New Year’s Eve is one of the biggest party nights in the US. It is probably THE biggest night for hiring live musicians, as well as DJs.

Unbearable anticipation… tantalizing mysterious packages, glistening in a myriad of colors… rosy cheeks and noses kissed by frosty air… toasty fireplaces, yummy eggnog, family gatherings around conifer trees festooned with rainbows of colored lights… charming bedtime stories read aloud by parents ju

About 5 years ago I wanted to learn a song, a beautiful African song, called Hapo Zamani. I had heard it sung by Miriam Makeba, from her 1989 Welela album...

Have you ever played in an Oom-pah band? Want to give it a try? It is nice to have music work in the fall! Here are tips on playing music for this traditional German holiday.

Bands can make their shows run smoothly and seem magically in sync and effortless, using cues to communicate onstage. Here are some useful cues commonly used by musicians in live performances.

Some musicians focus entirely on proficiency with their instrument. But there are also many ways to make your performance more exciting, satisfying, special and memorable by connecting with your audience.

Top bluegrass, gospel, country, blues and folk musicians in a concert documentary, featuring live performances of songs from the Grammy award winning soundtrack of the movie, “O Brother Where Art Thou”.

Being a musician is a pretty safe profession, right? Indeed, but with some gigs, you might be at higher risk of getting arrested, even if you weren’t looking for trouble, if you don’t know…

Here is another great way to make good use of Facebook for promoting your music and your band.

Want to learn fast, maximize your musical skills, and put on a dazzling performance? And have fun doing it? Here are recommendations from seasoned pros for getting the best results from your practice time.