Doc goes pink as tribute to late wife Oct 29, 2008
WHEN Keane first emerged with their debut album Hopes and Fears, they seemed happily entrenched in the sort of acoustic guitar numbers that would land them a place in supermarket CD charts and compilation albums aplenty for years to come. There's more to pumpkins than just carving them up for Halloween. (Halesowen News)
Walden Pond spurs tribute play Oct 24, 2008
That totally took us by surprise, but it validates how important Thoreau is, Jonathon said, standing by Thoreau s cabin site, an acoustic guitar slung over his shoulder. It validates how critical his writing is to the current green movement. (Concord Journal, MA)
On A Long Road, Norfolk Bound Oct 24, 2008
Mr. McConnell played in a punk band as a teenage until his father took him to an Irish concert and he discovered the sound of acoustic guitar. Mr. Podolak began with the piano at age 10 and then the banjo at 16, playing the synthesizer in a Guns N Roses basement band. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Sonic Spotlight: John Saye Oct 23, 2008
PLAYS: Martin acoustic guitar. MUSICAL ROOTS: "I started playing the guitar in 2002, when I was a freshman at Appalachian State University. I guess I'd always wanted to learn how to play the guitar, so I was determined to teach myself. And as a freshman, I had plenty of time to do it.". (The Augusta Chronicle)
TGI Wednesday Oct 23, 2008
SESSIONS AT DU VIN, with James McCarthy, folk rock, acoustic guitar and vocals; 7 p.m.; Brasserie Du Vin; 545-1115. MANOA DNA, jazz, R 7-10:30 p.m.; Gordon Biersch; 599-4877. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Stars align to croon for their candidates in North Carolina Oct 21, 2008
Advertisements Josh Shaffer, Staff Writer CHAPEL HILL - With acoustic guitar and gentle voice, James Taylor crooned "America the Beautiful" to a hushed hometown crowd of thousands Monday night -- a fervent but soft-spoken pitch for Sen. Barack Obama. (News & Observer)
White Shoes to perform in New York Oct 18, 2008
The band that consists of Sari (vocals), Rio Farabi (acoustic guitar), Saleh (electric guitar, vocals), Mela Virgana (piano, viola) and John (drums, vibes), released their self-titled album in 2005. They have also written songs for film soundtracks, such as Janji Joni (Joni's Promise). (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Fleet Foxes back to the mainland after overseas tour Oct 17, 2008
The band discussed their opinions on Europe, having recently returned from a tour overseas, and singer Pecknold declared the 2007 Academy Award nominated film "There Will Be Blood" to be the "best movie ever." Solo act Frank Fairfield opened the night with his homespun folk songs, switching between banjo, violin, and acoustic guitar. Fairfield brought the whole audience back to a time where amplifiers had not yet been invented. (The Suffolk Journal, MA)
Best Buy adding education to its music mix Oct 13, 2008
-based WorkshopLive Inc. s online interactive music lessons for acoustic guitar, electric guitar, drums and other instruments. The WorkshopLive products will be available in more than 400 Best Buy stores and online at BestBuy. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Morgan Clyburn: One Step Beyond (Part I) Oct 7, 2008
" What sort of help is available for overloaded athletes? A lot of time management skills training helped and also help from the staff we have here in the Athletic Academic Resource Center. We have counselors there that can help. A lot of it is help knowing what classes that I can take what quarters, what two classes not to take together and things like that. With a major like mine if I had taken Thermodynamics and Fluid Engineering at the same time, it probably wouldnt have been a good... (TheBootleg.com)
Music review: Rare Ry Cooder gig Oct 5, 2008
Lowe, who switched between electric bass and acoustic guitar, brought considerable warmth to his hosting, sang like a bird and occasionally pushed the tempos up to a chugging, Johnny Cash drive, dipping into fine songs from his criminally overlooked recent solo albums such as "The Man in Love," "The Beast in Me," and "Soulful Wind." Cooder punched out glistening, economical solos, offbeat accents and offhand flourishes. The trio returned for an encore of Lowe's "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace,... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Toussaint Teams With Henry For 'Mississippi' Oct 4, 2008
The main band on the set is Henry staples Marc Ribot on acoustic guitar, David Piltch on upright bass and drummer Jay Bellerose, along with clarinetist Don Byron and trumpeter Nicholas Payton. "Suffice to say that this project, as is my friendship with Allen, was life-changing," Henry says. (Billboard.com)
The Killers Keep Dancing On New Album Oct 3, 2008
