Last Day of June Music News You Can Use

That month certainly flew by!

Live music in New Orleans today includes The Dapper Dandies @ Carrollton Station

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

Martin Guitar turns up the volume

http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/pets/PAs-Martin-Guitar-launches-effort-to-save-elephants.html

Another preview of Montreal Jazz 2014

http://blogs.montrealgazette.com/2014/06/29/montreal-international-jazz-festival-2014-harry-manxs-guitar-bazaar-at-the-gesu-june-26-27-and-28-2014/

Ringo sells out in Chicago

http://abc7chicago.com/education/ringo-starr-plays-to-sold-out-chicago-theatre-crowd/146777/

Time for the Summer Strum

http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/chester-holding-ukelele-festival-july-7341711

A forgotten genius of the NOLA Sound

http://www.philly.com/philly/entertainment/20140629_Forgotten_genius_of_the_NOLA_sound.html

New faces in Portland this year

http://www.oregonlive.com/bluesfest/index.ssf/2014/06/waterfront_blues_festival_2014_1.html

It may be time to buy a new guitar

http://www.themountainpress.com/mountainlife/x1625942841/Jake-Old-It-may-be-time-to-buy-a-new-guitar

And how Molly Lewis built her indie music career

http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2014/06/how-molly-lewis-built-her-indie-music-career-using-youtube-social-media-and-patreon.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+typepad%2FDqMf+%28hypebot%29

Sunday Music News You Can Use

Welcome back! We're glad you made it!

New Orleans live music for Sunday includes The Palmetto Bug Stompers @ d.b.a.

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

Jazz music and Seventies cars-the perfect match?

http://www.classicdriver.com/en/article/classic-life/jazz-music-and-seventies-cars-perfect-match

A great day in Portsmouth

http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20140629/GJNEWS_01/140629362/-1/FOSNEWS

Checking out this year's Mohawk Valley Blues Fest

http://www.uticaod.com/article/20140628/NEWS/140629529

Alice Cooper has a new guitarist, and she's giving out free guitar lessons!

http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/video-guitar-lessons-from-new-alice-cooper-axewoman-nita-strauss/

The story behind a Picasso classic

http://www.artlyst.com/articles/picasso-mandolin-and-guitar-the-mystery-of-a-hidden-portrait

Another report from this year's All Starr Band tour

http://www.themorningsun.com/arts-and-entertainment/20140628/concert-review-ringo-and-his-all-stars-rekindle-warm-memories-at-dte

Ookeleles made out of plant fiber?

http://the-gadgeteer.com/2014/06/28/ukuleles-made-of-plant-fiber-the-next-big-thing/

New Orleans comes to Governors Island

http://www.villagevoice.com/slideshow/the-rebirth-brass-band-brings-nola-to-nyc-41633980/

And Sonny Rollins on all that jazz

http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/music/10202537/Sonny-Rollins-on-all-that-jazz

Gone Fishin'

Back on Sunday

Aloha Friday Music News You Can Use

Live music in New Orleans today includes Mem Shannon @ Bamboula's

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

Cleveland Rocks

http://www.news-herald.com/arts-and-entertainment/20140625/ringo-starr-his-all-star-band-returning-to-cleveland-with-todd-rundgren

A guitar specialist who keeps musicians from Fretting

http://westfaironline.com/63880/guitar-specialist-keeps-musicians-from-fretting-over-repairs/

Time again for the Lehigh Valley Classical Guitar Festival

http://www.mcall.com/entertainment/music/classical/mc-classical-guitar-festival-moravian-bethlehem-06-20140625,0,4512485.story

Producer Stuart Epps looks back

http://www.goerie.com/article/20140626/ENTERTAINMENT0301/306269972/Producer-Stuart-Epps-looks-back

Update on the Gerry Rafferty guitar auction

http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/home-news/raffertys-rare-fender-makes-10k.24592578

Live music is coming to the airport in NOLA

http://blog.nola.com/eastjefferson/2014/06/live_new_orleans_music_to_gree.html

New York's Apollo Theatre announces its new season

http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/06/26/from-south-africa-to-new-orleans-a-wide-ranging-season-from-apollo-theater/?_php=true&_type=blogs&_r=0

Bach & Jazz?

http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/lifestyle/music/2014/06/25/xerox-rochester-international-jazz-festival/11388433/

And Dr. John is working on a tribute to Satchmo

http://www.theneworleansadvocate.com/beaucoup/9569787-171/dr-johns-tribute-to-louis

Thursday Music News You Can Use

New Orleans live music for today includes Two Pieces and a Biscuit @ Rivershack Tavern

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

Pacifica gets the Led out

http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_26026305/hawaiis-master-slack-key-guitarist-plays-pacifica

Announcing the Bob Wills Fiddle Festival!

http://www.countylinemagazine.com/July-August-2014/Fiddle-Festival-And-Contest-Announced-in-Greenville/

A compleat guide to this year's Festival Internationale de Jazz de Montreal

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/music/some-jazz-with-your-poutine-guide-to-festival-international-de-jazz-de-montreal/article19334697/

