Los Lobos: Passion for the process
http://www.glidemagazine.com/articles/56529/los-lobos-passion-for-the-process.html
Latest SCTV news
http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/archives/2010/10/28/eugene_levy_joins_hockey_comedy_goon_starring_jay_baruchel_seann_william_sc
Another review of new releases:
http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20101029/LIVING/10290303/1032
New blues from Charlie Musselwhite
http://www.voanews.com/english/news/arts-and-entertainment/music/Charlie-Musselwhite-Draws-from-Life-Experiences-on-The-Well-106343289.html
Paying tribute to Clifford Brown
http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20101030/LIFE/10300323
Remembering Hari's 1974 tour
http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/unfairpark/2010/10/for_your_weekend_listening_ple_36.php
Me and Keef
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/0cad9156-e16e-11df-90b7-00144feabdc0.html
A new hymn from Carolyn Gillette
http://www.ncccusa.org/witnesses2010/ga2010gillette.htm
Jazz in the Vines turns 18
http://express-advocate-wyong.whereilive.com.au/lifestyle/story/jazz-in-the-vines/
And celebrating La Ike Day with music
http://www.hawaii247.com/2010/10/30/la-ike-day-celebration-at-kahaluu/
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...
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Saturday Music Digest
Adventures with Big Al Anderson!
http://sewardtotty.blogspot.com/2010/10/mansion-with-motor.html
Remember Terry Southern?
http://www.legacy.com/ns/news-story.aspx?t=terry-southern--american-satirist&id=145
Jimmy Vaughan Talks Story
http://www.austin360.com/music/jimmie-vaughan-talks-the-joy-of-the-blues-1006130.html
A blues bar to close in Boca Raton
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/entertainment/music/fl-ppl-back-room-102910-20101028,0,2716705.story
Catching up with Webb Wilder
http://www.2theadvocate.com/entertainment/music/106150423.html
Dr. John talks piano jazz
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=130913700
Preview of VooDoo 2010 in the Big Easy
http://www.csmonitor.com/The-Culture/Latest-News-Wires/2010/1028/Ozzy-Osbourne-and-others-make-their-mark-at-VooDoo-2010
Outdoor festivals as popular as ever
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/arts-post/2010/10/even_as_attendance_at_museums.html
Tennessee's other music capitol
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/knoxville-oak-ridge-innovation-valley--tennessees-other-music-capital-106307313.html
And Germans go Over The Rainbow for Iz
http://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/0,1518,725844,00.html
http://sewardtotty.blogspot.com/2010/10/mansion-with-motor.html
Remember Terry Southern?
http://www.legacy.com/ns/news-story.aspx?t=terry-southern--american-satirist&id=145
Jimmy Vaughan Talks Story
http://www.austin360.com/music/jimmie-vaughan-talks-the-joy-of-the-blues-1006130.html
A blues bar to close in Boca Raton
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/entertainment/music/fl-ppl-back-room-102910-20101028,0,2716705.story
Catching up with Webb Wilder
http://www.2theadvocate.com/entertainment/music/106150423.html
Dr. John talks piano jazz
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=130913700
Preview of VooDoo 2010 in the Big Easy
http://www.csmonitor.com/The-Culture/Latest-News-Wires/2010/1028/Ozzy-Osbourne-and-others-make-their-mark-at-VooDoo-2010
Outdoor festivals as popular as ever
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/arts-post/2010/10/even_as_attendance_at_museums.html
Tennessee's other music capitol
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/knoxville-oak-ridge-innovation-valley--tennessees-other-music-capital-106307313.html
And Germans go Over The Rainbow for Iz
http://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/0,1518,725844,00.html
Friday, October 29, 2010
TGIF Music Digest
At a Hendrix tribute concert
http://www.torontosun.com/entertainment/music/2010/10/29/15872911.html
London Jazz Festival: the Grand Nationals
http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2010/oct/28/london-jazz-festival-national-orchestra
Talking Stupid Music with Elana
http://www.thejc.com/arts/music/40292/meet-elana-and-cream-cowtown
Gibson unveils a new guitar
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5iwsca5TFMFg4DMGXcDC8U2KMoFlQ?docId=CNG.c8806b0465005156c3ed4b83c649cb5d.e01
Bad notes in China's guitar timber trade
http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/201010/3051602.htm?desktop
Eddy Arnold makes it onto the Music City Walk of Fame
http://www.benzinga.com/press-releases/10/10/p561376/music-city-walk-of-fame-presented-by-gibson-guitar-announces-inductees-
R.I.P. to New Orleans music legend Walter Payton
http://www.nola.com/music/index.ssf/2010/10/walter_payton_longtime_new_orl.html
Dhani Harrison talks bacon
http://blogs.seattleweekly.com/reverb/2010/10/dhani_harrison_on_good_bacon_g.php
"The Beatles Effect"
http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=78004
And Apple's seven best non-Beatles albums
http://www.soundspike.com/features/944-doris_troy_news_the_seven_best_non_beatles_albums_issued.html
http://www.torontosun.com/entertainment/music/2010/10/29/15872911.html
London Jazz Festival: the Grand Nationals
http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2010/oct/28/london-jazz-festival-national-orchestra
Talking Stupid Music with Elana
http://www.thejc.com/arts/music/40292/meet-elana-and-cream-cowtown
Gibson unveils a new guitar
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5iwsca5TFMFg4DMGXcDC8U2KMoFlQ?docId=CNG.c8806b0465005156c3ed4b83c649cb5d.e01
Bad notes in China's guitar timber trade
http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/201010/3051602.htm?desktop
Eddy Arnold makes it onto the Music City Walk of Fame
http://www.benzinga.com/press-releases/10/10/p561376/music-city-walk-of-fame-presented-by-gibson-guitar-announces-inductees-
R.I.P. to New Orleans music legend Walter Payton
http://www.nola.com/music/index.ssf/2010/10/walter_payton_longtime_new_orl.html
Dhani Harrison talks bacon
http://blogs.seattleweekly.com/reverb/2010/10/dhani_harrison_on_good_bacon_g.php
"The Beatles Effect"
http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=78004
And Apple's seven best non-Beatles albums
http://www.soundspike.com/features/944-doris_troy_news_the_seven_best_non_beatles_albums_issued.html
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Thursday Music Digest
Happy 25th to Either/Orchestra
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2010/10/28/prwebprweb4708284.DTL
R.I.P. to Boston music fanatic Billy Ruane
http://www.bostonherald.com/entertainment/music/general/view.bg?articleid=1292010&srvc=rss
Talking Story with bassist Billy Cox
http://www.torontosun.com/entertainment/music/2010/10/27/15849421.html
An interview with Furious George
http://guitarinternational.com/wpmu/2010/10/27/george-lynch-an-interview-with-furious-george/
A review of the new CD "Treme" soundtrack
http://www.mysanantonio.com/entertainment/music/105850473.html?showFullArticle=y
George Harrison's Ouija Board
http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/story/harrisons-ouija-board-prank-on-beatles_1177596
Previewing the Hampton Blues Festival
http://weblogs.dailypress.com/entertainment/music/pop/blog/2010/10/hampton_blues_festival_to_feat.html
New inductees into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame announced
http://www.christianpost.com/article/20101027/gospel-music-hall-of-fame-inductees-announced/
John Lennon's Catholic ties
http://www.catholic-sf.org/news_select.php?newsid=6&id=57767
And a new guitar museum
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/ae/museums/s_706365.html
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2010/10/28/prwebprweb4708284.DTL
R.I.P. to Boston music fanatic Billy Ruane
http://www.bostonherald.com/entertainment/music/general/view.bg?articleid=1292010&srvc=rss
Talking Story with bassist Billy Cox
http://www.torontosun.com/entertainment/music/2010/10/27/15849421.html
An interview with Furious George
http://guitarinternational.com/wpmu/2010/10/27/george-lynch-an-interview-with-furious-george/
A review of the new CD "Treme" soundtrack
http://www.mysanantonio.com/entertainment/music/105850473.html?showFullArticle=y
George Harrison's Ouija Board
http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/story/harrisons-ouija-board-prank-on-beatles_1177596
Previewing the Hampton Blues Festival
http://weblogs.dailypress.com/entertainment/music/pop/blog/2010/10/hampton_blues_festival_to_feat.html
New inductees into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame announced
http://www.christianpost.com/article/20101027/gospel-music-hall-of-fame-inductees-announced/
John Lennon's Catholic ties
http://www.catholic-sf.org/news_select.php?newsid=6&id=57767
And a new guitar museum
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/ae/museums/s_706365.html
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Wednesday Music Digest
Aloha to Uncle Tom Moffatt
http://www.midweek.com/content/columns/utg/
Poor Ringo!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-11625767
Post-electric blues
http://www.playbackstl.com/music-reviews/9949-idlewild--post-electric-blues-nice-music
Sound Affects
http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2010/10/26/1687880/sound-affects-music-reviews-and.html
4 lost George Harrison songs?
