Music History February 11

On this date in 1964, the Beatles played their first U.S. concert at the Coliseum in Washington, DC. The opening acts were Jay & The Americans, The Righteous Brothers and Tommy Roe. The Beatles had arrived in Washington DC by train as a snowstorm prevented them from flying. They were greeted at Washington's Union Station by 2,000 fans who braved the eight inches of snow on the ground.

Edgar Winter at Suffolk Theater

Saw Edgar Winter in concert at Suffolk Theater last night. Great show, plus got to meet Edgar Winter backstage!

Great Leftie Acoustic-Electric Guitar

Ibanez AEF18LE-Left-Handed-Leftie-Acoustic-Electric Guitar!  

This is a fabulous new manufacturer refurbished Ibanez AEF18LE Acoustic-Electric guitar. It is a left handed guitar with 4 band EQ and a beautiful dark violin sunburst finish. Leftie guitars are so hard to find. Grab this one fast! We just can't keep enough of these in stock! Just set up and adjusted by our head luthier with a medium close action which makes it an easy playing guitar. Call or visit Scott Russ Music for more details.

Saxophone History

Did you know that clarinet player Adolphe Sax invented the saxophone? Sax was a Belgian musical instrument designer and musician. The saxophone was invented for use in both orchestras and concert bands. Sax showed his saxophones at the Paris Industrial Exhibition in 1844. He received a patent for the instrument in 1846.
 

Music Fun Fact, January 30

On this date in 1973, KISS played their first show at the Coventry Club in Queens, NY.

The Most Ancient Musical Instrument

The human voice is the most natural and the most ancient musical instrument. Singing has been part of human activity for thousands of years. From singing to calm a baby to cultural and religious expressions, the human voice is the musical instrument many don't even realize they have!

Woodwind Fun Facts

Did you know that not all woodwinds are made out of wood! Some are actually made from plastic or from different types of metal.