Saturday, April 30, 2005

Alan Thomas: The Long and Winding Road

Alan Thomas: The Long and Winding Road - Acoustic guitar versions of Beatles songs

Thursday, April 28, 2005

The Guess Who: Let's Go

The Guess Who: Let's Go - Sometimes things come full circle. From Winnipeg Manitoba, The Guess Who became Canada's very first music superstars. Randy Bachman announces the release of an album of the music that started it all. Music recorded from the Winnipeg broadcast and nationally televised show that made the Guess Who a household name. Current covers of the day and versions of the very first songs Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings ever wrote. These songs would go on to sell millions of copies around the globe and establish the band as Canada's first music superstars

NPR: For Pianist, Music Unleashes Rainbows of Color

NPR: For Pianist, Music Unleashes Rainbows of Color - April 2005 profile of pianist Laura Rosser, whose synesthesia causes her to perceive the music that she hears in color

Playing in Fog

Playing in Fog - online magazine and guide dedicated to live indie shows happening primarily in San Francisco. Includes show dates, reviews, downloads, interviews, photos, and more

Emo Band Name Generator

Emo Band Name Generator - give your group a really catchy name

Composition Today

Composition Today - features composition competitions, jobs, interviews, articles, composer resources, new music concert listings, and composer showcases

Peter Spence

Peter Spence - groove to the rocksteady reggae sound of this U.K. artist who received a Grammy nomination for his work with Pato Banton. Official site includes biography, news, music, gig info, and more

Wednesday, April 27, 2005

22-Pistepirkko

22-Pistepirkko - Finnish rock trio that has been experimenting with sounds and genres since 1980

Cobblestone

Cobblestone - Christian rock band out of Central Michigan specializing in acoustic alternative with the ocassional surprise

Mix Master Mike

Mix Master Mike - official site of the legendary scratch DJ

Cut Chemist

Cut Chemist - listen, read, speak - Cut Chemist's official site here with show info, boards, clips, and more

Pigeon John

Pigeon John - peep the Pigeon here for reals, chirpin' out to his fans with news, audio, video, photos, forums, and more

Lifesavas

Lifesavas - official site for these Portland, Oregon hip-hop artists on Quannum sayin' "Big Up" to their fans with news, show info, and more

Amptonic Music Search

Amptonic Music Search - shopping agent for MP3 song and album downloads

Tuesday, April 26, 2005

Silverstein

Silverstein - official website of the emo-hardcore band. Includes tourdates, audio files, news, bio, pictures, and lyrics

End Of The Century: The Ramones

End Of The Century: The Ramones - documentary which follows the quartet through three decades of rock and roll. From PBS

Dave Stephens

Dave Stephens - songwriter and multi-instrumentalist that hails from Vancouver, British Columbia

Monday, April 25, 2005

Al's Surfin' Beach Boys

Al's Surfin' Beach Boys - official site for the nine piece Beach Boys tribute band based in the southeast of the UK, with tour dates, playlist, photos, and booking information

Jeff Algera

Jeff Algera - includes audio and a biography for this New York concert music composer

The Loud Pipes

The Loud Pipes - official site of the Arizona based punk band. Includes tour dates, interviews, media, forum, photos, and more

Time Spent Driving

Time Spent Driving - post-punk, indie-rock hybrid with definite pop overtones

Saturday, April 23, 2005

Radio DavidByrne.com

Radio DavidByrne.com - streaming audio of David Byrne's current musical interests

Backstreet Boys

Backstreet Boys - official site, with news, bios, audio, and tour dates

Augustana

Augustana - official site of this melancholy indie rock band on the Sony Epic label, with tour information, music and video clips, photos, news, and more

New Edition

New Edition - official site for the R&B group, with member bios and streaming audio

Friday, April 22, 2005

Marny Duncan-Cary: Reason For Bein'

Marny Duncan-Cary: Reason For Bein' - Four time award winner of the 2005 Saskatchewan Country Music Awards including Female Vocalist of the Year, Rising Star of the Year, Album of the Year, and Composer of the Year

UnRated Music Magazine

UnRated Music Magazine - provides news, tour dates, reviews, and photo galleries. Online version of the rock, hip hop, and alternative magazine

Mike Doughty

Mike Doughty - official site of the former Soul Coughing frontman includes music, gig dates, lyrics, and Mike's personal blog

Dog Bone Sanctuary

Dog Bone Sanctuary - blends heavy hard rock and alternative metal into both acoustic and electric performances

The All-Star SUPERband

The All-Star SUPERband - 16 piece Jazz band playing original music as well as covers influenced by Count Basie, Woody Herman, Stan Kenton, Thad Jones, and Toshiko Akiyoshi