http://www.showbiz411.com/2010/10/26/george-harrison-four-lost-songs-found-on-reissued-album
Beatlemania on Broadway
http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory?id=11977124
Rock Lock!
http://www.slipperybrick.com/2010/10/rock-lock-protects-your-guitar-from-thieves/
A look at the new reissue of "No Dice" by Badfinger
http://www.seattlepi.com/pop/429055_147187-blogcritics.org.html
Another great new band name-The Ukulelebirds
http://www.wirralnews.co.uk/entertainment-wirral/2010/10/26/the-ukeladybirds-100252-27547737/
And the 2011 Newport Festivals are set for dates
http://home.nestor.minsk.by/jazz/news/2010/10/2602.html
http://www.midweek.com/content/columns/utg/
Poor Ringo!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-11625767
Post-electric blues
http://www.playbackstl.com/music-reviews/9949-idlewild--post-electric-blues-nice-music
Sound Affects
http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2010/10/26/1687880/sound-affects-music-reviews-and.html
4 lost George Harrison songs?
http://www.showbiz411.com/2010/10/26/george-harrison-four-lost-songs-found-on-reissued-album
Beatlemania on Broadway
http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory?id=11977124
Rock Lock!
http://www.slipperybrick.com/2010/10/rock-lock-protects-your-guitar-from-thieves/
A look at the new reissue of "No Dice" by Badfinger
http://www.seattlepi.com/pop/429055_147187-blogcritics.org.html
Another great new band name-The Ukulelebirds
http://www.wirralnews.co.uk/entertainment-wirral/2010/10/26/the-ukeladybirds-100252-27547737/
And the 2011 Newport Festivals are set for dates
http://home.nestor.minsk.by/jazz/news/2010/10/2602.html
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Tuesday Music Digest
Getting the rhythm right
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/arts/music/south-african-trumpeter-gets-the-rhythm-right/article1770686/
"America's Music Legacy"-a new DVD series
http://www.antimusic.com/news/10/oct/25Americas_Music_Legacy_DVD_Series.shtml
This Is The Rock
http://www.seattlepi.com/pop/428980_147047-blogcritics.org.html
Another interesting new band name: Toph-E and The Pussycats
http://technorati.com/entertainment/music/article/music-review-toph-e-the-pussycats/
"No Dice" and "Straight Up" get a new reissue
http://www.examiner.com/music-in-boston/apple-records-to-re-release-badfinger-s-no-dice-straight-up-on-10-25
New music from Kermit Ruffins
http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5jz2wIS3ip6NJG1xVtb06nl6W9FEg?docId=4931598
How "Guitar Hero" and "Rock Band" were born at M.I.T.
http://www.geek.com/articles/games/how-guitar-hero-and-rock-band-were-born-as-student-projects-at-mit-20101025/
Jeff Beck Live and Exclusive
http://guitarinternational.com/wpmu/2010/10/25/jeff-beck-live-and-exclusive-from-the-grammy-museum-review/
2 octaves, 4 strings
http://www.pollstar.com/blogs/news/archive/2010/10/25/745125.aspx
And Janet Jackson discovers Brazilian music
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5g3dw8HzY84YtD9iM1raq5YQr0FXw?docId=d05adb576039437cb277695c79d8b51c
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/arts/music/south-african-trumpeter-gets-the-rhythm-right/article1770686/
"America's Music Legacy"-a new DVD series
http://www.antimusic.com/news/10/oct/25Americas_Music_Legacy_DVD_Series.shtml
This Is The Rock
http://www.seattlepi.com/pop/428980_147047-blogcritics.org.html
Another interesting new band name: Toph-E and The Pussycats
http://technorati.com/entertainment/music/article/music-review-toph-e-the-pussycats/
"No Dice" and "Straight Up" get a new reissue
http://www.examiner.com/music-in-boston/apple-records-to-re-release-badfinger-s-no-dice-straight-up-on-10-25
New music from Kermit Ruffins
http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5jz2wIS3ip6NJG1xVtb06nl6W9FEg?docId=4931598
How "Guitar Hero" and "Rock Band" were born at M.I.T.
http://www.geek.com/articles/games/how-guitar-hero-and-rock-band-were-born-as-student-projects-at-mit-20101025/
Jeff Beck Live and Exclusive
http://guitarinternational.com/wpmu/2010/10/25/jeff-beck-live-and-exclusive-from-the-grammy-museum-review/
2 octaves, 4 strings
http://www.pollstar.com/blogs/news/archive/2010/10/25/745125.aspx
And Janet Jackson discovers Brazilian music
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5g3dw8HzY84YtD9iM1raq5YQr0FXw?docId=d05adb576039437cb277695c79d8b51c
Monday, October 25, 2010
Stormy Monday Music Digest
A new plaque for John and Yoko
http://www.nme.com/news/nme/53551
Top of the heap this week in the blues
http://blogcritics.org/music/article/kenny-wayne-shepherd-has-1-blues/
A benefit auction for the New Orleans Opera Association
http://www.nola.com/drink/index.ssf/2010/10/wine_and_spirits_auction_benef.html
The secret history of Austin music
http://www.austin360.com/music/secret-history-of-austin-music-henry-lebermann-991711.html
Before guitar, Gibson picked mandolin
http://www2.tbo.com/content/2010/oct/24/TRNEWSO81/
10 great guitar blogs
http://guitarinternational.com/wpmu/2010/10/24/10-great-guitar-blogs-stratoblogster/
A look back at "Cast Your Fate to the Wind"
http://www.seattlepi.com/pop/428977_147117-blogcritics.org.html
Yusef Lateef sighted
http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_16422880?nclick_check=1
Jews, Jazz and Socialism
http://www.aljazeerah.info/Opinion%20Editorials/2010/October/25%20o/Jews,%20Jazz,%20&%20Socialism%20By%20Gilad%20Atzmon.htm
And another roundup of new CDs
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/25/arts/music/25choice.html?_r=1&src=twrhp
http://www.nme.com/news/nme/53551
Top of the heap this week in the blues
http://blogcritics.org/music/article/kenny-wayne-shepherd-has-1-blues/
A benefit auction for the New Orleans Opera Association
http://www.nola.com/drink/index.ssf/2010/10/wine_and_spirits_auction_benef.html
The secret history of Austin music
http://www.austin360.com/music/secret-history-of-austin-music-henry-lebermann-991711.html
Before guitar, Gibson picked mandolin
http://www2.tbo.com/content/2010/oct/24/TRNEWSO81/
10 great guitar blogs
http://guitarinternational.com/wpmu/2010/10/24/10-great-guitar-blogs-stratoblogster/
A look back at "Cast Your Fate to the Wind"
http://www.seattlepi.com/pop/428977_147117-blogcritics.org.html
Yusef Lateef sighted
http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_16422880?nclick_check=1
Jews, Jazz and Socialism
http://www.aljazeerah.info/Opinion%20Editorials/2010/October/25%20o/Jews,%20Jazz,%20&%20Socialism%20By%20Gilad%20Atzmon.htm
And another roundup of new CDs
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/25/arts/music/25choice.html?_r=1&src=twrhp
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Saturday Music Digest
Ringo + Paul do a book launch
http://www.monstersandcritics.com/people/news/article_1593474.php/Sir-Paul-McCartney-reunited-with-Ringo-Starr-at-book-launch
The Texas City Music Festival is on the move
http://www.khou.com/news/neighborhood-news/Texas-City-music-festival-is-on-the-move--105440883.html
Doris Troy sighting
http://mog.com/blog_post/content/804/2451784
She Walks the Line
http://www.shorelinetimes.com/articles/2010/10/22/life/doc4cc1be3807508688148386.txt
Previewing an "American Masters" tribute to Fats and Dave
http://www.cleveland.com/popmusic/index.ssf/2010/10/schedule_for_american_music_ma.html
Another great new band name-Bipolaroid
http://www.nola.com/music/index.ssf/2010/10/local_psychedelic_rock_band_bi.html
A new handmade guitar controller
http://www.slashgear.com/power-gig-handmade-six-string-guitar-controller-rocks-22109786/
A "Guitar Hero" spinoff for Facebook?
