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Just making a bunch of noise
I heard Sheryl Crow talking about her new album, "Detours," the other day on the radio. It was a good piece where she talked about everything she's gone through - cancer, splitting up with Lance Armstrong, adopting a baby - and elaborated on the themes of her latest batch of songs.
Ralston Recorder |
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Funds from Saturday's Triple A Festival to help build community center
Oakland is holding this event for a 2nd year to highlight African-American artists. Gospel music, a Florida Highwaymen artist and a collard-green cook-off are a few of the many highlights of this weekend's Triple A (African-American Arts) Festival in Oakland.
West Orange Times |
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Roanoke County church choir performs at Carnegie Hall
It's hosted some of the greatest musicians in the world. Now, a Roanoke County church choir can count itself among those who have "played" Carnegie Hall in New York City.
WDBJ 7 Roanoke |
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Two strangers now brothers after one donates his kidney
Chances are you'd have no problem donating an organ to a family member, but what about a stranger? Ferrum College tennis player Kevin Board has learned to answer any challenge served to him on and off the court. He was diagnosed with a rare kidney disease as a child.
WDBJ 7 Roanoke |
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Music writer Burr resigns after ethics investigation
The Express-News began to look into allegations in April that Burr published works under his name that were written by someone else.
San Antonio Express-News & KENS 5 |
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Tramps and Thieves release a new CD
Sitting in Scottsdale’s Papago Brewery a few weeks ago, singer/songwriters Emmett DeGuvera and Scott Howard of Tempe’s country-rock combo Tramps and Thieves were stoked. And — at the moment, anyway — it had nothing to do with the impending release of their sophomore disc, “Perennials.”
East Valley Tribune |
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Biography While attending high school in Chicago in the early '50s, Jarman took up the drums under the tutelage of the famous music teacher Walter Dyett. He switched to saxophone and clarinet while in the army. Upon his discharge in 1958, he returned to Chicago.
All About Jazz |
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Plant rocks out at MSG
The 59-year-old rock god approached the microphone and mouthed the words, “Good evening, Manhattan.” A minute later, he walked to the back of the stage.
The Record |
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Festival goers peg Bama Jam as success
Nine-year-old Zachary Barnes couldn’t wipe the smile off his face Friday as he and his father made their way through thousands of people who convened on Coffee County to enjoy everything the Bama Jam Music and Arts Festival had to offer.
The Southeast Sun |
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PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Festival kicks off summer with a bang
Carol Stream officially marked the beginning of summer last weekend with one its biggest events, the annual Summer in the Center festival.
Carol Stream Press |
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Political ringtones the bumper stickers of 2008 campaign
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.—You're out in public and your cell phone rings. But this campaign season, instead of a ringtone of miscellaneous digital bleeps or outdated music, you could hear Barack Obama shouting "Yes, we can!" or John McCain saying "my friends" over and over.
Las Cruces Sun-News |
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Austrian sex slave's 2 requests: Boat ride, Robbie Williams concert
ZEILLERN, Austria — A woman born and raised in the cellar where her mother allegedly was kept captive as a sex slave for 24 years has emerged from an induced coma with two requests: to go on a boat ride and to see pop singer Robbie Williams in concert, doctors and a lawyer said Wednesday.
Chicago Sun-Times |
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What's Baseball Without Peanuts, Cracker Jacks and Organ Music?
Baseball season is in full swing, and no game would be complete without some peanuts, Cracker Jack and the sound of an organ. News 12 New Jersey's Mia Toschi introduces us to one of the makers of game day magic for the New York Yankees.
KTHV Little Rock |
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Framingham band rocks out to 'Hey Jude'
The Framingham Public School Fifth Grade Band held its year-ending performance at Jordan's Furniture in Natick Wednesday, led by long-time music director Bob Mangan. Television personality and Framingham resident Tom Caron served as emcee. Watch the kids rock out to "Hey Jude" in this Framingham school band video.
The Framingham Tab |
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Marié Digby gaining fame with viral videos, infectious tunes
Marié Digby's take on songs by Rhianna and Nelly Furtado got her noticed. Now she's making a name with her own music.
Houston Chronicle |
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Joshua James prefers his first mandolin and R.E.M.
Nebraska-raised singer-songwriter Joshua James likes R.E.M. better than R.E.O. Speedwagon and regrets buying his second and third mandolins.
Houston Chronicle |
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Appalachian Uprising
A great weekend of bluegrass music has come and gone in Scottown, Ohio. We take a few minutes to look back at the 7th Annual Appalachian Uprising.
WSAZ NewsChannel 3 West Virginia |
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Darjeeling strike: Schools face the brunt of turmoil
Elite boarding schools of Darjeeling are being forced to keep their boarders busy through music, dance and games, thanks to the ongoing indefinite strike.
The Times of India |
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Trapt's First Single "Who's Going Home With You Tonight" Debuts on Xbox LIVE With Great Fanfare via World Video Premiere
In support of their new single "Who's Going Home With You Tonight," which impacted radio this week, multi-Platinum rockers Trapt premiered a new music video for the song as a free download on Xbox LIVE for the month of June. "Exposing our new music while debuting our new video on Xbox LIVE is the perfect balance of music meets entertainment.
Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance |
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Canto Hosting ‘Celebration Of Senses’
Joined by guest musicians from Minnesota, Florida, Connecticut and Texas, the Texas Hill Country’s Canto Chamber Choir will host “a celebration of the senses” with five concerts and an art show Thursday through Sunday during its annual Cherry Spring Festival.
Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post |
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Gilley presents $50,000 to school system
A somber moment occurred just before Darryl Worley’s performance during the inaugural Bama Jam Music and Arts Festival.
The Southeast Sun |
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2008 Artists to Watch
Music is constantly evolving ,and so is the southern landscape that produces so many young new artists. Every year, the summer brings with it not only sweltering heat, but also the opportunity to get out and enjoy some good music.
Jackson Free Press |
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LONDON (Billboard) - The BBC has handed EMI Music the keys to its treasure-filled broadcast vault. Through an agreement struck between EMI and BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the broadcaster, the two parties will be able to tap into one each other’s content wells.
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The National Parcs Emerge From The Woods For Tour
Following the release of their Timbervision debut, Montreal trio The National Parcs have emerged from the woods to play their songs live.
ChartAttack.com |
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Final S.C.E.N.E. Music Festival Lineup Announced
More than 100 new acts have been announced for this year's S.C.E.N.E. Music Festival, slated to take place at venues throughout St. Catharines, Ont. on June 29.
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