“In the 1930s, classical musicians and students at the height of their powers were writing this kind of material. Since then, there has been a real division, with classicists keeping to themselves ? not touching politics ? and protest songs limited to three-chord wonders.”
Robyn Archer
“Let a short Act of Parliament be passed, placing all street musicians outside the protection of the law, so that any citizen may assail them with stones, sticks, knives, pistols or bombs without incurring any penalties.”
George Bernard Shaw
“One is improvising when one writes, and you pick up in the same way a musician starts to improvise and detect the inner structure of what he's playing - that's the way it works in the writing of a novel. You pick up the beat.”
Robert Stone
“As a devoted musician and student of the blues, I wanted to document the important contribution each of these amazing artists has made to our musical heritage. I regret that many of the great blues icons are no longer with us, but have no doubt that their spirit will continue to inspire all of us for generations to come.”
Steven Seagal
“Students audition for a spot to play side by side with one of our professional musicians. This gives the students an opportunity to learn what it's like to get ready for a performance and to know what it's like to be a professional musician.”
Annette Condeluci
“[The students] don't get this kind of opportunity much - [hearing] some of the best musicians in the world. For these kids to be exposed to something like this is remarkable.”
Dan Weiner
“The students I've invited are representative, but not inclusive of all the musicians who are now working in the field and who have trained at Palomar.”
Peter Gach
