Uncle Tom remembers Chubby Checker's 1960 Hawaiian concert
http://www.midweek.com/content/columns/utg_article/uncle_toms_gabbin300/
This Warm December...
http://www.snctimes.com/entertainment/something-to-be-thankful-for-new-music-1.2717531
Hawaiian Style
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPdGtjcKgSs&feature=uploademail
Thanksgiving Update from Turkey, Texas
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/all-we-can-eat/post/smoke-signals-pork-barrel-to-open-no-really/2011/11/28/gIQAR1AI6N_blog.html
Music News from the Kennedy Center
http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/jazz-pianist-jason-moran-to-help-develop-music-programs-at-kennedy-center-in-washington/2011/11/29/gIQA9QJm8N_story.html?tid=pm_entertainment_pop
Elvis Costello sez "Don't buy my music"
http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2011/nov/29/elvis-costello-dont-buy-music?newsfeed=true
Sonny Rollins Talks Story
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/entertainment/july-dec11/sonnyrollins_11-29.html
Big Daddy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJ8xqfOF8CM&feature=uploademail
Take a Uke at this
http://www.bbc.co.uk/6music/news/29112011_ukulele.shtml
And more guitar gadgetry
http://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/6-easy-ways-to-connect-your-guitar-to-your-iphone-ipad-or-ipod-touch-516544#!1
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...
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Tuesday Music Digest
Checking out the soundtrack album for "The Descendants"
http://theenvelope.latimes.com/news/la-et-1129-descendants-20111129,0,6616643.story
Remembering Ella
http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/music/ct-ent-1130-jazz-ella-fitzgerald-20111129,0,6320082.column
Keith Jarrett goes to Rio
http://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/151648-keith-jarrett-rio/
This month's Holiday concerts in New Orleans
http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/c25bcd07b555437b92239ea7668ae771/LA--New-Orleans-Holiday-Music/
A roundup of new box sets
http://www.wausaudailyherald.com/article/20111128/WDH0502/111128003/Reviews-Box-sets-from-U2-Pink-Floyd-Sting-more-?odyssey=nav%7Chead
Another Guitar list
http://www.sonicstate.com/amped/2011/11/28/another-controversial-yet-boring-guitar-list/
Volbeat and their guitarist part ways
http://www.noisecreep.com/2011/11/28/volbeat-part-ways-with-guitarist-vow-to-carry-on/
Randy Brecker does Satchmo
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/columnists/trumpeter-brecker-brings-legendary-armstrongs-musical-legacy-to-life-134579843.html
R.I.P. to Ken Russell
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hPcdiTZPJQEDxnQUfQI6socrCRfA?docId=cbac9178e8674553b6378486e1adc120
And 10 years ago today, George left us...
http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/liverpool-entertainment/the-beatles/the-beatles-news/2011/11/28/liverpool-to-mark-10-years-since-george-harrison-s-death-100252-29853635/
http://theenvelope.latimes.com/news/la-et-1129-descendants-20111129,0,6616643.story
Remembering Ella
http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/music/ct-ent-1130-jazz-ella-fitzgerald-20111129,0,6320082.column
Keith Jarrett goes to Rio
http://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/151648-keith-jarrett-rio/
This month's Holiday concerts in New Orleans
http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/c25bcd07b555437b92239ea7668ae771/LA--New-Orleans-Holiday-Music/
A roundup of new box sets
http://www.wausaudailyherald.com/article/20111128/WDH0502/111128003/Reviews-Box-sets-from-U2-Pink-Floyd-Sting-more-?odyssey=nav%7Chead
Another Guitar list
http://www.sonicstate.com/amped/2011/11/28/another-controversial-yet-boring-guitar-list/
Volbeat and their guitarist part ways
http://www.noisecreep.com/2011/11/28/volbeat-part-ways-with-guitarist-vow-to-carry-on/
Randy Brecker does Satchmo
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/columnists/trumpeter-brecker-brings-legendary-armstrongs-musical-legacy-to-life-134579843.html
R.I.P. to Ken Russell
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hPcdiTZPJQEDxnQUfQI6socrCRfA?docId=cbac9178e8674553b6378486e1adc120
And 10 years ago today, George left us...
http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/liverpool-entertainment/the-beatles/the-beatles-news/2011/11/28/liverpool-to-mark-10-years-since-george-harrison-s-death-100252-29853635/
Monday, November 28, 2011
Monday Music Digest
Going back in time to the Cavern Club
http://www.themortonreport.com/entertainment/music/this-day-in-music-nov-28th-the-cavern-club/
New guitar jewelry
http://www.theopenpress.com/index.php?a=press&id=123648
Music of the ancients in Taos
http://www.taosnews.com/entertainment/music/article_cef139c4-1913-11e1-a59c-001cc4c002e0.html
R.I.P. to Ustad Sultan Khan
http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/celebrity/veteran-sarangi-player-singer-ustad-sultan-khan-no-more_101065.htm
Music to grow up by
http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2011/nov/27/music-grow-up-by?newsfeed=true
A roundup of new Latin music
http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/11/27/2518247/the-best-picks-in-new-latin-music.html
The Sixties Show
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/the-sixties-show/881249/
Women should reign at the Grammies
http://www.torontosun.com/2011/11/22/women-should-reign-at-grammys
Desert Blues
http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/music/ct-ent-1128-tinariwen-20111127,0,6346651.story
And Ringo teams up with Timberland
http://www.rttnews.com/Content/EntertainmentNews.aspx?Section=2&Id=1768930&SM=1
http://www.themortonreport.com/entertainment/music/this-day-in-music-nov-28th-the-cavern-club/
New guitar jewelry
http://www.theopenpress.com/index.php?a=press&id=123648
Music of the ancients in Taos
http://www.taosnews.com/entertainment/music/article_cef139c4-1913-11e1-a59c-001cc4c002e0.html
R.I.P. to Ustad Sultan Khan
http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/celebrity/veteran-sarangi-player-singer-ustad-sultan-khan-no-more_101065.htm
Music to grow up by
http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2011/nov/27/music-grow-up-by?newsfeed=true
A roundup of new Latin music
http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/11/27/2518247/the-best-picks-in-new-latin-music.html
The Sixties Show
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/the-sixties-show/881249/
Women should reign at the Grammies
http://www.torontosun.com/2011/11/22/women-should-reign-at-grammys
Desert Blues
http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/music/ct-ent-1128-tinariwen-20111127,0,6346651.story
And Ringo teams up with Timberland
http://www.rttnews.com/Content/EntertainmentNews.aspx?Section=2&Id=1768930&SM=1
Technical Difficulties...
Monday Music Digest is lost somewhere in cyberspace. As soon as it falls back to Earth I will throw it up!
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Sunday Music Digest
New music from 'Ulupalakua
http://mauinow.com/2011/11/26/ulupalakua-sparkles-rings-in-the-holidays-december-6-2011/
More fallout from the Grammy Awards' cutting some categories
http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/fury-over-racist-cut-in-number-of-grammy-awards-6268643.html
A trio of tributes
http://bostonglobe.com/arts/music/2011/11/27/trio-tributes-finds-jazz-grooves-unlikely-places/4X4iNuLheIUljY0QKnyVxH/story.html
Monty Alexander celebrates 50 years in music
http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/Monty-Alexander-celebrates-50-years-in-music_10258407
"What's Going On" turns 40
http://www.pr.com/press-release/372277
Rock Guitar For Dummies
http://guitarinternational.com/2011/11/26/rock-guitar-for-dummies-book-review/
Guitars for Guatemala
http://www.calgaryherald.com/life/Guitars+Guatemala+combines+faith+with+music/5771559/story.html
Don't bang your head while onstage playing a guitar
http://www.rttnews.com/Content/EntertainmentNews.aspx?Section=2&Id=1768933&SM=1
R.I.P. to NOLA blues guitarist Coco Robicheaux
http://www.examiner.com/pop-culture-in-new-orleans/local-blues-guitarist-and-vocalist-coco-robicheaux-dies
And a different George Harrison tribute
http://www.examiner.com/beatles-in-national/sip-some-wine-and-remember-george-harrison
http://mauinow.com/2011/11/26/ulupalakua-sparkles-rings-in-the-holidays-december-6-2011/
More fallout from the Grammy Awards' cutting some categories
http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/fury-over-racist-cut-in-number-of-grammy-awards-6268643.html
A trio of tributes
http://bostonglobe.com/arts/music/2011/11/27/trio-tributes-finds-jazz-grooves-unlikely-places/4X4iNuLheIUljY0QKnyVxH/story.html
Monty Alexander celebrates 50 years in music
http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/Monty-Alexander-celebrates-50-years-in-music_10258407
"What's Going On" turns 40
http://www.pr.com/press-release/372277
Rock Guitar For Dummies
http://guitarinternational.com/2011/11/26/rock-guitar-for-dummies-book-review/
Guitars for Guatemala
http://www.calgaryherald.com/life/Guitars+Guatemala+combines+faith+with+music/5771559/story.html
Don't bang your head while onstage playing a guitar
http://www.rttnews.com/Content/EntertainmentNews.aspx?Section=2&Id=1768933&SM=1
R.I.P. to NOLA blues guitarist Coco Robicheaux
http://www.examiner.com/pop-culture-in-new-orleans/local-blues-guitarist-and-vocalist-coco-robicheaux-dies
And a different George Harrison tribute
http://www.examiner.com/beatles-in-national/sip-some-wine-and-remember-george-harrison
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Saturday Music Digest
Pure Jazz in Israel
http://www.jpost.com/Travel/Jerusalem/Article.aspx?id=246986
A visit to London's Duke of Uke
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/11/25/us-travel-picks-unusualshops-idUSTRE7AO0QA20111125
A Hawaiian cafe opens in...Idaho?