All you need to know about this year's Mississippi Valley Blues Fest

http://www.rcreader.com/music/2014-blues-fest-schedule-info/

Roots Music comes to Tuckerton

http://thesandpaper.villagesoup.com/p/roots-music-festival-brings-it-all-blues-bluegrass-rockabilly-and-creole-zydeco-to-tuckerton-seaport/1200919

Ronnie Earl sighted

http://www.saratogian.com/arts-and-entertainment/20140625/with-ronnie-earl-its-jazz-with-a-blues-accent

Upcoming music on Kaua'i

http://www.midweekkauai.com/kauai-calendar/kauai-event-calendars-6252014/

Starkey shuffles off to Buffalo

http://www.buffalonews.com/gusto/concert-reviews/ringo-all-starr-band-make-it-worth-fans-while-to-wait-out-the-rain-20140624

And how George Harrison was smuggled out of his Auckland hotel so he could eat some poached eggs

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=11281258

Hump Day Music News You Can Use

Uncle Tom Moffatt remembers this week in 1969, when the Sunshine Pleasure Fair invaded Honolula

http://www.midweek.com/hawaii-entertainment/uncle-toms-gabbin/soja-pat-sajak-joe-moore-entertainment-news/

Hump Day music in NOLA includes Major Bacon @ Banks Street Bar & Grill

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

A preview of tomorrow's Twin Cities Jazz Festival

http://www.jazzpolice.com/content/view/11255/173/

While Field of Blues takes off on Saturday

http://rockrivertimes.com/2014/06/25/field-of-blues-festival-set-for-june-28-at-aviators-stadium/

The heart of Aloha

http://news.sonomaportal.com/2014/06/24/the-heart-of-aloha/

Marty Walsh sighted

http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Guitar-Virtuoso-and-Former-Supertramp-Member-Marty-Walsh-Releases-New-CD-20140623#.U6rP-UCvPIM

Hard Rock Guitar arrives in Sioux City

http://wcfcourier.com/news/state-and-regional/iowa/hard-rock-guitar-joins-sioux-city-skyline/article_404f4678-3cd0-5e37-ac2c-235303bc3cd1.html

NBC runs into problems with its new Beatles series

http://www.rttnews.com/2340960/beatles-tv-series-hit-with-complications.aspx?type=ent

Sarah Borges returns to action

http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=7922

And can you help Alice Cooper find his Hollywood drinking buddies from the 70's?

http://wzlx.cbslocal.com/2014/06/24/can-you-help-alice-cooper-find-his-hollywood-drinking-buddies-from-the-70s/

Tuesday Music News You Can Use

Tuesday live music in New Orleans includes North of Nashville @ Checkpoint Charlie

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

First report from this year's Vancouver Jazz Fest

http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/music/Vancouver+Jazz+fest+offers+stellar+opening+weekend/9966858/story.html

Meet a scavenger of old music

http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/lifestyle/music/2014/06/23/xerox-rochester-international-jazz-festival/11297345/

Safeway Festival talks to the good Commander

http://oregonmusicnews.com/2014/06/24/safeway-waterfront-blues-festival-2014-commander-cody-returns-bringing-back-60s-rockabilly-stew/

The American Blues Theatre revives an old classic

http://www.broadwayworld.com/chicago/article/American-Blues-Theater-Remounts-Hit-Production-of-HANK-WILLIAMS-LOST-HIGHWAY-725-831-20140623#.U6mBNECvPIM

Another new Guitar Gadget

http://www.cnet.com/news/bizarre-contraption-cushions-guitar-newbs-tender-fingertips/

While a new guitar pays tribute to Alfa Romeo

http://www.autoevolution.com/news/custom-guitar-inspired-by-alfa-romeo-is-utterly-gorgeous-82855.html

"A Hard Day's Night" is back.

http://www.nola.com/movies/index.ssf/2014/06/the_beatles_hard_days_night_to.html

The Fair Lawn Five reunite with Ringo

http://www.lasvegasnvblog.com/2014/06/fair-lawn-five-get-their-moment-with-ringo-2/

And would Los Lobos survive at the Minnesota Zoo?

http://www.startribune.com/entertainment/blogs/264193181.html#bAA6YDLb0txCDxD0.97

Monday Music News You Can Use

Welcome back!

