7-11 Music News You Can Use

Aloha Friday live muzit in New Orleans includes Papa Marsalis @ Snug Harbor

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

Red Bank now has a summer Jazz Cafe

http://www.app.com/story/entertainment/music/2014/07/11/summer-jazz-caf-red-bank/12468251/

Jazz on the canyon rim

http://magicvalley.com/entertainment/jazz-on-the-canyon-rim-not-to-be-missed/article_5167c30a-089a-11e4-adfa-0019bb2963f4.html

Another report from Waterfront Blues

http://oregonmusicnews.com/United-by-Music-at-Safeway-Waterfront-Blues-festival-2014

John Mayall loves being on the road

http://www.calgaryherald.com/entertainment/music/Blues+icon+John+Mayall+loves+life+road/10018682/story.html

Electra Guitars updates a classic

http://www.premierguitar.com/articles/21088-electra-guitars-updates-the-invicta

It's the singing detective!

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2687800/Policeman-takes-busker-s-guitar-breaks-song-Tour-France-crowds.html

California culture with lots of Aloha

http://www.ocregister.com/articles/exhibit-628495-hawaii-ukulele.html

The Beatles 50th TV tribute gets 6 EMMY nominations

http://www.examiner.com/article/beatles-50th-anniversary-tv-special-nominated-for-six-emmy-awards

And Riverside Live in upstate New York announces its 2014 season

http://www.postbulletin.com/entertainment/los-lobos-to-open-riverside-live-series/article_718ff68a-2ae0-5f26-917c-f9c0fc346bf9.html

Thursday Music News You Can Use

Thursday's live New Orleans muzit includes David Shaw @ Tip's

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

Blues time in Pleasant Hill

http://www.insidebayarea.com/news/ci_26110487/blues-brews-tap-at-pleasant-hill-festival

Gary Clark Jr. sighted

http://www.macombdaily.com/arts-and-entertainment/20140709/sound-check-gary-clark-jr-grateful-to-be-playing-music

Jazz music with Israeli roots

http://www.jewishjournal.com/culture/article/alon_nechushtan_jazz_music_with_israeli_roots

Checking out this year's Belleayre Music Fest

http://www.dailyfreeman.com/arts-and-entertainment/20140709/at-belleayre-music-festival-jazz-opera-rock

Slack Key Friday in Quimper Grange

http://www.ptleader.com/arts_and_entertainment/hawaiian-slack-key-guitar-night-is-july/article_51656d38-06c6-11e4-86d9-001a4bcf6878.html

A review of Edith Prickley's new tv series, "Working the Engels"

http://variety.com/2014/tv/reviews/tv-review-working-the-engels-1201255381/

An honor for Guitar Center

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/guitar-center-wins-2014-technology-return-on-investment-award-from-nucleus-research-2014-07-09-9173419

Some new badass guitar strings

http://www.fastcompany.com/3032770/most-creative-people/these-badass-guitar-strings-were-inspired-by-the-cables-on-the-brooklyn

And Ringo makes his modeling debut

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/ringo-starr-becomes-a-model-for-the-first-time-and-hes-pretty-pleased-about-it-9594613.html

Hump Day Music News You Can Use

Poi Boy Tom Moffatt Gabs about this week in 1970, when Janis Joplin did her one and only Hawai'i concert

http://www.midweek.com/hawaii-entertainment/uncle-toms-gabbin/pretty-little-liars-thor-dark-world/

Steve Hillage sighted

http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Guitar-Legend-Steve-Hillage-Releases-Live-At-The-Rainbow-1977-CD-20140708#.U70kHkCvPIM

And one of Bill Frisell

http://www.twincities.com/music/ci_26106432/review-guitarist-bill-frisell-revisits-hits-that-inspired

A new challenge from Preston Thompson Guitars

http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/2040213

A new Ookelele wins a design award

http://www.sonicstate.com/amped/2014/07/08/ukulele-wins-design-award/

The most animated Beatle

http://www.popmatters.com/post/183395-ringo-starr-the-most-animated-beatle/

While Sir Paul goes back on the road

http://home.nzcity.co.nz/news/article.aspx?id=189698&cat=985&fm=newsmain%2Cnarts

Another Essence Fest update

http://www.sunherald.com/2014/07/07/5687275/record-attendance-at-20th-essence.html

The professor of all things Hawaiian

http://thegardenisland.com/news/local/professor-of-all-things-hawaiian/article_90b8f1f4-0670-11e4-b6c0-0019bb2963f4.html

And today's live music in New Orleans includes the Dukes of Dixieland on the Steamboat Natchez

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

Tuesday Music News You Can Use

Welcome back my friends...15 items today!

