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June 1st, 2011
June 1st, 2011

Can you believe it? It's already June 1st and the weather is absolutely beautiful here in Southern Ontario. We hope it's just as beautiful in your part of the country. Well, we're here to talk strings. Strings for all and or any instruments. Strings you can get from globalstrings.com where we keep a stock load of all the best strings from around the world. That's right - DR, Elixir, Hannabach, John Pearse, Savarez, SIT, Thomastik-Infeld and quite a few more for your guitars, bass, mandolin, violin, etc. If you haven't tried some of these we suggest you do so. Try some DR's or John Pearse for example, good prices and they last and feel great. SIT's are an excellent price and they really do Stay In Tune and of course, Elixir's, the original (and some say the best) coated string. You can't beat our prices and service so when you need strings think globalstrings.com. Your Canadian source for instrument strings. Keep pluckin' and strummin' and All the Best.


Birthdays on this Day in History 

1947 - Ron Wood, rock guitarist (Faces, Jeff Beck Group, Rolling Stones)
1949 - Mike Levine, Canadian rock keyboardist/bassist (Triumph)
1974 - Alanis Nadine Morisette, Canadian vocalist, guitarist, songwriter (Jagged Little Pill)

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May 27th, 2011

Good Morning One and All,

Glad you could drop by today. Check out the news and history today. Wow, CHUM was the first top 40 R 'n' R station in Canada. If you want to get your music on radio, you'll need some nice new strings constantly and you know who to get them from. That's right, globalstrings.com. Your Canadian string site that ships fast and the prices are right. DR, Elixir, Hannabach, John Pearse, Savarez, S.I.T., Thomastik, we've got the best strings in the world for you. We'll set up regular shipments (monthly, bi-monthly, etc.) so you'll always have them as you need them. We can also ship to third parties in case you need to send them a gift and we'll let them know who supplied the gift with a tasty little card. What could be easier? We totally look after your instrument string needs. Give us a shout, drop us a line and we'll get it happening. All the Best.


Today in Music History

1796 - James S McLean patents his piano
1933 - The Walt Disney Company releases the cartoon The Three Little Pigs, with its hit song "Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?"
1957 - Toronto's 1050 CHUM AM becomes Canada's first radio station to broadcast only top 40 Rock n' Roll music format.
1975 - Paul McCartney releases "Venus and Mars"


Births in Music


1891 - Claude Adonai Champagne, French-Canadian composer
1939 - Jerry Mercer, Canadian drummer (April Wine)
1945 - Bruce Cockburn, Ottawa, Canada, folk rock vocalist, guitarist
1946 - Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen, Danish bassist - played w/ Oscar Peterson (d. 2005)

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May 26th, 2011

Good Day, Good Morning

Hope your all well and healthy. Welcome to www.globalstrings.com where Canadian players get their instrument strings for less. DR, Elixir, Ernie Ball, Hannabach, John Pearse, Savarez, SIT, Thomastik-Infeld and many more delivered right to your mailbox - fast - via Canada Post. Whether for guitar, bass, mandolin, violin or ukelele we've got what you need. Our site is easier and nicer looking now too so log on, pick out your favourites and they'll be on their way. No fuss, no muss. Enjoy this day and All the Best.

Today in Music History

1973 - Beatles' "Beatles 1967-1970," album goes #1
1994 - Michael Jackson (35) weds Elvis' daughter Lisa Marie Presley (26)


Births in Music



1886 - Al Jolson, American singer (d. 1950)
1938 - Teresa Stratas,[Anastasia Stratakis], Toronto, Canada, soprano,(Salome)
1945 - Garry Peterson, Canadian drummer (The Guess Who)
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May 25th, 2011
Good Wednesday Morning,

Wow!!! It's almost the end of May already. Way, way too fast but it is a beautiful day - finally. Hope you all had a good jammin' weekend. Let's get on to playing and restringing and all that jazz. When you need strings - DR, Elixir, Hannabach, John Pearse, Savarez, S.I.T., Thomastik-Infeld and lots more - make sure to check out www.globalstrings.com and place your order now. You'll have them for next weekend and you'll sound good. Whether you need guitar, bass, mandolin, violin or even uke strings, you'll find them here. Globalstrings, it's all you need for your instrument strings. Have a great day and All the Best.
P.S. Happy Birthday Mom!


