Reflections from Rick Lord on Leadership, Transformation, and Things That Keep Human Life Distinctively Human
From WQXR the Classical Music Station of NYC: Until this year, the Curtis Institute of Music, the famed conservatory in Philadelphia, did not regard the guitar as an instrument worthy of a place in its curriculum. When the school changed its policy, it hired Jason Vieaux to co-run a guitar department. This week, Vieaux gave [...]
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Wandering Eye Productions has filmed a lovely video of world renown guitarist, Ricardo Gallen, who is recording a new album with interpretations of Bach on a guitar which is a replica of a 19th century instrument. An inspiring performance to watch and listen to. It’s worth taking a 15 minute break to listen to the [...]
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I enjoyed reading this article from The New York Times: Is this 2010 — or 1970? The answer, strangely enough, is: both. James Taylor wraps up a tour with Carole King. A new Jimi Hendrix album makes its debut in the Top 5. Elton John has joined forces with one of his heroes, the extremely [...]
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Two of the most prolific and successful recording artists of all time are close friends and are together again. To celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of a venue that calls itself home to such notables as Elton John, The Eagles, and Joni Mitchell. Carole King and James Taylor performed there together in November of 1970 and [...]
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I’m a Patti Griffin fan. I first encountered her passionate and mournful voice when she opened for Shawn Colvin at the 9:30 Club in 1996 during Shawn’s “A Few Small Repairs” tour. The more I listened, and the more live performances I attended, the more her music and commitment touched me and I’ve been an [...]
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