Around the Towns (The Scranton Times-Tribune)
Archbald Members of Ambrose Revels American Legion Post 328 presented gifts to veterans of the Gino Merli Veterans’ Center in Scranton, said post member James Murphy.

Calendar (Deerfield Review)
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Jorgen Carlsson's School of Mule (jambands.com)
This past September, Gov’t Mule announced that Andy Hess would be leaving the group and that bass duties would be assumed by Jorgen Carlsson.

Can Rock Band and Guitar Hero save the record industry? (The New Zealand Herald)
"I've tried to learn the guitar, but it takes a lot of dedication and patience and besides, I'm tone-deaf," admits die-hard rock fan Martin Parsons, sadly.

JJ Grey & MOFRO: "At The End, Music Is Music" (jambands.com)
Following many years interviewing musicians about their work, my recent conversation with JJ Grey stands out not only by the ease in which the give and take of a Q&A flowed but in the sense that this a person who has given and will continue to give much thought to his actions as a songwriter, recording artist, performer and human being.

Christian Olde Wolbers Speaks About Launching Arkaea During Fear Factory Hiatus (KNAC.COM)
Best known for their work with Fear Factory , guitarist Christian Olde Wolbers and drummer Raymond Herrera are an unstoppable team as musicians, writers and producers.

Can gaming save the record industry? (Independent)
I've tried to learn the guitar, but it takes a lot of dedication and patience – and besides, I'm tone-deaf," admits die-hard rock fan Martin Parsons, sadly. Until fairly recently, the only way Martin and other wannabe music gods could emulate their favourite bands was to play air guitar when no one was looking. "But then along came Guitar Hero and Rock Band, and everything changed," he says. ...

Community calendar (Westland Observer)
Listings for the Community Calendar can be submitted by e-mail at smason@hometownlife.com. They also can be mailed to Sue Mason at 615 W. Lafayette - Second Level, Detroit, MI 48226, or faxed to her attention at fax at (313) 223-3318. For more information, call (313) 222-6751.

Newton grandfather leaves a legacy of music (The Newton Kansan)
Lidio Jaso — better known as “Lito” or “Frank” — passed away Thursday, surrounded by his family. A fitting end to his life — a life filled with his love of family and music.

Calendar (Deerfield Review)
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