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The Backstage Story of How the Beatles Rocked America Hard Cover Edition Boxed Set-The Beatles North American tours turned the entertainment business on its ear and forever changed the landscape of the concert touring industry. In February 1964 after finally achieving a number-one hit in America the Fab Four came to the country with high hopes performing on the wildly popular Ed Sullivan Show in both New York City and Miami and playing concerts at Carnegie Hall and the Washington Coliseum. In just fifteen short days the Beatles conquered America.The Beatles made music-entertainment history with their North American tours from 1964 to 1966. Some Fun Tonight! The Backstage Story of How the Beatles Rocked America: The Historic Tours of1964-1966 is a comprehensive two-volume set which gives you a city-by-city synopsis of the group's activities as they traveled the United States and Canada for their groundbreaking series of concerts. From San Franciscos Cow Palace show on August 19 1964 through their last-ever live performances at that city's famed Candlestick Park on August 29 1966 these books cover the music and the madness that characterized the Beatles three North American tours. With hundreds of photographs and images of rare memorabilia it is truly the definitive reference for what is arguably the most important period in the Beatles long and winding career. Youll read about the behind-the-scenes negotiations the mayhem at the airports and hotels and the cheeky quotes delivered at the press conferences. Youll also read about the opening acts the concerts and the stories behind the shows through the eyes of the Beatles their entourage the promoters the emcees and the fans.Never before have the Beatles North American concerts been covered in such depth. If you witnessed the mania firsthand youll relive the excitement in the pages of these books. If you were born too late to be a part of those halcyon days youll learn what it was like to be swept up and carried away by the phenomenon of the greatest musical act of all time. When all is said and done Some

Seventh Annual Edition-Many of the people who work on Broadway keep scrapbooks of their experiences: photos signed posters ticket stubs and of course the Playbills. Playbill Books a division of the iconic 127-year-old company that designs the programs for every show on Broadway has expanded this idea into an annual project that has become a Broadway institution: The Playbill Broadway Yearbook. Taking the form of a college yearbook the seventh edition is packed with photos - more than 4 000 of them many in color - and memorabilia from the entire 2010-2011 Broadway season including headshots of all the actors and photos of producers writers designers stage managers stagehands musicians- even the ushers! A new feature this year is plot summaries of each of the shows as well as stats Playbill covers and inside stories that only Playbill can get. It includes chapters on nearly 80 Broadway shows - not just new shows such as Spider-man: Turn Off the Dark Warhorse The Book of Mormon and Catch Me If You Can but also the season's long-running ones such as Billy Elliot Mamma Mia! and Wicked. Also included is a wealth of photos from Broadway insider events including Gypsy of the Year Broadway Bare and the annual Broadway League softball championship. The authors have once again asked each production to supply a member of the cast or crew to serve as correspondent to report on things that only those who worked backstage would know: opening night presents embarrassing moments memorable ad-libs who got the Gypsy Robe daily rituals celebrity visits favorite health tips and regimens and so on. Correspondents range from dressers and stage doormen to stage managers dancers featured players and in some cases the star of the show.

Deluxe Revised Edition. Already known as the bible of tubes and tube amps The Tube Amp Book is now even better! This deluxe revised edition contains 40% new material with a comprehensive A-Z section covering all the great tube amp manufacturers with histories photos and information. Brands include Ampeg Dr. Z Fender Gibson Hiwatt Marshall Matchless Mesa/Boogie Orange Vox Watkins and many others. Features a CD-ROM with 800 available schmatic and layout diagrams from Ampeg to Western Electric plus dramatically improved design and page layout. The book's technical tips in-depth electronic specs and explanations over 350 schematic diagrams and full-color plates makeit a must-have for the legions of tube-tone fanatics. Hardcover with convenient enclosed spiral binding.

Par MICKELSON PAUL. This book presents a dozen timeless wedding themes from various sources arranged in idiomatic keys for flute or violin with tasteful piano accompaniment. A convenient pull-out part is included for the soloist. Here, under one cover, is an outstanding selection of tunes to please the bride and keep the wedding musician booked for months in advance! / Niveau : Intermédiaire / Wedding - Solos / Recueil / Flûte Traversière et Violon

