* World News Quick Take Dec 4, 2008
With her booming, classically trained voice and spare guitar, Odetta gave life to the songs by workingmen and slaves, farmers and miners, housewives and washerwomen, blacks and whites. First coming to prominence in the 1950s, she influenced Harry Belafonte, Bob Dylan, Joan Baez and many others. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
'Tap Tap Dance" an iPhone stage for hot musicians Dec 4, 2008
"We went from a game familiar to people that play 'Guitar Hero' or 'Rock Band' to something more similar to an interactive music video," said Tapulous chief executive Bart Decrem ... "Guitar Hero" published by Activision is a videogame sales superstar and "Rock Band" by Harmonix has earned similar acclaim. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Hawaiian Music Grammy nominees announced Dec 4, 2008
"The Spirit Of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar," various artists; Daniel Ho, George Kahumoku, Jr., Dennis Kamakahi, Paul Konwiser Wong, producers (Daniel Ho Creations). In your voice. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Cadillac Records is as flat as a vinyl LP Dec 4, 2008
Hearing his music played back to him for the first time inspires the guitar player to leave Mississippi and head to Chicago to find his fortune as a musician. After he plays at Chess club, the nightlife impresario drags him into a recording studio, and history is made. (MSNBC -- News)
Game on: Find the perfect video games Dec 4, 2008
99; rated Teen (13-up) Guitar Hero: World Tour Activision, for all major game systems ... Each offers more than 80 new tunes (hundreds more to download), and both let you play guitar, bass or drums and/or sing into a microphone. (USA Today -- Life)
BACKSTAGE: Theater becomes the stage for proposal Dec 4, 2008
Midway through the show, staged as a comedy geography bee hosted by Reis, Thompson and Smith were called up from the audience as "volunteers." Thompson grabbed a guitar and began singing her a song that he'd written about how much he loved her. Smith was stunned by the proposal and broke down in tears (and, of course, accepted). (North County Times)
Songwriting vets Tempchin and Souther cross paths once again Dec 4, 2008
A guy named Ted Stock started playing my songs around town and people were saying how great it was, so I asked him to show me how to play it on guitar and he said, 'No way, that's my arrangement. "Souther's introduction to music started at birth."My dad was a big-band crooner; that's what we played in our house. (North County Times)
Moonalice will perform day before New Riders of the Purple Sage Dec 4, 2008
Moonalice is composed of seasoned players who double and triple on a variety of basses, guitars, vocals and more. G.E. Smith (bass, guitars, vocals) has previously performed as the leader of the Saturday Night Live house band; lead guitarist with Hall & Oates and Bob Dylan; and was a member of the Flying Other Brothers, who acted as the backing band for Bob Weir and Mickey Hart on at least a dozen occasions ... Barry Sless (bass, guitar, pedal steel, vocals) is a founding member of the David... (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Raising The Dead Dec 4, 2008
The band began in 1969 as a part-time spinoff from The Grateful Dead when Garcia, who wanted to be able to play his new pedal steel guitar, joined with Phil Lesh on bass, Mickey Hart on drums, John Dawson, guitar and vocals and David Nelson on guitar, according to the band s Web site ... He teamed up again with Nelson and the current touring lineup: Michael Falzarano (Hot Tuna) on guitar and vocals, Ronnie Penque (The Penque Brothers) on bass and vocals and Johnny Markowski (Stir Fried) on drums... (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Batteries are not necessary for playing Dec 4, 2008
I would have helped, but I was corralling my own kids to our car for guitar lessons. As we exchanged exasperated looks, I blurted out the one thought popped into my mind, "Our moms did not do this.". (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Marieke Hardy For the first time ever, this year I felt confident predicting the outcome of a reality series long before it even had time to reach the finish line. Read more Dec 4, 2008
