Your Musician blog 2008-08-21T14:23:11+01:00 DotClear daily 1 2008-08-21T14:23:11+01:00 2008-08-21T14:23:11+01:00 2008-08-21T14:23:11+01:00 http://www.musicians.com/blog/fantastic-entertainment-at-the-offset-festival Editor Features

Approximately thirty minutes outside of London, lies the magnificent Hainault Forest. Amongst the picturesque lakes, endless woodland and diverse wildlife, the forest will be transformed into a musical extravaganza for two days on the 30th and 31st of August 2008. The Offset Festival will once again bring music of all genres to the Hainault Forest and, as in previous years, the organizers have ensured that the lineup of entertainment and bands is as star studded and electrifying as can be expected.

Approximately thirty minutes outside of London, lies the magnificent Hainault Forest. Amongst the picturesque lakes, endless woodland and diverse wildlife, the forest will be transformed into a musical extravaganza for two days on the 30th and 31st of August 2008. The Offset Festival will once again bring music of all genres to the Hainault Forest and, as in previous years, the organizers have ensured that the lineup of entertainment and bands is as star studded and electrifying as can be expected. 2008-08-20T10:34:08+01:00 2008-08-20T10:34:08+01:00 http://www.musicians.com/blog/nine-inch-nails-announces-second-leg-of-tour Editor Features

Nine Inch Nails (NIN) has been a popular rock act for some time now, so it comes as little surprise that they have been touring North America in recent months. The industrial rock act, which was founded in 1988, has just announced the second leg of their North American tour so that fans can make sure that they don’t miss out.

Nine Inch Nails (NIN) has been a popular rock act for some time now, so it comes as little surprise that they have been touring North America in recent months. The industrial rock act, which was founded in 1988, has just announced the second leg of their North American tour so that fans can make sure that they don’t miss out. 2008-08-19T10:11:33+01:00 2008-08-19T10:11:33+01:00 http://www.musicians.com/blog/glasgow-the-city-of-music Editor Features

In June this year, a delegation from Scotland got on a plane for Paris. They were going to promote the city of Glasgow as a potential Unesco City of Music. This honor has only been bestowed on two other European cities, namely Seville and Bologna, and with Edinburgh already been named a Unesco City of Literature, delegation members and supporters did not foresee any problems with their Glasgow request, as the city has a long history of music. And they were right, as it has just been announced that Glasgow is now a Unesco City of Music.

In June this year, a delegation from Scotland got on a plane for Paris. They were going to promote the city of Glasgow as a potential Unesco City of Music. This honor has only been bestowed on two other European cities, namely Seville and Bologna, and with Edinburgh already been named a Unesco City of Literature, delegation members and supporters did not foresee any problems with their Glasgow request, as the city has a long history of music. And they were right, as it has just been announced that Glasgow is now a Unesco City of Music. 2008-08-18T14:19:49+01:00 2008-08-18T14:19:49+01:00 http://www.musicians.com/blog/primal-scream-to-headline-nme-rock-n-roll-riot-tour Editor Features

The fact that Primal Scream will be the headline performers for the 2008 NME Rock ‘n’ Roll Riot Tour is great news for the thousands of U.K. rock fans that will be flocking to the tour’s sixteen performance venues, starting in Oxford on 20 November and concluding in the band’s hometown of Glasgow on 13 December 2008. Primal Scream front man Bobby Gillespie promises that audiences can expect to get their money’s worth, as the band is pumped up for the tour and playing better than ever before.

The fact that Primal Scream will be the headline performers for the 2008 NME Rock ‘n’ Roll Riot Tour is great news for the thousands of U.K. rock fans that will be flocking to the tour’s sixteen performance venues, starting in Oxford on 20 November and concluding in the band’s hometown of Glasgow on 13 December 2008. Primal Scream front man Bobby Gillespie promises that audiences can expect to get their money’s worth, as the band is pumped up for the tour and playing better than ever before. 2008-08-15T10:38:24+01:00 2008-08-15T10:38:24+01:00 http://www.musicians.com/blog/become-more-musical-through-listening Editor Features

Have you had an ear for music since you were a child and never been able to play so much as a note? Recent research conducted by the University of Amsterdam shows that the brain can learn about music simply through active exposure to it. It turns out that avid music listeners can develop sensitivity for skills that were thought to belong exclusively to the experts until just recently.

