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Volunteers preparing for national folk fest
Almost 600 volunteers have signed up to work at the National Folk Festival July 11-13. And though the lure of an official orange festival T-shirt is enticing, many of the volunteers said they signed up to be a part of this first of three festivals.
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Ocean of Songs Released on "Luminarium" by Treasured Singer and Songwriter, Emily Tessmer
This Independence Day the country will cherish the release of Emily Tessmer's independently produced album "Luminarium". The songs on her second solo release prove the singer and songwriter has freed herself from the prevailing music industry. "Luminarium" reflects a heartfelt and honest singer that writes every word based on her passion for love and humanity.
Centre Daily Times |
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Plant and Krauss define "Americana" music at Dodge Theatre
You know it's going to be a unique concert going experience when, upon entering the venue, several attendees can be seen wearing various retro Led Zeppelin T-shirts and others are gussied up in cowboy hats, western shirts and blue jeans. SLIDESHOW: See photos from the concert
East Valley Tribune |
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Simple steak salad showcases fresh flavor
Billy Wise has been cooking since he was eight years old. When other kids were preoccupied with baseball, music lessons and the other trappings of adolescence, young Mr. Wise was busy building a resume.
Press & Sun-Bulletin |
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FULL-TIME FOCUS
At this stage in his life, Steve Mocco is a professional wrestler. No, he doesn't wear a mask. He doesn't wear a flashy robe either. His walk to the mat isn't accompanied by fireworks or loud music. He doesn't spew catch phrases.
The Jersey Journal |
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Guitarists Gather In Concord To Break World Record
A ragtag crowd of 2,052 guitarists - amateur and professional - picked its way toward a world record in Concord Tuesday night.
CBS 5 Bay Area |
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Patience and perseverance pay off for young musician
Patience and perseverance pays off. Derek Daniel gives testimony to that. His payoff has been a music scholarship and membership in "The Sound."
The Troy Messenger |
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Scouting For Girls headline Tuborg lager festival
Tuborg lager has launched a national promotion in collaboration with O'Neill's to create the Tuborg Hometown Festival. Platinum selling, London-based band Scouting for Girls will headline the festival at an as yet unnamed O’Neill’s pub on September 14.
Publican |
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Nokia, Warner team up on music service
The Warner Music Group has agreed to join a Nokia music service program, a Xinhua News report said.
America's Network |
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Ocean of Songs Released on "Luminarium" by Treasured Singer and Songwriter, Emily Tessmer
SAN DIEGO----This Independence Day the country will cherish the release of Emily Tessmer's independently produced album "Luminarium". The songs on her second solo release prove the singer and songwriter has freed herself from the prevailing music industry.
Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance |
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Virgin Media ad banned over broadband speed claims
A press campaign by Virgin Media that promoted broadband download times for TV shows and music has been banned by the ASA. By Mark Sweney
Guardian Unlimited |
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Neighbourhood gyms provide first step to health and fitness
By Shilpa Raina, New Delhi, July 2 : Pounding music, toned bodies straining on steppers or pumping iron, groups of people honing their aerobic skills - all this and more is visible at hundreds of small and big gyms that have mushroomed across the national capital in the past few years.
New Kerala |
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Holiday happenings
FESTIVITIES Valparaiso The Mayor's 4th of July celebration begins at 6:30 p.m. July 4 at T.J. Middle School, south parking lot. ring a lawn chair or a blanket for best viewing comfort. Music will be provided by Kicks, LaPorte Symphony and the ConservaDellics. Fireworks begin at dusk.
The Times of Northwest Indiana |
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Canon supports “U League 2008”: grander than ever Spends more than 30 million baht budget for all region coverage
Canon continues to be a major sponsor of the “University League” or ”U League” for the second year, after its success in building an awareness of music, sports and entertainment among teen groups last
Thaipr.net |
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Neighbourhood gyms provide first step to health and fitness
Pounding music, toned bodies straining on steppers or pumping iron, groups of people honing their aerobic skills - all this and more is visible at hundreds of small and big gyms that have mushroomed across the national capital in the past few years.
Calcutta News |
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Feast of entertainment for an appreciative audience
On a cool Wednesday in Narromine an appreciative audience was entertained for “An Evening Feast” from former local soprano Helen Barnett with “The Bloodwood Quartet and friends” on tour from Sydney Conservatorium of Music.
Narromine News |
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Teen thrown off bus for playing loud music
A TEENAGE boy was taken off a bus by undercover police for playing "excessively loud music". (01/07/2008 15:04:51)
Burnley Today |
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Ottawa Jazz Festival 2008: Days 10-11, June 29-30, 2008
As the 2008 TD Canada Trust Ottawa International Jazz Festival entered the home stretch, there were choices to be made. Mike Stern or Brad Mehldau? Richard Galliano or Gladys Knight? With an eye on diversity, there was, once again, something for everyone.
All About Jazz |
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Dave Carpenter Remembered
Last week, jazz lost a gentleman and journeyman artist valued for his dependability, versatility and swing. One of the west coast's finest session bassist, Dave Carpenter died suddenly of a heart attack at the age of 48.
All About Jazz |
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Sonny Fortune: Thank God For That Day Job
With an auspicious name like Sonny Fortune, could there be any doubt that this man would find success and fulfillment down whatever path he chose to follow in life. Fortune-ately for jazz lovers, he focused his talent and energy on the saxophone.
All About Jazz |
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Baron/Denzler/Guiionnet/Rives Potlatch Records (2008)
Fans and readers of the popular books by neurologist Dr. Oliver Sacks know that the brain reacts to sounds in numerous ways. From his book Musicophilia (Knopf, 2007), we learn of a woman who has seizures from the folk music of her country, and of comatose patients that are reanimated by song.
All About Jazz |
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Cloudy Then Sunny
Junk Box is the name of another group configuration lead by pianist Satoko Fujii, this time in the form of a trio with her husband and musical compatriot, trumpeter Natsuki Tamura, and percussionist extraordinaire John Hollenbeck.
All About Jazz |
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Showtime Utah! entertains with Old West music, show
Parley may be a stereotypical sidekick kind of cowboy but he's still amusing. He's also a big part of the Old West Dinner Adventure entertainment at Showtime Utah! playing three nights a week.
Deseret Morning News |
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Milton Nascimento & Belmondo
Belmondo are the French jazz musicians Lionel and Stephane Belmondo—the first a saxophonist and flautist, the second a trumpeter and flugelhornist—who have developed an interesting sideline in tribute albums featuring the artists being celebrated.
All About Jazz |
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Gold Is Where You Find It
As this trio is decades into its existence, readers and potential listeners might be forgiven for thinking that the trio's collective music is losing some of its power. This, however, is far from the case.
All About Jazz |
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