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Good Sunny Morning Everyone,
It's a beautiful sunny (but kinda cold) day in Southern Ontario, Hope it's sunny and warmer where you are and hope you get out to enjoy it and soak up a wee bit of it. Thanks for checking out our web site, www.globalstrings.com, we hope you find the strings you need, we've got 'em all - Dean Markley, Elixir, Ernie Ball, Hannabach, John Pearse, Savarez, SIT, Thomastik and many more for guitar, bass, mandolin, violin and other strung? instruments, order them up and we'll get them out to you fast. We are Canada's premier instrument string site. As we say around here, We offer the world of strings delivered right to your door. All the best and now, please enjoy the news of the day.
Today in Music History
1816 - Rossini's opera "Barber of Seville" premieres in Rome
1922 - WOR-AM in New York City begins radio transmissions
1934 - Virgil Thomson's opera "4 Saints in 3 Acts" opens in NYC
1940 - Larry Clinton and his Orchestra record "Limehouse Blues"
1960 - Jimi Hendrix, rock and roll guitarist, plays his first gig.
1965 - Beatles record "That Means a Lot"
1971 - Natl Emergency Center erroneously orders US radio and TV stations to go off the air. Mistake wasn't resolved for 30 minutes
1974 - Cher files for separation from husband Sonny Bono
Births in Music
1900 - Graham Spry, St Thomas Ontario, Canadian radio pioneer
1937 - Nancy Wilson, Chillicothe Ohio, jazz vocalist (Feel Like Making Love)
1941 - Buffy Sainte-Marie, Canadian singer, (Now That the Buffalo Are Gone)
1950 - Walter Becker, NYC, rock bassist (Steely Dan-Peg)
1967 - Kurt Cobain, rock vocalist/guitarist (Nirvana)
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Read more... [February 20th, 2010]
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Good Day Pickers and Grinners
Another good day in southern Ontario to be inside with friends and get some playin' in. Don't forget, when you need guitar, bass, mandolin or violin strings (and don't we all at some time or another) of any kind, DR, Ernie Ball, Elixir, Dean Markley, Hannabach, John Pearse, Savarez, SIT, Thomastik or many others, check out our prices, even with shipping, at www.globalstrings.com. We'll ship you your strings most times on the same day and voila, strings in your mailbox at a better than retail price. Hope to see your order soon and please visit our guest book and leave us all the great praise. Thanks so much and enjoy the news of the day.
Music News in History
1914 - Riccardo Zandonai's opera "Francesco da Rimini," premieres in Turin
1922 - Ed Wynn becomes 1st talent to sign as a radio entertainer
1942 - Tommy Dorsey and his orchestra recorded "I'll Take Tallulah"
1947 - CBS radio premiere of Villa-Lobos' "Bachianas Brasilieras No 3"
1964 - UK flies a ton of Beatle wigs to U.S.
1971 - Paul McCartney releases "Another Day" in UK
1977 - Fleetwood Mac's "Rumours" album released
1981 - George Harrison is ordered to pay ABKCO Music $587,000 for "subconscious plagiarism" for "My Sweet Lord" with "He's So Fine".
Births in Music
1912 - Stan Kenton, [Newcomb], Wichita Ks, jazz musician (Music 55)
1940 - William "Smokey" Robinson, Detroit, vocalist/composer (and Miracles)
1946 - Paul Dean, Candian rock guitarist/vocalist (Loverboy)
1948 - Tony Iommi, rock guitarist (Black Sabbath)
1963 - Seal, English singer
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Read more... [February 19th, 2010]
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Good Morning All,
Just a note to let you all know that we are here with all of your favourite instrument strings. Whatever gauge or material you are looking for, We can help. DR, Elixir, Ernie Ball, Dean Markley, Hannabach, Savarez, SIT, Thomastik and more. We are your source for strings in Canada. Guitar, bass, mandolin, violin and any other instrument, your strings are waiting for you. We bring the World of strings right to your door. Please enjoy the news of the day and All the best.