The Ultimate Location Finder-No doubt about it New York City is the pop culture capital of the world. And for good reason. Movies TV shows iconic photographs works of literature landmark buildings amazing sculptures and historic cultural events - they all happen here. While other NYC guidebooks can get you to Central Park they won't tell you where in the park to find the exact spots where over a hundred of your favorite movies were filmed or dozens of famous album covers were shot. That's why every pop-culture-loving explorer needs a copy of this one-of-a-kind treasure map to all the famous places you've heard or read about over the years. Ready to explore? Featuring a multitude of maps and addressesto thousands of locations where some of the greatest moments in pop culture took place Pop Culture New York City will lead you to: - The locations of classic films like Breakfast at Tiffany's and The Godfather and popular TV shows such as Friends and Gossip Girl - Buildings where hundreds of celebrities live including Celebrity Row along Central Park West - The epicenters of cultural revolutions like the Studio 54 nightclub and the Stonewall Inn - Hundreds of iconic buildings and sculptures you can see for free - And so much more! So whether you like movies TV theater music sports comics video games or literature - this book will take you on an exhilarating not-to-be-forgotten adventure.

The Just Standards Real Book contains 250 classic songs, from show tunes to jazz standards, that are the core required repertoire for musicians all over the world. Production teams in both the U.S. and the U.K. took great care to ensure the accuracy and usability of each arrangement and original composer sources were consulted to ensure that the arrangements remained true to the composers' intentions. Plus, useful and important chord substitutions are indicated for each arrangement, allowing the user to pick from the original chords or the more popular jazz versions. Each book in the series is extensively cross-referenced with a complete composer index, discography of suggested recorded versions for each song, a section on how to play from a fakebook, chord theory reference pages, and a section on how to create interesting chord substitutions. Comb bound, approx. 400 pages. / Instrumental Music, Miscellaneous, Scores, Songboo / Recueil / Instruments en Do / C

Plus de 200 chansons de blues de la vingtaine d'années à aujourd'hui sont inclus dans cette édition deluxe. De nombreux artistes représentant une grande variété de styles et comprend des photographies rares. / Piano/Vocal/Guitare (PVG) / 192 pages / Partition

Compiled by Janie L. Hendrix-Jimi Hendrix was such an extraordinary guitarist it can be easy to forget that just as much passion soul and precision went into his lyrics. Inspired by Bob Dylan Hendrix was a fearless lyrical innovator willing to let his imagination guide him to landscapes hitherto unexplored within the realm of pop music.From the existential euphoria of ?I Don't Love Today? to the elusive beauty of ?Little Wing? to the psychedelic blues of ?My Friend? to the otherworldly ?1983 (A Merman I Should Turn to Be) ? his lyrics remain among the greatest in the pantheon of rock infused with the same inventiveness virtuosity and courage that informed his guitarplaying.Here are all the words to the Hendrix classics you've rocked along to for years as well as unpublished songs from Valleys of Neptune and other hitherto undiscovered sources. Jimi Hendrix: The Ultimate Lyrics Book compiled by Janie L. Hendrix is extraordinarily personal. It includes numerous examples of Jimi's handwritten lyrics often scribbled on hotel stationery as well as photos of Jimi to accompany every song. Much of this material has never been seen before.Jimi Hendrix: The Ultimate Lyrics Book will give you a glimpse of the lyricist behind the songs a songwriter whose words were just as searing as his solos.

For Hammered Dulcimer And Other Melody Instruments. Par SANSONE MAGGIE. This music book is a collection of 124 tunes arranged for the Hammered Dulcimer and other 'C' melody instruments (recorder, pennywhistle, fiddle, mandolin, guitar). Chords are included. The Music is transcribed from the playing of Maggie Sansone, America's premier hammered dulcimer player and teacher specializing in Celtic music, from six of her most popular recordings: Traditions, Mist and Stone, Dance Upon the Shore, A Traveler's Dream, Mystic Dance and Merrily Greet the Time. The music is in standard notation. All tunes and arrangements can be played easily on 12/11 as well as the larger extended range hammered dulcimer models. The music and arrangements cover a wide range of levels from experienced-beginner to advanced as many of the tunes are presented as a simple melody line with chords and others are transcribed with fuller arrangements and optional variations. This stunning collection of music will thrill both students of the hammered dulcimer and Celtic music lovers, as well as offer invaluable insight into Maggie Sansone's playing and arranging style. / Niveau : Débutant à Intermédiaire / Celtic/Irish - Solos / Recueil / Dulcimer (Cordes frappées)

The best solos from the In Recital® series, all under one cover. Book 1 features 13 pieces: eight original solos, three folk tunes, and two classical arrangements. There is a wide-range of styles: lyrical pieces from Melody Bober, Mary Leaf, and Elizabeth Greenleaf- a rag from Jason Sifford- a jazz piece from Christopher Goldston- and a gospel number from Edwin McLean. Some have optional duet parts. Free downloadable recordings assist in preparation and serve as a motivational tool. / Piano