Tuesday live music in NOLA includes A.J. Croce @ Maple Leaf

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

A look ahead to this weekend's Jazz Fest in Binghamton

http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20140707/NEWS01/307070010/Binghamton-Music-Jazz-Festival-returns-weekend?nclick_check=1

A memorial service for Horace Silver

http://www.ny1.com/content/news/211831/memorial-service-held-for-jazz-legend-horace-silver/

New music from Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker

http://www.kentucky.com/2014/07/07/3325868/critics-pick-jack-bruce-silver.html

Blues Festival time in Kalamazoo

http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2014/07/kalamazoo_blues_festival_23_ac.html

Edward Scissorhands stars in Paul McCartney's new video

http://www.craveonline.com/music/articles/720435-johnny-depp-stars-in-new-paul-mccartney-video-for-early-days

Meet Diarrhea Planet!

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/diarrhea-planets-dizzying-guitar-quartet-rages-rips-and-grooves-20140707

Some 20 Dollar Nose Bleed Chords

http://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/f/fall_out_boy/20_dollar_nose_bleed_ver3_crd.htm

A preview of the 2014 Cairns Ookelele Fest

http://www.cairnspost.com.au/news/cairns/photos-fnjpusyw-1226980105768

How to experience The Beatles in Las Vegas

http://www.usatoday.com/experience/las-vegas/best-of-vegas/how-to-experience-the-beatles-in-las-vegas/12274451/

A recap of Waterfront Blues

http://www.oregonlive.com/bluesfest/index.ssf/2014/07/favorite_moment_waterfront_blues_festival.html

A report from Day 4 of Essence Fest in New Orleans

http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/music-festivals/6150316/essence-festival-2014-day-4-lionel-richie-erykah-badu

The Kentucky Sisters and old-time tunes

http://wkms.org/post/kentucky-sisters-and-old-time-tunes-doorways-history

Kailua landmark Hungry Ear Records is closing its flagship store

http://www.staradvertiser.com/s?action=login&f=y&id=265990791&id=265990791

And a preview of City of Water Day in NYC

http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2014/07/free_historic_ship_tours_boat_rides_in_hoboken_nyc_during.html

Gone Fishin'!

Back tomorrow...

Sunday Music News You Can Use

Sunday's live New Orleans muzit includes Hot 8 Brass Band @ Howlin' Wolf

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

Checking out this year's Jazz Fest @ Drayton Harbor

http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2014/07/05/3722593/drayton-harbor-music-festival.html?sp=/99/600/

Festival Miami 2014 announces its lineup

http://www.miamiherald.com/2014/07/06/4216914/festival-miamis-2014-lineup-features.html

While the Fillmore Street Jazz Festival brings back memories

http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Fillmore-Jazz-Festival-brings-back-memories-of-5601808.php

Kids learn the Blues on harmonica

http://qctimes.com/news/local/kids-learn-the-blues-on-harmonica/article_9d0de981-f58c-51e0-b3bc-1d15c683c388.html

A report from Day 2 of Waterfront

http://www.oregonlive.com/bluesfest/index.ssf/2014/07/searching_for_that_old_authent.html

A huge turnout to remember Reverend Dennis

http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/breaking/20140705_Slackkey_master_Dennis_Kamakahi_remembered_at_memorial_service.html

How Megadeath's guitarist migrated to Japanese Pop

http://www.npr.org/2014/07/05/328513393/megadeth-guitarist-marty-friedmans-journey-to-japanese-pop

Dean Torrence gets people strumming Ookeleles

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/la-et-ms-strummers-surf-city-20140706-story.html#page=1

And "All Things Considered" with NRBQ's Terry Adams

http://www.npr.org/2014/07/05/328888399/longtime-rockers-nrbq-get-down-to-brass-tacks-in-new-album?ft=1&f=1039

