Michael Daves: Styles of Bluegrass vocals
Welcome to the latest episode of the ArtistWorks Music Series podcast! This week, ArtistWorks CEO Patricia Butler sits down with bluegrass vocal icon Michael Daves to discuss the rich musical legacy of bluegrass music. The show is available wherever you listen to podcasts, or you can listen here at ArtistWorks.
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Live with Michael Daves plus Peter Rowan and Alice Gerrard
On the next episode of our live streamed series “Live Dispatch from Home,” ArtistWorks’ CEO and Co-founder Patricia Butler hosts ArtistWorks bluegrass vocal master Michael Daves plus bluegrass royalty Peter Rowan and Alice Gerrard, all three artists are revered for their singing and will be discussing, sharing examples and demonstrating their vocal talents!
Live with Michael Daves plus Peter Rowan and Alice Gerrard
On the next episode of our live streamed series “Live Dispatch from Home,” ArtistWorks’ CEO and Co-founder Patricia Butler hosts ArtistWorks bluegrass vocal master Michael Daves plus bluegrass royalty Peter Rowan and Alice Gerrard, all three artists are revered for their singing and will be discussing, sharing examples and demonstrating their vocal talents!
RIP Chick Corea (1941 – 2021)
On February 9, the world lost one of the greatest pianists, composers and bandleaders in jazz history. Chick Corea was hailed as the architect of the 1970s jazz-rock fusion movement, and he was that and so much more. The legendary pianist unfortunately passed away on Tuesday at his home at age 79. The cause was cancer, said Dan Muse, a spokesman for Corea's family.
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David Butler: How to Play “Brown Eyed Girl”
Learn how to play Van Morisson’s romantic classic ‘Brown Eyed Girl’ with ArtistWorks’ Acoustic guitar instructor David Butler. Read More
David Butler: How to Play “Brown Eyed Girl”
Learn how to play Van Morisson’s romantic classic ‘Brown Eyed Girl’ with ArtistWorks’ Acoustic guitar instructor David Butler.
Series Update 2-9-2021 – New Videos from the Jazz Getaway 2020 Series!
Series update: The final 4 parts of the Livestream portion of the Big Jazz Getaway are now available in the +Music Section of the site! Included in these parts are the beautiful renditions of "Satin Doll", "Taking a Chance on Love" and an improvised "One Minute Jam". Enjoy!
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Win a 1-hour Live Lesson with the Artist of Your Choice
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New Interview Series with Caleb Klauder & Reeb Willms of the Foghorn Stringband!
Just in time for the weekend we've added the first parts to an interview Michael did with Caleb Klauder & Reeb Willms of the Foghorn Stringband! This interview was done a while back at the Old Tone Festival in North Hillsdale, New York and we're happy to bring this never before seen footage to you here exclusively. This series is loaded with duet performances and discussion from Caleb and Reeb about their approach to vocals and blend. The first two parts are available now in the +Music section in the lessons, to go straight to the first part now CLICK HERE. We'll be adding more parts to this in the coming weeks so be sure to check back for updates, have a great weekend!
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Eric Marienthal How to Play “Quiet Nights”
Learn how to play Antônio Carlos Jobim’s classic bossa nova tune “Quiet Nights,” taught by ArtistWorks jazz saxophone master Eric Marienthal