Review: Ryan Adams at Walt Disney Concert Hall
Los Angeles Times - May 19, 2012
Flanked by an upright piano on one side and a music stand and microphone on the other, the North Carolina-born Angeleno picked up his guitar (striped red, white and blue like the instruments on “Hee-Haw”) and declared his intent: “Let's all get sad
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Not all strings, picks and licks: Nashville dropping guitar as city symbol
Long Beach Press-Telegram - May 19, 2012
The acoustic guitar, as the primary instrument in country music, became the unofficial symbol of the city years ago. Performers from Hank Williams to Garth Brooks have played one. But in recent years, the guitar hit a sour note with Nashville's
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Guitar plays second fiddle as Nashville symbol
Chicago Daily Herald - May 19, 2012
The acoustic guitar, as the primary instrument in country music, became the unofficial symbol of the city years ago. Performers from Hank Williams to Garth Brooks have played one. But in recent years, the guitar hit a sour note with Nashville's
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Belly Up Aspen becomes the Panic Room
Aspen Times - May 19, 2012
This weekend's shows are part of the Wood Tour, which has the band playing entirely on acoustic instruments — no screaming electric guitars, no roaring organ, presumably a downshift in the volume of the drums. The tour, which covers 11 shows and four
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Roadshow buys unique guitar
Branson Tri-Lakes news - May 19, 2012
It was an acoustic guitar, custom-made by legendary guitar manufacturer CF Martin & Company. Its former owner is Chisai Childs, a local legend in her own right. Childs, a former performer in the television show “Hee Haw” and the live music show
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Fiddle fest warms up at Icicle Creek
The Wenatchee World Online - May 19, 2012
In an informal opening jam Saturday, Williams and guitar instructor David Cahn led a dozen students through a repertoire of classic folk, including “Emma's Waltz,” “Black Haired Blossom” and “Ida Red.” The session was just a warmup, capped off with
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A match made in music
Mail Tribune - May 19, 2012
Red Tail Hawk's bassist was heading to California for the year so the band was going to take a break until he returned. The Turner Moore Band, featuring Moore on acoustic guitar, O'Donnell on drums, Turner on bass and Alkire on pedal steel guitar,
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Museum displays 'The Life and Music of Bruce Springsteen'
Monterey County Herald - May 19, 2012
where the exhibit originated, were busy unpacking guitars, like the black Takamine acoustic used during the recording of the 1982 album "Nebraska." Grammys were lying around in bubble wrap, and the faded red baseball cap Springsteen had stuffed in
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Red Bank Library Offers Programs in March
Atlantic Highlands Herald - May 19, 2012
The Red Bank Public Library's Acoustic Saturdays music series continues its third season on March 31, 2012, from 2:00-4:00 pm with a performance by String Fever. The band has performed throughout New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania since 1993 and
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Bert & Ernie's celebration includes music tonight and Saturday by BillyChristian
Great Falls Tribune - May 19, 2012
BillyChristian is Mission Mountain Wood Band founding member Christian Johnson on fiddle, mandolin, acoustic and electric guitars and vocals and Billy Powell on acoustic guitar and vocals. The pair performs a mix of original material and traditional
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