tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80359526010793008232024-03-12T23:56:51.133-04:00Turn Down That Stupid Music!Pop yelled that at me one night 42 years ago when I tempted fate by playing "Fat Boy Rag" by Bob Wills And His Texas Playboys after consuming one too many adult beverages. Here's stupid music from Hawai'i to Mongolia to NRBQ, with occasional music CD and DVD reviews and some other stuff. We're glad you made it! Click on each post title for the story...Craig on Saddle Hill...http://www.blogger.com/profile/11611952680581205903noreply@blogger.comBlogger5355125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035952601079300823.post-2882966268191195252016-02-22T17:47:00.000-05:002016-02-22T17:47:38.465-05:00I've Migrated to FacebookSorry for the lengthy absence.<br />
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I have decided to put this page into cold storage, as many of the original features of the page (especially the RSS feeds) have gone dead over the past few years, and others have become obsolete.<br />
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Please visit my Facebook page; I will no longer be doing a daily "Music News You Can Use" as it was taking too much time, but there is still plenty of music-related content over there!<br />
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Aloha!<br />
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~Craig on Saddle HillCraig on Saddle Hill...http://www.blogger.com/profile/11611952680581205903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035952601079300823.post-88399638062734447182015-07-22T07:15:00.001-04:002015-07-22T07:15:48.600-04:00Soon Come!Should be back on the air Monday, July 27th!Craig on Saddle Hill...http://www.blogger.com/profile/11611952680581205903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035952601079300823.post-64480283315580363292015-07-06T15:28:00.000-04:002015-07-06T15:28:08.949-04:00On Hiatus!Back soon.....Craig on Saddle Hill...http://www.blogger.com/profile/11611952680581205903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035952601079300823.post-63127241553335242732015-07-04T10:09:00.001-04:002015-07-04T10:09:29.703-04:004th of July Music News You Can UseHoliday Muzit in NOLA includes Dukes of Dixieland on the Riverboat
Natchez<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/livewire-music-calendar">http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/livewire-music-calendar</a><br />
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Rod the Mod gets into copyright trouble<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.musictimes.com/articles/42186/20150703/rod-stewart-lawsuit-focuses-copying-blues-standard-corrine-corrina.htm">http://www.musictimes.com/articles/42186/20150703/rod-stewart-lawsuit-focuses-copying-blues-standard-corrine-corrina.htm</a><br />
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Roots Music invades Asbury Park<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.app.com/story/entertainment/music/2015/07/03/roots-music-full-swing-summer/29610949/">http://www.app.com/story/entertainment/music/2015/07/03/roots-music-full-swing-summer/29610949/</a><br />
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A report from Day 1 of the Safeway Waterfront Blues Fest<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://oregonmusicnews.com/day-1-wrap-up-2015-safeway-waterfront-blues-festival">http://oregonmusicnews.com/day-1-wrap-up-2015-safeway-waterfront-blues-festival</a><br />
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Music from the 1960s fuels a social revolution<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.sfgate.com/oursf/article/Our-SF-Music-from-the-1960s-fuels-a-social-6364395.php">http://www.sfgate.com/oursf/article/Our-SF-Music-from-the-1960s-fuels-a-social-6364395.php</a><br />
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Time for the Iowa City Jazz Fest<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.press-citizen.com/story/news/local/2015/07/03/festival-attendees-share-jazz-fest-memories/29684417/">http://www.press-citizen.com/story/news/local/2015/07/03/festival-attendees-share-jazz-fest-memories/29684417/</a><br />
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A famous Luther Talks Story<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.wxii12.com/news/greensboros-worldrenowned-guitar-builder/33974200">http://www.wxii12.com/news/greensboros-worldrenowned-guitar-builder/33974200</a><br />
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Some new guitar gear<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/new-guitar-gear-of-the-month-review-round-up-july-2015-624103">http://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/new-guitar-gear-of-the-month-review-round-up-july-2015-624103</a><br />
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A new Starkey biography<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/fun-facts-ringo-starr-author-talks-biography-funny/story?id=32197749">http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/fun-facts-ringo-starr-author-talks-biography-funny/story?id=32197749</a><br />
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And it's Essence Time in New Orleans<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.nola.com/essencefest/index.ssf/2015/07/usher_and_missy_elliott_at_ess.html">http://www.nola.com/essencefest/index.ssf/2015/07/usher_and_missy_elliott_at_ess.html</a><br />
Craig on Saddle Hill...http://www.blogger.com/profile/11611952680581205903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035952601079300823.post-47131519274982807812015-07-03T13:56:00.002-04:002015-07-03T13:56:37.248-04:00July 3rd Music News You Can UseToday's live Muzit in NOLA includes FunctionNOLA @ Apple Barrel<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/livewire-music-calendar">http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/livewire-music-calendar</a><br />
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Guitar Picks invade Cleveland<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2015/07/02/business-picking-up-for-local-guitar-pick-company">http://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2015/07/02/business-picking-up-for-local-guitar-pick-company</a><br />
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The 30 best albums of 2015-so far<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.guitarworld.com/25-best-albums-2015-so-far">http://www.guitarworld.com/25-best-albums-2015-so-far</a><br />
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Time for the Spirit of Kansas Blues Fest<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://cjonline.com/life/arts-entertainment/2015-07-02/spirit-kansas-blues-festival-features-four-national-acts">http://cjonline.com/life/arts-entertainment/2015-07-02/spirit-kansas-blues-festival-features-four-national-acts</a><br />
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Slim Harpo finally gets a box set<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://theadvocate.com/entertainment/music/12786196-171/lavish-box-set-pays-tribute">http://theadvocate.com/entertainment/music/12786196-171/lavish-box-set-pays-tribute</a><br />
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Marcia Ball sighting<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.heraldnews.com/article/20150702/LIFESTYLE/150709041">http://www.heraldnews.com/article/20150702/LIFESTYLE/150709041</a><br />
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New music from John Mayall<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.gratefulweb.com/articles/british-blues-godfather-john-mayall-find-way-care-set-release-september-4th">http://www.gratefulweb.com/articles/british-blues-godfather-john-mayall-find-way-care-set-release-september-4th</a><br />
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Jazz Lives at Duke Ellington's resting place<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.npr.org/event/music/418845099/jazz-lives-at-duke-ellingtons-resting-place">http://www.npr.org/event/music/418845099/jazz-lives-at-duke-ellingtons-resting-place</a><br />
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The Sun Ra Arkestra lands in Istanbul<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/jul/02/sun-ra-arkestra-marshall-allen-babylon-live-review">http://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/jul/02/sun-ra-arkestra-marshall-allen-babylon-live-review</a><br />
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And a recap of last month's Gatsby Dance on Governors Isle<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.theislandnow.com/going-places-near-far-jazz-age-lawn-parties-recall-gatsby/article_45f7675a-20d1-11e5-8d77-fb3ac5534fd9.html">http://www.theislandnow.com/going-places-near-far-jazz-age-lawn-parties-recall-gatsby/article_45f7675a-20d1-11e5-8d77-fb3ac5534fd9.html</a><br />
Craig on Saddle Hill...http://www.blogger.com/profile/11611952680581205903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035952601079300823.post-20715007874769335632015-07-02T11:16:00.000-04:002015-07-02T11:16:22.186-04:00Throwback Thursday Music News You Can UseThursday live Muzit in NOLA includes Cool Nasty @ Banks Street<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/livewire-music-calendar">http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/livewire-music-calendar</a><br />
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Happy #38 to the Delta Blues Fest<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.sanluisobispo.com/2015/07/02/3705235_38th-annual-delta-blues-festival.html?rh=1">http://www.sanluisobispo.com/2015/07/02/3705235_38th-annual-delta-blues-festival.html?rh=1</a><br />