I know it's all very well to start big-mouthing about one's extraordinarily John Edward-esque powers of perception a week and a half after the fact ("I'm sensing a hirsute man in too-tight jeans playing guitar and confusing the nocturnal urges of a nation's hormonal teenagers", etc), but for once this column can be used for good instead of evil and I can prove that I had my eye on Idol 2008 ambassador Wes Carr and thus will we share this small amount of time on earth together. If you check your... (The Age, Australia)
Sounds like Winter Dec 4, 2008
Keenan, with Clayton Taylor (guitar, vocals), Gina Asalon (keyboards) and Ryan Durdin (drums), will return to Athens on Saturday to perform at Tasty World with Part Bear and Sonia Leigh as part of the Road to RedGorilla Tour. The tour serves as a preview for the 2009 RedGorilla Music Fest, an Austin, Texas-based bash that will feature some 350 independent artists on 10 different stages in mid-March. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Politically in tune with our times Dec 4, 2008
Equipped with only an amplified guitar and a microphone, his band, Hamell on Trial, will perform at 9 p.m. today at the Mill, 120 E. Burlington St.. Hamell's act is more of a theatrical performance than a set of songs, he said, and he often intertwines topical political jokes and audience interaction in between songs. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Tap Tap Dance Drops Dec 4, 2008
December 4, 2008 - carved out a rhythm niche for itself with the release of Tap Tap Revenge, a Guitar Hero/Rock Band-esque game for the iPhone with the greatest price tag of all: free ... Now, players can tap multiple notes at the same time as well as tap and hold notes, like you see in Guitar Hero when you play an extended note or chord. (IGN Wireless Games)
Clevelander comes full Circle Dec 4, 2008
No one knows: I m dying to learn to play the guitar. Favorite sport or activity: Running. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
'Choose Local' Gift Guide Dec 4, 2008
Item: Jimi Hendrix Collector tin of guitar picks, set of 12. 9. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Mellower tones Dec 4, 2008
Contributed photoMarvin Higgins, left, has been playing guitar since he was a teen ... Strings of Time hones two-part guitar to perfection ... Father and son guitar duo Marvin and Troy Higgins have several gigs around the area, occurring regularly at Novak s Hungarian Restaurant in Albany, and the Book Bin and Gracewinds Music in Corvallis. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Grace E-Free to present musical Dec 4, 2008
The Ranch Hand Band features Dan Pennington (mandolin), Nick Daugherty (guitar), Nancy Erickson (upright bass), Diane Wunderlich (fiddle), and Gary Roath (harmonica). Other musicians are Jacob Burton; Sue, Molly and Katie Daugherty, Don Harrison, Sophia Benjegerdes, Caleb and Kalina Davis, Mary Claire Wunderlich, Joshua Drury, Isaac Hackman, Mary Stevens, Lucy Hook. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Obituaries - (12.03.2008) Dec 4, 2008
She loved to sing bluegrass and gospel music, play the guitar, community events, nursing home ministry, prayer meetings, Bible studies, ladies ministry and family gatherings. She loved to be surrounded by all her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and many family and friends. (Forest Republican, WI)
Guitar Hero: Aerosmith Dec 4, 2008
Much of the same could be said about this latest entry into the Guitar Hero franchise. It's been just a few years since Guitar Hero burst onto the scene and already we've seen it spread to nearly every platform known to man ... In fact, if you're a huge fan of the band, of the Guitar Hero franchise, or haven't yet seen what all of the fuss is over the music rhythm phenomenon, this release will please and then some. (IGN PC Games)
Giant Realm, Inc. Unveils Free Social Media Platform To Aggregate Focused Gaming, Entertainment Communities Dec 4, 2008
Currently, seven sites have been migrated onto the Platform: Chaos Moon (Warhammer Online), GuitarHeroNews (Guitar Hero: World Tour), Hellforge (Diablo 3), Myndflame (Machinima), Starfeeder (Starcraft 2), WoWRiot (World of Warcraft) and GiantRealm. com, the companys flagship site. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Musicnotes.com Defies Recession with Record-Breaking Visits and Sales Dec 4, 2008