Monday's live music in New Orleans features BeauSoleil picker David Doucet's weekly gig at the Columns Hotel

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

A visit to America's Classic Jazz Festival

http://www.thurstontalk.com/2014/06/22/olympia-jazz-festival-lacey/

Mosaic releases a Louis Armstrong compilation

http://www.denverpost.com/music/ci_26014882/features

Slim Harpo gets some recognition

http://www.theneworleansadvocate.com/beaucoup/9515995-171/blues-great-slim-harpo-gets

A Gerry Rafferty guitar goes on the auction block

http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/home-news/raffertys-guitar-to-fetch-thousands-at-auction.24550269

Another update from the Ringo Tour

http://www.nj.com/south/index.ssf/2014/06/ringo_starr_and_his_all_starr_band_at_caesars_circus_maximus_theater_-_photo_gallery.html

Still singing in Italian in Sao Paulo

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2014/soccer/wires/06/21/2050.ap.soc.wcup.brazil.beat.0417/

Music takes over Normal

http://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/music-takes-over-normal/article_df9245e1-ae63-5e41-bc67-c905a87dc979.html

New Orleans' VoodooFest 2014 announces its lineup

http://www.antimusic.com/news/14/June/ts20Foo_Fighters,_Skrillex,_Outkast,_Arctic_Monkeys_Lead_Voodoo_Lineup.shtml#.U6g0pECvPIM

And a Prohibition Picnic on Governors Island

http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/ultimate-summer-guide-food-fests-article-1.1826175

Gone Fishin'

Back on Monday!

Summer Solstice Music News You Can Use

First day of summer live music in NOLA includes Stooges Brass Band @ Blue Nile

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

Willie K. goes back to school

http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/25834689/island-musician-willie-k-to-teach-songwriting-class

When Chopin gets all jazzed up

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/City/Chennai/When-Chopin-gets-all-jazzed-up-with-Indian-music/articleshow/36918210.cms

A report from Day 1 of Elkhart Jazz

http://www.elkharttruth.com/hometown/elkhart/Elkhart-Jazz-Festival/2014/06/20/Elkhart-Jazz-Festival-off-to-a.html

The Alpena Blues Festival gets underway

http://www.wbkb11.com/news/local/5074-alpena-blues-festival-kicks-off

The Nashville Sounds have a new scoreboard

http://www.wkrn.com/story/25829419/sounds-owner-makes-major-announcement-on-first-tennessee-park

Ringo on the road

http://www.examiner.com/article/ringo-on-the-road-part-1-all-starr-band-lights-up-crowd-at-oakdale-theater

Ookeleles ignite Cleveland

http://www.baysidebulletin.com.au/story/2362615/ukes-ignite-cleveland/?cs=213

Mozart to Masekela in Europe this summer

http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/sns-rt-us-travel-festival-jazz-classicalmusic-20140619,0,2662669.story

And a preview of this year's Satchmo Summerfest in New Orleans

http://www.nola.com/satchmofest/index.ssf/2014/06/satchmo_summerfest_2014_a_new.html

Aloha Friday Music News You Can Use

New Orleans live music today includes Guitar Slim Jr. @ Bullet's Sports Bar

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

Clearwater Jazz turns 35

http://www.wtsp.com/story/news/local/pinellascounty/2014/06/18/jazz-music-festival-clearwater/10783463/

Another report from the 2014 Chicago Blues Festival

http://illinoisentertainer.com/2014/06/stage-buzz-live-review-2014-chicago-blues-festival/

Time for the annual international guitar festival in Hamilton

http://www.thespec.com/whatson-story/4585066-guitar-festival-sure-to-strike-a-chord-with-everyone/

Dave Grohl does D.C.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/reliable-source/wp/2014/06/19/local-guitar-hero-dave-grohl-does-le-diplomate/

Jim Boggia sighting

http://www.unionvilletimes.com/?p=22367

Another new Guitar Gadget

http://the-gadgeteer.com/2014/06/19/hang-your-guitar-or-other-stringed-instrument-from-any-hook/

Finding a way to make music in Madison

http://host.madison.com/news/local/finding-a-way-to-make-music-madison/article_431555a3-fd05-54c7-afcf-41c7ef200751.html

Starkey and Band play The Beacon

http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2014/06/ringo_starr_his.html

And R.I.P. to songwriter Gerry Goffin

http://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-me-0620-gerry-goffin-20140620-story.html

Thursday Music News You Can Use

Thursday's live music in New Orleans includes Playing for Change @ Tip's

http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar?start_date=2014-06-19

The night a Beatle came calling

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11276851

A Guitar God among men

http://online.wsj.com/articles/music-review-guitar-god-yngwie-malmsteen-1403129312

Los Lobos head to Radar O'Reilly-Land

http://www.ottumwacourier.com/local/x1927806478/Los-Lobos-headlining-FAIRfest-Friday

While Starkey and band headed to Davio's in Beantown

http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/names/2014/06/17/ringo-starr-and-his-band-dine-davio/gw2PHXPgip8N2hTPsPUXDP/story.html

Yet another Ookelele World Record Bid

http://www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/news/11274695.Ukulele_record_bid/?ref=var_0

The Global Music Projects comes to New Orleans

http://www.theneworleansadvocate.com/beaucoup/9443397-171/global-music-project-brings-message

NRBQ's Terry Adams Talks Story

http://www.clevescene.com/cleveland/all-about-the-now-for-nrbqs-terry-adams-who-has-led-the-veteran-randb-pop-rock-group-since-the-60s-life-is-one-big-day/Content?oid=4327893

