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Alexander Markov wielded his "traditional violin gem", a 1970 Sergio Peresson, as a willing channel for the concertos that flow through his fingers hundreds of times in dozens of places Alexander Markov began playing the violin in…

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Michael Lang, longtime Ulster County resident and driving force behind Setting 8. He was 77 years old.According to Lang's obituary, he died of complications from lymphoma in New York City. Lang hosted the Woodstock Music…

J Mascis of Dinosaur Jr. is rock 'n' roll's loudest talker. On stage, the reserved leader is eclipsed by his three full carpets, recalling President Teddy Roosevelt's quote: “Speak quietly and carry a big stick; you…

Featured on classic recordings by Elvis Presley and Jerry Lee Lewis - as well as countless other songs released on Sun Records in the 1950s - Sun Studio's 1949 Wurlitzer Spruce is praised by the auction house which currently sells it as…

In a rustic bungalow behind Cosentino's Nursery on the Pacific Coast Highway, you might find Fred Walecki…

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This week Steve and Dana are joined by Slate's music critic Carl Wilson. First, the panel examines Edgar Wright's latest psychological horror film. Last night in Soho—that Dana examined for Slate. Next, the panel…

Speaking to Charles McPherson, it's pretty clear why Lewis Nash immediately thought of McPherson as he gathered musicians to celebrate Charlie Parker's legacy as part of The Nash's ninth anniversary weekend. And that goes beyond the fact…

New Jersey rocker Jon Bon Jovi and Canadian singer Bryan Adams canceled separate appearances on Saturday night after testing positive for COVID-19. They join a number of artists who contracted the virus despite vaccination.…

The downtown Salem music store has been family run for decades, but the owner decided to sell as he reached retirement age, and the city is redeveloping this downtown block. David Chassman, left, and his son-in-law…

Welcome to the weekend! This one is filled with exotic instruments on stage, a loop workshop for children or a military…

Joe palmaccio Grammy Award-winning mastering engineer, Joe palmaccio, died while recovering from a motorcycle accident, Saturday, October 16. A native of rural South Carolina, Palmaccio began his musical education at the age of eight after…

Instrument brand Gibson announced the release via its Gibson Custom Shop of the Limited Edition Chuck berry 1978 model ES-355 in wine red. The rock'n'roll pioneer has always been accompanied on stage by his Gibson guitars,…

The “Date with the All Stars” memorial concert was performed in honor of Jeff Paul, a bark musician who was a founding member of the power pop rock trio John Flywheel. A memorial event at Fleetwood's…

When it comes to mid-1960s pop culture, there was no greater movie actor around this time than Jerry Lewis. And there was no bigger band than the Beatles. For Lewis' eldest son Gary, that meant there was a fork in the road. A natural…

Bouzouki virtuoso Manolis Chiotis revolutionized Greek music. Credit: Screenshot / YoutubeManolis Chiotis is considered one of the greatest bouzouki players of all time. The musician, composer and singer revolutionized Greek music with…

Fans of Wake up Faces, Rod has something to tell you. It's late September and the band is back with something cool. Their songs will keep you entertained, even if they haven't been used - old numbers that they once rejected because they…

Gary Edwards, a prominent New Orleans music industry businessman whose Sound of New Orleans label recorded many regional bands and musicians, died on September 22 after a long illness. He was 79 years old. Born November 28, 1941, Edwards…

Frontiers Music Srl recently announced the upcoming release of Swedish hard rockers Crazy Lixx's new album, Street Lethal, on November 5th. Listen to the song "Reach Out" below and pre-order / record Street Lethal on CD / LP…

Tragically hip - Photo: Jim HerringtonThe Tragically Hip announced the release of a special version of their second album, Road apples 30th Anniversary Deluxe, Friday October 15. The disc will be available in full editions of CDs and…

With over half a century of hurricane rock behind them, Scorpions may have slowed down a bit, but the band that helped shape the model of modern mainstream metal with albums like Lovedrive, animal magnetism, blackout and Thunderbolt are…

Saturday, Aug. 28 BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 28 at Bruen Rescue Squad, 1116 Red Mill Road, Rensselaer. More information is available online at…

From humble beginnings on the London club scene in the early 1960s to record-breaking world tours, Charlie Watts has never strayed from the simple four-piece drum kit on which the Rolling Stones built their legendary sound and…

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Memorial concerts planned for Oklahoma red dirt rocker Chad SullinsAt least two memorial concerts are in the works to honor Oklahoma singer-songwriter and red cirt rocker Chad Sullins, who died June 27 in Altus. He was…

This month, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.Among this month's lineup are Tony Award-winner Beth Leavel, Tony-nominated composer Joe Iconis, Anastasia star Christy…

A movie with a good soundtrack is a better combination than popcorn and butter. The soundtrack of a perfect movie has the power to transport you to another era, make a theater full of people cry, and help tell a story so well that you…

The life of a musician in Dhaka is not easy. At start-up, barriers to entry into the industry alone stop a significant proportion of those interested in music. Whether it is the lack of infrastructure to learn music academically, from…