In 1982, Sony and Philips introduced the compact disc, a digital music playback format that used a laser to read the disc. The compact disc was expected to quickly replace the long play record album (LP) that Columbia had introduced in 1949. The product took off quickly, even at a retail price that […]
A hand shot up out of the audience and waved emphatically, attempting to catch the celebrity’s attention. The spotlit fiddler peered out into the darkness and candidly asked, “Do I know you? Am I related to you?”
The whole room burst into laughter and I felt like I was right there with Natalie MacMaster in her […]
Track listing
‘88 AKA Come Down On Me
‘68 AKA Only Time
‘93 AKA Don’t Stop Now
‘95 AKA Make Things Right
‘79 AKA The Shouty Track
‘75 AKA Stay With You
‘76 AKA The Slow Train
‘90 AKA Man Like Me
‘64 AKA Go
North London duo Fred Deakin and Nick Franglen AKA Lemon Jelly return with their unique brand of downbeat madness, […]
Time sure does fly by fast. While I am more than aware that we are in the early stages of the 21st century, it was recently pointed out to me that music from the 1980s now fall into the oldies genre. Oldies!? How could the music from my youth possibly receive the same label as […]
It is true that used pianos are sometimes better than new ones. The 1920 were marked by pianos of the highest quality. But a word of caution must be sounded. Before buying a used piano, seek the advice of a professional technician, or buy from a reputable piano dealer. There’s often a fine line between […]
Country Music sensation Tim McGraw has released his second greatest hits CD appropriately titled Greatest Hits Vol. 2.
I have to say McGraw’s music always sounds fresh to me. He seems to completely escape that all too familiar “been in the business, cranking out CD’s for… years” sound. After nine CD’s you could almost forgive him […]
Do you sit down at the piano and feel anxiety or peace? Are you anxious to begin creating or does the thought of being at your instrument bring you a sense of well being? It all begins with what you’re telling yourself. If you think that what you are doing is not good enough, it’s […]
The Truth Behind Press Kits, Bios, and Controlling Your Image
A lot of what you have been told about creating your image is false. This article is meant to be a simple list of things that might surprise you as a musician. Some of you have had “managers” misguide you. You know the drill. Your guitar […]
U2s lead singer Bono isn’t content with being part of a top band. Fashion and Music - well I’m sure they can mix! Bono was born Paul David Hewson in 1960 in Dublin Ireland. His stage name is Bono.
Bono is the lead singer of US, he is also a songwriter. […]
In this article I’ll explain how to make your guitar squeal with Pinch Harmonics.
A lot of guitarists have trouble learning how to do these, but it’s really a simple technique.
I’m going to touch on all types of harmonics in an effort to explain how Pinch Harmonics work when your playing the guitar.
If your like me […]