http://www.idahostatesman.com/2011/11/25/1892735/ono-hawaiian-cafe-has-its-highs.html
Making guitars from tsunami pine in Japan
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20111126cc.html
Gene Cornish sighting
http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20111125/LIVING/111250334/Gene-Cornish-back-jam-Saturday-House-Guitars
Sir Paul talks acoustic guitar
http://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/classic-interview-paul-mccartney-talks-acoustic-guitar-2004-515780
Another new guitar gadget
http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/avid_announces_pro_tools__eleven_rack.html
Dr. John is in the studio again
http://www.jambands.com/news/2011/11/25/dr-john-records-with-dan-auerbach
5 things to know before taking a young child to see "The Nutcracker"
http://www.nola.com/arts/index.ssf/2011/11/5_things_to_know_before_taking.html
And Billy Gibbons Talks Story about Robert Johnson
http://ultimateclassicrock.com/zz-tops-billy-gibbons-talks-lasting-influence-of-blues-legend-robert-johnson/
http://www.jpost.com/Travel/Jerusalem/Article.aspx?id=246986
A visit to London's Duke of Uke
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/11/25/us-travel-picks-unusualshops-idUSTRE7AO0QA20111125
A Hawaiian cafe opens in...Idaho?
http://www.idahostatesman.com/2011/11/25/1892735/ono-hawaiian-cafe-has-its-highs.html
Making guitars from tsunami pine in Japan
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20111126cc.html
Gene Cornish sighting
http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20111125/LIVING/111250334/Gene-Cornish-back-jam-Saturday-House-Guitars
Sir Paul talks acoustic guitar
http://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/classic-interview-paul-mccartney-talks-acoustic-guitar-2004-515780
Another new guitar gadget
http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/avid_announces_pro_tools__eleven_rack.html
Dr. John is in the studio again
http://www.jambands.com/news/2011/11/25/dr-john-records-with-dan-auerbach
5 things to know before taking a young child to see "The Nutcracker"
http://www.nola.com/arts/index.ssf/2011/11/5_things_to_know_before_taking.html
And Billy Gibbons Talks Story about Robert Johnson
http://ultimateclassicrock.com/zz-tops-billy-gibbons-talks-lasting-influence-of-blues-legend-robert-johnson/
Friday, November 25, 2011
Friday Music Digest
Music with all the fixings
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204452104577058293191620800.html
Remembering Paul Motian
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/culture-obituaries/music-obituaries/8914003/Paul-Motian.html
A visit to the Dundee Jazz Festival
http://www.thecourier.co.uk/Living/Music/article/19178/dundee-jazz-festival-welcomes-martin-taylor-to-music-city.html
R.I.P. to Atlantic City Jazz man Stanley Barber
http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/breaking/atlantic-city-jazz-musician-stanley-barber-dies/article_e1213a58-171b-11e1-8d04-001cc4c002e0.html
Holiday music in New Hampshire
http://www.newhampshire.com/article/20111124/NEWHAMPSHIRE01/111129948/-1/newhampshire
George Benson remembers Nat King Cole
http://washingtonexaminer.com/entertainment/music/2011/11/george-benson-remembers-nat-king-cole
For Pete's Sake
http://www.examiner.com/pop-culture-in-national/for-pete-s-sake-this-generation-with-monkee-peter-tork-1
New music incoming from Ringo
http://www.examiner.com/beatles-in-national/report-new-ringo-starr-album-coming-january
A bridge to Governors Island?
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2011/11/23/plan-extend-manhattan-to-governors-island-with-help-from-army-corps-of-engineers/
And healing Vets with Music
http://www.abc2news.com/dpp/news/region/cecil_county/guitars-for-vets-maryland-heals-vets-with-music
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204452104577058293191620800.html
Remembering Paul Motian
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/culture-obituaries/music-obituaries/8914003/Paul-Motian.html
A visit to the Dundee Jazz Festival
http://www.thecourier.co.uk/Living/Music/article/19178/dundee-jazz-festival-welcomes-martin-taylor-to-music-city.html
R.I.P. to Atlantic City Jazz man Stanley Barber
http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/breaking/atlantic-city-jazz-musician-stanley-barber-dies/article_e1213a58-171b-11e1-8d04-001cc4c002e0.html
Holiday music in New Hampshire
http://www.newhampshire.com/article/20111124/NEWHAMPSHIRE01/111129948/-1/newhampshire
George Benson remembers Nat King Cole
http://washingtonexaminer.com/entertainment/music/2011/11/george-benson-remembers-nat-king-cole
For Pete's Sake
http://www.examiner.com/pop-culture-in-national/for-pete-s-sake-this-generation-with-monkee-peter-tork-1
New music incoming from Ringo
http://www.examiner.com/beatles-in-national/report-new-ringo-starr-album-coming-january
A bridge to Governors Island?
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2011/11/23/plan-extend-manhattan-to-governors-island-with-help-from-army-corps-of-engineers/
And healing Vets with Music
http://www.abc2news.com/dpp/news/region/cecil_county/guitars-for-vets-maryland-heals-vets-with-music
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Turkey Day Music Digest
Hawaiian Music is the real star in "The Descendants"
http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/entertainment/ci_19404758
Classical music shakes its booty
http://www.thestar.com/article/1091845--classical-music-shakes-its-booty
A visit to the Dubai Jazz Festival
http://gulfnews.com/arts-entertainment/music/dubai-jazz-festival-in-numbers-1.935978
R.I.P. to composer/arranger Russell Garcia
http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-russell-garcia-20111124,0,6639884.story
Greatest guitar player of all time?
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2065359/Jimi-Hendrix-voted-greatest-guitar-player-time-star-spangled-time-list.html
R.I.P. to German guitarist Hans Reichel
http://www.tinymixtapes.com/news/rip-hans-reichel-avant-garde-guitarist-and-inventor
Checking out Otis Taylor's Trance Fest in Colorado
http://www.dailycamera.com/entertainment/ci_19366277
Great new band name: the Carolina Chocolate Drops
http://www.starnewsonline.com/article/20111122/ENT/111129931
Another roundup of new Holiday releases
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/entertainment/music/music-review-holiday-music-from-just-bieber-scott-weiland-she--him-michael-buble-and-more-134335618.html
And walking to Governors Island?
http://www.observer.com/2011/11/why-build-a-land-bridge-to-governors-island-competition-of-course/
http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/entertainment/ci_19404758
Classical music shakes its booty
http://www.thestar.com/article/1091845--classical-music-shakes-its-booty
A visit to the Dubai Jazz Festival
http://gulfnews.com/arts-entertainment/music/dubai-jazz-festival-in-numbers-1.935978
R.I.P. to composer/arranger Russell Garcia
http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-russell-garcia-20111124,0,6639884.story
Greatest guitar player of all time?
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2065359/Jimi-Hendrix-voted-greatest-guitar-player-time-star-spangled-time-list.html
R.I.P. to German guitarist Hans Reichel
http://www.tinymixtapes.com/news/rip-hans-reichel-avant-garde-guitarist-and-inventor
Checking out Otis Taylor's Trance Fest in Colorado
http://www.dailycamera.com/entertainment/ci_19366277
Great new band name: the Carolina Chocolate Drops
http://www.starnewsonline.com/article/20111122/ENT/111129931
Another roundup of new Holiday releases
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/entertainment/music/music-review-holiday-music-from-just-bieber-scott-weiland-she--him-michael-buble-and-more-134335618.html
And walking to Governors Island?
http://www.observer.com/2011/11/why-build-a-land-bridge-to-governors-island-competition-of-course/
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Snowy Wednesday Music Digest!
Sorry for the delayed posting-we were without power all morning after 10" of wet heavy snow!
Uncle Tom spots Aerosmith on vacation in Hawai'i
http://www.midweek.com/content/columns/utg_article/uncle_toms_gabbin299/
Hugh Masekela makes The Cover of The Rolling Stone!
http://www.thenewage.co.za/35857-1022-53-%E2%80%98Bra_Hugh%E2%80%99_kicks_off_first_Rolling_Stone_SA
New slack key music from Kimo West
http://www.jazzcorner.com/news/display.php?news=2414
R.I.P. to legendary jazz drummer Paul Motian
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/23/arts/music/paul-motian-jazz-drummer-is-dead-at-80.html?_r=1
A roundup of this year's new Holiday CDs
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/25/arts/music/holiday-cds-from-justin-bieber-to-john-zorn-with-a-stop-at-glee.html
Remembering guitarist Paul Yandell
http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/Daily/News/Fingerstyle_Guitar_Legend_Paul_Yandell_1935_2011.aspx
A tribute concert for Bob Mould
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/dave-grohl-ryan-adams-honor-bob-mould-in-tribute-concert-20111122
Gibson sells guitars with new wood
http://www.tennessean.com/article/20111122/BUSINESS01/311210053/Gibson-sells-first-guitars-new-wood?odyssey=tab%7Ctopnews%7Ctext%7CBusiness
Who really drummed on "Please Please Me"?
http://blogcritics.org/music/article/would-the-real-drummer-on-please1/
And Baltimore pays tribute to Fela Kuti
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFIKGrK0ghM&feature=uploademail
Uncle Tom spots Aerosmith on vacation in Hawai'i
http://www.midweek.com/content/columns/utg_article/uncle_toms_gabbin299/
Hugh Masekela makes The Cover of The Rolling Stone!
