ObituaryOscar ShumskyAmerican violinist held in awe for his technical virtuosity, lyrical playing and musical memoryThe American violinist Oscar Shumsky, who has died aged 83, was regarded by many musicians as one of the greatest 20th-century exponents of his instrument.
His intensely communicative yet refined playing combined the grand romantic tradition of Russian-Jewish violinists with the same dash of eloquence that characterised the playing of his idol, Fritz Kreisler. His immaculate technical command was legendary, and his lyrical playing was distinguished by a luscious warmth and highly expressive intonation. Read More...
Sam Hunt hosted the biggest house party in Nashville on Friday (March 1) at Bridgestone Arena. The five-time Grammy nominee had the crowd in the palm of his hands as he belted out the words to some of his most notable songs.
However, there was one audience member in attendance who specifically caught Hunt’s attention.
On a solo stage away from the main platform, Hunt, with guitar in hand, sang acoustic versions of his hits like “Cop Car” and “Take Your Time. Read More...
It’s a totally unpleasant catch-22 when you’ve found someone you really like and are getting serious with, and then come to find that you really don’t vibe with his or her friends. It might comfort you a tiny bit to know that it’s a pretty common scenario. One poll found that a quarter of women dislike their partner’s friends.
Whether it’s because you feel like your partner acts differently around them, parties too much when they’re together, or they just give you bad vibes, it’s not a good feeling. Read More...
