CD/DOWNLOAD/ALBUM: David Lynch Plotting ‘Modern Blues’ Album, Drops Digital Single

Those awaiting David Lynch to shoot a proper, full-length follow-up to his 2006 film, “Inland Empire,” will have to be patient. Right now, the experimental auteur is focusing on his music.

Last heard on 2009′s “Dark Night of the Soul,” a collaboration with producer Danger Mouse and the late psychedelic roots artist Mark Linkous (Sparklehorse), the Los Angeles-based artist has released a pair of songs exclusively to iTunes. The tracks&#151″Good Day Today” and “I Know”&#151couldn’t be more different. “Good Day Today” is a trancey electronic cut, while “I Know” goes for a more spooked, atmospheric rock feel…
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EDUCATION: Exclusive Piano Playing System Teaches New Age Music Online

Thousands of people worldwide listen to New Age music and many have often wished they could create their own. That dream can now become a reality with Piano Lessons by Quiescence Music.

Online piano lessons are the brainchild of pianist and composer, Edward Weiss, who has been teaching students to play piano in the New Age style for over 15 years. He now works with private students, gives group lessons and offers his expertise online. Piano Lessons by Quiescence Music is the only system of its kind currently available and is recommended by Grammy nominated pianist, David Lanz. The system offers online piano lessons in the New Age style. The system represents a revolutionary approach to learning to play the piano and a distinct departure from traditional methods…
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PERFORMANCE/TOUR: UCLA Live Presents Alice Coltrane Tribute Dec. 5 All-Star Evening Includes Performances from McCoy Tyner, Kyp Malone, Nels Cline, Han Bennink, Daniel Carter, Michael White and Leisei Chen, Radha Botofasina, Plus Flying Lotus and Special Guests

UCLA Live Presents Alice Coltrane Tribute Dec. 5

All-star evening includes performances from McCoy Tyner, Kyp Malone, Nels Cline, Han Bennink, Daniel Carter, Michael White and Leisei Chen, Radha Botofasina, plus Flying Lotus and special guests

LOS ANGELES&#151A host of jazz luminaries and some of modern music’s most exciting artists gather on the Royce Hall stage Sunday, December 5 at 7 p.m. in honor of the legendary m: Alice Coltrane
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PERFORMANCE/TOUR: Back Alley Players Live at the Sugar Bar with Special Appearance by Piano Great David Bennett Cohen

New York, NY&#151The Back Alley Players perform live every Tuesday night at 8:00 PM at Ashford and Simpson’s legendary Sugar Bar in NYC as the house band in its weekly Tuesday night “Nuttin’ But the Blues” series hosted by Nick Ashford of Ashford and Simpson which frequently features multiple guests. Yet on Tuesday, December 14th, 2010, sitting in with the band will be special guest David Bennett Cohen, the original pianist for Country Joe and the Fish and a dynamic live performer and respected music educator. So if you’ve been curious about the state of America’s authentic ‘roots’ music lately and been wondering where its contemporary practitioners are, well look no further, because here comes the Back Alley Players! This tight and tasteful ensemble is creating a blues for the 21st century which is aptly demonstrated on their new CD Beyond the Blues…
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CD/DOWNLOAD/ALBUM: Dave Douglas and Greenleaf Music: Bundle up and Save up to 50%!

Greenleaf Music announces deep discounts on new and catalog albums. Check out all the 6 Bundles up for sale now. Sheet Music, Downloads, CDs and LPs. It’s all there.

Also, we launched our Record Of The Day deal. CD, FLAC, MP3. The first in this series is the newest Dave Douglas title, Spark Of Being; Expand. And as a bonus for your vinyl lovers, purchase the LP and receive a free download of the Spark Of Being; Soundtrack MP3 album. Also included is a download of the Expand MP3 album…
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Barry Cleveland: Beyond Convention

The personal is the political for guitarist and composer Barry Cleveland. That perspective is evident on Hologramatron (MoonJune, 2010), his new album featuring songs that serve as a response to the socio-political and religious narratives woven by the voices dominating today’s 24-hour news cycles. Cleveland is unafraid of telling it exactly as he sees it, with lyrics that delve deep into the paradoxical viewpoints that inform the morass of modern partisan discourse…
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