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Jon Anderson/Rick Wakeman - The Living Tree in Concert, Part One (2011)

December 17, 2011

Anyone expecting the cosmic prog-rock journeys of this duo's work as members of Yes must have been a little disappointed—and not just with the spare instrumentation. More striking than the lean, guitar-free musical structures was how intimate, even grounded this concert performance was. If anything, though, this album speaks to both the individual trials and the ...

News: Performance / Tour

Twin Cities Jazz Week in Review, December 9-15

December 17, 2011

I feel like I have music coming out of both ears, so much went into them in the past week! And even for me it was an eclectic assortment. Doc Severinsen and the Minnesota Orchestra ("Jingle Bell Doc") at Orchestra Hall, December 9. He's a bit over the top sometimes but there's no denying Doc Severinsen ...

News: Performance / Tour

The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Jazz, December 16-22

December 17, 2011

Just the number of gigs around town tells you things are revving up for the holidays. Seeking holiday fare or not, any local or visiting jazz fan should be pleased with the options in the coming week. Highlights This Week It's always a holiday when Debbie Duncan in on stage, and she's on the bandstand at ...

News: Video / DVD

The Julie London Show

December 16, 2011

You're in for a treat. Since my post two days ago on singer-songwriter and pianist Bobby Troup, I've been bombarded by emails from readers—some who are long-time fans of Troup and others who are new to him. All of those email writers also said they were fans of singer Julie London, who was married to Troup. ...

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Experience Hendrix Tour: Buddy Guy, Dweezil, Billy Cox, R. Krieger

December 16, 2011

STACKED LINEUP FOR THE 2012 EXPERIENCE HENDRIX TOUR The 2012 edition of the critically acclaimed Experience Hendrix concert tour, will launch with a three week run of dates starting March 6 featuring an all-star lineup of musical greats paying homage to the abiding genius of Jimi Hendrix. Presented by Fender Musical Instruments, this year's tour will ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Levon Helm to Ramble for Richard Manuel and Rick Danko

December 16, 2011

A MUSICAL NOD TO RICHARD AND RICKY Levon Helm has confirmed a new set of Midnight Rambles in 2012. Special Guests on these dates include Dar Williams, Spirit Family Reunion, and on January 21, a special tribute to fallen bandmates Richard Manuel and Rick Danko. The night is being billed as “"A Musical Nod to Richard ...

News: Music Industry

Manchester Orchestra Asks Fans to Sing Along and Why It's Working

December 16, 2011

Atlanta-based indie rock group Manchester Orchestra has launched a unique and interactive fan experience for their song, “Virgin"—a track that's been described as “a song to the fans" by the band. In the spirit of the song's lyrical content, the band has created a campaign for fans to have their voices heard ... literally. The project allows ...

News: Music Industry

Anne Leighton: What Publicists Need from Musicians

December 16, 2011

By Anne Leighton The best, savviest musicians listen to their publicist's expertise. Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson and Tower of Power's Emilio Castillo pay attention to what I tell them when I disagree, find a wrong fact in their bio, or if they NEED to do an interview during a vacation. They also tell me when something ...

News: Obituary

Entertaining Musician, Ad Man Paul West Dies

December 16, 2011

Paul West, an ebullient pianist, singer and humorist who entertained several generations on Seattle's lounge scene from the 1950s forward, died Monday. He was 76. The cause was prostate cancer. Though Mr. West worked much of his life as an advertising man by day, he played music by night. He was probably best known for his ...

News: Performance / Tour

Opening Weekend at the Royal Room

December 16, 2011

The Royal Room, the new venue opening in Columbia City, is pulling out all the stops this weekend with 21 bands performing over four days. Here is the schedule: Friday, December 16 7:00pm Guardian Alien 7:45pm Frances McCue and Robin Holcomb 8:15pm The Robin Holcomb Band 9:30pm Sam ...