In the very old days in Europe a musician would come to a new city with a letter of recommendation from a local patron. Beethoven had one, Chopin had one -- it was common practice. (Today)

If Brian Wilson were still taking stages with Mike Love and Bruce Johnston, would we have been bundling up to go see him on a November night at the Carnegie Library Music Hall of Homestead? (Today)

That hit the spot. A hallmark of the best classical music is its ability to usher in a world, taking you with it. (Today)

The stereotype of rock musicians paints them as flaky, unrealistic and even irresponsible. (Today)

Rap superstar Jay-Z has added a second leg to his BP3 North American tour and it includes a stop at the Mellon Arena on March 16. (11/05/2009)