Chair Guitars

Here's a crazy video that I stumbled onto with some very creative "seats"

Diego Stocco Music from a dry cleaner video

I love Diego Stocco's creativity, the guy has a mind that works like mine, but he's out there making music from all sorts of awesome "Found Music" sources. Diego is my inspiration. Check out his latest video where he makes music with the sounds found in a neighborhood dry cleaning store.


 


More info and pictures are available at the Behance gallery:http://www.behance.net/gallery/Music-from-a-Dry-Cleaner/2161629


The Diego Stocco Youtube Channel

Moyo Drums on Sale

My friends from Moyo Drums are having a sale this weekend on their drums ahead of the The Yosemite Flute and Art Festival, where they will be exhibiting. This weekend only, Moyo Drum is offering the show price of $305 for any in stock Moyo Drum PLUS FREE SHIPPING. 
SALE ENDS SUNDAY 9/18 6:00pm ACT NOW! If you are planning to attend the festival you will be able to see and play all these drums and your cost will be the same. 
Call today! Rick & Linda (559) 641-5980
Links:

• Yosemite World Music Camp
• VisionHawk Music
• Moyo Drums
• Yosemite Flute Festival 

Check out Noise Junk Site

I just stumbled upon Noisejunk which is a site dedicated to cataloging unusual musical instruments. This is an excellent resource for finding new ideas. If you are a builder, be sure to reach out to them to get your site included.

Little Guitar Works makes really twisted Bass Guitars

I spotted these awesome bass guitars today, and I am blown away by the craftsmanship in these instruments. Just have a look at the ergonomic design of these bass guitar. They call it the Torzal Natural Twist and (per their website): the ergonomic design increases the efficiency of the hands, wrists and arms, reducing the risk of developing repetitive strain injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome and tendonitis.


As a bass player I definitely get the idea that the bass players job is to hold down the groove and that can lead to issues with carpel tunnel.


You have to check out all of the Little Guitar Works bass guitar product line to appreciate how beautiful these babies are.

Cigar Box Guitar Festival in Pennsylvania this Saturday

WHAT: The second annual Pennsylvania Cigar Box Guitar Festival
WHEN: Friday, August 28 and Saturday, August 27, 2011
TIME: 10am-5pm
WHERE: Downtown York, PA. on the grounds of The York Emporium


DETAILS: The fest will host 14 acts on two stages plus demonstrations, instrument vendors and more. Headlining acts include Purgatory Hill, Shane Speal (from Cigar Box Nation) and psych-folk legends, Stone Breath. YouTube favorite and NY street musician, Keni Lee Burgess will give a free playing seminar as well.


There is a special Friday night jam session on the 26th for instrument makers and players starting at 6pm. The jam is $20 and includes pizza and beer. In addition, there will be cigar box guitar concerts in local pubs throughout the weekend.


BoingBoing blog on Cigar Box Guitar Festival

Otomata

Here's an awesome sound creation tool that works for free on the web, or you can download for $.99 for iPhone and iPad.


You can chose the scale and tempo as you setup the generative items. There are 40 scales to choose from.


I picked up my Native American Flute in the key of E and jammed along, it was great.

I downloaded to my iPhone 3 and there isn't enough processing power, it sounds horrible. I am hoping that it runs better on one of the newer iPhones. Please post a comment if you've verified this.


Otomata for iPhone
Earslap website for Otomata