Origins and development of the Pedal Steel Guitar by Jim Hollingsworth

Jun. 26 2013, 10:16 am When composer Hans Zimmer was creating music for the upcoming film Man of Steel he scored it for a unique and little understood American instrument: the pedal steel guitar. “It's a movie about quintessential American values so why not use a quintessential American instrument." To that end he selected a small group of eight of the leading pedal steel...
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Old Kapaa Town Art Walk

Jan. 07 2013, 5:08 am Old Kapaa Town Art Walk every first Saturday of the month is a smashing success! Kapaa Town has never been so alive. Hundred of people lining the streets, filling the restaurants. visiting the shops. Musicians and Artisans giving a show on every corner. People dancing to Reggae in one storefront, to Bluegrass in another. Even the shop owners are...
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Kauai Music Scene Opens its Web Doors

Nov. 18 2012, 3:19 pm Kauai Music Scene is Kauai's new All Island Live Music Calendar and Community. Created by Kristine Young, this site was built for anyone who loves music. Kristine shares, "Kauai is filled with amazing musicians. Both new and seasoned. There was no complete music calendar for Kauai before KauaiMusicScene.com. Nothing is more frustrating than to...
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