Last Day of May Music News You Can Use

Saturday live music in New Orleans includes John Boutte @ d.b.a.

http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar

It's Festival Weekend in New Jersey

http://www.nj.com/entertainment/music/index.ssf/2014/05/festival_weekend_in_nj_tierneys_tavern_summer_jam_crawfish_fest_riverview_jazz.html

Some jazz memorabilia needs a new home

http://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/trumpeter-s-amazing-trove-of-long-island-jazz-memorabilia-needs-permanent-home-1.8272352?firstfree=yes

A musical sendoff for a Pennsylvania seminary

http://www.timesleader.com/news/guide/1370496/Sendoff-songs-at-Seminary

How Blues Music grew from improvised instruments

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/wanganui-chronicle/opinion/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503423&objectid=11265250

The luckiest bloke since Ringo Starr?

http://www.theage.com.au/business/retail/harvey-norman-cofounder-ian-norman-was-the-luckiest-bloke-since-ringo-starr-says-john-singleton-20140530-398hh.html

Los Lobos head to CT

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/01/nyregion/events-in-connecticut-for-june-1-7-2014.html?_r=0

It's Oyster Fest time in New Orleans

http://www.nola.com/festivals/index.ssf/2014/05/new_orleans_oyster_festival_st.html

Another report from the Hawaiian Grammys

http://westhawaiitoday.com/news/local-news/hilo-recording-artist-brings-home-five-na-hoku-hanohano-awards

And some new Stupid Music from Johnny Angel and Helldorado

http://www.offbeat.com/2014/06/01/johnny-angel-helldorado-ready-set-hold-on-deuce-records/

Aloha Friday Music News You Can Use

WWOZ's Guardians of the Groove update us on Friday live music in the Big Easy

http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar

U-Can

http://www.batemansbaypost.com.au/story/2316679/u-can-ukulele/?cs=229

A preview of this year's Northampton Beer Festival

http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/what-s-on/local-events/bands-and-ales-return-for-northampton-beer-festival-1-6088093

Hawaiian music comes to East Tennessee

http://www.thedailytimes.com/entertainment/hawaiian-musician-walter-keale-brings-island-songs-to-east-tennessee/article_8ac05056-7f33-550b-92a6-246712c8bace.html

Aiming for equal royalties in digital radio

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/posts/la-et-ms-project-72-sound-exchange-royalties-digital-radio-20140528-story.html

Sir Paul is on the mend

http://entertainment.tempo.com.ph/2014/05/mccartney-recovers-after-falling-ill-in-japan/#.U4hnHHavPIM

A visit to the Tenor Guitar Capitol of the world

http://www.coastweekend.com/arts/astoria-the-tenor-guitar-capital-of-the-world/article_0528107c-e06c-11e3-a943-0019bb2963f4.html

The Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Fest moves to a new venue

http://www.nola.com/festivals/index.ssf/2014/05/louisiana_cajun-zydeco_festiva_1.html

While it's also almost time for the New Orleans Shakespeare Fest

http://www.broadwayworld.com/new-orleans/article/New-Orleans-Shakespeare-Festival-at-Tulane-to-Partner-with-Compleat-Stage-for-Two-Part-Experience-618-77-20140528

And New Jersey's Mahwah Museum gets ready to celebrate Les Paul's 99th Birthday

http://www.northjersey.com/arts-and-entertainment/music/autographed-guitars-auctioned-to-benefit-mahwah-museum-1.1025333

Thursday Music News You Can Use

Thursday live music in New Orleans includes Kermit Ruffins @ Mother-in-Law Lounge

http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar

Visiting the grave of Jelly Roll Morton

http://www.scpr.org/programs/offramp/2014/05/28/37627/jelly-roll-morton-inventor-jazz-music-is-buried-in/

Blue Note Records turns 75

http://www.npr.org/2014/05/28/316723990/cause-for-celebration-the-iconic-blue-note-records-at-75

Vermont's biggest Jazz Fest gets underway Friday in Burlington

http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/story/entertainment/2014/05/29/burlington-discover-jazz-festival-begins/9630269/

Upcoming Slack Key Music on Kaua'i

http://www.midweekkauai.com/kauai-calendar/kauai-event-calendars-5282014/

A preview of this weekend's 5th and Blues Jam Fest in Tampa

http://www.tampabay.com/things-to-do/music/revived-5th--blues-jam-festival-set-for-saturday-in-brooksville/2181847

Marcia Ball sighting

http://www.stardem.com/entertainment/music/article_c456f8e1-f3f8-5a91-9591-64e79686806f.html

Susan Tedeschi talks Fenway Park

http://www.lasvegasweekly.com/ae/music/2014/may/28/talking-new-blues-old-guitars-and-fenway-park-fran/

Previewing this year's Danbury Fields Forever Fest

http://www.beatlesnews.com/news/the-beatles/201405281505/danbury-fields-forever-beatles-festival-announces-full-lineup.html

And Santa Monica's summer concert series will tone down this year

http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2014/May-2014/05_28_2014_Santa_Monica_Summer_Concert_Series_Will_Tone_Down.html

Hump Day Music News You Can Use

Uncle Tom Moffatt gets ready to head to the Roller Derby

http://www.midweek.com/hawaii-entertainment/uncle-toms-gabbin/chris-pratt-nick-cannon-entertainment-news/

Hump Day Music in New Orleans includes Shifty + The Young Moms @ AllWays Lounge

http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar

A preview of this weekend's Emerald Ookelele Festival

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/east/emerald-ukulele-festival-will-attract-beginners-to-experts-this-weekend/story-fngnvlxu-1226933345044

A photographer captures Candid Cash

http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2014/05/27/johnny-cash-photographer-book/9647257/

Pat Martino sighted

http://www.mcall.com/entertainment/music/mc-jazz-guitarist-pat-martino-st-lukes-20140527,0,6636202.story

A new acoustic guitar from Martin

http://www.americansongwriter.com/2014/05/review-martin-d35e-retro-acoustic-guitar/

AXS TV announces its summer 2014 schedule

http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/05/27/axs-tv-announces-2014-summer-programming-schedule/267737/

The George Formby of South Africa?

