From the monthly archives:

January 2010

How to Find Affordable Music Lessons

January 13, 2010

Yesterday, Contrapuntist and I received an e-mail from a blogger advertising an online computer game which teaches children how to play the ocarina. Part of the pitch was that it is for children who can’t afford to take music lessons on other instruments. The blogger also claimed that the online game followed an idea from [...]

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Kip Winger – Rocker Turned Classical Composer

January 11, 2010

The past couple of months Viola and I have been on a classical meets heavy metal kick.  Although the musical styles are different, there is a common element between them.  Like classical composers, metalheads are explorers of music.  Breaking away from conformity is practically a necessity to be considered respectable in heavy metal.  The same [...]

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Album Review: Dommin – Love Is Gone

January 9, 2010

Last October, Viola and I had the pleasure of meeting Kris Dommin (singer/guitarist/lyricist of Dommin) and attending the concert thanks to Roadrunner Records.  Feel free to read our  interview with Kris as well as our  concert review of the show. Although, we were presented the opportunity to listen to the album well in advance, we [...]

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American Carnage Postponed, Megadeth to Tour

January 7, 2010

I bring you the unfortunate news that the American Carnage tour is postponed.  The press release I received said the following: The much anticipated American Carnage Tour, featuring hard rock behemoths Megadeth, Slayer and Testament has been put on hold due to health issues. Slayer’s bassist/vocalist Tom Araya is in need of back surgery which [...]

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Earthen Grave – a Chicago Metal Band With A Twist

January 6, 2010

This past December, Chicago’s WGN Channel 9 news show featured a new metal band called Earthen Grave. What makes this band so unique? The six piece ensemble includes renowned classical violinist Rachel Barton Pine. And she’s not just a guest artist. On the band’s bio sheet, guitarist Jason Muxlow says that this is first time [...]

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Thesis Theme Issues (Updated)

January 5, 2010

Greetings folks, we seem to be having some sudden theme difficulties.  This morning all was fine, and suddenly this evening everything was jacked.  SO.. I have temporarily reverted back to an older theme while I figure out what the heck happened and why.  I upgraded my version of Thesis over the weekend, which might have [...]

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Music Power Network

January 4, 2010

It isn’t a secret the music industry is changing.  In fact, it is changing at a dramatic pace.  For folks, such as myself, who dream of entering the business side of things as an artist and/or entrepreneur there is a need to learn about the evolution occurring within the industry. Earlier today, I stumbled onto [...]

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Round Up of “Best Of” Lists for 2009 and Decade

January 2, 2010

First off, allow me and Viola to wish everyone a Happy New Year!!  I hope 2010 is off to a good start. To start us off this year, I thought I’d provide a collection of “Best of” lists.  When it comes to selecting what albums, songs, artists, etc. ruled during a particular year, decade, century, [...]

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