The Motley Fool has a great article called “CD Is the New Vinyl.” Interesting reading about declining CD sales, SoundScan, Billboard charts and the need for the major record labels to re-invent themselves. A good narrative on the current status of our music industry. ww.fool.com
In a related story (somewhat) of music distribution, […]

The Zappa Plays Zappa tour is back for round two this summer.  It was a big success last year, when the music of the late great Frank Zappa was performed live on stage for the first time in years, under the direction of Dweezil Zappa.  The North American Tour starts July 18 with thirty performances […]

OK, better late than never. I would never forgive myself if I didn’t acknowledge the birthday of one of my favorite drummers, Ringo Starr. He turned 67 last Saturday, July 7, 2007. He is also releasing a “best of” album, along with his first digital downloads of catalog hits, […]

Saturday July 7, 2007.  Over 150 artists, bands and musicians performed to millions of people during seven different concerts held on seven different continents. The Live Earth Concerts raised our global conscience about our energy use and it’s impact on our environment, and how to maximize our natural resources and “go […]

The 41st Montreux Jazz Festival begins today! Montreux is at the foot of the Alps on the banks of Lake Geneva, known as “The Swiss Riviera.” This long-running music festival runs through July 21st featuring an fantastic lineup of artists…here’s my CybersPicks:
Booker T. & the MG’s
Dr. John
Jeff Beck
Living Colour
Norah Jones
Roger Hodgson (from Supertramp)
Seal
Sly & […]

Lifehouse’s new album, Who We Are, was released last Tuesday and debuted at #3 on the iTunes album chart for the first week. Billboard Top 200 Album chart at #14. The first single “First Time” breaks into the Top 50, making Who We Are a Top Ten selling album this week!
“First Time” Streaming […]

The iTunes Festival brings together world-class artists and bands, intimate live performances and the best in digital technology. Throughout July, more than sixty artists will perform at the Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) in London.
www.itunesfestival.com/

It’s a new feature on CybersMusic.com.  A Nano Moment for your iPod.  The stuff you just have to synch up to, the first time you heard it.  Now if only I had more than just 1GB. 
We’re diggin’ the blues rock sound of Back Door Slam;  their new album just out, this young trio has played festivals from […]

The 41st Montreux Jazz Festival starts this Friday (July 6) and runs through July 21st.  In addition to an incredible roster of artists performing, there’s also a wide variety of side venues like Studio 41, workshops, and three seperate competitions for piano, voice and guitar. 
There’s hundreds of jazz festivals annually, but Montreux is probably the most […]