Author: Sarah Wilson
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
ISBN: 9780671735654
Category : Children's poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 40

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A boy spends a day watching the men work at a busy service station.

Author: Duke Sharp
Publisher: Garage Band Theory
ISBN: 097664200X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 587

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This electrifying book covers all the requirements for musicians who would like to play music by ear.

Author: Eric James Abbey
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786451254
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 225

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When British rockers invaded the United States in the 1960s, youths responded by growing long hair and playing electrified music in suburban garages. Garage rock has grown from a hobby of the rebellious to a cultural statement: anything not mainstream, from alternative country to hardcore punk, can be included in the realm of contemporary garage rock. Issues of rebellion, clothing and hair styles, playing styles, nostalgia and "selling out" permeate the modern culture of garage rock. Pure rock from the '50s, '60s and '70s and older root styles such as swing and rockabilly have been reasserted in this form, leaving the confines of garages for clubs and other venues where fans' tastes are tuned to the underground. This study explores garage rock as it evolved alongside mainstream music and examines how it reflects notions of self though the assertion of individuality and rebellion in prosperous postmodern times. Using the Detroit music scene as the focus, the author presents two sections. The first section examines the creation of the scene, the importance of relationships to the past and the appearance used throughout. The second section analyzes the alliances and relationships to society that undergird contemporary garage rock. The author maintains garage rock has developed a place in American cultural history, and its continuation will be based on how the underground situates itself within postmodern society.

Author: Jeff Tweedy
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593183533
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 178

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There are few creative acts more mysterious and magical than writing a song. But what if the goal wasn't so mysterious and was actually achievable for anyone who wants to experience more magic and creativity in their life? That's something that anyone will be inspired to do after reading Jeff Tweedy's How to Write One Song. Why one song? Because the difference between one song and many songs isn't a cute semantic trick—it's an important distinction that can simplify a notoriously confusing art form. The idea of becoming a capital-S songwriter can seem daunting, but approached as a focused, self-contained event, the mystery and fear subsides, and songwriting becomes an exciting pursuit. And then there is the energizing, nourishing creativity that can open up. How to Write One Song brings readers into the intimate process of writing one song—lyrics, music, and putting it all together—and accesses the deep sense of wonder that remains at the heart of this curious, yet incredibly fulfilling, artistic act. But it’s equally about the importance of making creativity part of your life every day, and of experiencing the hope, inspiration, and joy available to anyone who’s willing to get started.

Author: Stella Blackstone
Publisher: Barefoot Books
ISBN: 9781905236664
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40

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There s a crocodile in the closet. Don t go inside! Let s put him in the attic, then run downstairs and hide!

Author: Stevie Van Zandt
Publisher: Hachette Books
ISBN: 0306925419
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 479

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Uncover never-before-told stories in this epic tale of self-discovery by a Rock n Roll disciple and member of the E Street Band. What story begins in a bedroom in suburban New Jersey in the early '60s, unfolds on some of the country's largest stages, and then ranges across the globe, demonstrating over and over again how Rock and Roll has the power to change the world for the better? This story. The first true heartbeat of Unrequited Infatuations is the moment when Stevie Van Zandt trades in his devotion to the Baptist religion for an obsession with Rock and Roll. Groups like the Beatles and the Rolling Stones created new ideas of community, creative risk, and principled rebellion. They changed him forever. While still a teenager, he met Bruce Springsteen, a like-minded outcast/true believer who became one of his most important friends and bandmates. As Miami Steve, Van Zandt anchored the E Street Band as they conquered the Rock and Roll world. And then, in the early '80s, Van Zandt stepped away from E Street to embark on his own odyssey. He refashioned himself as Little Steven, a political songwriter and performer, fell in love with Maureen Santoro who greatly expanded his artistic palette, and visited the world's hot spots as an artist/journalist to not just better understand them, but to help change them. Most famously, he masterminded the recording of "Sun City," an anti-apartheid anthem that sped the demise of South Africa's institutionalized racism and helped get Nelson Mandela out of prison. By the '90s, Van Zandt had lived at least two lives—one as a mainstream rocker, one as a hardcore activist. It was time for a third. David Chase invited Van Zandt to be a part of his new television show, the Sopranos—as Silvio Dante, he was the unconditionally loyal consiglieri who sat at the right hand of Tony Soprano (a relationship that oddly mirrored his real-life relationship with Bruce Springsteen). Underlying all of Van Zandt's various incarnations was a devotion to preserving the centrality of the arts, especially the endangered species of Rock. In the twenty-first century, Van Zandt founded a groundbreaking radio show (Little Steven's Underground Garage), created the first two 24/7 branded music channels on SiriusXM (Underground Garage and Outlaw Country), started a fiercely independent record label (Wicked Cool), and developed a curriculum to teach students of all ages through the medium of music history. He also rejoined the E Street Band for what has now been a twenty-year victory lap. Unrequited Infatuations chronicles the twists and turns of Stevie Van Zandt's always surprising life. It is more than just the testimony of a globe-trotting nomad, more than the story of a groundbreaking activist, more than the odyssey of a spiritual seeker, and more than a master class in rock and roll (not to mention a dozen other crafts). It's the best book of its kind because it's the only book of its kind. **Instant International Bestseller, New York Times Bestseller, USA Today Bestseller, Wall Street Journal Bestseller, Los Angeles Times Bestseller, Publishers Weekly Bestseller**