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Musicnotes, Inc., the market leader in downloadable sheet music and guitar tablature, announced today that the company is thriving even in the midst of a recession ... com, GuitarInstructor. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Christmas in the Valley Dec 4, 2008
Featured will be area bluegrass bands and pickers, so if you play guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, dobro or bass, come out and join the group. For information, call (252) 586-3878. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Ho-ho-hot games for the holidays Dec 4, 2008
Guitar Hero World Tour, Rock Band 2 ... Guitar Hero World Tour is a step up from the Guitar Hero games from past years ... Now on top of a guitar there is bass, drums and vocals to rock out to. (The Province)
Country with edge Dec 4, 2008
As the Seahollies were winding down, Chamberlain learned at a family reunion that guitarist-keyboard player Danny Rich and Animal -- who had played together in country band Tombstone -- were anxious to start a new project but needed a singer ... "They wanted to change things up from their old band and asked me to jam," said Chamberlain, who also plays guitar ... That's the bottom line for this band, which also includes Paul Dolak on bass and Rick Yezzi on guitar and vocals. (Erie Times-News, PA)
High voltage debut for closet guitarist Dec 3, 2008
But Barton has a dark secret - he is a closet rock'n'roll guitarist. At the Adelaide International Guitar Festival at the weekend, Barton will rock alongside the Easybeats' Stevie Wright, Angry Anderson and the Hoodoo Gurus in A Tribute AC/DC: We Salute You ... He will debut on the guitar that he had built for the occasion, a Gibson SG '61 reissue, just like the one AC/DC's Angus Young played. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Hip-hop is over for me, says Kanye Dec 3, 2008
"Look at all those indie guitar bands who look down on pop music. My question to them is: 'Do you not want a song of yours to explode and be heard by everyone?' Look at Britney Spears and how people talk about her. "If you don't like Britney Spears, then you're just wrong. " Telegraph, London 808s & Heartbreak is out now. Kanye West performs at the Acer Arena on Saturday. send photos, videos ffs to 0424 SMS SMH (+61 424 767 764), or us.... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Exes celebrate Bulldogs state championship Dec 3, 2008
Bailey McAnulty, Class of 1967 was playing in the Community Band and Glenn Schneider, Class of 1979 was playing guitar with his band, Broken Chains, with Christian sounds. Our exes do get around and we are proud of them for doing so. (Thorndale Champion, TX)
Britney Spearss X Factor comeback was nothing to sing about Dec 3, 2008
Noel Gallagher, of Oasis, once responded by switching roles with his brother Liam miming the singer s words to Roll With It while Liam, right, pretended to play guitar. In 2004 Liam, again told to mime, backed away from the microphone and chewed gum as his voice echoed out. (Times Online)
The Citizen's Cinema Dec 3, 2008
TheCitizensCinema wrote on Sep 1, 2008 10:42 PM:" I've used this blog before to bemoan Hollywood's reliance on known properties as movie material. But - no, really this time - now they've gone too far.Last week, director Aaron Sorkin ("The West Wing") opened a Facebook page to announce that he is developing a movie about the social networking Web site. A movie. About a Web site.Also last week, director Brett Ratner announced his interest in developing a movie about the "Guitar Hero" series of... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Elvis Costello out of tune as talk-show host Dec 3, 2008
Meanwhile, Costello doesn't exactly set things at ease; what should be a chatty, inside-rock gabfest rarely runs free, thanks to his overuse of cue cards and stiff stage presence (that is, when he's not holding a guitar). It's tough viewing, even for fans. (Reuters)
Daniel Day-Lewis Dishes About His Clooney Kiss At The Oscars Dec 3, 2008
"I bought the guitar with the money I made from 'The Commitments,' " Hansard explained of his beat-up instrument, perhaps the evening's most unusual red-carpet accessory. "I carry it with me everywhere I go. ... I didn't want to change who I am, just because of where I am.". (Yahoo News -- Academy Awards)
Odetta Holmes dies at 88; folk singer championed black history ... Dec 3, 2008