"Later, the Killers test out Duran Duran-style white funk on "Joyride," replete with a saxophone solo. Sax, steel drum, harp and acoustic guitar form an exceedingly unusual instrumental bed on "I Can't Stay," while "Spaceman" is a full-throttle new wave rocker with shades of Queen."Day concludes with the dark, bombastic epic "Goodnight, Travel Well," which runs almost seven minutes. The Killers will perform "Human" this weekend on NBC's "Saturday Night Live." The group will also play a handful... (Billboard.com)
Weekend event highlights Oct 3, 2008
Also on Friday, acoustic guitar player Michael Gulezian will perform at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, 309 N. Garfield Ave., as part of the First Friday Coffeehouse. The 8 cost will help fund future First Friday music programs. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Relaxing in hookah lounge Sep 20, 2008
Now Foster has a place where hookah smoking is embedded into the larger scope of Indian culture, and into an atmosphere where deafening club music is replaced with acoustic guitar players and traditional Indian genres played softly from a back wall stereo ... On Friday's, acoustic guitarists entertain clients while Choudhury occasionally picks up a tambourine to drums out to the rhythms of the stereo's Indian music. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
David Byrne and Brian Eno together again Sep 19, 2008
Opening with "Home," an acoustic guitar ballad with a simple rhythm and some electronic sampling quickly breaks the album from being completely comparable to their other works; but still reminiscent of "This Must be the Place (Na've Melody)" from the Talking Heads' Speaking in Tongues (Sire, 1983), an album Eno was not part of. Songs like "Life is Long" and "Strange Overtones" are classic Eno compositions that burst into walls of synths or orchestrated brass parts that are less characteristic,... (The Suffolk Journal, MA)
Acoustic Guitarist Comes to Nazareth Sep 17, 2008
Finger style guitarist Muriel Anderson brings her nationally acclaimed acoustic guitar playing to Rochester in a concert tonight presented by the Rochester Guitar Club. Muriel's music is featured in the new Woody Allen film , "Vicky Christina Barcelona" and it's accompanied astronauts on their trip in the space shuttle. (R News)
Guitar Superstar Sep 16, 2008
"That's a great idea - I might steal it," Satriani told the evening's other acoustic guitarist, a minor marvel from Hawaii named Makana. "This music is more fun to play than it is to listen to," Easton said to Mark Christian of Los Angeles, a rockabilly guitarist in a cowboy hat. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Acoustic player wins Guitar Superstar contest Sep 16, 2008
The great big pile of gear Vickie Genfan won at Guitar Player magazine's Guitar Superstar contest Saturday at the Great American Music Hall will go to waste: The only woman in the contest only plays acoustic guitar ... "That's a great idea - I might steal it," Satriani told the evening's other acoustic guitarist, a minor marvel from Hawaii named Makana. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Ugandan Rabbi Sep 16, 2008
Many of the melodies are clearly African in origin, some composed for the purpose by members of the congregation and are accompanied by thumping drums and acoustic guitar. Other synagogues hold their services exclusively in Luganda; some are quiet and solemn; others more boisterous. (Jerusalem Post, Israel)
Pride Along the Mohawk next weekend Sep 15, 2008
4 to 8 p.m.: At Hanna Park, food catered by Rio Grande Tex/Mex & American; entertainment on stage including Brian Gray s Draculatron ; Melissa Clark playing original acoustic guitar music; and soloists Bruce Phillips and Natalie Haig. Family entertainers will stroll in the crowd. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Into Eternity Tackle Incurable Tragedy; Plus Suffocation, Earth Crisis & More News That Rules, In Metal File Sep 13, 2008
The guitarist for Canadian metal outfit Into Eternity would sit up at night an acoustic guitar nestled in his arms thinking about his two best friends, brothers Dave and Danny ... Into Eternity, who begin a U.S. tour with Iced Earth and Saviours on September 21 in Detroit, employed piano and acoustic guitar for the first time on The Incurable Tragedy, which may shock some of the band's longtime fans. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Band 'Pocket Full of Rocks' at 'See You After ...' Sep 11, 2008
Michael Farren does lead vocals, acoustic guitar and keys. Alissa Farren does vocals, David Rollins is on the drums and Jody Crump plays bass guitar. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Samples singer heads back to school to star in TCNJ showcase Sep 5, 2008
In a lot of instances they take a song with this kind of mellow, acoustic guitar song and put really fat rhythm-section parts," said Montrey, who's also playing a $5 show at McGuinn's Place (1781 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence) on Sept. 11. "The stuff I do, it's pretty diverse. I definitely stretch out into different catagories. (The Trentonian, NJ)
