Artist Feature: Natasha Khan (Bat F... Nov 18, 2009
On stage, Khan plays piano, bass, autoharp and other instruments, in addition to singing. She also designs her own costumes and is known for wearing an Indian headdress. (Suite101.com)
Le Loup comes back around Nov 13, 2009
When he wasn't hunched over a small sound board or enthusiastically strumming an autoharp, Simkoff jerked and weaved around the tiny stage while singing into two microphones. One guitarist frequently jumped up and down during jams, his massive 'fro bouncing in time to the music, and drummer Robby Sahm played his kit so loud the vibrations knocked a spare guitar off its stand. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
James Reed learns to play banjo from a master - all online Nov 8, 2009
In my case, as a true neophyte whose only other instrument is autoharp, I started with a 5-minute lesson on tuning. For the beginner level, there are more than 50 videos, with topics ranging from learning new chords and songs to wearing finger picks. (Boston Globe)
Grizzly Bear Live at the Vogue in V... Oct 16, 2009
The noodly psychedelia of Lullabye from 2006 s Yellow House has Droste playing autoharp, practically begging chin up, cheer up before the band launches into another Yellow House track, Little Brother , which starts slowly but ends heavily. My God, that s not the way, Rossen sings on repeat, and the angst drips down the theatre walls. (Suite101.com)
Picker excited to play new venue Oct 4, 2009
The one-day event will feature a performance alongside his brother, Gary Keel, as well as an appearance by Gove Scrivenor, whom longtime Athens music fans will remember for his spirited guitar and autoharp performances at the Last Resort in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Keel, whose melding of bluegrass and progressive acoustic music has earned him a sterling reputation in several circles, also is scheduled to spend Halloween in Pomeroy, Ohio, serving as a guitar instructor at the Fur Peace... (Athens Banner-Herald)
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He also plays banjo, guitar, autoharp, mountain dulcimer, fiddle and jew s harp. Much of his early training on a mail order guitar was honed during a trip to Appalachia after college graduation. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
• Peggy Seeger to perform Friday at Centennial Hall Sep 25, 2009
Over the course of her 50-year career, she's mastered the guitar, piano, banjo, autoharp, dulcimer and concertina, and has amassed a vast library of original songs. The library of her work contains more than 20 solo albums, as well as more than 100 collaborative releases with other artists. (Juneau Empire)
Paragould Personalities: Brenda Dunavin Sep 21, 2009
In an e-mail to the Daily Press, Newboles wrote: It is thanks to Brenda and Mark that I am even playing the autoharp. I had always wanted to play ever since seeing Mother Maebelle Carter play one. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Don't fret none, we're just havin' fun (8) Sep 12, 2009
Clark plays guitar, mountain dulcimer, autoharp, steel whistle and sings. Sandy Koester. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
The voice of Riverdance Aug 28, 2009
She will be accompanied by her band: Marc Anderson, world percussionist; Karen Mueller, international autoharp champion; Zack Kline, Chicago's fiddle virtuoso; and backup singer Jenny Russ. Nine dancers also will perform. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Mike Seeger; was influential in folk music revival of ’60s Aug 12, 2009
He played banjo, fiddle, guitar, autoharp, jew s-harp, quills, dulcimer, mandolin, and harmonica and recorded extensively on Folkways Records and Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. He made a number of recordings in the 1950s and 1960s as a member of the folk revival ensemble the New Lost City Ramblers. (Boston Globe)
Swampers to debut new show in honor of Pure Water Days Aug 6, 2009
The Swamper musicians include Rob Kuchta (violin), Casey Yeager (mandolin), Judy Ganser (autoharp), Amanda Tanzer (kazoo), Judy Brist (guitar and Irish whistle), Kathy Danielson (percussion), Tim Danielson (guitar), Joe Danielson (bass), and Jerry Way (guitar). The Swamper technicians include Ross Wilson, Laura Wilson, Nancy Wilson and Joel Wiltrout. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Richard Gordon has an idea about how to save Lodi Unified School District music programs (484) Jul 28, 2009
In retirement, Gordon has taught himself to play the keyboard and autoharp ... It isn't (the students) that caused the problem," he said.But he wants to do something about it and the district is willing to listen.Gordon would like to see senior citizens form a group to volunteer to teach music to young people. He is open to asking high school students to be mentors, as well.Richard Gordon at a glanceAge: 80.Family: Wife, Cecilia, of 59 years; three children; five grandchildren; and seven... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
This Charming Band rocks tribute concerts Jul 17, 2009
Local musician Bluestein earns autoharp immortality. Local musician Evo Bluestein is being inducted this weekend into the Autoharp Hall of Fame. (Fresno Bee)
Jazz-playing Richey twins back in Fresno Jul 4, 2009
Local musician Evo Bluestein is being inducted this weekend into the Autoharp Hall of Fame. Thing is -- while the ceremony is going on in Pennsylvania, he'll be here in Fresno playing a busy weekend of gigs. (Fresno Bee)
New generation's Indie sound is grounded in folk roots Jun 28, 2009
British rocker PJ Harvey has taken to playing autoharp on her recent songs, and Canadian pop singer Basia Bulat strums one in the video for In the Night. Julian Koster recorded an entire Christmas album on a singing saw last year. (Boston Globe)
An Appalachian adventure requiring . . . an autoharp? May 31, 2009
We were here for a beginning autoharp class, and at the end of the week, we would be onstage facing an audience of 100 as part of a student exhibition ... "Autoharp?" someone said, eyebrows arched ... Everyone at camp wanted to know why I chose the autoharp, and I never gave a good answer. (Boston Globe)
Musician/storyteller/playwright McMullin visits Rhinelander Apr 28, 2009
He has mastered several musical instruments, including the fiddle, guitar, tuba, autoharp, piano, and a Chinese instrument called the erhu. There is no admission charge and students are especially encouraged to attend this program. (Forest Republican, WI)
Folk singer to visit Addison Apr 20, 2009
The Old Petersburg Addison Historical Society is hosting musician Keith Brintzenhoff at 7 p.m. April 28, at the Addison Methodist Church in Addison (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Musicians Are on the Go With Their ... Apr 14, 2009
The dozens of strings on a harp, autoharp, or hammer dulcimer though, are more of a commitment. New percussionists might also want to take tuning into account if a great deal of traveling is in their musical plans. (Suite101.com)
Things to do, March 20-26 Mar 21, 2009
Whether you play fiddle, banjo, guitar, mandolin, autoharp, harmonica or dobro, bring it and some friends and get ready to jam ... Whether you play fiddle, banjo, guitar, mandolin, autoharp, harmonica or dobro, bring it and some friends and get ready to jam. (Fresno Bee)
Music wins applause for addressing autism Mar 10, 2009
When Belasco strums her autoharp to her students, she sings encouraging, instructive lyrics such as, I know I have what it takes; I am a good listener and Be flexible ... A 16 year old, who regularly wears headphones in class because of his auditory sensitivities, responds with apparent enjoyment, as does a younger boy, who strums the autoharp with seeming pleasure as he rocks back and forth in his chair. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Churches and fine arts join hands Feb 22, 2009
More than 200 people tapped their heels and clapped to McCutcheon's music on fiddle, banjo, autoharp, hammered dulcimer and piano. After the last note that McCutcheon played, the church went back to the business of being a church. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Involvement makes Haines, and the world, go 'round Feb 19, 2009
The news director from KHNS was on the bill too, playing Neil Young songs on the autoharp and trombone. And my neighbor Sylvia sang ancient Italian songs and played her bassoon. (Anchorage Daily News)