"I borrowed a guitar and learned three chords, and started to sing at parties.". The traditional prison songs that she learned in her early days hit home the hardest and helped her come to terms with what she called the deep-seated hate and fury in her. (Los Angeles Times)
Jackson gets new community radio station Dec 3, 2008
Guitarist Kenny Hadden would rather play music than talk about it. That was all right by Live in the Hole host James Booth, 51, a sound engineer and guitarist ... 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. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Review: Costello's talk show Dec 3, 2008
And it's worth it to get to the music, which is rarely less than stunning, starting with Costello's impassioned performance of the early Elton John track Border Song, backed by members of his touring band, the Imposters - Allen Toussaint on piano and James Burton, who's played with both Elvises (or Elvi) on guitar. It's brilliant and stately and soulful, its staggered harmonies recalling the best of the Band. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Damon Castillo Band: Laurel Lane Dec 3, 2008
Castillo offers an alternative, and from the opening catchy guitar rhythms of Secret , the musical prowess of this accomplished studio band is clear ... A more varied and powerful percussive line, understated guitars and well-placed brass sections make this track one of the most interesting on the album ... It s simple too: piano, guitar, soft harmonies, and an Xtreme More Than Words -style tapping rhythm. (Suite101.com)
Videogame Misfires Dec 3, 2008
The head-to-head battle with Activision's (nasdaq: - - ) "Guitar Hero" franchise hasn't helped either (though that title may be one of the year's surprises--see below) ... And while "Guitar Hero" seemed to be underperforming earlier in the year, publisher Activision-Blizzard made a key investment to have the game featured in retailer circulars for Black Friday sales, which seems to have paid off. (Forbes -- Technology)
New Grammy Museum hits cultural notes Dec 3, 2008
It's flanked by artifact cases holding Buddy Holly's guitar, Presley's first guitar and the horns of Miles Davis, Louis Armstrong, Glenn Miller and Lester Young ... Walls are dotted with iconic objects: Bob Dylan's first guitar, the only known Woody Guthrie guitar, Seeger's banjo and an iPod used by a U.S. soldier during combat missions in Iraq. (USA Today -- Life)
GAME ON: Find the perfect game for everyone on your list Dec 3, 2008
99; rated Teen (13-up) Guitar Hero: World Tour Activision, for all major game systems ... Each offers more than 80 new tunes (hundreds more to download), and both let you play guitar, bass or drums and/or sing into a microphone. (USA Today -- Life)
"A Night of Gospel" set for Dec. 13 at The Palace Theater in Marlin with plenty of talent on the bill Dec 3, 2008
The band now consists of Rene' Herzog (mom)who does lead vocals, and band coordinating, Doug Herzog (dad) who manages the band and plays upright bass, Justin Herzog (oldest son), 21, Banjo, Dobro, and Barritone Vocals, Twins: Forrest Herzog, 15, Guitar, and High Tenor Vocals, and Brittany Herzog, 15, Mandolin, and Vocals. The band gives all their thanks and glory to the Lord for giving each one their talent, and also their close friends, and family for standing by their side through each step of... (Marlin Democrat, TX)
Pac-10 Q & A with Bobby McCoy, Arizona Track and Field Dec 3, 2008
I'm the best Guitar Hero player of anyone I know ... Other than that, I'd choose a Guitar Hero set-up and a few teammates ... It would be no fun to have Guitar Hero on an island and no one to play against. (Pac-10.org)
Raising The Dead Dec 3, 2008
The band began in 1969 as a part-time spinoff from The Grateful Dead when Garcia, who wanted to be able to play his new pedal steel guitar, joined with Phil Lesh on bass, Mickey Hart on drums, John Dawson, guitar and vocals and David Nelson on guitar, according to the band s Web site ... He teamed up again with Nelson and the current touring lineup: Michael Falzarano (Hot Tuna) on guitar and vocals, Ronnie Penque (The Penque Brothers) on bass and vocals and Johnny Markowski (Stir Fried) on drums... (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Moonalice will perform day before New Riders of the Purple Sage Dec 3, 2008
