Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Tuesday Music News You Can Use

James Hill heads to Vancouver with his Ookelele

http://www.theprovince.com/Hill+relishes+underdog+role/8438975/story.html

Playing the Pencil Blues

http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/music/2013/05/27/kye_marshall_jazz_quartet_plays_the_pencil_blues_album_review.html

Connecting the dots between Jazz and Finance

http://www.romania-insider.com/connecting-the-dots-between-jazz-and-finance-with-tadeusz-kuropatwinski-gm-of-x-trade-brokers-romania/100097/

Paul McCartney goes to Graceland

http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/music/paul-mccartney-visits-graceland-leaves-guitar-pick-so-elvis-can-play-in-heaven-1.5348824

Hope for Jimmy's Music Club in NOLA

http://uptownmessenger.com/2013/05/jimmys-music-club-may-be-on-its-way-back-to-presenting-live-music/

Latest news from the Mile High Jazz Band

http://carsonnow.org/story/05/27/2013/mile-high-jazz-band-presents-farewell-goodnight-evening-jazz-and-poetry

Vancouver needs more music this summer!

http://www.straight.com/music/385596/reports-call-more-music-and-celebrations-vancouver-parks-summer

A triple bill for the ages

http://www.examiner.com/review/war-tower-of-power-and-cheech-chong

Bernie Mora sighted

http://www.elpasotimes.com/ci_23332555/doug-pullen-guitarist-bernie-mora-making-deals-and

And Jerry Cantrell talks music piracy

http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/jerry_cantrell_talks_music_piracy_im_from_a_different_era_i_just_havent_gotten_used_to_it.html

Monday, May 27, 2013

Memorial Day Music News You Can Use

Remembering those who served, those now serving, and those who will serve. Salute!




A wrapup of Saturday night's Na Hoku Awards in Honolulu. The Hawaiian Music Grammys.

http://www.staradvertiser.com/s?action=login&f=y&id=208984091&id=208984091

Why jazz musicians love "The Rite of Spring"

http://www.npr.org/blogs/deceptivecadence/2013/05/26/186486269/why-jazz-musicians-love-the-rite-of-spring

Music to the ears in China

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/culture/2013-05/27/c_132410798.htm

Children delight in the Underdog Instrument

http://www.theprovince.com/Children+delight+underdog+instrument/8436483/story.html

Peter Frampton's 6 String Circus

http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2013/05/26/peter-frampton-guitar-circus-on-the-road-again/2354907/

Jammin' to the Blues with Rudy and the Bluefish

http://www.herald-mail.com/lifestyle/hm-jammin-to-the-blues-rudy-the-bluefish-are-regulars-at-western-maryland-blues-fest-20130523,0,4756190.story

Remembering Miles Davis on his birthday

http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2013/05/26/remembering-the-late-jazz-titan-trumpeter-miles-davis-on-his-birthday

A recap of this weekend's Polynesian Festival on the Garden Island

http://thegardenisland.com/news/local/visit-to-polynesian-festival-is-a-wish-come-true/article_1396e3a0-c5c8-11e2-b193-0019bb2963f4.html

Taylor Swift plays Cowboys Stadium

http://popcultureblog.dallasnews.com/2013/05/taylor-swift-reveals-her-crazy-emotions-in-red-hued-songs-during-packed-cowboys-stadium-concert.html/

And a guitar autographed by Alice Cooper makes it to the summit of Mt. Everest

http://www.rttnews.com/2125023/alice-cooper-guitar-summits-everest.aspx?type=all

Sunday, May 26, 2013

Snowy Sunday Music News You Can Use!

Yes, we got 2 inches of SNOW this morning-latest snowfall since May of 1967!

Previewing today's Polynesian Festival on Kaua'i

http://thegardenisland.com/news/local/kauai-polynesian-festival-opens-at-a-m/article_26687d82-c4eb-11e2-bf32-0019bb2963f4.html

Another report from Jacksonville Jazz

http://jacksonville.com/news/metro/2013-05-25/story/jazz-festival-crowds-savor-music-food-and-atmosphere

A balance between the improvised and the composed

http://worldmusiccentral.org/2013/05/25/a-balance-between-the-improvised-and-the-composed/

D'ukes are coming!

http://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/news/10442533.Small_is_beautiful_when_it_comes_to_the_uke/

