I had missed that Thick As A Brick 2 had been written and recorded – and looks like it is available in April. Love the original album. Love the idea of revisiting Gerald 40 years on. Stand back.
Ian Anderson in Interview with American Songwriter – on this and more.
Why the iPad Won’t Transform Education — Yet
Sarah Kessler, mashable.comInstructional Technology Resource Teacher Jenny Grabiec recently purchased iPads for two of the ESL classrooms in her 160-school district using federal funds allocated for students with limited English proficiency.
Getting…
Remember when they said the iPod wasn’t going to catch on - oh and the iPad was ‘dead on arrival’ …. Watch this space
New music due to emerge this March from NYC – nice feel to the two tracks on band camp.
I have a couple of the early Mars Volta – and then lost track – time to re-engage I think.
The Mars Voltas sixth album, “Noctourniquet,” will blow your mind on March 27th
“I’ve taught on the North Shore for more than 10 years, and many of my students have gone on to Berklee and into the music scene with their own groups. I think that musicians should never stop learning – I am constantly seeking inspiration from others, including my students. It keeps me current and keeps the circle spinning” says Blair. He cites Steven Wilson of the British band Porcupine Tree, New Yorker Charlie Hunter, as well as classic rock guitarists Jimmy Page and Jimi Hendrix as artists that influence his work.
via Douglas Blair To Lead Whole Music’s Rock & Guitar Department.