http://www.insidesocialgames.com/2010/10/22/instant-jam-brings-a-new-taste-for-music-to-facebook/
Reinventing The Wheel
http://www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20101022/TEMPO/10220320/-1/NEWSMAP
And a history of Zimbabwean township jive
http://www.newsday.co.zw/article/2010-10-22-all-that-jazz-history-of-zimbabwe-township-music
http://www.monstersandcritics.com/people/news/article_1593474.php/Sir-Paul-McCartney-reunited-with-Ringo-Starr-at-book-launch
The Texas City Music Festival is on the move
http://www.khou.com/news/neighborhood-news/Texas-City-music-festival-is-on-the-move--105440883.html
Doris Troy sighting
http://mog.com/blog_post/content/804/2451784
She Walks the Line
http://www.shorelinetimes.com/articles/2010/10/22/life/doc4cc1be3807508688148386.txt
Previewing an "American Masters" tribute to Fats and Dave
http://www.cleveland.com/popmusic/index.ssf/2010/10/schedule_for_american_music_ma.html
Another great new band name-Bipolaroid
http://www.nola.com/music/index.ssf/2010/10/local_psychedelic_rock_band_bi.html
A new handmade guitar controller
http://www.slashgear.com/power-gig-handmade-six-string-guitar-controller-rocks-22109786/
A "Guitar Hero" spinoff for Facebook?
http://www.insidesocialgames.com/2010/10/22/instant-jam-brings-a-new-taste-for-music-to-facebook/
Reinventing The Wheel
http://www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20101022/TEMPO/10220320/-1/NEWSMAP
And a history of Zimbabwean township jive
http://www.newsday.co.zw/article/2010-10-22-all-that-jazz-history-of-zimbabwe-township-music
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Thursday Music Digest
A jazz singer covers the 60s
http://www.montrealgazette.com/entertainment/There+more+than+golden+song/3697557/story.html
"Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes"
http://www.monstersandcritics.com/music/news/article_1592833.php/Social-Distortion-returns-with-Hard-Times-and-Nursery-Rhymes
New Led Zep guitar tab songbooks released
http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/alfred_releases_newly_transcribed_led_zeppelin_guitar_tab_songbooks.html
Courtney Pine remembers Sidney Bechet
http://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/leisure/music/previews/musicnews/8464118.Courtney_Pine_s_homage_to_saxophone_star_Bechet/
Guitar Shorty turns 71
http://www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2808974
Marshall Amps get into the headphone biz
http://www.gadgetreview.com/2010/10/marshall-teases-us-with-guitar-amp-inspired-headphones.html
"Meet the Jetson"-a new folding guitar
http://www.tomsguide.com/us/jetson-folding-guitar-design-concept,news-8395.html
Checking in with She and Him
http://www.timescolonist.com/entertainment/Indie+immersed+fashioned/3704480/story.html
A Stupid Music Viper
http://www.easyreadernews.com/2010/10/arts/wayne-hancock-redond
And Robert Stone talks Sacred Steel
http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/cultist/2010/10/robert_stone_talks_sacred_stee.php
http://www.montrealgazette.com/entertainment/There+more+than+golden+song/3697557/story.html
"Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes"
http://www.monstersandcritics.com/music/news/article_1592833.php/Social-Distortion-returns-with-Hard-Times-and-Nursery-Rhymes
New Led Zep guitar tab songbooks released
http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/alfred_releases_newly_transcribed_led_zeppelin_guitar_tab_songbooks.html
Courtney Pine remembers Sidney Bechet
http://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/leisure/music/previews/musicnews/8464118.Courtney_Pine_s_homage_to_saxophone_star_Bechet/
Guitar Shorty turns 71
http://www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2808974
Marshall Amps get into the headphone biz
http://www.gadgetreview.com/2010/10/marshall-teases-us-with-guitar-amp-inspired-headphones.html
"Meet the Jetson"-a new folding guitar
http://www.tomsguide.com/us/jetson-folding-guitar-design-concept,news-8395.html
Checking in with She and Him
http://www.timescolonist.com/entertainment/Indie+immersed+fashioned/3704480/story.html
A Stupid Music Viper
http://www.easyreadernews.com/2010/10/arts/wayne-hancock-redond
And Robert Stone talks Sacred Steel
http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/cultist/2010/10/robert_stone_talks_sacred_stee.php
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Tuesday Music Digest
A belated Happy Birthday to Chuck Berry
http://www.ology.com/music/rock-roll-birthday-chuck-berry
Remembering Jake and Elwood
http://www.thestage.co.uk/reviews/review.php/30000/the-music-of-the-blues-brothers-a-tribute
Another birthday-the Traveling Wilburys
http://www.examiner.com/beatles-in-national/the-traveling-wilburys-took-off-1988
The Kings of Leon do stadium rock
http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music/2010/10/18/2010-10-18_kings_of_leons_come_around_sundown_review_stadiumrock_album_gives_u2_a_run_for_i.html?r=entertainment
The Guitar Mansion is sold
http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2010/10/18/historic-guitar-mansion-sold-unsuspecting-bidder/
Recap of Day 1 of Monterey Jazz
http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=135058
Previewing the 2011 Ookelele Festival of Great Britain
http://www.efestivals.co.uk/festivals/ukulele/2011/
Uganda celebrates its 48th birthday with music
http://allafrica.com/stories/201010190299.html
Talking Story with Chicago jazz drummer Mike Reed
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/artsdesk/music/2010/10/18/chicago-jazz-drummer-mike-reed-everything-has-its-roots-in-something/
And keeping classic TV theme songs alive
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/anne-arundel/bs-md-ar-aacc-band-director-20101018,0,33221.story
http://www.ology.com/music/rock-roll-birthday-chuck-berry
Remembering Jake and Elwood
http://www.thestage.co.uk/reviews/review.php/30000/the-music-of-the-blues-brothers-a-tribute
Another birthday-the Traveling Wilburys
http://www.examiner.com/beatles-in-national/the-traveling-wilburys-took-off-1988
The Kings of Leon do stadium rock
http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music/2010/10/18/2010-10-18_kings_of_leons_come_around_sundown_review_stadiumrock_album_gives_u2_a_run_for_i.html?r=entertainment
The Guitar Mansion is sold
http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2010/10/18/historic-guitar-mansion-sold-unsuspecting-bidder/
Recap of Day 1 of Monterey Jazz
http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=135058
Previewing the 2011 Ookelele Festival of Great Britain
http://www.efestivals.co.uk/festivals/ukulele/2011/
Uganda celebrates its 48th birthday with music
http://allafrica.com/stories/201010190299.html
Talking Story with Chicago jazz drummer Mike Reed
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/artsdesk/music/2010/10/18/chicago-jazz-drummer-mike-reed-everything-has-its-roots-in-something/
And keeping classic TV theme songs alive
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/anne-arundel/bs-md-ar-aacc-band-director-20101018,0,33221.story
Monday, October 18, 2010
Monday Music Digest
Looking back at 1968's "Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac"
http://blogcritics.org/music/article/music-review-fleetwood-mac-peter-greens/
Ever heard of the Diddley Bow?
http://www.theledger.com/article/20101017/COLUMNISTS/10175008/1308/TIMEOUT
New Huey Lewis music
http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/Huey+Lewis+explores+Soulsville+album/3685175/story.html
"Bury the Hatchet"-a new film about the Mardi Gras Indians
http://www.nola.com/movies/index.ssf/2010/10/mardi_gras_indians_doc_bury_th.html
Stupid Music Spooks at Cain's Ballroom
http://www.kjrh.com/dpp/news/local_news/spooky-ghost-stories-and-myths-looming-in-green-country
Jazzing up "Leave It To Beaver"
http://www.examiner.com/jazz-music-in-oakland/leave-it-to-pete-rugolo-to-jazz-up-leave-it-to-beaver
Guyana to host a jazz festival in 2012
http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/10/17/2010-10-17_guyana_hosting_jazz_festival_with_a_rainforest_riff.html
A grand old house for music in SFO
http://www.sfexaminer.com/lifestyle/A-grand-old-house-for-music-105143544.html
The Berlin Voices have a new Christmas album out
http://www.seattlepi.com/pop/428560_146437-blogcritics.org.html
And the man behind the music for "Boardwalk Empire"
http://www.nj.com/entertainment/music/index.ssf/2010/10/boardwalk_empire_meet_the_man.html
http://blogcritics.org/music/article/music-review-fleetwood-mac-peter-greens/
Ever heard of the Diddley Bow?