http://www.thenewage.co.za/35857-1022-53-%E2%80%98Bra_Hugh%E2%80%99_kicks_off_first_Rolling_Stone_SA
New slack key music from Kimo West
http://www.jazzcorner.com/news/display.php?news=2414
R.I.P. to legendary jazz drummer Paul Motian
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/23/arts/music/paul-motian-jazz-drummer-is-dead-at-80.html?_r=1
A roundup of this year's new Holiday CDs
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/25/arts/music/holiday-cds-from-justin-bieber-to-john-zorn-with-a-stop-at-glee.html
Remembering guitarist Paul Yandell
http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/Daily/News/Fingerstyle_Guitar_Legend_Paul_Yandell_1935_2011.aspx
A tribute concert for Bob Mould
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/dave-grohl-ryan-adams-honor-bob-mould-in-tribute-concert-20111122
Gibson sells guitars with new wood
http://www.tennessean.com/article/20111122/BUSINESS01/311210053/Gibson-sells-first-guitars-new-wood?odyssey=tab%7Ctopnews%7Ctext%7CBusiness
Who really drummed on "Please Please Me"?
http://blogcritics.org/music/article/would-the-real-drummer-on-please1/
And Baltimore pays tribute to Fela Kuti
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFIKGrK0ghM&feature=uploademail
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Tuesday (Full) Music Digest
Checking out "The Descendants"
http://www.usforacle.com/the-descendants-glows-with-a-warm-hawaiian-charm-1.2675445
NRBQ on SNL?
http://www.gazettenet.com/2011/11/22/snl-skit-send-up-of-a-certain-northampton-vibe
Not to fret...
http://www.nnbw.com/ArticleRead.aspx?storyID=18419
A visit to the Boston Music Awards with MoeJoe Marino
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8b09mBFX1U&feature=uploademail
R.I.P. to Chet Atkins' rhythm man, Paul Yandell
http://www.cmt.com/news/news-in-brief/1674807/guitarist-paul-yandell-chet-atkins-longtime-sideman-dies-at-age-76.jhtml
Jack Casady Talks Story
http://guitarinternational.com/2011/11/21/jack-casady-talks-about-hot-tuna-jefferson-airplane-hendrix-joplin-and-bass-guitar/
Women rule at the American Music Awards
http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/11/21/women-rule-at-american-music-awards/
Britain now has a national blues archive
http://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/news/9375822.CHINGFORD__Retired_lecturer_sets_up_UK_s_first_blues_music_archive/
Celine goes Ska
http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/11/20/2503282/jamaica-celine-dion-to-headline.html
And rare music videos...for a price
http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/11/20/rare-music-videos-for-a-price/
http://www.usforacle.com/the-descendants-glows-with-a-warm-hawaiian-charm-1.2675445
NRBQ on SNL?
http://www.gazettenet.com/2011/11/22/snl-skit-send-up-of-a-certain-northampton-vibe
Not to fret...
http://www.nnbw.com/ArticleRead.aspx?storyID=18419
A visit to the Boston Music Awards with MoeJoe Marino
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8b09mBFX1U&feature=uploademail
R.I.P. to Chet Atkins' rhythm man, Paul Yandell
http://www.cmt.com/news/news-in-brief/1674807/guitarist-paul-yandell-chet-atkins-longtime-sideman-dies-at-age-76.jhtml
Jack Casady Talks Story
http://guitarinternational.com/2011/11/21/jack-casady-talks-about-hot-tuna-jefferson-airplane-hendrix-joplin-and-bass-guitar/
Women rule at the American Music Awards
http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/11/21/women-rule-at-american-music-awards/
Britain now has a national blues archive
http://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/news/9375822.CHINGFORD__Retired_lecturer_sets_up_UK_s_first_blues_music_archive/
Celine goes Ska
http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/11/20/2503282/jamaica-celine-dion-to-headline.html
And rare music videos...for a price
http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/11/20/rare-music-videos-for-a-price/
Monday, November 21, 2011
Monday (Abbreviated) Music Digest
Ring of Fire
http://hometownstation.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=26969:ring-of-fire-cabrillo-clarita-2011-11-17-13-57&catid=26:local-news&Itemid=97
Behind the scenes at the 2011 American Music Awards
http://wonderwall.msn.com/music/behind-the-scenes-at-the-2011-ama-16542.gallery
All-Hawai'i band marches in NYC
http://www.staradvertiser.com/features/featuresstories/20111120__All-Hawaii_band_marches_on_NYC.html
The Princeton High School Band heads to Pearl Harbor
http://princeton.patch.com/articles/phs-jazz-band-to-perform-at-pearl-harbor-s-70th-anniversary-concert
And Either/Orchestra gets it all
http://www.timesunion.com/entertainment/article/Either-Orchestra-gets-it-all-2279697.php
http://hometownstation.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=26969:ring-of-fire-cabrillo-clarita-2011-11-17-13-57&catid=26:local-news&Itemid=97
Behind the scenes at the 2011 American Music Awards
http://wonderwall.msn.com/music/behind-the-scenes-at-the-2011-ama-16542.gallery
All-Hawai'i band marches in NYC
http://www.staradvertiser.com/features/featuresstories/20111120__All-Hawaii_band_marches_on_NYC.html
The Princeton High School Band heads to Pearl Harbor
http://princeton.patch.com/articles/phs-jazz-band-to-perform-at-pearl-harbor-s-70th-anniversary-concert
And Either/Orchestra gets it all
http://www.timesunion.com/entertainment/article/Either-Orchestra-gets-it-all-2279697.php
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Sunday Music Digest
Jazz on Film Noir
http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2011/nov/20/jazz-on-film-noir-review?newsfeed=true
Herbie Hancock does Seattle
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/musicnightlife/2016806667_cr21hancock.html
Liona Boyd on the mend
http://www.bclocalnews.com/entertainment/134091439.html
And yet more on Gibson Guitars and The Raid
http://www.thesunnews.com/2011/11/19/2502875/probe-has-guitar-maker-playing.html
A Red Green Guitar!
http://www.vancouversun.com/Electric+guitar+made+fishing+tackle+view+Culture+Crawl+studio/5738641/story.html
Lil' Wayne Talks Turkey
http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1674716/lil-wayne-thanksgiving-new-orleans.jhtml
A look ahead to French Quarter Fest 2012
http://www.nola.com/fqfest/index.ssf/2011/11/french_quarter_festival_rethin.html
A great new band name from NOLA: Los Po-Boy-Citos
http://www.nola.com/music/index.ssf/2011/11/qa_matt_sakakeeny_of_los_po-bo.html
A new Pink Floyd box
http://audaud.com/2011/11/pink-floyd-wish-you-were-here-1975-immersion-box-set-emi-5-discs-stuff/
And the end of The Bridge
http://www.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/music/midnight-sun-blog/bs-ae-bridge-final-show-20111122,0,3661628.story
http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2011/nov/20/jazz-on-film-noir-review?newsfeed=true
Herbie Hancock does Seattle
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/musicnightlife/2016806667_cr21hancock.html
Liona Boyd on the mend
http://www.bclocalnews.com/entertainment/134091439.html
And yet more on Gibson Guitars and The Raid
http://www.thesunnews.com/2011/11/19/2502875/probe-has-guitar-maker-playing.html
A Red Green Guitar!
