The Coming Apocalyptica
03/07/11 02:13, by paul.bourgeois, Categories: BFMN Exclusive, Monday Morning Musical Musings, Paul Bourgeois, Bands , Tags: apocalyptica, barefootmusicnews, finland, metallica, paul bourgeois, rock and roll, sibelius
Musical Musings with Paul Bourgeois
Once upon a time, in a faraway mythical country of snow and ice there lived a man named Sibelius who drank too much and liked to make strange and wonderful music which had big, huge tones. The people in his own… more »
Kennard Ramsey, Somos at Roxboro Launch
03/02/11 12:18, by wakitu, Categories: Guitar, Music News, BFMN Exclusive, Artist Interview, Dan Grigor, Featured Artist , Tags: dan grigor, federal bar, kennard ramsey, launch party, roxboro entertainment, somos
You may not know his name but I guarantee you have heard his music. Kennard Ramsey has contributed to some of our favorite movies, television shows and commercials.
His friendship and collaboration with Stanley Clarke spans decades. When Stanley started… more »
Insiders Tip On Promoting Your Band
03/01/11 22:59, by ed.lapple, Categories: Music News, BFMN Exclusive, Ed Lapple, Take It From Me , Tags: arcade fire, edward lapple, hollywood reporter, lady ga ga, national public radio, npr
Take It From Me
by Edward Lapple
How does a band get a break these days? Where can you get the airplay that you need to get known? Sure, you’re Internet-hip, you can put it on YouTube. Of course, unless you have a secret plan for driving people… more »
Take Control Over Your Own Sound and... er... Sorry About Being Late
02/28/11 03:01, by paul.bourgeois, Categories: BFMN Exclusive, Monday Morning Musical Musings, Paul Bourgeois , Tags: amplifier, harmonica, paul bourgeois, pedal, sound equipment, the blue monsters
Musical Musings with Paul Bourgeois
My Monday Morning Musings may be essential to BareFoot MusicNews, and I humbly present this one, though, sadly, a bit late. So, in the tradition of Celtic folk music, I write this letter to explain. (This story… more »
Guild of Quality
02/23/11 08:01, by wakitu, Categories: BFMN Exclusive, Dan Grigor, Review, NAMM 2011, NAMM 2011 Music , Tags: dan grigor, f-412, guild guitars, namm 2011, review, usa standard
By Dan Grigor There is something about Guild guitars that I have been trying to put my finger on for a long time. I think I may have found out just what it is that makes them special… more »
Widespread Panic Hits Wanee!
02/22/11 05:26, by wakitu, Categories: Music News, Festivals and Events , Tags: allman brothers, hot tuna, live nation, spirit of the suwannee, wanee music festival, widespread panic
It has just been announced that Widespread Panic will be returning to headline the the first full day of music at The Wanee Music Festival on Thursday, April 14, playing a full concert set on Thursday night.
The traditional Friday and Saturday headliner… more »
Being a Musician... um... Human Being
02/21/11 00:09, by paul.bourgeois, Categories: Music News, BFMN Exclusive, Monday Morning Musical Musings, Paul Bourgeois , Tags: blue monsters, defining, has been, leonard nimoy, paul bourgeois, star trek, william shatner
Musical Musings with Paul Bourgeois
Every now and then The Blue Monsters do a gig at The Back Room, and occasionally a Christmas concert for some poor unsuspecting old people. But each time we do I am riddled through with these questions and… more »