Elvis lives! Dec 3, 2008
Next, Costello plays an odd acoustic version of "Femme Fatale" by the Velvet Underground, and Lou Reed wanders in to demonstrate the correct riff from "Sweet Jane," then confesses that his secret dream is to write a New York detective novel. Later, Tony Bennett, Rufus Wainwright and the Police stop by. (Salon)
Double the mojo at No Black Tie Dec 2, 2008
There are many different styles, from New Orleans at the mouth of the Mississippi river all the way up to Chicago, from early 1920s acoustic Delta blues through to modern electric urban styles, he adds ... Ill probably do a couple of acoustic style things ... Well, it has always evolved, it started off with acoustic players like Robert Johnson and all and went on to Muddy Waters and later Eric Clapton and after that Robert Cray. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Disney sets out to make 'The Passion for kids' Dec 2, 2008
WIN a Bose ACOUSTIC WAVE music system or the SoundDock Portable digital music system. Sponsored Features. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')
Keeping the 'Feud' all in the family Dec 1, 2008
The benefit for Youk's charity included an auction and a three-song acoustic set by the evening's surprise musical guest Bronson Arroyo. (The former Sox pitcher played a decent version of Oasis's "Wonderwall.") Auction items generating the most interest - and the most money - included an electric guitar signed by Jon Bon Jovi, a round of golf with Mark Wahlberg, and a week of training with Youkilis at Athletes' Performance in Arizona. (Boston Globe)
Belle and Sebastian, 'The BBC Sessions' Dec 1, 2008
Anachronistic in style but utterly modern in outlook, the band changed the musical landscape with its heavy-hearted acoustic strumming, brassy retro bounce, and lonely bedroom confessionals. This collection of live radio performances from the band's early years is like a letter from an old friend long delayed in the post. (Boston Globe)
52 music events Dec 1, 2008
Musicians from the library's Acoustic Jam join Glendale Coffeehouse performers on the stage. Glendale Public Library, 5959 W. Brown St., Glendale. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Wayne Shorter approaches life and music at his own pace Nov 30, 2008
This spirit drives Shorter's now eight-year-old quartet, his first permanent acoustic group ... A concert becomes a seamless, unbroken round of acoustic jazz. (Boston Globe)
Bluegrass never gets old in Minot Nov 30, 2008
There's the traditional, acoustic jam session and the more modern, amplified group. Old-time country and country gospel are favorites regardless of the format. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
• Hazelton lights up the town with Christmas display Nov 30, 2008
The Valley Lions Club provided coffee and cookies, and a spontaneously assembled choir of about 30 people - backed by an acoustic guitarist - sang Christmas songs. The holiday spirit notwithstanding, the event was prompted by Idaho Power, which is encouraging municipalities to save electricity by replacing their old lights with LEDs. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
'It all started with the blues,' says Zue Nov 30, 2008
Local Agam Hamzah Acoustic Connection featured British-born Zue Bonnington, who opened the show entertaining hundreds of spectators. "I've got two missions here. First is the regeneration of jazz. It's good that so many people love jazz now but it's not going to be enough just to have your favorites from seniors. We also have to think about the new generations," Zue told the audience from the stage. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
Go&Do: Art on the Hill wraps up today! Nov 30, 2008
Barley Pub Acoustic Series, 5 p.m., no cover. Phil Sargent, Jose Duque and special guests, 8 p.m., no cover. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Heartthrob milks bread and butter Nov 30, 2008
And the mostly female audience lapped it up, screaming and shouting ("I love you!" and variations thereof) during the acoustic ballad I Really Want You. "Once upon a time, I had a proper job," Blunt said, introducing the wartime ballad No Bravery as he sat at the piano. (The Gazette (Montreal))
Jackson gets new community radio station Nov 29, 2008
Hadden plays a Martin D16 acoustic guitar, which he bought 11 years ago in high school with wages from working the predawn shift at a coffee shop. The half hour whips by, short and sweet, Dressell said. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Of Muppets and men Nov 29, 2008
It makes the songs pretty diverse because we're not restricted to singer, songwriter and acoustic guitar. You record label's Web site describes you guys as "mysterious and creative individuals." Mysterious, huh. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Tunining in to 'Sidetracks' Nov 29, 2008