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/hay-festival/10856906/Hugh-Masekela-Hay-Festival-review-the-George-Formby-of-South-Africa.html

"Where Y'at?"

http://www.al.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2014/05/where_yat_event_brings_crawfis.html

And introducing a nifty new guitar pickup

http://www.gizmag.com/dialtone-infinitely-tone-adjustable-guitar-pickup/32242/

Tuesday Music News You Can Use

Tuesday music in New Orleans includes R.C. Nola @ Checkpoint Charlie's

http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar

March to the Sea

http://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/b/baroness/march_to_the_sea_ver2_tab_1487370id_26052014date.htm

A followup on the Great Gibson Guitar Raid

http://www.forbes.com/sites/billfrezza/2014/05/26/lumber-union-protectionists-incited-swat-raid-on-my-factory-says-gibson-guitar-ceo/

Andy Summers Talks Story

http://www.examiner.com/review/andy-summers-interview-police-guitarist-unleashes-musical-genius-on-circus-hero

A field trip to Governors Island

http://tribecacitizen.com/2014/05/26/field-trip-governors-island/

10 under the radar venues in Toronto

http://www.blogto.com/music/2014/05/10_under_the_radar_folk_blues_roots_venues_in_toronto/

Checking out this year's Westport Roots Fest

http://www.kansascity.com/2014/05/25/5045842/westport-roots-fest-delivers-a.html

A new Blues guitar lesson

http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/1940511

The Mayor's Jazz Fest kicks off in New Mexico

http://www.lcsun-news.com/las_cruces-news/ci_25835472/mayors-jazz-fest-kicks-off-music-park-summer

And another airline loses another guitar

http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/ThreeTrending/video/musician-writes-ode-to-airline-that-lost-his-guitar-30305341.html

Memorial Day Music News You Can Use

Thank to to those who have served, are now serving, and those who will serve in the future. And a big "Semper Par" to all of the Coasties out there!

Memorial Day live music in New Orleans includes Marine Corps Band New Orleans @ Northshore Harbor

http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar

Bringing Bluegrass to the Plains

http://www.theplainsman.com/view/full_story/25156167/article-Bringing-bluegrass-to-the-Plains?instance=home_news_1st_right

A sighting of the Jake Leg Jug Band!

http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Jake-Leg-Jug-Band-jazzes-performance-Newcastle/story-21142479-detail/story.html

Governors Island opens for the season

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/governors-island-draws-visitors-memorial-day-weekend-article-1.1805323

A preview of this week's Technopolis Fest in Greece

http://www.ansamed.info/ansamed/en/news/sections/culture/2014/05/26/music-greece-14th-technopolis-jazz-festival-in-athens_0815a86e-4df3-4d7f-9591-c1727d8fdf33.html

A report from day 2 of Sasquatch! 2014

http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundposts/2014/05/24/day-2-of-sasquatch-2014-sol-dude-york-comedian-eric-andre-and-more/

A guitar-only national anthem?

http://senshot.com/2014/05/25/guitar-national-anthems-yea-nay/

Hurray for the Riff-Raff

http://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/may/25/hurray-for-the-riff-raff-review-magnificent-rousing-alynda-lee-segarra

A report from Saturday night's Hoku Awards in Hawai'i

http://www.staradvertiser.com/s?action=login&f=y&id=260584761&id=260584761

And James Cotton is still blowing Blues fans away

http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/entertainment/music/harp-player-rubbed-elbows-with-legends-made-history-260634211.html

Sunday Music News You Can Use

Sunday's live music in New Orleans includes Pfister Sisters @ The Spotted Cat

http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar

Some upcoming jazz events in Denver

http://www.denverpost.com/music/ci_25817827/top-jazz-acts-bringing-their-sounds-denver-area

Helping to keep music in schools

http://www.desertsun.com/story/life/2014/05/24/steinway-society-jazz-concert/9559631/

Remembering Little Walter

http://www.thetowntalk.com/article/20140525/NEWS01/305250031/Musicians-honor-Little-Walter-second-annual-festival-Alexandria?nclick_check=1

Remembering 50 years ago, when The Beatles went to Australia

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/the-beatles-in-australia-50-years-on-how-four-days-changed-melbourne/story-fni0fit3-1226930476189

Playing "Guitar With Wings"

http://somethingelsereviews.com/2014/05/24/books-guitar-with-wings-a-photographic-memoir-by-laurence-juber-2014/

A preview of today's Ookelele Picnic in Hawai'i

http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/25600395/dont-miss-the-sixth-annual-ukulele-picnic-in-hawaii-sunday-may-25th

Checking out this year's Greek Festival in New Orleans

http://theadvocate.com/multimedia/photos/9265205-93/photos-greek-festival-in-new

Previewing next week's Lagos Jazz Festival

http://www.tribune.com.ng/razzmatazz/item/6040-lagos-jazz-festival-holds-next-week

And Pete knows Best

http://bostonherald.com/entertainment/music/2014/05/the_edge_pete_knows_best

Gone Fishin'

Back Sunday!