New York's employees of Guitar Center unionize

http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/news/guitar-center-employees-unionize-in-new-york-20130525

Zumba meets the blues

http://www.courierpress.com/news/2013/may/24/no-headline---gl_zumba_blues/

The Sacramento Music Festival kicks off with a parade

http://www.sacbee.com/2013/05/25/5448061/parade-marks-the-official-kick.html

For some homeowners, a house is a canvas

http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/life/home/article_3f2cbcd0-c314-11e2-88a2-0019bb2963f4.html

A visit to the Pelletier Guitar and Music Camp

http://www.paherald.sk.ca/News/Local/2013-05-24/article-3259028/Music-lovers-enjoy-pickin-and-grinnin-at-the-Pelletier-Guitar-and-Music-Camp/1

And ChurchJazz brings music to worship

http://beaconnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/20302369-423/churchjazz-brings-music-to-worship.html

Friday, May 24, 2013

TGIF Music News You Can Use

Happy Mem Day Weekend!

Jacksonville Jazz 2013 kicks off with a piano contest

http://jacksonville.com/news/metro/2013-05-24/story/piano-contest-kicks-jacksonville-jazz-festival

Music of The Great Gatsby

http://theurbantwist.com/2013/05/23/music-of-the-great-gatsby-hip-hop-in-the-jazz-age/

Summer music camps Down East

http://courier.mainelymediallc.com/news/2013-05-23/News/Portland_Conservatory_of_Music_Summer_Camps.html

Time for the Pineapple Island Ookelele Fest

http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=175095#.UZ9ZFUrCZac

"Guitar a la Hindustan"

http://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/vishwa-mohan-bhatt-album-review-guitar-a-la-hindustan/2013/05/23/1e811912-bd84-11e2-9b09-1638acc3942e_story.html

Paul Reed Smith's Paul Guitar

http://www.musicradar.com/gear/guitars/electric/6-string-solid-body/pauls-guitar-574939

In defense of...New Orleans Gospel music

http://www.popmatters.com/pm/column/171612-in-defense-of-new-orleans-gospel-music/

A preview of this weekend's Bayou Country SuperFest in  Baton Rouge

http://www.nola.com/music/index.ssf/2013/05/the_2013_bayou_country_superfe.html

Beatles lyrics are headed for a British library

http://www.wtsp.com/news/article/317969/81/Beatles-lyrics-headed-for-British-Library

And Joe Louis Walker Talks Story

http://qctimes.com/entertainment/music/at-walker-still-glad-to-play-contemporary-blues/article_f42c49fb-e7e3-5600-8333-072ea0f73bf9.html?comment_form=true

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Midweek Music News You Can Use

Uncle Tom Gabs about Joan Rivers this midweek

http://www.midweek.com/uncle-toms-gabbin-celebrity-news-15/

Henry Kapono sighting

http://www.pacificnewscenter.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=34460:uso-hawaiian-music-legend-henry-kapono-performs-saturday-at-hyatt-already-sold-out&catid=45:guam-news&Itemid=156

The Sacramento Music Festival turns 40

http://www.sacramentopress.com/headline/82819/Sacramento_Music_Festival_celebrates_its_40th_anniversary_in_Old_Sacramento

3 generations of Hoosiers playing the Ookelele

http://www.indystar.com/article/20130521/LIFE/305210060/Secret-happiness-3-generations-Hoosiers-playing-ukelele?nclick_check=1

Rice University students build a new guitar capo

http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/rice-university-students-build-new-guitar-capo/10565392

While some other folks make a guitar out of Sargento Cheese!

http://www.fox11online.com/dpp/news/local/fox_cities/sargento-cheese-guitar-made-at-fvtc

4Chambers coming to Governors Island

http://broadwayworld.com/article/Site-Specific-4CHAMBERS-Begins-July-6-on-Governors-Island-20130521

Books, Halaus, Tea and Music

http://www.examiner.com/article/books-halaus-tea-and-music

Previewing this weekend's Afro-Cuban Jazz Fest in Michigan

http://www.michronicleonline.com/index.php/entertainment/11597-jazz-classical-world-music-a-splash-of-r-b-june-21-22

And taking a listen to the lost Oscar Pettiford tapes

http://blogcritics.org/music/article/music-review-oscar-pettiford-lost-tapes/

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Tuesday Music News You Can Use