http://www.theledger.com/article/20101017/COLUMNISTS/10175008/1308/TIMEOUT
New Huey Lewis music
http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/Huey+Lewis+explores+Soulsville+album/3685175/story.html
"Bury the Hatchet"-a new film about the Mardi Gras Indians
http://www.nola.com/movies/index.ssf/2010/10/mardi_gras_indians_doc_bury_th.html
Stupid Music Spooks at Cain's Ballroom
http://www.kjrh.com/dpp/news/local_news/spooky-ghost-stories-and-myths-looming-in-green-country
Jazzing up "Leave It To Beaver"
http://www.examiner.com/jazz-music-in-oakland/leave-it-to-pete-rugolo-to-jazz-up-leave-it-to-beaver
Guyana to host a jazz festival in 2012
http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/10/17/2010-10-17_guyana_hosting_jazz_festival_with_a_rainforest_riff.html
A grand old house for music in SFO
http://www.sfexaminer.com/lifestyle/A-grand-old-house-for-music-105143544.html
The Berlin Voices have a new Christmas album out
http://www.seattlepi.com/pop/428560_146437-blogcritics.org.html
And the man behind the music for "Boardwalk Empire"
http://www.nj.com/entertainment/music/index.ssf/2010/10/boardwalk_empire_meet_the_man.html
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Sunday Music Digest
Ringo Starr in Iceland
http://www.icelandreview.com/icelandreview/daily_news/?cat_id=16539&ew_0_a_id=369016
A look back at "Days of Future Passed"
http://blogcritics.org/music/article/music-review-the-moody-blues-mdash/
Markus James' West African happiness surplus
http://www.sfbg.com/noise/2010/10/15/markus-james-west-african-happiness-surplus
R.I.P. to New Orleans musician Peter Toma
http://www.nola.com/music/index.ssf/2010/10/peter_toma_longtime_roosevelt.html
Raul Malo does it himself
http://www.enterprisenews.com/entertainment/music/x115383539/Music-Scene-Malo-takes-do-it-yourself-approach-on-new-CD
Flute magic with Tull Himself
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/entertainment/Anderson+flute+magic/3681063/story.html?cid=megadrop_story
Hugh Masekela talks story
http://jazztimes.com/articles/26730-hugh-masekela-live
Stupid Music with Ramona Reed
http://muskogeephoenix.com/local/x693281135/Local-musician-takes-show-to-Tulsa-venue
A wrapup of the Cheraw Jazz Festival
http://www2.scnow.com/news/2010/oct/16/cheraw-jazz-festival-hit-ar-971393/
And a look back at Gershwin's "Rhapsody"
http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2010/oct/17/gershwin-shook-music-world-with-rhapsody/
http://www.icelandreview.com/icelandreview/daily_news/?cat_id=16539&ew_0_a_id=369016
A look back at "Days of Future Passed"
http://blogcritics.org/music/article/music-review-the-moody-blues-mdash/
Markus James' West African happiness surplus
http://www.sfbg.com/noise/2010/10/15/markus-james-west-african-happiness-surplus
R.I.P. to New Orleans musician Peter Toma
http://www.nola.com/music/index.ssf/2010/10/peter_toma_longtime_roosevelt.html
Raul Malo does it himself
http://www.enterprisenews.com/entertainment/music/x115383539/Music-Scene-Malo-takes-do-it-yourself-approach-on-new-CD
Flute magic with Tull Himself
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/entertainment/Anderson+flute+magic/3681063/story.html?cid=megadrop_story
Hugh Masekela talks story
http://jazztimes.com/articles/26730-hugh-masekela-live
Stupid Music with Ramona Reed
http://muskogeephoenix.com/local/x693281135/Local-musician-takes-show-to-Tulsa-venue
A wrapup of the Cheraw Jazz Festival
http://www2.scnow.com/news/2010/oct/16/cheraw-jazz-festival-hit-ar-971393/
And a look back at Gershwin's "Rhapsody"
http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2010/oct/17/gershwin-shook-music-world-with-rhapsody/
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Saturday Music Digest
Living and singing the blues
http://www.saljournal.com/news/story/Bluesmasters-2010-10-15-clone
A rare Jimi Hendrix song tangled in dispute
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE69E0ZH20101015
R.I.P. to Beach Music great General Johnson
http://wae.blogs.starnewsonline.com/13017/beach-music-legend-general-johnson-dies/
Roy Rogers meets Ray Manzarek
http://www.timesheraldonline.com/ci_16346130
"Love" blooms in Vegas
http://blog.vegas.com/las-vegas-shows/love-blooms-in-vegas-the-beatles-music-takes-center-stage-10542/
Talking story with New Orleans sax man Reggie Houston
http://www.oregonlive.com/music/index.ssf/2010/10/new_orleans_native_and_saxopho.html
Peavey Guitar expands one of their plants
http://www.clarionledger.com/article/20101015/BIZ/101015014/Peavey+expands+Meridian+plant++adds+jobs
Prince to hit the road with Maceo Parker
http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2010/10/prince_whips_out_gold-plated_g.html
Jazz legend Ahmad Jamal reaches a new creative peak
http://www.newschief.com/article/20101015/NEWS/10155033/1006
And Alicia Keyes talks piano jazz
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=130564670
http://www.saljournal.com/news/story/Bluesmasters-2010-10-15-clone
A rare Jimi Hendrix song tangled in dispute
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE69E0ZH20101015
R.I.P. to Beach Music great General Johnson
http://wae.blogs.starnewsonline.com/13017/beach-music-legend-general-johnson-dies/
Roy Rogers meets Ray Manzarek
http://www.timesheraldonline.com/ci_16346130
"Love" blooms in Vegas
http://blog.vegas.com/las-vegas-shows/love-blooms-in-vegas-the-beatles-music-takes-center-stage-10542/
Talking story with New Orleans sax man Reggie Houston
http://www.oregonlive.com/music/index.ssf/2010/10/new_orleans_native_and_saxopho.html
Peavey Guitar expands one of their plants
http://www.clarionledger.com/article/20101015/BIZ/101015014/Peavey+expands+Meridian+plant++adds+jobs
Prince to hit the road with Maceo Parker
http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2010/10/prince_whips_out_gold-plated_g.html
Jazz legend Ahmad Jamal reaches a new creative peak
http://www.newschief.com/article/20101015/NEWS/10155033/1006
And Alicia Keyes talks piano jazz
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=130564670
Friday, October 15, 2010
Stormy Friday Music Digest
A peek at the upcoming Seattle Slack Key Guitar Festival
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/musicnightlife/2013153035_slack14.html?prmid=head_more
Members of Buddy Guy's band go to school
http://www.wausaudailyherald.com/article/20101014/WDH0501/10140508/Members-of-Buddy-Guy-s-band-provide-lively-music-lesson-for-UWMC-students
Tipitina's in New Orleans goes to school too!
http://www.neworleans.com/news/local-news/515421-tips-equips-12-school-music-programs.html
Talking Story with brass band leader Christie Jourdaine
http://www.bestofneworleans.com/blogofneworleans/archives/2010/10/14/christie-jourdain-leader-of-the-pinettes-brass-band
Stephen King's Foundation funds guitar classes
http://wbztv.com/wireapnewsme/Stephen.King.s.2.1962135.html
The world's biggest Nirvana exhibit
http://blog.seattlepi.com/raisedonrock/archives/224865.asp
Bad Company discovers the ookelele
http://www.swtimes.com/features/article_3ca08b76-d79f-11df-a74c-001cc4c03286.html
The Rome Jazz Festival kicks off
http://www.theopenpress.com/index.php?a=press&id=86011
Classic roots jazz with Eddie South
http://www.pr.com/press-release/269531
And more on the renaissance of IZ in Germany
http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/Global/story.asp?S=13325960
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/musicnightlife/2013153035_slack14.html?prmid=head_more
Members of Buddy Guy's band go to school
http://www.wausaudailyherald.com/article/20101014/WDH0501/10140508/Members-of-Buddy-Guy-s-band-provide-lively-music-lesson-for-UWMC-students
Tipitina's in New Orleans goes to school too!