Aloha Friday Music News You Can Use

Aloha Friday live music in NOLA includes Blackalicious @ Tipitina's

http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar

A house inspired by Jazz Music

http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2014/05/house_of_the_week_park_pavilion-style_home_inspired_by_jazz_music.html

Samantha Fish shakes up the Blues

http://www.newspressnow.com/life/st_joe_live/music/article_2cad0d4c-db98-5d68-a047-f89b0b69d713.html

Some electric guitar loops

http://www.sonicstate.com/news/2014/05/21/electric-guitar-loops/

While Keith Urban is selling a lot of guitars on HSN

http://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/music/2014/05/22/keith-urban-sets-record-guitar-sales-hsn/9439963/

Los head to BR

http://theadvocate.com/utility/homepagestories/9236416-129/los-lobos-to-play-in

Mike Myers' fast food paintings

http://www.starpulse.com/news/Lucy_Hobson/2014/05/22/mike_myers_fast_food_paintings

Some famous song ripoffs

http://blog.aarp.org/2014/05/21/stairway-to-heaven-and-5-other-alleged-song-ripoffs/

Sheila E. sighted near Akron

http://www.ohio.com/the330entertainment/abram/malcolm-x-abram-sheila-e-to-perform-at-tangier-in-akron-1.489773

And yet another World Record Ookelele Attempt

http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/ukulele-believe-World-record-bid-sees-musicians/story-21128096-detail/story.html

Thursday Music News You Can Use

Thursday's live music in New Orleans includes Barbarella Blue @ The Note

http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar

Building guitars for future generations

http://www.benningtonbanner.com/ci_25806800/building-guitars-future-generations

Los head to Baton Rouge

http://www.nola.com/entertainment/baton-rouge/index.ssf/2014/05/top_5_things_to_do_in_baton_ro_4.html

George Formby inspires a Boston teenager

http://www.bostontarget.co.uk/George-Formby-inspires-Boston-teenager-play/story-21119706-detail/story.html

Sir Paul is ailing

http://www.sentinelandenterprise.com/police/ci_25805700/mccartney-still-ill-cancels-south-korea-concert

"The Life of Riley" hits the theaters

http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmovies/article/Morgan-Freeman-Narrates-Documentary-BB-KING-THE-LIFE-OF-RILEY-Hitting-Theaters-on-521-20140520#.U33aanavPIM

Checking out the new park on G.I.

http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2014/05/summer-guide-governors-island-30-new-acres.html

While the Governor's Ball on Randall Island gets ready for 2014

http://www.ny1.com/content/news/209030/governor-s-ball-organizers-prepare-to-rock-randall-s-island

Time for yet another music festival in New Orleans

http://www.theneworleansadvocate.com/beaucoup/9168395-171/birdfoot-festival-brings-chamber-music

And Pigboy Crabshaw heads to Tahoe

http://www.tahoedailytribune.com/southshore/11497561-113/bishop-tahoe-elvin-lake

Midweek Music News You Can Use

Uncle Tom Moffatt Gabs about this week in 1961, when he and the other K-POI Poi Boys celebrated their first anniversary with a 343 pound cake

http://www.midweek.com/hawaii-entertainment/uncle-toms-gabbin/brothers-cazimero-mailani-makainai/

An O'ahu choir heads to Kaua'i

http://thegardenisland.com/news/local/oahu-choir-sings-this-week-on-kauai/article_aa120a08-e0b1-11e3-8f71-0019bb2963f4.html

Blues music you can dance to

http://www.greenfieldreporter.com/view/story/beda34be597b4d78b1d537ac8914346c/US--Music-Review-Lonesome-Shack

Vintage Trouble is on a mission

http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/ci_25802714/vintage-trouble-is-mission-make-sure-great-american

Checking out this year's Healdsburg Jazz Fest

http://www.bohemian.com/northbay/blues-come-alive/Content?oid=2585533

While this year's Hyde Park Jazz Fest goes back to the future

http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/music/ct-hyde-park-jazz-fest-2014-20140521,0,1816435.column

Los Lobos sign on for next month's big Johnny Cash Fest in Ventura

http://www.latimes.com/travel/la-trb-ventura-roadshow-revivial-20140519-story.html

12 songs given new life on soundtracks

http://blog.mysanantonio.com/dvd/2014/05/12-songs-given-new-life-on-soundtracks-part-1/

Checking out the latest Steel Guitar fest in Oklahoma

http://www.tulsaworld.com/scene/music/oklahoma-steel-guitar-association-celebrates-instrument-s-influence/article_f0324403-654f-525b-b3af-a652d45fa398.html

And understanding your fingerboard

http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/lessons/the_basics/guitar_lab_101_-_understanding_your_fingerboard.html

Tuesday Music News You Can Use

Tuesday's live music in New Orleans includes Terry & The Zydeco Bad Boys @ Blue Moon Saloon

http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar

A preview of the 2014 Seoul Jazz Festival

http://theinsidekorea.com/2014/05/herald-review-spring-jazz-live-music-seoul-jazz-festival-2014/

All aboard the Durango Blues Train!

http://www.progressiverailroading.com/passenger_rail/article/Durango-Blues-Train-captures-mystique-of-vintage-railroad-with-festival-vibe--40478

Ronnie Earl gets ready to Broadcast again

http://www.antimusic.com/news/14/May/19Ronnie_Earl_and_the_Broadcasters_Releasing_New_Album.shtml#.U3tqMXavPIM

Deconstructing a classic bit from "SCTV"

http://splitsider.com/2014/05/sketch-anatomy-bill-oakley-breaks-down-sctvs-dr-tongues-evil-house-of-pancakes/

Ookelele Music, Fairbanks-Style

http://www.newsminer.com/news/local_news/ukulele-music-fairbanks-style/article_f16eef3c-df22-11e3-a66f-001a4bcf6878.html

Meet the Overhead Travel Guitar

http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/acoustic_guitars/journey_instruments/overhead_travel_guitar_mahogany_sapele_of310_burst?no_takeover

For those who didn't have the $657,000...

