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Solo debut album boosts KC Concepcion’s show biz stock
MANILA, Philippines—KC Concepcion’s show biz stock gets another boost with the release of her solo debut album, “a.K.a. Cassandra,” a sleekly produced potpourri of disparate musical genres that captures the young performer’s multifaceted personality and diverse tastes.
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Violinist Fujiko Imajishi to retire from National Ballet
Fujiko Imajishi, concertmaster of the National Ballet of Canada, will retire from the Toronto-based ballet company at the end of the 2008-09 season.
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Leadership Music announces its 2009 Class
Fifty-three new members have been selected to participate in the 20th annual class of Leadership Music. The nine-month program begins with an orientation and alumni reception on September 25; a two-day opening retreat weekend in October; six monthly program days targeting the latest issues regarding songwriting/publishing, artist, studio/audio, record company, broadcast/media and touring; and a ...
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Best Bets For The Weekend
Now that summer is in full swing, there are lots of exciting options for this weekend's entertainment. From rock concerts to art exhibits to hands-on nature explorations, there's something out there to please even the most finicky connoisseur of fun.
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Fledgling Stageworks Festival Full of Ambition But Not Yet Ready to Soar
At first glance, the handful of people on the lawn looked like volunteers: Women of a certain age, holding homemade signs, they seemed to be directing cars turning off the highway in search of a new opera and music festival on the Village Green in Indian Head. At second glance, they turned out to be...
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'Camp Rock' Isn't in Peak Form
Perhaps Disney can't actually continue to clone the Zac Efrons and Ashley Tisdales and Hannah Montanas of the world. But it sure will keep trying.
Washington Post |
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John Mayer Plans Cruise, Releases Live CD/DVD
Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter John Mayer is heading out on the second Mayercraft Carrier cruise from March 27-31, 2009. This year's version of the cruise was held in February and featured live performances by Mayer along with Brandi Carlile, Colbie Caillat, and Martin Sexton just to name a few.
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Children's Theater of Elgin revitalizes music from the '60s
GILBERTS - Brittany Tepper admits that before landing one of the lead roles in the Children's Theater of Elgin's upcoming "Megahits of the '60s" show she wasn't very familiar with music from that era.
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Education- Instrumental Music Teacher/ Band Director Anticipated vacancy, Teitelman Middle School... Hotel/Motel- FRONT DESK CLERKS Part time, experience preferred. Family oriented business. Flexibl...
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Hampshire High madrigals, Senior Citizens' Club share love of music
HAMPSHIRE - The passing of time seems to affect both the young and old much more than those living out their middle years.
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Billboard.com -- Modest Mouse Rocks Last-Minute Brooklyn Show
Nearing the end of summer tour supporting R.E.M., Modest Mouse took a break from arenas and wedged itself into Brooklyn's 550-capacity Music Hall of Williamsburg for a set that began this morning (June 20) at 2:30 a.m.
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Gwyneth Paltrow on song at karaoke party
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow became a karaoke queen at a star-studded charity event.
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Fundraiser for transplant patients set today in Canton
A fundraiser to assist organ donor transplant patients at Northwestern Memorial Hospital will be held from 8 p.m. to close tonight at Outskirts Bar and Grille, 725 Old W. Locust St. in Canton. The benefit is hosted by Angela Shannon of Canton.
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Organization catches principal’s eye, bringing computers to needy families
During the recent school year, East Richland Middle School Principal Andy Thomann discovered a flyer from a Springfield company that helps provide computers to families in need.
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Ernie Ball Introduces Titanium-Coated Slinky Electric Strings
In January, at the 2008 Winter NAMM show, Ernie Ball/ Music Man introduced its revolutionary titanium-coated acoustic strings, for the first time offering plain strings the same protection as wound strings.
Harmony Central |
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Rock of ages
His name still stirs the imagination. Rebellious, unpredictable, beyond boundaries, he slammed rock 'n' roll into new directions. He sang with fierce abandon, lived with a reckless spirt, and blew everyone away at the first Woodstock festival. He became an edgy symbol of the counterculture and achieved otherworldly sounds with his guitar. In 2003 Rolling Stone magazine ranked him first ...
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Herbie Hancock Performs Selections From His GRAMMY-Winning Album 'River: The Joni Letters' on Celebrated Music Series ...
On June 26th, Herbie Hancock will perform selections from his GRAMMY Award winning Album of the Year 'River: The Joni Letters' on the new season of Sundance Channel's acclaimed original music series 'Live From Abbey Road.' Corrine Bailey Rae will join the legendary jazz musician for their only live performance to date of the album's title track "River."
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PHOTOS: Music in the Park
The Music in the Park series, which is sponsored by United Band & Trust and the City of Tecumseh, began its summer season Thursday with the II-V-I Orchestra from Ann Arbor. The concerts take place in Adams Park every third Thursday from June through September. The Ragbirds will be featured on July 17; Laith Al-Saadi plays Aug. 21; and Frog and the Beeftones will close the summer series on ...
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Breitung hosting Fourth of July picnic and concert
The Breitung Town Board finalized plans for their upcoming Fourth of July community picnic at their meeting on June 10. The township will be hosting a free picnic, featuring hot dogs, chips and root beer floats from 4 - 6 p.m. at the township’s recreation area.
The Timberjay |
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Tunes for Tuesday
It’s that time of year. Tuesday Nite Live is back and the streets resounded with music last week.
The Timberjay |
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ELYSEE COMES ALIVE WITH THE SOUND OF MUSIC
PARIS, June 20, 2008 (AFP) - President Nicolas Sarkozy, whose wife Carla Bruni is about to release her third album, has taken the novel step of opening up the Elysee palace to concerts during France's annual music festival.
The Tocqueville Connection |
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Guitarist Tim Reynolds is back on tour with Dave Matthews Band
Relaxing on a plush couch backstage after a concert with Dave Matthews Band, guitarist Tim Reynolds was tired.
The Providence Journal |
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CD REVIEWS / JOAN JEANRENAUD / New Music
RATING: (WILD APPLAUSE) After decades as a superbly resourceful interpreter of other people's music - first with the Kronos Quartet and then as a solo performer - cellist Joan Jeanrenaud has emerged as a composer, and she's done it with intoxicating verve....
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'Panda's' music is authentic, even if the kung fu isn't.
The new DreamWorks animated film, "Kung Fu Panda" actually uses a traditional Chinese instrument, the erhu.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
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Rapper Snoop Dogg Goes Country
Thanks to the late Johnny Cash, rapper Snoop Dogg is going country.
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