Saturday Music News You Can Use

Saturday's live music in New Orleans includes Bamboula 2000 @ Armstrong Park

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

The R & B Foundation remembers Bobby Womack and Little Jimmy Scott

http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=175433

Lake Shawnee gets the Blues

http://cjonline.com/life/arts-entertainment/2014-07-04/hot-music-mild-temps-make-blues-festival-best-attended

The Bay Area says Aloha to Reverend Dennis

http://blog.sfgate.com/hawaii/2014/07/04/hawaii-bay-area-bid-farewell-to-dennis-kamakahi-but-not-his-music/

Juice Night Out

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/entertainment/2014/07/05/juice-music-festival-jazz-july-night/12174679/

A preview of Music and Beyond

http://ottawacitizen.com/entertainment/music/five-to-see-at-music-and-beyond

The Halifax Jazz Fest battens down the hatches

http://globalnews.ca/news/1432175/halifax-jazz-fest-workshop-helps-nurture-up-and-coming-local-artists/

Some new online guitar lessons

http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/2035181

Marinucci talks with Pattie Boyd (Part 1)

http://www.examiner.com/article/exclusive-pattie-boyd-on-the-beatles-and-filming-a-hard-day-s-night-part-1

And chowing down Schnitzel on Governors Island

http://jpupdates.com/2014/07/04/governors-island-island-schnitzel-ice-cream-greenfield/

4th of July Music News You Can Use

Independence Day music in New Orleans includes Rude-a-bagas @ Checkpoint Charlie

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

The night Jazz became legit

http://www.vaildaily.com/opinion/columns/12065439-113/jazz-music-hall-classical

R.I.P. to jazz flutist Paul Horn

http://www.mercurynews.com/music/ci_26087427/grammy-winning-jazz-flutist-paul-horn-dies-at

Straight Whiskey Blues

http://www.gazettetimes.com/entertainment/music/straight-whiskey-blues/article_b5e66408-024b-11e4-9c7f-0019bb2963f4.html

Western Swing Summer

http://www.cowboysindians.com/Blog/July-2014/The-C-I-Playlist-Western-Swing-Summer/

Girl on Guitar

http://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2014/jul/03/girl-on-guitar-joni-mitchell-radio-review

Grand Guitar gets a new owner

http://www.tricities.com/news/article_15c89980-02c5-11e4-bcfa-001a4bcf6878.html

Ringo heads to Horseshoe

http://www.memphisflyer.com/memphis/ringo-starr-at-horseshoe-tunica/Content?oid=3696182

Sarah Borges, on her own

http://www.bostonglobe.com/arts/music/2014/07/03/her-own-sarah-borges-gets-back-into-groove/rzBjtAxzpsPAUMP4by04KM/story.html

And some Big Ookelele Tours

http://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2014/07/03/4038547.htm

Thursday Music News You Can Use

New Orleans live music for Thursday

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

A jazz pianist tries his hand at classical

http://www.sfgate.com/music/article/Makoto-Ozone-Jazz-pianist-tries-his-hand-at-5596096.php

Stanley Jordan talks Music Therapy

http://live.wsj.com/video/jazz-guitarist-stanley-jordan-on-music-therapy-benefits/BC8E077D-508C-4E53-8DA8-0F893E8B89F6.html#!BC8E077D-508C-4E53-8DA8-0F893E8B89F6

The Chicago Blues

http://www.listener.co.nz/culture/music/the-chicago-blues/

Saturday in the Park

http://siouxcityjournal.com/weekender/music/saturday-in-the-park-two-decades-of-killer-music/article_89ef7154-beec-55a2-b6b3-0f33c2f523fb.html

Kenny Aronoff recalls his best and worst gigs

http://www.musicradar.com/news/drums/kenny-aronoff-my-best-and-worst-gigs-ever-602963/1#null

A Gibson Guitar mystery

http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2014/07/gibson_guitar_mystery_wisconsi.html

Ookelele Pantomime

http://www.gloucestercitizen.co.uk/World-s-ukulele-pantomime-performed-Gloucester/story-21318311-detail/story.html

A former George Harrison house goes on the auction block

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/former-beatles-star-george-harrisons-7357647