Todays News in Music History
1735 - 1st opera performed in America, "Flora," in Charleston, SC
1902 - Opera "Hunchback of Notre Dame," premieres in Monte Carlo
1922 - WOC-AM in Davenport IA begins radio transmissions
1927 - 1st US radio broadcast of "Cities Service Concerts"
1947 - Gian Carlo Menotti's opera "Telephone," premieres in NYC
1951 - Netherlands Radio School forms
1968 - David Gilmour joins rock group Pink Floyd
1980 - Billy Wyman said he will leave Rolling Stones in 1983
1993 - Howard Stern's radio show begins transmitting to Rochester NY
1995 - Pamela Anderson (Baywatch) and Tommy Lee (Motley Crue) wed
Births in Music
1894 - Andres Segovia, Linares, Spain, Classical guitarist
1947 - Dennis De Young, Chicago Il, vocalist (Styx-Its Raining Again)
1948 - Keith Knudsen, American drummer and songwriter (The Doobie Brothers) (d. 2005)
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Read more... [February 18th, 2010]
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Hello and Good Morning,
Beautiful day out today. Especially for mid Feb. Thanks very much for coming to see us today. Whenever your in the market for instrument strings, you can always rely on www.globalstrings.com. We carry all the greats - Dean Markley, DR, Elixir, Ernie Ball, Hannabach, John Pearse, Savarez, SIT, Thomastik and lots more. Whether your looking for guitar strings (acoustic, electric, classical), bass, mandolin, violin or any other strings for any other instrument, we have them for you. A simple order process so you can be done quickly and we'll have your strings on their way and in your mailbox in no time. Globalstrings - the world of strings brought to your door. The only Canadian string site that brings you the best prices and the fastest shipping. All the Best. |
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Good Day fellow pickers and strummers,
Tomorrow is (of course) Saint Valentine's Day. Hope you've got your sweetie something special. A new song maybe? In any event, We hope you enjoy your day today and tomorrow . All the Best. Remember, if there are any strings you need, Elixir, Hannabach, John Pearse, Savarez, SIT, Thomastik just order up and we'll send them out. Get your instrument ready to play for your babe. New strings from www.globalstrings.com for your guitar, bass, mandolin or violin or whichever string instrument you play.
Today's News in Music History
1969 - Mary Hopkin's Postcard album on Apple is released
1996 - Rock musical "Rent," by Jonathan Larson, opens off-Broadway
Births on this day in Music
1908 - Gerald Strang, Claresholm, Canada, composer
1942 - Peter Tork, American musician and actor (The Monkees)
1950 - Peter Gabriel, English musician (Genesis, composer and humanitarian)
1955 - Scott Smith, rock bassist (Loverboy-Get Lucky)
1976 - Feist, Canadian singer and songwriter
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Read more... [February 13th, 2010]
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Welcome to globalstrings,
We're glad you could drop in. We are Canada's largest, fastest, and least expensive place to buy your instrument strings. From bass to guitar to mandolin and violin we've got what you need. The world's top manufacturers are here for you also: Dean Markley, DR, Elixir, Hannabach, Savarez, SIT, Thomastik and sooooo many more. So, order on line from www.globalstrings.com then relax and your strings will be in your mailbox before you know it. All the Best.
Today in Music History
1797 - Haydn's song "Gott erhalte Franz den Kaiser," premieres in Vienna
1924 - Premiere of George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue with Paul Whiteman's Palais Royal Orchestra in Aeolian Hall in New York City.
1924 - President Calvin Coolidge makes 1st presidential radio speech
1964 - Beatles 1st NYC concert (Carnegie Hall)
1967 - Keith Richards, Mick Jagger and Marianne Faithful busted for drugs
Births in Music on this Day
1935 - Ray Manzarek, keyboardist (Doors-Light My Fire, Unknown Soldier)
1950 - Steve Hackett, rock guitarist (Genesis-Against All Odds/GTR)
1951 - Gil "The Bird" Moore, rocker (Triumph)
1952 - Michael McDonald, American musician
1959 - Omar Hakim, drummer (Dire Straits, Weather Report)
1970 - Jim Creeggan, Canadian bassist (Barenaked Ladies)
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Read more... [February 12th, 2010]
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Good Morning to all you string players. Here's the article we wrote two years ago on this day. Check it out.