http://www.neworleans.com/news/local-news/515421-tips-equips-12-school-music-programs.html
Talking Story with brass band leader Christie Jourdaine
http://www.bestofneworleans.com/blogofneworleans/archives/2010/10/14/christie-jourdain-leader-of-the-pinettes-brass-band
Stephen King's Foundation funds guitar classes
http://wbztv.com/wireapnewsme/Stephen.King.s.2.1962135.html
The world's biggest Nirvana exhibit
http://blog.seattlepi.com/raisedonrock/archives/224865.asp
Bad Company discovers the ookelele
http://www.swtimes.com/features/article_3ca08b76-d79f-11df-a74c-001cc4c03286.html
The Rome Jazz Festival kicks off
http://www.theopenpress.com/index.php?a=press&id=86011
Classic roots jazz with Eddie South
http://www.pr.com/press-release/269531
And more on the renaissance of IZ in Germany
http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/Global/story.asp?S=13325960
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Thursday Music Digest
Assorted music shows helped Governors Island attract a record number of visitors this summer
http://www.dnainfo.com/20101013/downtown/governors-island-had-record-visitors-over-summer
A kick-start for the new National Music Centre in Calgary
http://www.calgaryherald.com/entertainment/National+music+centre+gets+million+kick+start/3661969/story.html
A collection of real mountain music
http://www.metropulse.com/news/2010/oct/13/collection-real-mountain-music/
David Gilmour sighting
http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5j35GLiyJPdhhXzFzYIP5COtM0ENA?docId=4829966
Disorderly Guitar Fest
http://www.dailycardinal.com/news/man-smashes-guitar-arrested-for-disorderly-conduct-downtown-1.1687271
A Reedman reaches for his roots
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703794104575546341435169562.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
Music returns to the Venetian Room in San Francisco
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/10/13/DDUB1FQBOB.DTL
Slacking Off
http://honoluluweekly.com/city-wise/2010/10/slacking-off/
More on the upcoming Pacific Rim Film Festival
http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/entertainment/ci_16334922
And a review of the recent West Beach Music Festival
http://www.jambase.com/Articles/Story.aspx?storyID=24479
http://www.dnainfo.com/20101013/downtown/governors-island-had-record-visitors-over-summer
A kick-start for the new National Music Centre in Calgary
http://www.calgaryherald.com/entertainment/National+music+centre+gets+million+kick+start/3661969/story.html
A collection of real mountain music
http://www.metropulse.com/news/2010/oct/13/collection-real-mountain-music/
David Gilmour sighting
http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5j35GLiyJPdhhXzFzYIP5COtM0ENA?docId=4829966
Disorderly Guitar Fest
http://www.dailycardinal.com/news/man-smashes-guitar-arrested-for-disorderly-conduct-downtown-1.1687271
A Reedman reaches for his roots
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703794104575546341435169562.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
Music returns to the Venetian Room in San Francisco
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/10/13/DDUB1FQBOB.DTL
Slacking Off
http://honoluluweekly.com/city-wise/2010/10/slacking-off/
More on the upcoming Pacific Rim Film Festival
http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/entertainment/ci_16334922
And a review of the recent West Beach Music Festival
http://www.jambase.com/Articles/Story.aspx?storyID=24479
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Midweek Music Digest
Uncle Tom just keeps on Gabbin'
http://www.midweek.com/content/columns/utg/
Los Lobos donates for a good cause
http://www.vcstar.com/news/2010/oct/12/instruments-signed-by-los-lobos-to-benefit-for/
Jazz inspired by Dylan Thomas
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/showbiz-and-lifestyle/showbiz/2010/10/12/jazz-musician-s-album-inspired-by-work-of-poet-dylan-thomas-91466-27450392/
The University of Maryland Marching Band wins the "Hawaii 5-0" theme song contest
http://wjz.com/local/university.maryland.college.2.1957808.html
10 great rock and roll bloopers
http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyle/Features/bloopers-1012/
Strombo and the art of the motorcycle odyssey
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-drive/new-cars/motorcycles/strombo-and-the-art-of-the-motorcycle-odyssey/article1752639/
Tom Waits releases a new 78 RPM record
http://pitchfork.com/news/40262-tom-waits-releases-78-rpm-record-and-player/
Noel Gallagher, happily bored
http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/story/noel-gallagher-happily-bored_1172250
A visit to the Sun Valley Jazz Jamboree
http://www.mtexpress.com/index2.php?ID=2005133626
And a former Poet Laureate sees jazz everywhere
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/thearts/2013141606_pinsky13.html
http://www.midweek.com/content/columns/utg/
Los Lobos donates for a good cause
http://www.vcstar.com/news/2010/oct/12/instruments-signed-by-los-lobos-to-benefit-for/
Jazz inspired by Dylan Thomas
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/showbiz-and-lifestyle/showbiz/2010/10/12/jazz-musician-s-album-inspired-by-work-of-poet-dylan-thomas-91466-27450392/
The University of Maryland Marching Band wins the "Hawaii 5-0" theme song contest
http://wjz.com/local/university.maryland.college.2.1957808.html
10 great rock and roll bloopers
http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyle/Features/bloopers-1012/
Strombo and the art of the motorcycle odyssey
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-drive/new-cars/motorcycles/strombo-and-the-art-of-the-motorcycle-odyssey/article1752639/
Tom Waits releases a new 78 RPM record
http://pitchfork.com/news/40262-tom-waits-releases-78-rpm-record-and-player/
Noel Gallagher, happily bored
http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/story/noel-gallagher-happily-bored_1172250
A visit to the Sun Valley Jazz Jamboree
http://www.mtexpress.com/index2.php?ID=2005133626
And a former Poet Laureate sees jazz everywhere
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/thearts/2013141606_pinsky13.html
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Tuesday Music Digest
The artist's role as activist
http://thephoenix.com/Boston/Events/84775-The-Artists-Role-as-Activist/
Sister Wives sing the blues
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/entertainment/50427450-81/blues-music-band-female.html.csp
Folds meets Hornby
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/entertainment/50433447-81/folds-music-hornby-album.html.csp
Update on the remake of "Yellow Submarine"
http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2010/10/11/yellow-submarine-cary-elwes-beatles/
A post office is renamed after Steve Goodman
http://www.suntimes.com/news/metro/2790332,CST-NWS-goodman11.article
Pics of this year's Ponderosa Stomp
http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2010/10/the_2010_new_or.html
Happy 5th to the Gibson Guitar Studio
http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyle/ArtistsAndEvents/Stories/gibson-guitar-studio-1011/
The 2010 Chicago Guitar Festival
http://guitarinternational.com/wpmu/2010/10/11/chicago-guitar-festival-2010-paulinho-garcia-and-badi-assad-review/
Catching up with California Guitar Trio
http://www.kentucky.com/2010/10/11/1474987/critics-picks-california-guitar.html
And how to win at jazz by bucking the system
http://www.examiner.com/jazz-music-in-new-york/how-to-win-at-jazz-by-bucking-the-system
http://thephoenix.com/Boston/Events/84775-The-Artists-Role-as-Activist/
Sister Wives sing the blues
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/entertainment/50427450-81/blues-music-band-female.html.csp
Folds meets Hornby
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/entertainment/50433447-81/folds-music-hornby-album.html.csp
Update on the remake of "Yellow Submarine"
http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2010/10/11/yellow-submarine-cary-elwes-beatles/
A post office is renamed after Steve Goodman
http://www.suntimes.com/news/metro/2790332,CST-NWS-goodman11.article
Pics of this year's Ponderosa Stomp
http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2010/10/the_2010_new_or.html
Happy 5th to the Gibson Guitar Studio
http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyle/ArtistsAndEvents/Stories/gibson-guitar-studio-1011/
The 2010 Chicago Guitar Festival
