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Three from region appointed to Order of Canada
Three people from the region — two musicians and an author, have been appointed to the Order of Canada to honour their achievements, the Governor General’s office announced Tuesday.
Victoria Times Colonist |
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Who's Next for Rock Band
Age-defying rockers The Who to join the Rock Band tour on July 15th: There have been several...
Voodoo Extreme |
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Bob Hinde Memorial and Festival of the Kids
The Grenfell Kart Club will be hosting its biggest meeting of the year when the Bob Hinde Memorial race meeting, incorporating the “Festival of the Kids” is held at Bogalong Circuit this weekend, July 5-6.
Cowra Guardian |
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Verizon Wireless, Rhapsody, MTV Offer Joint Music Service
Today Verizon Wireless announced a new partnership with Real's Rhapsody music service and MTV. For $15 per month, subscribers to Verizon's V CAST Music with Rhapsody service will have unlimited access to Rhapsody's 5 million songs both online and ... (follow link to read)
Phone Scoop |
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Review: Motorola ROKR E8
Motorola's latest ROKR phone faces the music in Phone Scoop's review. It may have great haptics, but does it have what it takes to impress audiophiles in the crowd? (follow link to read)
Phone Scoop |
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East-end revelers flock to Petrie Island
Petrie Island was the destination of choice for east-enders on Canada Day. Thousands of people flocked to the island to soak in the sun, take part in children's games, groove to the music and twirl on amusement park rides. After weeks of negative publicity involving the accidental discharge of raw sewage, Petrie Island was the focal point of end-end Canada Day festivities...
Orleans Star / Weekly Journal |
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JAFA fund-raiser Music through the Ages, for UWI Chapel Sunday
Some of Jamaica's top classical music performers are coming together in a major concert to help needy final-year students at the University of Technology (UTech) and kids at children's homes.
The Jamaica Observer |
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Rock replaces hymns at funerals
HYMNS are losing out at funerals to rock songs like Stairway to Heaven and Highway to Hell , says a leading funeral provider.
Herald Sun |
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Telecom Asia Awards Winner: Grameen Phone
Warner Music agrees to join a Nokia music service program. The program, expected to be launched during the second half of this year, will allow Nokia customers to download unlimited music from various artists...
telecomasia.net |
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Vail Valley Fourth of July Scedules
Fireworks are a mainstay of the Vail Valley Fourth of July celebrations. 5 p.m. ‹ Live music from country music band’s Derringer and Blackhawk. 5:30 p.m. ‹ The Family Fun Zone opens.
Vail Daily |
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Campy musical gets foolish fun out of a slim premise
"Zanna, Don't!" is a spirited, gay looking-glass musical that's foolish, flouncy and fun.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer |
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Olga Kern is the soloist for Wednesday’s Bravo! concert in Vail
VAIL — The Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival will host the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra tonight through Friday at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater.
Vail Daily |
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Veterans Memorial unveiling
When: Friday at 3 p.m. What: Unveiling of the statue of WWII veteran Chuck Lindberg that is the centerpiece of the memorial. There will be speakers and music by the Richfield Symphonic Band.
Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune |
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FOX411: Promote Yourself
No affair or divorce for Madonna, just great orchestrated press to get fans' attention again.
Fox News |
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Bluegrass at Marion Depot hits 100 show milestone
The Marion Depot's weekly Bluegrass Jam will celebrate 100 consecutive shows this Thursday, right before the Independence Day weekend. Since Aug 3, 2006, folks have enjoyed traditional mountain music every Thursday night at the Depot. Admission is free and most every Thursday night is a full house. Gene Padgett will be the master of ceremonies. He's had a long history of working to preserve our ...
The McDowell News |
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Live Nation eyes Shakira deal
NEW YORK - LATIN music pop star Shakira is in talks with concert promoter Live Nation for a contract that will include touring, merchandising and recording, according to people familiar with the talks.
Straits Times |
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Festival calendar
Events include battle of the bands, classic car show, parade and fireworks. Through Friday. Johnny Cake Ridge Park, W. 140th St. and Johnny Cake Ridge Rd. 952-985-2900 or www.ci.apple-valley.mn.us/parks .
Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune |
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Bands Divided Over MySpace Play-Count Boosters
There are some pretty tricky ways for bands to feign stardom on MySpace Music. The site wants users and abusers to know that they're hot on the trail of such mischief.
Wired News |
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When the Band Hits the Fan: Musicians vs. Audience on YouTube
A video of Amy Winehouse singing her way through a series of punches directed at a fan during the Glastonbury music festival last weekend inspires us to stroll down YouTube's seamier nooks and crannies, collecting clips of band-on-fan violence.
Wired News |
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Hymns replaced by rock songs at funerals
Hymns are losing out at funerals to rock songs like Stairway to Heaven and Highway to Hell, says a leading funeral provider.
The West Australian |
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U2's studio Basquiat sells for £5m
A painting which hung in U2's recording studio in Dublin has been sold at auction for more than £5m, 19 years after it first caught the eye of the rock group's bass player, Adam Clayton, in a New York gallery.
Independent |
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Game makers set Sept US release for 'Rock Band 2'
The makers of video game "Rock Band 2" have said the sequel to last year's best-selling predecessor "Rock Band" will be released for the Xbox in September in the US, months ahead of key rival "Guitar Hero."
Stuff |
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In print
Slight differences in the growth rings in wood from which violins are made might help determine sound quality, distinguishing a mellow-toned Stradivarius from an ordinary instrument.
Science News |
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Clubs & Organizations
Democratic candidates gather recently at the Best Western Hopi Grill to meet and greet Willcox area residents.
Arizona Range News |
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Big day out
THE car park at Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPac) had never been so full, but then again, this was slated as the arts event of the year.
The Star |
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