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News: Technology

A Democratic Solution to File-Sharing

August 19, 2010

[The following post was written by Robin Millar, a guitarist, record producer, and musician mentor whose productions have sold over 55 million copies. It is an expanded version of a comment he made on U2 manager Paul McGuinness's recent article for British GQ, “How to Save the Music Industry"] I first organised a public meeting to ...

News: Technology

Behind the Blogs: Know the Music Biz

August 19, 2010

Welcome to version 2.0 of our series Behind the Blogs, in which we interview the bloggers and thinkers who are following the music business changes that affect us all. David Rose, the founder of Know the Music Biz, is big on community. A life-long music lover, Rose understands the importance of putting many heads together to ...

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News: Book / Magazine

Brad Mehldau: Coltrane, Jimi Hendrix, Beethoven and God

August 19, 2010

Coltrane, Jimi Hendrix, Beethoven and God I have written an article for the new magazine, The Scope. The Scope is an internationally distributed English language magazine with writing that focuses on travel, environment, geopolitics, arts and culture. The graphic design of the magazine and the photography are beautiful and other contributors to the magazine so far ...

News: Performance / Tour

Don't Miss Jazz at Chautauqua 2010!

August 18, 2010

There are still seats available for the September 2010 Jazz at Chautuaqua. That means plenty of hot music, rhythm ballads, lesser-known but beautiful songs from Tin Pan Alley, Broadway, and Hollywood . . . all performed by a celebrated cast of musicians and singers. The party begins on Thursday, September 16, 2010, at the Hotel Athenaeum ...

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News: Recording

Eric Hofbauer to Celebrate New CD at Johnny D'S September 15th

August 18, 2010

On Wednesday, September 15th, guitarist/composer Eric Hofbauer will celebrate his latest recording, American Fear (Creative Nation Music), with a hometown CD release concert at Johnny D's in Somerville, Massachusetts. The opening set will feature selections from the record, an intimate and inclusive collection of solo guitar performances that musically explore how fear is reflected and manifested ...

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News: Music Industry

MFLA Seeks Donations of Musical Instruments

August 18, 2010

Once again this fall, Music for Lifelong Achievement (MFLA) will be seeking donations of musical instruments for its annual drive, which will take place from September 10 through October 15. MFLA is a not-for-profit organization based at the Sheldon Concert Hall that donates used and new musical instruments to school and community music programs serving disadvantaged ...

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News: Interview

Denny Melle on Husband Gil

August 18, 2010

Back in January, I posted about baritone saxophonist Gil Melle and his Blue Note and Prestige sessions. For the post, I spoke with Hal McKusick, who played with him, and Raymond De Felitta, who grew up down the block from the Melle house in Hollywood. Both Hal and Raymond shed light on the visionary saxophonist, composer, ...

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News: Recording

George Harrison and Ravi Shankar: Collaborations out 10/19

August 18, 2010

DARK HORSE RELEASE OUT OCTOBER 19 Dark Horse Records announced today the October 19 release of a limited edition deluxe box set from George Harrison and Ravi Shankar, entitled Collaborations. The release honors the sitar master's 90th birthday. Collaborations is a 3 CD and 1 DVD uniquely numbered limited edition box set. All compositions were composed ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Roger Waters and David Gilmour: Complete Reunion Footage

August 18, 2010

COMPLETE TWENTY EIGHT MINUTE PERFORMANCE NOW AVAILABLE Last month, Pink Floyd legends Roger Waters and David Gilmour took to the stage before 200 guests to benefit the Hoping Foundation and raise funds for children in Gaza. Yesterday, the Hoping Foundation posted footage of the entire reunion on their official website. Check out the complete 28 minute ...

News: Technology

Billboard Names 10 Best Digital Music Startups

August 18, 2010

Rdio Named Digital Music Startup Of The Year This week's Billboard Magazine named their 10 Best Digital Music Startups of 2010 and the list includes some surprising choices. To learn more about how the process, we turned to Billboard Senior Editorial Analyst Glenn Peoples. Many Hypebot readers remember Peoples from his now dormant blog Coolfer How ...