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Nokia nabs Warner for its future Internet music service
Apple's iTunes and Microsoft's Zune stand to face newfound competition later this year from Nokia's Comes with Music, especially if Nokia manages to nail down EMI, too.
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Violinist and Cannes award winner Angel Tavira dies at 84
Angel Tavira, a one-handed violinist who dedicated his life to Mexican folk music and won a Cannes Film Festival award for his first movie, "The Violin," at age 82, has died. He was 84.
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Billboard.com -- Deerhoof Prepares To 'Offend' On New Album
Experimental rock act Deerhoof returns this fall with its ninth album, "Offend Maggie," due Oct. 7 via Kill Rock Stars.
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Billboard.com -- The Sea & Cake Energized For Eighth Album
The Sea & Cake frontman Sam Prekop concedes "Car Alarm," the Chicago indie rock institution's eighth studio album, "does feel much more upbeat and as much in your face as the Sea & Cake can be."
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PocketMac Ringtone Studio ships
Information Appliance Associates has introduced PocketMac RingtoneStudio for iPhone , software that allows iPhone users to make ringtones out of almost any film or unprotected music file on their Mac.
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Surf's up!
York County Fair hit s the beach with a tropical theme for 2008. Special musical guests for the annual event are The Landsharks, a Florida based band who has opened for non-other than Jimmy Buffett.
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World's First Free, Legal Music Tablature Network Launches at MXTabs.net
MADISON, Wis.----The musicians’ fight for free, legal tablature has finally paid off. Today MXTabs.net officially launched as the world’s first free, legal tablature network, providing guitarists, bassists and drummers with an online community in which to freely create tablature and share their knowledge of how to play tens of thousands of songs.
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SPORTS HEADLINES
The small town of Rothbury is preparing itself for one of the biggest events in its history this weekend. Click to enlarge The Rothbury Festival, an eco-friendly music event, kicks off Thursday morning and will host tens of thousands of campers through Sunday night.
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Music Icons Jon Bon Jovi, Eric Clapton and Kenny Chesney to Provide MasterCard Cardholders with the Experience of a ...
PURCHASE, N.Y.----Those who have ever wondered what it would be like to meet a rock legend and hear for themselves how they got their start will now have a chance to do just that as part of the “MasterCard Roots of Rock” Sweepstakes, which launches today.
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UPDATE: OPEC Pres Urges US To Open Exploration Acreage
(Adds OPEC president quote, background.) MADRID (Dow Jones)--The U.S. should rely on demand control and open more offshore Alaska to oil exploration if it wants to be less dependent on foreign imports, the president of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries said Tuesday.
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New Music: Ladyhawke: "Paris Is Burning (Cut Copy Remix)" [Stream]
If you're actively trying to get into Cut Copy , you're probably trying too hard. After months spent with the Australian dudes' Best New Music -inducted In Ghost Colours , that vaguely new-agey realization seems especially appropriate for their remix of New Zealand-born labelmate Ladyhawke . Her original "Paris Is Burning" goes from a jerky, bass-driven melody slightly reminiscent ...
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Canucks Gather In The Nation’s Capital To Celebrate Canada Day
Thousands of revellers will celebrate Canada Day with fireworks, music and military parades.
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NEW: Fourth of July events set in the Metro East
With the Fourth of July coming up at week’s end, residents can rest assured that if Independence Day festivities aren’t happening in their hometown, they are in a nearby community. Celebrations are scheduled throughout the Metro East on both Thursday and Friday, featuring music, entertainment for the kids and of course, colorful explosions overhead.
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Rock Band(TM) Takes Fans and Gamers on an Amazing Journey, Adds 'The Best of The Who: Rock Band Edition' to Catalog of ...
There have been several important dates in the history of The Who: May 23, 1969 -- Iconic rock album Tommy is released and rockets to No. 4 on the U.S. charts. May 31, 1976 -- The Who's second concert at Charlton football ground earns them an entry in the Guinness Book of Records as the "world's loudest rock band."
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Give young conservatory a chance
Carson Kievman is a man on a musical mission. Three years ago the energetic 58-year-old composer launched his SoBe Music Institute in a rundown Miami Beach park clubhouse.
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First Performance of Zorro—The Musical Delayed in London
Zorro – The Musical, which was scheduled to begin previews June 30 at London's Garrick Theatre, will now begin performances July 2.
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Holiday events in Matthews, Mint Hill
Are gas prices too high for an out-of-town Fourth? Don't despair. There's plenty of free family fun in Matthews and Mint Hill this Fourth of July weekend. Armed with just a lawn chair or blanket, you can enjoy three evenings of outdoor concerts and a special parade on the Fourth. Thursday at 7:30 p.m., the Queen City Brass Band will present a patriotic concert on the lawn of Mint Hill ...
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Nokia Comes With Music Signs Warner
Nokia has inked a deal with Warner Music Group to include music from Warner artist on its Comes With Music service, due in the second half of 2008.
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Nokia Wins Warner
The Finnish handset-maker gets a boost for its online music store.
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Clemson piano professor named Fulbright scholar
CLEMSON -- Clemson University piano professor Linda Li-Bleuel has been named a 2008 Fulbright Scholar, the university announced Tuesday.
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Iglesias praises British music talent
Enrique Iglesias praises the work of British acts like Duffy and Amy Winehouse.
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Atlanta bars rock this July 4th
FROM SUBURBAN FAMILIES to in-town hipsters, hot grills and cold beer are a big part of many Fourth of July celebrations. But while some might be content with a fireworks display and cookout, a little audio pyro is what it takes to get some red-blooded Americans excited. For those looking for such an alternative, at least two rock clubs have something inexpensive to offer those independent ...
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Chilling at home with Miley Cyrus
The Cyrus family is ready to rock and always on a roll at its new L.A. home. Kick back and chill out with Billy Ray, Miley and the entire guitar-crazy clan.
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Win tickets to Umphrey's McGee at Willow Island
The 'lt;i'gt;Isthmus'lt;/i'gt; Guest List is back with another round of free tickets to amazing concerts, shows and more fun events around Madison. This week's contests include tickets to: Lyle Lovett at the Overture Center; Umphrey's McGee at Willow Island; Goodtime Camper and Dub Trio at the High Noon Saloon; a Bret Michaels VIP after party at the Dry Bean; and more.
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New Music Ensemble triumphs on all fronts
The Pittsburgh New Music Ensemble is the summer savior for music lovers. While most of the big Downtown groups are on vacation or nearing it, the new music ensemble opened its 2008 summer season at City Theatre on the South Side with concerts Friday and Saturday nights.
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