And Ivan Neville makes a French Quarter video

http://www.offbeat.com/2014/07/02/ivan-neville-stars-french-quarter-music-video/

Hump Day Music News You Can Use

Uncle Tom Moffatt heads to Zippy's for some Ono Pops

http://www.midweek.com/hawaii-entertainment/uncle-toms-gabbin/tony-orlando-miss-a-suzy-la-toya-jackson/

A new rising star in Stupid Music

http://www.myplainview.com/lifestyles/article_18d3022e-0170-11e4-8e7d-0019bb2963f4.html

3 new music festivals Down Under

http://www.tonedeaf.com.au/410601/three-new-aussie-music-festivals-set-to-soothe-the-big-day-out-blues.htm

Here's the lineup for this year's Biscuits and Blues

http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/2028169

A guitar shop that pulls all the right strings

https://www.therecord.com/news-story/4608021-guitar-shop-pulls-all-the-right-strings/

Time for the Northeast Air Guitar competition

http://manhattan.ny1.com/content/news/211460/air-guitar-competition-participants-get-ready-to-shred/

How to play "New York State of Mind" on the Ookelele

http://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/b/billy_joel/new_york_state_of_mind_ver2_ukulele_crd_1498375id_01072014date.htm

AXS TV gets ready to honor Starkey

http://emptylighthouse.com/ringo-starr-be-honored-axs-tv-1404540366

It's Birdfoot Festival Time in New Orleans

http://www.theneworleansadvocate.com/features/9287304-171/young-musicians-flock-to-no

And today's live music in NOLA

http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar?start_date=2014-07-02

July 1st Music News You Can Use

Came up 1 item short yesterday, so 11 for the price of 10 today!

July 1 live muzit in NOLA

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

The perfect city for music?

http://www.smh.com.au/travel/the-perfect-city-for-music-except-for-the-terrible-jazz-20140701-3b55w.html

The day jazz fans had a riot

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/worldfolkandjazz/10935806/The-day-Jazz-fans-had-a-riot.html

A Bob Dylan manuscript sells for big buck$

http://www.tucsonweekly.com/TheRange/archives/2014/06/30/bob-dylans-like-a-rolling-stone-manuscript-sells-for-2-million

Some new guitar straps

http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/2025913

A report from Glastonbury 2014

http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/entertainment/glastonbury_2014_significant_others.html

Cleveland Rocks to Starkey and Band

http://www.cleveland.com/music/index.ssf/2014/06/ringo_starr_and_his_all-starr.html

Chubby Checker sighting

http://www.qchron.com/editions/central/songwriters-hall-of-fame-honors-the-men-behind-the-hits/article_cbe6a738-0096-11e4-a170-0019bb2963f4.html

On tour with Lira

http://afkinsider.com/62270/qa-south-african-lira-finds-us-a-tough-crowd/

Edith Prickley heads to the Cape of Cod

http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20140630/NEWS/406300318

And some new royalty-free background music sees the light of day

http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwgeeks/article/Royalty-free-Music-Website-Releases-More-Gratis-Background-Music-20140701

Last Day of June Music News You Can Use

That month certainly flew by!

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

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

Martin Guitar turns up the volume

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

Another preview of Montreal Jazz 2014

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

Ringo sells out in Chicago

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

Time for the Summer Strum

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

A forgotten genius of the NOLA Sound

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

New faces in Portland this year

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

It may be time to buy a new guitar

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

And how Molly Lewis built her indie music career

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

Sunday Music News You Can Use

Welcome back! We're glad you made it!

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

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

Jazz music and Seventies cars-the perfect match?

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

A great day in Portsmouth

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

Checking out this year's Mohawk Valley Blues Fest

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

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

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

The story behind a Picasso classic

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

Another report from this year's All Starr Band tour

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

Ookeleles made out of plant fiber?

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

New Orleans comes to Governors Island

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

And Sonny Rollins on all that jazz

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

Gone Fishin'

Back on Sunday

Aloha Friday Music News You Can Use

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

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

Cleveland Rocks

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

A guitar specialist who keeps musicians from Fretting

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

Time again for the Lehigh Valley Classical Guitar Festival

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

Producer Stuart Epps looks back

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

Update on the Gerry Rafferty guitar auction

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

Live music is coming to the airport in NOLA

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

New York's Apollo Theatre announces its new season

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

Bach & Jazz?