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Marcia Ball sighting<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.timesunion.com/tuplus-features/article/Piano-playing-Marcia-Ball-at-Lake-George-show-6361084.php">http://www.timesunion.com/tuplus-features/article/Piano-playing-Marcia-Ball-at-Lake-George-show-6361084.php</a><br />
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Singing the Blues in Buckingham<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.news-press.com/story/life/coastal-life/2015/07/01/singing-blues-buckingham/29573389/">http://www.news-press.com/story/life/coastal-life/2015/07/01/singing-blues-buckingham/29573389/</a><br />
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New Jazz Fusion from Peru<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-peruvian-jazz-fusion-waijazz-releases-new-video-106883">http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-peruvian-jazz-fusion-waijazz-releases-new-video-106883</a><br />
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Turkish Jazz in Ramadan<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/jazz-in-ramadan-in-istanbul-and-ankara.aspx?pageID=238&nID=84831&NewsCatID=383">http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/jazz-in-ramadan-in-istanbul-and-ankara.aspx?pageID=238&nID=84831&NewsCatID=383</a><br />
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Some Stupid Music gets the Superstar Treatment<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/see-brothers-osbornes-backstage-san-antonio-rose-jam-20150701">http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/see-brothers-osbornes-backstage-san-antonio-rose-jam-20150701</a><br />
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Starkey gets ready to turn 75<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.examiner.com/article/special-guests-named-for-ringo-starr-s-peace-and-love-party-for-75th-birthday">http://www.examiner.com/article/special-guests-named-for-ringo-starr-s-peace-and-love-party-for-75th-birthday</a><br />
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The riff: when two becomes too many<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.ft.com/cms/s/5af98a8a-1c25-11e5-8201-cbdb03d71480,Authorised=false.html?_i_location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ft.com%2Fcms%2Fs%2F0%2F5af98a8a-1c25-11e5-8201-cbdb03d71480.html%3Fsiteedition%3Duk&siteedition=uk&_i_referer=#axzz3ekQPkJRO">http://www.ft.com/cms/s/5af98a8a-1c25-11e5-8201-cbdb03d71480,Authorised=false.html?_i_location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ft.com%2Fcms%2Fs%2F0%2F5af98a8a-1c25-11e5-8201-cbdb03d71480.html%3Fsiteedition%3Duk&siteedition=uk&_i_referer=#axzz3ekQPkJRO</a><br />
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And R.I.P. to "Call of the Wild" guitarist John David Futch Jr.<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://coladaily.com/2015/07/01/obits-john-david-futch-jr-73-guitar-banjo-and-mandolin-musician-who-played-for-the-call-of-the-wild/">http://coladaily.com/2015/07/01/obits-john-david-futch-jr-73-guitar-banjo-and-mandolin-musician-who-played-for-the-call-of-the-wild/</a>Craig on Saddle Hill...http://www.blogger.com/profile/11611952680581205903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035952601079300823.post-48271480170525468562015-07-01T10:59:00.002-04:002015-07-01T10:59:36.747-04:00First Day of Juiy Music News You Can UseWednesday live Muzit in Fat City includes Jon Cleary and Walter
"Wolfman" Washington @ Algiers Ferry Dock<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/livewire-music-calendar">http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/livewire-music-calendar</a><br />
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Uncle Tom Moffatt is stil on vacation<br />
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Explaining Grownup Music to kids<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.houstonpress.com/music/explaining-grownup-music-to-kids-traditional-blues-and-folk-7549495">http://www.houstonpress.com/music/explaining-grownup-music-to-kids-traditional-blues-and-folk-7549495</a><br />
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Zydeco invades Flagstaff<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://nhonews.com/main.asp?SectionID=74&SubSectionID=114&ArticleID=16985">http://nhonews.com/main.asp?SectionID=74&SubSectionID=114&ArticleID=16985</a><br />
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The Lake Placid Blues and Heritage Fest gets ready to roll<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/28777/20150630/the-lake-placid-blues-and-heritage-festival-a-look-at-heritage">http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/28777/20150630/the-lake-placid-blues-and-heritage-festival-a-look-at-heritage</a><br />
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Jazz on the Steps<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/the-jazz-on-the-steps-series-brings-live-music-to-homewood-residents/Content?oid=1837141">http://www.pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/the-jazz-on-the-steps-series-brings-live-music-to-homewood-residents/Content?oid=1837141</a><br />
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Another report from Montreal Jazz 2015<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.dallasobserver.com/music/erykah-badu-wins-prestigious-ella-fitzgerald-award-at-montreal-jazz-fest-7358573">http://www.dallasobserver.com/music/erykah-badu-wins-prestigious-ella-fitzgerald-award-at-montreal-jazz-fest-7358573</a><br />
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It's One for the Memory<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/reviews/its-one-for-the-money-the-song-snatchers-who-carved-up-a-century-of-pop--sparked-a-musical-revolution-by-clinton-heylin--book-review-10355870.html">http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/reviews/its-one-for-the-money-the-song-snatchers-who-carved-up-a-century-of-pop--sparked-a-musical-revolution-by-clinton-heylin--book-review-10355870.html</a><br />
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11 reasons you should definitely date a guitar player<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://whatculture.com/music/11-reasons-you-should-definitely-date-a-guitar-player.php">http://whatculture.com/music/11-reasons-you-should-definitely-date-a-guitar-player.php</a><br />
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Keep it Musical<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.premierguitar.com/articles/22696-tone-tips-keep-it-musical">http://www.premierguitar.com/articles/22696-tone-tips-keep-it-musical</a><br />
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And a preview of this year's Vietnam International Finger-Style
Guitar Fest<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://english.vietnamnet.vn/fms/art-entertainment/134603/vietnam-int-l-finger-style-guitar-festival-to-be-held-in-july.html">http://english.vietnamnet.vn/fms/art-entertainment/134603/vietnam-int-l-finger-style-guitar-festival-to-be-held-in-july.html</a><br />
Craig on Saddle Hill...http://www.blogger.com/profile/11611952680581205903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035952601079300823.post-91376792754967890862015-06-30T09:30:00.002-04:002015-06-30T09:30:25.691-04:00Last Day of June Music News You Can UseTuesday live Muzit in NOLA includes the Beck Burger Organ Trio @
30/90<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/livewire-music-calendar">http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/livewire-music-calendar</a><br />
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Sony Music teams up with Jazz at Lincoln Center<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/30/arts/music/jazz-at-lincoln-center-and-sony-music-team-up-for-blue-engine-records.html?gwh=86EF0CBFE3422D4C36E640707983599A&gwt=pay">http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/30/arts/music/jazz-at-lincoln-center-and-sony-music-team-up-for-blue-engine-records.html?gwh=86EF0CBFE3422D4C36E640707983599A&gwt=pay</a><br />
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Carnegie Hall announces its 2015-2016 lineup<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Carnegie-Hall-Announces-2015-16-Jazz-World-Pop-Music-Season-20150629">http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Carnegie-Hall-Announces-2015-16-Jazz-World-Pop-Music-Season-20150629</a><br />
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Bermuda Jazz invades Berlin<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20150630/ISLAND03/150639976">http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20150630/ISLAND03/150639976</a><br />
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Slack Key Guitars invade Mau'i<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.mauinews.com/page/content.detail/id/599579/Slack-key-artists-perform.html?nav=10">http://www.mauinews.com/page/content.detail/id/599579/Slack-key-artists-perform.html?nav=10</a><br />
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Will Guitar Hero bring music games back into the living room?<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/jun/29/guitar-hero-live-tv-music-game-activision">http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/jun/29/guitar-hero-live-tv-music-game-activision</a><br />
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Welcome to Deadhead Field!<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20150629/downtown/check-out-jerry-garcias-favorite-guitar-more-at-deadhead-field-exhibit">https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20150629/downtown/check-out-jerry-garcias-favorite-guitar-more-at-deadhead-field-exhibit</a><br />
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A new Viral Guitar Video<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/video/news/video-1195208/Video-shows-guitar-string-vibrations-visualized-speed.html">http://www.dailymail.co.uk/video/news/video-1195208/Video-shows-guitar-string-vibrations-visualized-speed.html</a><br />
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A new Guitar Gadget from KORG<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.premierguitar.com/articles/22741-korg-releases-the-pitchcrow-g-clip-on-tuner">http://www.premierguitar.com/articles/22741-korg-releases-the-pitchcrow-g-clip-on-tuner</a><br />
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And George Clinton gets ready to hop the Governors Island Ferry<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20150629/governors-island/george-clinton-get-funky-at-governors-island-july-3-bbq-bash">http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20150629/governors-island/george-clinton-get-funky-at-governors-island-july-3-bbq-bash</a>Craig on Saddle Hill...http://www.blogger.com/profile/11611952680581205903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035952601079300823.post-19218226394974762252015-06-29T07:20:00.003-04:002015-06-29T07:20:25.758-04:00Stormy Monday Readers' Digest Condensed Music News You Can Use!Only a 5-Pack today<br />
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Monday live Muzit in NOLA includes Perdido Jazz Band @ 30/90<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/livewire-music-calendar">http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/livewire-music-calendar</a><br />
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R.I.P. to YES co-founder Chris Squire<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.ibtimes.com/chris-squire-bass-guitar-player-founding-member-yes-has-died-1987138">http://www.ibtimes.com/chris-squire-bass-guitar-player-founding-member-yes-has-died-1987138</a><br />
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Martin's One Millionth Guitar<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.acousticmagazine.com/features/martins-rich-pickings-the-100k-guitar/">http://www.acousticmagazine.com/features/martins-rich-pickings-the-100k-guitar/</a><br />
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Another new guitar gadget<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.premierguitar.com/articles/22723-tc-electronic-vicious-vibe-review">http://www.premierguitar.com/articles/22723-tc-electronic-vicious-vibe-review</a><br />
<br />
And a report from Saturday night's Concert for Mauna Kea<br />
<br />
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://khon2.com/2015/06/27/aloha-aina-music-festival-rocks-waikiki-in-support-of-protecting-mauna-kea/">http://khon2.com/2015/06/27/aloha-aina-music-festival-rocks-waikiki-in-support-of-protecting-mauna-kea/</a>Craig on Saddle Hill...http://www.blogger.com/profile/11611952680581205903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035952601079300823.post-46958734754944215222015-06-28T11:32:00.003-04:002015-06-28T11:32:12.627-04:00Stormy Sunday Music News You Can UseSunday live Muzit in New Orleans includes Nattie's Songwriter Circle
@ Buffa's<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/livewire-music-calendar">http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/livewire-music-calendar</a><br />
<br />
First report from the Glasgow Jazz Fest<br />
<br />
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.heraldscotland.com/arts-ents/music/music-review-glasgow-jazz-festival-marcos-valle-old-fruitmarket-glasgow.130312782">http://www.heraldscotland.com/arts-ents/music/music-review-glasgow-jazz-festival-marcos-valle-old-fruitmarket-glasgow.130312782</a><br />
<br />
While Rochester Jazz 2015 wraps up<br />
<br />
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.twcnews.com/nys/rochester/news/2015/06/27/2015-jazz-festival-last-day.html">http://www.twcnews.com/nys/rochester/news/2015/06/27/2015-jazz-festival-last-day.html</a><br />
<br />
Riverfront Blues in Arkansas turns 25<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://5newsonline.com/2015/06/27/25th-annual-riverfront-blues-festival-attracts-hundreds/">http://5newsonline.com/2015/06/27/25th-annual-riverfront-blues-festival-attracts-hundreds/</a><br />
<br />
7 Questions for Pigboy Crabshaw<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/elvinbishop.html">http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/elvinbishop.html</a><br />
<br />
Bill Wyman gets what he wants<br />
<br />
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3141575/Bill-Wyman-finally-gets-satisfaction-Rolling-Stones-plaque-rewrote-history-replaced.html">http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3141575/Bill-Wyman-finally-gets-satisfaction-Rolling-Stones-plaque-rewrote-history-replaced.html</a><br />
<br />
Guitars invade OK City<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://newsok.com/guitar-convention-in-oklahoma-city-strums-up-interest/article/5430234">http://newsok.com/guitar-convention-in-oklahoma-city-strums-up-interest/article/5430234</a><br />
<br />
Keiki and Ookeleles invade Kaua'i<br />
<br />
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://thegardenisland.com/news/local/keiki-ukes/article_fafa5d7f-78d2-582b-bea6-8c9f3da8c77a.html">http://thegardenisland.com/news/local/keiki-ukes/article_fafa5d7f-78d2-582b-bea6-8c9f3da8c77a.html</a><br />
<br />
Mint Juleps and a Musical Feast<br />
<br />
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.theneworleansadvocate.com/features/12697844-171/notes">http://www.theneworleansadvocate.com/features/12697844-171/notes</a><br />
<br />
And time for Summer Music at the Santa Monica Pier<br />
<br />
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2015/June-2015/06_26_2015_A_Summer_of_Music_Set_for_Santa_Monica_Pier_Concerts.html">http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2015/June-2015/06_26_2015_A_Summer_of_Music_Set_for_Santa_Monica_Pier_Concerts.html</a>Craig on Saddle Hill...http://www.blogger.com/profile/11611952680581205903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035952601079300823.post-44830903091475437792015-06-27T10:09:00.001-04:002015-06-27T10:09:44.809-04:00Saturday Music News You Can UseSaturday live Muzit in New Orleans includes The Wiseguys @ Rock 'n'
Bowl<br />
<br />
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/livewire-music-calendar">http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/livewire-music-calendar</a><br />
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From Belafonte to the Blues<br />
<br />
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20150626/LIFESTYLES04/150629631">http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20150626/LIFESTYLES04/150629631</a><br />
<br />
Mick and Keef and company visit Buddy Guy's<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/rolling-stones-visit-buddy-guys-club-talk-blues-20150626">http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/rolling-stones-visit-buddy-guys-club-talk-blues-20150626</a><br />
<br />
Glastonbury 2015 kicks off in the rain<br />
<br />
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/jun/26/joyful-blues-boy-bands-backstage-and-heavy-showers-glastonbury-gets-going">http://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/jun/26/joyful-blues-boy-bands-backstage-and-heavy-showers-glastonbury-gets-going</a><br />
<br />
Natalie Cole sighting<br />
<br />
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://music.blog.ajc.com/2015/06/27/concert-review-natalie-cole-delivers-a-night-of-classics/">http://music.blog.ajc.com/2015/06/27/concert-review-natalie-cole-delivers-a-night-of-classics/</a><br />
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Blue Note expands its reach<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.thesundaily.my/news/1472899">http://www.thesundaily.my/news/1472899</a><br />
<br />
A preview of next month's Bix Fest<br />
<br />
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://kwqc.com/2015/06/26/bix-jazz-fest-july-30-aug-2/">http://kwqc.com/2015/06/26/bix-jazz-fest-july-30-aug-2/</a><br />
<br />
Al Di Meola talks Les Paul<br />
<br />
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.nj.com/entertainment/music/index.ssf/2015/06/guitar_virtuoso_al_di_meola_talks_les_pauls_friend.html">http://www.nj.com/entertainment/music/index.ssf/2015/06/guitar_virtuoso_al_di_meola_talks_les_pauls_friend.html</a><br />
<br />
Deep Beatles<br />
<br />
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://somethingelsereviews.com/2015/06/26/the-beatles-i-call-your-name-deep-beatles/">http://somethingelsereviews.com/2015/06/26/the-beatles-i-call-your-name-deep-beatles/</a><br />
<br />
And summer on Governors Island rolls on<br />
<br />
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwart/article/The-Dysfunctional-Collective-to-Feature-Art-Theater-Music-Dance-on-Governors-Island-This-Summer-20150626">http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwart/article/The-Dysfunctional-Collective-to-Feature-Art-Theater-Music-Dance-on-Governors-Island-This-Summer-20150626</a><br />
Craig on Saddle Hill...http://www.blogger.com/profile/11611952680581205903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035952601079300823.post-26430932072137679452015-06-26T09:12:00.002-04:002015-06-26T09:12:24.110-04:00Aloha Friday Music News You Can UseFriday live Muzit in NOLA includes Blues 4 Sale @ 30/90<br />
<br />
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/livewire-music-calendar">http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/livewire-music-calendar</a><br />
<br />
Chris Martin's first Coldplay guitar sells for big bucks<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/entertainment/chris-martins-first-coldplay-guitar-sells-for-18000-at-auction-683716.html">http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/entertainment/chris-martins-first-coldplay-guitar-sells-for-18000-at-auction-683716.html</a><br />
<br />
B.B. King's greatest guitar moments<br />
<br />
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.guitarworld.com/august-2015-guitar-world-tribute-bb-king-his-10-greatest-guitar-moments-between-buried-and-me-prs-30th-anniversary-frank-marino">http://www.guitarworld.com/august-2015-guitar-world-tribute-bb-king-his-10-greatest-guitar-moments-between-buried-and-me-prs-30th-anniversary-frank-marino</a><br />
<br />
Jonny Lange sighting<br />
<br />
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/life_and_entertainment/2015/06/25/1-one-time-blues-guitar-prodigy-now-ignores-labeling-of-music.html">http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/life_and_entertainment/2015/06/25/1-one-time-blues-guitar-prodigy-now-ignores-labeling-of-music.html</a><br />
<br />
Global Beatles Day quotes<br />
<br />
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.latintimes.com/global-beatles-day-quotes-25-sayings-remember-one-biggest-bands-all-time-324843">http://www.latintimes.com/global-beatles-day-quotes-25-sayings-remember-one-biggest-bands-all-time-324843</a><br />
<br />
Sounds of Solo Singers<br />
<br />
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.ebar.com/arts/art_article.php?sec=music&article=1363">http://www.ebar.com/arts/art_article.php?sec=music&article=1363</a><br />
<br />
Ookeleles invade New Hampsha<br />
<br />
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.conwaydailysun.com/community/organizationsclubs/121242-ukulele-circle-at-north-conway-music-center-june-25">http://www.conwaydailysun.com/community/organizationsclubs/121242-ukulele-circle-at-north-conway-music-center-june-25</a><br />
<br />
A report from African Arts Festival 2015<br />
<br />
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://amsterdamnews.com/news/2015/jun/25/preserving-and-honoring-international-african-arts/">http://amsterdamnews.com/news/2015/jun/25/preserving-and-honoring-international-african-arts/</a><br />
<br />
Previewing July 4th in NOLA<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.nola.com/festivals/index.ssf/2015/06/july_4th_fireworks_orleans.html">http://www.nola.com/festivals/index.ssf/2015/06/july_4th_fireworks_orleans.html</a><br />
<br />
And get ready for Sunset Mele on the Rooftop in Honalula<br />
<br />
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://khon2.com/2015/06/24/sunset-mele-on-the-rooftop-to-debut-at-hawaii-convention-center/">http://khon2.com/2015/06/24/sunset-mele-on-the-rooftop-to-debut-at-hawaii-convention-center/</a><br />
Craig on Saddle Hill...http://www.blogger.com/profile/11611952680581205903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035952601079300823.post-55926250580226930012015-06-25T09:01:00.002-04:002015-06-25T09:01:42.285-04:00Throwback Thursday Music News You Can UseOnly 6 months 'til Christmas!<br />
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Thursday live Muzit in NOLA includes a multi-act epic @ Tip's<br />
<br />
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/livewire-music-calendar">http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/livewire-music-calendar</a><br />
<br />
Meet the Submarine guitar pickup<br />
<br />
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/the-submarine-pickup-promises-to-makes-one-guitar-sound-like-two-623578">http://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/the-submarine-pickup-promises-to-makes-one-guitar-sound-like-two-623578</a><br />
<br />
Robin Trower sighting<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.tahoedailytribune.com/news/16945933-113/guitar-ace-robin-trower-to-perform-at-harrahs">http://www.tahoedailytribune.com/news/16945933-113/guitar-ace-robin-trower-to-perform-at-harrahs</a><br />
<br />
Considering the modern relevance of Paul McCartney<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.free-times.com/music/considering-the-modern-relevance-of-paul-mccartney-062415">http://www.free-times.com/music/considering-the-modern-relevance-of-paul-mccartney-062415</a><br />
<br />
Some Ringo Starr Fast Facts<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://gantdaily.com/2015/06/24/ringo-starr-fast-facts/">http://gantdaily.com/2015/06/24/ringo-starr-fast-facts/</a><br />
<br />
Music in the Park in Honalula<br />
<br />
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.staradvertiser.com/s?action=login&f=y&id=309468611&id=309468611">http://www.staradvertiser.com/s?action=login&f=y&id=309468611&id=309468611</a><br />
<br />
The latest on the French Quarter zoning mess<br />
<br />
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.idahostatesman.com/2015/06/24/3866584_french-quarter-music-restaurant.html?rh=1">http://www.idahostatesman.com/2015/06/24/3866584_french-quarter-music-restaurant.html?rh=1</a><br />
<br />
Get your belly ready for the Lacombe Crab Festival<br />
<br />
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.theneworleansadvocate.com/features/music/12666267-171/seafood-is-just-for-starters">http://www.theneworleansadvocate.com/features/music/12666267-171/seafood-is-just-for-starters</a><br />
<br />
Another report from Rochester Jazz 2015<br />
<br />
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.whec.com/article/stories/s3834195.shtml">http://www.whec.com/article/stories/s3834195.shtml</a><br />
<br />
And Utah's Voice of Jazz is hanging up his microphone<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=35210341">http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=35210341</a>Craig on Saddle Hill...http://www.blogger.com/profile/11611952680581205903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035952601079300823.post-90573209508030944322015-06-24T09:14:00.003-04:002015-06-24T09:14:23.060-04:00Hump Day Music News You Can UseWednesday live Muzit in N'Awlins includes Noggin @ 30/90<br />
<br />
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/livewire-music-calendar">http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/livewire-music-calendar</a><br />
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Uncle Tom Moffatt is apparently on vacation.<br />
<br />
Buddy Guy heads to Fort Meyers<br />
<br />
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.naplesnews.com/entertainment/music/blues-legend-buddy-guy-to-perform-in-fort-myers">http://www.naplesnews.com/entertainment/music/blues-legend-buddy-guy-to-perform-in-fort-myers</a><br />
<br />
A Muddy Waters Centennial<br />
<br />
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.houstonpress.com/music/todays-blues-greats-gather-to-hail-muddy-waters-centennial-7522518">http://www.houstonpress.com/music/todays-blues-greats-gather-to-hail-muddy-waters-centennial-7522518</a><br />
<br />
Aloha to West Hollywood's House of Blues<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.labusinessjournal.com/news/2015/jun/23/layoff-notices-sent-final-bars-play-weho-house-blu/">http://www.labusinessjournal.com/news/2015/jun/23/layoff-notices-sent-final-bars-play-weho-house-blu/</a><br />
<br />
West Coast Blues on the Beach<br />
<br />
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/west-coast-blues-on-the-beach/1365691">http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/west-coast-blues-on-the-beach/1365691</a><br />
<br />
R.I.P. to Ann Arbor guitar great Gary Quackenbush<br />
<br />
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.metrotimes.com/Blogs/archives/2015/06/23/rip-ann-arbor-guitar-great-gary-quackenbush-of-the-psychedelic-band-src">http://www.metrotimes.com/Blogs/archives/2015/06/23/rip-ann-arbor-guitar-great-gary-quackenbush-of-the-psychedelic-band-src</a><br />
<br />
Another viral guitar video surfaces<br />
<br />
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://elitedaily.com/music/beat-it-acoustic-guitar-video/1087361/">http://elitedaily.com/music/beat-it-acoustic-guitar-video/1087361/</a><br />
<br />
A Ringo Hangout in Brentwood?<br />
<br />
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.latimes.com/business/realestate/hot-property/la-fi-hotprop-brentwood-midcentury-20150623-story.html">http://www.latimes.com/business/realestate/hot-property/la-fi-hotprop-brentwood-midcentury-20150623-story.html</a><br />
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New Orleans gets ready to welcome a new art center<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.bestofneworleans.com/blogofneworleans/archives/2015/06/22/yaya-arts-center-to-open-june-30">http://www.bestofneworleans.com/blogofneworleans/archives/2015/06/22/yaya-arts-center-to-open-june-30</a><br />
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And City Park, 10 years after Katrina<br />
<br />
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.wdsu.com/news/local-news/new-orleans/city-park-officials-unveil-phots-showing-parks-postkatrina-progress/33730648">http://www.wdsu.com/news/local-news/new-orleans/city-park-officials-unveil-phots-showing-parks-postkatrina-progress/33730648</a>Craig on Saddle Hill...http://www.blogger.com/profile/11611952680581205903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035952601079300823.post-83837594498687083382015-06-23T10:06:00.000-04:002015-06-23T10:06:03.206-04:00Stormy Tuesday Music News You Can UseTuesday live Muzit in NOLA includes St. Louis Slim Blues Trio @ 21st
Amendment<br />
<br />
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/livewire-music-calendar">http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/livewire-music-calendar</a><br />
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Stupid Music to invade Connecticut<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.lewisboroledger.com/26213/asleep-at-the-wheel-brings-unique-sound-to-ridgefield-playhouse-thursday/">http://www.lewisboroledger.com/26213/asleep-at-the-wheel-brings-unique-sound-to-ridgefield-playhouse-thursday/</a><br />
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R.I.P. to composer Gunther Schuller<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.gpb.org/news/2015/06/22/gunther-schuller-who-bridged-classical-music-and-jazz-dies-89">http://www.gpb.org/news/2015/06/22/gunther-schuller-who-bridged-classical-music-and-jazz-dies-89</a><br />
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Time yet again for the Twin Cities Jazz Festival<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.twincities.com/music/ci_28360034/twin-cities-jazz-festival-about-make-history-st">http://www.twincities.com/music/ci_28360034/twin-cities-jazz-festival-about-make-history-st</a><br />
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Pharoah Sanders sighting<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.popmatters.com/column/194180-meditations-in-sound-the-jazz-africana-of-pharoah-sanders/">http://www.popmatters.com/column/194180-meditations-in-sound-the-jazz-africana-of-pharoah-sanders/</a><br />
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Big Bands invade Bournemouth<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/13347525.Big_bands_play_Bournemouth_festival_in_an__amazing__weekend_of_jazz/">http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/13347525.Big_bands_play_Bournemouth_festival_in_an__amazing__weekend_of_jazz/</a><br />
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Slack Keys invade Mau'i<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://mauinow.com/2015/06/22/24th-annual-ki-hoalu-festival-at-the-macc/">http://mauinow.com/2015/06/22/24th-annual-ki-hoalu-festival-at-the-macc/</a><br />
<br />
A new electric guitar from Vintage<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/vintage-launches-vsa540-semi-acoustic-electric-guitar-623535">http://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/vintage-launches-vsa540-semi-acoustic-electric-guitar-623535</a><br />
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State of the Stomp<br />
<br />
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.premierguitar.com/articles/22695-state-of-the-stomp-easy-does-it">http://www.premierguitar.com/articles/22695-state-of-the-stomp-easy-does-it</a><br />
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And Patrick Landeza spread Aloha Everywhere<br />
<br />
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://blog.sfgate.com/hawaii/2015/06/22/landeza-spreads-aloha-everywhere-along-with-hawaiian-music/">http://blog.sfgate.com/hawaii/2015/06/22/landeza-spreads-aloha-everywhere-along-with-hawaiian-music/</a>Craig on Saddle Hill...http://www.blogger.com/profile/11611952680581205903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035952601079300823.post-1882604138957427062015-06-22T09:18:00.002-04:002015-06-22T09:18:21.305-04:00First Day of Summer Music News You Can UseMonday live Muzit in NOLA includes Big Soul @ Apple Barrel<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/livewire-music-calendar">http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/livewire-music-calendar</a><br />
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Building a guitar greater than the sum of its parts<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.unionleader.com/article/20150621/NEWS0206/150629957">http://www.unionleader.com/article/20150621/NEWS0206/150629957</a><br />
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Air Guitars invade Glastonbury<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/Air-guitar-heroes-make-noise-Dadstonbury-Father-s/story-26738414-detail/story.html">http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/Air-guitar-heroes-make-noise-Dadstonbury-Father-s/story-26738414-detail/story.html</a><br />
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Trash or Treasure?<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.premierguitar.com/articles/22677-trash-or-treasure-vox-v125-bass">http://www.premierguitar.com/articles/22677-trash-or-treasure-vox-v125-bass</a><br />
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Beautiful Music on Kaua'i<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://thegardenisland.com/news/local/beautiful-music/article_7165b4bb-cdb8-5a35-a29d-442885178b51.html">http://thegardenisland.com/news/local/beautiful-music/article_7165b4bb-cdb8-5a35-a29d-442885178b51.html</a><br />
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Summer Solstice with the New Orleans Ballet<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.nola.com/arts/index.ssf/2015/06/new_orleans_ballet_theatre_lea.html">http://www.nola.com/arts/index.ssf/2015/06/new_orleans_ballet_theatre_lea.html</a><br />
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No more identity crisis for the Firefly Festival<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.delawareonline.com/story/entertainment/firefly/2015/06/20/firefly-music-festival-delaware-grows-identity-crisis/29060715/">http://www.delawareonline.com/story/entertainment/firefly/2015/06/20/firefly-music-festival-delaware-grows-identity-crisis/29060715/</a><br />
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A Hawaiian music festival gets scrubbed at the last minute<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://khon2.com/2015/06/20/promoters-pull-concert-less-than-24-hours-before-event-thousands-outraged-3/">http://khon2.com/2015/06/20/promoters-pull-concert-less-than-24-hours-before-event-thousands-outraged-3/</a><br />
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Lee Ann Womack grows up<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://www.bostonglobe.com/arts/music/2015/06/20/lee-ann-womack-grows-leaving-arenas-behind/ep65FpyMNKiXa0b2e19EWL/story.html">https://www.bostonglobe.com/arts/music/2015/06/20/lee-ann-womack-grows-leaving-arenas-behind/ep65FpyMNKiXa0b2e19EWL/story.html</a><br />
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And a compleat guide to Summer in New York City<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/ultimate-summer-guide-nyc-parks-zoos-new-attractions-article-1.2265332">http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/ultimate-summer-guide-nyc-parks-zoos-new-attractions-article-1.2265332</a><br />
Craig on Saddle Hill...http://www.blogger.com/profile/11611952680581205903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035952601079300823.post-4408461221773193912015-06-21T11:38:00.002-04:002015-06-21T11:38:06.767-04:00Summer Solstice Music News You Can UseAll downhill from here!<br />
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Sunday live Muzit in NOLA includes Loose Marbles @ 21st Amendment<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/livewire-music-calendar">http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/livewire-music-calendar</a><br />
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Happy Father's Day from Chet Atkins<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://youtu.be/OVSHdwWzLo4">https://youtu.be/OVSHdwWzLo4</a><br />
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Joplin starts its own music fest<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.joplinglobe.com/news/inaugural-jazz-festival-hits-right-note/article_4de79d1c-17c7-11e5-8e93-bb0f02233e40.html">http://www.joplinglobe.com/news/inaugural-jazz-festival-hits-right-note/article_4de79d1c-17c7-11e5-8e93-bb0f02233e40.html</a><br />
<br />
Another report from Rochester Jazz<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/opinion/guest-column/2015/06/19/jazz-festival-vote-feet/28975091/">http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/opinion/guest-column/2015/06/19/jazz-festival-vote-feet/28975091/</a><br />
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Happy 35th to "The Blues Brothers"<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://theboombox.com/blues-brothers-movie-james-brown-aretha-franklin/">http://theboombox.com/blues-brothers-movie-james-brown-aretha-franklin/</a><br />
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Ookeleles invade Rockland<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/ukulele-workshops-at-rockland-library/1364090?source=rss">http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/ukulele-workshops-at-rockland-library/1364090?source=rss</a><br />
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Eddie Van Halen blames his guitar picks<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.inquisitr.com/2187462/eddie-van-halen-guitar-picks-gave-me-cancer/">http://www.inquisitr.com/2187462/eddie-van-halen-guitar-picks-gave-me-cancer/</a><br />
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A visit to the Olympia School of Guitar<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.thurstontalk.com/2015/06/20/olympia-guitar-school-lessons/">http://www.thurstontalk.com/2015/06/20/olympia-guitar-school-lessons/</a><br />
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Ringo in the Movies<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://somethingelsereviews.com/2015/06/20/ringo-starr-movies-the-beatles/">http://somethingelsereviews.com/2015/06/20/ringo-starr-movies-the-beatles/</a><br />
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And R.I.P. to New Orleans photographer Harold Baquet<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.wwltv.com/story/homepage/2015/06/19/noted-new-orleans-photographer-harold-baquet-dies-at-56/28977683/">http://www.wwltv.com/story/homepage/2015/06/19/noted-new-orleans-photographer-harold-baquet-dies-at-56/28977683/</a>Craig on Saddle Hill...http://www.blogger.com/profile/11611952680581205903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035952601079300823.post-22728519026719463492015-06-20T10:16:00.003-04:002015-06-20T10:16:24.207-04:00Last Day of Spring Music News You Can UseSaturday live Muzit in NOLA includes Brass-a-Holics @ Tip's<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/livewire-music-calendar">http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/livewire-music-calendar</a><br />
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R.I.P. to Firesign Theatre's Phil "Nick Danger" Austin<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwcomedy/article/The-Firesign-Theatres-Phil-Austin-Passes-Away-20150619">http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwcomedy/article/The-Firesign-Theatres-Phil-Austin-Passes-Away-20150619</a><br />
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The Niihau Hula Legacy lives on<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/29366490/niihau-hula-legacy-lives-on">http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/29366490/niihau-hula-legacy-lives-on</a><br />
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Time for the 14th Rochester International Jazz Festival<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.twcnews.com/nys/rochester/news/2015/06/19/2015-rochester-jazz-festival.html">http://www.twcnews.com/nys/rochester/news/2015/06/19/2015-rochester-jazz-festival.html</a><br />
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Taking Back Sunday return to Hawai'i<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.honolulupulse.com/2015/06/taking-back-sunday-2015/">http://www.honolulupulse.com/2015/06/taking-back-sunday-2015/</a><br />
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R.I.P. to Holmes Brother Wendell<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.dailypress.com/entertainment/blog/dp-popcorn-wendell-holmes-dies-0619-story.html">http://www.dailypress.com/entertainment/blog/dp-popcorn-wendell-holmes-dies-0619-story.html</a><br />
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The Peach Music Festival adds to its lineup<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Allman-Brothers-Band-Blues-Traveler-Added-to-Peach-Music-Festival-Lineup-20150619">http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Allman-Brothers-Band-Blues-Traveler-Added-to-Peach-Music-Festival-Lineup-20150619</a><br />
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Edith Prickley sighting<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.thespec.com/whatson-story/5686620-andrea-martin-on-old-friends-and-the-beauty-of-broadway/">http://www.thespec.com/whatson-story/5686620-andrea-martin-on-old-friends-and-the-beauty-of-broadway/</a><br />
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Los Lobos head to the Cape of Cod<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://wellfleet.wickedlocal.com/article/20150619/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/150616196">http://wellfleet.wickedlocal.com/article/20150619/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/150616196</a><br />
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And R.I.P. to New Orleans Music legend Harold Battiste<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.nola.com/music/index.ssf/2015/06/harold_battiste_dies.html">http://www.nola.com/music/index.ssf/2015/06/harold_battiste_dies.html</a>Craig on Saddle Hill...http://www.blogger.com/profile/11611952680581205903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035952601079300823.post-68942413224194346292015-06-19T09:30:00.001-04:002015-06-19T09:30:05.417-04:00Aloha Friday Music News You Can UseFriday live Muzit in NOLA includes 4 back-to-back shows @ 30/90<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/livewire-music-calendar">http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/livewire-music-calendar</a><br />
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Music by the River time<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/entertainment/308280181.html">http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/entertainment/308280181.html</a><br />
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Solstice Music Fest time in CT<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.nhregister.com/arts-and-entertainment/20150618/blues-soul-rock-jazz-and-more-at-solstice-music-festival">http://www.nhregister.com/arts-and-entertainment/20150618/blues-soul-rock-jazz-and-more-at-solstice-music-festival</a><br />
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This weekend's music in Asbury Park<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.app.com/story/entertainment/music/2015/06/19/blues-americana-shows-aplenty-weekend/28860877/">http://www.app.com/story/entertainment/music/2015/06/19/blues-americana-shows-aplenty-weekend/28860877/</a><br />
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Hungry Like the Wolf<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.telegram.com/article/20150618/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/150619237">http://www.telegram.com/article/20150618/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/150619237</a><br />
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3 ways Eddie Van Halen changed rock guitar forever<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.houstonpress.com/music/three-ways-eddie-van-halen-changed-rock-guitar-forever-7476824">http://www.houstonpress.com/music/three-ways-eddie-van-halen-changed-rock-guitar-forever-7476824</a><br />
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A new VOX guitar amp<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.guitarworld.com/review-vox-custom-series-ac10c1">http://www.guitarworld.com/review-vox-custom-series-ac10c1</a><br />
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Guitars invade OK City<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://newsok.com/oklahoma-city-university-to-host-world-class-guitar-convention/article/5428222">http://newsok.com/oklahoma-city-university-to-host-world-class-guitar-convention/article/5428222</a><br />
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A report from this year's Festival of Chichester<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.wscountytimes.co.uk/what-s-on/festival-of-chichester-all-things-must-pass-the-music-of-george-harrison-the-pallant-suite-chichester-1-6806171">http://www.wscountytimes.co.uk/what-s-on/festival-of-chichester-all-things-must-pass-the-music-of-george-harrison-the-pallant-suite-chichester-1-6806171</a><br />
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And here's the lineup for this fall's Voodoo Experience<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.theneworleansadvocate.com/features/12684259-171/voodoo-music-arts-experience">http://www.theneworleansadvocate.com/features/12684259-171/voodoo-music-arts-experience</a>Craig on Saddle Hill...http://www.blogger.com/profile/11611952680581205903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035952601079300823.post-13547319714153929412015-06-18T10:40:00.001-04:002015-06-18T10:41:00.495-04:00Throwback Thursday Music News You Can UseToday's live Muzit in NOLA includes Smoking Time Jazz Club @ 21st
Amendment<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/livewire-music-calendar">http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/livewire-music-calendar</a><br />
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Blues invade Lake Placid<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.lakeplacidnews.com/page/content.detail/id/523573/Lake-Placid-hosts-blues-festival-this-weekend.html?nav=5005">http://www.lakeplacidnews.com/page/content.detail/id/523573/Lake-Placid-hosts-blues-festival-this-weekend.html?nav=5005</a><br />
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Zydeco invades Long Beach<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.presstelegram.com/arts-and-entertainment/20150617/long-beach-bayou-festival-musicians-have-blues-zydeco-music-in-their-blood">http://www.presstelegram.com/arts-and-entertainment/20150617/long-beach-bayou-festival-musicians-have-blues-zydeco-music-in-their-blood</a><br />
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Sonny Landreth sighting<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.capitalgazette.com/entertainment/ph-ac-en-musicbox-column-0619-20150619-story.html#page=1">http://www.capitalgazette.com/entertainment/ph-ac-en-musicbox-column-0619-20150619-story.html#page=1</a><br />
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Defying Death!<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/jazzgoldenage.html">http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/jazzgoldenage.html</a><br />
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Another report from the Vancouver Jazz Fest<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://www.straight.com/music/472316/sounds-south-africa-come-td-vancouver-international-jazz-festival">https://www.straight.com/music/472316/sounds-south-africa-come-td-vancouver-international-jazz-festival</a><br />
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Hoagy's Workshop, circa 2015<br />
<br />
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.elkharttruth.com/hometown/elkhart/Elkhart-Jazz-Festival/2015/06/17/Elkhart-Jazz-Festival-2015-Hoagy-s-Workshop-connects-local-students-with-professional-jazz-musicians.html">http://www.elkharttruth.com/hometown/elkhart/Elkhart-Jazz-Festival/2015/06/17/Elkhart-Jazz-Festival-2015-Hoagy-s-Workshop-connects-local-students-with-professional-jazz-musicians.html</a><br />
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Gypsy Music invades Fiji<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=310299">http://www.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=310299</a><br />
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Crazy true stories about some classic guitar riffs<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://wzlx.cbslocal.com/2015/06/17/10-crazy-true-stories-behind-rocks-most-famous-guitar-riffs/">http://wzlx.cbslocal.com/2015/06/17/10-crazy-true-stories-behind-rocks-most-famous-guitar-riffs/</a><br />
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And a Governors Island pavilion gets recycled<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/blogs/daily/2015/06/governors-island-pavilion">http://www.architecturaldigest.com/blogs/daily/2015/06/governors-island-pavilion</a>Craig on Saddle Hill...http://www.blogger.com/profile/11611952680581205903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035952601079300823.post-45012182103321552172015-06-17T10:05:00.001-04:002015-06-17T10:05:17.180-04:00Hump Day Music News You Can UseHump Day live Muzit in NOLA includes Western Star @ Checkpoint
Charlie<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/livewire-music-calendar">http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/livewire-music-calendar</a><br />
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Uncle Tom Moffatt is apparently on Vaycay this week<br />
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Blues, Blueberries, and a Good Cause<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.theadvertiser.com/story/entertainment/events/2015/06/16/festival-celebrates-blues-blueberries-good-cause/28829685/">http://www.theadvertiser.com/story/entertainment/events/2015/06/16/festival-celebrates-blues-blueberries-good-cause/28829685/</a><br />
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Checking out this year's Fallstrom Blues Fest<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://herald-review.com/lifestyles/fallstrom-jazz-festival-director-keeps-the-music-playing/article_5c171a09-d51f-5bba-a8c6-ae3b9c65265d.html">http://herald-review.com/lifestyles/fallstrom-jazz-festival-director-keeps-the-music-playing/article_5c171a09-d51f-5bba-a8c6-ae3b9c65265d.html</a><br />
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Edmonton International Jazz Fest time<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.edmontonjournal.com/Five+picks+Edmonton+International+Jazz+Festival/11140865/story.html">http://www.edmontonjournal.com/Five+picks+Edmonton+International+Jazz+Festival/11140865/story.html</a><br />
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"Abbey Road" hits the stage<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/world/595216/beatles-abbey-road-recording-sessions-to-hit-the-stage">http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/world/595216/beatles-abbey-road-recording-sessions-to-hit-the-stage</a><br />
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"Guitar Hero" announces its live release date<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/06/16/guitar-hero-live-release-date-announced">http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/06/16/guitar-hero-live-release-date-announced</a><br />
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A U2 Guitar Tech Talks Story<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://diffuser.fm/u2-new-album-songs-of-innocence-follow-up/">http://diffuser.fm/u2-new-album-songs-of-innocence-follow-up/</a><br />
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Albert Lee sighting<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.bakersfield.com/news/2015/06/16/first-look-musician-albert-lee-previews-upcoming-guitar-masters-show.html">http://www.bakersfield.com/news/2015/06/16/first-look-musician-albert-lee-previews-upcoming-guitar-masters-show.html</a><br />
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Time for the annual Lowell Folk Festival Fundraiser<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.lowellsun.com/mysun/ci_28321724/folk-fest-fundraiser-scheduled-june-22">http://www.lowellsun.com/mysun/ci_28321724/folk-fest-fundraiser-scheduled-june-22</a><br />
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And another report from Bonnaroo<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://blogs.pjstar.com/eye/2015/06/15/images-from-the-2015-bonnaroo-music-and-arts-festival/">http://blogs.pjstar.com/eye/2015/06/15/images-from-the-2015-bonnaroo-music-and-arts-festival/</a><br />
Craig on Saddle Hill...http://www.blogger.com/profile/11611952680581205903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035952601079300823.post-12845043151870492392015-06-16T07:10:00.001-04:002015-06-16T07:10:44.610-04:00Stormy Tuesday Music News You Can UseTuesday live Muzit in NOLA includes Treme @ d.b.a.<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/livewire-music-calendar">http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/livewire-music-calendar</a><br />
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A Hendrix Guitar goes on display in L.A.<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.nbclosangeles.com/entertainment/the-scene/On-Display-Downtown-Legendary-Hendrix-Guitar--307411281.html">http://www.nbclosangeles.com/entertainment/the-scene/On-Display-Downtown-Legendary-Hendrix-Guitar--307411281.html</a><br />
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A new Axe from PureSalem Guitars<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.premierguitar.com/articles/22675-puresalem-guitars-introduces-the-laflaca">http://www.premierguitar.com/articles/22675-puresalem-guitars-introduces-the-laflaca</a><br />
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A "new" soundtrack with George Harrison?<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/exclusive-preview-the-infinitely-polar-bear-soundtrack-featuring-george-harrison-ike-tina-turner-and-more-20150615">http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/exclusive-preview-the-infinitely-polar-bear-soundtrack-featuring-george-harrison-ike-tina-turner-and-more-20150615</a><br />
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Rickie Lee Jones turns to New Orleans<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2015/06/15/rickie-lee-jones-finds-inspiration-in-new-orleans-on-the-other-side-of-desire-exclusive-album/">http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2015/06/15/rickie-lee-jones-finds-inspiration-in-new-orleans-on-the-other-side-of-desire-exclusive-album/</a><br />
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Another report from Bonnaroo<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.ktuu.com/bonnaroo-marks-musics-different-world/33575428">http://www.ktuu.com/bonnaroo-marks-musics-different-world/33575428</a><br />
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"Songs From the Canefields"<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://thegardenisland.com/news/local/songs-from-the-canefields/article_852dc7d4-7595-5094-8894-5e4ae95d8a1a.html">http://thegardenisland.com/news/local/songs-from-the-canefields/article_852dc7d4-7595-5094-8894-5e4ae95d8a1a.html</a><br />
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R.I.P. to Australian Jazz drummer Allan Browne<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/australian-jazz-community-mourns-death-of-drummer-and-composer-allan-browne-20150615-ghol10.html">http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/australian-jazz-community-mourns-death-of-drummer-and-composer-allan-browne-20150615-ghol10.html</a><br />
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Dave Grohl breaks a leg<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.theverge.com/2015/6/14/8779127/dave-grohl-breaks-leg-keeps-on-playing-during-performance">http://www.theverge.com/2015/6/14/8779127/dave-grohl-breaks-leg-keeps-on-playing-during-performance</a><br />
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And previewing this weekend's New Mexico Classical Guitar Festival<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.abqjournal.com/598460/entertainment/andrew-york-tunes-guitar-like-the-cello.html">http://www.abqjournal.com/598460/entertainment/andrew-york-tunes-guitar-like-the-cello.html</a><br />
Craig on Saddle Hill...http://www.blogger.com/profile/11611952680581205903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035952601079300823.post-82070487548133915892015-06-15T09:49:00.001-04:002015-06-15T09:49:02.582-04:00Stormy Monday Music News You Can UseMonday live Muzit in NOLA includes the weekly Super Jam @ 30/90<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/livewire-music-calendar">http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/livewire-music-calendar</a><br />
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The Pitt Library gets some Erroll Garner stuff<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2015/06/15/Jazz-musician-Erroll-Garner-donates-materials-to-Pitt-library/stories/201506150062">http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2015/06/15/Jazz-musician-Erroll-Garner-donates-materials-to-Pitt-library/stories/201506150062</a><br />
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Vancouver's Jazz Fest turns 30<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/music/vancouvers-jazz-festival-still-ambitious-after-30-years/article24943614/">http://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/music/vancouvers-jazz-festival-still-ambitious-after-30-years/article24943614/</a><br />
