Articles related to "Musicianship"

On October 4, 2009, legendary heavy metal band Metallica rocked over 20,000 fans with an incendiary performance at Philips Arena.

A little nervousness can give the prospective performer an edge on stage, but too much can be disastrous. What can a prospective performer do about fighting stage fright?

Gigantour 2008 showcases metal acts High on Fire, Job for a Cowboy, Children of Bodom, In Flames, and Megadeth. The tour made its Louisville, KY stop Saturday, April 19.

A review of the "Lure of Paris" concert at St. John's, Greenhill Church on Thursday 14 June 2007 - Felicity Vicent, cello, Dominic Saunders, piano.

The best live band in the world in 2007 may well be The Cat Empire, with its high-energy fusion of jazz, reggae, salsa, hip-hop, rock and pure pop.

Besides fronting Wolf Parade with Dan Boeckner, Spencer Krug keeps busy. With his distinct musical style, Krug's projects are a unique and varied approach to indie rock.

Mahavishnu Orchestra had achieved notice with their debut album, The Inner Mounting Flame, and followed the record with an intense, successful and extensive tour cycle.

The People Involved are an unsigned indie band from Leek, in the UK. Comparable to a heavier-tinged Coldplay, with a hint of early Mansun, and the melody of Foo Fighters.

The songwriting partnership of John James Newman and Steve Jones discuss Bob Dylan, performing live and musical intuition following TVH's release of album Into The World

Slanted Records artists DecembeRadio, Billboard’s “Face to Watch 2006” featured band, hits the streets with their self-titled CD debut on June 27th.

Barbershop quartet Storm Front revisions Beatles tunes in a capella arrangements remarkably faithful to the original tunes.

Kansas City’s Alacartoona puts a modern twist on cabaret, playing music rooted in folk, jazz, and Broadway. Come into their world. But be prepared to be seduced…

With a wide array of influences and surrounded by a spectacular veteran cast, Christina Courtin's unique voice spans the realms of folk-jazz and pop Americana.

When buying a new trombone there are many very important questions to ask before you buy, the least of which is how much it will cost!

In This Light and on This Evening takes Editors in a new musical direction, with mostly successful results.

A review of the Philips label recording of the Beethoven Violin Concerto with Herman Krebbers, violin, and the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, conducted by Bernard Haitink

The Portland, OR based early music vocal ensemble In Mulieribus (Latin: 'amongst women') recently released their second CD, simply called Live.

Against the growing commercialization of the music industry, Radiohead went against the grain with the release of Kid A back in 2000.

Krystal Meyers comes back strong with sophomore album “Dying for a Heart,” with all the same precocious excellence, strength and heart we saw the first time around.

Live review of All That Remains at the Croatian Cultural Centre, Feb. 06, 2007

Look back to our earlier review of Matt Papa, and you’ll see I fell, hard, for his infectious vertical music. Spin 360 fell too and is now releasing “You Are Good.”

Released in 1991, Metallica's 5th studio album, the Black Album, would secure Metallica as the most commercially successful and mainstream heavy metal band.

The five members of the iconic Sonicflood band have a heart for missions and a new album to go with it: "Glimpse: Live Recordings From Around the World."

Head on holiday to Commonwealth Park on the shore of Lake Burley Griffin for a floral show, music and entertainment of the highest quality

As always, the Ottawa Folk Festival features plenty of hidden gems

Heart-in-throat vocals and blue collar vibes from the Jersey Shore...

OrchKids, a new initiative of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, teaches disadvantaged youth about classical music, respect and order and keeps kids interested, too

Two of the world's music icons began teaming up in concert starting in 1993 and their huge popularity together often rivals even their individual musical success.

As heavy as thrash can get without turning into death metal, Warbringer's second album is a sign of things to come. The future's bright for these five young Americans.

On March 27th, the 2009 Shakespeare Concerts brought performances of works by Summer, Stravinsky, Amram, Korngold and more to the New England Conservatory's Jordan Hall.

A lost Psychedelic classic of British Rock

The Average Joe's of American metal continue their battle against the Purple Cobras of Killswitch Engage and Lamb Of God.

There is no shortage of piano lessons available on the internet. One of these is Yoke Wong's new fake book study package.

Three predominant European pedagogical methods (Dalcroze, Kodaly, and Orff) for teaching development music differ on how much to emphasize creative musical expression.

Autumn & Empire are a three-piece band from Bend, Oregon, and their haunting songs bring a sense of beauty to the indie scene. Their debut album is due later this year.

At Carnegie Hall, the New York Philharmonic's new Music Director Designate Alan Gilbert led the orchestra in a celebration of Bernstein's relationship with the NYP.

Following the release of their 4th album, Daisy, Brand New went on tour promoting both new material and a new musical focus which was not unlike their L.I. predecessors.

In a departure from the safe stylings of most smooth jazz, Brian Culbertson's "Bringing Back the Funk" shows that contemporary jazz can still be passionate and energetic.

Washington, DC-bred reggae rock band, SOJA, third release Born in Babylon is a positive collection of emotive lyrics and multi-faceted songs.

Between The Buried and Me recently released a relentless new album in the form of 'Colors', via Victory Records - but does it cut the proverbial mustard?

Indie rock band Murder by Death played NYC Friday with Kiss Kiss and O'Death. It was a solid concert, although Adam Turla and the rest were a relatively tame headliner.

Pay heed to the sheer moxie of This Morning Call. The boldness of their debut CD liberates blasé indie listeners from the mundane with electronica & pop in a vivid mix.

Blue Note's 'Dial "S" For Sonny' is a simply delightful turn from the ill-fated pianist and composer Sonny Clark...

Donald Harrison has been making bold, beautiful and adventurous statements in Jazz for many years and Free Style released in 2005 continues that bold tradition

This two-disk DVD set documents rock supergroup Cream's reunion gigs at London's Royal Albert Hall in May of 2005, featuring Jack Bruce, Ginger Baker and Eric Clapton.

'Bring The Walls Down' is the first full length album of Reading's First Among Equals. This reveals they have the potential do well on the pop/punk scene.

Working with some of the most exciting musician from Nigeria the US and South America Geoffrey Keezer new CD Aurea showcases some of his most inspired compositions.

Released on Shine Bomb Records, Beta is the confident debut from DC-based band Hotspur. Mixing indie with pop and infectious hooks, it showcases a band on the rise.

Manchester band Inertia Grace have just released their new EP. With influences ranging from the mighty Oasis to Manic Street Preachers, the promotional tour is due soon.

Nothing misty about these Scottish lads with a penchant for original music, colorful lyrics and a slightly absurd taste. Bagpipe free and loaded with good spirit!