Moonalice is composed of seasoned players who double and triple on a variety of basses, guitars, vocals and more. G.E. Smith (bass, guitars, vocals) has previously performed as the leader of the Saturday Night Live house band; lead guitarist with Hall & Oates and Bob Dylan; and was a member of the Flying Other Brothers, who acted as the backing band for Bob Weir and Mickey Hart on at least a dozen occasions ... Barry Sless (bass, guitar, pedal steel, vocals) is a founding member of the David... (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
O'Brien's beat blog Dec 3, 2008
Well he once killed a man with a guitar string. He s been seen at the table with kings. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Get Your Cyber Monday Video Game Deals Dec 3, 2008
The Xbox 360 Arcade with Guitar Hero III for $270 ... And if your fake guitar withers in direct sunlight, GameStop's apparently trying to clear out their inventory of Mad Catz's a coffin-shaped container with a blood red satin interior, I kid not, for your plastic axe. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Odetta, voice of American civil rights movement, dies at 77 Dec 3, 2008
"We would finish our play, we'd go to the joint, and people would sit around playing guitars and singing songs and it felt like home," she said in the 2007 interview with The Times. She began singing in nightclubs, cutting a striking figure with her guitar and her close-cropped hair. (International Herald Tribune)
The next TV upgrade Dec 3, 2008
The growing popularity of video game accessories that interact with TVs - such as Nintendo Wii controllers and guitar and drum sets - should make users amenable to 3-D glasses, he said ... "On your coffee table in front of your TV in your living room today you've now got a [Nintendo] Wii controller, a plastic guitar and any other number of video game aspects ... you're used to interacting with the TV with peripherals. Glasses should be a no-brainer, but we'll see what the reaction is.". (Globe and Mail)
• Fallen Burley sailor's legacy continues with high school basketball team Dec 3, 2008
Standing 6 feet, 7 inches tall he was also a natural on the basketball court and an accomplished musician on the piano, guitar, trombone and harmonica. "He was also very good at his job in the military," Thibeault said. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Top 10 stupid gifts from chickens to toilet golf Dec 3, 2008
Tue Dec 2, 2:45 pm ET. NEW YORK (Reuters) Short of gift ideas for that person who really does have everything. (Yahoo News)
Viewers may see TV in a whole new dimension Dec 3, 2008
The growing popularity of video game accessories that interact with TVs - such as Nintendo Wii controllers and guitar and drum sets - should make users amenable to 3-D glasses, he said ... "On your coffee table in front of your TV in your living room today you've now got a [Nintendo] Wii controller, a plastic guitar and any other number of video game aspects ... you're used to interacting with the TV with peripherals. Glasses should be a no-brainer, but we'll see what the reaction is.". (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
Lips: a tabula rasa for the awkward hipster Dec 3, 2008
Overall, though, it could be the start of something promising, especially when and if Microsoft decides to support it with the same rich downloadable content that Activision and Harmonix have with Guitar Hero and Rock Band. Recommend this article. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
Clevelander comes full Circle Dec 3, 2008
No one knows: I m dying to learn to play the guitar. Favorite sport or activity: Running. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Mellower tones Dec 3, 2008
Contributed photoMarvin Higgins, left, has been playing guitar since he was a teen ... Strings of Time hones two-part guitar to perfection ... Father and son guitar duo Marvin and Troy Higgins have several gigs around the area, occurring regularly at Novak s Hungarian Restaurant in Albany, and the Book Bin and Gracewinds Music in Corvallis. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
'Choose Local' Gift Guide Dec 3, 2008
Item: Jimi Hendrix Collector tin of guitar picks, set of 12. 9. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Jazz Coalition to perform Dec. 6 Dec 3, 2008
