Used Musical Instruments

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:38:12 -0700

Why Is It So Hard for New Musical Instruments to Catch On?
The Atlantic - Jan 01, 1970
Composer and inventor Tod Machover poses with a Beatbug, a percussive instrument, in a 2003 AP photo. For the musically daring, it's hard to beat the Guthman Musical Instrument Competition, which takes place later this month at Georgia Institute of

OK Go turns Chevrolet Sonic into a one-car band
AutoWeek - Jan 01, 1970
and perhaps most ambitious undertaking--a jaunt in the California desert in which the car would be used both as a musical instrument and play musical instruments during a performance of "Needing/Getting" from 2010's Of the Blue Colour of the Sky.

Country stars tune up to help kids succeed
KVUE - Jan 01, 1970
Proceeds from the February 15 event will be used to buy musical instruments for under-privileged youth, teach music theory and musicianship, and offer music-related opportunities outside of performance. "Grounded in Music has a very simple mission: to

Kids and musical instruments: tips on when to start lessons and more
OregonLive.com (blog) - Jan 01, 1970
By Amy Wang, The Oregonian View full sizeJoe CantrellA child tries out a trumpet at an "instrument petting zoo" hosted by Portland-based Ethos Music Center last fall. If you're thinking about having your child learn to play an musical instrument,

Weapons against the detritus of a mechanized world
Business Mirror - Jan 01, 1970
Salvador, on the other hand, presents found objects as polished and new, transformed from their humble origins as objects of utility, to shiny new musical instruments. The elements used in his works are not neutral like the galvanized iron and bricks

Pearl Flute

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:28:39 -0700

Another year of celebrating the many cultures of Wellesley's Fiske Elementary ...
Wicked Local - Jan 01, 1970
Members of the Bright Pearl Dance Academy were performing at the Fiske Multicultural Festival on Wednesday, January 25, at the Wellesley Middle School. By Rachel Cottone, Special to The Townsman On the evening of Wednesday, Jan.

Arts and entertainment calendar for Feb. 2
Park Ridge Herald-Advocate - Jan 01, 1970
“Black Pearl Sings!”, through Feb. 19 at Northlight Theatre, located at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie. Featuring a cappella renditions of rare American folk songs, the play tells the Depression-era story of

PRCC musicians to perform with all-state band
Hattiesburg American - Jan 01, 1970
Pearl River Community College students selected for the Community College All-State Band are, seated from left, Danielle Rogers of Petal, Christy Noble of Gulfport, Kelsey Whitfield of Carriere, Megan Smith of Poplarville; standing, Allen Grace of

Singer captures audience with flowing voice
Brantford Expositor - Jan 01, 1970
She tells the stories of her songs by adding to the mood, emotions and atmosphere with her performance on the flute or whistle. As we heard in the song Winter's Comin' On, this duo easily captured the feeling of transition from autumn to winter.

Caption: 1) Jayanti Kumaresh of Bangalore 2) Shivashankar Swamy & Group. [Pics ...
Star of Mysore - Jan 01, 1970
The story of Lord Hanuman, in connection with an event after Pattabhisheka when Mother Sita gives a pearl chain in apprecia-tion of his services, Hanuman searching for Lord Rama inside each and every pearl was more than effective.

Selmer Baritone Saxophone

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:28:13 -0700

Fattburger Was a Garage Band Once
San Diego Reader (blog) - Jan 01, 1970
C melody saxophones are otherwise called the neglected children of the sax family. Their golden era was during the 1920s. Buescher, Conn, King, Martin and Selmer all built C melodies along with sopranos, altos, tenors, and baritone saxophones.

Martin Acoustic Electric Guitar

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:22:53 -0700

Making music
Westmeath Independent - Jan 01, 1970
He has played steel, electric and acoustic guitar in Daniel O'Donnell's band for more than a decade, and in recent years he has re-discovered his childhood interest in playing tin-whistle in the band. "My dad played the whistle and that's who I learned

Bob Dylan's Tribute to Martin Scorsese
Atlantic City Weekly - Jan 01, 1970
By Jeff Schwachter Bob Dylan (right) with guitarist Charlie Sexton, singing the song "Blind Willie McTell" during a tribute to Martin Scorsese last week. ATLANTIC CITY — How appropriate it was to have Bob Dylan — on a break from his "Never-ending

