From the monthly archives:

June 2010

Canadian Library Uses Classical Music to Scare Away Teenagers from Its Front Entrance

June 30, 2010

According to this story on the London Free Press, the main branch of the London Public Library in Canada has been using classical music to chase teen loiterers away from its front entrance. The teenagers have been a persistent problem for years: Margaret Mitchell, the library’s director of quality improvement said loitering crowds of teenagers [...]

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Album Review: Jace Everett – Red Revelations

June 29, 2010

Although I was raised on country music, I can’t say I am a regular listener of the genre.  I grew up in Texas, which made it difficult to avoid. Not all country music annoys me, but a great deal does.  However, there are a few exceptions I find worth giving the time of day, such [...]

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Renowned Violist Kim Kashkashian Gives Free Master Class at Ravinia Festival

June 28, 2010

Internationally renowned viola soloist Kim Kashkashian will be holding a master class which is open to the public for students of the Steans Institute at Ravinia Festival. I would highly recommend this event to musicians and music lovers of any genre. It’s a great way to pick up technical tips and get a glimpse of [...]

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Project Trio Taps Into The Future of Music Education (Video)

June 24, 2010

The best way to have kids connect with classical music is to mix it up.  And I don’t mean with a variety of music from a bunch of old dead guys.  I mean spice it up a bit.  Project Trio has done just that.  Viola and I actually went to school with the guys in [...]

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Street Pianos Appear Across NYC for Art Exhibit “Play Me, I’m Yours”

June 23, 2010

This week, British artist Luke Jerram debuted the art exhibit “Play Me, I’m Yours” in New York City. Sponsored by the nonprofit organization Sing for Hope, the general public has the opportunity to experiment with 60 pianos placed all around the city. The project has been touring the world since its 2008 debut in the [...]

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Artists Heed Call from KORN to Boycott BP, But Who Will It Really Hurt?

June 21, 2010

More time has passed and BP hasn’t stopped oil from spewing into the Gulf. The images just get more horrifying, the facts more troubling, and anger against BP continues to rise.  Between Tony Hayward’s boneheaded remarks and the troubling rhetoric from morons on Capitol Hill, it is impossible to keep cool about this entire situation.  [...]

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Snoop Dogg Woos True Blood’s Psychic Waitress Sookie Stackhouse

June 21, 2010

There’s another guy in Bon Temps who wants to get his paws on Sookie Stackhouse, and he just might give Eric and Bill a run for their money. In a hilarious music video after last night’s True Blood episode, rap star Snoop Dogg rolled into town in his custom Cadillac to sing, “Oh Sookie”. Backed [...]

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Creed To Perform Special Show To Benefit Tennessee Flood Victims

June 17, 2010

Although the nation’s attention is focused on what is happening along the Gulf Coast as a result of the BP disaster, we cannot forget the people of Nashville and efforts to rebuild.  At the beginning of May, bizarre flash floods crippled the musical Mecca destroying people’s homes and livelihoods. In an incredible act of kindness, [...]

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Dream Theater Frontman James LaBrie to Release Solo Album in September 2010

June 17, 2010

I’m ecstatic to report that my favorite vocalist of all time, Dream Theater singer James LaBrie will release his fourth solo album in September 2010. In an interview on beyondthedarkhorizon.com, LaBrie says: … there will be 12 songs, on the album. It’s very heavy and I’m really excited. I don’t want to say too much [...]

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NPR New Show – Alt.Latino Talks Music and Soccer, and Interviews Juanes about World Cup 2010

June 16, 2010

NPR kicked off a new show – Alt.Latino – hosted by Jasmine Garsd and Felix Contreras yesterday.  The show is dedicated to talking about the different sides of Latino music and music inspired by Latin America. Appropriately, the first show was dedicated to talking about soccer.  After all, the World Cup is in full swing [...]

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