There will also be a raffle for a Nintendo Wii game console complete with a Wii Fit and Guitar Hero: World Tour. Raffle tickets are $2 each or six for $10. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Smart switching could solve communication tangle Dec 3, 2008
The first article by Politco's Energy and Environment reporter Erika Lovley reports on "a growing... 17:23 28 November 2008 - updated 17:24 28 November 2008 The latest generation of prosthetics being developed in the US are incredibly advanced. But the latest piece of research kit is a cheap piece of videogame hardware: the controller to axe-man simulator Guitar Hero 15:27 27 November 2008 - updated 15:58 27 November 2008 Cetaceans have a bad habit of stranding themselves. Last week a large pod... (Yahoo News -- Instant Messaging)
Rose Ensemble to perform Christmas music from baroque Mexico and early America Dec 3, 2008
The four musicians with the 11-member vocal ensemble will play a variety of folk instruments, including a wooden flute, an antique gut strung gourd banjo, jaw harp, guitar, fiddle and mandolin, with percussion provided by tambourine and stomping feet. People like George Washington were making sure their children were learning those dances and hymns, Sramek said. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
DFS Nickelback ad banned for overplaying sofa size Dec 3, 2008
A TV ad for DFS, featuring actors playing air guitar to Nickelback's song Rockstar, has been banned after the retailer used special effects to artificially enhance the size of its sofas on screen. The series of DFS TV ads prompted 21 viewers to complain to the Advertising Standards Authority. (guardian.co.uk)
Obituaries (11.26.2008) Dec 3, 2008
Edwin enjoyed music playing his fiddle, guitar and accordion with his own country band. He was also a fisherman and hunter. (Forest Republican, WI)
On The Red Carpet With Michael Phelps Dec 3, 2008
It was hard to tell which one of them was the fan in that encounter and, as you saw in our story, theyre now starring in Guitar Hero commercials together. When we came to the end of the carpet, we said goodbye to Michael and watched him disappear behind the VMA stage door. (CBS News -- 60 minutes)
PLAY TIME: The best gadgets and game accessories Dec 3, 2008
com) is the first full-size wood guitar peripheral to play with Guitar Hero and Rock Band on PlayStation 2 or 3 ... A convenient Star Power/Overdrive button can be pressed when prompted onscreen, instead of tilting the guitar (which you can also do). (USA Today -- Tech)
PINCHING PENNIES? Nifty gifts for under $100 Dec 3, 2008
PlayStation 2 or 3 owners who wanna rock 'n' roll all night while playing Rock Band and Guitar Hero can pick up the new Gene Simmons Axe guitar controller ($79 ... It's a three-quarter-size, wireless replica of the long-tongued bass player's Axe guitar, including a similar paint finish and Simmons' autograph and face. (USA Today -- Tech)
Musicians Institute (MI) Announces Two New Scholarships Sponsored by ESP Guitars Starting in Spring 2009 Dec 3, 2008
Musicians Institute (MI) Announces Two New Scholarships Sponsored by ESP Guitars Starting in Spring 2009: Financial News - Yahoo ... Musicians Institute (MI) Announces Two New Scholarships Sponsored by ESP Guitars Starting in Spring 2009Tuesday December 2, 4:17 pm ET ... LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Musicians Institute () is proud to announce the creation of two new scholarships sponsored by ESP Guitars (). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The 2009 Grammy Nominees Revealed ... Probably, In Bigger Than The Sound Dec 3, 2008
Comes Around" and the Foo Fighters' "The Pretender" (seriously). Given that every year, this category consists of four solid, massive radio hits and one decidedly WTF track, I'm thinking the 2008 nominees will look something like this: ? Coldplay's "Viva la Vida" ? Kid Rock's "All Summer Long" ? Leona Lewis' "Bleeding Love" ? Something from Al Green's Lay It Down or Robert Plant and Alison Krauss' Raising Sand (a.k.a. the token "rewarding the aging legend selection") ? Taylor Swift's "Teardrops... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Defined Perception to play in Charleston Dec 2, 2008
Along with their original material, DP improvises with screaming guitar solos, and raging organ, pianos and synths. Share. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
