Saturday, August 07, 2004

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Here's the latest news on chord piano:



ic Newcastle - That's grand! Piano is making a splash (The Journal)
When Handel composed his Water Music he probably didn't have this in mind - but artist Geoff Laws' flamboyant pianist strikes a similar chord.

TOP STORIES (The Chronicle-Journal)
Don t be late, that s the road to take! Top Hat tops them all! As the standup bass and piano hit the closing chord on the jingle, the announcer s voice comes up, informing listeners that another Lakehead youngster was about to sing with the Top-Hatters.

Young singer breaking into pop market in two languages (Miami Herald)
MIAMI - She started singing in her crib, banging a tambourine with the church choir at age 5 and writing songs at 11. Now 16, singer-songwriter JD Natasha has a raw rocker sound, rangy voice and angst-filled lyrics - and her first album, "Imperfecta/Imperfect."

Eight contestants to compete Aug. 14 (Fairmont Sentinel)
FAIRMONT -- The Fairmont Area Junior Miss Scholarship Program will involve eight contestants who perform Aug. 14 at the Fairmont Opera House. The event will begin 7:30 p.m. and doors will open 7 p.m. Advance tickets are $7 and are available at Hy-Vee and from the contestants.

Religious reviews (The Bryan-College Station Eagle)
When Jonathan D. Sarna began researching the history of American Jews, a fellow scholar tried to discourage him: “The Jews came to America, they abandoned their faith, they began to live like goyim, and after a generation or two, they intermarried and disappeared.”

Alanis Morissette and Barenaked Ladies (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
When the Canadian co-bill of the "Au Naturale" tour shared the stage briefly Wednesday night, it wasn't surprising that the song they chose had the word "naked" in it.

Mimi Fox: The Reigning First Lady Of Jazz Guitar (Guitar.com)
Acclaimed for her exceptional technique and sense of melody, Mimi Fox is undoubtedly one of the very best jazz guitarists out there. Fox recently signed to Steve Vai's Favored Nations record label and released She's The Woman, her debut for the label, but her sixth solo album.

Teen singer JD Natasha breaks into pop market in both Spanish and English (Canada.com)
MIAMI (AP) - She started singing in her crib, banging a tambourine with the church choir at age five and writing songs at 11. Now 16, singer-songwriter JD Natasha has a raw rocker sound, rangy voice and angst-filled lyrics - and her first album, Imperfecta/Imperfect.

Playing good tunes (Coshocton Tribune)
COSHOCTON -- Pianist Dan Barnes of Salamanca, N.Y. has been a weekend fixture at King Charley's Tavern for nearly four years. In addition to his passion for music, Barnes enjoys chatting with the King Charley's "regulars" and those staying at the Inn at Roscoe Village.

The week's new CD reviews (Winnipeg Sun)
Every so often, amid the empty Stetsons and gyrating belly buttons that continue to ride herd over country music, a disc of actual, honest-to-Merle country somehow manages to escape the corral.