The Day the Stupid Music Died

http://www.kwtx.com/home/headlines/Good-Morning-Its-The-Anniversary-Of-The-Death-Of-A-Texas-Music-Legend-206949101.html

A summer jazz camp with Bill Jacobs

http://www.littlefallstimes.com/features/x776189493/Renowned-jazz-musician-to-teach-summer-camp-in-Little-Falls

More on the Sponge Bob ookelele lawsuit

http://www.law360.com/articles/441151/judge-inclined-to-drop-viacom-from-spongebob-ukulele-suit

The man who fell to Earth...

http://www.forbes.com/sites/davidkroll/2013/05/13/iss-commander-chris-hadfield-plays-a-canadian-larrivee-guitar-on-space-oddity/

Rain delays the Gulfport Fest

http://www.wlox.com/story/22230417/rain-caused-delays-at-gulfport-music-festival

Maroon 5's keyboardist has a new album

http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/music-review-maroon-5-keyboardist-pj-mortons-new-orleans-offers-soulful-reminiscing/2013/05/13/410e2b7a-bbed-11e2-b537-ab47f0325f7c_story.html

Turn to Stone

http://jalopnik.com/electric-light-orchestra-turn-to-stone-503968704

Ringo Starr Fast Facts

http://www.cnn.com/2013/05/13/world/ringo-starr-fast-facts/index.html

Almost Bayou Boogaloo time

http://www.offbeat.com/2013/05/13/8th-annual-bayou-boogaloo-adds-vip-experience-ticket-contest/

And New Orleans musicians clean up after the Mother's Day Second Line shooting

http://www.fox8live.com/story/22239433/musicians-nurse-injuries-and-tally-instrument-damage


Sunday, May 12, 2013

Friday, May 10, 2013

Monday, May 6, 2013

Monday Music News You Can Use

The 2013 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival closes.

http://bostonherald.com/entertainment/music/music_news/2013/05/trombone_shorty_aaron_neville_close_jazz_fest

Ookeleles in Tune

http://www.weeklytimesnow.com.au/article/2013/05/06/568756_latest-news.html

The Great and Powerful Guitar Solo returns

http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music-arts/great-powerful-guitar-solo-returns-article-1.1332384?localLinksEnabled=false

A report from Saturday's Little Walter Music Fest

http://www.thetowntalk.com/article/20130505/NEWS01/305050038/Blues-legend-honored-Organizers-hope-Little-Walter-music-festival-continues-grow?nclick_check=1

Let's not forget the Miles Davis Fest!

http://www.thetelegraph.com/news/local/article_713f84c4-b51c-11e2-b3dc-001a4bcf6878.html

A No-Fret way to make a guitar

http://articles.mcall.com/2013-05-03/entertainment/mc-luthier-guitar-northampton-community-college-20130503_1_guitar-maker-rufe-bethlehem-steel

A Tale from The Delta

http://www.npr.org/2013/05/05/180620917/a-tale-from-the-delta-born-of-the-blues

Return to Enid

http://enidnews.com/localnews/x2002139803/Returns-to-Enid-Classical-guitarist-Edgar-Cruz-holds-Tri-State-clinic

Honoring Cyril Davies

http://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/leisure/music/previews/10398874.Tribute_night_to_godfather_of_rhythm_and_blues/

And Abigail Ybarra retires after 50 years at Fender Guitars

http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/industry_news/fender_custom_shop_passes_rich_tradition_to_next_generation.html?no_takeover


Sunday, May 5, 2013

Cinco de Mayo Music News You Can Use

Second-to-last day at JazzFest

http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2013/05/04/jazzfest-sixth-day-wrapup/2135183/

Twanger Gove is sent back to school

http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/news/Politics/article1255150.ece?CMP=OTH-gnws-standard-2013_05_04

The Fender Custom Shop unveils new models for spring

http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/industry_news/fender_custom_shop_unveils_new_instruments_for_spring.html

The 2013 Boston Pops season opens with...Vince Gill

http://www.bostonglobe.com/arts/music/2013/05/04/country-star-gill-brings-softer-side-pops-opener/Py5Cfj7yCOzfLt8tjecNFK/story.html

Wolfgang's Vault announces some new shows

http://www.examiner.com/article/exclusive-wolfgang-s-vault-to-roll-out-rare-solo-beatles-concert-tapes