American Music Abroad

American Music Abroad - arranges performances tours for community, college, and high school musical groups

Thursday, April 21, 2005

22-20s

22-20s - official site for the British band who mix blues, rock, folk, and country influences

Kaskade

Kaskade - feature biography, downloads, news, and schedule

Snobsite.com

Snobsite.com - online home of The Rock Snob's Dictionary

Tuesday, April 19, 2005

Natalie Brown

Natalie Brown - with a 4.5 octave range, award-winning Canadian born Natalie Brown is one of the premiere current R&B singer/songwriters

Go Seek

Go Seek - music, dance, and drama shows by Keren Alexander and Simone Collins. Includes show dates

Ambisonic.Net

Ambisonic.Net - offers extensive information about ambisonics method of surround sound encoding with equipment listing, faq, and technical articles

Sheet Music Man

Sheet Music Man - offering a wide selection of working band charts and sheet music arrangements

covermymusic.com

covermymusic.com - music art and graphics community, a place to share cd art and download your favourite labels. Includes design service, contest, and a forum

Salsa Vancouver

Salsa Vancouver - guide to salsa dancing in Vancouver. Find out about where to go dancing, weekly events, upcoming events, instructors, lessons/classes, and more

Friday, April 15, 2005

4Sho4Kids Foundation

4Sho4Kids Foundation - St. Louis organization founded by rapper Nelly and dedicated to improving the quality of life for children born with developmental disabilities

Jane Modric

Jane Modric - singer and songwriter who lives and works in North Queensland, Australia, featuring biography, CD's, and photos

The Dubliners' Tabby Cats

The Dubliners' Tabby Cats - Cats, Celtic music, and Irish drinking songs join with Austin-based folk musician Marc Gunn. Features biograph, press, cat pictures, and a cat lover CD

EDM Digital

EDM Digital - offers music downloads in MP3 and FLAC formats for DJs and the audiophiles. Subscribers can choose from Acapella, Deep House, Progressive, Tribal, and other genres

Thursday, April 14, 2005

Brock Fanning

Brock Fanning - offers online lessons, gig schedule, and mp3s

Bleeding Through

Bleeding Through - official site of the hardcore band includes tour dates, merchandise, and MP3s

The Valley Downs

The Valley Downs - video clips, biography, schedule, photos, and news from the Chicago-based band

Over It

Over It - melodic punk band from northern Virginia

Motion City Soundtrack

Motion City Soundtrack - official site of the rock band from Minneapolis

The Kinison

The Kinison - official site includes video, news, show dates, and more

Maximilian Hecker

Maximilian Hecker - official site of the German indie crooner

Funeral For A Friend

Funeral For A Friend - mixing the drive and melodic heart of emo, the gut-driven power of rock, and the work ethic of hardcore

Bleed The Dream

Bleed The Dream - official site of the southern California rock band

Bedouin Soundclash

Bedouin Soundclash - Canadian band fusing reggae and rock

50 Cent Base

50 Cent Base - lyrics, pictures, screensavers, wallpapers, facts, CD covers, and more

Richard Camara

Richard Camara - music for meditation and healing. Offers audio samples and CDs

Dallas Jazz Orchestra

Dallas Jazz Orchestra - jazz big band

Fantastic Four: The Album

Fantastic Four: The Album - official site for the soundtrack album for the 2005 film

Wednesday, April 13, 2005

Kingston Shadows

Kingston Shadows - events, photos, and contacts for the marching band in East Yorkshire

The Slip

The Slip - jazz/funk trio combining complex rhythms and intricate harmonies to create intense jams and spontaneous compositions. Includes sounds, news, bio, and links

Head Automatica

Head Automatica - includes news, videos, live shows, and message board

Ghosts of Pasha

Ghosts of Pasha - noisy indie quartet out of Burlington, Vermont

Merzbow

Merzbow - official site features tour dates and discography

We Are The Music Makers

We Are The Music Makers - includes an archive of news articles related to many electronic musicians

Memphis Symphony Orchestra

Memphis Symphony Orchestra - information about season, subscriptions, and repertoire

IJASVideo.com

IJASVideo.com - specializes in DVD movies, music CDs, and books from Russia and Europe. Also offers consumer electronics, DVD players, CD cases, blank tapes, and more

Spoleto Festival USA

Spoleto Festival USA - official site of the annual performing arts and visual arts festival held in Charleston, South Carolina

Tuesday, April 12, 2005

Musician Forums

Musician Forums - provides message boards for musicians. Includes discussion areas for guitar, bass, drums, piano, singing, recording, and various genres of music

Tiffani Wood

Tiffani Wood - the latest photos, news, and music from this Australian singer

Plane Crazy

Plane Crazy - musical about feminism set against the backdrop of the swinging '60s jet age