It s likely that more West Virginians are now hearing Ed McDonald s unique mix of contemporary acoustic music rooted in the traditions of folk, bluegrass and blues. In recent weeks, Sidetracks, the popular, hour-long program that McDonald and his wife Karen have put together from their home in Keyser each week since 1998, is still airing on West Virginia Public Radio stations on Fridays, but now two hours earlier, at 9 p.m. McDonald said he hopes the change will pay off with a larger audience... (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Big list of holiday events Nov 29, 2008
Channel 3 favorite Brad Perry performs acoustic country tunes on the District Stage. 7-10 p.m. Nov. 26. (AZCentral -- Business)
'You Are Hear,' dancing in the terminal at SFO Nov 29, 2008
"I've been standing here for 45 minutes," she said, glancing at the musician, who was playing his acoustic guitar in de rigueur shades and tight-fitting leather jacket ... Capelle said in the future he would like to have a group of strolling acoustic musicians. (San Francisco Chronicle)
More of this story Nov 29, 2008
"We worked with an acoustic engineer to balance the sounds. This not only creates kinetic energy, it also absorbs and reflects sound." ... But thanks to the acoustic efforts, the sounds of salsa won't ruin, well, your salsa ... "It's an acoustical isolation, but you still feel like you're part of the nightclub. You can be a part of it but still dine in a very friendly audio environment," Belzberg said. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
HC to 'Sorry Bhai' makers: Keep full revenue records Nov 29, 2008
"We are of the view that the main constituent of the song is the melody and some similarity in the rhythm of the accompanying acoustic guitar can't be sufficient to infer that the music director has plagiarized Shergill's song. In any case, even the lyrics are completely different. So, we are, prima facie, of the opinion that the movie song is not a reproduction," HC observed while allowing the movie release to go ahead as per schedule. Like the single judge, the division bench judges also heard... (Times of India)
Balladeer finds quiet hard to get in the ACC Nov 29, 2008
"This is a really delicate song, it works great in a room of about 20 people," he said, launching into an acoustic version of "I Really Want You." ... The arena's acoustics were never in better form though, capturing every impassioned nuance of Blunt's thrilling warble. (Toronto Star)
Homebake's long reign Nov 28, 2008
" Nicholson's favourite Homebake came in 2002, when he played a solo set in the acoustic tent and later stepped on to the main stage to support headliner Alex Lloyd. "A week earlier Alex had been to a barbecue with us, then he went home and broke his arm and called: 'Can you play Homebake with me. And it was awesome to play in the acoustic pavilion with the sun shining through to a small crowd and then playing guitar for Alex to 20,000 people ... For the acoustic gig, there was this collective... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
For Caithlin De Marrais, solo career is 'Magic' Nov 28, 2008
And indeed, the largely acoustic "My Magic City" is delicate, relaxed, and ornate in a way her old band never was. The biggest difference lies in De Marrais's vocals, which are closer to the breathy, soothing tones of Kathleen Edwards and Suzanne Vega than the pleading yelp she used to produce over Rainer Maria's din. (Boston Globe)
New album captures the real tom jones Nov 28, 2008
" Jones was "grinding the gears," as one member of his management teams says, so he retreated to the road, going on tour in South America. From those original sessions, only two songs made it onto the new album, most notably "The Hitter," a gripping Springsteen song about a fighter. The production team of Steve Greenberg, Michael Mangini and Betty Wright (the trio behind the first two Joss Stone albums; Greenberg is also chief executive of S-Curve) had Jones take "The Hitter" from its acoustic... (Juneau Empire)
Pennan Brae Releases New Album Nov 28, 2008
For those who haven't heard Pennan's music, it's a subtle fusion of rock, light rock, and acoustic melodies. Pennan thoughtfully sums up his music, "We keep the songs melodic, with a fun harmonic structure beneath and a solid, tight beat throughout.". (Suite101.com)
* [EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT] Nov 28, 2008
Early tomorrow evening is the duo T-Bone and Yasu, who play funky rock music on acoustic guitar and cajon, a boxed shaped drum with African-Peruvian roots. 148, Xinyi Rd Sec 4, Taipei City (x_Hq|q148), one block east of Dunhua South Road (n). (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Braves fans, it just feels late Nov 28, 2008
Acoustic and demo versions of everything on the disc, including two additional versions of Carmelita, a great version of Desperados Under the Eaves I d strongly recommend it to any Zevon fan. By Kentavo. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Out & About: Roundup of holiday concerts Nov 28, 2008
