.html
The Scorpions to reunite
http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyle/News/Scorpions-Reunion-Show-731/
Remembering George Harrison's "Electronic Sound"
http://blogcritics.org/music/article/music-review-george-harrison-electronic-sound/
New music from Tracy Nelson
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128822203
Celebrating Buddy Guy on his 74th birthday
http://blogcritics.org/music/article/celebrating-buddy-guy-on-his-74th/
And "Ringo looks better at 70 than I do at 40"
http://www.startribune.com/entertainment/music/99590144.html?elr=KArksD:aDyaEP:kD:aUnOiP3UiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUU