I've Migrated to Facebook

Sorry for the lengthy absence.

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.

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!

Aloha!

~Craig on Saddle Hill

Soon Come!

Should be back on the air Monday, July 27th!

On Hiatus!

Back soon.....

4th of July Music News You Can Use

Holiday Muzit in NOLA includes Dukes of Dixieland on the Riverboat Natchez

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

Rod the Mod gets into copyright trouble

http://www.musictimes.com/articles/42186/20150703/rod-stewart-lawsuit-focuses-copying-blues-standard-corrine-corrina.htm

Roots Music invades Asbury Park

http://www.app.com/story/entertainment/music/2015/07/03/roots-music-full-swing-summer/29610949/

A report from Day 1 of the Safeway Waterfront Blues Fest

http://oregonmusicnews.com/day-1-wrap-up-2015-safeway-waterfront-blues-festival

Music from the 1960s fuels a social revolution

http://www.sfgate.com/oursf/article/Our-SF-Music-from-the-1960s-fuels-a-social-6364395.php

Time for the Iowa City Jazz Fest

http://www.press-citizen.com/story/news/local/2015/07/03/festival-attendees-share-jazz-fest-memories/29684417/

A famous Luther Talks Story

http://www.wxii12.com/news/greensboros-worldrenowned-guitar-builder/33974200

Some new guitar gear

http://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/new-guitar-gear-of-the-month-review-round-up-july-2015-624103

A new Starkey biography

http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/fun-facts-ringo-starr-author-talks-biography-funny/story?id=32197749

And it's Essence Time in New Orleans

http://www.nola.com/essencefest/index.ssf/2015/07/usher_and_missy_elliott_at_ess.html

July 3rd Music News You Can Use

Today's live Muzit in NOLA includes FunctionNOLA @ Apple Barrel

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

Guitar Picks invade Cleveland

http://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2015/07/02/business-picking-up-for-local-guitar-pick-company

The 30 best albums of 2015-so far

http://www.guitarworld.com/25-best-albums-2015-so-far

Time for the Spirit of Kansas Blues Fest

http://cjonline.com/life/arts-entertainment/2015-07-02/spirit-kansas-blues-festival-features-four-national-acts

Slim Harpo finally gets a box set

http://theadvocate.com/entertainment/music/12786196-171/lavish-box-set-pays-tribute

Marcia Ball sighting

http://www.heraldnews.com/article/20150702/LIFESTYLE/150709041

New music from John Mayall

http://www.gratefulweb.com/articles/british-blues-godfather-john-mayall-find-way-care-set-release-september-4th

Jazz Lives at Duke Ellington's resting place

http://www.npr.org/event/music/418845099/jazz-lives-at-duke-ellingtons-resting-place

The Sun Ra Arkestra lands in Istanbul

http://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/jul/02/sun-ra-arkestra-marshall-allen-babylon-live-review

And a recap of last month's Gatsby Dance on Governors Isle

http://www.theislandnow.com/going-places-near-far-jazz-age-lawn-parties-recall-gatsby/article_45f7675a-20d1-11e5-8d77-fb3ac5534fd9.html

Throwback Thursday Music News You Can Use

Thursday live Muzit in NOLA includes Cool Nasty @ Banks Street

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

Happy #38 to the Delta Blues Fest

http://www.sanluisobispo.com/2015/07/02/3705235_38th-annual-delta-blues-festival.html?rh=1

Marcia Ball sighting

http://www.timesunion.com/tuplus-features/article/Piano-playing-Marcia-Ball-at-Lake-George-show-6361084.php

Singing the Blues in Buckingham

http://www.news-press.com/story/life/coastal-life/2015/07/01/singing-blues-buckingham/29573389/

New Jazz Fusion from Peru

http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-peruvian-jazz-fusion-waijazz-releases-new-video-106883

Turkish Jazz in Ramadan

http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/jazz-in-ramadan-in-istanbul-and-ankara.aspx?pageID=238&nID=84831&NewsCatID=383

Some Stupid Music gets the Superstar Treatment

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/see-brothers-osbornes-backstage-san-antonio-rose-jam-20150701

Starkey gets ready to turn 75

http://www.examiner.com/article/special-guests-named-for-ringo-starr-s-peace-and-love-party-for-75th-birthday

The riff: when two becomes too many

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

And R.I.P. to "Call of the Wild" guitarist John David Futch Jr.

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/

First Day of Juiy Music News You Can Use

Wednesday live Muzit in Fat City includes Jon Cleary and Walter "Wolfman" Washington @ Algiers Ferry Dock

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

Uncle Tom Moffatt is stil on vacation

Explaining Grownup Music to kids

http://www.houstonpress.com/music/explaining-grownup-music-to-kids-traditional-blues-and-folk-7549495

Zydeco invades Flagstaff

http://nhonews.com/main.asp?SectionID=74&SubSectionID=114&ArticleID=16985

The Lake Placid Blues and Heritage Fest gets ready to roll

http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/28777/20150630/the-lake-placid-blues-and-heritage-festival-a-look-at-heritage

Jazz on the Steps

http://www.pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/the-jazz-on-the-steps-series-brings-live-music-to-homewood-residents/Content?oid=1837141

Another report from Montreal Jazz 2015

http://www.dallasobserver.com/music/erykah-badu-wins-prestigious-ella-fitzgerald-award-at-montreal-jazz-fest-7358573

It's One for the Memory

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

11 reasons you should definitely date a guitar player

http://whatculture.com/music/11-reasons-you-should-definitely-date-a-guitar-player.php

Keep it Musical

http://www.premierguitar.com/articles/22696-tone-tips-keep-it-musical

And a preview of this year's Vietnam International Finger-Style Guitar Fest

http://english.vietnamnet.vn/fms/art-entertainment/134603/vietnam-int-l-finger-style-guitar-festival-to-be-held-in-july.html

Last Day of June Music News You Can Use

Tuesday live Muzit in NOLA includes the Beck Burger Organ Trio @ 30/90

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

Sony Music teams up with Jazz at Lincoln Center

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

Carnegie Hall announces its 2015-2016 lineup

http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Carnegie-Hall-Announces-2015-16-Jazz-World-Pop-Music-Season-20150629

Bermuda Jazz invades Berlin

http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20150630/ISLAND03/150639976

Slack Key Guitars invade Mau'i

http://www.mauinews.com/page/content.detail/id/599579/Slack-key-artists-perform.html?nav=10

Will Guitar Hero bring music games back into the living room?

http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/jun/29/guitar-hero-live-tv-music-game-activision

Welcome to Deadhead Field!

https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20150629/downtown/check-out-jerry-garcias-favorite-guitar-more-at-deadhead-field-exhibit

A new Viral Guitar Video

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/video/news/video-1195208/Video-shows-guitar-string-vibrations-visualized-speed.html

A new Guitar Gadget from KORG

http://www.premierguitar.com/articles/22741-korg-releases-the-pitchcrow-g-clip-on-tuner

And George Clinton gets ready to hop the Governors Island Ferry

http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20150629/governors-island/george-clinton-get-funky-at-governors-island-july-3-bbq-bash

Stormy Monday Readers' Digest Condensed Music News You Can Use!

Only a 5-Pack today

Monday live Muzit in NOLA includes Perdido Jazz Band @ 30/90

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

R.I.P. to YES co-founder Chris Squire

http://www.ibtimes.com/chris-squire-bass-guitar-player-founding-member-yes-has-died-1987138

Martin's One Millionth Guitar

http://www.acousticmagazine.com/features/martins-rich-pickings-the-100k-guitar/

Another new guitar gadget

http://www.premierguitar.com/articles/22723-tc-electronic-vicious-vibe-review

And a report from Saturday night's Concert for Mauna Kea

http://khon2.com/2015/06/27/aloha-aina-music-festival-rocks-waikiki-in-support-of-protecting-mauna-kea/

Stormy Sunday Music News You Can Use

Sunday live Muzit in New Orleans includes Nattie's Songwriter Circle @ Buffa's

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

First report from the Glasgow Jazz Fest

http://www.heraldscotland.com/arts-ents/music/music-review-glasgow-jazz-festival-marcos-valle-old-fruitmarket-glasgow.130312782

While Rochester Jazz 2015 wraps up

http://www.twcnews.com/nys/rochester/news/2015/06/27/2015-jazz-festival-last-day.html

Riverfront Blues in Arkansas turns 25

http://5newsonline.com/2015/06/27/25th-annual-riverfront-blues-festival-attracts-hundreds/

7 Questions for Pigboy Crabshaw

http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/elvinbishop.html

Bill Wyman gets what he wants

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3141575/Bill-Wyman-finally-gets-satisfaction-Rolling-Stones-plaque-rewrote-history-replaced.html

Guitars invade OK City

http://newsok.com/guitar-convention-in-oklahoma-city-strums-up-interest/article/5430234

Keiki and Ookeleles invade Kaua'i

http://thegardenisland.com/news/local/keiki-ukes/article_fafa5d7f-78d2-582b-bea6-8c9f3da8c77a.html

Mint Juleps and a Musical Feast

http://www.theneworleansadvocate.com/features/12697844-171/notes

And time for Summer Music at the Santa Monica Pier

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

Saturday Music News You Can Use

Saturday live Muzit in New Orleans includes The Wiseguys @ Rock 'n' Bowl

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

From Belafonte to the Blues

http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20150626/LIFESTYLES04/150629631

Mick and Keef and company visit Buddy Guy's

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/rolling-stones-visit-buddy-guys-club-talk-blues-20150626

Glastonbury 2015 kicks off in the rain

http://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/jun/26/joyful-blues-boy-bands-backstage-and-heavy-showers-glastonbury-gets-going

Natalie Cole sighting

http://music.blog.ajc.com/2015/06/27/concert-review-natalie-cole-delivers-a-night-of-classics/

Blue Note expands its reach

http://www.thesundaily.my/news/1472899

A preview of next month's Bix Fest

http://kwqc.com/2015/06/26/bix-jazz-fest-july-30-aug-2/

Al Di Meola talks Les Paul

http://www.nj.com/entertainment/music/index.ssf/2015/06/guitar_virtuoso_al_di_meola_talks_les_pauls_friend.html

Deep Beatles

http://somethingelsereviews.com/2015/06/26/the-beatles-i-call-your-name-deep-beatles/

And summer on Governors Island rolls on

http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwart/article/The-Dysfunctional-Collective-to-Feature-Art-Theater-Music-Dance-on-Governors-Island-This-Summer-20150626

Aloha Friday Music News You Can Use

Friday live Muzit in NOLA includes Blues 4 Sale @ 30/90

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

Chris Martin's first Coldplay guitar sells for big bucks

http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/entertainment/chris-martins-first-coldplay-guitar-sells-for-18000-at-auction-683716.html

B.B. King's greatest guitar moments

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

Jonny Lange sighting

http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/life_and_entertainment/2015/06/25/1-one-time-blues-guitar-prodigy-now-ignores-labeling-of-music.html

Global Beatles Day quotes

http://www.latintimes.com/global-beatles-day-quotes-25-sayings-remember-one-biggest-bands-all-time-324843

Sounds of Solo Singers

http://www.ebar.com/arts/art_article.php?sec=music&article=1363

Ookeleles invade New Hampsha

http://www.conwaydailysun.com/community/organizationsclubs/121242-ukulele-circle-at-north-conway-music-center-june-25

A report from African Arts Festival 2015

http://amsterdamnews.com/news/2015/jun/25/preserving-and-honoring-international-african-arts/

Previewing July 4th in NOLA

http://www.nola.com/festivals/index.ssf/2015/06/july_4th_fireworks_orleans.html

And get ready for Sunset  Mele on the Rooftop in Honalula

http://khon2.com/2015/06/24/sunset-mele-on-the-rooftop-to-debut-at-hawaii-convention-center/

Throwback Thursday Music News You Can Use

Only 6 months 'til Christmas!

Thursday live Muzit in NOLA includes a multi-act epic @ Tip's

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

Meet the Submarine guitar pickup

http://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/the-submarine-pickup-promises-to-makes-one-guitar-sound-like-two-623578

Robin Trower sighting

http://www.tahoedailytribune.com/news/16945933-113/guitar-ace-robin-trower-to-perform-at-harrahs

Considering the modern relevance of Paul McCartney

http://www.free-times.com/music/considering-the-modern-relevance-of-paul-mccartney-062415

Some Ringo Starr Fast Facts

http://gantdaily.com/2015/06/24/ringo-starr-fast-facts/

Music in the Park in Honalula

http://www.staradvertiser.com/s?action=login&f=y&id=309468611&id=309468611

The latest on the French Quarter zoning mess

http://www.idahostatesman.com/2015/06/24/3866584_french-quarter-music-restaurant.html?rh=1

Get your belly ready for the Lacombe Crab Festival

http://www.theneworleansadvocate.com/features/music/12666267-171/seafood-is-just-for-starters

Another report from Rochester Jazz 2015

http://www.whec.com/article/stories/s3834195.shtml

And Utah's Voice of Jazz is hanging up his microphone

http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=35210341

Hump Day Music News You Can Use

Wednesday live Muzit in N'Awlins includes Noggin @ 30/90

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

Uncle Tom Moffatt is apparently on vacation.

Buddy Guy heads to Fort Meyers

http://www.naplesnews.com/entertainment/music/blues-legend-buddy-guy-to-perform-in-fort-myers

A Muddy Waters Centennial

http://www.houstonpress.com/music/todays-blues-greats-gather-to-hail-muddy-waters-centennial-7522518

Aloha to West Hollywood's House of Blues

http://www.labusinessjournal.com/news/2015/jun/23/layoff-notices-sent-final-bars-play-weho-house-blu/

West Coast Blues on the Beach

http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/west-coast-blues-on-the-beach/1365691

R.I.P. to Ann Arbor guitar great Gary Quackenbush

http://www.metrotimes.com/Blogs/archives/2015/06/23/rip-ann-arbor-guitar-great-gary-quackenbush-of-the-psychedelic-band-src

Another viral guitar video surfaces

http://elitedaily.com/music/beat-it-acoustic-guitar-video/1087361/

A Ringo Hangout in Brentwood?

http://www.latimes.com/business/realestate/hot-property/la-fi-hotprop-brentwood-midcentury-20150623-story.html

New Orleans gets ready to welcome a new art center

http://www.bestofneworleans.com/blogofneworleans/archives/2015/06/22/yaya-arts-center-to-open-june-30

And City Park, 10 years after Katrina

http://www.wdsu.com/news/local-news/new-orleans/city-park-officials-unveil-phots-showing-parks-postkatrina-progress/33730648

Stormy Tuesday Music News You Can Use

Tuesday live Muzit in NOLA includes St. Louis Slim Blues Trio @ 21st Amendment

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

Stupid Music to invade Connecticut

http://www.lewisboroledger.com/26213/asleep-at-the-wheel-brings-unique-sound-to-ridgefield-playhouse-thursday/

R.I.P. to composer Gunther Schuller

http://www.gpb.org/news/2015/06/22/gunther-schuller-who-bridged-classical-music-and-jazz-dies-89