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

And Dr. John is working on a tribute to Satchmo

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

Thursday Music News You Can Use

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

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

Pacifica gets the Led out

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

Announcing the Bob Wills Fiddle Festival!

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

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

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

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

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

Roots Music comes to Tuckerton

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

Ronnie Earl sighted

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

Upcoming music on Kaua'i

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

Starkey shuffles off to Buffalo

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

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

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

Hump Day Music News You Can Use

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

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

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

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

A preview of tomorrow's Twin Cities Jazz Festival

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

While Field of Blues takes off on Saturday

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

The heart of Aloha

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

Marty Walsh sighted

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

Hard Rock Guitar arrives in Sioux City

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

NBC runs into problems with its new Beatles series

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

Sarah Borges returns to action

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

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

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

Tuesday Music News You Can Use

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

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

First report from this year's Vancouver Jazz Fest

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

Meet a scavenger of old music

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

Safeway Festival talks to the good Commander

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

The American Blues Theatre revives an old classic

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

Another new Guitar Gadget

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

While a new guitar pays tribute to Alfa Romeo

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

"A Hard Day's Night" is back.

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

The Fair Lawn Five reunite with Ringo

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

And would Los Lobos survive at the Minnesota Zoo?

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

Monday Music News You Can Use

Welcome back!

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

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

A visit to America's Classic Jazz Festival

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

Mosaic releases a Louis Armstrong compilation

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

Slim Harpo gets some recognition

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

A Gerry Rafferty guitar goes on the auction block

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

Another update from the Ringo Tour

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

Still singing in Italian in Sao Paulo

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

Music takes over Normal

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

New Orleans' VoodooFest 2014 announces its lineup

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

And a Prohibition Picnic on Governors Island

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

Gone Fishin'

Back on Monday!

Summer Solstice Music News You Can Use

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

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

Willie K. goes back to school

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

When Chopin gets all jazzed up

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

A report from Day 1 of Elkhart Jazz

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

The Alpena Blues Festival gets underway

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

The Nashville Sounds have a new scoreboard

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

Ringo on the road

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

Ookeleles ignite Cleveland

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

Mozart to Masekela in Europe this summer

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

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

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

Aloha Friday Music News You Can Use

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

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

Clearwater Jazz turns 35

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

Another report from the 2014 Chicago Blues Festival

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

Time for the annual international guitar festival in Hamilton

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

Dave Grohl does D.C.

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

Jim Boggia sighting

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

Another new Guitar Gadget

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

Finding a way to make music in Madison

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

Starkey and Band play The Beacon

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

And R.I.P. to songwriter Gerry Goffin

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

Thursday Music News You Can Use

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

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

The night a Beatle came calling

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

A Guitar God among men

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

Los Lobos head to Radar O'Reilly-Land

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

While Starkey and band headed to Davio's in Beantown

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

Yet another Ookelele World Record Bid

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

The Global Music Projects comes to New Orleans

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

NRBQ's Terry Adams Talks Story

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

Remembering George Harrison's "Wonderwall"

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

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

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

Hump Day Music News You Can Use

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

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

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

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

While NOLA's Dew Drop Inn announces its fall lineup

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

Death Blues returns

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

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

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

Making guitars out of scrap

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

Off to Hawai'i to play Ookelele

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

"The chemistry is just incredible"

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

Steve Berlin Talks Story

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

And the Clifford Brown Jazz Festival returns to Wilmington

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

Tuesday Music News You Can Use

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

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

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

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

Checking out this year's Playboy Jazz Festival

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

Blues comes to Cherry Hill Park

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

The Beatles head back to Mono

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

R.I.P. to guitar tech Chris Kutcher

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

Meet The D'ukes

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

The urbanists's guide to New Orleans

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

Ethiopian folk meets jazz and gospel

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

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

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

Monday Music News You Can Use

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

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

Juneteenth Jazz Fest time in Utica

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

A look at Amazon Prime Music

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

Jazz' Interstellar Voyager

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

Magical Jazz in the heart of Lagos

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

Blues and Brews in Flagstaff

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

Guitars and Groceries

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

Richie Sambora remembers Les Paul

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

Yet another Ookelele record attempt

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

And R.I.P. to composer Lee Hyla

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

Father's Day Music News You Can Use

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

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

A report from day 1 of CrossBorders

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

The Greeley Blues Jam draws a crowd

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

The music of coffee and donuts

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

Remembering jazz pianist Mark Flugge

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

Starkey does Albany

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

African Guitar 101

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

A new NBC series about The Beatles?

