Stories from bark and bite

  1. Zo! doles out musical education

    Bark And Bite &bull Jul 27, 2010

    Quick word association: Whatas the first thought that comes to mind at the word instrumentalist? Maybe a smooth jazz Kenny G. type? Or maybe a cellist? Whatever it is, itas probably something most people under the age of 35 may not be able to get into. Enter Zo!. The instrumentalist/music teacher, also known as Lorenzo Ferguson, is making cross-generational music that just about anyone can appreciate all while giving… Full Story »

  2. Is the next season of American Idol shaping up to be more worthwhile than the last?

    Bark And Bite &bull Jul 14, 2010

    Judging by the decline in viewership and the reports of difficulties selling tickets for the Idols tour, it's safe to say that last year's crop of Idol hopefuls wasn't a home run. Season 9 lacked the star power or the drama of… Full Story »

  3. Todrick Hall goes from American Idol to McDonald's drive-thru

    Bark And Bite &bull Jun 1, 2010

    Life after "Idol" can take both unpredictable and predictable turns. The majority of former "Idol" contestants fade back into the obscurity from which they came from, while a select few, like Jennifer Hudson, rise to become the belles of the… Full Story »

  4. Janet Jackson roars back to life with "Idol" performance

    bark and bite &bull May 27, 2010

    Like a lion observing its prey from a shady bush, Janet Jackson unexpectedly pounced on the viewing audience of "American Idol" last night. For the past few years, Janet's music career has been on the rocks. Her last two albums,… Full Story »


  5. American Idol crowns Lee DeWyze as its champion

    bark and bite &bull May 27, 2010

    It's over now. Season 9 of "American Idol" has come to its anti-climactic close and Chicago rocker Lee DeWyze was crowned the American Idol in a two-hour finale that spent a quarter of its time bidding good-bye to its marquee… Full Story »

  6. Idol Top 2: Is it over yet?

    bark and bite &bull May 26, 2010

    It can't be said enough: This season of "American Idol" has been dreadfully boring. The few quirky characters that made the cut (Siobhan Magnus) were voted out and the big talent that actually warmed your blood (Big Mike) was sent… Full Story »

  7. Casey James: The Exit Review

    bark and bite &bull May 20, 2010

    Whoever said that "looks alone won't get you far" has got to be kicking themselves over Casey James. The bar singer from Fort Worth, Texas got through the audition process in the first place largely because judge Kara DioGuardi had a cougar crush on him, even going so far as having him remove his shirt so she could have sweet dreams. Then once he made it… Full Story »

  8. Idol Top 3: Crystal Bowersox plays the harmonica

    bark and bite &bull May 19, 2010

    No, she ain't no diva. Crystal Bowersox went back to her folksy, foot-stomping glory and broke out the guitar and a harmonica for her rendition of rocker Melissa Ethridge's "Come to My Window." While Randy Jackson said he didn't love the arrangement, Taylor Hicks, a man of the harmonica himself, would probably approve. Her second performance of… Full Story »

  9. Big Mike: The Exit Review

    bark and bite &bull May 13, 2010

    But it appears the Soul Patrol fell asleep. Big Mike was nearly put out weeks ago, but the judges used their get out of jail free card and spared him, buying him a few more weeks on the show. Since… Full Story »


  10. Is Paula Abdul heading back to the Idol judges' panel?

    bark and bite &bull May 12, 2010

    It might be time to admit that adding Ellen DeGeneres as a judge, which started out as an intriguing experiment, hasn't brought much, if any, of the spice, zest and unpredictability that Paula Abdul brought when she held down her… Full Story »

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