Birthdays on this Day in History

1947 - Mitch Margo, Bkln, rocker (Tokens-Lion Sleeps Tonight)
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May 20th, 2011

Happy Victoria Day Weekend,

A beeeauuutiful day here in Wee Fergus, certainly hoping it's the same where you are. Think I'm gonna sit outside and do a bit o playin'. Love to do that on a day like this (or any day for that matter). Welcome to www.globalstrings.com. Your source for instrument strings. If you need guitar or bass or mandolin, violin or even uke strings we've got 'em. We do our best to keep the prices low and the service quick. All the greats you love are here - Dean Markley, DR, Elixir, Hannabach, John Pearse, Savarez, S.I.T., Thomastik-Infeld and lots more. Have questions about strings? shoot 'em off to us and we'll do our best to find an answer. Strings are what we do. Hope you get to play a bit today and All the Best. We look forward to shipping your order and having you become a regular customer.



Today in Music History

1961 - Henzes opera "Elegy for Young Lovers," premieres in Schwetzingen
1967 - BBC bans Beatle's "A Day in the Life" (drug references)
1980 - Drummer Peter Criss quits Kiss
1992 - Rap singer raps 597 syllables in under 60 seconds



Births in Music

1952 - Warren Cann, Victoria, Canada, rock drummer (Ultravox)

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May 19th, 2011
Good Morning, Good Morning, Good Morning,

Let's talk about strings. We've got all kinds for you. Whatever you need. DR, Elixir, Hannabach, John Pearse, Savarez, SIT, Thomastik-Infeld and loads more. We've got 'em for guitars, basses, mandolins, violins, ukeleles - all kinds of strings for all kinds of instruments and at prices that can't be beat. We'll ship them out same day so you get them fast and get playing. That's what we're about. Canada's players get their strings from www.globalstrings.com. Enjoy this Day and All the best.
 
May 17th, 2011

Hello and Good Morning,

Glad that you dropped in to globalstrings.com. It's a grey, cloudy day in Southern Ontario and we really hope it's sunny and warm where you are. Please enjoy our site and all the strings we carry for you. DR, Elixir, Hannabach, John Pearse, Savarez, SIT, Thomastik-Infeld and many more. Everything is ready to ship and we look forward to filling your order. If you have any questions or wish to ask about strings, just drop us a line and we'll be glad to answer. We appreciate your business and do our utmost to keep the prices low for you. All the Best.



Today in Music History

1858 - Royal Italian Opera opens in Covent Garden London
1891 - Jules Massenets opera "Griselde," premieres in Paris
1914 - Henri Rabauds opera "Marouf, Savetier de Caire," premieres in Paris
1941 - Nazi occupiers in Neth forbid Jewish music
1961 - "Bonanza" by Al Caiola Orchestra hits #19
1967 - Paul McCartney meets his future wife Linda Eastman
1968 - Paul McCartney and John Lennon appear on Johnny Carson Show to promote Apple records, Joe Garagiola is substitute host
1970 - Beatles' last LP, "Let It Be," is released in US
1976 - Fonz Song by Heyettes hits #91


Births in Music

1918 - Eddy Arnold, Henderson TN, country singer (Cattle Call, Anytime)
1937 - Trini Lopez, Trinidad, singer/guitarist (If I Had a Hammer)
1947 - Graham Goble, Adelaide,Australia, rock guitarist (Little River Band)
1983 - Devin Bronson, American guitarist (Avril Lavigne)

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May 13th, 2011

Yeah, Friday the 13th

Thanks for dropping in to globalstrings. We've got your strings - DR, Elixir, Hannabach, John Pearse, Savarez, SIT, Thomastik-Infeld and more. Your order is always ready to go, just give us the word and your strings are on the way. Best prices, fast shipping and good service all to help your shopping experience. Are you experienced? Shop globalstrings today, You'll be happy you did (and so will your guitar, or bass or other instrument). All the Best.