Music And Social Change In America-Talkin' 'Bout A Revolution is a comprehensive guide to the relationship between American music and politics. Music expert Dick Weissman opens with the dawn of American history then moves to the book's key focus: 20th century music - songs by and about Native Americans African-Americans Women Spanish-speaking groups and more.Unprecedented in its approach the book offers a multidisciplinary discussion that is broad and diverse and illuminates how social events impact music as well as how music impacts social events. Weissman delves deep covering everything from current Native American music to 'music of hate' - racist and neo-Nazi music -to the music of the Gulf wars union songs patriotic and antiwar songs and beyond. A powerful tool for professors teaching classes about politics and music and a stimulating accessible read for all kinds of appreciators from casual music fans to social science lovers and devout music history buffs.

In the 1950s rock and roll was played on simple instruments with simple audio equipment. But today rock music can be as technically complex as any Hollywood blockbuster. Rock Hardware uncovers how the instruments and technologyof rock have evolved giving new insight into the mechanics of rock music's most famous moments on stage and in the studio. The book explores the range of instrumental and technical choices including acoustic guitars electricguitars basses amps drums and percussion keyboards electronic music brass woodwinds live sound systems and recording technology. An absorbing narrative and 200 striking color photos depict the design intricacies ofclassic and contemporary landmarks in rock's fascinating instrumental history. Rock Hardware gives today's musician an understanding of how to choose from the vast array of old and new instruments and how to combine the tools andtechnology to create their own new milestones in rock history.

Another entry in the Fretmaster series this book teaches you both the history and technique of Slide Guitar's masters such as Brian Jones Lowell George Bonnie Raitt and Robert Johnson. While exploring their musical lives and legacy Slide Guitar provides lessons that give you the skills and encouragement you need to emulate these musical heroes.The accompanying CD offers specially recorded backing tracks in blues folk country and rock allowing you to play along in your favourite style and explore new sounds. Hardcover spiral-bound.

The Dream Factory third in a series of hard-cover books joins the award-winning titles The Stratocaster Chronicles and The Soul of Tone by author/historian Tom Wheeler. In nearly 600 pages The Dream Factory features hundreds of full-colour photos of incredibly rare collectible and limited-edition hand-crafted guitars. Learn how the Fender Custom Shop originally intended to employ just two master craftsmen grew into the most prolific custom instrument shop in the music industry. Features:Foreword by Billy F GibbonsMore than 630 images illustrating the first master builders and their humble beginnings throughthe many changes up to present-day operations. Includes many one-of-a-kind custom guitar masterpieces and reproductions of acclaimed guitarists' instruments such as Eric Clapton's ?Blackie? Jimi Hendrix's Monterey Strat Stevie Ray Vaughan's No. 1 and many more. A must-have for all guitar enthusiasts!Unprecedented view inside one of the music industry's most creative custom instrument shops revealing how playable works of art are createdFascinating interviews with the shop's founders most of the first-generation Master Builders all of the current Master Builders other key craftspeople sales representatives artists' guitar techs marketers executives guitarists and many of the graphic artists woodcarvers jewellers pinstripers graffiti artists pearl-inlay specialists and others who have partnered with the Master Builders to create art works of stunning beauty

All That's Left to Know About the Iconic Rock Survivors-Offering a fresh perspective on one of the most prolific and well-loved catalogs of songs in the rock 'n' roll canon Fleetwood Mac FAQ: All That's Left to Know About the Iconic Rock Survivors digs deeper than your average music compendium and sidesteps the tediousness of most generalized band histories. Professional yet playful the book's most unique feature is its structure: a hybrid of historical breakdowns QandAs music criticism and best of lists chronicling the band's influence and legacy.No Fleetwood Mac book would be complete without addressing the sensationalism of Rumours or the mythic psychological breakdown of Peter Green. But Fleetwood Mac FAQcasts a wide net - avoiding monotony for longtime fans by presenting new criticism and reporting and engaging with newcomers by addressing the most essential chapters in the band's story. Included are interviews with former Fleetwood Mac members (guitarists Rick Vito and Billy Burnette) producers (Ken Caillat Richard Dashut John Shanks and Mike Vernon) studio crew members (Rich Feldman Ray Lindsey and Ken Perry) rock critics who've covered the group (Anthony DeCurtis) and others who've been privileged to join the band's inner circle. Sure the book touches on the band's notorious drug use romantic affairs and brutal in-fighting - more importantly it also sheds fascinating new light on the band's innovative ever-evolving music.