Summertime Blues


Book Description

A powerful novel about a boy coming to terms with his new life after his parents' marriage breaks up. When Alex's mother goes off to live with her new partner in the country, Alex goes too, determined to hate it, but soon meets two very different girls who afferct him in very different ways.This is a rites-of-passage novel from a new writer with an original, humorous, and insightful voice.'A readable and revealing account of growing up' Kids Out'engaging and accessible' Ahuka




Summertime Blues


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Summertime is here! But there's no sun, surf, or sand for Lou. Instead, it's Brussels sprouts, mud, and mosquitoes. Lou and her mom are off to spend the summer with Memaw in the most boring town on earth. Lou's mom keeps busy by exchanging love letters with her new sweetheart, Richard, but Lou's crush, Tristan, only sends her a lousy postcard. Will meeting a new boy chase Lou's blues away? Paul's not exactly a heartthrob, but he's sweet and . . . unusual. He's nothing like Tristan, but could he be just as crush-worthy?




Summertime Blues


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Twelve-year-old Lou's attempt to play matchmaker for her mother and Richard are foiled by a mandatory visit with her grandmother, which is marked by boredom, Brussel sprouts, and Memaw's own plans for Mom's love life.




Summertime Blues


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Tom Petty, Brian Setzer, Duane Eddy, Lee Rocker and Music Media, all say that SUMMERTIME BLUES featuring Eddie Cochran is 'the' must read of the season. Journey into music history with the pioneering Queen of Rock & Roll Songwriting as she obliterates the steel sphere surrounding the male-dominated music business. Sheeley shares with you events and memorabilia never before disclosed in the lives of Elvis Presley, Eddie Cochran, Ricky Nelson, Buddy Holly, The Everly Brothers and other music giants of the '50's and early 60's.




Billboard


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In its 114th year, Billboard remains the world's premier weekly music publication and a diverse digital, events, brand, content and data licensing platform. Billboard publishes the most trusted charts and offers unrivaled reporting about the latest music, video, gaming, media, digital and mobile entertainment issues and trends.




Last Day Blues


Book Description

During the last week of school, the students in Mrs. Hartwell's class try to come up with the perfect present for their teacher.




FunTime Piano Jazz & Blues - Level 3A-3B


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(Faber Piano Adventures ). FunTime Piano Jazz & Blues provides an entertaining collection of pieces from the jazz/blues idiom. The book is perfect for the Level 3 student interested in exploring this style. It consists of easy arrangements of jazz and blues standards as well as delightful original compositions that are sure to motivate and entertain any student.




The Essence Of The Blues


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The Essence of the Blues by Jim Snidero provides beginners and moderately advanced musicians with an introduction to the language of the blues. In 10 etudes focusing on various types of the blues, the musician learns to master the essential basics step by step. Each piece comes with an in-depth analysis of blues styles and music theory, appropriate scale exercises, tips for studying and practicing, suggestions for improvising, recommended listening, and specific techniques used by some of the all-time best jazz/blues musicians, including Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, B.B. King, Stanley Turrentine, and others. The accompanying play-along CD features world famous New York recording artists including Eric Alexander, Jeremy Pelt, Jim Snidero, Steve Davis, Mike LeDonne, Peter Washington, and others. Recorded at a world-class studio, these play alongs are deeply authentic, giving the musician a real-life playing experience to learn and enjoy the blues.




The A to X of Alternative Music


Book Description

Covers those bands and artists who have rejected the mainstream in favor of innovation, originality and the pursuit of their own unique musical identity.




Chesapeake Bay Blues


Book Description

The USA touts Chesapeake Bay as its premier environmental restoration programme, yet the Bay remains in poor condition.