http://guitarinternational.com/wpmu/2010/10/11/chicago-guitar-festival-2010-paulinho-garcia-and-badi-assad-review/
Catching up with California Guitar Trio
http://www.kentucky.com/2010/10/11/1474987/critics-picks-california-guitar.html
And how to win at jazz by bucking the system
http://www.examiner.com/jazz-music-in-new-york/how-to-win-at-jazz-by-bucking-the-system
Monday, October 11, 2010
Columbus Day Music Digest
Ringo plays with the Plastic Ono Band
http://www.icelandreview.com/icelandreview/daily_news/?cat_id=16567&ew_0_a_id=368731
The Beatles' Last Picture Show
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/moslive/article-1318280/The-Beatles-picture-show.html
King Solomon's Sweet Thunder
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/51942/217711
Looking back at a great guitar trio
http://www.seattlepi.com/pop/428138_145979-blogcritics.org.html
Checking out Day 2 of the ACL Fest
http://www.soundspike.com/news/article/823-silversun_pickups_news_acl_festival_day_2_silversun_pickups.html
Visiting a cultural festival on Kaua'i
http://www.examiner.com/hawaiian-islands-travel-in-honolulu/manjushaka-performs-at-the-matsuri-kauai-2010
The Jazz Passengers reunite
http://technorati.com/entertainment/music/article/music-review-the-jazz-passengers-reunited/
Robert Wyatt sighting
http://www.metro.co.uk/music/reviews/843580-robert-wyatt-finally-turns-to-full-on-jazz-on-for-the-ghosts-within
Notre Dame's Marching Band tries to win $25,000
http://www.wndu.com/localnews/headlines/Notre_Dame_marching_band_in_the_running_for_25000_104692454.html
And another roundup of recent music
http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20101008/LIVING/10080302/1032
http://www.icelandreview.com/icelandreview/daily_news/?cat_id=16567&ew_0_a_id=368731
The Beatles' Last Picture Show
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/moslive/article-1318280/The-Beatles-picture-show.html
King Solomon's Sweet Thunder
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/51942/217711
Looking back at a great guitar trio
http://www.seattlepi.com/pop/428138_145979-blogcritics.org.html
Checking out Day 2 of the ACL Fest
http://www.soundspike.com/news/article/823-silversun_pickups_news_acl_festival_day_2_silversun_pickups.html
Visiting a cultural festival on Kaua'i
http://www.examiner.com/hawaiian-islands-travel-in-honolulu/manjushaka-performs-at-the-matsuri-kauai-2010
The Jazz Passengers reunite
http://technorati.com/entertainment/music/article/music-review-the-jazz-passengers-reunited/
Robert Wyatt sighting
http://www.metro.co.uk/music/reviews/843580-robert-wyatt-finally-turns-to-full-on-jazz-on-for-the-ghosts-within
Notre Dame's Marching Band tries to win $25,000
http://www.wndu.com/localnews/headlines/Notre_Dame_marching_band_in_the_running_for_25000_104692454.html
And another roundup of recent music
http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20101008/LIVING/10080302/1032
Sunday, October 10, 2010
10-10-10 Music Digest
R.I.P. to Solomon Burke
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5ggBRs0yCDA6we0BO341Jh1EFRw-wD9IORES83?docId=D9IORES83
Paying tribute to John Lennon
http://www.hitfix.com/articles/ringo-starr-jeff-bridges-aerosmith-celebrating-john-lennons-70th-on-youtube
The Austin Music Fest kicks off
http://www.mysanantonio.com/entertainment/music/austinmusicfestivalkicks_off_104618569.html
New music from Ray Charles
http://blogcritics.org/music/article/music-review-ray-charles-rare-genius/
Leon Russell sighting
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/entertainment/music/master-of-space-and-time-russell-sharing-piano-spotlight-with-john-104625504.html
Checking out the Bridge City Gumbo Festival
http://www.nola.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2010/10/bridge_city_gumbo_festival_jap.html
Recap of the first day of the National Folk Festival
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/entertainment/2010/oct/09/folk09-ar-551780/
Life on the road
http://www.vancouversun.com/Life+road+adventure/3649230/story.html
Concert review: Hank Williams Jr.
http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/arts/stories/2010/10/09/hat-changes-dont-conceal-outlaw-side.html?sid=101
And surprising sounds from Uncle Chickie
http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/music/ct-live-1011-corea-20101009,0,7571052.column
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5ggBRs0yCDA6we0BO341Jh1EFRw-wD9IORES83?docId=D9IORES83
Paying tribute to John Lennon
http://www.hitfix.com/articles/ringo-starr-jeff-bridges-aerosmith-celebrating-john-lennons-70th-on-youtube
The Austin Music Fest kicks off
http://www.mysanantonio.com/entertainment/music/austinmusicfestivalkicks_off_104618569.html
New music from Ray Charles
http://blogcritics.org/music/article/music-review-ray-charles-rare-genius/
Leon Russell sighting
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/entertainment/music/master-of-space-and-time-russell-sharing-piano-spotlight-with-john-104625504.html
Checking out the Bridge City Gumbo Festival
http://www.nola.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2010/10/bridge_city_gumbo_festival_jap.html
Recap of the first day of the National Folk Festival
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/entertainment/2010/oct/09/folk09-ar-551780/
Life on the road
http://www.vancouversun.com/Life+road+adventure/3649230/story.html
Concert review: Hank Williams Jr.
http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/arts/stories/2010/10/09/hat-changes-dont-conceal-outlaw-side.html?sid=101
And surprising sounds from Uncle Chickie
http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/music/ct-live-1011-corea-20101009,0,7571052.column
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Saturday Music Digest
All that Jazz...
http://www.newsday.co.zw/article/2010-10-08-all-that-jazz
Pianist George Winston plucks a different string
http://record-eagle.com/features/x1699976934/Pianist-plucks-a-different-string
Ringo remembers John Lennon
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=130428692
A roundup of new blues CDs
http://www.americanaroots.com/2010/10/08/reviews/music/blues-standouts-new-discs/
Al Pacino as Phil Spector!
http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Al_Pacino_Stars_as_Phil_Spector_in_New_Mamet_Film_for_HBO_20101008
Jim Horn on horns
http://www.aspentimes.com/article/20101008/AE/101009844/1077&ParentProfile=1058
Lennon's Top 10 Guitar Moments
http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyle/Features/instant-karma-lennon-1008/
New music from Dave Koz
http://blogcritics.org/music/article/music-review-dave-koz-hello-tomorrow/
25 years of Hula
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/10/08/PKIV1FLJFC.DTL
And Bay Area music landmark Tiki Tom's burns down
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/hawaii/detail?entry_id=74152
http://www.newsday.co.zw/article/2010-10-08-all-that-jazz
Pianist George Winston plucks a different string
http://record-eagle.com/features/x1699976934/Pianist-plucks-a-different-string
Ringo remembers John Lennon
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=130428692
A roundup of new blues CDs
http://www.americanaroots.com/2010/10/08/reviews/music/blues-standouts-new-discs/
Al Pacino as Phil Spector!
http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Al_Pacino_Stars_as_Phil_Spector_in_New_Mamet_Film_for_HBO_20101008
Jim Horn on horns
http://www.aspentimes.com/article/20101008/AE/101009844/1077&ParentProfile=1058
Lennon's Top 10 Guitar Moments
http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyle/Features/instant-karma-lennon-1008/
New music from Dave Koz
http://blogcritics.org/music/article/music-review-dave-koz-hello-tomorrow/
25 years of Hula
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/10/08/PKIV1FLJFC.DTL
And Bay Area music landmark Tiki Tom's burns down
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/hawaii/detail?entry_id=74152
Friday, October 8, 2010
Friday Music Digest
Catchin' up with the subdudes
http://www.avclub.com/chicago/events/subdudes,207939/
Lucky Peterson back from the brink
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/ent/stories/DN-lucky_1007gd.ART.State.Edition1.334db18.html
Harmonicopia
http://www.seattlepi.com/pop/428003_145707-blogcritics.org.html
Buddy Guy keeps the Legend alive
http://www.hollandsentinel.com/entertainment/x1868326760/Bluesman-Buddy-Guy-keeps-the-legend-alive
A new CD from Anders Osborne
http://www.2theadvocate.com/entertainment/104525714.html
Slash to start making horror movies?