The concert will feature vocal and instrumental arrangements of Christmas carols and seasonal songs, along with folk and acoustic selections from the Burke-Surette repertoire ... Tickets available at: Pilgrim Church, Brentwood 778-3189; Acoustic Outfitters, Stratham 778-9711; Highland Hardwoods, Brentwood 679-1230. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Fans can't get enough of James Nov 28, 2008
Strumming an acoustic guitar and dressed in a rather ho-hum grey suit, white shirt and skinny, black tie, Blunt looked more like he was getting ready to go to a bank job, than perform a concert - okay maybe with the exception of those white shoes - and admittedly he did occasionally move around his large stage, checking in with his four bandmates. But his mostly female fans, who screamed or shouted out their undying love whenever he approached the front of the stage or stood on a speaker, didn't... (Toronto Sun)
Critics' picks - music Nov 27, 2008
BRENDAN HOGAN When he's not spinning his favorite blues records (and turning us on to forgotten gems) on his WGBH radio show, Hogan emulates his heroes with his own brand of acoustic folk blues ... In his first Boston appearance in five years, the eminent master appears with his acclaimed acoustic quartet featuring pianist Danilo Perez, bassist John Patitucci, and drummer Brian Blade, powerhouses all. (Boston Globe)
Ryan Adams fired up for tour with Cardinals Nov 27, 2008
From the gathered material the boys have some 11 pieces being played out on acoustic guitars in the workroom on the bus. "Everyone's pretty excited and the cool thing is the inspiration came from me pretty early and it came from (guitarist) Neal (Casal) pretty early, so by the time it comes to hit the floor and make that record we're going to know that record.". (Courier Mail)
'Star' tour ends: Iowan brings 'Nashville' to Spencer Saturday Nov 27, 2008
Already Mayer has done a couple of acoustic cuts that can be found on her MySpace page. There, she can gauge interest and decide what her next step might be. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Coldplay Prospekt's March EP Review Nov 27, 2008
Prospekt s March / Poppyfields , a dawdling guitar track, draws comparisons to the Parachutes years and Now My Feet Won t Touch the Ground with its simple voice and acoustic guitar could have easily replaced Green Eyes on Rush of Blood to the Head. New single, Lost + , included here in its third incarnation (the first two, Lost. (Suite101.com)
Plain White T's go retro on New Alb... Nov 27, 2008
In 2007, the Plain White T s went from unknown to everywhere when their single Hey There Delilah" shot the band to success. One year later, the band tries not to follow up their success but reinvent themselves. However, it doesn t work to their advantage. Big Bad World is a refreshingly smart release that emphasizes the bands pop-rock leanings. Although the album may be too clean cut for their fans, it may appeal to their parents. Big Bad World focuses on optimism and the slick, structured song... (Suite101.com)
How to Set Up an Upright Bass Nov 27, 2008
Four Ways to Improve the Sound on an Acoustic Bass ... No matter how it is considered double bass, contrabass, upright bass, standup bass, bass fiddle, or acoustic bass the elements of sound are the same. (Suite101.com)
TGI Wednesday Nov 27, 2008
FIRST VERSE, acoustic lounge; 8-10 p.m.; Amuse Wine Bar, Honolulu Design Center; 237-5428. PILIOHA; 8-10 p.m.; Aku Bone Lounge. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Got plans for the weekend? Nov 27, 2008
Dan Sebranek and Hans Mayer, acoustic, 8:30 p.m, Freight House, 107 Vine St. ... Dan Sebranek and Hans Mayer, acoustic, 8:30 p.m, Freight House, 107 Vine St. ... Greg Taylor, 8 to 10:30 p.m., Acoustic Cafe, 77 Lafayette, Winona, free. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
New York loves Baz Nov 26, 2008
Now an Australian performance company is devising an "acoustic musical" featuring songs from the likes of Tim Rogers, James Reyne, Paul Kelly and Jenny Morris to dramatise the struggles of rural families dealing with drought. And, in an inventive touch, the musical will be performed on the back of a truck in dry dams throughout the Murray-Darling basin in western NSW, Queensland and Victoria before coming to the city. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Where have all the protesters gone? Nov 26, 2008
"Acoustic musical" to dramatise the struggles of rural families dealing with drought. Get Flick'd blog: Enough red carpets, can we see the film already, asks Giles Hardie. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
'Circus' review: Nov 26, 2008
The former opens with Spears laying down some nice, high vocals, accompanied only by an acoustic guitar. The latter opens with bass reminiscent of U2 and finds Spears singing lyrics that might reflect her checkered love life: "Didn't anybody tell you you're supposed to break my heart / I expect you to / So why haven't you?". (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Robotic Lizards Help Prove Long-standing Signaling Theory Nov 26, 2008