Remembering George Harrison's "Wonderwall"

http://diffuser.fm/original-wonderwall/

And R.I.P. to legendary jazz pianist Horace Silver

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/19/arts/music/horace-silver-85-master-of-earthy-jazz-is-dead.html?_r=0

Hump Day Music News You Can Use

Uncle Tom Moffatt remembers this week in 1964, when he first met Ringo Starr at the Honolulu Airport

http://www.midweek.com/hawaii-entertainment/uncle-toms-gabbin/nicole-scherzinger-go-jimmy-go-entertainment-news/

Hump Day New Orleans music includes Major Bacon @ Banks Street Bar & Grill

http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar?start_date=2014-06-18

While NOLA's Dew Drop Inn announces its fall lineup

http://www.nola.com/music/index.ssf/2014/06/dew_drop_jazz_hall_announces_f.html

Death Blues returns

http://expressmilwaukee.com/article-permalink-23498.html

A sub-par turnout at this year's Chicago Blues Festival

http://www.chicagonow.com/windy-city-photo-journal/2014/06/chicago-blues-has-got-the-blues-small-turnout-at-the-2014-chicago-blues-festival/

Making guitars out of scrap

http://www.jdnews.com/features/neighbors/cedar-point-man-makes-guitars-out-of-scrap-1.332835

Off to Hawai'i to play Ookelele

http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/north-shore-times/10161943/Off-to-Hawaii-to-play-a-ukulele

"The chemistry is just incredible"

http://somethingelsereviews.com/2014/06/17/the-chemistry-is-just-incredible-ringo-starr-on-perhaps-his-best-all-starr-band-ever/

Steve Berlin Talks Story

http://oregonmusicnews.com/2014/06/17/video-safeway-waterfront-blues-festival-los-lobos-steve-berlin-1-decade-pdx-4-decades-ll/

And the Clifford Brown Jazz Festival returns to Wilmington

http://www.wdel.com/story.php?id=60285

Tuesday Music News You Can Use

Tuesday live New Orleans music includes ReBirth Brass Band @ The Maple Leaf

http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar?start_date=2014-06-17

Take a free listen to 5 cuts from the new NRBQ album, which comes out today

http://www.popmatters.com/post/182849-nrbq-brass-tacks-five-song-stream-audio-premiere/

Checking out this year's Playboy Jazz Festival

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/la-et-ms-playboy-jazz-review-20140616-story.html

Blues comes to Cherry Hill Park

http://fcnp.com/2014/06/16/tinner-hill-blues-fest-brings-music-to-cherry-hill-park-2/

The Beatles head back to Mono

http://archive.courierpostonline.com/usatoday/article/10629413

R.I.P. to guitar tech Chris Kutcher

http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/uponsun/2014/06/flotsam_jetsam_guitar_tech_chris_kutcher_killed_alleged_drunk_driving.php

Meet The D'ukes

http://www.essexchronicle.co.uk/Review-D-Ukes-ukulele-band-foot-tapping-success/story-21242457-detail/story.html

The urbanists's guide to New Orleans

http://www.theguardian.com/cities/2014/jun/16/new-orleans-urbanists-guide-jazz-gumbo-mardi-gras

Ethiopian folk meets jazz and gospel

http://www.tadias.com/06/16/2014/kibroms-tizita-fusion-of-ethiopian-folk-with-jazz-and-gospel-sounds/

And a preview of this year's Safeway Waterfront Blues Fest

http://oregonmusicnews.com/2014/06/17/video-safeway-waterfront-blues-festival-los-lobos-steve-berlin-1-decade-pdx-4-decades-ll/

Monday Music News You Can Use

Monday's live music in New Orleans includes a Bluegrass Pickin' Party at Hi-Ho Lounge

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

Juneteenth Jazz Fest time in Utica

http://www.wktv.com/news/local/Juneteenth-Jazz-Fest-brings-cultures-together-through-music-263209401.html

A look at Amazon Prime Music

http://www.macworld.com/article/2363269/amazon-prime-music-limited-listening.html

Jazz' Interstellar Voyager

http://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/jun/15/sun-ra-jazz-interstellar-voyager

Magical Jazz in the heart of Lagos

http://tribune.com.ng/arts-culture/item/7929-magical-jazz-in-the-heart-of-lagos

Blues and Brews in Flagstaff

http://azdailysun.com/entertainment/music/flagstaff-s-second-annual-blues-and-brews-festival-looks-to/article_1713b208-f36a-11e3-9958-001a4bcf887a.html

Guitars and Groceries

http://www.semissourian.com/story/2092255.html

Richie Sambora remembers Les Paul

http://www.antimusic.com/news/14/June/ts11Richie_Sambora_To_Honor_Les_Paul_At_Upcoming_Shows.shtml#.U574qECvPIM

Yet another Ookelele record attempt

http://www.romseyadvertiser.co.uk/news/winchester/11278746.Hampshire_kids_hope_to_break_ukelele_playing_world_record/

