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Ministry of Sound still going - launching Ibiza-themed blog, social network and live music portal
Although dance music has turned from something good into a series of abysmal high-pitched reworkings of old songs sung by horrendous blonde slappers, nightclub "lifestyle" chain Ministry of Sound is still going. We really thought it had closed in about 1998.
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A mash-up of music, video at Northern Lights
Nodding Tree Remedies will play at 10 p.m. Saturday for Videomash at Northern Lights Theatre Pub.
Salem Statesman Journal |
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It's a hunk, a hunk of burning hits in Rickreall
"Elvis," "Buddy," "Patsy" and "Roy" will dazzle you with their early American music hits at the "Legends Live On!" concert Saturday.
Salem Statesman Journal |
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Calling all Guitar Heroes
You may be a wicked axe man thanks to the Guitar Hero video game by Activision, but are you ready to take on a whole orchestra? [VIDEO]
Independent Online |
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Sloan ready to hit the road
It's ten days before Sloan begins its North American trek with a North By Northeast slot tonight at Toronto's Mod Club and already guitarist Jay Ferguson is rehearsing, just not in the usual way.
Jam! Showbiz |
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Bret Michaels: Riding High
Poison's frontman creates original music for his solo act.
The Morning Call |
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Top things to do June 13-15
Comedian Jimmy Fallon performs stand-up, country singer Brad Paisley takes the stage and swimmers round the Huntington Beach pier.
Orange County Register |
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Crash Parallel rock with a message
In this, the undisputed Age of Irony, it shouldn't be too difficult for an up-and-coming rock act to set themselves apart from the pack.
Jam! Showbiz |
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Man enters plea of not guilty in death
A 42-year-old Oceanside man pleaded not guilty to a charge of murder yesterday in the stabbing death of his mother during a dispute about his loud music.
San Diego Union-Tribune |
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Cascade Head festival focuses on the classics
Cascade Head Music Festival will host the Classical Festival Series, starting today through Sunday.
Salem Statesman Journal |
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Welser-Möst to stay at Cleveland for another decade
Franz Welser-Möst will remain as music director of the Cleveland Orchestra for at least another decade, after extending his contract until the end of the 2017-18 season. This will see him at the helm for the orchestra’s centennial year, 2018.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
June 12 Exceptional Citizens dance There will be an Exceptional Citizens Party from 6 until 9 p.m. at the VFW and Aux 8107 in the post home at 1235 E. Napoleon Street in Sulphur. Music will be provided by Sam Hewitt and Louisiana Dust. RSVP: 527-0075, 527-5477, 527-5933, or 527-7104.
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Weekend Best Bets: San Diego
Filipino music, costumed dancers and displays on Filipino culture will be presented in the courtyard at the House of Pacific Relations in Balboa Park, 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday. sdhpr.org or (619) 234-0739.
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Weekend Best Bets: East County
Sundays at Six, a summer concert series at Harry Griffen Park in La Mesa, will start its seventh season Sunday. Concerts are from 6 to 7 p.m. in the park's amphitheater, 9550 Milden St. Free. Spectators are welcome to picnic, but glass is not allowed.
San Diego Union-Tribune |
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The Comet
A popular radio station that broadcasts twice a year is ready to make the airwaves rock and roll again. And there are hopes that the station could become more permanent sometime in the future.
The Comet |
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Something for everyone: Weekend art festival
The 53rd annual South Shore Art Center Arts Festival, scheduled for Friday through Sunday on Cohasset Common, includes a juried art exhibit, a craft sale, a kids’ activities tent, artist demonstrations and food vendors.
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AROUND THE REGION
n Ashland: St. Joseph and St. Mauritius Roman Catholic parishes will hold their annual summer festival from 4 to 10 p.m. June 27 and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. June 28 near St. Mauritius Church. The festival will include games, food and prizes. The last meeting for the summer festival will be held today in the lower hall at St. Joseph Church. All are welcome to help with the planning and at the ...
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Hard Rock Cafe's Burger Badge Bash
It's not every day you get the chance to party with a rock star. Hard Rock International will celebrate its Founders' Day by serving those "rock stars" who serve us!
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Twilight Tattoo will dazzle you
If you're looking to soak in a little history while enjoying music, you may want to take the kids to Twilight Tattoo.
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Surbiton street party axed
It was meant to be the biggest street party to hit Surbiton this summer, complete with two stages, dozens of musicians and the London gospel choir. But the Maple Road street party has been axed this year after vital grants were refused - because the town is not deemed to be deprived enough.
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Stage set for teens’ anti-knife message
Four teens from a West Molesey youth centre are preparing to perform an anti-gun and knives song in front of thousands at the Emirates Stadium in north London.
Wandsworth Guardian |
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Election Connection
WHITE PERSON-TO-PERSON LISTENING TOUR: Taylor White, candidate for the 25th Assembly District, will be speaking at the Modesto Blues Festival at Graceada Park on Saturday at 2:30 p.m., and will be at the Democratic registration booth to discuss issues and concerns. Also Saturday, White will be at the Back to Graffiti event at the Fruit Yard Classic Car Show. For more information, call 869-5609 ...
Modesto Bee |
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Universal loses promo CD battle
Music giant Universal Music loses a court battle to stop an eBay trader from reselling promotional CDs.
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The Comet
A SCHOOL has warned organisers of a town's festival to have an emergency plan they can fall back on if there is heavy rain during the coming week. Sandy Festival kicks off a week on Saturday with the procession of floats.
The Comet |
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Night Light
''Got this endless itch to ride into the night.'' It might as well be Cyndi Lauper's unofficial motto. Lauper sings the line on her new single ''Into the Nightlife,'' as the bass revs up behind her, preparing to launch into orbit the song's stratospheric chorus.
Metro Weekly |
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