http://www.vancouversun.com/Electric+guitar+made+fishing+tackle+view+Culture+Crawl+studio/5738641/story.html
Lil' Wayne Talks Turkey
http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1674716/lil-wayne-thanksgiving-new-orleans.jhtml
A look ahead to French Quarter Fest 2012
http://www.nola.com/fqfest/index.ssf/2011/11/french_quarter_festival_rethin.html
A great new band name from NOLA: Los Po-Boy-Citos
http://www.nola.com/music/index.ssf/2011/11/qa_matt_sakakeeny_of_los_po-bo.html
A new Pink Floyd box
http://audaud.com/2011/11/pink-floyd-wish-you-were-here-1975-immersion-box-set-emi-5-discs-stuff/
And the end of The Bridge
http://www.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/music/midnight-sun-blog/bs-ae-bridge-final-show-20111122,0,3661628.story
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Saturday Music Digest
Heads-Up: Radio Free Oz will have a Monday podcast with The Firesign Theatre
http://www.radiofreeoz.com/
Celebrating Hawai'i Native Plants in Song
http://mauinow.com/2011/11/18/celebrating-native-plants-in-song-with-cody-pueo-pata/
A virtual visit to Montreal's Upstairs Jazz Bar and Grille
http://blogs.ottawacitizen.com/2011/11/18/montreals-upstairs-jazz-bar-and-grill-takes-its-music-to-the-web/
Modern Jazz's foray into Alternative Rock
http://jazztimes.com/articles/28961-online-exclusive-modern-jazz-s-foray-into-alternative-rock
More music news from Hawai'i from Puna
http://www.mele.com/
Guitar Groups are on the way out
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203699404577044293272547870.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
Mr. Bennett at 85
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-500202_162-57327431/at-85-tony-bennett-still-at-the-top-of-his-game/
New Orleans' Armstrong Park reopens
http://www.bayoubuzz.com/buzz/latest-buzz/383451-armstrong-park-reopens-in-new-orleans
And Blues Deluxe gets ready to turn 25
http://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/99219/blues-deluxe-program-begins-25th-year-in-2012
http://www.radiofreeoz.com/
Celebrating Hawai'i Native Plants in Song
http://mauinow.com/2011/11/18/celebrating-native-plants-in-song-with-cody-pueo-pata/
A virtual visit to Montreal's Upstairs Jazz Bar and Grille
http://blogs.ottawacitizen.com/2011/11/18/montreals-upstairs-jazz-bar-and-grill-takes-its-music-to-the-web/
Modern Jazz's foray into Alternative Rock
http://jazztimes.com/articles/28961-online-exclusive-modern-jazz-s-foray-into-alternative-rock
More music news from Hawai'i from Puna
http://www.mele.com/
Guitar Groups are on the way out
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203699404577044293272547870.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
Mr. Bennett at 85
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-500202_162-57327431/at-85-tony-bennett-still-at-the-top-of-his-game/
New Orleans' Armstrong Park reopens
http://www.bayoubuzz.com/buzz/latest-buzz/383451-armstrong-park-reopens-in-new-orleans
And Blues Deluxe gets ready to turn 25
http://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/99219/blues-deluxe-program-begins-25th-year-in-2012
Friday, November 18, 2011
Friday Music Digest
A preview of the Gulf Coast Folklife Festival
http://www.tampabay.com/news/humaninterest/gulf-coast-folklife-festival-offers-music-crafts-in-tarpon-springs/1202218
The jazz album Amy Winehouse never made
http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/music/amy-winehouse-planned-jazz-album-with-supergroup_100470.htm
A Family Guy turns musical
http://www.craigdailypress.com/news/2011/nov/17/family-guy-turns-musical/
Chaka Khan sighted
http://www.suntimes.com/entertainment/music/8750175-421/chaka-khan-wants-to-rock-you.html
WildChords arrives on iPad
http://techcrunch.com/2011/11/17/wildchords-arrives-on-the-ipad-with-fun-guitar-lessons-in-tow/
Guitar Center gets ripped off
http://fountainvalley.patch.com/articles/guitar-center-reports-over-2-000-worth-of-guitars-missing
GWAR deals with the death of their guitarist
http://www.nola.com/music/index.ssf/2011/11/gwar_will_still_perform_at_the.html
R.I.P. to New Orleans music legend "Miss Dixie"
http://www.nola.com/drink/index.ssf/2011/11/yvonne_miss_dixie_fasnacht_bar.html
PHJB turns 50
http://www.gratefulweb.com/articles/preservation-hall-jazz-band-play-carnegie-hall-17-50th-anniversary
And some songs about Gardens
http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/musicblog/2011/nov/17/readers-recommend-songs-gardens?newsfeed=true
http://www.tampabay.com/news/humaninterest/gulf-coast-folklife-festival-offers-music-crafts-in-tarpon-springs/1202218
The jazz album Amy Winehouse never made
http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/music/amy-winehouse-planned-jazz-album-with-supergroup_100470.htm
A Family Guy turns musical
http://www.craigdailypress.com/news/2011/nov/17/family-guy-turns-musical/
Chaka Khan sighted
http://www.suntimes.com/entertainment/music/8750175-421/chaka-khan-wants-to-rock-you.html
WildChords arrives on iPad
http://techcrunch.com/2011/11/17/wildchords-arrives-on-the-ipad-with-fun-guitar-lessons-in-tow/
Guitar Center gets ripped off
http://fountainvalley.patch.com/articles/guitar-center-reports-over-2-000-worth-of-guitars-missing
GWAR deals with the death of their guitarist
http://www.nola.com/music/index.ssf/2011/11/gwar_will_still_perform_at_the.html
R.I.P. to New Orleans music legend "Miss Dixie"
http://www.nola.com/drink/index.ssf/2011/11/yvonne_miss_dixie_fasnacht_bar.html
PHJB turns 50
http://www.gratefulweb.com/articles/preservation-hall-jazz-band-play-carnegie-hall-17-50th-anniversary
And some songs about Gardens
http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/musicblog/2011/nov/17/readers-recommend-songs-gardens?newsfeed=true
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Thursday Music Digest
Marcus Wyatt says ZAR
http://www.fm.co.za/Article.aspx?id=158928
Free Los
http://www.summitdaily.com/article/20111116/NEWS/111119868/1078&ParentProfile=1055
Hawaiian Music after the demise of Borders
http://www.honolulumagazine.com/Honolulu-Magazine/November-2011/Hawaiian-Music-After-Borders/
A new jazz venue in MA
http://bostonherald.com/business/general/view/2011_1117seafood_jazz_justmusic_to_his_ears
A new Stupid Music Film
http://baylorlariat.com/2011/11/16/12258/
Bah. Humbug!
http://www.valleycentral.com/news/story.aspx?id=687268
New music from the Blue Mountain Ookelele Group
http://penrith-press.whereilive.com.au/lifestyle/story/blue-mountains-ukulele-group-launch-first-cd/
A review of Gibson's Firebird X
http://www.digitaltrends.com/music/gibson-firebird-x-review-a-digital-guitar-for-the-21st-century/
More on the Lost Guitars of Johnny A
http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyle/News/johnny-a-stolen-gear-1116-2011/
And New Orleans in the 50's
http://www.nola.com/tv/index.ssf/2011/11/new_wyes_documentary_new_orlea.html
http://www.fm.co.za/Article.aspx?id=158928
Free Los
http://www.summitdaily.com/article/20111116/NEWS/111119868/1078&ParentProfile=1055
Hawaiian Music after the demise of Borders
http://www.honolulumagazine.com/Honolulu-Magazine/November-2011/Hawaiian-Music-After-Borders/
A new jazz venue in MA
http://bostonherald.com/business/general/view/2011_1117seafood_jazz_justmusic_to_his_ears
A new Stupid Music Film
http://baylorlariat.com/2011/11/16/12258/
Bah. Humbug!
http://www.valleycentral.com/news/story.aspx?id=687268
New music from the Blue Mountain Ookelele Group
http://penrith-press.whereilive.com.au/lifestyle/story/blue-mountains-ukulele-group-launch-first-cd/
A review of Gibson's Firebird X
http://www.digitaltrends.com/music/gibson-firebird-x-review-a-digital-guitar-for-the-21st-century/
More on the Lost Guitars of Johnny A
http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyle/News/johnny-a-stolen-gear-1116-2011/
And New Orleans in the 50's
http://www.nola.com/tv/index.ssf/2011/11/new_wyes_documentary_new_orlea.html
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Hump Day Music Digest
Talk-Story time with Uncle Tom Moffatt
http://www.midweek.com/content/columns/utg_article/uncle_toms_gabbin298/
40 years with Los
http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/music/turnitup/chi-los-lobos-interview-louis-perez-on-songwriting-20111115,0,1265786.column
Bozos turns 40
http://www.kplu.org/post/40th-anniversary-i-think-were-all-bozos-bus
Jazz at Lincoln Center expands
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/16/arts/music/jazz-at-lincoln-center-to-expand-with-club-in-qatar.html?_r=1
More Gibson Guitar news
http://www.kansascity.com/2011/11/15/3268069/probe-has-guitar-maker-playing.html
Noel Gallagher sighting
http://www.nme.com/news/noel-gallagher/60396
Johnny A. loses some axes
http://www.eagletribune.com/newhampshire/x960873579/Famous-Salem-guitarist-seeks-stolen-guitars
A wrapup of Words and Music
http://www.nola.com/nolavie/index.ssf/2011/11/words_and_music_fest_features.html
Bluesiana from Mama Jugs
http://www.voanews.com/english/news/arts-and-entertainment/music/jazz-classical/Muldaur-Gifts-Fans-with-Bluesiana-Album-Steady-Love-133902503.html
And Reggie Houston is on the mend
http://oregonmusicnews.com/2011/11/15/portland-throws-a-benefit-for-reggie-houston-cancer-surgery-puts-him-in-a-big-hole/
http://www.midweek.com/content/columns/utg_article/uncle_toms_gabbin298/
40 years with Los
http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/music/turnitup/chi-los-lobos-interview-louis-perez-on-songwriting-20111115,0,1265786.column
Bozos turns 40
http://www.kplu.org/post/40th-anniversary-i-think-were-all-bozos-bus
Jazz at Lincoln Center expands
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/16/arts/music/jazz-at-lincoln-center-to-expand-with-club-in-qatar.html?_r=1
More Gibson Guitar news
http://www.kansascity.com/2011/11/15/3268069/probe-has-guitar-maker-playing.html
Noel Gallagher sighting
http://www.nme.com/news/noel-gallagher/60396
Johnny A. loses some axes
http://www.eagletribune.com/newhampshire/x960873579/Famous-Salem-guitarist-seeks-stolen-guitars
A wrapup of Words and Music
http://www.nola.com/nolavie/index.ssf/2011/11/words_and_music_fest_features.html
Bluesiana from Mama Jugs
http://www.voanews.com/english/news/arts-and-entertainment/music/jazz-classical/Muldaur-Gifts-Fans-with-Bluesiana-Album-Steady-Love-133902503.html
And Reggie Houston is on the mend
http://oregonmusicnews.com/2011/11/15/portland-throws-a-benefit-for-reggie-houston-cancer-surgery-puts-him-in-a-big-hole/
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Tuesday Music Digest
The UK will be going back to Graceland
http://www.stereoboard.com/content/view/168903/9
Al Azifoon sighting
http://martinez.patch.com/articles/music-monday-al-azifoon-has-a-passion-for-music-from-the-middle-east
New Stupid Music from Willie on deck
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/willie-nelsons-remember-me-vol-1-bows-november-21-2011-11-14
A Dixieland Jazz Fest in Florida
http://www.tbnweekly.com/editorial/local_entertainment/concerts/content_articles/111511_leconcert-01.txt
Riffs & Raps
http://www.boston.com/yourtown/news/downtown/2011/11/riffs_rap_program_helps_youths.html
Christmas in WAVE-land!