An honor for George Wein at JazzFest

http://www.wwltv.com/news/local/Jazz--heritage-center-unveiled-to-honor-Jazz-Fest-founder-George-Wein-205992911.html

Jason Vieaux, in the studio

http://soundcheck.wnyc.org/2013/may/08/jason-vieaux-in-studio/

Crosby, Stills & Nash do Jazz at Lincoln Center

http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/crosby-stills-and-nash-get-new-look-in-concert-with-jazz-at-lincoln-center-orchestra/2013/05/04/5987bdb0-b52b-11e2-9fb1-62de9581c946_story.html

Another Bob Brozman tribute

http://www.bendbulletin.com/article/20130503/NEWS0107/305030363/

And meet Jazz Fiddler Zach Brock

http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/music/ct-ent-0506-zach-brock-20130505,0,2965169.column

Saturday, May 4, 2013

Saturday Music News You Can Use

How have the wolves survived?

http://www.statesman.com/news/entertainment/music/los-lobos-how-have-the-wolves-survived/nXfJx/

A new Luau at the Polynesian Cultural Center

http://www.latimes.com/travel/deals/la-trb-hawaii-luau-polynesian-20130502,0,224327.story

Another preview of this year's Montreal Jazz Fest

http://www.travelweekly.com/North-America-Travel/Montreal-Jazz-Festival-to-feature-diverse-music/

Todd Rundgren Talks Story from Kaua'i

http://www.rttnews.com/2109846/todd-rundgren-doesn-t-regret-selling-bat-out-of-hell-production-points.aspx?type=ent&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=sitemap

Oakland's Ookelele Love-In

http://blog.sfgate.com/inoakland/2013/05/03/oaklands-ukulele-love-in/

A new 3-D printed guitar

http://www.gizmag.com/awesome-3d-guitar/27387/

The Hummingbirds talk George Harrison

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/liverpool-entertainment/echo-entertainment/2013/05/03/the-hummingbirds-talk-george-harrison-and-phoenix-nights-100252-33275369/

Spin Doctors sighting

http://www.phillyburbs.com/entertainment/local_entertainment/straight-blues-approach-a-new-twist-for-spin-doctors/article_974fc3c7-c0e7-5158-8c13-2763087e899a.html

Are you ready for "The Life of Riley"?

http://www.antimusic.com/news/13/May/03BB_King_Film_To_Feature_Mick_Jagger,_Clapton,_Ringo,_Bono_and_more.shtml

And hot picks for today at JazzFest

http://www.nola.com/jazzfest/index.ssf/2013/05/new_orleans_music_hot_picks_fo_8.html

Friday, May 3, 2013

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Bob Wills Day + Lei Day Mele News You Can Use!

Uncle Tom Moffatt spots Bruno Mars on the cover of the Rolling Stone

http://www.midweek.com/uncle-toms-gabbin-celebrity-news-12/

It's finally here-Happy Bob Wills Day

http://www.tulsaworld.com/article.aspx/Queensryche_with_Geoff_Tate_sets_Tulsa_tour_date/20130430_269_queen_21169?subj=298

A preview of this year's Crooked Road Youth Music Festival

http://www.hispanicbusiness.com/2013/4/30/crooked_road_youth_music_festival_highlights.htm

Yet another how to make a guitar out of a cigar box article

http://www.parade.com/10254/walterschleisman/family-fun-how-to-make-a-guitar-out-of-a-cigar-box/

Tweeting Willie on his 80th

http://www.classichitsandoldies.com/v2/2013/04/30/neil-young-ringo-starr-and-other-famous-artists-send-out-80th-birthday-wishes-to-willie-nelson/

Don't let Jazz Music die!

http://allafrica.com/stories/201304300170.html

A new classical guitar radio show

http://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/arts-and-theatre/culture-club/locally-produced-classical-guitar-show-to-air-on-radio-arts/article_6c76f1e8-ec03-5111-80d1-f7de89635d06.html

Mount Royal University cuts some of its music programs

http://beaconnews.ca/blog/2013/04/mount-royal-university-cuts-hurt-jazz-music-scene-in-calgary/

A time for everything, and all things must pass

http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20130430/COLUMN17/704309994

And a final wrapup of Weekend One at JazzFest in NOLA

http://consequenceofsound.net/2013/04/festival-review-new-orleans-jazz-fest-2013-weekend-one/

Happy Bob Wills Day and Happy Lei Day