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MONTGOMERY GENTRY
Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry just might be the finest duo in country music today. After 2006's too-soft change of pace, "Some People Change," the Nashville...
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Weekend hot picks: Do you Bonnaroo?
It's not too late to gas up that car and head to Manchester, Tenn., for this weekend's big Bonnaroo music festival.
Asheville Citizen-Times |
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Blue Ridge BBQ and Music Festival brings good eats and more to Tryon
Does it get much better than this: barbecue, beats and brews? Add some crafts and family friendly fun, and that's the 15th annual Blue Ridge BBQ and Music Festival, happening this weekend at Harmon Field in Tryon.
Asheville Citizen-Times |
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Battle of the bands at River Rites
Easton's Riverside Park will be pulsating with music and coated in color as the Arts Community of Easton hosts the River Rites festival of music and art.
The Express-Times |
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Sharon LaMotte shares her love of jazz
Sharon LaMotte didn't start singing professionally until her mid-40s.
Asheville Citizen-Times |
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Salem Elks conduct Flag Day observance
SALEM - Old Glory was, as it should be, the center of attention at a Flag Day ceremony held at the Salem Elks No. 305 on Thursday evening. Songs, prayers and proclamations were made honoring the American Flag and remembering the many things it symbolizes in the hearts of citizens of this country. Started by members of the Elks grand lodge in July 1908, Flag Day is traditio
Lisbon Morning Journal |
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Bluff Mountain fest dazzles
The Bluff Mountain Music festival was started to save Bluff Mountain from logging but has become much more: It's a yearly fundraiser for the Madison County Arts Council and brings the community together to support traditional acoustic music in the region.
Asheville Citizen-Times |
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Upcoming VBS
Greater Second Baptist Church , , vacation Bible school, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. June 25 through 27. Call 664-7973. Hillside Wesleyan Church, 26th Street and Home Ave., 6:15 to 8:30 p.m. June 16 through 20, for children ages three to 12; games, snacks, crafts, songs and stories. Call 664-0783.
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Local players create the sounds for summer fests
The members of Joyous have full-time jobs, according to musician and vocalist Ricky Paetzell, who evidently also serves as unofficial spokesman.
The Express-Times |
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And all that jazz
They say there’s a first time for everything, and while doing something new generally has some growing pains associated with it, past experience and a little bit of luck has allowed the organizers of the first-ever Integrity Jazz Festival to put things together with a minimum of fuss.
Minot Daily News |
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Academy helped teens turn lives around
Juan Torres found himself in a “deep, dark hole” at the end of his sophomore year at Thames River Academy. He needed to change his friends, clothes and even the music he listened to.
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Cole: Wide Angle Shot is small for a reason
Playing more than 150 shows a year with his usual band The Reigns Trio, Kevin Rhodes grew restless with the band's temporary hiatus. He is now using the break to play as many shows as he can with his new outfit Wide Angle Shot. This group, also a trio, is rounded out by drummer Tony Karnowski and bassist Patrick Wilson, who are also still active in other local bands.
Knoxville News Sentinel |
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City Sidelines - June 13
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Bluegrass grows at Doc’s; Foot puts on its funky shoes
MOONSHINERS: The Earl Brothers , a band from San Francisco with an inclination for songs about heartbreak and homemade whiskey, drinks its bluegrass straight — without a flashy, newgrass chaser. The music would sit will well on the stage of Bill’s Music Shop & Pickin’ Parlor, though the laments might not go down as easy. The four-piece band, which will play at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, at ...
The State |
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This week in the arts
June 13-19 MUSIC Southeastern Piano Festival events include the Arthur Fraser International Concerto Competition, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday, June 13,; master class observation with Olga Kern at 10 a.m. and with Douglas Humpherys at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 14; winners’ concert 7:30 p.m. Saturday. USC School of Music recital hall, Assembly and College streets. Free; (803) 576-5769 or ...
The State |
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MySpace revamping Web site to help boost usage
The online hangout MySpace is revamping its site to draw more members and help them better engage with one another. Search capabilities are being improved, for instance, with results on other users, music, video, the general MySpace site and the Web at large sorted into separate tabs.
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Katy Perry
Why Is She Famous? Katy Perry is a fresh new face on the music scene with sizzling songs like "I Kissed a Girl" (you think she really did?) and "Thinking of You."
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Clinch Mountain Music Fest brings bluegrass to three venues over three days
Cindy Coates organizes some of the many souvenir items for the Clinch Mountain Music Fest, which begins today and continues through the weekend. Ned Jilton II photo.
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Rodney Atkins: Country's golden boy to sing for 'his people'
Riverbend’s Coca-Cola barge is an unusual stage, but it’s not the weirdest place Rodney Atkins has ever performed.
Chattanooga Times Free Press |
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Enjoy music, games at Sweet Corn Festival
JOHNS ISLAND -- Legare Farms will hold the sixth annual Sweet Corn Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Legare Farms picnic/playground area located at
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Organists present monthly performance
The Low Country Chapter of the American Guild of Organists presents its monthly second Friday Music at Noon recital today. The group welcomes Brennen Szafron from Spartanburg. A native of Canada, Szafron is the organist and choirmaster of the Episcopal Church of the Advent in Spartanburg.
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PACKING THE PARK
Calkins Media/SALLY MAXSON Volunteers Holly Jene of Mt. Lebanon and Keith Bader of Franklin Park help to set up the lighting on the main stage for this weekend’s Moraine State Park Summer Festival.
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Manchester: Charities' coffers get boost from fundraisers at festival
MANCHESTER, TENN. — Music lovers will raise about $550,000 for charities at Bonnaroo this year on top of the estimated $20 million economic impact to Manchester and Coffee County, festival generates, co-producer Ashley Capps said Thursday.
Chattanooga Times Free Press |
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American Indian blues band bridges old and new
American Indian dancers are famous for their elaborately feathered costumes, graceful dance moves and rhythmic music.
Chattanooga Times Free Press |
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CONCERT SERIES: Additional beer vendors approved
For the first time, a second beer tent will be allowed on the City of Tonawanda’s canal bank.
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