http://www.ocregister.com/entertainment/christmas-326857-holiday-music.html
Marty McFly sighted
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/celebritology/post/michael-j-fox-plays-guitar-at-benefit-reaffirms-his-marty-mcfly-awesomeness-video/2011/11/14/gIQAjQJkKN_blog.html
Another guitar auction
http://www.examiner.com/rock-music-in-national/landmark-guitars-to-be-auctioned-on-sunset-strip
Driving Drunk with Ringo
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/3933500/Ringo-Starr-Drink-drive-my-car.html
And another week, another music festival in NOLA
http://www.bestofneworleans.com/gambit/the-2011-new-orleans-fringe-festival/Content?oid=1909582
http://www.stereoboard.com/content/view/168903/9
Al Azifoon sighting
http://martinez.patch.com/articles/music-monday-al-azifoon-has-a-passion-for-music-from-the-middle-east
New Stupid Music from Willie on deck
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/willie-nelsons-remember-me-vol-1-bows-november-21-2011-11-14
A Dixieland Jazz Fest in Florida
http://www.tbnweekly.com/editorial/local_entertainment/concerts/content_articles/111511_leconcert-01.txt
Riffs & Raps
http://www.boston.com/yourtown/news/downtown/2011/11/riffs_rap_program_helps_youths.html
Christmas in WAVE-land!
http://www.ocregister.com/entertainment/christmas-326857-holiday-music.html
Marty McFly sighted
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/celebritology/post/michael-j-fox-plays-guitar-at-benefit-reaffirms-his-marty-mcfly-awesomeness-video/2011/11/14/gIQAjQJkKN_blog.html
Another guitar auction
http://www.examiner.com/rock-music-in-national/landmark-guitars-to-be-auctioned-on-sunset-strip
Driving Drunk with Ringo
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/3933500/Ringo-Starr-Drink-drive-my-car.html
And another week, another music festival in NOLA
http://www.bestofneworleans.com/gambit/the-2011-new-orleans-fringe-festival/Content?oid=1909582
Monday, November 14, 2011
Monday Music Digest
Hugh Masekela remembers the wedding music of his youth
http://www.jazzcorner.com/news/display.php?news=2398
Hapa Haole Hit Parade
http://blog.sfgate.com/hawaii/2011/11/13/tune-in-for-nostalgic-hapa-haole-hit-parade/
Audio book Road Trip Bliss
http://www.firstthings.com/blogs/postmodernconservative/2011/11/13/charles-portis%E2%80%99s-norwood-audiobook-road-trip-bliss/
Roy Clark hits the road
http://www.greenvilleonline.com/article/20111113/LIFE/311130006/Guitar-legend-Roy-Clark-coming-Handlebar?odyssey=nav%7Chead
Remembering Tommy Tedesco
http://www.antimusic.com/news/11/nov/ts10Remembering_The_Most_Recorded_Guitarist_In_History-_Tommy_Tedesco.shtml
A new festival premieres in Florida
http://www.ocregister.com/entertainment/rock-326793-festival-new.html
Mood Vibrations
http://www.mydesert.com/article/20111113/LIFESTYLES0101/111120361/mood-vibrations?odyssey=nav%7Chead
A new Blues club in Canada
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/breakingnews/New-club-aims-to-rectify-a-serious-deficit-in-the-city-133769473.html
Czeching out Johnny Winter in Praha
http://www.ceskapozice.cz/en/czech-living/arts-leisure/blues-legend-johnny-winter-brings-%E2%80%98roots%E2%80%99-prague
And a birthday party for Kenny Burrell
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/culturemonster/2011/11/jazz-review-stars-celebrate-kenny-burrells-birthday-at-ucla.html
http://www.jazzcorner.com/news/display.php?news=2398
Hapa Haole Hit Parade
http://blog.sfgate.com/hawaii/2011/11/13/tune-in-for-nostalgic-hapa-haole-hit-parade/
Audio book Road Trip Bliss
http://www.firstthings.com/blogs/postmodernconservative/2011/11/13/charles-portis%E2%80%99s-norwood-audiobook-road-trip-bliss/
Roy Clark hits the road
http://www.greenvilleonline.com/article/20111113/LIFE/311130006/Guitar-legend-Roy-Clark-coming-Handlebar?odyssey=nav%7Chead
Remembering Tommy Tedesco
http://www.antimusic.com/news/11/nov/ts10Remembering_The_Most_Recorded_Guitarist_In_History-_Tommy_Tedesco.shtml
A new festival premieres in Florida
http://www.ocregister.com/entertainment/rock-326793-festival-new.html
Mood Vibrations
http://www.mydesert.com/article/20111113/LIFESTYLES0101/111120361/mood-vibrations?odyssey=nav%7Chead
A new Blues club in Canada
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/breakingnews/New-club-aims-to-rectify-a-serious-deficit-in-the-city-133769473.html
Czeching out Johnny Winter in Praha
http://www.ceskapozice.cz/en/czech-living/arts-leisure/blues-legend-johnny-winter-brings-%E2%80%98roots%E2%80%99-prague
And a birthday party for Kenny Burrell
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/culturemonster/2011/11/jazz-review-stars-celebrate-kenny-burrells-birthday-at-ucla.html
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Sunday Music Digest
Introducing Dos Lobos
http://www.startribune.com/entertainment/music/133660058.html
Non-Jamaican Reggae
http://www.npr.org/blogs/therecord/2011/11/12/142254188/non-jamaican-reggae-whos-making-it-and-whos-buying-it
Sheila Jordan gets better with age
http://bostonglobe.com/arts/music/2011/11/13/jazz-vocalist-sheila-jordan-gets-better-with-age/5W0KO5idWIIQuMOtCziOVP/story.html
R.I.P. to Palm Springs jazz icon Ruth Gibson
http://www.mydesert.com/article/20111112/OBITUARIES/111112004/-Matriarch-local-jazz-scene-dies-Palm-Desert?odyssey=tab%7Ctopnews%7Ctext%7CFrontpage
Songwriting and the guitar
http://www.acousticguitar.com/article/default.aspx?articleid=27433
How George Harrison split The Beatles
http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2011-11-12/how-george-harrison-split-the-beatles
Blues at London Jazz
http://www.channel4.com/news/ladies-sing-the-blues-at-london-jazz-festival
A new live Les Paul DVD
http://www.seattlepi.com/lifestyle/blogcritics/article/Music-DVD-Review-Les-Paul-Live-in-New-York-2265596.php
Yet another music fest taking place in NOLA
http://www.nola.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2011/11/magazine_street_blues_festival.html
And shedding light on Hawaiian culture
http://espn.go.com/action/surfing/blog/_/post/7224826/shedding-light-hawaiian-culture
http://www.startribune.com/entertainment/music/133660058.html
Non-Jamaican Reggae
http://www.npr.org/blogs/therecord/2011/11/12/142254188/non-jamaican-reggae-whos-making-it-and-whos-buying-it
Sheila Jordan gets better with age
http://bostonglobe.com/arts/music/2011/11/13/jazz-vocalist-sheila-jordan-gets-better-with-age/5W0KO5idWIIQuMOtCziOVP/story.html
R.I.P. to Palm Springs jazz icon Ruth Gibson
http://www.mydesert.com/article/20111112/OBITUARIES/111112004/-Matriarch-local-jazz-scene-dies-Palm-Desert?odyssey=tab%7Ctopnews%7Ctext%7CFrontpage
Songwriting and the guitar
http://www.acousticguitar.com/article/default.aspx?articleid=27433
How George Harrison split The Beatles
http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2011-11-12/how-george-harrison-split-the-beatles
Blues at London Jazz
http://www.channel4.com/news/ladies-sing-the-blues-at-london-jazz-festival
A new live Les Paul DVD
http://www.seattlepi.com/lifestyle/blogcritics/article/Music-DVD-Review-Les-Paul-Live-in-New-York-2265596.php
Yet another music fest taking place in NOLA
http://www.nola.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2011/11/magazine_street_blues_festival.html
And shedding light on Hawaiian culture
http://espn.go.com/action/surfing/blog/_/post/7224826/shedding-light-hawaiian-culture
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Saturday Music Digest
Bridge the Gap
http://www.examiner.com/entertainment-in-nashville/musicians-bridge-the-gap-second-harvest-benefit-at-the-listening-room-friday
Podcasting the London Jazz Festival
http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/audio/2011/nov/11/music-weekly-london-jazz-festival?newsfeed=true
An Italian jazz singer is struck and killed in NYC by an SUV
http://www.dnainfo.com/20111111/upper-west-side/woman-struck-killed-by-suv-on-broadway
Pharoah Sanders sighting
http://allafrica.com/stories/201111110559.html
Q Sisters Alert!