http://www.hlntv.com/slideshow/2014/05/19/hard-rock-auction-greatest-rock-items

Music and Method merge

http://www.theadvertiser.com/story/entertainment/music/downtimewithdominic/2014/05/19/los-lobos-all-stars-grounded-and-moving-forward/9297739/

And the Foo Fighters invade Preservation Hall in the French Quarter!

http://www.nola.com/music/index.ssf/2014/05/foo_fighters_shut_down_st_pete.html

Momday Music News You Can Use

Monday live music in New Orleans includes Howlin' Beaver @ BMC

http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar

Honoring Jazz Legends in SF

http://www.ktvu.com/news/entertainment/sf-jazz-gala-honors-music-legends/nfy8M/

A preview of next week's Cape May Music Festival

http://www.shorenewstoday.com/snt/news/index.php/cape-may/cape-may-gazette/52501-brass-band-classical-irish-music-and-jazz-at-cape-may-music-festival.html

Carlos Santana hits the road with Rod Stewart

http://www.9news.com/story/entertainment/2014/05/18/santana-rod-stewart-tour/9123041/

The best music in Indianola is the sound of cash registers

http://hottytoddy.com/2014/05/18/the-best-music-in-indianola-is-the-sound-of-cash-registers/

Los Lobos do Hangout Fest

http://www.al.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2014/05/wolves_at_the_beach_los_lobos.html

Hari's Rickenbacker sells for huge bucks

http://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/george-harrison-guitar-sells-657-000-auction-n108256

Another Ookelele Video goes Viral

http://www.siliconrepublic.com/new-media/item/36920-viral-videos-of-the-week/

A John Mayal sighting

http://www.music-news.com/showreview.asp?H=John-Mayall&nReviewID=10212

And the Lang view

http://www.southcoastregister.com.au/story/2291792/the-lang-view/?cs=202

Sunday Music News You Can Use

Sunday live music in New Orleans includes Wendy Darling at Brazil Taco Truck

http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar

Newport Jazz is expanding

http://www.bostonglobe.com/arts/music/2014/05/17/expanded-newport-jazz-festival-spotlights-emerging-talents/d2e3Py46fGWtyCPo22GJIJ/story.html

A big lineup for this year's Magic City Blues

http://billingsgazette.com/special-section/travel-tourism/rediscover-montana/magic-city-blues-offers-big-lineup/article_4335f2a8-9055-528d-a0d3-6dc9e4d2814e.html

A Tulsa micro-radio station plans to expand

http://www.sanluisobispo.com/2014/05/17/3064910/tulsa-micro-radio-station-plans.html

Elvis wasn't the first to steal black music

http://www.salon.com/2014/05/17/elvis_wasnt_the_first/

The voyaging canoe from Hawai'i begins its latest journey

http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/breaking/20140517_Wellwishers_sending_off_Hokulea_on_aroundtheglobe_journey.html?id=259680791

The guitar doorbell

http://theweek.com/article/flipbook/261694/the-guitar-doorbell

Glastonbury tickets are selling like crazy on ebay

http://www.westerndailypress.co.uk/Celebrities-offer-help-flood-farmers/story-21106856-detail/story.html

A classic Clapton album gets an audiophile release

http://www.whereseric.com/eric-clapton-news/303-journeyman-audiophile-edition-released

And a preview of summer Folk and Country music here in New England

http://www.bostonglobe.com/arts/music/2014/05/17/summer-arts-preview-folk-country/1EDNPn7SjMhdHI7NzyJNHK/story.html

Saturday Music News You Can Use

Today's live music in NOLA includes Russell Batiste & Friends at Rivershack Tavern

http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar

Sunday music in the park in Las Cruces

http://www.lascrucesbulletin.com/index.php?pSetup=lascrucesbulletin&curDate=20140516&pageToLoad=showFreeArticle.php&type=art&index=05&title=Music+in+the+Park+makes+Sundays+super

A preview of this year's Five Points Jazz Festival

http://www.denverpost.com/music/ci_25778402/five-points-jazz-festival-beefs-up-2014-offerings

Previewing next weekend's Blythe River Blues Festival

http://paloverdevalleytimes.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=20173

Yet another Ookelele world record attempt

http://onthewight.com/2014/05/16/calling-ukulele-players-hampshires-world-record-attempt/#sthash.DLCLVD9D.dpbs

A new guitar store opens in North Dakota

http://www.prairiebizmag.com/event/article/id/19138/

A preview of this year's Fest for Beatles Fans in Chicago

http://www.examiner.com/article/peter-noone-micky-dolenz-to-highlight-2014-chicago-fest-for-beatles-fans

And more Beatles news from Marinucci

http://www.examiner.com/article/beatles-news-beatles-auction-preview-john-lennon-art-collection-package-coming

Paul Sanchez puts his new band to work

http://www.theneworleansadvocate.com/features/9173270-171/paul-sanchez-puts-new-band

And 14 of the best sunshine-filled songs that scream summer

http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/music/14-of-the-best-sunshinefilled-songs-that-scream-summer-30271794.html

Aloha Friday Music News You Can Use

Aloha Friday live tuneage in New Orleans includes Guitar Slim Jr. at Bullet's Sports Bar

http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar

Sacramento Music Festival time

http://www.sacbee.com/2014/05/15/6405525/sacramento-music-festival-five.html

Trumpet Sandwich!

http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/artsdesk/music/2014/05/15/jazz-setlist-may-15-21-trumpet-sandwich/

Blues 'n' Groove Weekend in Mount Dora

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/lake/os-blues-groove-weekend-mount-dora-20140515,0,5462486.story

Simi's Ragin' Cajun Fest turns 25

http://www.toacorn.com/news/2014-05-15/On_the_Town/Ragin_Cajun_Festival_celebrates_25_years_in_Simi.html

Justin Hayward sighting

http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/story/entertainment/music/2014/05/16/justin-hayward-poughkeepsie-bardavon/9094617/

