Oct 14th, 2008 · This fall, bluegrass veteran Del McCoury celebrates 50 years in the music business. With his trademark high tenor sounding as distinct and sharp as ever, McCoury shows no signs of slowing down. His band recently performed in Bristol, Tenn./Va., for Mountain Stage.
Jul 10th, 2008 · While it may have replaced its trademark organ with a piano, Mates of State's members still crank out some of the finest indie-pop music around. In a session from KUT, the duo explains the need to progress as a band and plays songs from its fifth CD, Re-Arrange Us.
Jun 11th, 2008 · The pianist was well-known for his flamboyant behavior, ever-present cigar, and trademark derby hat. But in front of the keys, he was also a leading purveyor of the ragtime-based style called Harlem Stride.
May 30th, 2008 · Ani DiFranco took the stage with her trademark candor and fearlessness. She called the songs she played, "happy songs", saying they are "kinda unexplored territory for me." The singer and author recited poetry between songs, and joked with the audience about having to replace the curse words in her songs since her performance was broadcast live on WXPN.
May 30th, 2008 · English singer-songwriter Newton Faulkner specializes in folk-tinged pop music. On his debut album, Hand Built by Robots, Faulkner covers bands as varied as Rusted Root and Massive Attack, using his trademark percussive style on acoustic guitar.
May 23rd, 2008 · Suzanne Gardinier takes a centuries-old poetic form — the ghazal — and injects its trademark themes of love and longing with words, references, metaphors and images that recall a more modern age: Manhattan, a country house, her lover's bedroom, the daily news.
May 14th, 2008 · Forty years ago Wednesday, The Beatles launched Apple Records. The label's trademark green Apple logo appeared on albums by The Beatles and other artists the band helped discover. It didn't take The Beatles long to show they were better at making music than running a business.
May 13th, 2008 · The United States Postal Service releases its commemorative Frank Sinatra stamp Tuesday — a day before the 10th anniversary of the singer's death. It features his trademark fedora, a big smile and Ol' Blue Eyes.