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Master Japanese drummer Oguchi dies
TOKYO (AP) — Master Japanese drummer Daihachi Oguchi, who led the spread of the art of "taiko" drumming to the U.S. and throughout Japan, has died after being hit by a car, an official at his ensemble said. He was 84.
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Watch real trailers and creative bits
On YouTube, you'll not only find trailers for just about any movie, you'll also find trailers for movies that don't exist. In this case, a clever editor has taken scenes from "Ferris Bueller's Day Off," a great film, and put them to music from "Requiem for a Dream" to create something entirely new.
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City Lights turning on to a mix of music
[ Commerce earned a reputation as a small town that snags a big crowd for its City Lights Downtown Festival - traditionally with a big-name country act to headline the weekend.
Athens Banner-Herald |
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Battle Over Band at Local High School
The marching band at Labrae High School in Trumbull County has been a tradition for 50 years but band members are worried that staffing cuts in the district will silence their music.
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Adding a bat cave ... er, man cave ... to the house
Last year when we were house hunting, Harry mentioned he wanted a man cave. Now, I'm a bit hard of hearing in my left ear, which is a blessing if you're a parent. You can say things like "Do you want hearing like mine? For Pete's sake, turn that rap music down."
Hollister Free Lance |
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Festival promises to be rocking
After several long months of planning the Atlantic Superstore Festival of Lights gets underway in Charlottetown Saturday with a full schedule of events capped off by the first of three major rock concerts.
The Guardian |
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Summer Fiesta
AMARILLO --- The Chamber of Commerce held its first ever Summer Fiesta. Its a networking event hoping to attract chamber members, local businesses and customers. The event included local restaurants and live music.
KAMR Amarillo |
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Master Japanese drummer Oguchi dies
Master Japanese drummer Daihachi Oguchi, who led the spread of the art of "taiko" drumming to the U.S. and throughout Japan, has died after being hit by a car, an official at his ensemble said. He was 84.
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June 27, 2008
When a theatre celebrates its 50 th year in style, how does it take on its 51 st ? If it’s the Monomoy Theatre in Chatham it does so with a lot of laughs, a good deal of swingin’ music and a little bit of love.
The Barnstable Patriot |
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Fanny Hill concerts are back
SNOWMASS - The snow is gone from the slopes of Fanny Hill, the stage has been assembled and mandolinist Drew Emmitt is up first for Thursday's launch of the long-anticipated summer concerts at Snowmass.
The Aspen Times |
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Bird Mancini's musical marriage
They finish each other's sentences and inspire each other's muses, so luckily for Boston's Billy Carl Mancini and Ruby Bird, their marriage goes hand-in-hand with their long-time accordion/guitar musical partnership, Bird Mancini.
The Daily News Transcript |
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Jenny Lind selection always a goal
BRIDGEPORT — Susanna Stern, of Sweden, had dreamed of becoming the Barnum Festival's Swedish Jenny Lind since she was a little girl. Now, just turned 26, her dream has come true.
Connecticut Post |
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Fight with teen lands man in jail: Harvey will spend three days in custody and pay a fine
SUMMERSIDE — It all started as a disagreement over music. Colin John Harvey had been living at a Summerside home when he got into a fight with a 15-year-old at the residence.
The Journal Pioneer |
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Corona sausage festival to benefit music education
Looking for some good, clean, retro fun? Then round up the kids and mosey over to Woodie Johnson's Sausage Fest 2008 at the Fender Center in Corona on Saturday.
The Press-Enterprise |
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Master Japanese drummer Oguchi dies
Master Japanese drummer Daihachi Oguchi, who led the spread of the art of "taiko" drumming to the U.S. and throughout Japan, has died after being hit by a car, an official at his ensemble said. He was 84.
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Master Japanese drummer Oguchi dies
Master Japanese drummer Daihachi Oguchi, who led the spread of the art of "taiko" drumming to the U.S. and throughout Japan, has died after being hit by a car, an official at his ensemble said.
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Ih Mississippi Valley Blues Festival Takes to the Streets of Downtown Davenport
The Mississippi Valley Blues Society tonight announced that it's taking the IH Mississippi Valley Blues Festival, July 3 - 5, to the streets of downtown Davenport, Iowa. The festival is being relocated from its LeClaire Park “home location" due to the Flood of 2008.
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Buddy Guy Tribute July 20 Chicago's Millennium Park
Blues guitarist Jimmie Vaughan will headline a special tribute concert on July 20 honoring Chicago blues legend Buddy Guy during the Great Performers of Illinois festival in Millennium Park. Guy, an internationally acclaimed blues guitarist and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, will receive the first Great Performer of Illinois award for his outstanding contributions to popular music and ...
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TOKYO - Master Japanese drummer Daihachi Oguchi, who led the spread of the art of "taiko" drumming to the U.S. and throughout Japan, has died, an official at his ensemble said. He was 84.
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Jewel realizes country aspirations
“I’ve been writing country songs my whole life,” says singer-songwriter Jewel. Though she’s perhaps best known for her ’90s alterna-folk hits, 34-year-old Jewel Kilcher’s latest CD, “Perfectly Clear,” finds her fully realizing her country aspirations.
The Record |
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A future that's music to mobile ears
Nokia is undergoing a transformation, writes Laura Holson.
Sydney Morning Herald |
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Greenville sees Kenny G at his best
Kenny G served up a musical smorgasbord for his fans fortunate enought to attend his concert tonight at the Peace Center for the Performing Arts.
The Greenville News |
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Starlight Friday wraps up tonight
Families have one last chance to enjoy a movie and music underneath the stars. The final Starlight Friday will take place tonight at 6:30 p.m. at Woodlands Park, located at 300 Morgan Road in Jacksonville. The event is hosted by the Jacksonville Parks and Recreation Department.
Jacksonville Daily News |
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Global Christian artist Carman at Tolland High
TOLLAND — Global Christian artist Carman will perform at Tolland High School, 1 Eagle Hill, on Thursday, July 10, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 and are available at Majesty Bibles & Books in the Manchester Parkade, the Armory Christian Bookstore in Tolland, and by mail from Vernon-based Northeast Christians at Work, organizers of JesusFest.
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Grammy triumph fades as Winehouse plight deepens
BC-Music-Amy Winehouse,1134AP Photo LON105BY NEKESA MUMBI MOODYAP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Even for Amy Winehouse, it was a dramatic chain of events: After fainting and being rushed to a hospital, Winehouse's father said her crack and cigarette smoking had so damaged her lungs, she was risking emphysema and death if she didn't clean up.
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