More Air Guitar news

http://www.pitch.com/FastPitch/archives/2014/05/15/us-air-guitars-kansas-city-regional-competition-is-friday-at-recordbar

Strumming up some business

http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/434895/group/Business/

Kenny Wayne Shepard pre-releases his new album via RELIX

http://www.jambands.com/news/2014/05/15/kenny-wayne-shepherd-premieres-new-album-via-relix

And Hugh Masekela remembers Brenda Fassie

http://www.thenewage.co.za/125560-1009-53-Masekela_pays_tribute_to_Fassie_ten_years_on

Thursday Music News You Can Use

A day later than usual. Uncle Tom Moffatt Gabs about this week in 1969, when Led Zeppelin made their Hawai'i debut. Tix were $4.50

http://www.midweek.com/hawaii-entertainment/uncle-toms-gabbin/alanis-morissette-irina-shayk-entertainment-news/

Thursday live music in New Orleans includes Jumbo Shrimp @ The Spotted Cat

http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar

Ronnie Earl hears some good news in Memphis

http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=174036

Time for SLO

http://www.newtimesslo.com/music/10967/the-slo-jazz-festival-takes-over-mission-plaza-on-may-17th/

Jake meets some plucky students

http://www.issaquahpress.com/2014/05/13/plucky-students-meet-ukulele-master/

Dave Matthews donates a guitar to a good cause

http://www.newsplex.com/home/headlines/Dave-Matthews-Ovation-Guitar-to-be-Auctioned-Off-to-Benefit-Music-Resource-Center-259274061.html?ref=061

While a hop-shaped guitar is also going on the auction block

http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/scene/offbeat/hop-shaped-guitar-to-be-raffled-at-hop-jam/article_484dc5eb-75fc-5e92-bfe2-5658af996deb.html

And Wye Oaks' new album has no guitars whatsoever!

http://www.pitch.com/kansascity/wye-oak-shriek/Content?oid=4203890

A preview of the upcoming WIRRAL Fest

http://www.wirralglobe.co.uk/news/11211764.Ukulele_orchestra_among_the_line_up_for_Wirral_festival/

And Jonny Two Bags get some high-octane help onstage in LA

http://www.jambands.com/news/2014/05/14/jackson-browne-dave-hidalgo-and-more-join-jonny-two-bags-in-los-angeles

Hump Day Music News You Can Use

Uncle Tom Moffatt Gabs about nothing, because he's apparently at a luau this week

New Orleans live music for Hump Day includes the weekly Cajun Jam at the Blue Moon Saloon

http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar

"It's Not Only Rock 'n' Roll"

http://blogcritics.org/book-review-its-not-only-rock-n-roll-iconic-musicians-reveal-the-source-of-their-creativity-by-jenny-boyd/

A legendary guitar brand gets back in tune

http://manhattan.ny1.com/content/news/208567/legendary-guitar-brand-tunes-into-its-lower-east-side-past

While Metallica are having a guitar auction

http://knac.com/article.asp?ArticleID=11543

How to play "Truckin' My Blues Away" on the Ookelele

http://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/b/blind_boy_fuller/truckin_my_blues_away_ver2_ukulele_crd_1483974id_13052014date.htm

This year's SB Jazz has a star-studded lineup

http://entertainment.iafrica.com/music/923085.html

Los Lobos do Johnny Cash

http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/Los-Lobos-Join-Johnny-Cash-Tribute-258983271.html

A preview of the 33rd American Music Festival

http://voices.suntimes.com/arts-entertainment/the-daily-sizzle/33th-annual-american-music-festival-features-tribute-to-chicagos-bloodshot-records/#.U3NTEXavPIM

Larry Carlton has guitar, will travel

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=11254004

And a look at the 2014 Americana Music Award nominees

http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2014/05/12/americana-music-awards-nominees-are-mostly-folky-and-white/

Tuesday Music News You Can Use

Tuesday live music in New Orleans includes Monty Banks as Fats Sinatra at Mahogany Jazz Hall

http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar

Remembering May 13, 1975, the day the Stupid Music died

http://www.kwtx.com/home/headlines/Good-Morning-258992181.html

A new film about Jazz in Turkey

http://variety.com/2014/film/reviews/film-review-jazz-in-turkey-1201178822/

Closing the music gap in the Bay Area

http://www.mercurynews.com/education/ci_25750474/closing-music-gap-bay-area

Another report from last week's Blues Music Awards in Memphis

http://www.kansascity.com/2014/05/12/5018521/kansas-city-blues-trio-trampled.html

Guitar Center makes a new ad

http://www.adweek.com/news/advertising-branding/guitar-center-turns-video-metallicas-james-hetfield-ad-157616

Ear to the Ground time

http://www.premierguitar.com/articles/20803-ear-to-the-ground-freeman-aka-gene

How to mic your acoustic guitar like a pro

http://www.premierguitar.com/articles/20790-diy-how-to-mic-your-acoustic-like-a-pro

Remember Heavy Jelly?

http://music-news.com/showreview.asp?H=Heavy-Jelly&nReviewID=10201

And the lineup for Walker Art Center's 75th season is announced

http://www.twincities.com/stage/ci_25745105/walker-art-centers-2014-15-season-sound-movement?source=rss

Monday Music News You Can Use

Monday live music in NOLA includes the Swamp Donkeys @ Vaso

http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar

A look at the Healing Blues Collaborative Songwriting Project

http://www.camelcitydispatch.com/the-healing-blues-collaborative-songwriting-project-509/

Raising money for Blues at the Zoo

http://gctelegram.com/news/Blues-at-the-Zoo-5-12-14

Bill Frissell remembers the music of John Lennon

http://www.noozhawk.com/article/jazz_guitarist_bill_frisell_john_lennon_the_beatles_20140510

