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Devo unhappy about new Happy Meal toy
The U.S. rock band Devo is suing McDonald's over the New Wave Nigel toy the restaurant chain is including in its Happy Meals.The New York Post said the new wave band, whose song Whip It was one of the most popular songs of the 1980s, is suing for copyright infringement because the American Idol-themed Happy Meal character is dressed in a costume, similar to the ones Devo wore on stage, and plays ...
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Culture at the Marxism 2008 festival
The annual Marxism festival brings together activists, writers and campaigners from across the world to discuss the key political issues and the importance of Marxist ideas today.
Socialist Worker |
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The Malkies: folk music that brings hope of a better world to come
Suited and Booted is the first album by the new band The Malkies. It’s a collection of old and new songs that chronicle the struggle of ordinary people against our rulers.
Socialist Worker |
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The Ghosts of Music City USA at Lime Kiln
Lime Kiln Arts announced today that they are replacing the production of Patsy . . . Honky Tonk Angel with a country music revue titled The Ghosts of Music City USA, scheduled for July 11-12 and July 18-19, all performances at 7:30pm at Theater at Lime Kiln in Lexington.
Rockbridge Weekly |
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Jazz legend's home saved from foreclosure, for now
Jazz vocalist Ernestine Anderson's home has been saved from foreclosure -- for now. Thanks, in part, to music legend Quincy Jones and contemporary jazz artist Diane Schuur.
AP via Yahoo! Finance |
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Girl Talk Announces Autumn Animals Tour
Having fed those Animals right and good, Girl Talk is now set to sate the appetites of his party-hardy fan base with an extensive fall tour. Following a spate of scattered summer dates, Gregg Gillis takes his mashup thing to the masses beginning October 9 in Philly. Artists joining Mr. Gillis for this latest sweat-soaked foray include lo-fi rockers the Death Set , electro-rap ...
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Lighting up sky, city
Tom Meiers wants the people of Hays to know they have a gem in the sky on the Fourth of July. An officer on the Fort Hays State University Police Department, Meiers helps oversee the setup process for the large fireworks display put on by the Wild West Festival each year.
Hays Daily News |
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Dance to the music ... all summer at the Towers
The Wilders will be at the Narragansett Towers on July 17. The weather begins to heat up in July and so does the music at the Towers. July brings a new band to the Towers — Belleville Outfit —and the variety of music can’t be beat, from Cajun to ultra-country to conjunto, from swing to rock n’ roll.
Westerly Sun |
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Burglar plunders Perry County home, police say
A burglar who pried open the door of a home in Carroll Township, Perry County, “took all of the jewelry, personal papers, money from piggy banks, music CDs and medication,” according to state police at Newport.
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Clemson, Easley, Pickens get ready for the Fourth
Pickens County residents feeling that Fourth of July spirit will have a few festivals to choose from to celebrate this Independence Day.
The Greenville News |
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PHL Airport Shows Off City's Music History
A new exhibit at Philadelphia International Airport spotlights the city's contribution to American music.in
KYW News Radio 1060 |
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Investors Tune Out HMV
Shares slide at the music, movies and games retailer despite solid results.
Forbes |
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iTunes U Graduates Across the Atlantic
The Open University is making course material available on Apple's download site. Apple's iTunes Store has built its reputation on music downloads, but it could be about to usher in a new era of learning on the move. In the not-too-distant future, when you see someone transfixed to their iPod, they may be enjoying a quick burst of environmental studies or English literature.
TechNewsWorld.com |
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Dancing in the mud: Blues fans unhampered by soggy Slater field
"The blues is my business, and business is good." So sang Lew Jetton of Lew Jetton & 61 South during the band's first song at the 2008 Bear Creek Blues Festival in Slater Saturday, June 28.
Marshall Democrat-News |
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Beirut restaurant makes meal out of war
BEIRUT (Reuters) - At "Buns and Guns" you can order a "Kalashnikov" sandwich from a bullet-shaped menu, prepared by chefs in military fatigues with the roar of explosions as background music.
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Elmer J. Wellbrock
TAYLOR MILL – Elmer J. Wellbrock, 87, died Monday, June 30, at St. Elizabeth Hospice, Edgewood.
The Cincinnati Enquirer |
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Quebec City's 400th birthday celebrations kick off
QUEBEC - Speeches will compete with songs and protest this week as Quebec City officially kicks off celebrations to mark its 400th birthday.
CNews |
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Jessica Simpson winning over country listeners
When Jessica Simpson announced plans to go country after her last pop album flopped, there was a collective eye roll in Nashville.
AP via Yahoo! News |
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Loveless Café plans events center
The Loveless Café will soon be able to host large dinners and musical events thanks to a new events center being built behind the restaurant.
WKRN Nashville |
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Jessica Simpson Winning Over Country Listeners
When Jessica Simpson announced plans to go country after her last pop album flopped, there was a collective eye roll in Nashville.
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realised it was a restaurant when I went inside," said 15-year-old Hussein al-Hajj Ali. BEIRUT (Reuters) - At "Buns and Guns" you can order a "Kalashnikov" sandwich from a bullet-shaped menu, prepared by chefs in military fatigues with the roar of explosions as background music.
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Litchfield Jazz Festival "Friends Gala" at Winvian Luxury Resort & Spa
Connecticut's Litchfield Jazz Festival opens on Friday, August 1st with the “Friends Gala" at Winvian Luxury Resort. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres with fresh seasonal ingredients and premium wines, Magic Hat microbrews and music by outstanding Litchfield Jazz Camp students.
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SAFETYSUIT Rocks Into Covington
You can spend your 4th of July weekend rocking out to the sounds of SAFETYSUIT, when they roll into Covington’s Mad Hatter July 5. Universal Records own SAFETYSUIT will light up the stage this summer as part of "SEETHER TOUR;” one of the biggest alternative rock concert’s of 2008.
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Warner signs up with Nokia's phone music service
(AP:HELSINKI, Finland) Nokia Corp. said Tuesday that Warner Music Group Corp. has joined the mobile phone maker's music service, enabling customers to download and listen to tracks on Nokia handsets.
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It’s 5 o’clock somewhere
Hawaiian shirts, leis and drinking songs were the main attraction Monday night on the Rupert Square as Garrett Wilkins and the Parrotheads entertained a large crowd with an array of Jimmy Buffett tunes that at times had audience members dancing in front of the stage.
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