Folk musician Doc Watson dies in NC hospital at 89
- 9:03 PM — May 29 —
- Source: The Seattle Times - Seattle WA
Doc Watson, the Grammy-award winning folk musician whose lightning-fast style of flatpicking influenced guitarists around the world for more than a half-century, died Tuesday at a hospital in Winston-Salem, according to a hospital spokeswoman and his manager. Read More
Asheville's Shindig on the Green Kicks Off on June 30
- 7:38 PM — May 29 —
- Source: VisitNC.com
The celebrated mountain tradition Shindig on the Green, which showcases the region's rich heritage through its folk musicians and dancers, kicks off its 46th annual season by returning to the heart of downtown Asheville in Pack Square Park. With its first gathering of the summer on Saturday June 30th, this year's Shindig on the Green will be held on June 30; July 7, 14, 21; August 11, 18, 25; and September 1. Read More
CD/DOWNLOAD/ALBUM: Inspired Bassist Sean Oa(TM)Bryan Smith and a Stellar Ensemble Pause for AOereflectiona
- 6:38 PM — May 29 —
- Source: All About Jazz
A beatific album of hymns and inspired originals shepherded by bassist Sean O'Bryan Smith and anointed by an accomplished minion of 23 musicians, Reflection will be released July 17th on Groove Therapy Records. Read More
Jon Chattman: 'Garbage' Men: An Interview With 3/4 of Alt-Rock Royalty
- 6:00 PM — May 29 —
- Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment
A credible Cagney & Lacey reunion TV movie. Read More
Which celebs could mentor 'IDOL?'
- 4:53 PM — May 29 —
- Source: The Courier-Journal - Louisville KY
Every year, "American Idol" snags some of the biggest names in the music business to mentor and help judge the contestants. Read More
Tanja M. Laden: The Eagle Rock Rock and Eagle Shop Takes Flight (PHOTOS)
- 4:45 PM — May 29 —
- Source: The Huffington Post - Culture
Earlier this year, the Eagle Rock Rock and Eagle Shop opened its doors -- on April 1, to be exact. Read More
The Historical past of Rap and Hip Hop Music
- 4:37 PM — May 29 —
- Source: GMR (Ziff Davis)
Refined hinting like that is just as efficient at lighting a fireplace in your man. Read More
Quotable Country – 05/29/12 Edition
- 4:19 PM — May 29 —
- Source: Alltop - Country Music
Click the bullet after each quote to visit the source. Read More
Fela! Triumphs in Music and Message
- 3:49 PM — May 29 —
- Source: DownBeat.com
I witnessed a miracle tonight, wrote Roots drummer Ahmir Questlove Thompson after seeing Fela!, a theatrical production inspired by the life and music of legendary Nigerian musician, bandleader and political activist Fela Kuti. Read More
Ab-Soul Says Black Hippy Is Not a 'California Movement,' Won't Compete for Drake's Position
- 3:43 PM — May 29 —
- Source: AOL Music - Canada
Carson, Calif., native Ab-Soul is more astute than most young men his age, and he's certain to display that in his rhymes. Read More
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