Sir Paul says Starkey might join him onstage

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/paul-mccartney-ringo-starr-dodger-stadium/

Guitar tunes and rethinking our cities through film

http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20140511-ENTERTAIN-405110308

Put your Ookelele in a sling

http://the-gadgeteer.com/2014/05/11/put-your-ukulele-in-a-sling/

"The highway is my home"

http://hottytoddy.com/2014/05/10/the-highway-is-my-home-boo-boo-davis-real-deal-blues/

Mud talks about his Dad

http://www.antimusic.com/news/14/May/12Muddy_Waters_Son_Called_The_Blues_Noise.shtml#.U3DcB3avPIM

And The Joker isn't kidding around when it comes to guitars

http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2014/05/11/steve-miller-museum-guitar-curator-met-exhibit/8924259/

Mother's Day Music News You Can Use

Mother's Day music in New Orleans includes the Treme Brass Band at Mother-in-Law's

http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar

Previewing this summer's jazz festivals in the Rockies

http://www.denverpost.com/music/ci_25725355/preview-summer-mountain-jazz-festivals

A Uke-A-Billy workshop in Pittsburgh

http://www.post-gazette.com/ae/movies/2014/05/11/Uke-a-Billy-Blues-workshop-concert-a-sign-of-revival/stories/201405110054

The highway is my home

http://hottytoddy.com/2014/05/10/the-highway-is-my-home-boo-boo-davis-real-deal-blues/

BB King's photographer Talks Story

http://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2014/05/10/bb-kings-photographer-hobby-became-passion/8954389/

American band, Polish roots

http://kunc.org/post/california-honeydrops-american-band-polish-roots

Whitesnake loses their guitar player

http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/guitarist-doug-aldrich-quits-whitesnake/

1 minute to fame

http://www.kansascity.com/2014/05/10/5011412/1-minute-to-fame-air-guitar-requires.html

Dr. Charles Neville heads to CT

http://www.nhregister.com/arts-and-entertainment/20140508/charles-nevilles-on-stageone-in-fairfield-friday-night

And R.I.P. to jazz trumpeter Joe Wilder

http://www.twincities.com/nation/ci_25738577/joe-wilder-trumpeter-and-nea-jazz-master?source=rss

Saturday Music News You Can Use

Saturday's live New Orleans Music includes Big Sam's Funky Nation at the World's Largest Crawfish Boil, which celebrates Zatarain's 125th birthday

http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar

A report from this week's Blues Music Awards

http://journalstar.com/entertainment/music/holt-wins-big-at-blues-music-awards/article_ca8b77d6-18d6-5630-98b2-e2cb227b3100.html

Tony Bennett sighting

http://www.centredaily.com/2014/05/09/4172076/jazz-pop-singer-tony-bennett-still.html?sp=/99/188/

Ron Carter writes a book and has a birthday party

http://www.bkreader.com/2014/05/all-that-jazz-ron-carters-book-release-and-birthday-party/

Essentially Ellington turns 19

http://keranews.org/post/carroll-senior-high-school-jazz-band-nyc-19th-essentially-ellington-competition

A George Harrison Rickenbacker heads to auction

http://fremonttribune.com/entertainment/beatles-rickenbacker-guitar-coming-to-auction/article_93c41da6-e351-51f8-9f34-1de3a71c7dc2.html

A new guitar exhibit at Honolula's Bishop Museum

http://khon2.com/2014/05/09/learn-all-about-the-guitar-at-bishop-museums-newest-exhibit/

A preview of this weekend's Might Uke Fest in Michigan

http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/A3/20140508/THINGSTODO02/305080057/Old-Town-s-Mighty-Uke-Day-Michigan-celebrates-people-s-instrument-?nclick_check=1

The New Orleans Festival season is just starting

http://www.nola.com/festivals/index.ssf/2014/05/new_orleans_festival_season_he.html

And celebrating the 45th anniversary of George Harrison's "Electronic Sound"

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/george-harrison-electronic-sound/

Aloha Friday Music News You Can Use

Aloha Friday live music in New Orleans includes Guitar Slim Jr. @ Bullet's

http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar

Lahaina remembers Uncle George

http://www.lahainanews.com/page/content.detail/id/530483/Hawaii-loses-one-of-its-greatest-composers.html?nav=9

Strumming across the centuries

http://www.reformer.com/news/ci_25718713/happy-valley-guitar-orchestra-strums-across-centuries

Joe Brown sighted

http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/Guitar-pioneer-Joe-strums-Princess/story-21072028-detail/story.html

Jimmy Page gets set to re-release his book

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/jimmy-page-set-release-photographic-702359

The New Orleans street music curfew will not be enforced?

http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2014/05/new_orleans_street_music_curfe.html

Holiday for Strings

http://www.lansingcitypulse.com/lansing/article-10185-holiday-for-strings.html

The shape of jazz to come

http://www.mndaily.com/ae/music/2014/05/07/shape-jazz-come

Meet Canada's Air Guitar Champion

http://www.insidetoronto.com/news-story/4507021-canadian-air-guitar-champion-tim-glen-airy-glen-rocks-evans-brings-event-back-to-toronto/

And music in the land of gods and monsters

http://www.noiseporn.com/2014/05/land-gods-monsters-music-heart-new-orleans/

Thursday Music News You Can Use

The Revelers at d.b.a. highlight Thursday live music in New Orleans

http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar/1969/12/31/52064-herlin-riley?start_date=2014-05-08

While it is almost time for Bayou Boogaloo

http://www.nola.com/festivals/index.ssf/2014/05/bayou_boogaloo_brings_music_fo.html

The shape of Jazz to come

http://www.mndaily.com/ae/music/2014/05/07/shape-jazz-come

Grand Junction gets its Arts and Music Festival back

http://www.postindependent.com/news/grandjunction/11261865-113/art-main-music-festival

