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News: Radio

Jacqui Naylor Special on 1.FM - Adore Vocal Jazz

December 11, 2009

Jacqui Naylor is known for her interpretative capabilities and wide vocal range, with her signature “acoustic smashing" technique. Jacqui is singing jazz standards over rock classics or vice versa, like Gershwins' “Summertime" over The Allman Brothers' “Whipping Post" or Rodgers & Hart's “My Funny Valentine" over AC/DC's “Back in Black." She's an incomparable singer, delivering top-drawer ...

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News: Recording

Gregg Rolie's "Rain Dance" CD Receives Rave Reviews

December 11, 2009

Houston, TX -- Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Gregg Rolie, best known for his vocals and keyboard work with legendary music groups Santana and Journey, has caused a flurry of excitement amongst the music press with the release of his latest CD Rain Dance. This live CD captures Gregg and his all-star band performing ...

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News: Technology

Can VEVO Recover from a Rough First Day?

December 11, 2009

Yesterday was a tough day for new music video site VEVO. The backing of 2 major labels, $300 million form Adu Dhabi and tech from Google and you still couldn't sign up or get a page to load. Many that could get on to look around were seriously underwhelmed. Hypebot Associate Editor Kyle Bylin wrote in: ...

News: Technology

The Square = More Mechandise Sales

December 11, 2009

This guest post is from Christopher Joel, an independent musician from Nashville, TN who plays with The Intrepid Travelers and is the author of Your Band Blog: How to Use WordPress As Your Band's Website. I just read about a new product coming out early next year that will be a massive help to performing musicians ...

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News: Technology

Tube Time Continues to Rise

December 11, 2009

Nielsen's latest Three Screen Report shows strong year over year viewing growth with online video up 34.9% and DVR use up 21.1%. Given the consistent spike in usage among the three screens of television, Internet and mobile, consumers are actually adding video platforms to their schedule, rather than replacing them. click on image to enlarge Read ...

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News: Music Industry

Billboard and the Hollywood Reporter Sold

December 11, 2009

Are Layoffs Ahead? (UPDATED) A variety of sources are reporting that Billboard and The Hollywood Reporter have been sold to group led by James Finkelstein and Pluribus Capital Management. Rupert's son, Lachlan Murdoch reportedly dropped out of the purchase group at the 11th hour. Also included in the sale are Adweek, Mediaweek, Brandweek and Backstage.

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News: Performance / Tour

Phil Lesh, Headcount Rock the Earth Auctions

December 11, 2009

WIN BRUNCH WITH PHIL LESH, MEET WARREN HAYNES AND OTHERS, ALL FOR CHARITY Phil Lesh The good people at Charity Folks have teamed up with Phil Lesh's Unbroken Chain Foundation, HeadCount, and Rock the Earth for some excellent holiday charity auctions. The Unbroken Chain Foundation is offering the chance for 30 fans to have brunch with ...

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News: Recording

The Rolling Stones: Get Yer Ya-Yas Out: 40th Anniversary Ed.

December 11, 2009

By: Ron Hart The fall of 1969 was without question one of the most pivotal periods in the career of The Rolling Stones, highlighted by the Thanksgiving release of one of their three best albums, Let it Bleed, and the winding down of a tour through North America in support of that album's predecessor, 1968's Beggars ...

News: Interview

Garage a Trois 2.0

December 11, 2009

By: Court Scott Garage A Trois When a member of a music group decides to leave and the remaining band continues, it can be risky and the results can be unpredictable. Fortunately, though, Garage A Trois is a band built on risk taking, unpredictability, and ...

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News: Recording

Little Walter: The Chess Masters

December 11, 2009

The harmonica is an instrument that doesn't turn up often in jazz. When it does, the instrument typically is played in a polished, mannered style. Jazz chromatic harmonica masters include Toots Thielemans, Jerry Adler, Ron Kalina, Julian Jackson and Hendrik Meurkens. Past legends include Larry Adler and Jerry Murad. But deep down, the harmonica is most ...