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A 'fairy tale' that turns the tables on homophobia
Contemporary Classics presents the musical fairy tale "Zanna, Don't!" in which being homosexuality is the norm, and men and women attracted to each other are subject to heterophobia.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer |
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Bringing more music to downtown Houston
House of Blues co-founder Dan Aykroyd visits Houston to announce the newest music venue
ABC 13 Houston |
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Welcome, Guest
Tracey Langhorne of Rifle and her husband, Michael, admire freshly-pulled garlic at the Rifle Farmer's Market on June 13. The Langhornes also enjoyed live music and food tastings, two new features for this year’s Farmer’s Market. See story, photo on page...
Rifle Citizen Telegram |
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Biography
Drummer Peter A. Zimmer, born September 18, 1977 in Waukesha, Wisconsin, moved to New York City in 2001 upon his completion at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, Massachusetts.
All About Jazz |
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Fantasia dropped by 19 Management?
Since her 2004 American Idol win, Fantasia Barrino has weathered her fair share of music business shake-ups, surviving mergers and the recent repositioning of her mentor Clive Davis, who signed her to J Records. Though she still has her contract...
Entertainment Weekly |
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Helena library theft increases
Theft is on the rise at the Jane B. Holmes Public Library in Helena, said library director Victoria Ashford. Thieves are focusing on the library's collection of music and movies, rather than books, Ashford said.
The Shelby County Reporter |
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The source of häMAKOR -- it's all in the family
When Israeli band häMAKOR headlined the Israel Day Concert in Central Park, front man Nachman Solomon walked onstage with an Israeli flag draped around his shoulders and blue-and-white souvenir sunglasses tucked into his jeans pocket.
The Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles |
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Alexisonfire member Wade MacNeil keeps it simple with side project, Black Lungs
For Wade MacNeil, it’s pretty clear which songs he pens will work as Black Lungs music, and which ones are more suitable for his band Alexisonfire. “The whole idea behind Black Lungs is simplicity, and to say something worthwhile over something that is really stripped down,” he said during [...]
St. Catharines Standard |
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June 26: Concert was true 'biker music'
My little family and I went to a great concert last Sunday night at Aberdeen Proving Grounds. I've got to say I've never felt safer at a concert in my entire life with all the military around! I found myself constantly thinking, "Geesh, they're just babies, so very young!"
Carroll County Online |
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Guitar thief nabbed by police dog
Guitar Plus was singing the blues after a robber broke into the music shop and ran away with a guitar. A downtown resident living close to the 1108 Blanshard St. shop saw the break-in in progress on June 24 at 4 a.m. and called police.
Victoria News |
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Alexisonfire, Arkells And IllScarlett To Play Cutting Edge Music Festival
Grand Bend, Ont. is known for its beach, its Motorplex and the nearby Pinery Provincial Park. But aside from cover bands and karaoke at Gables, it's not really known for bringin' the rock. That will change when the Cutting Edge Music Festival hits the city.
ChartAttack.com |
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Kanye West Loves Caps Lock, But Hates Bonnaroo Organizers And Jeerers
Kanye West has responded to those who screamed "Kanye sucks," spray-painted "Fuck Kanye" on port-a-potties and threw things at the stage before, during and after his set at the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival.
ChartAttack.com |
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The Dreaming Etch Debut Album In Blood
Six years after The Dreaming 's inception, the band will release their Etched In Blood full-length debut in Canada on July 22 via BCD Music Group.
ChartAttack.com |
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City Announces New Concert Series
The City of Rochester is launching another new concert series. This one will highlight the Corn Hill neighborhood.
R News |
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Kingston plans music and fireworks for weekend festival
KINGSTON - The symbolic kickoff to the city's summer season begins tonight with some cool jazz and ends on Sunday with a red-hot display in the night sky.
Kingston Daily Freeman |
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Architects make a pitch to redesign Boettcher Concert Hall
Public presentations are today and Friday from the six architectural finalists being considered to redesign Denver’s concert hall
Rocky Mountain News |
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Teenage pop stars know how to operate
"It's kind of embarrassing," says Taylor Henderson, violinist with teen sensations Operator Please, as she recalls the Australian release of the Queensland band's breakthrough single, "Just a Song About Ping Pong." "All the promo we were asked to do was about 'playing ping-pong with Operator Please,' and we were so bad at it." Read the full story
The Japan Times |
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Ritz Theatre announces upcoming season
Posted: Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 5:02 p.m. The Ritz Theatre is proud to announce another outstanding season of events for 2008-2009 consisting of music, comedy, dance, family and community theatre.
NBC 24 Toledo |
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Napster shareholders revolt over iTunes failure
NEW YORK - Three shareholders of digital music service Napster are seeking election to the board, saying current management had not been aggressive enough in battling rival Apple and internet piracy.
The New Zealand Herald |
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Flood Damage Forces Blues Fest To Move
Even though the Mississippi River flood water is leaving downtown Davenport, it's still having an impact on lives and local events. The Mississippi Valley Blues Fest is moving from Le Claire Park to Second Street next week, because the park will be in no shape to host the music festival.
KWQC-TV 6 Davenport |
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Summerfest 2008 Music Lineup
Planning your trip (or trips) to Summerfest 2008? Here is a look at the daily music lineups at all 11 stages to help you plan your visit.
OnMilwaukee.com |
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Sled Island Day One: Grizzly Bear And The Mae Shi
I heard last weekend's Virgin Festival was a gong show. Not only were Calgarians who shelled out $125 for a two-day pass subjected to a sub-par lineup, but they were expected to withstand a heat wave, seven-dollar diluted beers and typically terrible festival food. Boiled hamburgers, anyone?
ChartAttack.com |
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Napster faces proxy battle from three shareholders
NEW YORK, (Reuters) - Three shareholders of digital music service Napster Inc are seeking election to the board, saying current management had not been aggressive enough in battling rival Apple Inc and Internet piracy.
Reuters via Yahoo!7 Music News |
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Pentangle The Time Has Come: 1967-73
Along with the Incredible String Band and Fairport Convention, Pentangle was one of the major pioneering forces to first put British folk-rock on the map in the 1960s, and their distinctive hybrid of folk, blues, and jazz has-- for better and sometimes worse-- subsequently inspired countless musicians to follow their progressive trail.
Pitchfork |
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Celebrate multicultural day in Brampton Sunday
BRAMPTON - Celebrate multiculturalism on Sunday with a day of free events. Organized by Peel’s multicultural celebration committee, Canada’s Multicultural Day will feature music, dance, fun and games for free. There will also be food available for purchase.
Brampton Guardian |
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