Saturday, April 09, 2005

Lennon.net

Lennon.net - official site of the Liverpool Lennons, with information about John, Julian, Cynthia, and other members of the family tree

The Lisa Lopes Foundation

The Lisa Lopes Foundation - founded in the spirit of Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes. Works to improve the quality of life for youth in low-income communities in the United States and in developing countries in Central America

Friday, April 08, 2005

Rob Thomas

Rob Thomas - official site of the Matchbox Twenty singer and solo artist

Godsmact

Godsmact - photos, soundfiles, gigs, and info about this Godsmack tribute band

Stella & Jane

Stella & Jane - playing an eclectic blend of new country, alternative rock, and folk

Thursday, April 07, 2005

Gold Chains & Sue Cie

Gold Chains & Sue Cie - official site of the techno-punk-funk duo from San Francisco

The Faders

The Faders - British all-female trio slamming together pop, punk, and wit

Tony Christie

Tony Christie - official site of the British singer known for hits including Don't Go Down To Reno, and Is This The Way To Amarillo

Shawn Desman

Shawn Desman - official site for the vocalist includes audio samples, video, tour dates, and more

Willie's Picnic

Willie's Picnic - Willie Nelson's annual Fourth of July party at the Fort Worth Stockyards

Cowboy Troy

Cowboy Troy - official site of the hick hop cowboy rapper

Wednesday, April 06, 2005

Roger Daltrey, Laura Hall: The Wheels on the Bus

Roger Daltrey, Laura Hall: The Wheels on the Bus - Roger Daltrey of The WHO sings "Wheels on the Bus" and three new songs in this children's CD that brings the classic song to life

Lustra

Lustra - official site of the L.A. rock quartet

Jem

Jem - official site of the Welsh sogstress includes audio, biography, diary, and more

Lloyd

Lloyd - official site if the rapper audio samples, bio, photos, video, tour dates, and more

Shakiramedia.com

Shakiramedia.com - offers Shakira biography, discography, photos, videos, and more

Irwin Mayfield

Irwin Mayfield - home to the artistic director of the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra

Tuesday, April 05, 2005

Dinosaur Jr.

Dinosaur Jr. - official site of the alt-rock trio

Eric Himan

Eric Himan - official site for the singer. Includes biography, journal, music, multimedia, and more

Saturday, April 02, 2005

Eric Clapton interview

In the week of his 60th birthday (30 March) Eric Clapton joins Johnnie Walker (born the same day) for his first full length radio interview in a number of years. To be transmitted in 2 parts, Eric recalls his 40 plus years in the music business beginning with the Yardbirds and Cream before progressing to international stardom as a solo performer. Eric also talks openly about his personal battles with drug and alcohol addiction and gives a remarkable insight to his music and his philosophy of music making. Featured music includes Got to Hurry (Yardbirds), Telephone Blues (John Mayall's Bluesbreakers), Spoonful (Cream), Layla (Derek & the Dominos), Wonderful Tonight, Forever Man, Bad Love & Tears in Heaven

The-Donnas.com

The-Donnas.com - band profile, lyrics, pics, and more

The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra

The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra - features show dates, downloads, and more of the touring band

Friday, April 01, 2005

Quandry

Quandry - band from Oregon features a mix of hard rock, metal, funk, psychedelic, and a touch of jazz. Downloads, events, news, and more

Kaki King

Kaki King - official site of the dexterious guitarist and singer

Finn Brothers

Finn Brothers - official site of Neil and Tim Finn's collaboration

Christian Bautista

Christian Bautista - official site of the Philippino balladeer

Ciara Online

Ciara Online - biography, quick facts, schedule, lyrics, and more for the singer

B5

B5 - official site of the R&B boy band includes member bios, and downloads

Matt Novak

Matt Novak - singer-songwriter from the Pacific Northwest writes and performs songs best described as original folk and Americana

Erika Jo

Erika Jo - official site of the Nashville Star Season 3 contestant. Includes photos, music, and contact info

Aylesbury Festival Choir

Aylesbury Festival Choir - established choir performs a variety of choral music, from Mozart to Tippett. Also offers summer workshops

Dmitri Kourliandski

Dmitri Kourliandski - official site of the Russian composer features biography, works, and sound samples of pieces

Rap Nation

Rap Nation - rap forum for emcee battles and general discussion that includes a section for sharing audio beats and rhymes

Veruca Salt

Veruca Salt - official web site for the power-pop band

50 Cent: Bulletproof

50 Cent: Bulletproof - video game for Vivendi Universal featuring the popular hip-hop star, 50 Cent

HED p.e.

HED p.e. - official site of the Huntington Beach, Cali band with bio, discography, pics, downloads, and more