January 24, 2012
It’s hard enough to license your songs or your musical talents into the commercial world – and now you’ve got to compete with a dog symphony, too! I like it. Then again, I also liked the Vegetable Symphony and the Shoe Orchestra. Enjoy! Remember – if you like ...
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January 23, 2012
We hope it does for you, too! So far, so good. Remember – if you like Chicks with Guitars, like our page on facebook or follow us on twitter @chickswguitars. Share on Facebook
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April 24, 2011
Happy Easter! It was hard to make an Easter playlist, but I managed – though I had to go back in time… Gene Autry, Easter Mornin’, 1954 Gene Autry, Sunny the Bunny, 1951. Rosemary Clooney, Eggbert The Easter Egg, 1952 Rosemary Clooney, Peter Cottontail, 1955. But then there’s the funk groove of Bugs Bunny - ...
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March 13, 2011
I even to listen this when I’m not with a kid. Secret Agent 23 Skidoo just that awesome. It’s energetic, catchy, positive and well-crafted. Check it out: Remember – if you like Chicks with Guitars, like our page on facebook or follow us on twitter @chickswguitars. Share on Facebook
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March 12, 2011
For real. The late great Johnny Cash put out a Children’s album in 1975, which was re-released in 2006. Whether you have a kid and are looking for music you can tolerate, or just need to improve your cocktail-party facts about Johnny, you should definitely know about this. My 4 year old loves the song ...
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January 10, 2011
Sometimes when you’ve known someone, it’s actually harder rather than easier to introduce them – and that is certainly the case with lovely and talented Barbara Kessler. She’s an immensely talented and accomplished singer songwriter, who is both humble and assertive, who gives back to her community with musical events in her barn, hosting local ...
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December 21, 2010
In no particular order, here are some Chicks with Guitars and Chicks with Microphones totally rockin’ and sexin’ up the holiday spirit. Enjoy this eclectic mix! 1. The Waitress – Christmas Wrapping - Released December 1982 2. Melissa Etheridge -It’s Christmas Time Great lyrics, totally rocking. 3. Santa Baby – Ertha Kitt – 1953 There are ...
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November 10, 2010
Carrot-zucchini-red pepper pipe. Play with your food in the vegetable orchestra. Yes, please. Apparently the Vegetable Orchestra is recording an album called OnionNoise. I can’t wait. Thanks to one of our favorite MA guys with guitars, Michael Loveridge for bringing this organically punk rock delicious treat to my attention. Enjoy! Remember – if ...
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September 25, 2010
“Playing guitar is really all about giving good vibes to the audience” is the opening line of this How It Works video. Puns aside, it’s amazing what goes into those six strings that make the vibrations that excite and soothe us. And if you’re looking for tips and reminders how how to change your guitar ...
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September 10, 2010
Last month we featured a story about Bertolt’s trip through the Taylor Guitar factory in CA. But when my 4-yr old recently asked me how guitars are made, his attention was held best by these two, more general and faster moving videos from How It’s Made – their introductions also provide a few tidbits on ...
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