Rock fans clamoring at her feet: Tashea Aug 31, 2008
"And the tune would always get stuck in my head, right? So there was an acoustic guitar lying around, and one day I just picked it up and could play it," says the now 20-year-old, "just like that.". Ever since then she has been first and foremost a guitarist. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Rhythm & Roots Festival: Rollin with the best of em Aug 30, 2008
Geremia has been called one of the best country blues finger- pickers ever by Acoustic Guitar magazine. Also appearing Friday is multi-instrumentalist Johnny Nicholas, another R.I. native. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Singing songs about REAL PEOPLE Aug 29, 2008
With the bright lights of fame having passed by long ago, Mullins has been traveling the country with his acoustic guitar playing original songs about the lives of ordinary Americans. This is his second time in Juneau. (Juneau Empire)
Gilmore's Cafe celebrates its first anniversary Aug 27, 2008
"People were really moved by that. It was very touching and invoked conversation." Gilmore's Cafe ventures into a musical experiment beginning in September with acoustic guitar performers slated for Fridays beginning at 5 p.m.. "Many of the merchants here are beginning to see a few more patrons in the downtown area on Friday nights so I thought we would try music. It will be a $5 cover charge for customers, $3 for state workers," Gilmore said. (The Trentonian, NJ)
CD Review: Bruce Springsteen's Latest Tries To Rekindle Old E Street 'Magic' Aug 25, 2008
Based around an acoustic guitar melody, it's a Guthrie-esque portrait that sentimentally compliments its subject. Springsteen's voice stays in the pocket, but trembles slightly with an emotional power that contributes another element to the track. (KSBW 8, CA)
Police Reports Aug 23, 2008
The actor then stole: four electric guitars, including two vintage, an acoustic guitar, an XBOX game system, an LCD TV, a safe with paperwork, two video monitors, and a teleprompter. 8-13 Forgery Financial Instrument an unknown actor passed a check at Lowe s for 267. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Relax to good music at 12 west Aug 22, 2008
Here s what Dan had to say about himself on his Myspace page: I primarily play bass guitar, but I love to jam with my acoustic guitar as well. Professionally, I find myself playing bass more than anything, which is fine with me, because I love playing bass. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Waterfront Day cut short by storm: Event was a splash before wet weather Aug 21, 2008
Entertainment included Richard Kopyscianski on acoustic guitar, U-Guys playing pop and rock, the Mojo Myles Band playing rhythm and blues and rock, and Center for Creative Education and POOK, an energized dance and African drum performance. State Sen. (Rhinebeck Gazette Advertiser, NY)
Chaplains on battlefield provide Soldiers opportunities to worship Aug 17, 2008
He carries his acoustic guitar with him wherever he goes and begins each service with music and invites everyone in attendance to sing along. The music provides the Soldiers the chance to participate in the service, Fisher stated. (KWTX.com, TX)
His Crowning Achievement Aug 16, 2008
But by "Blue Suede Shoes" he was in control, swapping his acoustic guitar for Moore's electric and stomping his feet through bluesman Jimmy Reed's "Baby What You Want Me to Do.". Moore said Presley knew what was at stake. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Branford to get a double helping of restaurant openings Aug 12, 2008
The Blue Cottage will feature low-key entertainment such as acoustic guitar outside on its patio, Colavolpe said. New Haven Register 2008. (New Haven Register, CT)
Sing it, FreeCreditReport.com guy! Aug 8, 2008
com homages, ranging from parents filming their kids renditions to one guy full-out rocking on acoustic guitar. According to the company, traffic and memberships to the site have gone up 20 percent since the campaign began, with more than 5 million current members. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Eddie Vedder Scales Back At NYC Solo Show Aug 6, 2008
But that didn't dampen the show, which found Vedder alternating between electric and acoustic guitar, mandolin and ukulele. A number of Pearl Jam songs that don't work as well as loud rock performances found new life in this scaled-down environment, including "Dead Man," "Drifting" and "Man of the Hour," while covers of Daniel Johnston's "Walking the Cow," James Taylor's "Millworker" and Cat Stevens' "Trouble" reinforced the intimate vibe. (Billboard.com)
'Twilight' Mania Kicks Into Full Gear In NYC With The Release Of 'Breaking Dawn' Aug 3, 2008
