Posts Tagged: rock

Here’s Bevvy (Diana D’Itri, Rebecca Coltman, Liz Jones, Brenda Lancaster, Debi Pomeroy), an all girl original rock band from the ’80′s. Remember the Go Go’s (we were after them)… Remember the Bangles (right before)…oh well, we never “made it” but we sure had fun and we wrote some decent songs (I think, anyway). I’ll be posting more later so you can be the judge. In this performance at FM Station in LA in 1986, like many of our showcases (we did play the Roxy and Gazzaris back when they were still kind of something), I was with child…6 mo. along with my 2nd. The song is called Yamaha man (just in time for Namm 2010). Yamaha man was one of our first originals and was inspired by our keyboard player’s new Yamaha keyboard.

The History of Starcraft
There?s no doubt that StarCraft II?s release has been breathlessly awaited; twelve years have passed since the original was released to much acclaim and fanfare and a lot has happened in that time. That?s why we thought it would be interesting to trace the history of the franchise to this point, in order to shed some light on how the franchise became such a phenomenon, and why the sequel is so …

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Jackson library hosts classic rock concert
BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer JACKSON — Free outdoor concerts are a part of what makes the summer season so special in New Jersey. The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library is inviting members of the community to enjoy an outdoor classic rock concert by the Barnflies, popular local band, on July 24 at noon. The library is at 2 Jackson Drive, off West Veterans Highway, Jackson. read more

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Rock music is a kind of music (music genres) that began to be popular in the mid 50s. Its root was derived from rhythm and blues, country music from the 40s and 50s as well as the other various influences. Furthermore, It also took a variety of other musical styles, including folk music (folk music), jazz and classic music.

The distinctive sound of this music often revolved around the electric guitar or acoustic guitar, and the use of a very subtle back beat in the rhythm section on electric bass guitar and drums, and keyboards like organ, piano or synthesizers since the 70s. Besides the guitar or keyboard, saxophone and blues-style harmonica were sometimes used as a solo instrument. In its pure form, the rock music had three chords, a consistent and striking back-beat, and attractive melody.

In the late 60s and early 70s, it evolved into several types. Rock music that mixed with the folk music (local music in the U.S.) became folk rock, the music that mixed with blues became blues-rock and the one that mixed with jazz became a jazz-rock fusion.

In the 70s, rock combined the influence of soul, funk, and Latin music. Also in 70s, rock evolved into various sub-genres (sub-categories), such as soft rock, glam rock, heavy metal, hard rock, progressive rock, and punk rock. The sub-categories of rock that were popular in the 80s were the New Wave, a hardcore punk, and alternative rock. In the 90s, there was grunge, Britpop, indie rock and nu metal.

A group of musicians who specialize in playing this music is called rock band or rock group. Many rock groups consist of guitar player, lead singer, bass guitar player, and drummer. In this case, they form a quartet.

Some rock groups take one or two positions above or use the main singer as a music player in addition to singing. In this case, they form a duo or trio. Another group has additional musicians like two rhythm guitars or a keyboardist. Somewhat less frequently, the rock group uses stringed musical instruments such as violin, cello or blower, such as saxophones, trumpet or trombones.

Learn how to cut v shaped notches for the frets when building a homemade solid body electric guitar in this free video guide to making musical instruments.

Expert: Frank Pope
Bio: Frank Pope, founder of FBI Guitars, been building guitars for more than 10 years and has constructed more than 30 finished products.
Filmmaker: Charles Stewart Jr.

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Music Box: Kick off a weekend of rock with Sheryl Crow at Wolf Trap tomorrow
Wolf Trap presents a couple of monster shows this week, beginning with an appearance by rocker Sheryl Crow tomorrow night (8 p.m.). You know her from an unbroken line of hits including “All I Wanna Do” (her first), “Soak Up the Sun” and “If It Makes You Happy,” to name just a few.

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Harmonix riffs on Rock Band 3 features
Rock Band 3 will feature new keyboard play, support for three-part harmonies and up to seven players, and access to nearly 2,000 tracks at launch.

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Learn about the importance of timing in a rock and roll setting in this free video clip.

Expert: Craig Dockery
Bio: Craig Dockery is an accomplished musician and graphics artist. Craig plays multiple instruments and has played in many bands. Currently he is the front man for indie darlings, The Vinyltones.
Filmmaker: matt senatore

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Arts Scene published Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Chetco Pelican Players production of “Anything Goes” has been canceled. Chetco Pelican Players present the Elmo Williams production of “The Tall Texan,” at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 4, at the Chetco Playhouse, 1240 Chetco Ave., Brookings. Tickets are $15. For reservations, call 541-469-1788.

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Rock Band 3 to include keytar and new “pro” mode
Rock Band 3 will feature a keytar, Ars Technica’s inside source revealed. Information about the upcoming Rock Band package including a keyboard was teased in the Green Day: Rock Band demo. But rather than a keyboard, Rock Band 3 will be sporting a keytar, a lightweight keyboard supported by a guitar-like strap. According to Ars Technica, the keytar will be the only new instrument in the game.

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