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“The Bark Side” Dog Symphony

“The Bark Side” Dog Symphony

January 24, 2012 No Comments

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 ... Share on Facebook

2012 IS GONNA ROCK.

2012 IS GONNA ROCK.

January 23, 2012 No Comments

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 Share on Facebook

Easter Songs Are Hard To Find. Hopefully your candy-filled eggs were not. Get the playlist.

Easter Songs Are Hard To Find. Hopefully your candy-filled eggs were not. Get the playlist.

April 24, 2011 No Comments

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  - ... Share on Facebook

Kid-Hop: Secret Agent 23 Skidoo

Kid-Hop: Secret Agent 23 Skidoo

March 13, 2011 No Comments

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 Share on Facebook

Family Time: Johnny Cash & Sesame Street

Family Time: Johnny Cash & Sesame Street

March 12, 2011 No Comments

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 ... Share on Facebook

We Want Barbara Kessler To Be On Stage With Peter Gabriel

We Want Barbara Kessler To Be On Stage With Peter Gabriel

January 10, 2011 No Comments

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 ... Share on Facebook

6 Eclectic Chicks Holiday Song Video Mix

6 Eclectic Chicks Holiday Song Video Mix

December 21, 2010 No Comments

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 ... Share on Facebook

Play with Your Food in the Vegetable Orchestra

Play with Your Food in the Vegetable Orchestra

November 10, 2010 1 Comment

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 ... Share on Facebook

Good Vibrations: How Guitar Strings are Made

Good Vibrations: How Guitar Strings are Made

September 25, 2010 No Comments

“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 ... Share on Facebook

How Guitars Are Made

How Guitars Are Made

September 10, 2010 No Comments

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 ... Share on Facebook

“The Bark Side” Dog Symphony

It’s hard enough to license your songs or your musical talents into the commercial world – and now you’ve...

Most Underrated Chick with Guitar: Why I Love Charo

I love how well she can cast a bull-figher-themed video; I love how if you close your eyes you’d...

Etta James, RIP. Badass from Beginning to End

Etta James, RIP. She was badass from beginning to end. We should all be so lucky to be so...

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2012 IS GONNA ROCK.

We hope it does for you, too! So far, so good.                ...

Turn Your Desktop into a Rockin’ Lounge Bar: Dum Dum Girls Full Album Video Stream

I just dig them.  And  I totally dig that they’ve got a great 34 minute video of their entire...

She’s A Hard Headed Woman: Wanda Jackson Music Appreciation 101

Let’s see.. in 1958, you might have been dancing around your living room with your family after you just...

TOM WAITS Bad As Me – and other videos of him pimping his work.

I’m not sure if I’m totally onboard with the execution of this promo video for the upcoming release of...

NEW SONG From Grace Potter (video)

I just can’t get enough of this woman, or her guitar player Benny Yurco. Video uploaded to YouTube yesterday....

Brandie Carlile Rocks Life Is Good

Well, Brandi Carlile always rocks – and today she got to rock it with the Boston Pops and some...