And R.I.P. to composer Lee Hyla

http://www.timesargus.com/article/20140615/NEWS04/706159965

Father's Day Music News You Can Use

Sunday live music in New Orleans includes Dr. Sick and the Late Greats @ AllWays Lounge

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

A report from day 1 of CrossBorders

http://www.niagara-gazette.com/communities/x1927799143/BBQ-and-blues-First-day-of-CrossBorders-festival-attracts-many-hungry-visitors

The Greeley Blues Jam draws a crowd

http://www.greeleytribune.com/news/11814719-113/blues-greeley-jam-harmonica

The music of coffee and donuts

http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/06/15/jazz-the-music-of-coffee-and-donuts-has-respect-but-it-needs-love.html

Remembering jazz pianist Mark Flugge

http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/life_and_entertainment/2014/06/15/1-the-lost-chord.html

Starkey does Albany

http://www.timesunion.com/entertainment/article/A-night-of-nostalgia-with-Ringo-5551173.php

African Guitar 101

http://www.premierguitar.com/articles/20987-digging-deeper-african-guitar-101

A new NBC series about The Beatles?

http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/06/14/nbc-developing-event-series-about-the-beatles?abthid=539b97dc1fc0c86404000006

Hawaii Kai's summer5 music series kicks off its 10th year

http://eastoahu.hawaiinewsnow.com/news/events/386813-hawaii-kai-towne-center-10th-annual-summer-concert-series-kicks-sean-naauao

And R.I.P. to Casey Kasem

http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/casey-kasem-dead-82/story?id=24016102

Saturday Music News You Can Use

Bike Week!

Live Saturday music in New Orleans includes Day 2 of the 2014 Louisiana Cajun and Zydeco Fest @ Louis Armstrong Park

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

Blues on the Hill returns to Harlingen

http://www.themonitor.com/entertainment/blues-on-the-hill-concert-series-returns-to-harlingen-on/article_d34f1350-f184-11e3-8660-001a4bcf6878.html

A preview of this year's Pop Ferguson Heritage Fest

http://goqnotes.com/calendar/index.php?com=detail&eID=8868

Jack Garner's Jazz Fest Advice

http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/lifestyle/music/2014/06/13/xerox-rochester-international-jazz-festival-vijay-iyer-jason-marsalis/10408689/

Checking out this year's Gnaoua Festival

http://www.euronews.com/2014/06/13/complex-rhythms-mix-in-world-music-fusion-at-gnaoua-festival/

An old comedy album, a new pair of headphones, and some Tonka Toasters!

 http://www.avclub.com/article/old-comedy-album-new-pair-headphones-and-some-tonk-205736

The story behind the opening credits of Bob's Burgers

http://www.gizmodo.in/news/The-Story-Behind-the-Opening-Credits-of-Bobs-Burgers/articleshow/36514776.cms

The best All Starr is Ringo

http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2014-06-13/entertainment/bal-ringo-starr-wolf-trap-20140612_1_ringo-starr-all-starr-band-richard-page

Checking out this year's Oyster Fest in NOLA

http://www.windsorsquare.ca/archives/70233/oyster-fest-in-new-orleans-pulsating

And R.I.P. to Jazz legend Jimmy Scott

http://exclaim.ca/News/rip_jazz_legend_twin_peaks_star_jimmy_scott

Friday the 13th Music News You Can Use

It's Raining

Aloha Friday live music in New Orleans includes Day 1 of the 2014 Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Fest @ Armstrong Park

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

Blues Against Hunger

http://www.seasidecourier.com/calendar/music/blues-against-hunger/event_fbcb5fc0-f254-11e3-a138-101f742c6b0c.html

Jazz on the Porch

http://mountaintimes.com/music/articles/Jazz-on-the-Porch-id-025427

One night of Judys

http://online.wsj.com/articles/the-jazz-scene-weekend-jams-and-one-night-of-judys-1402619128

10 Things you didn't know about the Beatles' debut in Australia

http://wzlx.cbslocal.com/2014/06/12/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-beatles-debut-in-australia/

Dick Thompson sighting

http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/life_and_entertainment/2014/06/12/guitarist-commands-attention-with-versatility-of-his-playing.html

A preview of this weekend's Mummers Parade in Philly

http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/things_to_do/Mummers-Parade-art-of-Ringo-Starr-and-more-weekend-event-picks.html

A visit to Little Tokyo's U-Space

http://www.kcet.org/socal/departures/little-tokyo/little-toyos-u-space-come-for-the-coffee-stay-for-the-ukulele.html

Roots & Boots

http://www.vcreporter.com/cms/story/detail/roots_boots/12040/

And Day 2 on the Road to Bonnaroo

http://www.craveonline.com/music/articles/705565-road-to-bonnaroo-day-two-new-orleans-musical-madness

Stormy Thursday Music News You Can Use

It's Raining

Thursday live music in New Orleans includes The Yat Pack @ The Burgundy Bar

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

The Beatles' Australian setlist from 50 years ago today

http://www.noise11.com/news/the-beatles-australian-setlist-june-12-1964-20140611

A guitar teacher imparts more than just chords

http://www.mcphersonsentinel.com/article/20140611/NEWS/140619856/-1/entertainment%20life