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R.I.P. to Baton Rouge Bandleader Buddy Boudreaux<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://theadvocate.com/news/12651472-123/saxophonist-buddy-boudreaux-leader-of">http://theadvocate.com/news/12651472-123/saxophonist-buddy-boudreaux-leader-of</a><br />
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A guitarist finds connection through music<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.glendalenewspress.com/entertainment/tn-gnp-a-guitarist-finds-connection-through-music-20150614,0,4118011.story">http://www.glendalenewspress.com/entertainment/tn-gnp-a-guitarist-finds-connection-through-music-20150614,0,4118011.story</a><br />
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A report from this year's Playboy Jazz Festival<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/posts/la-et-ms-playboy-jazz-festival-2015-hollywood-bowl-20150614-story.html">http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/posts/la-et-ms-playboy-jazz-festival-2015-hollywood-bowl-20150614-story.html</a><br />
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The Lowell Summer Music Series gets ready to kick off another season<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.lowellsun.com/todaysheadlines/ci_28314730/blues-prodigies-shepherd-lang-opening-lowell-summer-music">http://www.lowellsun.com/todaysheadlines/ci_28314730/blues-prodigies-shepherd-lang-opening-lowell-summer-music</a><br />
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Rhode Island Music Mecca Chan's gets an honor<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.providencejournal.com/article/20150614/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/150619732">http://www.providencejournal.com/article/20150614/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/150619732</a><br />
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Bonnaroo Time!<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.kcci.com/entertainment/bonnaroo-marks-musics-different-world/33575428">http://www.kcci.com/entertainment/bonnaroo-marks-musics-different-world/33575428</a><br />
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And Blues in Flagstaff<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://azdailysun.com/entertainment/arts-and-theatre/bringing-back-the-blues-flagstaff-festival-returns-for-third-year/article_4def106a-3e17-5fd6-964f-920ecfc4be31.html">http://azdailysun.com/entertainment/arts-and-theatre/bringing-back-the-blues-flagstaff-festival-returns-for-third-year/article_4def106a-3e17-5fd6-964f-920ecfc4be31.html</a>Craig on Saddle Hill...http://www.blogger.com/profile/11611952680581205903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035952601079300823.post-21447908294014210682015-06-14T11:19:00.001-04:002015-06-14T11:19:05.279-04:00Sunday Music News You Can UseSunday live Muzit in NOLA includes Loose Marbles @ 21st Amendment<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/livewire-music-calendar">http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/livewire-music-calendar</a><br />
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A visit to the 2015 John Cephas Piedmont Blues Fest<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.fredericksburg.com/features/caroline/the-john-cephas-piedmont-blues-festival-rocks-bowling-green/article_0dafe78c-875d-5052-9e28-19e928dbf946.html">http://www.fredericksburg.com/features/caroline/the-john-cephas-piedmont-blues-festival-rocks-bowling-green/article_0dafe78c-875d-5052-9e28-19e928dbf946.html</a><br />
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The grand finale of this year's Istanbul Jazz Festival<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/the-three-stars-of-istanbul-jazz-festivals-grand-finale.aspx?pageID=238&nid=83944">http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/the-three-stars-of-istanbul-jazz-festivals-grand-finale.aspx?pageID=238&nid=83944</a><br />
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Gabby's Beach gets the Waimanalo Blues<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://kron4.com/2015/06/13/small-town-residents-have-mixed-feelings-on-no-1-beach-rank/">http://kron4.com/2015/06/13/small-town-residents-have-mixed-feelings-on-no-1-beach-rank/</a><br />
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New guitar picks from Cleveland<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2015/06/rock_hard_guitar_picks_from_cl.html">http://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2015/06/rock_hard_guitar_picks_from_cl.html</a><br />
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Road-testing a playable guitar T-Shirt<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.theaustralian.com.au/life/weekend-australian-magazine/playable-guitar-t-shirt-road-test/story-e6frg8h6-1227395091902">http://www.theaustralian.com.au/life/weekend-australian-magazine/playable-guitar-t-shirt-road-test/story-e6frg8h6-1227395091902</a><br />
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The best ELO album you never heard<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://somethingelsereviews.com/2015/06/13/electric-light-orchestra-zoom-jeff-lynne/">http://somethingelsereviews.com/2015/06/13/electric-light-orchestra-zoom-jeff-lynne/</a><br />
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Ookeleles invade Dawson Creek<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.alaskahighwaynews.ca/dawson-creek/dave-mckeen-the-man-behind-dawson-creek-s-ukulele-craze-1.1967329">http://www.alaskahighwaynews.ca/dawson-creek/dave-mckeen-the-man-behind-dawson-creek-s-ukulele-craze-1.1967329</a><br />
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A report from Jazz Splash 2015<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://dcourier.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&SubsectionID=1&ArticleID=146441">http://dcourier.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&SubsectionID=1&ArticleID=146441</a><br />
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And Hot Tuna head to Kaua'i<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://thegardenisland.com/entertainment/music/hot-tuna-will-hook-listeners-in/article_bf35a97b-6965-597b-8677-5f6d445941c4.html">http://thegardenisland.com/entertainment/music/hot-tuna-will-hook-listeners-in/article_bf35a97b-6965-597b-8677-5f6d445941c4.html</a>Craig on Saddle Hill...http://www.blogger.com/profile/11611952680581205903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035952601079300823.post-80900811270174825902015-06-13T11:35:00.000-04:002015-06-13T11:35:00.014-04:00Saturday Music News You Can UseSaturday live Muzit in NOLA includes Dixie Menthol Kings @ Banks
Street Bar<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/livewire-music-calendar">http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/livewire-music-calendar</a><br />
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The Bad Plus head to Jazz Alley<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/music/the-bad-plus-plus-sax-man-joshua-redman-to-play-jazz-alley/">http://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/music/the-bad-plus-plus-sax-man-joshua-redman-to-play-jazz-alley/</a><br />
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It's Chicago Blues Fest time<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.myfoxchicago.com/story/29305129/chicago-blues-fest-opens-friday">http://www.myfoxchicago.com/story/29305129/chicago-blues-fest-opens-friday</a><br />
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Anthony Bourdain discovers Hawaiian Music<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.hawaiimagazine.com/content/anthony-bourdain-explores-hawaii-and-hawaiian-culture-new-%E2%80%9Cparts-unknown%E2%80%9D-episode-airing">http://www.hawaiimagazine.com/content/anthony-bourdain-explores-hawaii-and-hawaiian-culture-new-%E2%80%9Cparts-unknown%E2%80%9D-episode-airing</a><br />
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Yet another Viral Guitar Video<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://entertainment.ie/wtf/Watch-This-2-year-old-playing-Guitar-Hero-rocks-out-like-a-pro/366250.htm">http://entertainment.ie/wtf/Watch-This-2-year-old-playing-Guitar-Hero-rocks-out-like-a-pro/366250.htm</a><br />
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And another one!<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.kmbz.com/Air-Guitar-Playing-Kangaroo-Rocks-Out/21628423">http://www.kmbz.com/Air-Guitar-Playing-Kangaroo-Rocks-Out/21628423</a><br />
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A Gift for Gabby<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.altoonamirror.com/page/blogs.detail/display/6288/A-Gift-for-Gabby--and-Danielle-Ate-The-Sandwich-Again-.html">http://www.altoonamirror.com/page/blogs.detail/display/6288/A-Gift-for-Gabby--and-Danielle-Ate-The-Sandwich-Again-.html</a><br />
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Make Music New York has some new outdoor shows in Brooklyn<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.brooklyneagle.com/articles/2015/6/11/make-music-new-york-sponsors-free-outdoor-brooklyn-performances">http://www.brooklyneagle.com/articles/2015/6/11/make-music-new-york-sponsors-free-outdoor-brooklyn-performances</a><br />
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A recap of the 2015 JAZZ FM Awards<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.theartsdesk.com/new-music/jazz-fm-awards-2015">http://www.theartsdesk.com/new-music/jazz-fm-awards-2015</a><br />
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And New Orleans is getting a Cafe for...Cats?<br />
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://wgno.com/2015/06/11/a-cat-cafe-in-new-orleans-future/">http://wgno.com/2015/06/11/a-cat-cafe-in-new-orleans-future/</a><br />
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