Have you had an ear for music since you were a child and never been able to play so much as a note? Recent research conducted by the University of Amsterdam shows that the brain can learn about music simply through active exposure to it. It turns out that avid music listeners can develop sensitivity for skills that were thought to belong exclusively to the experts until just recently. 2008-08-14T11:15:58+01:00 2008-08-14T11:15:58+01:00 http://www.musicians.com/blog/will-youngs-let-it-go-2008-tour Editor Features

Will Young fans are no doubt thrilled at the news that this talented artist will be on tour in the U.K. toward the end of the year. Named in honor of his latest album, the “Let It Go 2008” tour will focus on songs from his new album and will have audiences singing along to favorites from the past.

Will Young fans are no doubt thrilled at the news that this talented artist will be on tour in the U.K. toward the end of the year. Named in honor of his latest album, the “Let It Go 2008” tour will focus on songs from his new album and will have audiences singing along to favorites from the past. 2008-08-13T10:29:25+01:00 2008-08-13T10:29:25+01:00 http://www.musicians.com/blog/nfaly-releases-new-album-and-tour-dates Editor Features

Though he has been around for some time already, not everyone may know of N’Faly or have heard his incredible music. The musician, singer and composer is perhaps better known for his former work as a member of the group Afro Celt Sound System (Afrocelts) than he his for his current work – but with a sound as unique and distinguished as his, that surely wont be the case for much longer.

Though he has been around for some time already, not everyone may know of N’Faly or have heard his incredible music. The musician, singer and composer is perhaps better known for his former work as a member of the group Afro Celt Sound System (Afrocelts) than he his for his current work – but with a sound as unique and distinguished as his, that surely wont be the case for much longer. 2008-08-12T11:55:48+01:00 2008-08-12T11:55:48+01:00 http://www.musicians.com/blog/the-legendary-isaac-hayes-legacy Editor Features

The music world is no doubt saddened by the news that multi-talented, multi-award winning musician, Isaac Hayes, died on Sunday 10 August, with initial reports indicating that a simultaneous stroke and heart attack was the cause of death. With a successful career that spanned more than forty years, Hayes is readily recognized all over the world as the creative genius behind the song “Shaft” from the 1971 movie of the same name. The song earned Hayes an Academy Award for Best Original Song, as well as two Grammys, and is considered by many to be the song that launched him into the international spotlight.

The music world is no doubt saddened by the news that multi-talented, multi-award winning musician, Isaac Hayes, died on Sunday 10 August, with initial reports indicating that a simultaneous stroke and heart attack was the cause of death. With a successful career that spanned more than forty years, Hayes is readily recognized all over the world as the creative genius behind the song “Shaft” from the 1971 movie of the same name. The song earned Hayes an Academy Award for Best Original Song, as well as two Grammys, and is considered by many to be the song that launched him into the international spotlight. 2008-08-11T12:23:56+01:00 2008-08-11T12:23:56+01:00 http://www.musicians.com/blog/new-inductees-listed-for-oklahoma-music-hall-of-fame Editor Features

Not many people think of diverse musical talents when they hear the word “Oklahoma” but the region is filled with a wonderful variety of musicians. The Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame pays tribute to these legendary singers, songwriters and musical groups and this year’s list of inductees certainly proves that the state is home to more than just one style of music.

Not many people think of diverse musical talents when they hear the word “Oklahoma” but the region is filled with a wonderful variety of musicians. The Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame pays tribute to these legendary singers, songwriters and musical groups and this year’s list of inductees certainly proves that the state is home to more than just one style of music. 2008-08-08T12:09:32+01:00 2008-08-08T12:09:32+01:00 http://www.musicians.com/blog/weird-al-yankovics-straight-outta-lynwood-tour Editor Features

“Weird Al” Yankovic kicked off his “Straight Outta Lynwood” 2008 Tour at The Cotillion in Wichita, Kansas, on 7 August, and will be performing in a total of sixteen U.S. cities, finishing off with a performance at the Antelope Valley Fair in Lancaster, California. Since his first song parody hit the airwaves in 1979, this multi-talented, three-time Grammy-award winning artist has gained a world-wide following, selling in excess of 12 million albums and entertaining audiences at more than 1,000 live shows.

“Weird Al” Yankovic kicked off his “Straight Outta Lynwood” 2008 Tour at The Cotillion in Wichita, Kansas, on 7 August, and will be performing in a total of sixteen U.S. cities, finishing off with a performance at the Antelope Valley Fair in Lancaster, California. Since his first song parody hit the airwaves in 1979, this multi-talented, three-time Grammy-award winning artist has gained a world-wide following, selling in excess of 12 million albums and entertaining audiences at more than 1,000 live shows.