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‘Hidden Drummers of Iran’ Documentary

Posted on September 20, 2018 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I came across this amazing drummer in an online news story about a Kickstarter campaign to fund a “Hidden Drummers of Iran” documentary. Ruairi Glasheen, the author of the news story, is also the “Hidden Drummers” documentarian. This … Continue reading →

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Songwriting with Soldiers?

Posted on September 17, 2018 by Scott K Fish

Piscataquis ObserverSeptember 14, 2018by Scott K Fish Songwriting with soldiers? Earlier this week I was looking over Amazon’s digital album deals. It’s a habit of mine. Results are generally feast or famine. Either Amazon has little or no album deals … Continue reading →

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Willie Salutes Sinatra: Return of the Gentleman’s Code

Posted on September 14, 2018 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Willie Nelson, one of my favorite musicians, released his new album today, a tribute to Frank Sinatra titled, “My Way.” Last night, prior to today’s album release, I listened to Willie sing “One for My Baby (And One … Continue reading →

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Father of the Modern Steel Drum, Dies at 90

Posted on September 6, 2018 by Scott K Fish

nytimes.com Ellie Mannette, Father of the Modern Steel Drum, Dies at 90 By Karen Zraick — Aug. 31, 2018 As a child in Port of Spain, Trinidad’s capital, Mr. Mannette became fascinated with…bands…using trash cans and buckets as drums…to create … Continue reading →

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Joe LaBarbera: My Gretsch Set-Up with Chuck Mangione

Posted on September 5, 2018 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: In the early 1970s Joe LaBarbera was recording and performing with Chuck Mangione. The group released three excellent albums with Mr. LaBarbera: Land of Make Believe (Mercury, 1973), Bellavia (A&M, 1975), and Chase the Clouds Away (A&M, 1975). … Continue reading →

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