Armless Latin-music Guitarist Returns
HispanicBusiness.com - May 19, 2012
Tony Melendez, the armless guitar player who gave ovation-producing performances before the late Pope John Paul II, will return to Modesto, Calif., on Saturday for a concert at Modesto Centre Plaza. The musician, who plays the guitar with his toes,
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150 YEARS AGO: Crowds cheer Guitar's new companies
Columbia Daily Tribune - May 19, 2012
"It was a soul-stirring ovation," wrote William Switzler, publisher of the Statesman, in his 1882 "History of Boone County." The men found quarters at the University of Missouri, where Merrill's men also were in residence. "Recruiting is steadily going
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Reward offered for safe return of guitar stolen in Webster church break-in
WebsterPost.com - May 19, 2012
Numerous items were stolen from the church, including an Ovation six-string acoustic and electric guitar, model 1778 LX Elite. The guitar, in particular, has “a tremendous amount of sentimental value to its owner,” who is one of the church's pastors,
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McCartney, Grohl, Walsh get standing ovation after Grammy rehearsal
Winnipeg Free Press - May 19, 2012
Canadian Diana Krall and the Eagles' Joe Walsh joined Sir Paul for his new jazz tune "My Valentine," while Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl and Walsh added blistering guitar solos to a performance of the "Abbey Road"-closing trifecta "Golden Slumbers," "Carry
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Low-key Strait thrills near-sellout crowd
Tulsa World - May 19, 2012
It glittered off the pearl inlay on the neck of his guitar that spelled out his name. It glinted from his honey-hued guitar. This all made his music - his undeniable lyrical talent and skill - the focus as he played more than two dozen of his biggest
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OVATION Launches New YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Signature Model Guitar - Jan. 24, 2012
Blabbermouth.net - May 19, 2012
Ovation has announced two new signature Viper models YM63 & YM68 designed by the true master of neo-classical metal shred, Yngwie J. Malmsteen. As a longtime Ovation endorsee, Yngwie has incorporated many Ovation models into his live performances and
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SPHS students put on talent show
Tiger Newspaper - May 19, 2012
Although all the performances consisted of primarily acoustics and solo vocals, each contestant brought their own style and vibe to the stage. Sophomore Annie Kim roused the audience as she sang and played the guitar to Jason Mraz's “I Won't Give Up.”
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Concert Review: Anastasio and the PSO
Beaver County Times - May 19, 2012
As soon as each song finished, the crowd roared its approval, offering up eight standing ovations. Anastasio, 47, smiled as he briskly took the stage in a charcoal-colored suit atop a black shirt with unbuttoned collar. Early set acoustic treats
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'American Idol' recap: Hollywood, Day 3
Baltimore Sun - May 19, 2012
The judges give him a standing ovation. No verbal feedback from the judges after a performance this time. Phillip Phillips channels Dave Matthews even more as he sings "Wicked Game" while playing the guitar. It's how he holds the guitar and how he
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Philippe B's 'Variations Fantômes' Haunt at the Conservatory – A Photo Review
Montreal Gazette (blog) - May 19, 2012
Playing the entirety of his latest album,Variations Fantômes, Philippe B integrated his guitar playing and singing seamlessly with the classical arrangements written to accompany his songs. Performing with the Molinari Quartet, as well as harp, oboe,
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