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Upcoming show this summer part of a great series at the 331 Club

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Paul Geremia at Hymie's Vintage Records tonight. A nice intimate show.

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Steve West & The Northern Stars at the wild Tymesin St. Paul tonight.

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Nice Sarod

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The perfect uke for an outhouse...

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Happy Independence Day! Flawed as it may be, long may the grand experiment continue!

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The Onion nails it!! Be sure to read all the way to the end of the piece.

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A Weaving of Traditions

KBEM Radio sponsored an intriguing concert illustrating the roots of American music in jazz and Native American traditions, bringing together flautist Bobb Fantauzzo and his JazZen ensemble (with Aaron Kerr on electric cello, Mike Bruns on guitar, Dan Lange on drums) and Native American vocalist/percussionist Lyz Jaakola. Some of the legends of jazz have Native American heritage and we heard Ellington, Pettiford, Lloyd and more from a new perspective. Here's some photos from the event: http://andreacanterjazzink.zenfolio.com/p646169027

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The Wheelharp is a groundbreaking keyboard musical instrument that gives the player the ability to orchestrate a full chromatic scale of sixty-one (61) actual bowed strings at one’s own fingertips, almost like having a real chamber string orchestra at hand. With an exotic profile and stunning rosette appointments, the Wheelharp’s appearance is equally as breathtaking as its audible character. It is available in a Radial Model (curved keyboard) and a Linear Model (traditional straight keyboard), and in several ranges. It utilizes a patent-pending action and bridge to translate the player’s subtle fingerings into a range of bowing intensities, and comes equipped with a damper system and electronic pickup system, allowing individuals to sculpt astonishingly beautiful and complex sounds. For musicians, composers, and studios that seek to create the natural sound of classical string instruments while avoiding the frequently sterile quality of digital string synthesizers and samples, or for those looking to foray into new sonic territory, the Wheelharp presents a truly exciting opportunity.

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Okay, I'm seriously considering getting one of these and learning to play it.