A few minutes after 7, MTV News correspondent Kim Stolz took the stage to host the event, and her first order of business was introducing Justin, who came out and said that "this is the coolest thing I've ever done, by far." He performed three Blue October songs solo with acoustic guitar. Finally, the guest of honor was brought out. (VHI.com -- Music News)
A tale of two bands at Jakarta Jam Aug 2, 2008
Of course, Simple Plan were not without their flaws: At some points during the show, the band used a pre-recorded backing track featuring beats, some bass, and even some acoustic guitar. Considering that Simple Plan is a 5-piece band with a drummer, a bassist, and two guitars, this seemed a little pathetic. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
theMEANIES playing their way to the top Aug 1, 2008
Almost every one of the songs can be done with just an acoustic guitar, said Tom. We don t rely on distortion. (Chelmsford Independent, MA)
Monday Movie Buzz: Will Ferrell's best songs, ranked Jul 29, 2008
He shows he's not just a suit by meekly - and with eyes closed - singing Wreckless Eric's "(I'd Go The) Whole Wide World" while playing acoustic guitar. For once, Ferrell sings not for a laugh but for a revelation of soulfulness - even if not perfectly in tune. (The Trentonian, NJ)
Once Upon a Tile Jul 28, 2008
Even a collection of musical instruments have been "Coral-ized," including conga drums, a banjo, and an acoustic guitar (a gift for her husband). The newest addition, a chest of drawers on which she collaborated with her son, showcases a melange of pop-music images, from the Beatles to Arlo Guthrie. (Boston Globe)
meet your neighbor Jul 20, 2008
He plays: The acoustic guitar for Whitby Quinn, and eventually may play some electric guitar. "I started out as a drummer a long time ago. I haven't touched a drum set in 15 years.". (Florida Times-Union)
Charleston musician releases solo CD, 'Just the 4 of Me!' Jul 19, 2008
features Sims, of Charleston, on vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar and guitar synthesizer. One track also features keyboard synthesizer. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Bruni and Banksy are victims of bias, plain and simple Jul 17, 2008
You will recognize the musical paradigm as quintessentially French: It's the breathy, high-pitched funny-girl voice with acoustic guitar and sweeping orchestral background that made Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg so popular in the sixties. It's the soft, cute and quirky sound parodied by the New Zealand musical comedy duo Flight of the Conchords in their Foux Da Fa Fa video. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
The look of Love: It's just not working Jul 15, 2008
She has been photographed widely - on a beach in Malibu, for example, hobbling into the surf with a gigantic cast and an acoustic guitar. The Gawker website just pronounced the singer "criminally insane" after a New York Times feature story about celebrities and court noted her tendency to play to the crowds outside the courthouse in Manhattan, by snagging cigarettes and making attention-getting statements, such as that her (appalled) lawyer had made her pregnant. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
HHS students check out Naval Academy Jul 13, 2008
Outside of school, Cosmo is a leader in the St. John s church youth group, he is actively involved in Project Just Because, a Hopkinton-based charity organization, and enjoys playing acoustic guitar. Looking back at the week, both boys agreed another positive aspect to the intensive program was the people they met. (Hopkinton Town Crier, MA)
The Sub Poppiest Albums In Sub Pop History (According To Sub Pop), In Bigger Than The Sound Jul 13, 2008
There's an awful lot of wide-eyed, delightfully scruffy stuff here, from the opening track "In Amber," which sounds like a Heartbreakers' B-side and features a line about the Pauly Shore flick "Encino Man," and the truly excellent "Corona Extra," a lover's lament that boasts gently p 00003DED lucked acoustic guitar and a cheesy "crashing tide" sound effect. Effort is overrated anyway. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Radio Knights ready to launch tour Jul 7, 2008
In addition to the Radio Knights, HHS grad Dan Perrault will do a comedy routine and Lucas Carpenter will perform music on acoustic guitar. For more information about the Radio Knights and tour dates, contact Matt Dahan at. (Hingham Journal, MA)
New, old meet in Big Easy Jul 7, 2008
In comparison to Brown's elaborate stage setup, Grandmaster Flash's turntables looked like an acoustic guitar in the hands of a Delta blues singer but his sound was equally powerful. The fireworks: Ferocious power and fierce commitment pulsed through West's set from Note One on Friday night. (USA Today)
Observer Woman Jul 6, 2008
Canadian Leslie Feist, 32, (whose song '1234' was picked up by Apple for an iPod ad) does jazz-pop with an acoustic guitar and an air of mystery. 24. (Guardian Unlimited)
More than 2,000 guitarists appear to set record Jul 3, 2008