Today in Music History

1767 - Mozart's opera "Apollo et Hyacinthus," premieres in Salzburg
1820 - Opera "Die Jagarsbraut" is completed
1848 - First performance of Finland's national anthem.
1932 - Russian composer Dmitri Sjostakovitch marries Nina Varsar
1941 - Willy Lewis' US jazz band performs in Switzerland
1943 - German occupiers confiscate all radios
1965 - Rolling Stones record "Satisfaction"
1966 - Rolling Stones release "Paint it Black"
1991 - "Michael Jackson: Magic and Madness" goes on sale


Births in Music

1842 - Arthur Seymour Sullivan, London England, composer (Gilbert and Sullivan)
1912 - Gil Evans, Canadian Keyboard player, Composer, Band Leader, Arranger (d. 1988)
1941 - Ritchie Valens, singer (Donna, La Bamba)
1950 - Stevie Wonder, American singer and musician
1950 - Peter Gabriel, singer, musician (Genesis-Against All Odds)

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May 12th, 2011
Good Morning World Citizens,

Just can't believe how time is flying. It was a short time ago that we were writing a welcome to the month of May and the spring and here it is, already the 12th and still moving along. Enjoy the time you have and try the best to live every moment. It really is a wonderful world. We find music is, to us, one of the best things possible in this life and on this planet and that's a good segue to talk about our little business here selling instrument strings. We at www.globalstrings.com are trying our best daily to bring you the world of strings right to your door at a reasonable and fair price - and fast. We've got DR, Elixir, Hannabach, John Pearse, Savarez, SIT, Thomastik-Infeld and a whole lot more. So many strings - so little time. At these prices you certainly can afford to try some new strings for your favourite instruments - guitars, basses, mandolins, violins and even ukeleles. Check us out and try an order. You'll be very happy you did and we hope you enjoy our site. Your best source for strings is globalstrings. Hope you have a great day and All the Best.
 
May 11th, 2011

Good Wednesday Morning,

  Are you a player? You know what we mean - guitar, bass, banjo, violin? We think you deserve some new strings from www.globalstrings.com. Browse through our stocked up catalogue, pick out a few of your favourites, order them and we'll have them in the mail and on their way - no fuss, no muss. We've got all the best strings from around the globe - DR, Elixir, Hannabach, John Pearse, Savarez, SIT, Thomastik-Infeld and many more and we'll save you money, lots and lots of money, well, a bit of money any way. Remember - when you need strings, want to save money and get them fast - www.globalstrings.com. It's all you need when it comes to instrument strings. Enjoy the site, please let us know how you like it or how to improve it. We really appreciate your feedback. All the Best.
 
May 10th, 2011

Good Morning

It's a beeauuutiful morning here in Southern Ontario. Perfect day to sit and play some music, (but then again, what day isn't?). If your instrument isn't sounding quite as sunny, perk it up with some new strings from globalstrings. We ship all over this great country of ours and by the time the strings arrive at your door you'll have saved some money and time and you can restring and start playing right away. DR, Elixir, Hannabach, John Pearse, Savarez, SIT and Thomastik-Infeld are just some of the great names in strings we have for you. Saving money, great strings and fast delivery - globalstrings just makes sense. So, anytime you need strings (or picks), don't forget to order from... you guessed it - www.globalstrings.com. We love shipping out strings to our playin' customers all across the country. All the Best.


Today in Music History

1970 - Beatles release "Let it Be" album
1989 - Paul McCartney releases "My Brave Face" and "Ferry Cross the Mersey"


Births in Music

1829 - Louis Moreau Gottschalk, 1st internationally recognized US pianist
1839 - Adolphe-Basile Routhier, French Canadian lyricist (O Canada) (d. 1920)
1911 - Robert Johnson, blues singer/guitarist (King of Delta Blues Singer)
1940 - Ricky Nelson, American singer/guitarist (d. 1985)
1963 - Sylvain Cossette, Quebec singer and songwriter
1976 - Martha Wainwright, Canadian musician and songwriter
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