Hope you got a chance to watch the GRAMMYS last night. We thought it was a pretty good show. Enjoyed the Beatles tribute, Alicia Keys was great as usual and good to see so many Canadians walking the red carpet. Enjoy the news of today, on this bright, cold day.
Hope all is well and don't forget to order all your instrument strings from www.globalstrings.com. We carry all the best lines for your instruments - Dean Markley, DR, Elixir, Hannabach, John Pearse, Savarez, SIT, Thomastik and more. Get 'em here, get 'em fast and save money. Canadian players buy their strings at globalstrings.
Todays Music History
1840 - Gaetano Donizetti's Opera "La Fille du Regiment," premieres in Paris
1843 - Opera "I Lombardi," premieres in Milan
1903 - Anton Bruckner's 9th Symphony receives its first performance in Vienna.
1916 - Baltimore Symphony Orchestra presents its 1st concert
1941 - First Gold record is presented to Glenn Miller for "Chattanooga Choo Choo".
1962 - Beatles record "Please, Please Me"
1963 - Beatles tape 10 tracks for their 1st album
1964 - Beatles 1st live appearance in US; Washington DC Coliseum
1965 - Beatle Ringo Starr marries Maureen Cox
Births in Music on this day
1935 - Gene Vincent, Norfolk Va, rock guitarist/vocalist (Be-Bop-A-Lula)
1941 - Sergio Mendes, jazz/pop musician (Brazil '66/'77/'88)
1964 - Sheryl Crow, vocalist (All I Want to Do-Grammy 1995)
1981 - Kelly Rowland, American singer
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Read more... [February 11th, 2010]
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Good Morning Everyone,
It's been a wee while, took some holidays and now we're back on what is a beautiful day here in downtown Fergus, Ontario. A nice break in the weather for this time of year.
Yes, We're back and we're talkin' strings. All kinds of instrument strings from the bass to all kinds of guitar and mandolin and banjo and violin and even uke. Yes, We do strings and our prices can't be beat. We are where Canadian musicians shop for low prices and all the best manufacturers on the globe - Dean Markley, DR, Elixir, Hannabach, John Pearse, Savarez, SIT, Thomastik and more. You'll be very pleased with the quick service and the money saving, the ease of ordering and the selection of strings. Get 'em here at www.globalstrings.com, Where Canada's players buy their strings. All the Best. |
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Aaaah, The glorious days of Feb.
Just to wake to the snow in very early February. Sure helps to be able to order instrument strings on line and from a Canadian site. DR, Elixir, Hannabach, Savarez, SIT and Thomastik-Infeld are just some of the great names in strings you'll find for guitar, bass, mandolin, violin and more. Fast shipping, low prices and excellent service are all standard at www.globalstrings.com. Log on and make your string life much easier. All the Best.
Today's Birthdays in Music
1934 - Bob Shane, vocalist (Kingston Trio-Scarlet Ribbons)
1937 - Don Everly, Brownie Ky, vocalist (Everly Bros-Wake Up Little Susie)
1952 - Rick James, [James Johnson], rock/soul/funk vocalist, bassist (Super Freak)
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Read more... [February 1st, 2010]
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Kiss an angel good morning,
Hello, and play her a song. Need new strings so that song can sound it's best? Calling all Canadian musicians - www.globalstrings.com is here for you. All the strings you need - Dean Markley, Elixir, Ernie Ball, John Pearse, Hannabach, Savarez, SIT, Thomastik and more - for all the instruments you play - guitar, bass, mandolin, violin etc. etc. We'll save you money and time and it's always great to get that package in the mail. Enjoy! |
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People all over the world, join hands, start a love train,
Good morning. Grab that train and order your instrument strings from www.globalstrings.com. Whether you need any kind of guitar, bass, mandolin, violin or even uke strings, we've got 'em for you, and from the worlds best manufacturers like Dean Markley, DR, Elixir, Ernie Ball, Hannabach, John Pearse, Savarez, SIT, Thomastik and many more. If your into fast service and saving money, you need to order your instrument strings from globalstrings. Canada's best on-line string site. |
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