Thursday Music Digest

The Jewish Music Festival opens in the D.C. region

http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/jewish-music-festival-opens-with-shows-in-dc-maryland-spanning-jazz-to-hip-hop-tunes/2012/05/03/gIQAJ5K7xT_story.html

Stupid Music for Mother's Day

http://www.cybergrass.com/node/1224

Remembering Springfest

http://www.concordy.com/article/807-u/may-3-2102/springfest-2012/4637/

Striking a Chord

http://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/music/news-and-features/striking-a-chord-musicians-united-by-the-ukelele-1-2270021

R.I.P. to Ookelele player Junior Seau, who also played pro football

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2012/05/junior-seau-friend-describes-happy-times.html

The final weekend of JazzFest starts today in N'Orleans

http://travel.usatoday.com/alliance/destinations/chrisaroundtheworld/post/2012/05/Jazzfest-2012-Tips-and-Tricks-for-Enjoying-the-New-Orleans-Jazz-38-Heritage-Festival/685693/1

Today is Louise Harrison Day in Northampton MA

http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2012/05/thusday_proclaimed_louise_harr.html

Living on Blues Power

http://lagunabeach.patch.com/articles/artists-david-kluver-and-john-van-hamersveld-show-their-work-saturday

Hugh's complete aural workout

http://www.iol.co.za/tonight/music/hugh-s-complete-aural-workout-1.1287056

And back to JazzFest for an exploration of Mardi Gras Indian culture

http://www.nola.com/jazzfest/index.ssf/2012/05/new_orleans_jazz_fest_focuses.html