Guitar according to Duke

http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/article/20140611/ENTERTAINMENT/140618822/2052/ENTERTAINMENT

Lira heads to America

http://www.sabc.co.za/news/a/dd6858804453ce198dc5affc6ab42bce/SA-singer-Lira-set-to-rock-US

Jake heads to Junction

http://lancasteronline.com/entertainment/ukulele-master-jake-shimabukuro-to-perform-at-junction-center/article_27736316-f15b-11e3-89d3-001a4bcf6878.html

The best jukeboxes in New Orleans

http://www.nola.com/music/index.ssf/2014/06/the_best_jukeboxes_in_new_orle.html

The summer music series at Waikiki Aquarium returns

http://www.hawaiimagazine.com/blogs/hawaii_today/2014/6/11/waikiki_aquarium_summer_concert_series_Hawaiian_music_Oahu

A report from last weekend's Governors Ball

http://www.undertheradarmag.com/reviews/governors_ball_jack_white_grimes_jenny_lewis_and_more_june_6th_-_8th_2014/

And did The Beatles really visit Lubbock?

http://lubbockonline.com/entertainment/2014-06-11/musician-believes-fathers-report-about-beatles-visiting-lubbock#.U5mP2UCvPIM

Kamehameha Day Music News You Can Use

Uncle Tom Moffatt Gabs about the passing of original K-POI POI BOY Tom "TR" Rounds

http://www.midweek.com/hawaii-entertainment/uncle-toms-gabbin/lupita-nyongo-kyary-pamyu-pamyu/

Songs for awesome 70's cars

http://www.wired.com/2014/06/elektrojazz-cars-1970s-songs/

Some tips for the upcoming TD Jazz Fest in Canada

http://ottawacitizen.com/entertainment/music/jazzblog/roddy-elliass-td-ottawa-jazz-festival-recommendations

Dan Hicks heads to Oklahoma

http://newsok.com/jazz-in-june-to-bring-dan-hicks-and-his-hot-licks-samantha-fish-and-more-to-norman/article/4898946

Almost Steel Guitar Festival time on O'ahu

http://www.latimes.com/travel/deals/la-trb-hawaii-steel-guitar-festival-20140609-story.html

A look ahead to this year's Chicago Blues Fest

http://www.mercurynews.com/music/ci_25913505/todays-music-picks-heres-chicago-blues-festival-guide

A Mick Fleetwood sighting

http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/1975687

Slack Key time on Fox Island

http://www.thenewstribune.com/2014/06/10/3236550/go-arts-hawaiian-slack-key-guitar.html?sp=/99/1683/165/

Latest Beatles News from Marinucci

http://www.examiner.com/article/beatles-news-new-ringo-all-starr-band-photos-fabs-australia-radio-special

And Tucson has a new guitar store

http://livedesignonline.com/guitar-center-opens-new-store-and-lessons-studio-nw-tuscon-az

Tuesday Music News You Can Use

Got music festival news?

Tuesday live music in New Orleans includes Allah Las @ One Eyed Jack's

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

A Dave Alvin sighting (Phil too)

http://www.kentucky.com/2014/06/09/3282748/critics-pick-dave-alvin-and-phil.html

A preview of Blues Weekend in Arkansas, which starts Thursday

http://www.thecitywire.com/node/33408

While the Black Hills BBQ Fest is also ready to roll

http://rapidcityjournal.com/black-hills-bbq-festival-to-feature-local-music-and-great/article_658fa2f8-6473-5fd2-999b-47a8f0879297.html

As is the Sunflower Music Festival

http://m.cjonline.com/life/arts-entertainment/2014-06-09/sean-jones-quartet-perform-jazz-tonight-sunflower-music-festival

Looking ahead to next week's Rochester International Jazz Fest

http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/1974658

Meet guitar maker Randy Wood

http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/06/09/randy-wood-guitar-maker-to-the-king-and-cash.html

Eddie Brigati sighting

http://www.dailyrecord.com/story/news/local/2014/06/09/rascal-raids-gibson-guitar-bus/10254049/

Guitar Hero for bird watchers?

http://qz.com/217652/the-new-game-thats-guitar-hero-for-bird-watching/

And Edith Prickley heads to P-Town

http://www.broadwayworld.com/boston/article/Tony-Winner-Andrea-Martin-to-Return-to-Provincetown-628-29-20140609#.U5cXi3avPIM

Monday Music News You Can Use

Welcome Back!

