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Rodney Atkins is a man of few words.

There are some musicians so passionately in tune with their instrument that they can be deemed “a master” and Jack Rose is certainly that—a dedicated, master of the acoustic guitar.

Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra Executive Director Rick Piester says he’s been looking forward to Cherish the Ladies’ next Lynchburg show since the last one, two years ago.

Joanna Newsom is one of the most enigmatic, inimitable and interesting figures in modern music. She is a classically trained harpist who writes epic, fantastical music and sings in a sweetly shrill, off kilter voice. Newsom had continued to gain critical praise with each album and now her third record, the incredibly ambitious “Have One On Me” arrives amidst weeks of Newsom-frenzy in the music (and blog) world.

Johnny Cash’s voice comes in with a rumble, singing that there “ain’t no grave that can hold my body down.” A shuffling beat that sounds like heavy chains being carried back and forth accompanies him.

After turmoil that included public squabbling, threats of a lineup change and a rehab stint, Aerosmith is back and ready to rock.