Muso Magazine from the U.K.

Muso is a magazine from the U.K. that is aimed at younger fans of classical music. I recently checked out their site, and it looks like a good read. Click the photo to visit the site–they have a survey on the front page that you may want to take.I haven’t...

Google Zeitgeist 2006 Report

Darren Rowse from ProBlogger recently posted a list of Google’s top searches for 2006:1. bebo2. myspace3. world cup4. metacafe5. radioblog6. wikipedia7. video8. rebelde9. mininova10. wikiCheck out the complete post from ProBlogger here.

Jingle Cats

I deeply apologize for posting this video, but it simply must be put out there. Ladies and gentlemen, I present…. Jingle Cats!

Alchemy Secret to Stradivarius Violins

A new article from the journal Nature suggests that the specific chemicals used in treating Stradivarius (and other 17th century violin makers) instruments is what gives them their superior tone. National Geographic reports on the new article: Chemical tricks were the...

Karr’s Double Bass Finds Biggest Threat at Airport

Greg Sarchet recently sent me a link to an NPR story about the difficulties Gary Karr recalls facing while flying with a double bass. Gary quit touring in 2001, just before security measures at airports started tightening. I haven’t flown since 2001 myself, and...