Songs:Illinois — There was a time when I religiously followed Camper Van Beethoven. I liked their sound more when it was frantic folk based rather than punky. I also followed all the spinoff bands and solo records. That time has passed though and I no longer am up ... more info

Guardian Music — He made his name with West Side Story, but Leonard Bernstein was also one of the 20th century's greatest music teachers. This, says his friend and colleague Humphrey Burton, is his greatest legacyHalf a century ago, in May 1959, the Monitor studio at... more info

Pop Candy — So last weekend Camper Van Beethoven played its 5th annual Campout music festival near Joshua Tree, Calif. (Also on the bill: David Lowery's other band, Cracker, Clem Snide, Dawes and more.) more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — WINNIPEG - Trust The Tragically Hip to turn a venue usually reserved for tutus and Beethoven into a sweaty haven for the beer guzzling set. more info

All About Jazz — Aug 4th 2009 - Newburgh resident Neil Alexander and his stellar Jazz-Fusion trio NAIL will bring a one of a kind performance to the Newburgh Free Library on September 13th at 2 pm. Entitled “A 400 Year Musical Journey”, the performance wi... more info

Guardian Music — Royal Albert Hall, LondonWhen Daniel Barenboim and his West-Eastern Divan Orchestra decided to tackle their first opera, the choice of Fidelio was a no-brainer. Beethoven's opera is a hymn to the very freedom and dignity that this inspiring Arab-Isra... more info

Totally Fuzzy — roy rocket said...Hiya Fuzzies!Hear how the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain raised the roof on London's Royal Albert Hall.Renditions of Anarchy in the U.K., Psycho Killer, Wuthering Heights, Life on Mars, Pinball Wizard and lots more, including Be... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Jeff Francisco said...The Band was a huge influence on me during my youth.Hear an acoustic cover of The Weight recorded in my home studio at:http://theanimalsrunthefarm.blogspot.comHope you enjoy.Thanks Fuzzy Crew!Ted Barron said...Elvis MuseumJoe Ma... more info

Chicago Tribune — It has been the summer of dueling ninth symphonies of Beethoven and Mahler, courtesy of the Chicago Symphony and Grant Park Orchestras, with their respective choruses. more info

Guardian Music — Royal Albert Hall, LondonA straw poll of those queuing enthusiastically to hear all Stravinsky's ballet scores at this year's Proms would probably show that many had never seen one danced on stage. Here's the paradox: while it is entirely possible to... more info