Time yet again for the Twin Cities Jazz Festival

http://www.twincities.com/music/ci_28360034/twin-cities-jazz-festival-about-make-history-st

Pharoah Sanders sighting

http://www.popmatters.com/column/194180-meditations-in-sound-the-jazz-africana-of-pharoah-sanders/

Big Bands invade Bournemouth

http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/13347525.Big_bands_play_Bournemouth_festival_in_an__amazing__weekend_of_jazz/

Slack Keys invade Mau'i

http://mauinow.com/2015/06/22/24th-annual-ki-hoalu-festival-at-the-macc/

A new electric guitar from Vintage

http://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/vintage-launches-vsa540-semi-acoustic-electric-guitar-623535

State of the Stomp

http://www.premierguitar.com/articles/22695-state-of-the-stomp-easy-does-it

And Patrick Landeza spread Aloha Everywhere

http://blog.sfgate.com/hawaii/2015/06/22/landeza-spreads-aloha-everywhere-along-with-hawaiian-music/

First Day of Summer Music News You Can Use

Monday live Muzit in NOLA includes Big Soul @ Apple Barrel

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

Building a guitar greater than the sum of its parts

http://www.unionleader.com/article/20150621/NEWS0206/150629957

Air Guitars invade Glastonbury

http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/Air-guitar-heroes-make-noise-Dadstonbury-Father-s/story-26738414-detail/story.html

Trash or Treasure?

http://www.premierguitar.com/articles/22677-trash-or-treasure-vox-v125-bass

Beautiful Music on Kaua'i

http://thegardenisland.com/news/local/beautiful-music/article_7165b4bb-cdb8-5a35-a29d-442885178b51.html

Summer Solstice with the New Orleans Ballet

http://www.nola.com/arts/index.ssf/2015/06/new_orleans_ballet_theatre_lea.html

No more identity crisis for the Firefly Festival

http://www.delawareonline.com/story/entertainment/firefly/2015/06/20/firefly-music-festival-delaware-grows-identity-crisis/29060715/

A Hawaiian music festival gets scrubbed at the last minute

http://khon2.com/2015/06/20/promoters-pull-concert-less-than-24-hours-before-event-thousands-outraged-3/

Lee Ann Womack grows up

https://www.bostonglobe.com/arts/music/2015/06/20/lee-ann-womack-grows-leaving-arenas-behind/ep65FpyMNKiXa0b2e19EWL/story.html

And a compleat guide to Summer in New York City

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/ultimate-summer-guide-nyc-parks-zoos-new-attractions-article-1.2265332

Summer Solstice Music News You Can Use

All downhill from here!

Sunday live Muzit in NOLA includes Loose Marbles @ 21st Amendment

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

Happy Father's Day from Chet Atkins

https://youtu.be/OVSHdwWzLo4

Joplin starts its own music fest

http://www.joplinglobe.com/news/inaugural-jazz-festival-hits-right-note/article_4de79d1c-17c7-11e5-8e93-bb0f02233e40.html

Another report from Rochester Jazz

http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/opinion/guest-column/2015/06/19/jazz-festival-vote-feet/28975091/

Happy 35th to "The Blues Brothers"

http://theboombox.com/blues-brothers-movie-james-brown-aretha-franklin/

Ookeleles invade Rockland

http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/ukulele-workshops-at-rockland-library/1364090?source=rss

Eddie Van Halen blames his guitar picks

http://www.inquisitr.com/2187462/eddie-van-halen-guitar-picks-gave-me-cancer/

A visit to the Olympia School of Guitar

http://www.thurstontalk.com/2015/06/20/olympia-guitar-school-lessons/

Ringo in the Movies

http://somethingelsereviews.com/2015/06/20/ringo-starr-movies-the-beatles/

And R.I.P. to New Orleans photographer Harold Baquet

http://www.wwltv.com/story/homepage/2015/06/19/noted-new-orleans-photographer-harold-baquet-dies-at-56/28977683/