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

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

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

And R.I.P. to Casey Kasem

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

Saturday Music News You Can Use

Bike Week!

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

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

Blues on the Hill returns to Harlingen

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

A preview of this year's Pop Ferguson Heritage Fest

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

Jack Garner's Jazz Fest Advice

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

Checking out this year's Gnaoua Festival

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

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

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

The story behind the opening credits of Bob's Burgers

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

The best All Starr is Ringo

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

Checking out this year's Oyster Fest in NOLA

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

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

http://exclaim.ca/News/rip_jazz_legend_twin_peaks_star_jimmy_scott

Friday the 13th Music News You Can Use

It's Raining

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

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

Blues Against Hunger

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

Jazz on the Porch

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

One night of Judys

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

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

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

Dick Thompson sighting

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

A preview of this weekend's Mummers Parade in Philly

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

A visit to Little Tokyo's U-Space

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

Roots & Boots

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

And Day 2 on the Road to Bonnaroo

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

Stormy Thursday Music News You Can Use

It's Raining

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

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

The Beatles' Australian setlist from 50 years ago today

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

A guitar teacher imparts more than just chords

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

Guitar according to Duke

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

Lira heads to America

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

Jake heads to Junction

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

The best jukeboxes in New Orleans

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

The summer music series at Waikiki Aquarium returns

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

A report from last weekend's Governors Ball

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

And did The Beatles really visit Lubbock?

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

Kamehameha Day Music News You Can Use

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

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

Songs for awesome 70's cars

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

Some tips for the upcoming TD Jazz Fest in Canada

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

Dan Hicks heads to Oklahoma

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

Almost Steel Guitar Festival time on O'ahu

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

A look ahead to this year's Chicago Blues Fest

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

A Mick Fleetwood sighting

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

Slack Key time on Fox Island

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

Latest Beatles News from Marinucci

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

And Tucson has a new guitar store

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

Tuesday Music News You Can Use

Got music festival news?

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

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

A Dave Alvin sighting (Phil too)

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

A preview of Blues Weekend in Arkansas, which starts Thursday

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

While the Black Hills BBQ Fest is also ready to roll

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

As is the Sunflower Music Festival

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

Looking ahead to next week's Rochester International Jazz Fest

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

Meet guitar maker Randy Wood

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

Eddie Brigati sighting

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

Guitar Hero for bird watchers?

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

And Edith Prickley heads to P-Town

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

Monday Music News You Can Use

Welcome Back!

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

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

A Stupid Musician gets honored

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

A report from Blue Water

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

And one from Waterfront

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

Johnny Winter enlists some friends for his new album

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

A boy and his guitar

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

Just being Buddy Guy

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

Another new song tab

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

Belfast Maine says Aloha to the Ookelele

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

And an Australian artists remembers the day he painted The Beatles

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

Gone Fishin'

Back on Monday!

Saturday Music News You Can Use

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

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

Trumpeting the great gospel of Jazz

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

From Jazz to Salsa

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

It's Shannon Street Music Fest time

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

And also time for Blue Waters

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

A 25 hour Blues-a-Thon

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

A Tumbleweed Symphony

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

John Pizzarelli goes to the symphony

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

Happy 25th to "Flowers in the Dirt"

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

And Tahiti, Crepes, Raw Fish and Ookeleles

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

D-Day Music News You Can Use

Thank you to The Greatest Generation!

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

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

A peek at the new Roy Orbison documentary

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

Starkey cuts a new album

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

And he also is doing a TV special

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

Jimmy Page will auction some guitars for charity

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

The Swedish Fist head to Savannah

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

Happy 50th to "Chapel of Love"

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

A preview of this year's Governor's Ball

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

Beaufort Homegrown is underway

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

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

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

Thursday Music News You Can Use

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

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

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

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

Blues and Brews in Yakima

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

Tunes at Target Field

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

A new Blues Festival in Brevard

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

Jon Langford channels some Stupid Music

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

Checking out this year's Jazz on Jefferson

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

Big news for 2 music festivals in Arizona

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

Jake heads to Saratoga

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

And Martin Short plays it fast and loose

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