Barbara Streisand’s fan base is big, diverse and critical. Their collective ear for one of the First Ladies of the American Songbook has been finely tuned over decades of Streisand’s successful and polished music-making. Some of these fans already … Read More»
NPR: Amanda Shires’ Poetry Connection
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»
Zeta Jazz 5
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»
Yamaha SV-255
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»
Fuse: eViolin Fashion Statements
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»
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