"Not only is there a lot of acoustic noise, but there's visual noise, as well. The trouble for an animal that tries to send an information-rich signal under low-light conditions or when the wind is blowing branches and leaves around is that the signal will not transmit very far. To solve that conundrum, the theory goes, you start the communication with a conspicuous component to attract the attention of your receivers.". Scientists working with audible alerts have the advantage of being able to... (Science Daily)
Holiday Calendar Nov 26, 2008
A Celtic Acoustic Christmas Show, 7:30 p.m., Jekyll Island Convention Center, 1 Beachview Drive. Features acoustic guitarist/songwriter Carrol Brown and singer/master storyteller Harry O'Donoghue. (Florida Times-Union)
Winner or just Idol curiosity? Nov 25, 2008
In a windswept and rain-soaked finale, held outside on the steps of the Sydney Opera House, Carr performed an acoustic pop song written for the show while Dickens performed a rock ballad. Continuing this year's theme of guest musicians appearing on the show - including Cyndi Lauper and Darren Hayes - ARIA award-winning Kasey Chambers and Shane Nicholson performed alongside the two finalists. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Scott Weilands new CD comes after tough year Nov 25, 2008
This album is really my heart and soul, Weiland says, sitting in the studios glass-enclosed control booth with an acoustic guitar on his lap, because this is my playground. . (MSNBC -- Music)
A Pyrrhic victory and one last day at the market (11/23) Nov 25, 2008
" One hundred and nineteen years. Sad, isn t it?Since 2006 members of the MUWAeA have been picking at Limbert like piranhas, ridiculing her on a private listserv, independently lobbying legislators and stubbornly refusing reconciliation. The group has been unhappy with the lack of transparency in the MUW Foundation, the firing of alumni coordinator Patsy McDaniel and, most recently, the move to change the school s name.Limbert and her staff, for their part, have at times been heavy-handed and... (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Cool clubs: Insiders 9 favorite Jazz joints Nov 25, 2008
"It's where locals go to hear acoustic jazz," he says ... "A lot of albums have been recorded at Loft because it has great acoustics," Schlicht says. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Guitar Center On-Stage Winning Band, The Last Vegas, Drops First Single Nov 25, 2008
"The organic nature of the program and the buzz surrounding the anticipated release of their first single fits perfectly with Guitar Center's aim to support aspiring artists in the most crucial moment of their careers. We can't wait to see what's next for The Last Vegas.To hear "I'm Bad," the first single from The Last Vegas, please visit: For more information or to watch highlights from Guitar Center On-Stage, please go to For more information on The Last Vegas, please visit: About Guitar... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Gift Guide 2008: Teens Nov 25, 2008
If someone wants to rock out, he'll want an electric guitar, which is easier to play - and louder - than an acoustic ... But every player needs an acoustic steel-string guitar ... If you can afford a little more, consider an acoustic with a solid wood top instead of one that's laminated (ask a salesperson for help). (Florida Times-Union)
'Twilight' soundtrack by various artists Nov 24, 2008
The song's beauty lies in its simplicity: Pattinson's acoustic guitar and unexpectedly soulful voice begging the girl he loves to leave him for her own good. The most anticipated track is Carter Burnwell's "Bella's Lullaby," an instrumental piece meant to embody Edward's love for Bella. (Boston Globe)
The power to overcome a bad economy? Nov 23, 2008
Soljacic compares it to an opera singer breaking a glass with her voice: The acoustic energy from that perfect high note is absorbed by the glass and eventually causes it to explode. The same trick is done by the magnetic fields in WiTricity's system. (Boston Globe)
A vote for 'Chinese Democracy' Nov 23, 2008
Consider the combo of delicate 12-string acoustic flights and deep bass funk of "If the World.". And Rose does it all without sounding as if he's been hermetically sealed off from the rest of popular music (witness the hip-hop-tinged rhythm tracks) or forgotten his own history (behold the throwback machine gun riffage). (Boston Globe)
Holiday Books Nov 23, 2008
Mark Seliger: The Music Book (teNeues; 103 pages; $75) This is a stunning portfolio by Seliger, who was Rolling Stone's chief photographer for 20 years, starting in the 1980s, and now shoots for Vanity Fair and GQ. Among the 97 photos are intimate portraits and stagy sessions, including the Red Hot Chili Peppers in the buff, Mick Fleetwood and John McVie as bride and groom, P. Diddy on a Times Square throne with crown and scepter, and a moody Jerry Garcia with acoustic guitar, standing in a... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Whistling Swan founder shares awards with Kingston Trio Nov 23, 2008
