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Jazz & Blues Florida December 2013 Issue Posted
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Jazz & Blues Florida
The December, 2013 online edition ofJazz & Blues Florida has been posted at jazzbluesflorida.com. Read previews of local and touring artists performing in Florida this month. Along with the ezine, the JBF website offers comprehensive listings of live jazz and blues music in clubs, concerts and festivals across the state. This month's features are Johnny Rawls, B.B. King, Benny Golson, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Cyrus Chestnut Trio, John Nemeth, Eddie Shaw & The Wolf Gang, Tierney Sutton, Gregg Allman Band, Shemekia ...
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Book Release: A World Of Percussion: Ten Etudes Inspired By Rhythms From Across The Globe
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Brian Shankar Adler
Circavision Productions Presents the new book: A World of Percussion: Ten études inspired by rhythms from across the globe Available October 1st, 2013 The book, and accompanying CD, encourage its participants to explore sound and rhythm through various percussion instruments and their bodies, while learning about rhythms from around the world. It includes ten colorful percussion études based on influential rhythms from: Ghana, Guinea, Argentina, Brazil, Cuba, India, Indonesia, Nigeria, Spain, and the United States and offers a context in ...
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Bill Wyman Releases Limited Edition "Scrapbook" in North America
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Chris M. Slawecki
For the first time ever, rock and roll legend and founding member of The Rolling Stones, Bill Wyman is offering American music fans a unique glimpse into his extraordinary life with his limited edition luxury Scrapbook, soon to be available in North America. Signed by the man himself and certified for authentication, there are only 1962 copies available but for a limited time only, fans can purchase this rare item online before it hits North American stores later this year. ...
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Drummers! Are You In The 200 Club?
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Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
Los Angeles, CA - After taking the drumming world by storm,with his book “The Footiments", Rick 'BooM' Steel has once again amazed the drumming community. With his latest video, “Bumble Blast:16th note Double Pedal Double Strokes at 200 beats per minute", BooM shows why he's known as the “Double Pedal Demon". He challenges Drummers everywhere, “Are YOU in the 200 Club?" At his YouTube page, BooM says,"...Doubles, Flams, Ruffs, and Paradiddles: NOT just for the hands!" With Bumble Blast, he ...
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Top 7 Reasons Every Musician Should Blog from Ariel Hyatt's New Book "Cyber PR for Musicians"
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HypeBot
Early this year music marketer and educator Ariel Hyatt successfully completed an ambitious crowdfunding campaign whose goals included the creation of three new books and a social media course. While funders are already enjoying the fruits of Hyatt's labor, she is today releasing the first book to the general public titled “Cyber PR For Musicians." It's a solid introduction to social media marketing that's an interesting blend of old and new school approaches. Ariel Hyatt, boss lady at Cyber PR, ...
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Divergent Streams: Reflections and Explorations of the Modern Music Industry
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HypeBot
This is the preface for Divergent Streams, a collection of essays edited by Kyle Bylin (@sidewinderfm) and written by influential executives, startup founders, and thinkers in the music industry. Download a free copy of the e-book here. I wanted something to read. Something that challenged me. Something that engaged me. Something that forced me to sit down and consider the writer's perspective. What I found instead were news stories about trivial developments, blog posts with big headlines but small insights, and numbered ...
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Burning Ambulance #6 Out Now
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Philip Freeman
The latest issue of Burning Ambulance, an independently published journal of the arts, is available now. This issue includes: a cover story on Arve Henriksen by Phil Freeman a profile of Ivo Perelman by Clifford Allen an interview with Swiss sound artist/composer Reto Mäder by Phil Freeman an interview with Dutch grindcore/jazz sax-drums duo Dead Neanderthals by MacDara Conroy an interview with French black metal duo Spektr by Leonard Pierce an interview with Japanese musician/artist Yoshiko Ohara by Phil Freeman ...
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Armen Nalbandian Publishes First Book: Portrait Of An Artist As A Young Improviser
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Blacksmith Brother
Musician Armen Nalbandian has published his first book; Portrait of an Artist as a Young Improviser, featuring essays and articles written during his tenure as Artist-in-Residence and Musical Director of the Fresno Art Museum, in addition to chronicling the creation if his classic album Manchester Born. From Blacksmith Brother: A look inside Armen Nalbandian's thought process as he created his classic album: Manchester Born and his performances throughout this time period. This book contains essays and entries written by Nalbandian ...
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