ACLU questions cancelling Fla Cuban music concert

April 7, 2011 in Local Music by stagemaster

ACLU questions cancelling Fla Cuban music concert
LAURA WIDES-MUNOZ AP Hispanic Affairs Writer MIAMI The American Civil Liberties Union says the cancellation of a South Florida music festival featuring artists from Cuba might have violated the event organizers’ right to free speech. The Fuego Cuban Music Worlds Festival scheduled for April 9 was canceled last month. Organizers have filed a civil suit in Miami-Dade County Court against the …

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Tough Questions for Liam Gallagher

March 16, 2011 in Local Music by stagemaster

Tough Questions for Liam Gallagher
In August it’ll be 20 years since Gallagher and his brother Noel first took the stage as Oasis. It’ll be almost two since they broke up backstage in Paris in a shower of guitar splinters. As in a proper divorce, Noel cited Liam’s “verbal and violent intimidation.” Meanwhile, Liam, 38, took custody of guitarist Gem Archer, bassist Andy Bell (now on guitar), and drummer Chris Sharrock, renamed the …

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What’s a Synthesizer?: Simple Answers to Common Questions

August 8, 2010 in Local Music by stagemaster

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The synthesizer changed the way we make music long ago, and new developments in synth technology emerge every year. But all of those buttons and blinking lights can scare off musicians who want access to the magic inside. Never fear! The whats, hows, and whys are all answered in this guide, which makes the operation and understanding of synths both simple and approachable…. More >>

What’s a Synthesizer?: Simple Answers to Common Questions