Before the ear candy
Unlike many musicians with musical parents or friends, Amanda Shires (@amandashires) became a violinist quite by accident. Her Dad was shopping for a new hunting knife at a pawn shop, and she saw a fiddle for 65.00. He bought it, but said she would … Read More»
"Gilded Cage" appears on the Blackmore's Night Secret Voyage (2008) album. This performance features an excellent, brief solo by violinist Elizabeth Carey. "Gilded Cage," featuring lyrics likely penned by Candace Night, could well be an ironic … Read More»
The Zeta brand was originally based in Oakland CA, then acquired by Gibson and moved to Phoenix (Tempe for you locals). The tenure in Phoenix was, AFAIK, custodial. Parts and service were sort of available, though dealers, I was told, were unable to … Read More»
The Yamaha SV-255 is a 5-string instrument launched in the Spring of 2010. DarkViolin was one of the first to receive a model in the U.S. The SV-255 in some ways is a minimalist eViolin. The resonant portion of the body is little more than a … Read More»
A video from the UK-based electric duo FUSE promotes a straightforward fashion sensibility. The rock performance is high energy, but some may say it takes a back seat to the styling of the musicians and the video itself. FUSE consists of … Read More»
