Some believe that the music industry is one of the most difficult businesses to succeed in, with artists having to do everything from writing lyrics and finding melodies to spreading the word about their music.
Category Archives: Music
UCLA Wind Ensemble to pay tribute to patriots in “˜Uncommon Valor’
When one thinks of men and women of the armed forces, one thinks of the brave and courageous acts carried out in times of war and peace.
Legendary Canadian folmusician and songwriter Gordon Lightfoot to perform in UCLA’s Royce Hall
When asked about singer and songwriter Gordon Lightfoot, Bob Dylan once famously said, “Every time I hear a song of his, it’s like I wish it would last forever.”
Soundbite: Artificial Heart by Jonathan Coulton
There is nothing artificial about the emotions expressed on Jonathan Coulton’s eighth studio album “Artificial Heart.” Coulton is currently on tour with the band They Might Be Giants, and this is his first album release since his 2006 “Thing a Week” project in which he created 52 musical pieces in 52 weeks.
LeJKeys Collective hits the keys at Kerckhoff
Tonight, Pete and Brandon Anderson (whose stage name is Breezy LoveJoy), will rejoin keyboardist and jazz pianist Julian Le as the LeJKeys Collective, a vibrant ensemble that will be performing as part of the Cultural Affairs Commission’s weekly concert series.
B-sides: _It’s time to give country music a chance_
My roommate and I were sitting at the kitchen table in our apartment while one of our other roommates sat on the floor, clicking feverishly on her computer mouse.
Banjo legend Earl Scruggs to perform at Royce Hall with Merle Jagger in UCLA Live concert
Few musicians can claim to have altered the course of an instrument’s history.