Last Day of Spring Music News You Can Use

Saturday live Muzit in NOLA includes Brass-a-Holics @ Tip's

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

R.I.P. to Firesign Theatre's Phil "Nick Danger" Austin

http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwcomedy/article/The-Firesign-Theatres-Phil-Austin-Passes-Away-20150619

The Niihau Hula Legacy lives on

http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/29366490/niihau-hula-legacy-lives-on

Time for the 14th Rochester International Jazz Festival

http://www.twcnews.com/nys/rochester/news/2015/06/19/2015-rochester-jazz-festival.html

Taking Back Sunday return to Hawai'i

http://www.honolulupulse.com/2015/06/taking-back-sunday-2015/

R.I.P. to Holmes Brother Wendell

http://www.dailypress.com/entertainment/blog/dp-popcorn-wendell-holmes-dies-0619-story.html

The Peach Music Festival adds to its lineup

http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Allman-Brothers-Band-Blues-Traveler-Added-to-Peach-Music-Festival-Lineup-20150619

Edith Prickley sighting

http://www.thespec.com/whatson-story/5686620-andrea-martin-on-old-friends-and-the-beauty-of-broadway/

Los Lobos head to the Cape of Cod

http://wellfleet.wickedlocal.com/article/20150619/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/150616196

And R.I.P. to New Orleans Music legend Harold Battiste

http://www.nola.com/music/index.ssf/2015/06/harold_battiste_dies.html

Aloha Friday Music News You Can Use

Friday live Muzit in NOLA includes 4 back-to-back shows @ 30/90

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

Music by the River time

http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/entertainment/308280181.html

Solstice Music Fest time in CT

http://www.nhregister.com/arts-and-entertainment/20150618/blues-soul-rock-jazz-and-more-at-solstice-music-festival

This weekend's music in Asbury Park

http://www.app.com/story/entertainment/music/2015/06/19/blues-americana-shows-aplenty-weekend/28860877/

Hungry Like the Wolf

http://www.telegram.com/article/20150618/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/150619237

3 ways Eddie Van Halen changed rock guitar forever

http://www.houstonpress.com/music/three-ways-eddie-van-halen-changed-rock-guitar-forever-7476824

A new VOX guitar amp

http://www.guitarworld.com/review-vox-custom-series-ac10c1

Guitars invade OK City

http://newsok.com/oklahoma-city-university-to-host-world-class-guitar-convention/article/5428222

A report from this year's Festival of Chichester

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

And here's the lineup for this fall's Voodoo Experience

http://www.theneworleansadvocate.com/features/12684259-171/voodoo-music-arts-experience

Throwback Thursday Music News You Can Use

Today's live Muzit in NOLA includes Smoking Time Jazz Club @ 21st Amendment

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

Blues invade Lake Placid

http://www.lakeplacidnews.com/page/content.detail/id/523573/Lake-Placid-hosts-blues-festival-this-weekend.html?nav=5005

Zydeco invades Long Beach

http://www.presstelegram.com/arts-and-entertainment/20150617/long-beach-bayou-festival-musicians-have-blues-zydeco-music-in-their-blood

Sonny Landreth sighting

http://www.capitalgazette.com/entertainment/ph-ac-en-musicbox-column-0619-20150619-story.html#page=1

Defying Death!

http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/jazzgoldenage.html

Another report from the Vancouver Jazz Fest

https://www.straight.com/music/472316/sounds-south-africa-come-td-vancouver-international-jazz-festival

Hoagy's Workshop, circa 2015

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

Gypsy Music invades Fiji

http://www.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=310299

Crazy true stories about some classic guitar riffs

http://wzlx.cbslocal.com/2015/06/17/10-crazy-true-stories-behind-rocks-most-famous-guitar-riffs/

And a Governors Island pavilion gets recycled

http://www.architecturaldigest.com/blogs/daily/2015/06/governors-island-pavilion