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Inspiration has many sources for songwriters
By STEVE PALISIIN spalisin@thesunnews.com The ideas and inspiration for putting words into music takes many paths for many people. Many songwriters aim to land a hit through the way other people interpret their lyrics. Others meld their feelings with a melody for sheer self- fulfillment and hope what hits their heart taps a beat into others'.
The Myrtle Beach Sun News |
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CD on CDs
The Infamous Stringdusters – “The Infamous Stringdusters” Sugar Hill Records The Stringdusters perform at 8 tonight at the Visulite Theatre. $12. 704-358-9298. In this follow-up to its 2007 International Bluegrass Music Awards Album of the Year (“Fork in the Road”), the experienced yet youthful sextet remains respectful of the genre's roots while tapping into fresh newgrass. ...
The Charlotte Observer |
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Newcomers salvage Broadway season
NEW YORK (AP) -- "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times" on Broadway. Uh, wait. That's this fall when a musical version of Charles Dickens' "A Tale of Two Cities" opens at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre in September.
CNN.com |
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Kidd Stays in the Picture
The MC at Wednesday’s Vision Festival Lifetime Achievement performance for Kidd Jordan introduced the guest of honor by means of analogy: “Basketball’s got MJ. But we’ve got KJ!” Judging from what followed, it’s fair to say that His Airness would be humbled by the comparison.
New York Press |
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Spurwink Music Program Rocks On
Spurwink Services provides a wide array of help to children facing emotional, behavioral and developmental challenges. At the organization's school in South Portland the music program is making a difference in the lives of those kids.
WCSH 6 Portland |
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Dirk Quinn's Quinntet Release "Sunset"
Sunset is set to release Dirk Quinn's QuinnTet, a daring fresh CD from Philadelphia's finest jazz funk ensemble and the debut CD on Sunset Jazz Recordings, the newly created jazz label.
All About Jazz |
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Md. police arrest 7 after stop turns up drugs, gun
Seven men who said they were on their way to a popular music festival in Tennessee were arrested Wednesday night by Maryland State Police in Hagerstown after police found drugs and a handgun during traffic stops, according to a press release.
The Herald-Mail |
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Celebrities, 5,000 Delegates and 120 Choirs Convene in Miami for World's Largest Gay and Lesbian Performing Arts Event
More than 5,000 delegates and 120 choirs from 40 states and six countries will gather in Miami, Florida, from July 12 through 19, 2008, to help GALA Choruses celebrate its 25th anniversary at Festival 2008.
PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance |
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CD Review: Jewel, Perfectly Clear
So, why the heck shouldn't Jewel recast herself as a country singer?
Dayton Daily News |
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Musical's stars are proof that love isn't always "fantastick' at first
I love you because you do theater?
Dayton Daily News |
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Proposed copyright amendments dole out $500 fines for illegal web downloads
Steve Rennie, The Canadian Press June 12, 2008 - 3:52 p.m. OTTAWA - People caught downloading copyrighted music or other material without permission would face a $500 fine under new legislation introduced Thursday by the Conservative government.
Canadian Business |
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Whitehaven News
Each week you'll find in The Whitehaven News a selection of superb features from the creative world of West Cumbria: Whether you are in to music, theatre, the arts - or all three, our reporter Gillian Ellison is here to show you the best of Cumbrian culture.
The Whitehaven News |
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Arts around the Mid-coast; June 12, 2008
Little Theater stages 'Sylvia' AUBURN — The Community Little Theatre will stage its production of A.R. Gurney's "Sylvia," at the Great Falls Performing Arts Center from June 13-15 and 19-22.
The Times Record |
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Bangor Gets Ready For Music Festival
Nine local bands are performing and area businesses are organizing four fashion shows. All of it is free. The festival's director says it may be starting small, but he hopes in the next few years it will grow substantially.
WCSH 6 Portland |
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Carrie Underwood at Chevy Centre
A visit from one of country music's super stars. Carrie Underwood performing before a sold out crowd tonight.
WYTV Youngstown |
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Music in the park
A SCENE FROM from the first “Rock-N-Roll Reunion” held last summer at Twin Lakes Park. Performing on stage is “Take a Turtle to Dinner.” Organizers are preparing for the second reunion which will begin at 2:30 p.m. Sunday with an afternoon and evening filled with music for all ages.
Paris Beacon |
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“Rock-N-Roll Reunion” returns
A LARGE CROWD enjoyed last year’s Rock-N-Roll Reunion which will return on Sunday in Twin Lakes Park starting at 2 p.m. The music from the 60s and 70s holds a special memory for those who grew up with it.
Paris Beacon |
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Group needs workers
Members of the Newton County Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD) met on Wednesday at Calvary Church of Neosho for updates around the county and calls for help after the May 10 tornado.
The Neosho Daily News |
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Polaris Prize long list includes Buck 65, New Pornographers
A whopping 40 Canadian acts are in the running for the $20,000 Polaris Music Prize. This is the first year the long list – selected by 185 members of the Polaris jury – has been made public.
Toronto Star |
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Hot picks for concert hoppers
It's time for North by Northeast, the annual three-day celebration of up-and-coming music acts from across North America and beyond. Here are a few we don't want to miss:
Toronto Star |
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Carrie Underwood at Chevy Centre
A visit from one of country music's super stars. Carrie Underwood performing before a sold out crowd tonight. Country meets Youngstown, as chart-topper Carrie Underwood makes a tour stop at the Chevrolet Centre.
WKBN 27 Youngstown |
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Summer kicks off in Genoa
GENOA - Genoa Days kicks off Wednesday, June 11, beginning four days of music, fun and festivities in downtown Main Street.
The MidWeek |
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A soprano's summer songs
Soprano Karen Clift is back in the Twin Cities for the Schubert Club's Summer Song Festival. She stopped by Minnesota Public Radio to perform songs by Benjamin Britten and Clara Schumann.
Minnesota Public Radio |
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Recommendations
The New Orleans Rhythm Kings were one of the hottest jazz bands of the early 1920s, and a strong influence on many later musicians, including Bix Beiderbecke, Muggsy Spanier, Mezz Mezzrow, and Benny Goodman.
All About Jazz |
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Justin Timberlake Might Like Making People Laugh In 'Love Guru,' But He'll Never Abandon His 'First Love'
Justin Timberlake says he likes "making people laugh" in "The Love Guru," but he'll never abandon his first love: "I don't think I could ever give up music."
MTV Music Television |
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