http://hometownstation.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=26849:peeples-place-at-khts-nov-11-2011&catid=207:peeples-place&Itemid=667
The Government and the Guitar Man
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203554104576655273915372748.html
Alice Cooper's guitarist beats paralysis
http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyle/News/Alice-Cooper-1111-2011/
Guitar For The Troops
http://www.ourcoloradonews.com/parker/newsreleases/contribute-to-guitar-for-the-troops/article_aab5c414-0bfb-11e1-b76d-001cc4c03286.html
Tony Bennett hits NOLA
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jGSjGXm-E_kmMspbKuke6USl3Bfg?docId=a028c020cc7746fab2ac51e482fd8a5e
And this year's Class at the OK Music Hall of Fame
http://www.nativetimes.com/life/entertainment/6365-oklahoma-music-hall-of-fame-inducts-native-musicians
http://www.examiner.com/entertainment-in-nashville/musicians-bridge-the-gap-second-harvest-benefit-at-the-listening-room-friday
Podcasting the London Jazz Festival
http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/audio/2011/nov/11/music-weekly-london-jazz-festival?newsfeed=true
An Italian jazz singer is struck and killed in NYC by an SUV
http://www.dnainfo.com/20111111/upper-west-side/woman-struck-killed-by-suv-on-broadway
Pharoah Sanders sighting
http://allafrica.com/stories/201111110559.html
Q Sisters Alert!
http://hometownstation.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=26849:peeples-place-at-khts-nov-11-2011&catid=207:peeples-place&Itemid=667
The Government and the Guitar Man
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203554104576655273915372748.html
Alice Cooper's guitarist beats paralysis
http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyle/News/Alice-Cooper-1111-2011/
Guitar For The Troops
http://www.ourcoloradonews.com/parker/newsreleases/contribute-to-guitar-for-the-troops/article_aab5c414-0bfb-11e1-b76d-001cc4c03286.html
Tony Bennett hits NOLA
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jGSjGXm-E_kmMspbKuke6USl3Bfg?docId=a028c020cc7746fab2ac51e482fd8a5e
And this year's Class at the OK Music Hall of Fame
http://www.nativetimes.com/life/entertainment/6365-oklahoma-music-hall-of-fame-inducts-native-musicians
Friday, November 11, 2011
11/11/11 Music Digest
Remembering those who served, and those now serving!
A new video from Jack Johnson
http://www.usatoday.com/life/music/news/story/2011-11-10/jack-johnson-exclusive-in-the-morning/51158934/1
elizabeth!
http://www.conwaydailysun.com/node/477611/18672
R.I.P. to Charleston jazz icon Jack McCray
http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2011/nov/10/jazz-advocate-jack-mccray-dies/
A new Miles Davis biopic
http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=32454
Working in Tennessee
http://www.countryweekly.com/reviews/working-tennessee-merle-haggard
Upcoming Big Al shows
http://www.masslive.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2011/11/upcoming_concert_news_big_al_a.html
Music listings for this week in the Big Apple
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/11/arts/music/pop-and-rock-listings-for-nov-11-17.html?_r=1
Denny Breau sighted in Maine
http://www.kjonline.com/reallife/happening/famed-maine-guitaristdenny-breauwill-perform-at-area-venues-saturday-through-monday_2011-11-09.html
New Christmas Music from New Orleans
http://home.nestor.minsk.by/jazz/news/2011/11/1001.html
And Kermit Ruffins is going to bed.
http://www.nola.com/music/index.ssf/2011/11/kermit_ruffins_plans_to_retire.html
A new video from Jack Johnson
http://www.usatoday.com/life/music/news/story/2011-11-10/jack-johnson-exclusive-in-the-morning/51158934/1
elizabeth!
http://www.conwaydailysun.com/node/477611/18672
R.I.P. to Charleston jazz icon Jack McCray
http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2011/nov/10/jazz-advocate-jack-mccray-dies/
A new Miles Davis biopic
http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=32454
Working in Tennessee
http://www.countryweekly.com/reviews/working-tennessee-merle-haggard
Upcoming Big Al shows
http://www.masslive.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2011/11/upcoming_concert_news_big_al_a.html
Music listings for this week in the Big Apple
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/11/arts/music/pop-and-rock-listings-for-nov-11-17.html?_r=1
Denny Breau sighted in Maine
http://www.kjonline.com/reallife/happening/famed-maine-guitaristdenny-breauwill-perform-at-area-venues-saturday-through-monday_2011-11-09.html
New Christmas Music from New Orleans
http://home.nestor.minsk.by/jazz/news/2011/11/1001.html
And Kermit Ruffins is going to bed.
http://www.nola.com/music/index.ssf/2011/11/kermit_ruffins_plans_to_retire.html
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Thursday Music Digest
Sorry for the missing Digest on Tuesday!
A Day at the Races with Los Lobos
http://paddocktalk.com/news/html/story-178349.html
Weird Al sighting
http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/music/la-et-weird-al-20111110,0,1216489.story
Hawaiian Music featured in a new film
http://www.hawaiireporter.com/alexander-paynes-film-the-descendants-is-oscar-worthy/123
Jazz at Peace
http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_19290967
Checking out the lineup for this year's Savannah Music Fest
http://savannahnow.com/news/2011-11-10/2012-savannah-music-festival-lineup-includes-returning-favorites-and-exciting
New produces for Jamaica Jazz and Blues
http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20111110/ent/ent1.html
Oscar Peterson's still "Unmistakable"
http://www.seattlepi.com/lifestyle/blogcritics/article/Music-Review-Oscar-Peterson-Unmistakable-2260965.php
Why do fans cheer for abusive performers?
http://www.nola.com/music/index.ssf/2011/11/odd_future_why_do_fans_cheer_f.html
"What brings Mr. Epstein here"?
http://blog.oup.com/2011/11/beatles-epstein/
And the latest from Savoy Brown, the band that refuses to die
http://www.seattlepi.com/lifestyle/blogcritics/article/Music-Review-Savoy-Brown-Voodoo-Moon-2259143.php
A Day at the Races with Los Lobos
http://paddocktalk.com/news/html/story-178349.html
Weird Al sighting
http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/music/la-et-weird-al-20111110,0,1216489.story
Hawaiian Music featured in a new film
http://www.hawaiireporter.com/alexander-paynes-film-the-descendants-is-oscar-worthy/123
Jazz at Peace
http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_19290967
Checking out the lineup for this year's Savannah Music Fest
http://savannahnow.com/news/2011-11-10/2012-savannah-music-festival-lineup-includes-returning-favorites-and-exciting
New produces for Jamaica Jazz and Blues
http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20111110/ent/ent1.html
Oscar Peterson's still "Unmistakable"
http://www.seattlepi.com/lifestyle/blogcritics/article/Music-Review-Oscar-Peterson-Unmistakable-2260965.php
Why do fans cheer for abusive performers?
http://www.nola.com/music/index.ssf/2011/11/odd_future_why_do_fans_cheer_f.html
"What brings Mr. Epstein here"?
http://blog.oup.com/2011/11/beatles-epstein/
And the latest from Savoy Brown, the band that refuses to die
http://www.seattlepi.com/lifestyle/blogcritics/article/Music-Review-Savoy-Brown-Voodoo-Moon-2259143.php
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Wednesday Music Digest
Uncle Tom sez Dennis Quaid is moving to Hawai'i
http://www.midweek.com/content/columns/utg_article/uncle_toms_gabbin297/
A Hawaiian musical storm
http://www.presstelegram.com/lifestyle/ci_19297070
Chandler Travis sighted
http://www.nashvillescene.com/nashville/chandler-travis-three-o/Event?oid=2666652
The USD Jazz Ensemble goes Radiohead
http://www.volanteonline.com/verve/jazz-concert-to-feature-radiohead-music-1.2667649
More Ookelele Music from New Zealand
http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=3fCAtb0dUUo
Guitars For The Troops!
http://www.ukiahdailyjournal.com/ci_19289218
The Who fight cancer
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-500185_162-57320405/the-who-legends-look-to-help-teens-with-cancer/
A George Guitar gets Liquidated
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-mi-harrisonguitar-bo,0,3585185.story
Emerging Blues singers
http://joonbug.com/national/frequency/Emerging-Blues-Singers/qZRyyIjv0nt
And Neal Schon Talks Story
http://www.billboard.com/features/journey-s-road-to-billboard-legend-of-live-1005477302.story#/features/journey-s-road-to-billboard-legend-of-live-1005477302.story
http://www.midweek.com/content/columns/utg_article/uncle_toms_gabbin297/
A Hawaiian musical storm
http://www.presstelegram.com/lifestyle/ci_19297070
Chandler Travis sighted
http://www.nashvillescene.com/nashville/chandler-travis-three-o/Event?oid=2666652
The USD Jazz Ensemble goes Radiohead
http://www.volanteonline.com/verve/jazz-concert-to-feature-radiohead-music-1.2667649
More Ookelele Music from New Zealand
http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=3fCAtb0dUUo
Guitars For The Troops!
http://www.ukiahdailyjournal.com/ci_19289218
The Who fight cancer
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-500185_162-57320405/the-who-legends-look-to-help-teens-with-cancer/
A George Guitar gets Liquidated
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-mi-harrisonguitar-bo,0,3585185.story
Emerging Blues singers
http://joonbug.com/national/frequency/Emerging-Blues-Singers/qZRyyIjv0nt
And Neal Schon Talks Story
http://www.billboard.com/features/journey-s-road-to-billboard-legend-of-live-1005477302.story#/features/journey-s-road-to-billboard-legend-of-live-1005477302.story
Monday, November 7, 2011
Monday Music Digest
Roy Haynes gets Hip
http://jazztimes.com/articles/28865-roy-haynes-in-his-own-hip-way
Another Aretha sighting
http://detnews.com/article/20111107/ENT04/111070336/1424/ENT04/Aretha-wows-at-Rock-Hall
A roundup of new recordings
http://www.philly.com/philly/entertainment/music/20111106_New_Recordings.html
Free Music!