Author: Peter Roller
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1614238596
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 239

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Milwaukee hasn't earned a reputation as a launching pad for hopeful rock stars, but for generations it has had the perfect acoustics for the garage band rock scene. Of course, the whole point of garage rock is that every place has the perfect acoustics, but just try telling that to the folks who heard "Blitzkrieg Over Kenosha" for the first time. With dual citizenship in the research library and the basement show, Peter Roller follows Milwaukee's garage rockers everywhere they haul their amps, observing bands like the Stilettos, the Angry Daisies, the Palmettos, the Chevelles and the Violent Femmes in their natural habitat.

Author: Richard Porter
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1473530083
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 131

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Building your own hovervan or brewing your own beer? Get down to the garage. Looking to store several step ladders or conceal a secret collection of owls? The garage is the place. Maybe you just want to whistle, drum or shout 'Ow my thumb!' without being told to shut up. The garage is waiting. This book celebrates the garage and all that happens in it. Even the fires.

Author: David F Power
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1728312752
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 166

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The “British Invasion” of pop/rock bands during the 1960’s brought about a musical revolution that spread across the globe. Rock music became the soundtrack behind a decade of unparalleled political and cultural upheaval. From this environment emerged a tidal wave of new teenage bands forming in garages and basements. Four talented kids in New Jersey find each other and begin to define themselves through the music they create. A combination of raw talent, hard work, persistence and some good luck culminates in a recording contract and a tour to promote their record. But as so often happened with successful bands, interpersonal issues, egos, and conflicting love interests threaten to tear the band apart. This story follows the One-Eyed Jacks on their journey through the highest highs and the lowest lows on the road to super stardom.

Author: S. F. Lynch
Publisher: Dog Ear Publishing
ISBN: 1598586610
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 202

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Suppose the girl you're crazy about tells you she's being stalked and wants your advice on buying a gun? And what if the next day, as you're picking up the leaf rake you left in her garden, you look through her back window and see her good-looking cousin dancing in her bra and panties. What would you do? For Kyle Waite, gardener and harmonica player, the answer is total immersion in his buddy Joe's garage band. With an overweight bass man, a drummer that burglarizes houses, a keyboardist who sticks safety pins in his face, and Joe, a happy-go-lucky guitarist, the music is the dream. As the commercial success of the band seems imminent, and Kyle begins to find true love, a chain of harrowing events threatens to doom the garage band and forever change the lives of its members. Garage Band is a gripping coming-of-age story that takes place in California's Marin County in the 1980s. Both heartbreaking and hilarious, it's an irreverent tale that covers the gauntlet from joy to sorrow; from the innocence and recklessness of youth to the blessed illusions we have about ourselves. Pick up two copies of this book, one for yourself and another for a friend S.F. Lynch was born in San Francisco. He currently resides in the Pacific Northwest with his wife, two sons, and their Australian Shepherd. His work has appeared in Cold Drill, Coe Review, Thought Magazine, and Boise Weekly.