Saturday, May 31, 2014

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/

Friday, May 30, 2014

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, May 29, 2014

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

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

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/

Monday, May 26, 2014

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, May 25, 2014

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

Saturday, May 24, 2014

Gone Fishin'

Back Sunday!

Thursday, May 22, 2014

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

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

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, May 20, 2014

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

Sunday, May 18, 2014

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, May 17, 2014

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

Thursday, May 15, 2014

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

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

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/

Saturday, May 10, 2014

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/

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

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

Monday, May 5, 2014

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

Saturday, May 3, 2014

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/

Friday, May 2, 2014

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/

Thursday, May 1, 2014