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Richard Sudhalter On Cornetist Bix Beiderbecke
A cornetist and jazz scholar, Sudhalter remembers overlooked cornetist Bix Beiderbecke with Marian McPartland. Beiderbecke had a short career in the 1920s, but he influenced a wide spectrum of artists, from Hoagy Carmichael to Miles Davis. McPartland plays Beiderbecke's most famous piano compos ... more »
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A cornetist and jazz scholar, Sudhalter remembers overlooked cornetist Bix Beiderbecke with Marian McPartland. Beiderbecke had a short career in the 1920s, but he influenced a wide spectrum of artists, from Hoagy Carmichael to Miles Davis. McPartland plays Beiderbecke's most famous piano compos ... more »
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Aussie Band Rocks The U.N. For The Disabled
Australian indie rock band Rudely Interrupted recently played at the United Nations as part of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Rudely Interrupted, comprised of musicians with disabilities, is believed to be the first rock band to play the U.N.
NPR.org – Jan 2, 2009 5:32 PM [GMT] – comment?
Australian indie rock band Rudely Interrupted recently played at the United Nations as part of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Rudely Interrupted, comprised of musicians with disabilities, is believed to be the first rock band to play the U.N.
NPR.org – Jan 2, 2009 5:32 PM [GMT] – comment?
Ticketmaster defends resale site
TORONTO - TicketMaster says it is providing consumers with better protection through its resale site TicketsNow, which offers concert tickets at many times their face value, but consumer advocates say such a setup should be illegal.
Canoe.ca – Jan 2, 2009 5:22 PM [GMT] – comment?
TORONTO - TicketMaster says it is providing consumers with better protection through its resale site TicketsNow, which offers concert tickets at many times their face value, but consumer advocates say such a setup should be illegal.
Canoe.ca – Jan 2, 2009 5:22 PM [GMT] – comment?
Live Wilco DVD To Precede New Album
As first tipped here in August 2007, Wilco will release its first concert DVD, "Ashes of American Flags," chronicling February 2008 visits to Nashville's Ryman Auditorium and Tulsa, Okla.'s Cain Ballroom.
Billboard.com – Jan 2, 2009 5:03 PM [GMT] – comment?
As first tipped here in August 2007, Wilco will release its first concert DVD, "Ashes of American Flags," chronicling February 2008 visits to Nashville's Ryman Auditorium and Tulsa, Okla.'s Cain Ballroom.
Billboard.com – Jan 2, 2009 5:03 PM [GMT] – comment?
Allman Brothers Band Set For '09 Beacon Run
After postponing the 2008 edition of its annual run of shows at New York's Beacon Theatre due to health concerns for frontman Gregg Allman, the Allman Brothers Band will return to the venue this year.
Billboard.com – Jan 2, 2009 4:43 PM [GMT] – comment?
After postponing the 2008 edition of its annual run of shows at New York's Beacon Theatre due to health concerns for frontman Gregg Allman, the Allman Brothers Band will return to the venue this year.
Billboard.com – Jan 2, 2009 4:43 PM [GMT] – comment?
Prince To Roll Out Three Albums This Year
Prince is planning to release three new albums in 2009 without the assistance of a record label, according to an interview with the Los Angeles Times. A "major retailer" is in talks with the artist to release the music physically, while a new Prince Web site will sell it in digital form.
Billboard.com – Jan 2, 2009 4:40 PM [GMT] – comment?
Prince is planning to release three new albums in 2009 without the assistance of a record label, according to an interview with the Los Angeles Times. A "major retailer" is in talks with the artist to release the music physically, while a new Prince Web site will sell it in digital form.
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Disabled Guitarist Finds New Sound In Mbira
For a musician, essential tremor disorder can be devastating. The disease affects fine motor coordination, causing hands to shake. But guitarist Richard Crandell has found a new way to continue composing and performing.
NPR.org – Jan 2, 2009 4:36 PM [GMT] – comment?
For a musician, essential tremor disorder can be devastating. The disease affects fine motor coordination, causing hands to shake. But guitarist Richard Crandell has found a new way to continue composing and performing.
NPR.org – Jan 2, 2009 4:36 PM [GMT] – comment?
Kelly Sweet On Mountain Stage
The 19-year-old singer traverses both pop and jazz, and is comfortable singing in multiple languages. She performs selections from her debut album, We Are One, with the Mountain Stage house band.
NPR.org – Jan 2, 2009 4:34 PM [GMT] – comment?
The 19-year-old singer traverses both pop and jazz, and is comfortable singing in multiple languages. She performs selections from her debut album, We Are One, with the Mountain Stage house band.
NPR.org – Jan 2, 2009 4:34 PM [GMT] – comment?
Jack Black discovers his country music DNA through wife's family
NEW YORK - Jack Black may have been schooled in rock, but now he'd like to sing at the Grand Ole Opry with wife Tanya Haden's family, who recently turned him on to bluegrass music.
Canoe.ca – Jan 2, 2009 3:58 PM [GMT] – comment?
NEW YORK - Jack Black may have been schooled in rock, but now he'd like to sing at the Grand Ole Opry with wife Tanya Haden's family, who recently turned him on to bluegrass music.
Canoe.ca – Jan 2, 2009 3:58 PM [GMT] – comment?
Jack Black discovers his country music DNAAP - Jack Black may have been schooled in rock, but now he'd like to sing at the Grand Ole Opry with wife Tanya Haden's family, who recently turned him on to bluegrass music.
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