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Eastwood grad leads gathering for Christian songwriters
A former El Pasoan is starting a statewide association for Christian songwriters. And he wants to open the second chapter here.
El Paso Times |
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July Fourth festivities
ARTESIA The city will have various activities throughout the day - including arts and crafts vendors, live music and games - at Artesia Park, 18750 Clark- dale Ave.
Long Beach Press-Telegram |
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St. Paul's MusikFest turns patriotic
Leaders of St. Paul's Lutheran Church are gearing up for a special patriotic concert, "God Bless the USA" on Sunday.
El Paso Times |
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Music program gets kids' toes tapping
Brielle Scholle, 2, of Grimes was putting so much energy into singing and dancing at the Grimes Northwest YMCA Thursday that she had to stop for a little breather.
The Altoona Herald-Mitchellville Index |
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Fourth of July events set
The El-Wyhee Business Association will sponsor a Fourth of July Festival in the Carl Miller Park to celebrate the 232nd birthday of the United States.
Mountain Home News |
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Jazz Videos
Get featured! Submit your video Description Jonathan Russell is joined by NY Swing made up of Bucky Pizzarelli, John Bunch and Phil Flanigan from a concert at Centenary College.
All About Jazz |
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Local music leader dies at 67: Ramsey was longtime band teacher, musician
FARMINGTON — An influential player in the local music scene died Saturday, leaving a legacy of talent, fun and a special sense of humor. Scott Ramsey was a band teacher at Farmington High School for 26 years, and continued teaching in his private Farmington studio after retiring several years ago.
The Farmington Daily Times |
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Mulgrew Miller at Dazzle Jazz in Denver, June 19, 2008
In a rare Denver appearance Thursday, June 19, pianist Mulgrew Miller and his trio showed what sophisticated jazz is all about. Using a program of popular and jazz standards as a launching pad, the group swung through an evening of adult entertainment. No, wait a minute, not that kind.
All About Jazz |
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Way Below The Surface
As its title suggests, the hour of music comprised in the Poolplayers' Way Below The Surface has listeners journey to some remote, foreign places.
All About Jazz |
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Look Stop & Listen: The Music of Tadd Dameron
Nearly a decade ago I had the pleasure of reviewing Hammer Time, the impressive debut album by (as I wrote then) an “enormously talented” young pianist, Tardo Hammer. While we've both grown older since then, I am happy to report that at least one of us (guess who) has continued on an upward path.
All About Jazz |
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Two Men with the Blues
In case you missed it, back in 2006 singer and guitarist Willie Nelson—then 73 years young— got busted in Louisiana.
All About Jazz |
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Trace A River
With the first high, floating, bowed notes from Mark Dresser's bass, supported by the equally ethereal chords from Satoko Fujii's piano and Jim Black's shimmering cymbals, Trace A River boldly announces the return of her “American” trio, four years after Illusion Suite (Libra, 2004).
All About Jazz |
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Amy Winehouse avoids police
Troubled Amy Winehouse will avoid criminal charges over her alleged punching incident at this year’s Glastonbury festival.
Handbag.com |
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Teenaged Italian piano prodigy finds India wonderful
New Delhi, July 1: Considered one of the best pianists in Italy, 16-year-old Leonora Armellini, who burst upon the capital's musical stage like a storm, says she was surprised by how much India understands "our music".
New Kerala |
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TECH BRIEFS
Verizon Wireless introduced Rhapsody’s subscription music service Monday, allowing its customers to download as much music as they want to their phones for $15 per month.
Times Leader |
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Our big July calendar: Summer's in full swing
It's July: Catch some fireworks. Take in some music under the sun and under the stars. Sip some wine or see a play. Kick up your heels and go to a rodeo or take yourself out to a ball game. Whew - so many things to do!
The Idaho Statesman |
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Madeira Day
Therell be events in Jersey later to mark Madeira Day. Traditional food and music will be on offer in Liberation Square from midday. Then tonight theres traditional Portuguese singing at the Town Hall. The Fado has been organised by St Helier Constable Simon Crowcroft.
Jersey Insight |
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Edgar Vincent, 90, opera manager
NEW YORK - Edgar Vincent, who represented Placido Domingo, Beverly Sills, Mikhail Baryshnikov and a bevy of stars in classical music during a six-decade career in classical...
Boston Herald |
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We Got Duffy Begging Us For Mercy
With her debut album Rockferry getting rave reviews and her single ‘Mercy’ topping the charts everywhere, you should be thinking Duffy will be jumping up and down with joy. Instead, in a true young, bright eyed, immensely talented innocent fashion, Duffy simply said “You know what?
Sin Chew Jit Poh |
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CYO Emerald Knights to host Great Lakes Marching Band Festival
After two weeks on the road competing at marching band festivals around the Midwest, the Emerald Knights took their feedback to the field Monday.
Kenosha News |
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What's So Gay About Eurovision?
2005 marks the 50th anniversary of the Eurovision Song Contest. This year the annual competition to find a song for Europe takes place in Kiev, in the Ukraine, thanks to last year's winning performance from the foot-stomping Ruslana.
RainbowNetwork.com |
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Lyricist Sameer inks five-film deal with Nikhil Advani
Lyricist Sameer, best known for songs like 'Kuch kuch hota hai' and 'Ghoonghat ki aad mein', has been signed up for five films by Bollywood director Nikhil Advani.
Calcutta News |
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Awesome axes
Jim Blackmon is a guitar guru.
Pensacola News Journal |
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Padres score seven runs in ninth inning to beat Rockies 15-8
DENVER - San Diego put the game out of reach with a big ninth inning, preventing Colorado from pulling off any late comeback at Coors Field this time around.
Canadian Press via Yahoo! News |
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REVIEW: Rascal Flatts and Taylor Swift
If you were to pick one summer tour as a bellwether of the future of country music, it would be difficult to top the duo of Rascal Flatts and Taylor Swift, Summerfest’s down-home, one-two punch for Monday night.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |
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