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Friday, April 27, 2012

Songwriter News--4.24.12

 
Mississippi-born musician, songwriter Chris Ethridge dies at the age of 65
The Republic
John Christopher "Chris" Ethridge II, a Mississippi-born musician, bassist and songwriter who was a founding member of the country-rock band "The Flying Burrito Brothers," has died in Meridian. He was 65. Officials with Robert Barham Family Funeral ...
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Gordon Lightfoot describes the art of songwriting
Globe and Mail
The singer/songwriter visits Massey Hall and talks about songwriting. Lightfoot is releasing an album of live performances at Massey Hall this week. The two main rivals in the Alberta election campaign have cast their ballots. PC Leader Alison Redford ...
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Streaking songwriter to bring warning of Satan to Columbus
OSU - The Lantern
"Before when I was into Metallica, (Jimi) Hendrix and Green Day, I wanted to play guitar, but once I discovered Bob Dylan, I was like, 'F---, I want to be a song writer," Toka said. Toka considers his new album "Straight to Hell" autobiographical in ...
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Jackson Browne Announces Summer 2012 U.S. Acoustic Tour With Special Guest ...
Sacramento Bee
By Jackson Browne LOS ANGELES, April 23, 2012 -- /PRNewswire/ -- Singer-songwriter Jackson Browne is set to launch his summer 2012 Acoustic Tour with a string of US dates beginning July 14 at the Belk Theater in Charlotte, NC. Playing guitar and piano, ...
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Songwriter who became consumer advocate, Dave Carroll playing deCoste
Truro Daily News
PICTOU – Dave Carroll's a little relieved that his precious guitar won't have to travel by air when he comes to Pictou this week. Carroll, who became a household name nearly three years ago when his music video "United Breaks Guitars" went viral, ...
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Jessi Teich's (Philadelphia Based Singer, Songwriter, Musician and Performer ...
PR Web (press release)
Jessi Teich (Philadelphia based Singer, Songwriter, Musician and Performer) is announcing upcoming performances for the following: 2012 Center City Jazz Festival, 5th Annual Roots Picnic, Art After 5 at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Local & Legend ...
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PR Web (press release)
Redcar songwriter bringing Coronation Street musical to the North-east
Gazette Live
by Dave Robson, Evening Gazette A SONGWRITER from Redcar says she can't wait to bring her spectacular Coronation Street musical to the North-east. Former Sacred Heart School pupil Trisha Ward started her career on Teesside, penning and performing songs ...
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Listen: Fiona Apple Returns with Great New Single "Every Single Night"
Slate Magazine (blog)
If you've been hungry for new material from the singer-songwriter, this wide-reaching song should have everything you're looking for: With "Every Single Night," Apple returns all at once in full force. The lyrics may seem serene at first—but they soon ...
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10 Goodbyes To Levon Helm
American Songwriter
By American Songwriter April 23rd, 2012 at 1:45 pm Everyone knew Levon Helm was a heartfelt singer, a beautiful drummer, and a loving and joyful person in life. When he passed away last week, what music fans may not have realized was the impact that he ...
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'Land of Dreams': Rosanne Cash Is the Voice of Discover America
Forbes
And for the voice of the campaign—the voice of America—Brand USA chose singer/songwriter Rosanne Cash. As chance would have it, I was lucky enough to hear Cash sing last night in Portsmouth, NH, where she was the closing act for the first annual ...
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Blogs
 
Robin Meade Triple Threat: Anchor, Singer, Songwriter - TVNewser
By Chris Ariens
HLN anchor Robin Meade has been a performer all her life. From school concerts to beauty pageants, Meade has turned a passion for performing into an award-winning news career. The former Miss Ohio, who's hosted HLN's morning show ...
TVNewser
Video Premiere: Brad, "Make The Pain Go Away" | American ...
By Evan Schlansky
The members of Seattle rock band Brad — guitarist Stone Gossard (Pearl Jam), vocalist/pianist Shawn Smith (Pigeonhed and Satchel), drummer Regan Hagar (Satchel and Malfunkshun), and bass player Keith Lowe (Fiona Apple and David ...
American Songwriter

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