John Mayall sings about a world gone crazy

http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/sns-rt-us-music-blues-mayall-20140507,0,2726203.story

The return of the Three Trails Music Series

http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20140508/ENTERTAINMENT/305080037/Three-Trails-Music-Series?nclick_check=1

Los Lobos does Zydeco?

http://www.sfchronicle.com/music/article/Zydeco-Mexican-Connection-hits-all-the-right-notes-5460769.php

Music to their ears

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/music-to-their-ears-the-ukulele-strikes-a-chord-with-the-in-crowd/article18503933/?cmpid=rss1

Carlos Santana stops by Rod Stewart's place

http://www.lasvegassun.com/blogs/kats-report/2014/may/07/guitar-tow-carlos-santana-drops-rod-stewarts-place/

And "I'm Not Here"

http://www.americansongwriter.com/2014/04/song-premiere-nrbq-im/

Hump Day Music News You Can Use

In this week's exciting installment, Uncle Tom Moffatt Gabs about the Pipeline Cafe DJ Reunion

http://www.midweek.com/hawaii-entertainment/uncle-toms-gabbin/jack-johnson-tyler-blackburn-entertainment-news/

Live Hump Day music in NOLA includes Monty Banks at Bombay

http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar

Another recap from JazzFest

http://www.nola.com/jazzfest/index.ssf/2014/05/piano_players_rarely_ever_play.html

Along with another photo gallery

http://www.nola.com/jazzfest/index.ssf/2014/05/best_of_the_new_orleans_jazz_f.html

The Caz Brothers cancel another show

http://bigislandnow.com/2014/05/06/cazimeros-hilo-show-canceled-kahilu-show-on/

The debut of Blues By the Bay

http://www.contracostatimes.com/pleasant-hill/ci_25708037/inaugural-blues-by-bay-festival-debuts-martinez

The Two Brothers Summer Fest announces its 2014 lineup

http://beaconnews.suntimes.com/news/27271592-418/los-lobos-justin-townes-earle-to-headline-two-brothers-summer-festival-in-aurora.html#.U2pBxXavPIM

Carry a guitar stand in your pocket

http://the-gadgeteer.com/2014/05/06/carry-a-guitar-stand-in-your-pocket/

Here's the lineup for the 2014 Adelaide International Guitar Festival

http://www.adelaidereview.com.au/arts/article/2014-adelaide-international-guitar-festival-line-up

And here's the trailer for the restored "A Hard Day's Night"

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/beatles-film-hard-days-night-7079543

Tuesday Music News You Can Use

Tuesday New Orleans Live Music includes Germaine Bazzle @ Snug Harbor

http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar

More Jazz Fest recaps: first up, the tribute to Dr. John

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/springsteen-surprises-at-dr-johns-all-star-tribute-in-new-orleans-20140505

JazzFest fans have their say

http://www.nola.com/jazzfest/index.ssf/2014/05/new_orleans_jazz_fest_2014_fan.html

The 20 best things Rolling Stone saw there

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/pictures/20-best-things-we-saw-at-new-orleans-jazz-fest-2014-20140505

And Robert Earl Keen did his thing as well

http://www.nola.com/jazzfest/index.ssf/2014/05/robert_earl_keen_found_new_sha.html

Now, on to the next round of great music festivals

http://www.mercurynews.com/eat-drink-play/ci_25701232/bonnaroo-montreal-jazz-chicago-blues-and-more-great

The Gingko in Portland closes its doors

http://www.pressherald.com/news/Old_Port_s_Gingko_Blue_closes_after_three_years.html

Uncle Chickie gets a new gig

http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2014/05/chick_corea_legendary_jazz_fus.html

Another new guitar gadget

http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/1893894

And the Boston Summer Arts Weekend announces its lineup

http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/1895332

Cinco de Mayo Music News You Can Use

JazzFest has ended, but there's still plenty of music today in New Orleans, including Charmaine Neville @ Snug Harbor

http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar

Kid's Opera at JazzFest

http://www.nola.com/jazzfest/index.ssf/2014/05/operacreole_brings_local_opera.html

While Terrance Blanchard closed out his stage with a bang

http://www.nola.com/jazzfest/index.ssf/2014/05/terence_blanchard_blazed_at_ne.html

And trombonist Sam Williams pooped the question, onstage

http://www.modbee.com/2014/05/04/3323849/trombonist-proposes-on-stage-at.html

And the Cottonmouth Kings were there as well

http://www.nola.com/jazzfest/index.ssf/2014/05/new_orleans_cottonmouth_kings.html

Not to mention the Foxtrot!

http://www.nola.com/jazzfest/index.ssf/2014/05/new_leviathan_oriental_foxtrot_1.html

Roland Cazimero falls ill on stage in Mau'i...the diagnosis is Walking Pneumonia

http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/25424711/roland-cazimero-hospitalized-after-falling-ill-during-performance

Los Lobos bring East L.A. to Griffith Park

http://www.ocregister.com/soundcheck/lobos-612608-band-set.html

A new Ookelele Orchestra for the visually impaired in England

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/ukelele-orchestra-visually-impaired-launched-7070170

And Trusty Guitar overhauls its website

http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/1893593

JazzFest Final Day Music News You Can Use

WWOZ's final day of JazzFest broadcasts ends with Aaron Neville

http://www.wwoz.org/programs/live-events

Talking Story with  longtime JazzFest photographers

http://www.theneworleansadvocate.com/news/9068051-171/longtime-jazz-fest-photographers-capture

Walking JazzFest in 5 minutes

http://www.nola.com/jazzfest/index.ssf/2014/05/walk_the_entirety_of_new_orlea.html