http://punkmusic.about.com/b/2011/11/06/free-punk-mp3-amanda-palmer-ukulele-anthem.htm
A new 3D printed guitar
http://www.pcworld.com/article/243262/3dprinted_guitar_impresses_geeks_musicians_alike.html
A strand of George Harrison's hair goes on the auction block
http://www.examiner.com/beatles-in-national/good-ol-freda-update-beatle-hair-ebay-auction-now-on-to-benefit-movie
A visit to Doris Records in Buffalo
http://www.buffalonews.com/business/article621932.ece
Ray gets The Kinks Out
http://www.timesonline.com/entertainment/local_entertainment/davies-gets-the-kinks-out/article_daddafe1-0f64-595a-b567-8bf999387009.html
An album for a rock star who never was
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/06/us/finally-an-album-for-a-rock-star-who-never-was.html?_r=1
And Egyptian Blues
http://montrose.patch.com/articles/hometownmusiciansharesegyptian-bluessound#photo-8226048
http://jazztimes.com/articles/28865-roy-haynes-in-his-own-hip-way
Another Aretha sighting
http://detnews.com/article/20111107/ENT04/111070336/1424/ENT04/Aretha-wows-at-Rock-Hall
A roundup of new recordings
http://www.philly.com/philly/entertainment/music/20111106_New_Recordings.html
Free Music!
http://punkmusic.about.com/b/2011/11/06/free-punk-mp3-amanda-palmer-ukulele-anthem.htm
A new 3D printed guitar
http://www.pcworld.com/article/243262/3dprinted_guitar_impresses_geeks_musicians_alike.html
A strand of George Harrison's hair goes on the auction block
http://www.examiner.com/beatles-in-national/good-ol-freda-update-beatle-hair-ebay-auction-now-on-to-benefit-movie
A visit to Doris Records in Buffalo
http://www.buffalonews.com/business/article621932.ece
Ray gets The Kinks Out
http://www.timesonline.com/entertainment/local_entertainment/davies-gets-the-kinks-out/article_daddafe1-0f64-595a-b567-8bf999387009.html
An album for a rock star who never was
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/06/us/finally-an-album-for-a-rock-star-who-never-was.html?_r=1
And Egyptian Blues
http://montrose.patch.com/articles/hometownmusiciansharesegyptian-bluessound#photo-8226048
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Sunday Music Digest
Some pics from Saturday's fun at Sarasota Blues
http://sarasota.patch.com/articles/photo-gallery-21st-annual-sarasota-blues-fest#photo-8356017
Hula in the Desert
http://www.mydesert.com/article/20111106/NEWS01/111060347/Hula-schools-bring-little-bit-Hawaii-valley?odyssey=mod%7Cnewswell%7Ctext%7CFrontpage%7Cs
Stupid Music goes to school
http://redandblack.com/2011/11/06/quirky-curriculum-%E2%80%98light-hearted%E2%80%99-class-finds-meaning-in-music/
Bringing jazz culture to Mumbai
http://redandblack.com/2011/11/06/quirky-curriculum-%E2%80%98light-hearted%E2%80%99-class-finds-meaning-in-music/
Honoring Aretha
http://www.cleveland.com/popmusic/index.ssf/2011/11/aretha_franklin_honored_in_roc.html
Another great band name-The Everly Pregnant Brothers
http://www.thestar.co.uk/lifestyle/music/oh_baby_brothers_return_1_3941870
Kenny Burrell turns 80
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/culturemonster/2011/11/jazz-guitarist-kenny-burrell-at-80.html
The Boss lays for 3 hours in Philly
Diary of a Player
http://www.foxnews.com/on-air/on-the-record/2011/11/05/country-music-superstar-brad-paisley-opens-his-diary-player-record
And R.I.P. to a New Hampshire legend, Daddy's Junky Music Stores
http://articles.boston.com/2011-11-05/ae/30364212_1_berklee-college-music-school-instrument
http://sarasota.patch.com/articles/photo-gallery-21st-annual-sarasota-blues-fest#photo-8356017
Hula in the Desert
http://www.mydesert.com/article/20111106/NEWS01/111060347/Hula-schools-bring-little-bit-Hawaii-valley?odyssey=mod%7Cnewswell%7Ctext%7CFrontpage%7Cs
Stupid Music goes to school
http://redandblack.com/2011/11/06/quirky-curriculum-%E2%80%98light-hearted%E2%80%99-class-finds-meaning-in-music/
Bringing jazz culture to Mumbai
http://redandblack.com/2011/11/06/quirky-curriculum-%E2%80%98light-hearted%E2%80%99-class-finds-meaning-in-music/
Honoring Aretha
http://www.cleveland.com/popmusic/index.ssf/2011/11/aretha_franklin_honored_in_roc.html
Another great band name-The Everly Pregnant Brothers
http://www.thestar.co.uk/lifestyle/music/oh_baby_brothers_return_1_3941870
Kenny Burrell turns 80
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/culturemonster/2011/11/jazz-guitarist-kenny-burrell-at-80.html
The Boss lays for 3 hours in Philly
Diary of a Player
http://www.foxnews.com/on-air/on-the-record/2011/11/05/country-music-superstar-brad-paisley-opens-his-diary-player-record
And R.I.P. to a New Hampshire legend, Daddy's Junky Music Stores
http://articles.boston.com/2011-11-05/ae/30364212_1_berklee-college-music-school-instrument
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Saturday Music Digest
Uncle Chickie turns 70 in Style
http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/jazz-pianist-chick-corea-occupies-blue-note-jazz-club-for-70th-birthday-celebration/2011/11/04/gIQAQm5EnM_story.html
Some history lessons in jazz
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/06/arts/music/music-of-aboriginal-music-society-and-julius-hemphill.html?_r=1
Remembering Billy
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/jazz-on-the-elevens-kennedy-center-pays-tribute-to-the-late-pianist-billy-taylor/2011/11/01/gIQABAVGmM_story.html
"Oil and Gold" on Ookelele?
http://boingboing.net/2011/11/04/sophie-madeleine-performs-oil-gold-on-ukulele-boing-boing-exclusive.html
R.I.P. to Canadian guitarist David Rea
http://arts.nationalpost.com/2011/11/04/guitarist-david-rea-dies-at-65/
A new guitar pedal board!
http://gizmodo.com/5856477/the-digitech-ipad-guitar-pedal-board-might-be-the-perfect-sound+mutilating-machine
Buddy Guy goes flying
http://www.mcall.com/entertainment/music/mc-buddy-guy-20111103,0,2432994.story
Checking out Ladyfest 2011 in New Orleans
http://www.nola.com/music/index.ssf/2011/11/ladyfest_2011_the_all-female_y.html
Marty's epic Last Waltz
http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/tv-guide/marty%E2%80%99s-epic-last-waltz-809
And Ringo's Shoe Art
http://shoes.tv/ankle-breaking-news-ringo-starrs-shoe-art-90525
http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/jazz-pianist-chick-corea-occupies-blue-note-jazz-club-for-70th-birthday-celebration/2011/11/04/gIQAQm5EnM_story.html
Some history lessons in jazz
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/06/arts/music/music-of-aboriginal-music-society-and-julius-hemphill.html?_r=1
Remembering Billy
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/jazz-on-the-elevens-kennedy-center-pays-tribute-to-the-late-pianist-billy-taylor/2011/11/01/gIQABAVGmM_story.html
"Oil and Gold" on Ookelele?
http://boingboing.net/2011/11/04/sophie-madeleine-performs-oil-gold-on-ukulele-boing-boing-exclusive.html
R.I.P. to Canadian guitarist David Rea
http://arts.nationalpost.com/2011/11/04/guitarist-david-rea-dies-at-65/
A new guitar pedal board!