Monday live music in New Orleans includes One Third Down @ Bamboula's

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

A Stupid Musician gets honored

http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/local/x1760095715/Honor-puts-musician-in-influential-company

A report from Blue Water

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/2337885/blue-water-country-and-blues-music-festival-pics/?cs=2372

And one from Waterfront

http://timesfreepress.com/news/2014/jun/09/headliner-bobby-rush-brings-half-century-blues-buc/

Johnny Winter enlists some friends for his new album

http://www.glidemagazine.com/119051/ohnny-winter-teams-ben-harper-eric-clapton-dr-john-new-album-step-back/

A boy and his guitar

http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/a-boy-and-his-guitar-262271641.html

Just being Buddy Guy

http://timesfreepress.com/news/2014/jun/08/just-being-buddy-guy-long-running-guitarist-influe/

Another new song tab

http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/1970874

Belfast Maine says Aloha to the Ookelele

http://wabi.tv/2014/06/07/instrument-revival-belfast-says-aloha-ukulele/

And an Australian artists remembers the day he painted The Beatles

http://www.news.com.au/national/south-australia/artist-peter-findlay-recalls-the-day-he-painted-the-beatles-portraits-in-adelaide/story-fnii5yv4-1226947753896

Gone Fishin'

Back on Monday!

Saturday Music News You Can Use

Live Saturday music in NOLA includes This Way to Egress @ AllWays Lounge

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

Trumpeting the great gospel of Jazz

http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/yorkshire-living/arts/music/trumpeting-the-great-gospel-of-jazz-1-6658841

From Jazz to Salsa

http://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/jazz-salsa-cross-cultural-celebration-shared-musical-roots

It's Shannon Street Music Fest time

http://www.wbbjtv.com/news/local/Blues-Artist-Shaped-Shannon-Street-History--262180901.html

And also time for Blue Waters

http://www.portstephensexaminer.com.au/story/2335560/gallery-blue-water-country-and-blues-music-festival-launch/?cs=769

A 25 hour Blues-a-Thon

http://www.dailyitem.com/0300_entertainment/x1760091792/25-hour-Blues-A-Thon-kicks-off-tonight

A Tumbleweed Symphony

http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Guitar-Playing-Dynamo-Ann-Klein-Releases-Tumbleweed-Symphony-20140606#.U5MYvnavPIM

John Pizzarelli goes to the symphony

http://www.news-record.com/go_triad/article_d6c33368-ec52-11e3-a932-0017a43b2370.html

Happy 25th to "Flowers in the Dirt"

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/paul-mccartney-flowers-in-the-dirt/

And Tahiti, Crepes, Raw Fish and Ookeleles

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/travel/news/article.cfm?c_id=7&objectid=11267382

D-Day Music News You Can Use

Thank you to The Greatest Generation!

Aloha Friday music in New Orleans includes Mem Shannon @ Bamboula's

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

A peek at the new Roy Orbison documentary

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/aap/article-2649213/Roy-Orbison-doco-dispels-Wilburys-rumour.html

Starkey cuts a new album

http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6113704/ringo-starr-new-album-all-starr-tour-beatles-paul-mccartney

And he also is doing a TV special

http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2014/06/05/ringo-starr-expands-tour-and-plans-birthday-peace-moment/10000855/

Jimmy Page will auction some guitars for charity

http://www.premierguitar.com/articles/20931-guitar-center-announces-jimmy-page-les-paul-auction-for-charity

The Swedish Fist head to Savannah

http://savannahnow.com/accent/2014-06-05/swedish-fist-set-three-night-stand-savannah#.U5G6gnavPIM

Happy 50th to "Chapel of Love"

http://radio.krcb.org/post/chart-topping-chapel-love-turns-50

A preview of this year's Governor's Ball

http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/sns-rt-us-music-governorsball-20140605,0,3035549.story

Beaufort Homegrown is underway

http://www.thestate.com/2014/06/05/3489450/whos-who-at-beaufort-homegrown.html

And checking out this month's Red Clay Jazz Festival on Kaua'i

http://www.busbyway.com/2014/06/04/kauais-red-clay-jazz-festival-adds-more-blues-and-jazz-with-a-hawaiian-flair/

Thursday Music News You Can Use

Live music in New Orleans today includes Jazz in the Park at Louis

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

Crickets on Kaua'i and O'ahu have stopped singing?

http://newswatch.nationalgeographic.com/2014/06/04/insects-hawaii-crickets-animals-science-evolution/

Blues and Brews in Yakima

http://www.yakimaherald.com/entertainment/2232481-8/yakima-blues-festival-headliner-nick-moss-is-a

Tunes at Target Field

http://www.twincities.com/music/ci_25897227/tunes-at-target-field-blues-lowertown

A new Blues Festival in Brevard

http://www.goupstate.com/article/20140603/ENT/140609895?Title=Brevard-Blues-Festival-debuts-this-weekend

Jon Langford channels some Stupid Music

http://www.suntimes.com/entertainment/music/27872175-421/jon-langford-delivers-pumped-up-folk-with-rock-edges-on-latest-cd.html#.U5B_znavOhw

Checking out this year's Jazz on Jefferson

http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/saginaw/index.ssf/2014/06/jazz_on_jefferson.html

Big news for 2 music festivals in Arizona

http://azstarnet.com/entertainment/music/big-news-for-two-tucson-music-fests-tucson-jazz-festival/article_b1e88883-fc50-5c95-b49a-5a65db5f884b.html

