Los Angeles-based singer and songwriter Lindsay Tomasic never seems far from her roots in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. She regularly performs live concerts in both locations.
The busy musician is nearly always seen with one of her many guitars in hand. Lindsay has also built up a successful reputation as a music producer and engineer. Her full-media production studio is located in the San Fernando Valley.
Looking for Sunshine Album
Tracklist: Heaven Knows, Hello Feelings, The Karma Song, Sleeping Girl, Looking for Sunshine, The Other Side, Evolution, Dreamland, Multiplicity, Analogue Girl, Ring of Fire, Talk the Talk, The Best Friend Song
Looking for Sunshine has an eye-catching cover, designed by graphic designer and award-winning fine artist Mary Rappazzo. Lindsay’s CD release party took place at Stonywood, a backyard venue in the Bungalow Heaven Landmark District of Pasadena. Two videos from the concert are shown below, in which Lindsay is joined by Michelle Mangione, Larry Tuttle, and Novi Novog.
Save Your Fork, There’s Pie
Looking for Sunshine CD Release Party
September 29, 2012 at Stonywood (Pasadena)
Lindsay Tomasic with Michelle Mangione, Larry Tuttle, Novi Novog
Save Your Fork, There’s Pie It’s a chilly autumn morning and the clouds are hanging low
I’ve got my morning coffee, but my engine’s running slow
Heading north on 23, with a long, long way to drive
The thought of her home cooking, well, it keeps my soul alive
And I can hear her sayin’ with a twinkle in her eye
Enjoy this meal before you girl, now save your fork, there’s pie
What in the World
Lindsay defines her music as “Acoustic, lyric driven folky pop, with a touch of soul, a pinch of humor and a dash of Americana.”
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Treble clef and bass clef symbols are combined to form a musical heart over bold grunge brush strokes. Shirts are available in many colors and sizes for men, women, and youth.
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We’re looking for the best gifts for violists and anyone who loves the beautiful sound of the viola. Choose from classical and contemporary music, T-shirts, cooking aprons, trinket boxes, colorful buttons, ceramic ornaments, posters, coffee mugs, refrigerator magnets, trucker hats, cotton canvas tote bags, and more unique viola gifts.
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach As the greatest expert and judge of harmony, he liked best to play the viola, with appropriate loudness and softness.
Remarking on his father, Johann Sebastian Bach
You’ll love the music of String Planet, a collaboration between Chapman Stick player Larry Tuttle and violist Novi Novog. Their music is filled with hooks, memorable themes, and compelling rhythms. Novi is one of the top session musicians in Los Angeles. Her long list of credits includes solos on Prince’s “Purple Rain” and “Raspberry Beret,” and The Doobie Brothers’ “Black Water.”
We’ve created more than 2,000 products for string instrument players and music lovers. Find a unique gift for your favorite viola player or enthusiast. Beware of inferior copycats! Our original designs are available here and in our String Kings Music Viola collection.
Viola Shirts
Shirts are always a popular gift with people of all ages. Click on any design to see the full selection of colors, styles, and sizes available. You’ll have no trouble finding the perfect gift for your favorite violist or string instrument fan.
Here are some designs for animal lovers who are easily distracted by the sound of viola players. Choose from playful cats and dogs in a variety of styles, colors, and sizes for the whole family.
Who are the coolest people on earth? Viola players, of course! Spread the word about this cool string instrument. Makes a great gift for any music student, music teacher, or violist.
Refrigerator magnets are one of our favorite inexpensive gift ideas for viola players. Standard size square magnets measure 2 by 2 inches, and round magnets are usually available in three sizes. Designs are printed on 100% recycled paper. Scratch and UV-resistant Mylar keeps magnets looking as good as new for many years to come.
Viola trucker hats are available in eleven color choices. Hats feature a 100% polyester foam front and a 100% nylon mesh back to keep you cool. Trucker hats are adjustable from 17 to 24 inches.