http://gizmodo.com/5856477/the-digitech-ipad-guitar-pedal-board-might-be-the-perfect-sound+mutilating-machine
Buddy Guy goes flying
http://www.mcall.com/entertainment/music/mc-buddy-guy-20111103,0,2432994.story
Checking out Ladyfest 2011 in New Orleans
http://www.nola.com/music/index.ssf/2011/11/ladyfest_2011_the_all-female_y.html
Marty's epic Last Waltz
http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/tv-guide/marty%E2%80%99s-epic-last-waltz-809
And Ringo's Shoe Art
http://shoes.tv/ankle-breaking-news-ringo-starrs-shoe-art-90525
Friday, November 4, 2011
Friday Music Digest
Checking out the Big Island's Kona Coffee Cultural Festival
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/11/03/TRR51LMK72.DTL
Cowboys, Paniolos, and the Slack-Key Guitar
http://www.gazettetimes.com/entertainment/article_aaf7ee60-065c-11e1-9b04-001cc4c002e0.html
A visit to the Yardbird Fest in Canada
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/entertainment/Yardbird+fest+brings+together+jazz+from+across+country/5656370/story.html
From flute to banjo
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/artsdesk/music/2011/11/03/jazz-setlist-november-3-9-from-flute-to-banjo/
Jake is Happy
http://www.sj-r.com/mysource/entertainment/x1846686559/Ukulele-virtuoso-Jake-Shimabukuro-pleased-with-instruments-comeback
Another great group name: Little Pig Joins the Band
http://www.connecticutplus.com/cplus/information/news/education/Little-Pig-Joins-the-Band1506015060.shtml
Sitting in on a Chandler Travis sound check
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fWNVCMc9Ms
R.I.P. to GWAR guitarist Cory Smoot
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jc12kb0qSVM2sSjh6mYjJh9gpoKQ?docId=82e8bafde2f54b80bb893c4e9c1e3b44
A voice of gray moods, accompanied by 100 whistlers
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/04/arts/music/feist-at-the-brooklyn-academy-of-music-review.html?_r=1
And new Ani DeFranco music
http://hangout.altsounds.com/news/138093-ani-difranco-side-album-years.html
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/11/03/TRR51LMK72.DTL
Cowboys, Paniolos, and the Slack-Key Guitar
http://www.gazettetimes.com/entertainment/article_aaf7ee60-065c-11e1-9b04-001cc4c002e0.html
A visit to the Yardbird Fest in Canada
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/entertainment/Yardbird+fest+brings+together+jazz+from+across+country/5656370/story.html
From flute to banjo
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/artsdesk/music/2011/11/03/jazz-setlist-november-3-9-from-flute-to-banjo/
Jake is Happy
http://www.sj-r.com/mysource/entertainment/x1846686559/Ukulele-virtuoso-Jake-Shimabukuro-pleased-with-instruments-comeback
Another great group name: Little Pig Joins the Band
http://www.connecticutplus.com/cplus/information/news/education/Little-Pig-Joins-the-Band1506015060.shtml
Sitting in on a Chandler Travis sound check
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fWNVCMc9Ms
R.I.P. to GWAR guitarist Cory Smoot
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jc12kb0qSVM2sSjh6mYjJh9gpoKQ?docId=82e8bafde2f54b80bb893c4e9c1e3b44
A voice of gray moods, accompanied by 100 whistlers
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/04/arts/music/feist-at-the-brooklyn-academy-of-music-review.html?_r=1
And new Ani DeFranco music
http://hangout.altsounds.com/news/138093-ani-difranco-side-album-years.html
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Thursday Music Digest
Ruthie Foster gets some help for her new album
http://www.antimusic.com/news/11/nov/03Blind_Boys_of_Alabama_and_William_Bell_Guest_on_Ruthie_Fosters_New_Album.shtml
Preview of this weekend's Sarasota Blues Festival
http://www.bradenton.com/2011/11/03/3620355/sarasota-blues-fest-plays-outside.html
Artists have their fingers on the Ookelele
http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20111103/A_ENTERTAIN1001/111030312/-1/a_entertain
Primo Lifestyle, Brah!
http://nugmag.com/2011/11/primo-lifestyle-brah/
A rare reunion of The Wildweeds
http://www.courant.com/entertainment/music/sound-check/hc-danton-sound-check-1103-20111102,0,4873343.story
New Stupid Music from Willie
http://www.cmt.com/news/news-in-brief/1673619/willie-nelson-covers-country-classics-on-new-album.jhtml
Mitch Albom goes to school
http://www.freep.com/article/20111103/COL01/111030527/1039/Ent/Mitch-Albom-Music-instructor-s-life-beautiful-melody
A new DVD: Masters of American Music
http://www.seattlepi.com/lifestyle/blogcritics/article/Music-DVD-Review-Masters-of-American-Music-2249419.php
Partying for Preservation Hall
http://www.myneworleans.com/Blogs/After-Hours/November-2011/Partying-for-Preservation-Hall/
And Julian Lennon has a meltdown
http://www.nationalenquirer.com/celebrity/lennon-livid-paul-nups-snub
http://www.antimusic.com/news/11/nov/03Blind_Boys_of_Alabama_and_William_Bell_Guest_on_Ruthie_Fosters_New_Album.shtml
Preview of this weekend's Sarasota Blues Festival
http://www.bradenton.com/2011/11/03/3620355/sarasota-blues-fest-plays-outside.html
Artists have their fingers on the Ookelele
http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20111103/A_ENTERTAIN1001/111030312/-1/a_entertain
Primo Lifestyle, Brah!
http://nugmag.com/2011/11/primo-lifestyle-brah/
A rare reunion of The Wildweeds
http://www.courant.com/entertainment/music/sound-check/hc-danton-sound-check-1103-20111102,0,4873343.story
New Stupid Music from Willie
http://www.cmt.com/news/news-in-brief/1673619/willie-nelson-covers-country-classics-on-new-album.jhtml
Mitch Albom goes to school
http://www.freep.com/article/20111103/COL01/111030527/1039/Ent/Mitch-Albom-Music-instructor-s-life-beautiful-melody
A new DVD: Masters of American Music
http://www.seattlepi.com/lifestyle/blogcritics/article/Music-DVD-Review-Masters-of-American-Music-2249419.php
Partying for Preservation Hall
http://www.myneworleans.com/Blogs/After-Hours/November-2011/Partying-for-Preservation-Hall/
And Julian Lennon has a meltdown
http://www.nationalenquirer.com/celebrity/lennon-livid-paul-nups-snub
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Wednesday Music Digest
Uncle Tom books another show with Elton John
http://www.midweek.com/content/columns/utg_article/uncle_toms_gabbin296/
Happy 70th to Uncle Chickie!
http://www.jazzpolice.com/content/view/9847/117/
Mighty Uke gets some more screenings
http://www.frontrowreviews.co.uk/news/mighty-uke-novdec-screenings-2011/12749
Megadeath's 13th Attack
http://www.theweekender.com/music/Megadeth_rsquo_s_13th_attack_11-01-2011.html
Yet more on the Gibson Raid
http://www.palletenterprise.com/articledatabase/view.asp?articleID=3533
Second thoughts on the British Invasion
http://www.myneworleans.com/New-Orleans-Magazine/November-2011/Second-Thoughts-on-the-British-Invasion/
Previewing this weekend's Swamp Fest in NOLA
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/11/prweb8920596.htm
Danny Bonaduce gets another gig
http://mynorthwest.com/646/570565/Danny-Bonaduce-gets-a-Seattle-radio-show
New tunes from Everlast
http://www.411mania.com/music/album_reviews/208473
And Jakob Dylan works to reunite The Wildflowers
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/jakob-dylan-planning-wallflowers-reunion-20111101
http://www.midweek.com/content/columns/utg_article/uncle_toms_gabbin296/
Happy 70th to Uncle Chickie!
http://www.jazzpolice.com/content/view/9847/117/
Mighty Uke gets some more screenings
http://www.frontrowreviews.co.uk/news/mighty-uke-novdec-screenings-2011/12749
Megadeath's 13th Attack
http://www.theweekender.com/music/Megadeth_rsquo_s_13th_attack_11-01-2011.html
Yet more on the Gibson Raid
http://www.palletenterprise.com/articledatabase/view.asp?articleID=3533
Second thoughts on the British Invasion
http://www.myneworleans.com/New-Orleans-Magazine/November-2011/Second-Thoughts-on-the-British-Invasion/
Previewing this weekend's Swamp Fest in NOLA
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/11/prweb8920596.htm
Danny Bonaduce gets another gig
http://mynorthwest.com/646/570565/Danny-Bonaduce-gets-a-Seattle-radio-show
New tunes from Everlast
http://www.411mania.com/music/album_reviews/208473
And Jakob Dylan works to reunite The Wildflowers
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/jakob-dylan-planning-wallflowers-reunion-20111101
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Tuesday Music Digest
Music from Mau'i in this year's Macy's Parade
http://www.mauinews.com/page/content.detail/id/554882/Maui-band-students-to-march-in-Macy-s-parade.html?nav=10
Okka Disk
http://origin.avclub.com/milwaukee/articles/okka-disk-records,64284/
Compilations and all that jazz
http://www.iol.co.za/tonight/music/compilations-and-all-that-jazz-1.1168865
Another roundup of new releases
http://www.sacbee.com/2011/10/31/4019369/reviews-of-new-pop-country-blues.html
Another honor for Hugh Masekela
http://www.thenewage.co.za/33738-1007-53-Forbes_names_Africa%E2%80%99s_most_powerful
Stupid Music meets NFL
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers-carry-state-banner-while-we-mull-free-agency-around-the-hot-stove-132898878.html?page=1
Pete Townshend Talks Story
http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1047245&c=1
Ace Frehley's fallen and he can't get up
http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=165417
A final wrap of this past weekend's Voodoo Fest
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/soundgarden-cheap-trick-and-raconteurs-thrill-at-voodoo-fest-20111031
And remembering George Harrison's first movie project
http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2011/oct/30/george-harrison-little-malcolm-handmade?newsfeed=true
http://www.mauinews.com/page/content.detail/id/554882/Maui-band-students-to-march-in-Macy-s-parade.html?nav=10
Okka Disk
http://origin.avclub.com/milwaukee/articles/okka-disk-records,64284/
Compilations and all that jazz
http://www.iol.co.za/tonight/music/compilations-and-all-that-jazz-1.1168865
Another roundup of new releases
http://www.sacbee.com/2011/10/31/4019369/reviews-of-new-pop-country-blues.html
Another honor for Hugh Masekela
http://www.thenewage.co.za/33738-1007-53-Forbes_names_Africa%E2%80%99s_most_powerful
Stupid Music meets NFL
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers-carry-state-banner-while-we-mull-free-agency-around-the-hot-stove-132898878.html?page=1
Pete Townshend Talks Story
http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1047245&c=1
Ace Frehley's fallen and he can't get up
http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=165417
A final wrap of this past weekend's Voodoo Fest
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/soundgarden-cheap-trick-and-raconteurs-thrill-at-voodoo-fest-20111031
And remembering George Harrison's first movie project
http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2011/oct/30/george-harrison-little-malcolm-handmade?newsfeed=true