Music

Poignant service says goodbye to M.J., the man
July 8, 2009
Michael Jackson was an entertainment phenomenon both triumphant and troubled, a dazzling performer who transcended barriers, transformed the music world and transfixed fans and non-fans alike in every corner of the Earth.
Jackson mourned around world
Songs, pageantry in farewell
July 8, 2009
The final, posthumous performance of Michael Jackson was in the transcendent tradition of his previous shows: part musical feast, part religious experience, part examination of a man who seemed not a man, but something else his public was always trying to figure out.
Jackson’s kids emerge from behind the veil
July 8, 2009
For all the hasty preparations, hand-wringing over security, breathless media competition to scoop details and soul-wrenching performances, the essence of Michael Jackson’s memorial service came down to 20 poignant, powerful seconds: the moment when 11-year-old Paris Michael Katherine Jackson inched up to the microphone and, in a statement no one saw coming, referred to the late pop superstar as “Daddy.”
Keys to success: Starting lessons at the right age important for piano-playing skills
July 6, 2009
When it comes to children taking piano lessons, choosing an age for them to begin can be a tricky decision. And if you’re thinking about lessons for yourself, the thought of starting a new hobby as an adult can be daunting. Is there a too soon or too late for learning piano?
‘Hard to ignore’ serious themes on Paisley CD
July 5, 2009
As much as he enjoys singing about the double lives of computer geeks (“Online”) and amorous country boys (“Ticks”), Brad Paisley says there’s too much going on in the world to be too lighthearted on his new album, “American Saturday Night.”
Mark’s on the Move: Drum assignment beats the band
July 5, 2009
Last October, Patrick McCarty of the Lawrence High School Marching Band tested my musical ability for the first time.
The party is on with the right music
July 4, 2009
Every party needs music. David Malitz, who writes about pop music for The Washington Post, put together playlists for three very different outdoor parties: a grown-up sit-down dinner, a brunch with lots of children and a big cocktail party.
Not your average piano players
July 4, 2009
Music students from across the U.S. and world are back in Lawrence at a local institute.
Black market: Area’s premier recording studio deals with collapse of music industry
July 3, 2009
Some of the bands that have recorded at Black Lodge Recording in Eudora have claimed it was haunted.
I Will Survive’: Don’t make a fool of yourself when singing in public
Music experts weigh in on how to avoid unflattering spotlight
June 30, 2009
Denise Richards recently became the latest celebrity to fall flat when singing in public. In her case, it was “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” at Wrigley Field. Here is expert advice to avoid similar mistakes in your own life.
Reignited
The Gaslight Tavern re-opens for business, bourbon, and bluegrass
June 29, 2009
Young pianists to perform at KU for IIYM
June 27, 2009
Approximately 60 young pianists from across the United States and around the world will tickle the ivories at Kansas University the next few weeks as part of the International Institute for Young Musicians competition and workshops.
Metal of honor: Cinematic success of ‘Anvil!’ frees veteran rock band from obscurity
June 26, 2009
Steve “Lips” Kudlow believes, “The way you really prove yourself in heavy metal is by staying around.”
Net Worth: Literal videos find fresh way to lampoon MTV classics
June 26, 2009
They say your entertainment preferences are forever shaped by the decade in which you went to high school.
Miss Allison
Songwriter brings her old-country charms to local stages
June 25, 2009
There’s something enviable about Allison Olassa’s folksy lifestyle. She plays a sort of timeless music that’s as free and loose as Gillian Welch, and she pays the bills by cleaning houses (with all-natural products, of course)…

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