Sorry, only half a plate today-for some reason there's not been much music news in the past 24 hours!
Gibson Guitar hosts a charity kids' ball at its factory
http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2012/dec/02/guitar-factory-in-memphis-hosts-kids-ball-for/
R.I.P. to steel guitarist Rocky Cagle
http://www.tulsaworld.com/ourlives/article.aspx?subjectid=58&articleid=20121202_11_A21_CUTLIN87959&allcom=1&r=3869
A visit to last week's George Harrison Tribute in LA
http://www.examiner.com/article/george-harrison-tributes-fans-gather-at-hollywood-star-for-11th-anniversary
Brandenton Blues has a great first year
http://www.bradenton.com/2012/12/02/4300743/bradenton-blues-festival-exceeds.html
And Disney by Day, Blues by Night
http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/disney-by-day-paves-the-way-for-blues-by-night-20121202-2aoyd.html