And today's lineup

http://wxrt.cbslocal.com/2014/05/02/new-orleans-jazz-heritage-festival-sunday-may-4-2014/

South LA Blues are featured in a new film

http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=173749

The Nighthawks are back!

http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=173710

Buddy Guy does Beale Street Blues

http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2014/may/03/buddy-guy-highlights-loose-succession-of-acts-on/?CID=happeningnow

While Blues by the Bay announces its 2014 lineup

http://martinezgazette.com/archives/14219

Zakk Wylde gets his stolen guitar back

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-zakk-wyldes-customer-guitar-recovered-20140503,0,346996.story

And "A Hard Day's Night" gets re-released to theatres

http://www.sbsun.com/arts-and-entertainment/20140502/steve-smith-a-hard-days-night-rereleased-in-theaters-library-of-congress-adds-25-songs-albums-national-recording-registry

Old Man Saturday Music News You Can Use

11 years ago this morning, New Hampshire lost its State Symbol

Live WWOZ broadcasts from JazzFest today include Al Jarreau

http://www.wwoz.org/events/239323

Flow Tribe open Weekend 2

http://www.nola.com/jazzfest/index.ssf/2014/05/flow_tribe_pleases_the_thursda.html

And Sleepy Man Banjo Boys were there too

http://www.nola.com/jazzfest/index.ssf/2014/05/sleepy_man_banjo_boys_complete.html

Naomi Neville talks Mac Rebennack

http://somethingelsereviews.com/2014/05/02/what-a-soul-for-new-orleans-allen-toussaint-talks-dr-john-ahead-of-saturday-tribute-concert/

And Brasil was also represented well

http://www.gosanangelo.com/news/2014/may/01/brazil-in-jazz-fest-spotlight/

New Stupid Music from Greg Ashley

http://thebaybridged.com/2014/05/02/dont-sleep-on-greg-ashleys-another-generation-of-slaves-lp/#.U2T91aKvPIM

May Day Music in the 50th State

http://thegardenisland.com/entertainment/music/may-day-music-for-malie/article_2c91b8d6-d1ba-11e3-8fa8-0019bb2963f4.html

Ringo wants to "Cut You Loose"

http://somethingelsereviews.com/2014/05/01/something-else-sneak-peek-kenny-wayne-shepherd-with-ringo-starr-cut-you-loose-2014/

Another case of Los + Los

http://www.azcentral.com/story/opinion/letters/2014/05/01/los-lonely-boys-los-lobos-phoenix-cinco-de-mayo/8588651/

And the first report from this years Beale Street Blues Fest

http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2014/may/02/fest_jordan/

Aloha Friday Music News You Can Use

Aloha Friday live broadcasts from JazzFest feature John Mooney and Bluesiana, as well as the always-entertaining Charmaine Neville

http://www.wwoz.org/programs/live-events

Signing at JazzFest

http://www.nola.com/jazzfest/index.ssf/2014/04/sign_language_masters_interpre.html

Anais St. John makes her JazzFest debut

http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/90d4d81ee31c4e2dbb3c2c32fee57a52/US--Music-Jazz-Fest

While the first act of the day always has a hard time drawing a crowd

http://www.nola.com/jazzfest/index.ssf/2014/05/truth_universal_pleases_a_smal.html

Lei Day on Mau'i with the Caz Bros happens tonight

http://www.mauiweekly.com/page/content.detail/id/532424/Brothers-Cazimero-Lei-Day-Concert-at-The-MACC.html?nav=39

Dennis Kamakahi gets a NY Times obit

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/05/01/arts/music/dennis-kamakahi-hawaiian-renaissance-songwriter-dies-at-61.html?_r=0

Abbey Road (briefly) opens its doors

http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304677904579535611248082286

D'Adarrio wants to make its guitar strings on Long Island

http://www.newsday.com/business/guitar-string-maker-d-addario-plans-new-factory-on-long-island-1.7892136

Steve Berlin talks Ed

http://www.pantagraph.com/print-specific/pantagraph/ragged-body/los-lobos-berlin-ed-s-at-a-peak-right-now/article_1b753320-23bb-5ba4-b758-647476b8c480.html

And a preview of this year's Jazz Lawn Party on Governors Island

https://blogcritics.org/culture-review-ny-6th-annual-jazz-age-lawn-party-governors-island/

Lei Day Music News You Can Use

JazzFest resumes today in NOLA; The New Orleans Nightcrawlers highlight the WWOZ live broadcast schedule

http://www.wwoz.org/programs/live-events

New Stupid Music news-Lost Tiffanys!

http://blindedbysound.com/news/supernova-by-ray-lamontagne-is-the-pick-of-the-week/

Hugh Laurie sings the blues

http://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2014/05/01/3995899.htm

Istanbul Jazz announces this year's lineup

http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/istanbul-jazz-festival-announces-program-.aspx?pageID=238&nID=65783&NewsCatID=383

Remembering Dennis Kamakahi

http://www.acousticguitar.com/News/Slack-key-legend-Dennis-Kamakahi-1953-2014

A guitar auction to help rebuild Woody Guthrie's home

http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/guitar-auction-benefits-rebuilding-guthries-home-23532781

Meet Kitten Grenade

http://www.sfbg.com/noise/2014/04/30/kitten-grenade-why-you-shouldnt-underestimate-ukulele

Greg Bissonette has a new drum to endorse

http://www.musicradar.com/news/drums/gregg-bissonette-switches-to-dixon-drums-599075

Sails on the Square gets ready for 2014

http://www.hickoryrecord.com/life_entertainment/the_buzz/buzz-bio-sails-music-series-opens-with-blues-duo/article_b08ed988-d0c6-11e3-a642-001a4bcf6878.html

And Neil Innes remembers the Rutles song that John Lennon didn't like

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/beatles-parody-rutles-liverpool-next-7051578