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Black Francis finds freedom in playing solo

...Elvis Costello song. There's a lot of ways to make a grilled cheese sandwich, you know?"Currently touring as a solo artist, Black Francis said he worries less about reinventing his music than he does looking for ways the songs relate. He...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/things-do/applause/2013-05-06/black-francis-finds-f
Pop Rocks: Sky City presents 7 nights of musical gifts for Festivus

...Gary came in second in The Augusta Chronicle's Amped music contest in September, forever dispelling the myth that a solo artist doesn't stand a chance against bands. Watch her set. It's easy to understand why the judges held her in such high esteem. She's...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/things-do/applause/2012-12-10/pop-rocks-sky-city-pr
ASU to dedicate new grand piano at annual gala

...the office of public relations, a Steinway Concert "D" grand piano will be dedicated in memory of Vola Jacobs, a solo artist who performed with the Chicago Symphony, the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra, and the Augusta Symphony. Jacobs, who...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/metro/2012-09-26/augusta-state-dedicate-new-gr
Faith digest

...724-6715 for more information. Pick'n and Praise'nPick'n and Praise'n, a live music venue featuring bands and solo artists, meets from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Glenn Hills Baptist Church, 2877 Lumpkin Road.The event is free, but a meal...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/life/your-faith/2012-02-17/faith-digest
The one & only ELTON JOHN

...successful that the residency lasted six years and spawned a successful tour. THE COLLABORATORAlthough best known as a solo artist, John has, whether performing alone or with his eponymous band, over the years, written and/or performed with...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/things-do/applause/2012-02-28/one-only-elton-john-a
Ramblin' Rhodes: Parker's 'Midnight Cry' will be heard at Jeff & Sheri Easter homecoming

...different at the 50th anniversary, and they had received a lot of requests from my fans to see me there. So they tried a solo artist and it worked."It's appropriate that Parker's current album is titled The Joy Ride, because that's the way...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/things-do/applause/2012-05-08/ramblin-rhodes-parker
Music by Turner: Carole King demo CD yet another reason to be enamored

...in the careers of Neil Young and Steely Dan's Donald Fagen, King did not think her voice was strong enough to be a solo artist. Add a strong dose of stage fright to the mix and one understands why she gave most of her tunes away.On Legendary...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/things-do/applause/2012-05-29/music-turner-carole-k
Recording software releases some music acts before their time

...unsuspecting public. There's a little of that, to be sure, but for the most part what you'll find is acts, be they solo artists or groups, recording before they are ready.There's tangential damage to the artistic process, damage that has nothing...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/things-do/going-out/music/2011-08-24/recording-soft
Metal band L.i.E. snags 7 honors

...multi-instrumentalist; John Berret, favorite guitarist; Deb Hemingway, favorite female; and Jacob Beltz, favorite solo artist.The Cubists won album of the year for Mechanical Advantage.

http://chronicle.augusta.com/things-do/going-out/music/2010-02-21/metal-band-lie
Music | Nightlife | entertainment | Steven Uhles
Gospel singer refuses to tinker with successful sound

...Arena, got his start with the Bill Gaither Trio while a college student in the mid-1950s. He also has performed as a solo artist and as a member of the larger Gaither Vocal Band. He said his professional longevity can be attributed to faith, family...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/12/mus_555437.shtml
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