The goal of the three-day conference is to boost folk and acoustic music with a program that includes educational panels, workshops and master classes, interaction and juried artist showcases as well as private showcases. Two Best of the West awards are presented by FAR-West each year, one to a nonperformer (McCormick) and one to a performer (those other guys) selected from nominations submitted by FAR-West membership. (Anchorage Daily News)
Snow Patrol: A Hundred Million Suns Nov 23, 2008
The Golden Floor has a similarly driving rhythm: a skipping, clapping, glancing alternating beat which makes a fantastic companion to the mournful acoustic lick. Of course there are the predictable stadium pleasers present. (Suite101.com)
Is A Stradivarius Violin Better Than Other Violins? Nov 23, 2008
Treasured for possessing sublime acoustic properties, these rare instruments have spawned dozens of theories attempting to explain their legendary tone, and luthiers, makers of stringed instruments, are still trying to reproduce it. The question remains: Are Stradivarius violins worth all the fuss. (Science Daily)
Today's Best Bets Nov 23, 2008
Stick around after their performance to hear Jenny Jumpstart, an Appalachian singer who plays acoustic folk ballads. Second Annual Gobbler Walk/Run 5K. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Architects of sound Nov 22, 2008
Vocal sequences climb into and over each other, airily and delicately, as an acoustic guitar begins melodic and rhythmic lines and patterns are built up beneath them by hand claps, unidentified sounds and new voices. It can feel Latin at times, not quite as obvious as a bossa nova, but definitely fluid. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Rejects flash their smiles, play to crowd Nov 22, 2008
Whether Ritter's uncertainty about the band's future was a calculated tease, false humility, or genuine ambivalence, that tune and other bratty buzz-bombs - "Dirty Little Secret," "Top of the World," the new acoustic ballad "Mona Lisa" - suggested the Rejects weren't about to cede the spotlight anytime soon. And why should they. (Boston Globe)
Darren Aronofsky's "The Wrestler" T... Nov 22, 2008
The excitement dies down, and the trailer segues into an acoustic Bruce Springsteen song as an intimate portrait of a man and his post-success personal journey is revealed. Text of critical praise for Rourke is interspersed throughout the trailer, adding a double meaning to the comeback theme of the film. (Suite101.com)
Guitar Showdown Winners Nov 22, 2008
The following individuals placed first: Mike Johnson of Ironton placed first in Acoustic; Chris Griffin placed first in Electric and Jake Barton of Park Hills placed first in the Youth Division. (0) Story Paging. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Plain White T's Morph Into 'Ultimate Band' Nov 22, 2008
The group is featured on the Wii version with exclusive videos including an acoustic performance of the single "Natural Disaster" from the its new Hollywood album, "Big Bad World.". A re-recorded version of the band's "Our Time Now" from its 2007 label debut album "Every Second Counts" is also featured in both the Wii and DS games. (Billboard.com)
Jeremy Enigk Rocks Out On New Album Nov 22, 2008
Some songs were written on piano, like 'Canons' and 'Burn,' and although the arrangements are the same, I'm playing the piano lines on guitar," Enigk says. "I'm also using distortion on an acoustic guitar. There are moments where it sounds like a band, minus drums. (Billboard.com)
Aztec Two-Step channel Nov 22, 2008
Maybe it was the flittering acoustic guitars, poetry-laced lyrics or the honey-pitched harmony. But when Aztec Two-Step made its 1972 debut, critics had a ready comparison for the folk-rock duo: Simon and Garfunkel-esque. (NJ.com -- Times)
Disney Interactive Studios Ultimate Band to Feature the Plain White Ts Nov 22, 2008
Two-time Grammy nominee Plain White Ts are featured in Ultimate Band for Wii with exclusive videos including an acoustic performance of the single Natural Disaster. A re-recorded version of the Plain White Ts Our Time Now is also featured in the game allowing players to use male or female voices for their own uniquely customized Frontman. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Singer paints town Red (Sox) Nov 22, 2008
"He had me sing songs on acoustic, then listened to me do them in different keys and tempos and through that process, he came to conclusion that lot of songs sounded best in lower keys. I realized I do have tendency to write high in my range, which makes voice sound strained, so I was glad he did that.". That change comes along with another first for the guitarist and singer-songwriter. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Music on Mute Nov 21, 2008
WHY can't Sydney have lots of small bars with low-key, live acoustic music ... "It's doof-doof music, flashing lights and no food. If you've got real people playing a bit of soul, jazz, reggae or even acoustic rock and roll, you're not firing people up to go and throw punches out in the street.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