Versatile and durable cotton canvas tote bags are another practical gift idea. These designs are available in many style and color choices to please any violist or viola enthusiast.
Mugs are one of our favorite affordable viola gifts. Everyone can use a few mugs. Click on any mug to see how the design looks from different angles. Choose from many sizes, styles, and colors to create a personal gift for your favorite violist.
These beautiful ceramic ornaments are available in a variety of shapes, including round, oval, star, heart, and T-shirt. Each keepsake ornament includes a strand of gold thread for easy display.
Classic cotton-poly twill blend aprons are another of our top picks for practical viola gifts. Choose from several style and color options. Spacious front pockets hold plenty of utensils and cooking tools. Aprons are machine washable and proudly made in the U.S.A.
Buttons are a fun and inexpensive gift idea for musicians and music lovers. Standard size square buttons measure 2 inches by 2 inches. These viola designs are printed on 100% recycled paper and covered with scratch and UV-resistant Mylar for years of use and enjoyment. Some designs allow you to choose a different background color for a customized button gift.
One of the most popular viola gifts is a set of playing cards. Each comes packaged in a cardboard box for easy gifting. Poker size cards measure 2.5 by 3.5 inches, with 52 playing cards and 2 jokers per deck. Click on any design to see the available options. Standard cards are printed on smooth card stock, and premium quality Bicycle playing cards are printed on durable semi-gloss card stock.
Written by Kansas band member Kerry Livgren in 1977, Dust in the Wind is one of a handful of pop songs featuring the viola. In this live version recorded nearly four decades later, the band shares the stage with a full string orchestra. Lead vocalist Steve Walsh hits every note!
Victor Borge (Pianist, Conductor, Comedian) The difference between a violin and a viola is that a viola burns longer.
Viola Information
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The viola is a bowed string instrument, slightly larger than a violin. For more than two centuries it has been the middle voice of the violin family, tuned a perfect fifth above the violin and an octave below the cello. A viola is held in the same manner as a violin, with just a few adjustments necessary to accommodate its larger size.
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Fun Fact
A person who performs on this string instrument is called a violist.
Notable violists include Yuri Bashmet, Luigi Alberto Bianchi, Gérard Caussé, Bruno Giuranna, Rivka Golani, Kim Kashkashian, Nobuko Imai, Michael Kugel, and Tabea Zimmermann.
Classical composers who were also violists include Johann Sebastian Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven, Antonín Dvořák, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
During the 20th century, virtuosos Lionel Tertis and William Primrose broke tradition and focused their careers on solo viola playing. The accomplished musicians introduced the viola to a broader audience, discovered ancient works, and even created a school. Source: Viola in Music – Famous Viola Players
Performed by String Planet with Violist Novi Novog
Enjoy the super-talented duo of Novi Novog and Larry Tuttle as they perform a String Planet montage, on which Larry is playing Chapman Stick. Novi began playing piano at age four, then moved on to the violin and viola. She has appeared on countless recordings, films, television shows, and concert stages all over the world. String Planet’s compositions have been used in hundreds of television shows, as well as in many films and commercials.
Best Gifts for Music Lovers
We’ve created more than 2,000 products for string instrument players and music lovers. Find a unique gift for your favorite viola player or enthusiast. Beware of inferior copycats! Our original designs are available here and in our String Kings Music Viola collection.
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Mendini Natural Varnish Solid Wood Viola
Product details:
16-inch natural varnish viola
Hand-carved solid spruce top with maple back and sides
Maple fingerboard, pegs, chin rest
Alloy tailpiece with four integrated fine tuners
Strung with Cecilio strings
Includes lightweight hard case, Brazilwood bow with unbleached genuine Mongolian horsehair, rosin, bridge
1 Year Warranty Against Manufacturer’s Defects
Remarkably affordable option for first-time students
If you need to find a gift for your favorite viola player, you’ve come to the right place. We’re always creating new products and sharing our favorites from other designers.
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30-inch Wood Classical Guitar – Case and Accessories – Great for Kids and Beginners – Blue
