Friday, January 28, 2011

Friday Music Digest

New Stupid Music pays tribute to The King

http://www.kansascity.com/2011/01/26/2609873/a-pair-of-duos-debut-cds.html

Talking Story with Myles Kennedy

http://guitarinternational.com/wpmu/2011/01/27/myles-kennedy-talks-prs-guitars-alter-bridge-and-slash/

Preview of this year's Fest for Beatles Fans in NYC

http://www.examiner.com/beatles-in-national/sneak-peek-here-s-the-first-guest-for-the-new-york-2011-fest-for-beatles-fans

The Blues-not just a music genre

http://northpotomac.patch.com/articles/the-blues-not-just-a-music-genre

Yemen Blues beneath a desert sky

http://www.straight.com/article-370004/vancouver/blues-beneath-desert-sky

50 must-see music festivals in...Alabama

http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0cd1f7701040892f/id/42421350/ht/50-Must-See-Music-Festivals-in-Alabama/

International Guitar Night in Milwaukee

http://www.jsonline.com/entertainment/arts/114728574.html

A new Epiphone Les Paul ookelele!

http://www.musicradar.com/totalguitar/namm-2011-epiphone-les-paul-ukulele-unveiled-362503?cpn=RSS&source=MRTOTALGUITAR

Nashville braces itself for TARRQ

http://www.nashvillescene.com/nashville/nrbq-co-founder-terry-adams-brings-his-new-quartet-to-town/Content?oid=2191677

And Happy 70th to Bobby Hutcherson!

http://www.mercurynews.com/music/ci_17225623?nclick_check=1

25 Years Ago Today...

Remembering the crew of Challenger...

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Midweek Music Digest

OK, I only had 5 items yesterday, so have 15 items today! Enjoy!

Uncle Tom takes time out from selling BB King tickets to Gab

http://www.midweek.com/content/columns/utg/

Former lovers of The Beatles stage an exhibit

http://www.examiner.com/john-lennon-in-national/beatles-former-lovers-to-give-fine-art-exhibition-february-new-york

Honoring Robin Rogers

http://www.gastongazette.com/news/late-54544-fans-robin.html

The Bamboo Room to reopen

http://www.pbpulse.com/music/2011/01/25/lake-worth-s-bamboo-room-a-rock-and-blues-venue-set-to-reopen-next-month/

Happy 50th to Arhoolie Records

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=%2Fc%2Fa%2F2011%2F01%2F24%2FDDS61HC5V9.DTL

Previewing the 2011 music season at the Hollywood Bowl

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2011/01/joni-mitchell-dolly-parton-are-hollywood-bowl-bound-in-2011-season.html

Who will sing the National Anthem at the Super Bowl?

http://www.newsok.com/christina-aguilera-to-sing-national-anthem-at-super-bowl/article/3535307?custom_click=pod_headline_music

Lil' Wayne to return to N.O.

http://www.offbeat.com/2011/01/25/lil-wayne-to-return-to-new-orleans/

A visit to Reuben Cox' Old Style Guitar Shop

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2011/01/craft-guitars-reuben-coxs-old-style-guitar-shop-has-national-appeal.html

R.I.P. to guitarist Frank Longay

http://www.mercurynews.com/los-gatos/ci_17187074?source=rss&nclick_check=1

Does every artist need a business license?

http://www.dailytidings.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110125/NEWS02/101250307/-1/NEWSMAP

A visit with Nellie McKay

http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20110125/SCENE04/301250021/1011/Nellie+McKay+is+full+of+lyrical+charm

New Hula classes in the Seattle area

http://blog.seattlepi.com/bellevue-pi/archives/236913.asp

The Newport Music Festivals return to non-profits

http://newport.patch.com/articles/newport-music-festivals-return-to-non-profits

And the spirit of Studs Terkel expressed in jazz

http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/music/ct-live-0126-studs-terkel-project-20110125,0,7182405.column

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

(Abbreviated) Tuesday Music Digest

Only 5 items today-a computer snafu last night wiped out a bunch of my material. Hopefully it's fixed and we'll be back to normal tomorrow.

Mel Tillis sighting

http://blog.mysanantonio.com/the-music-beat/2011/01/mel-tillis-w-w-wows-gruene-hall/

Marsalis and Clapton onstage in April

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/24/arts/music/24arts-MARSALISANDC_BRF.html?_r=1

R.I.P. to Brian Rust-Father of the modern discography

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/25/arts/music/25rust.html?adxnnl=1&adxnnlx=1295967931-vc+EiimXZc/z4pKTH/M/JA

Talking Story with Lloyd Miller

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2011/01/a-conversation-with-oriental-jazz-legend-lloyd-miller.html

And a common language in dance

http://www.iol.co.za/tonight/news/special-features/a-common-language-in-dance-1.1016562

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Midweek Music Digest

Uncle Tom time! Uncle is a busy guy, he just sold out the first Elton John show on Mau'i and added a second, and also just booked BB King for the Islands

http://www.midweek.com/content/columns/utg/

Latest news from the Philadelphia Folksong Society

http://top40-charts.com/news/Pop-Rock/The-Philadelphia-Folksong-Society-Announces-The-Appointment-Of-Michael-Cloeren-As-Festival-Director-For-The-Philadelphia-Folk-Festival/62726.html

A new Beatles Museum opens

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1348321/Beatles-museum-record-8-500-pieces-memorabilia-opens-Buenos-Aires.html

Candye Kane puts her life onstage

http://www.gouverneurtimes.com/dfw-section-f-artsentertainment/27021-candye-kane-puts-her-life-on-stage.html

Latest news from the Mother-In-Law Lounge in New Orleans...Kermit Ruffins takes over!

http://www.louisianaweekly.com/news.php?viewStory=3771

6 new Martin Guitars for 2011

http://www.americansongwriter.com/2011/01/6-new-martin-guitars-for-2011/

Spinner's 50 Greatest Riffs

http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/jackson/index.ssf/2011/01/50_greatest_riffs_list_reflect.html

Jazz and Popular Song Series 2011 at Lincoln Center announced

http://broadwayworld.com/article/Jazz_at_Lincoln_Center_Announces_the_2011_Jazz_Popular_Song_Series_20110118

50 Great Moments in Jazz: Carla Bley

http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/musicblog/2011/jan/17/carla-bley-escalator-over-hill

And R.I.P. to Don Kirshner

http://www.soundspike.com/features/1411-soundspike_7_news_seven_superb_performances_on.html