Led by 1960s folk singer Country Joe McDonald, 2,052 electric and acoustic guitar pickers played the Woody Guthrie classic at Todos Santos Park in Concord on Tuesday night. McDonald kept the racket going for more than six minutes, as children and adults repeated the song's chorus. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Songwriter takes break from band Jul 3, 2008
The stripped-down affair highlights Mr. Dylan's voice and acoustic guitar. The songs on Seeing Things require concentration. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Black Hills Heritage Festival adds extra day to celebration Jul 3, 2008
4 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.: Steve Thorpe, acoustic songwriter; Paul Peterson, acoustic guitar; James Van Nuys & Scott Grote ... noon - 8:30 p.m.: Shawn Parker; Skeeter Country Band; Afferrent, acoustic duo; Rooted Souls; Scott Bellew, acoustic guitar; Marnie Cooke ... Starting at noon: Marav, Gypsy/Middle Eastern group; Amanda Conway, acoustic guitar; Mike Vinton, acoustic guitar; Scott Grote; Jolly Lama's, four-piece acoustic group. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Police & Fire Jul 2, 2008
At about 3 p.m. Sunday, a 68-year-old man reported the theft of a wallet, cash, an acoustic guitar and prescription drugs in the 1800 block of Norwood Drive. At about 6 p.m. Sunday, a 25-year-old woman reported the theft of packaged meat in the 3000 block of Vintage Boulevard. (Juneau Empire)
'Idol' Chatter: Live from Idols Live tour Jul 2, 2008
Richardson, in a charcoal-gray vest, plays the acoustic guitar for Aint No Sunshine ... He grabs an acoustic guitar and stands at the mike, singing and strumming She Will Be Loved ... Sparks and Richardson, now both in jeans, duet on dueling acoustic guitars on Rascal Flatts What Hurts the Most. (USA Today -- Life)
Dr. John, Motley Crue have new CDs Jun 28, 2008
With only vocals, acoustic guitar and harmonica, the title track shows off G. Loves solo chops, as well as his fantasies to end wars and save whales. A choice cold beverage for a warm-weather buzz. (MSNBC -- Music)
Diablo 3 Officially Announced Jun 28, 2008
Guy playing Diablo music on an acoustic guitar. 12:15 -- Morhaime now talking about what's going on here -- player tournaments, costume contests, professional tourneys, and hands-on time with Wrath and StarCraft 2. (IGN PC Games)
Summer concert series extended Jun 27, 2008
The following Thursday, July 17, the acoustic guitar duo Jeffrey Rupp and Drew Dieckmann will play. On Thursday, July 24, Paul Swain will entertain the Riverwalk crowd with his acoustic guitar ... And on Thursday, July 31, acoustic guitarist Paul Brady will wrap up the series. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Teen battling cystic fibrosis can count on 365 Coke days Jun 27, 2008
His shopping list includes a Wii, video games, a skateboard, an acoustic guitar, new amplifier, "art stuff" and clothes. Next to playing the guitar, skateboarding is his "second main thing," Randy said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Warped: Charlotte Sometimes Jun 22, 2008
"I think if you gave Fiona Apple an acoustic guitar and then made it a little poppier to hip-hop beats, you'd have me," Sometimes says. While she may have left her weight worries behind, Sometimes says she still applies the high energy she had as a dancer to her musical performances. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
LLOYD GRAY:He's still a kid at heart after all these years Jun 22, 2008
He does these with his acoustic guitar for the pre-schoolers at Galloway, and if my memory of what my kids loved at that age is reliable, this is the kind of CD children might well listen to over and over. It's about as much fun as kids ought to be allowed to have, and it is totally sweet without being saccharine. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
State Jobless Rate Leaps Jun 21, 2008
Berkeley resident Phil Catalfo, 57, has been looking for work as an editor for almost a year, armed with a resume that shows experience as a top manager at such publications as Yoga Journal and Acoustic Guitar magazine. He has applied for several dozen jobs, but gotten few responses. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
A Gentle Way To Spark Creativity Jun 17, 2008
A few feet away was Kate Callahan, a folk singer-songwriter who has played to packed houses across Connecticut, finger-picking a melody on her acoustic guitar for Sam and his sixth-grade classmates. The kids sat in a circle, quietly listening. (FOX61, CT)
Town takes steps to protect piping plovers Jun 15, 2008
NEWPORT, R.I. Folk festival expands beyond folk this year Trey Anastasio probably wouldn't be confused with a folk act, even if the former frontman for the jam band Phish stepped on stage solo with an acoustic guitar. The same goes for the Black Crowes, whose bluesy guitar-driven rock would easily drown out the average acoustic troubadour. (Boston Globe)
