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Mark Your Calendars for National Metal Day

July 15, 2011

It’s nice to see something official about this because Viola and I stumbled on something mentioning National Metal Day back in May. But after searching online, we thought it was rumor or unofficial at the time.  Now, it turns out National Metal Day is for real. NoiseCreep reported: Metal has its own holiday, thanks to [...]

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Black Tide: Back with “That Fire” [Video]

June 29, 2011

It’s been a little while since I’ve heard about Black Tide, but I was happy to see the band is getting ready to release a new album, Post Mortem, schedule for release on Auguest 23rd.  Recently uploaded, “That Fire”, is the first track to be released from upcoming album.  You can watch the video below. [...]

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Yo-Yo Ma and Chicago Symphony Orchestra Set New Standard for Music Participation with Citizen Musician Initiative

January 31, 2011

Music connects. Music inspires. Music unites. Music heals. Music saves lives.  When I think about the power music has on people, these are the words that come to mind. It’s also the message Yo-Yo Ma and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s Institute for Learning, Access and Training want to come to life with the new Citizen [...]

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Savannah Music Festival announces 22nd Season with mix of Classical, Jazz, World and Americana Music

November 11, 2010

The Savannah Music Festival (SMF) has announced the lineup for its 2011 season.  The festival, which has a rich tradition in showcasing wide variety of internationally acclaimed artists that perform from different music genres, will take place March 24 to April 9, 2011. The city-wide event will feature over one hundred performances in multiple venues. [...]

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Start Your Halloween With A Monster Rap From JibJab

October 31, 2010

While sifting through the Interwebs searching for a fun video for Halloween, I remembered the always entertaining JibJab. So from Viola and myself, we wish you a Happy Halloween.  Everyone have a good day and, most of all, be safe. Enjoy the Monster Rap…

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Metalachi – This What Happens When Metallica Is Played Mariachi Style?

September 21, 2010

Last week, Hispanic Heritage month kicked off on September 15.  I know, this is a tad bit late, but our blog host was experiencing some technical issues and I am now getting back to posting the following. A couple of weeks ago, I randomly stumbled onto an interesting cover of “Breaking the Law” by Judas [...]

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Slash FM Radio Coming Soon

August 26, 2010

Between a new band and new album, Slash is having a good year.  And considering the guitarist’s history with Guns N’ Roses and Velvet Revolver, Slash has certainly produced some nice tunes over the years.  Now the rocker is set to launch his virtual radio station, Slash FM on A.P.E. Radio. Today’s announcement came on [...]

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Don’t Miss the Last Two Concerts in Millennium Park’s Dusk Variations Series August 16 and 23rd

August 9, 2010

For the second season, Millennium Park is hosting the popular Dusk Variations Series in the Jay Pritzker Pavilion. These concerts explore the intersection of classical and pop genres and their coexistence with elements of classical music, electronic, folk, pop, and rock. The first two concerts included music by Portland Cello Project (August 2) and Victoire [...]

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Are we in the middle of the Golden Age of Classical Music?

August 2, 2010

Here in the U.S. we have the perception that classical music is dead or dying. On some level that maybe true, on another, not at all. Even I have succumbed to the rhetoric that classical music is on its way downward. But after reading a great article by Heather Mac Donald, “Classical Music’s New Golden [...]

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ABC’s Dancing With The Stars Failure by Featuring Benise

April 28, 2010

Like all good husbands, ahem, I watch Dancing with the Stars with Viola.  I have my ups and downs with the show.  It is entertaining to see judges rip the cockiness out of musicians, athletes, movie, and TV stars.  On results day, the episode usually features a few guest artists.  Last night’s results episode really [...]

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