http://www.examiner.com/movie-in-national/guitar-hero-slash-to-start-making-horror-movies
Taylor Swift goes to court
http://www.digitalspy.com/showbiz/news/a280851/taylor-swift-wins-merchandise-lawsuit.html
Bozos in Hollywood
http://losangeles.broadwayworld.com/article/Firesign_Theatre_Partners_with_Barnsdall_102123_20101007
Checking out the Accra Jazz and World Music Festival in Africa
http://accra-mail.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=25219:accra-jazz-and-world-music-festival-enters-week-two&catid=67:entertainment&Itemid=216
And a visit with the Atlantic City Jazz Band
http://njmonthly.com/events/12235.html
http://www.avclub.com/chicago/events/subdudes,207939/
Lucky Peterson back from the brink
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/ent/stories/DN-lucky_1007gd.ART.State.Edition1.334db18.html
Harmonicopia
http://www.seattlepi.com/pop/428003_145707-blogcritics.org.html
Buddy Guy keeps the Legend alive
http://www.hollandsentinel.com/entertainment/x1868326760/Bluesman-Buddy-Guy-keeps-the-legend-alive
A new CD from Anders Osborne
http://www.2theadvocate.com/entertainment/104525714.html
Slash to start making horror movies?
http://www.examiner.com/movie-in-national/guitar-hero-slash-to-start-making-horror-movies
Taylor Swift goes to court
http://www.digitalspy.com/showbiz/news/a280851/taylor-swift-wins-merchandise-lawsuit.html
Bozos in Hollywood
http://losangeles.broadwayworld.com/article/Firesign_Theatre_Partners_with_Barnsdall_102123_20101007
Checking out the Accra Jazz and World Music Festival in Africa
http://accra-mail.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=25219:accra-jazz-and-world-music-festival-enters-week-two&catid=67:entertainment&Itemid=216
And a visit with the Atlantic City Jazz Band
http://njmonthly.com/events/12235.html
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Lagniappe Thursday Music Digest
5 extra items today-enjoy!
A new album from Raul Malo
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2010/10/album-review-raul-malos-sinners-saints.html
His own Boss
http://www.torontosun.com/entertainment/music/2010/10/06/15603601.html
New reissues from the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
http://www.clashmusic.com/news/jon-spencer-blues-explosion-re-issues
David Foster's new concert project
http://www.examiner.com/celebrity-in-santa-ana/david-foster-charice-promotes-hitman-concert-on-ktla
Making local music a national priority
http://www.wirenh.com/music-mainmenu-5/15-music-general/4482-making-local-music-a-national-priority.html
Churchill Downs abandons its HullabaLOU Festival
http://www.kentucky.com/2010/10/07/1466907/churchill-downs-cancels-hullabalou.html
Billboard wins a guitar app award
http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyle/News/gibson-app-award-1006/
Recording heavy metal guitar
http://www.protoolsusers.org/index.php?option=com_fireboard&Itemid=0&func=view&catid=3&id=23840#23845
A new solar powered guitar tuner
http://www.slipperybrick.com/2010/10/tascam-tc-1s-solar-powered-guitar-tuner/
Iz's "Over the Rainbow" hits #1 in Germany
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/hawaii/detail?entry_id=73984
Bozos invade Monterey
http://www.montereyherald.com/state/ci_16276648?nclick_check=1
R.I.P. to jazz drummer Jimmy Daum
http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_16271834?nclick_check=1
Pics of the Lincoln Center Orchestra in Havana
http://classical.broadwayworld.com/article/Photo_Coverage_Lincoln_Center_Orchestra_Performs_During_a_concert_in_Havana_20101006
Dave Brubeck's 90th birthday concert
http://tarrytown.patch.com/articles/the-show-must-go-on-dave-brubecks-90th-birthday-concert
And the Detroit Symphony cancels some shows
http://www.detnews.com/article/20101007/ENT01/10070375/Detroit-Symphony-cancels-shows-as-strike-continues
A new album from Raul Malo
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2010/10/album-review-raul-malos-sinners-saints.html
His own Boss
http://www.torontosun.com/entertainment/music/2010/10/06/15603601.html
New reissues from the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
http://www.clashmusic.com/news/jon-spencer-blues-explosion-re-issues
David Foster's new concert project
http://www.examiner.com/celebrity-in-santa-ana/david-foster-charice-promotes-hitman-concert-on-ktla
Making local music a national priority
http://www.wirenh.com/music-mainmenu-5/15-music-general/4482-making-local-music-a-national-priority.html
Churchill Downs abandons its HullabaLOU Festival
http://www.kentucky.com/2010/10/07/1466907/churchill-downs-cancels-hullabalou.html
Billboard wins a guitar app award
http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyle/News/gibson-app-award-1006/
Recording heavy metal guitar
http://www.protoolsusers.org/index.php?option=com_fireboard&Itemid=0&func=view&catid=3&id=23840#23845
A new solar powered guitar tuner
http://www.slipperybrick.com/2010/10/tascam-tc-1s-solar-powered-guitar-tuner/
Iz's "Over the Rainbow" hits #1 in Germany
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/hawaii/detail?entry_id=73984
Bozos invade Monterey
http://www.montereyherald.com/state/ci_16276648?nclick_check=1
R.I.P. to jazz drummer Jimmy Daum
http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_16271834?nclick_check=1
Pics of the Lincoln Center Orchestra in Havana
http://classical.broadwayworld.com/article/Photo_Coverage_Lincoln_Center_Orchestra_Performs_During_a_concert_in_Havana_20101006
Dave Brubeck's 90th birthday concert
http://tarrytown.patch.com/articles/the-show-must-go-on-dave-brubecks-90th-birthday-concert
And the Detroit Symphony cancels some shows
http://www.detnews.com/article/20101007/ENT01/10070375/Detroit-Symphony-cancels-shows-as-strike-continues
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Facebook Reminder
Just a reminder to visit my Facebook page for more music! Recent musical friends added include Gerry Marsden, Naomi Eisenberg, drummer Johnny Barbata, Paul Barrere/Bill Payne/Craig Fuller of Little Feat, and many more. Come on over!
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Tuesday Music Digest
Howl of the Wolf
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=130276817
A roundup of new releases
http://www.northjersey.com/arts_entertainment/104257239_Reviews_of_new_music_releases.html
Sal and Hugh hit the road together
http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/sal-masekela-raising-awareness-about-south-african-culture/7638570
A naked cowboy runs for President?
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/blog-post/2010/10/a_naked_cowboy_president_in_20.html
Gibson makes guitars to honor John Lennon
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gc6QB0Mnv2mUVPM2spqPuwCWSUAwD9IKVA0G0?docId=D9IKVA0G0
A new Stupid Music documentary in the works
http://www.tulsaworld.com/scene/article.aspx?subjectid=269&articleid=20101004_269_D3_ULNSrm899671
The Monk Jazz competition has a winnah
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/06/arts/music/06thelonius.html?_r=1
Previewing the Uganda Jazz Safari
http://allafrica.com/stories/201010041287.html
Jazz in post-earthquake Haiti
http://jazztimes.com/articles/26652-jazz-in-post-earthquake-haiti
And a special 25th anniversary
http://www.cliffviewpilot.com/good-life/55-in-tune/1700-a-special-25th-anniversary-starring-george-harrison-clapton-ringo-dave-edmunds-carl-perkins-and-more
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=130276817
A roundup of new releases
http://www.northjersey.com/arts_entertainment/104257239_Reviews_of_new_music_releases.html
Sal and Hugh hit the road together
http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/sal-masekela-raising-awareness-about-south-african-culture/7638570
A naked cowboy runs for President?
