1000 songs in your pocket, batteries not required Sep 15, 2009
All around him are signs of his craft: a rack of bows, reference books, sheet music, instrument cases, tiny thumb planes, even a picture of Albert Einstein cheerfully playing a violin. One of half a dozen violin makers in Australia, Mr Johnston produces about eight instruments a year. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Traveling in tune Jul 24, 2009
Waiting to deplane, first one passenger, and then a band member, looked out the window and saw baggage handlers throwing instrument cases around down on the ground. Sure enough, when the band reached Omaha, Carroll opened his case to find a busted guitar. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Fit for a king Jul 8, 2009
watch for the mini replica instrument cases to come out. Comment by BOB July 7, 2009. (The Palm Beach Post)
Thousands visit Palo Alto World Music fest Jun 23, 2009
There were no sound stages on the street corners, and the bands were unpaid, except for contributions dropped in instrument cases, hats or containers. Most were acoustical or used their own small amplifiers. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Musical family films TV pilot at Jetty Park Apr 30, 2009
The family started out playing in city streets, hoping people would drop coins into their instrument cases. Now, ShaeLaurel has tour dates set until 2011 and a reality television show in the works. (Florida Today)
