Fermata brings hard rock energy to acoustic (The Capital Times)

Fermata doesn't live by the rock 'n' roll maxim that louder is better. And that probably wouldn't surprise you if you've seen the instruments the band members play: viola, mandolin, banjo, accordion, upright bass and acoustic guitar. But looks are deceiving. They're not playing bluegrass, Irish folk or old-timey country. Instead, the local five-piece string band counts hard rock like Tantric, ...

They’ve got the beat (Randolph Herald)

On a daily basis, the 50 students enrolled in general music get their chance to make their own music by putting the school’s 15 new acoustic guitars to work.

Events Calendar (The Times-News)

Ethan Tucker and The Grassroots All-Stars perform 6-9 p.m. at the First Friday event at Rudy's - A Cook's Paradise, 147 Main Ave. W. The event features Tucker with acoustic and rhythm guitar, harmonica and lead vocals; Taylor Duff, lead guitar; Garrett Anderson, bass guitar; and Anthony Newbry, drums and percussion.

Hinesburg teen wins talent contest (The Burlington Free Press)

Brown stars in First Night Burlington's Rising Star Competition

A Passage to India (Baltimore City Paper)

Ami Dang Puts Modern Electronic Drones Underneath Ancient Sitar Tradition. Ami dang would prefer if you didn't refer to her music as "fusion."

Chapter Index (All About Jazz)

All About Jazz: I'd like to get started with how you got into music, as well as your upbringing. Alfred Harth: It was a long time ago! My family's background is that of a quite well-supported middle class.