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, […]

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 & […]

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.
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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 […]

Paul McCartney really rocked at the Amoeba Record Store in Hollywood yesterday.  It was his latest free concert of a series of small venue gigs that started right after the release of his new album Memory Almost Full.
Paul and Ringo was on CNN’s Larry King Live just yesterday for the one year celebration of the […]

A Beatles Memorabilia Auction is happening July 3rd in Las Vegas, featuring Stuart Sutcliffe Original Art, which was endorsed by John Lennon, at that time as Johnny & the Moondogs.  This is the first time Stuart’s art, lyrics and paintings are available for sale anywhere, plus Beatles Memorabilia and Autographs will be displayed and on sale.  
The assorted works of art will be offered […]