The millennial begins pulling century-old innards from an upright beast. The piano’s action, with its felt hammers, is among the first parts to come out. “And that's the first time this has been out, ...
One Minnesota repairman brings musical history back to life. About a decade ago, Nate Otto opened Rum River Restoration in his Anoka garage to bring new life to the player piano. “It’s a piano that ...
In 1918, Lucy Gooch received a wondrous gift from her parents – a new player piano from Montelius Music House in Seattle.
The leader and piano player of the band “Granny & The Boys,” Alice Donahue, is still selling out shows at age 92, after joining the band nearly 30 years ago. NBC News’ Gary Grumbach talked with ...
They were all so incredibly young. Caetano Veloso opened Salvador’s Vila Velha Theater, a milestone event for the city, at the age of 21. Pianist Francisco Tenório Jr., the subject of Fernando Trueba ...
Navy veteran Michael Bryant has spent decades restoring forgotten instruments, but as he retires, his rare skills fade, leaving fewer experts to keep old player pianos alive in town. Molly Gilbert ...
Bob Dylan on acoustic guitar? Sure. Dylan wailing away on harmonica? Obviously. But Bob Dylan playing the piano? The casual fan of the legendary singer/songwriter probably doesn’t imagine him that way ...