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/blog-post/2010/10/a_naked_cowboy_president_in_20.html
Gibson makes guitars to honor John Lennon
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gc6QB0Mnv2mUVPM2spqPuwCWSUAwD9IKVA0G0?docId=D9IKVA0G0
A new Stupid Music documentary in the works
http://www.tulsaworld.com/scene/article.aspx?subjectid=269&articleid=20101004_269_D3_ULNSrm899671
The Monk Jazz competition has a winnah
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/06/arts/music/06thelonius.html?_r=1
Previewing the Uganda Jazz Safari
http://allafrica.com/stories/201010041287.html
Jazz in post-earthquake Haiti
http://jazztimes.com/articles/26652-jazz-in-post-earthquake-haiti
And a special 25th anniversary
http://www.cliffviewpilot.com/good-life/55-in-tune/1700-a-special-25th-anniversary-starring-george-harrison-clapton-ringo-dave-edmunds-carl-perkins-and-more
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Sunday Music Digest
Life with the Beatles at Apple Records
http://www.theimproper.com/music/?p=1781
A new novel about the blues
http://thedailynewsonline.com/entertainment/article_3659a841-0681-5779-8964-b6a6b0700038.html
New CDs reviewed
http://www.startribune.com/entertainment/music/104104268.html?elr=KArksD:aDyaEP:kD:aUnOiP3UiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUU
Petty and the Heartbreakers at the Hollywood Bowl
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2010/10/live-review-tom-petty-the-heartbreakers-at-the-hollywood-bowl.html
News from "Austin City Limits"-they are about to get a new studio!
http://www.austin360.com/music/austin-city-limits-the-lights-will-go-out-949667.html
Freddy Boom-Boom Cannon sighted in Boston
http://www.bostonherald.com/entertainment/music/general/view.bg?articleid=1285553&srvc=home&position=also
The Italian Job
http://www.nola.com/festivals/index.ssf/2010/10/the_italian_job_two_performers.html
The vintage guitar market feels the tough economy
http://www.daytondailynews.com/business/web-recession-leave-marks-on-vintage-guitar-market-958726.html
Music survives the Holocaust
http://www.trivalleycentral.com/articles/2010/10/02/casa_grande_dispatch/national_headlines/doc4ca7556152f26692130791.txt
And chamber music fills the vacuum in Honolulu
http://www.staradvertiser.com/features/featuresstories/20101003_chamber_music_fills_vacuum_left_by_symphony.html
http://www.theimproper.com/music/?p=1781
A new novel about the blues
http://thedailynewsonline.com/entertainment/article_3659a841-0681-5779-8964-b6a6b0700038.html
New CDs reviewed
http://www.startribune.com/entertainment/music/104104268.html?elr=KArksD:aDyaEP:kD:aUnOiP3UiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUU
Petty and the Heartbreakers at the Hollywood Bowl
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2010/10/live-review-tom-petty-the-heartbreakers-at-the-hollywood-bowl.html
News from "Austin City Limits"-they are about to get a new studio!
http://www.austin360.com/music/austin-city-limits-the-lights-will-go-out-949667.html
Freddy Boom-Boom Cannon sighted in Boston
http://www.bostonherald.com/entertainment/music/general/view.bg?articleid=1285553&srvc=home&position=also
The Italian Job
http://www.nola.com/festivals/index.ssf/2010/10/the_italian_job_two_performers.html
The vintage guitar market feels the tough economy
http://www.daytondailynews.com/business/web-recession-leave-marks-on-vintage-guitar-market-958726.html
Music survives the Holocaust
http://www.trivalleycentral.com/articles/2010/10/02/casa_grande_dispatch/national_headlines/doc4ca7556152f26692130791.txt
And chamber music fills the vacuum in Honolulu
http://www.staradvertiser.com/features/featuresstories/20101003_chamber_music_fills_vacuum_left_by_symphony.html
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Saturday Music Digest
Legend in Wind
http://www.staradvertiser.com/tgif/tgifstories/20101001_legend_in_wind.html
Upcoming US dates for Brah Hugh Masekela
http://www.jambase.com/Articles/Story.aspx?storyID=24418
Checking out the Big Lick Blues Festival
http://www.roanoke.com/entertainment/insideout/music/wb/262132
The new generation of brass bands
http://www.offbeat.com/2010/10/01/the-new-generation-of-brass-bands-live-for-today/
Oktoberfest in New Orleans
http://www.nola.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2010/10/art_for_arts_sake_octoberfest.html
Catching up with sometimes guitarist Bronson Arroyo
http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20101001/SPT04/310010098/1062/SPT/Carpal-Tunnel-Syndrome-no-longer-bothers-guitar-hero-Bronson-Arroyo
Another great new band name-Neutral Uke Hotel
http://blogs.citypages.com/gimmenoise/2010/10/neutral_uke_hot.php
The Mighty Moe Ampstrap Combo
http://www.prweb.com/releases/mightymoe/mini-amplifier/prweb4580464.htm
The Jazz Passengers reunite
http://www.nj.com/entertainment/music/index.ssf/2010/10/innovative_jazz_passengers_pre.html
And some piano jazz
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=130266570
http://www.staradvertiser.com/tgif/tgifstories/20101001_legend_in_wind.html
Upcoming US dates for Brah Hugh Masekela
http://www.jambase.com/Articles/Story.aspx?storyID=24418
Checking out the Big Lick Blues Festival
http://www.roanoke.com/entertainment/insideout/music/wb/262132
The new generation of brass bands
http://www.offbeat.com/2010/10/01/the-new-generation-of-brass-bands-live-for-today/
Oktoberfest in New Orleans
http://www.nola.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2010/10/art_for_arts_sake_octoberfest.html
Catching up with sometimes guitarist Bronson Arroyo
http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20101001/SPT04/310010098/1062/SPT/Carpal-Tunnel-Syndrome-no-longer-bothers-guitar-hero-Bronson-Arroyo
Another great new band name-Neutral Uke Hotel
http://blogs.citypages.com/gimmenoise/2010/10/neutral_uke_hot.php
The Mighty Moe Ampstrap Combo
http://www.prweb.com/releases/mightymoe/mini-amplifier/prweb4580464.htm
The Jazz Passengers reunite
http://www.nj.com/entertainment/music/index.ssf/2010/10/innovative_jazz_passengers_pre.html
And some piano jazz
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=130266570
Friday, October 1, 2010
10-01-10 Music Digest
Finger Pickin'g Good
http://www.easyreadernews.com/2010/09/arts/finger-pickin-good
"Selling Booze and Blues"
http://www.wm.edu/news/events/2010/the-music-in-american-culture-series-presents-selling-booze-and-blues.php
Happy 35th to the Red River Revel Fest
http://www.prweb.com/releases/red_river_revel/arts_festival/prweb4588944.htm
Time for Gretna Fest across the river from New Orleans. Once saw a power transformer blow up at the bus station down there...
http://www.nola.com/festivals/index.ssf/2010/09/the_doobie_brothers_join_other.html
A road trip in search of ghosts
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704654004575517810891036130.html
An upcoming Alex Chilton benefit
http://www.broadcastnewsroom.com/articles/viewarticle.jsp?id=1215814
Yet another World Record Attempt for ookelele
http://www.melodika.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=71903&Itemid=50
Pat Metheney uses an old gadget to create new music
http://www.observer-reporter.com/or/entertainstory/10-01-2010-pat-metheny
60 years later the Four Freshman roll on
http://www.siouxcityjournal.com/entertainment/local/article_ccb729fe-74c1-5799-957a-1378f617e81a.html
And an LA Jazz tribute to Frank Sinatra
http://www.canyon-news.com/artman2/publish/LA_Music_Scene_46/L_A_Jazz_Tribute_To_The_Great_Frank_Sinatra.php
http://www.easyreadernews.com/2010/09/arts/finger-pickin-good
"Selling Booze and Blues"
http://www.wm.edu/news/events/2010/the-music-in-american-culture-series-presents-selling-booze-and-blues.php
Happy 35th to the Red River Revel Fest
http://www.prweb.com/releases/red_river_revel/arts_festival/prweb4588944.htm
Time for Gretna Fest across the river from New Orleans. Once saw a power transformer blow up at the bus station down there...
http://www.nola.com/festivals/index.ssf/2010/09/the_doobie_brothers_join_other.html
A road trip in search of ghosts
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704654004575517810891036130.html
An upcoming Alex Chilton benefit
http://www.broadcastnewsroom.com/articles/viewarticle.jsp?id=1215814
Yet another World Record Attempt for ookelele
http://www.melodika.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=71903&Itemid=50
Pat Metheney uses an old gadget to create new music
http://www.observer-reporter.com/or/entertainstory/10-01-2010-pat-metheny
60 years later the Four Freshman roll on
http://www.siouxcityjournal.com/entertainment/local/article_ccb729fe-74c1-5799-957a-1378f617e81a.html
And an LA Jazz tribute to Frank Sinatra
http://www.canyon-news.com/artman2/publish/LA_Music_Scene_46/L_A_Jazz_Tribute_To_The_Great_Frank_Sinatra.php