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Bluegrass Tribute

Bluegrass Tribute

what are all the bands/artists that have had a bluegrass tribute album?

Here you go:

http://www.squidoo.com/bluegrasstribute

Iris The Bluegrass tribute to Goo Goo Dolls

Guitar Tribute

Guitar Tribute

when can i find the guitar tab to "tribute to the late reverend gary davis" by martin stephenson and the daint

www.daitees.com/garydavies.txt

Sonic Guitar Tribute (Part 1)

Simple Minds

Simple Minds

Simple Mind Tips to Stop Tinnitus

From my early teens itself I was aware of the term called tinnitus because I have seen my grandmother crying out because of this illness. She used to tell my mother about hearing noises inside her ear which was irritating and annoying. During those days science was not so advanced and there were literally no means to stop tinnitus. I have seen my poor grandma struggling herself to live with her complaint.

Tinnitus is mainly caused in the inner ear due to improper blood circulation to the area. It is easy to control your symptoms using medicines but to remove it completely from your body you should be aware of the causative factor of your illness. Some of the main factors that contribute to tinnitus are trauma, abuse of aspirin and NSAIDS, exposure to loud noises, indulging in alcohol, smoking and other intoxicating substances, and infections. Is there a way to stop tinnitus?

Yes, you can stop tinnitus with the help of natural and conventional modes of treatment. Treat your illness right from the initial days to prevent further complications. If you leave your condition untreated it can cause complete loss of hearing which will handicap your daily activities. It is not easy to live with tinnitus and in many cases patients become depressed and physically ill due to continuous stress and strain.

It is advisable to stop tinnitus naturally using home remedies as there are no side effects and easily available. Alternative medicines like Homoeopathy, Chinese herbs and acupuncture have proven to be effective in treating ringing ears. People are now more aware of these medicines and are trying them out to cure their illness. Prevention is always better than cure so it is better to educate yourself on the preventive aspects of how to stop tinnitus to avoid further recurrence in future.

Stop tinnitus at the earliest for the betterment of the personal and social aspects of the person. Treat your illness naturally and protect your body from all chemicals and their bad effects.

Don't You Forget About Me - Simple Minds (1985) / Music Video

Rat Pack

Rat Pack

Has anyone ever heard of a real life "pack rat"?

We live in the country and during the winter occasionally get mice. I now have a large "critter" in my basement. I put those D-Con Bait traps out and when I checked them the other day the one is empty but inside the box was a mouse skull and a few small rocks. Almost like this thing is taunting me. Now I have a funny smell but don't know where it's coming from. My dad said that it sounds like a pack rat. How large are they and where do they come from? I know the D-Con stuff requires them to drink water because it makes them thirsty and then they hemmorage, and in our laundry room closet I found a drop of blood and a little "sneeze splatter" of blood. So I'm sure it has died but I want to know how to prevent getting anymore of them. It freaks me out.

You have avoid leaving pieces of food laying around the house and hire some exterminating company every six months or at least once a year. There are several products that these people can apply to prevent infestation.
Normally, these kind of animals get in your house looking for a comfortable place to nest. So even if this one is dead, there is a possibility that it had spawned some other little monsters already, so watch out.

The Rat Pack Live - Dean Martin - 1965

Jazz Tribute

Jazz Tribute

TRIBUTE TO A CULTURAL MUSIC LEGENDA

Life is not just about what you can get from it, it’s about what you give to it. This is the story of Pa Benjamin Aderounmu, who though he was blind, but has left a footprint on the musical landscape of Nigeria

HE might not have released any album before he passed on recently in January this year at the ripe age of 83, the blind minstrel, Pa Benjamin Aderounmu popularly called Kokoro has in dougt touched many with his music and story.

Little wonder there was so much accolades from friends, fans, family, and even the LLagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN) who in a release signed by Mr. Hakeem Bello, Special Adviser, Media to the Governor, mourned his death saying his death would create a void in the nation's music industry.

Governor Fashola also recalled early last year when the late Kokoro entertained him and his entourage with his music for about one hour on the occasion of the State Government's donation of a two bedroom flat to him at the Government Estate Shasha in Alimosho Local Government Area of the State.

The Copyright activist and former president of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria, PMAN Chief Tony Okoroji, also described the death as another huge loss "to the nation's entertainment industry."

He further said "He is an encyclopedia of Nigerian music, because he knows music from the four regions of Nigeria," According to him Kokoro would be remembered mostly for his consistency "and his resilience in performing his act.

Also commenting, Ayinke Martins, a female Jazz musician, disclosed that she grew up listening and admiring the songs of Benjamin Aderounmu.

"I used to stand in the street and listen to him years ago. His songs and plays touched my soul greatly and inspired me. I pray that his soul rest in peace,"

Kokoro who is an indigene of Ondo state would also be missed by his people. Dr. Mimiko, in a condolence message to the family of the deceased, described the death of the late minstrel as a big loss to the people of Ondo State and Nigeria as a whole.

He described Pa Aderounmu, who is a native of Owo, in Ondo State , as a cultural ambassador imbued with the spirit of perseverance as exemplified by his resilience in the face of all odds to excel in his chosen career-music, which he sang despite his visual impairment.

Pa Benjamin Aderounmu popularly known as Baba Kokoro was born in February 25, 1925 and hails from Olowo Royal Family in Owo, Ekiti State. He has been known in the Nigerian music circles for over 60 years. A contemporary of Adeolu Adesanya, Seni Tejuosho, J. C. Araba and Fatai Rolling Dollar, Kokoro had been singing and playing his tambourine all over Lagos State until he attained a legendary status.

It is widely believed that Cyprian Ekwensi referred to Kokoro in his popular book titled ‘The Drummer Boy’ well that would be a story for another day.

In 1980s after FESTAC '77, he got married and started regular performances at the Jazz 38, Awolowo Road and was invited to tour Europe by the French Cultural Centre in year 2000

Later in life, he was invited for several recordings, first by Lagos Ministry of Culture and Radio Lagos at the prestigious Eko Reel Mix Studios at Alausa Lagos, by telecommunications firm, MTN Nigeria, produced by Racca.

He had songs such as Jiwo Emimimo, Wale Kedere, Alolo Baby and Elemi, which talk about spiritual re-awakening and the stories of his life.

The cultural music legend who was born blind would have been 84 on February 25.

What legacy would you leave behind ?

Remake-Jazz Tribute