Artists News

Los Angeles - In a night that was packed with performances, the 55th Annual Grammy Awards wrapped up and should leave many feeling satisfied.

Los Angeles - Many performers are celebrating their Grammy wins already as many get handed out before the official live show, which airs on CBS tonight (Feb. 10).

New figures indicate that overall UK album sales fell by over 11 percent during 2012. This is despite a rise in the number of digital downloads.

People at work have always fascinated me. Hands occupied by something they work with and the artists with their magical objects they make music with. Their eyesight almost always off from the camera's lens.

Nashville - Having a televised concert to help announce award nominations is not a bad idea and that trend has continued this year for the Grammy Awards. The live show just wrapped up in Nashville.

Los Angeles - They are handed out the night before the Oscars and have grown in prestige over the years. They are the Independent Spirit Awards.

Tribute shows come in different packages. When the show is neatly packed it is first-class entertainment. When it is not, the audience can feel a bit cheated.

Melbourne - A single street in a notable, world-class city suggests a bright future for public art. Projection artists have "adopted' what was a grungy neighborhood--helping in the transformation.

Baker City - On June 19, owner Tom Novak gave me a special guided tour inside the Short Term Art Gallery (STAG) and talked about the gallery and some of the artists and their art work that is on display. STAG is at 1829 Main Street in Baker City.

Copylike.org, a website launched earlier this year, defends independent artists and highlights the importance of the fair use of artistic creations.