Music

Baldwin City resident finds his voice through karaoke ‘hobby’
By Jimmy Gillispie
November 8, 2009
“Joe! Joe! Joe!” The crowd goes wild and yells Joe Bathke’s name in rhythmic chants.
Kansas organist rests after 58 years
By Erin Mathews - Salina Journal
November 7, 2009
Harry Huber spent a summer studying on the same organ that Mozart once played a recital on before turning to his audience and saying, “Truly, the organ is the king of instruments.”
Wayne Newton hints latest show may be his last
By Oskar Garcia - Associated Press Writer
November 1, 2009
Wayne Newton is telling fans “Danke schoen” after 50 years in Las Vegas and hinting that his latest run could be his last.
Mel Brooks defends his monstrous musical creation
By Chris Jones - Chicago Tribune
November 1, 2009
In the 2008 satirical revue “Forbidden Broadway Goes to Rehab,” a green-faced monster and a Mel Brooks-like narrator sing a dirty little song to the tune of “Puttin’ On the Ritz,” mocking audiences for, to paraphrase it delicately, puttin’ up with less-than-stellar material for lots of cash.
Director-choreographer wanted Jackson healthy
By Mesfin Fekadu - Associated Press Writer
October 26, 2009
Kenny Ortega was responsible for some of Michael Jackson’s biggest concerts, including what were to be his comeback shows in London.
Google, MySpace, Facebook make forays into music
By Ryan Nakashima - Associated Press Writer
October 22, 2009
Internet power players Google, MySpace and Facebook are adopting strategies to better compete in a music industry that is rapidly shifting online.
Scores to settle: KU staging first Iron Composer event to give music students taste of innovation on deadline
By Terry Rombeck
October 20, 2009
In the world of music composition, trash-talking just doesn’t work.
Bands perform with pride
Regional marching contest comes to KU
By Shaun Hittle
October 18, 2009
Four Harley riders were slightly confused Saturday afternoon as they pulled up to Memorial Stadium.
Rock ‘n’ roll fantasy: Chris Daughtry turns from ‘American Idol’ castoff into chart-topping rock icon
By Jon Niccum
October 16, 2009
Daughtry. Although the name has yet to conjure the singular power of Hendrix or Clapton or Cobain, singer-guitarist Chris Daughtry is well on his way.
Marching bands to compete Saturday
Staff reports
October 12, 2009
The Kansas University Heart of America Marching Festival will be Saturday.
Mentoring mastery: KU program makes music education affordable for children in tough economic times
By Terry Rombeck
October 11, 2009
Music Mentors, a KU student program, provides free music lessons to Lawrence children. In its 10th year, service is growing as more parents learn about it and economic conditions make it more difficult to pay for lessons.
Beyond the beat: Scottish percussion icon redefines the notions of sound
By Jon Niccum
October 9, 2009
During a rehearsal last week with the Lexington Philharmonic in Kentucky, Evelyn Glennie invited a group of hearing-impaired children on the stage with her.
LHS Marching Lions step it up
With new uniforms, new field and new program, musicians perform like champions
By Lindsey Slater
October 7, 2009
The Lawrence High Marching Lions had a roaring comeback at the Blue Valley Invitational Tournament a few Saturdays ago.
KU to host Heart of America Marching Festival
By Lindsey Slater
October 6, 2009
Kansas University is hosting the 18th annual Heart of America Marching Festival on Oct. 17 at Memorial Stadium.
$2.5 million Lied Center expansion planned
By Andy Hyland
09:17 a.m., October 6, 2009 Updated 04:46 p.m.
Gift to fund construction of an education pavilion, expanded lobby and installation of displays about the building’s namesake, Ernst F. Lied.

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