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It says something that in 2003, Regina Carter became the first jazz musician ever allowed to play “Il Cannone,” the zealously guarded violin owned by the legendary Niccolò Paganini . Namely, it says that the MacArthur Genius Grant winner stands toe to toe with any of the great classical violinists in terms of accomplishment.
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March 11 (Washington City Paper)
Lake Forest High School's APT-sponsored 2010 Talent Show, called the "hottest ticket in town" by Technical Director Brad Balonick -- and the product of many a high school mom's blood, sweat and tears --has been classically entitled The Show Must Go On.
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Theodore: Lots of talent creates 'hottest ticket in town' (Lake Forester)
Jimi Hendrix has been dead almost 40 years, but his influence endures through subsequent generations of guitar players. On Tuesday, a large roster of guitarists will convene at the Uptown Theater as part of a tribute to the legendary musician.
More here: Jimi Hendrix's legacy lives on, say local musicians (The Kansas City Star)
After Patrick Krief left The Dears to form the very excellent Black Diamond Bay (and release a stellar album ), it seemed unlikely the singer/guitarist would return.
More here: The Dears Enlist Patrick Krief To Co-Write New Album (ChartAttack.com)
Recently, Tom Gray arrived at the Brick Store Pub in Decatur looking for all the world like a rock star.
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Blues band Delta Moon celebrates new album (Access Atlanta)
Blues band Delta Moon celebrates new album
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Blues band Delta Moon celebrates new album (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Among reports recently released by the Conway Police Department and the Faulkner County Sheriff’s Office:
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Police beat: 3/10/10 (The Log Cabin Democrat)
Alkaline Trio will be auctioning an electric guitar used in recording their latest album, to raise money for the defense fund of Damien Echols (who is on death row), Jason Baldwin, and Jessie Misskelley, Jr., who were convicted of murdering three eight-year-old boys in 1994.
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More Help for the West Memphis Three (KARK Little Rock)
An upcoming music video game gives you the power to progress from fantasy guitar hero to true six-string slinger.
Continue here: Music games' next generation: 'Power Gig' with real guitar (USA Today)
Trying to put your finger on exactly what Philly-based RJD2 is doing on his latest disc, "The Colossus," is darn near impossible. And that's what makes it so engaging. See him do it live this week in Milwaukee at The Rave.
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Gig roundup: RJD2 builds "The Colossus" in celebration of 10 years (OnMilwaukee.com)