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Today's Featured Artist: Brenton Wood

Pop-soul singer. Best known songs include "The Oogum Boogum Song" (1967), "Gimme Little Sign" (1967), and "Baby You Got It" (1967).

AC/DC tour rumour #629

Another one. The story is:  AC/DC will reportedly play special “secret” club gig on January 25 at Glashaus in Reinach, Switzerland. Only 400 tickets are apparently available for the concert, which is part of a short mini-tour of small venues the band is planning on undertaking at the end of the month. At least there is a [...]

Bowed Musical Instrument Viola

Many enthralling musical concerts are being organized all over world .Most of the concerts are divergent from the other and eminent for their own music style. There are many concert performances that are not only solo but group concerts and the group concerts will get you to see many instruments like drum, guitar, bongo and a bowed instrument that looks very much like a violin. The bowed instrument that looked like a violin is a viola.

Choosing Your First Guitar - Acoustic or Electric

The big question; do I buy an acoustic guitar or an electric guitar? What is the difference and why dose is matter. You may be surprised by this answer.

How To Play Guitar - Beginner

The guitar is one of the most popular instruments in America. How to play the guitar beginner can be very difficult at first. Most people learn a few chords and melodies and soon stop playing. Learning the guitar takes time and perseverance.

Biography of Kanye West

Kanye Omari West was born on June 8, 1977.Kanye West is a name that you have most likely heard of by now.He is a record producer and rapper who through hard work and dedication rose to unbelievable fame in the mid 2000's.

Don't Worry, Be Happy!

"Don't worry, be happy" is an expression or mantra closely associated with the Indian spiritual leader Meher Baba (1894-1969). Said singer Bobby McFerrin about the saying, "Whenever you see a poster of Meher Baba, it usually says 'Don't worry, be happy,' which is a pretty neat philosophy in four words, I think." The expression inspired the hit song.

You Are My Sunshine - Music Puts Politicians in a Good Light

Cynics may claim that politics is more entertainment than substance. But the wisest and shrewdest of politicians have for decades used music to help win votes and gain popularity.

Own Your Own Online Music Business - Start An Independent Record Label

A brief overview on the benefits of starting an online record label. For aspiring music business entrepreneurs, an online record label can be a highly profitable, low-cost avenue into the full-time music industry.

Belkin iPod XLR recording system looks phenomenally hot

I love the 'UA does a multimeter' look of this Belkin Podcast Studio, supposedly just $100 with build in mic, built in speaker, dual XLR (no word on phantom power).

My Night With Robert Pollard - Sorry, Guys!

I spent the first few hours of December with Mr. Robert "Uncle Bob" Pollard profound artist, prolific songwriter and former frontman of the band Guided By Voices. Bob was touring on his double album release of Coast to Coast Carpet of Love and Standard Gargoyle Decisions.

A Psychological Profile Of Janis Joplin

Janis Joplin "The greater the feeling of inferiority that has been experienced, the more powerful is the urge to conquest and the more violent the emotional agitation." Alfred Adler Biographical Overview Janice Joplin was born January 19, 1943 in Port Arthur Texas to Seth and Dorothy Joplin. Janice was the first born child in a family that would eventually include a sister Laura, who was born 6 years later, and a brother Michael, who was born 10 years later.

Introducing Andre Rieu, His Johann Strauss Orchestra And His Magnificient Sopranos

Andre Rieu was born on October 1, 1949, in a very old town, dating back to Roman times, called Maastricht, in the Netherlands. He was a very nimble child and started learning the violin when he was only five years old.

Ben's Brother

I had become so enamored with the track "Let Me Out" added to the playlist in late November, that after hearing it a few times I was prompted to search the city over for a copy of the CD Beta Male Fairytales from which it came. No such luck here in little ole SE Texas. (I'm ordering from the Music Shop!

Basic Music Theory Explained

Here I want to give you a basic understanding of musical theory, but without overloading you with information. If you know your stuff as far as musical theory goes, you'll notice that I've left a lot out, and this has been done on purpose.

Learn to Control the Guitar and Mute That Unwanted String Noise

Students often ask me how to avoid unwanted string noise when playing the guitar. This is particularly problematic when playing with unforgiving amounts of distortion. The problem becomes even worse at high volume as the amplifier interacts with the guitar causing feedback.

The Emo Lifestyle

What is Emo? Let us explain to you what emo is.

iPod Help When You Need It Most

Do you own an iPod? When you first bought it, you probably thought it would work perfectly, without a hitch.

How To Start A Record Label In 5 Easy Steps

5 simple steps on how to start a record label. This is a valuable tool for independent artists or aspiring music entrepreneurs wanting to break into the business quickly!

How To Improve Your Guitar Playing

Does taking a lesson from a different instructor help you after you have been playing for 10 or 20 years? Can equipment make your playing better?