The guide to the week's concerts
The Independent Weekly - Jan 01, 1970
The dozen tracks showcase not only their keen lyricism but wonderful harmonies, which stand well against the spare acoustic arrangements. One of the album's great thrills is hearing these skilled performers reinterpreting each other's solo tunes,

Review: Fishman Loudbox Artist Amplifier
American Songwriter - Jan 01, 1970
The Loudbox Artist amp is made specifically for acoustic instruments, and delivers a sound that I had forgotten was possible with acoustic amplification. I tested an acoustic guitar, semi-hollow body electric bass, and a ukulele through the Loudbox

GO! Arts & Entertainment for Jan. 15-21
North County Times - Jan 01, 1970
Guitar duo ---- Arthur Golden and Chan Jenuine perform program of American folk songs, blues and ragtime; 7 pm; Carmel Valley Library, 3919 Townsgate Drive, Carmel Valley; free; 858-552-1668. Jazz guitarist Martin Taylor ---- 7:30 pm; San Diego Wine

Tenor Saxophone

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:21:37 -0700

Jazz notes
The Press, York - Jan 01, 1970
Tonight he brings his quintet to Wakefield Jazz (01977 680542), which features Paul Booth (tenor saxophone) and Steve Fishwick (trumpet), both also top session musicians. Saxophonist Martin Boyd is seen regularly at the Old White Swan, Goodramgate,

Late grandfather still inspires young musician
Hampton Union - Jan 01, 1970
The tenor sax player first took up alto saxophone in fourth grade at the request of his "Pepe" (Albert Heuber). The 57 students in Seabrook Middle School's Grades 5-8 band, along with 111 chorus members, will perform at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, Jan.

Karen Sharp quartet at Herts Jazz Club
Herts Advertiser - Jan 01, 1970
She has twice won the tenor saxophone category in the British Jazz Awards but she is equally at home playing the baritone sax. Karen has developed her own sound and approach and will be joined at the gig at the club which meets at Campus West,

Theo Wanne Partners with Sam Ash to Present Woodwind Mouthpiece and Instrument ...
DigitalJournal.com (press release) - Jan 01, 1970
Theo Wanne and Sam Ash have been working together across the nation to show case Theo Wanne's revolutionary woodwind mouthpieces, his new MANTRA tenor saxophone, and his world renowned expertise in mouthpiece refacing. Theo is the eminent world expert

Marsalis takes listeners along on his musical journey
Durham Herald Sun - Jan 01, 1970
Greenwald started the session by playing a sample of Public Enemy's “Fight the Power,” on which Marsalis played saxophone on a portion. Greenwald said the record was his first encounter, at age 13, with Marsalis' music. Marsalis talked about growing up

Fender Amp Head

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 18:20:16 -0700

INTERVIEW: Jim Ortiz of Amplified Heat
The Horn - Jan 01, 1970
What happened to Gian's amp? JO: Hahaha! Gian's amp? It was a brand new Marshall head that he had built for himself and it lasted the whole set before going up in smoke on our last song! Luckily, Gian had his Fender Bassman 135's on deck for back ups.

NAMM 2012: Fender introduces new Blacktop guitar models
MusicRadar.com - Jan 01, 1970
Distinctive features include the classic Jaguar 24" scale, skirted black amp knobs (volume, tone) and an Adjusto-Matic™ bridge with stop tailpiece. Other features include an alder body, maple neck, 9.5"-radius rosewood fretboard with 22 medium jumbo

Review: Fishman Loudbox Artist Amplifier
American Songwriter - Jan 01, 1970
I'll never be able to settle for the sound of my acoustic guitar run through a cheap DI box or even plugged into my favorite Fender amplifier. The Loudbox Artist amp is made specifically for acoustic instruments, and delivers a sound that I had

Fender EC Tremolux Amp Review
Premier Guitar - Jan 01, 1970
When the Tremolux is in its sweet spot, you'll never want to leave—especially if you're a blues head with electric South Side inclinations. A good Telecaster or mini humbucker-equipped axe will make this amp sound liveliest, and you can expand the

65Amps Empire Amp Review
Premier Guitar - Jan 01, 1970
Finding the tones that work best with your playing is one of the most rewarding aspects of working with this amp, however. I delved into the Empire's control layout by setting everything at noon, plugging in a 2011 Fender Classic Player Stratocaster,