Jake heads to Saratoga

http://www.mercurynews.com/my-town/ci_25900235/saratoga-shorts-jake-shimabukuro-will-display-his-mastery

And Martin Short plays it fast and loose

http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/movie-guide/Martin+Short+plays+fast+loose/9906936/story.html

Hump Day Music News You Can Use

Uncle Tom Moffatt Gabs about Seinfeld

http://www.midweek.com/hawaii-entertainment/uncle-toms-gabbin/karina-smirnoff-maks-chmerkovskiy-natalie-nunn/

Hump Day New Orleans music includes Kid Merv @ Mother-in-Law Lounge

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

Coming in August, the Springfield Jazz & Roots Fest

http://www.wggb.com/2014/06/03/springfield-jazz-and-roots-festival-slated-for-august/

A look at the Herb Alpert Foundation

http://www.insidephilanthropy.com/music/2014/6/3/heres-how-the-herb-alpert-foundation-supports-the-next-gener.html

Checking out this year's Jackson Blues Fest in Michigan

http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/jackson/index.ssf/2014/06/jackson_blues_fest_live_music.html

Another day, another Beatles interview unearthed

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-06-03/5494388

Another update on the never-ending Gibson Guitar case

http://www.courthousenews.com/2014/06/03/68389.htm

Getting ready for this year's Cairns Ookelele Festival

http://www.cairnspost.com.au/news/the-cairns-ukulele-festival-is-enjoying-a-national-warmup-tour-of-epic-proportions/story-fnjpvlcp-1226942330270

Meet the Ophelia Ragtime Orchestra

http://www.nola.com/music/index.ssf/2014/06/ophelia_ragtime_orchestra_conj.html

And Honolulu's Bishop Museum opens a new guitar exhibit

http://www.kitv.com/news/bishop-museum-exhibit-shows-guitar-history-in-hawaii/26299224#!UqPJ4

Tuesday Music News You Can Use

Tuesday's live music in New Orleans includes Animals as Leaders @ Tipitina's

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

Gary Burton reunites with Uncle Chickie

http://nwww.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20140603001266

Melbourne's International Jazz Festival kicks off

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertainment/arts/jazz-trumpets-into-town-for-the-melbourne-international-jazz-festival/story-fni0fcgk-1226941249737

How Willie Dixon gave Hugh Laurie the Blues

http://www.antimusic.com/news/14/June/03Willie_Dixon_Gave_Hugh_Laurie_The_Blues.shtml#.U43OfnavPIM

Folk music about oil trains

http://portlandtribune.com/sl/222875-84387-singing-the-blues-actually-folk-music-about-oil-trains-in-northwest-

The latest from Guitars Without Borders

http://www.mercurynews.com/entertainment/ci_25882917/guitars-without-borders-set-push-boundaries-lafayette

Meet Bob's Barbershop Boys

http://www.thurrockgazette.co.uk/events/Leigh/960417.Bob_s_Barbershop_Boys___U3A_Ukulele_Orchestra/

The Last Hombres Talk Story

http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/interview-the-last-hombres/10996088

An old George Harrison interview is unearthed

http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmovies/article/Newly-Discovered-40-Year-Old-Interview-with-BEATLES-George-Harrison-Released-20140602#.U43PZnavPIM

And extending hands from Backcountry to Bridgeport

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/article/Jazz-program-extends-hands-from-Backcountry-to-5523684.php

Monday Music News You Can Use

We're back!

Monday live music in New Orleans includes Clyde and Iggy @ Checkpoint Charlie

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

A new home for Milwaukee's Eastside Jazzfest

http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/bayviewjazzfest.html?37472

Building the Blues Hall of Fame

http://www.antimusic.com/news/14/June/02Blues_Hall_Of_Fame_Construction_Underway.shtml#.U4yH03avPIM

A new video from Shortstraw

http://www.channel24.co.za/Music/News/EXCLUSIVE-Shortstraw-releases-NEW-music-video-20140602

A report from the big Cigar Box Guitar Fest down in Alabama

http://www.al.com/living/index.ssf/2014/06/cigar_box_guitar_festival_at_l.html

A man turns his home into a Beatles Shrine

http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/2014/06/01/4252031/man-turns-his-house-into-a-shrine.html?sp=/99/123/

What's onstage this week in Hawai'i

http://www.broadwayworld.com/hawaii/article/Now-Playing-Onstage-in-Hawaii-Week-of-6012014-20140601#.U4yIx3avPIM

Governors Island runs dry

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2014/05/31/lack-of-drinkable-water-at-governors-island-forces-visitors-to-pay-up/

Santana wants to save the world with music

http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20140601/WIRE/140609994/1064?Title=Santana-wants-to-save-the-world-with-music-

And recalling when the Firesign Theatre met the Mitchell Brothers

http://somethingelsereviews.com/2014/06/01/everything-they-knew-was-wrong-firesign-theatre-and-the-mitchell-brothers/

Gone Fishin'

Back on Monday!