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The Plaything of the Purists
Someone who fancies himself a purist — and it is usually a he — might tell you in the most pretentious of terms that he prefers the character of an LP, known in the old days as an album, to the sterile sound of a digital music recording. You must know a guy like this. We all do.
BillingWorld |
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Reggae at Gulf Coast on Saturday
At 8 p.m. Saturday, Yaad Music will perform reggae favorites in Market Plaza at Gulf Coast Town Center.
The News-Press |
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Head to LaCenterra for food, music on the Fourth
LaCenterra will be site of plenty of festivities for the Fourth of July. Hoar Construction’s July 4th Big Backyard Barbecue will take place there, and events start at 5 p.m....
The Katy Sun |
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Weekend Planner: More than just Red, White & Blue
Fireworks and Fourth of July festivities will dominate the plans of most folks through the weekend, but there's plenty more going on throughout the region.
The Philadelphia Inquirer |
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25th sweet for Sugar Creek
NORMAL -- Besides the glow of silver, the 25th anniversary for Normal's longest-running festival will have a touch of green to it, too -- just as it did for its 24th birthday.
The Pantagraph |
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Magstock 2008 scheduled for July 11-12
Hal Jaques tries to recall the music scene around Burk’s Falls when he was in high school. It’s a short trip down memory lane — there wasn’t one. Yet the hard rock guitarist who has planted new roots in Waterloo is making his way back to his old [...]
The North Bay Nugget |
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African-American exhibit in works
A major museum exhibit celebrating 400 years of African-American contributions to the nation will be announced Friday in New Orleans at the annual Essence Music Festival. It’s an exhibit in which the Cincinnati Museum Center played a major role.
The Cincinnati Enquirer |
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Renowned Musician Stops in Huntsville for City Lights and Stars
Hitting the stage for the fourth concert of Burritt's City Lights and Stars summer concert series, sponsored by Knology, is pianist, arranger, composer and producer Ted Howe (the Ted Howe Trio), who will treat fans and people new to his music to a great show Friday night, sponsored by Jerry Damson Honda Acura.
WAAY-TV Huntsville |
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National Orchestra Coming To NWA
CONWAY, Ark. - The National Symphony Orchestra will call Arkansas home for a week next year as part of its American Residency program.
The Morning News |
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Bitterroot Boil
In my not-so-humble opinion (why have a humble opinion?), the three best literary pulpists in America are Elmore Leonard, Cormac McCarthy and James Lee Burke. Each writes this country as it is, cracks, crevices, scars and all, and none of ’em apologizes for anything.
The Sun Post |
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Music Therapy
When the Dave Matthews Band headed into the recording of its 2005 album Stand Up , one of the group’s goals was to find ways to reinvigorate itself through the way it approached the making of the CD.
The Sun Post |
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Samsung SBH500 Stereo Bluetooth is Highly Recommended
Stereo Bluetooth headsets are nothing new, but being able to get rid of that stupid wire while listening to your music can make for quite the enjoyable experience. Who wants to get all tangled up with cables when working out at the gym or going for a jog along the beach?
MobileMag |
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Freedomfest schedule
The Boys and Girls Club will host the July 4th festival for the fourth year running and has planned a full day of activities starting with the Farmers Bank 5K run at 7:30 a.m. and ending with a fireworks display slated for 9:30 p.m. Registration for the 5K will begin at 6:30 a.m. at the Betty Wilkinson Senior Activity Center.
Greenwood Democrat |
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20 (PLUS) QUESTIONS WITH: Pianist David Greilsammer
As he gears up for an epic July 5 Mozart marathon during which he will play all 18 of the composer's piano sonatas, Jerusalem-born pianist David Greilsammer took a moment to answer a few music and non-music related questions.
Playbill Arts |
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More Details on Freedom Festival July 4th Fireworks at Kirkwood
CEDAR RAPIDS - Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival announced additional details for its Celebration of Freedom fireworks sponsored by Rockwell Collins on July 4 at Kirkwood Community College.
KCRG-TV9 Cedar Rapids |
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Remembering legendary poet Habba Khatoon
PREPARATIONS are under way to remember the legendary Kashmiri poetess whose songs are still sung in the Valley.
Khaleej Times |
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Construction Causes Bad Vibes At Capitol Records
Standing in the photo-lined hallway, you can almost hear the history. One picture shows Frank Sinatra crooning into a sleek, silver microphone, his fedora tipped back. In another, Nat ing Cole sits in front of a music stand in a crisp, white V-neck sweater.
POLLSTAR |
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Music Under the Stars returns to the Toledo Zoo
Wednesday, July 02, 2008 at 4:04 p.m. Another season of Music Under the Stars begins Sunday, July 13 at the Toledo Zoo. The free concert series features the Toledo Symphony Concert Band in the ambience of the Toledo Zoo's historic Amphitheatre.
NBC 24 Toledo |
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Make It A Safe Fourth Of July For Your Pets
The rockets' red glare and bombs bursting in air might make for patriotic celebrations for us humans, but your pet will feel differently.
The Tampa Tribune |
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Marissa Moss: Fleet Foxes: Live in Concert (and in Flannel)
The first time I heard Fleet Foxes, I thought I liked them because I listened to the album on vinyl. But when I heard them live, I realized that their warmth and honestly came from the bandmembers themselves.
HuffingtonPost |
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Gates Opening For First Race Meet At Fair Grounds
Grandstands of fans will welcome pari-mutuel horse racing back to the Gillespie County Fair Grounds as the racing season opens with the July Fourth Racing Festival Friday and Saturday.
Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post |
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MUSIC: Don’t Laugh
by Aaron Jentzen In the ’90s alternative-era high school, Ween fandom seemed like a sign and countersign—a way to distinguish the playful music freaks from the lumpen, gloomy grunge-listeners.
Nashville Scene |
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MUSIC: Psychedelic Warriors
by Ned Raggett The Black Angels preserve the past even as they progress
Nashville Scene |
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MUSIC: Love of Rock
Over the past several years, America—slowly, gradually, perhaps not a little reluctantly—appears to have decided it liked Poison after all.
Nashville Scene |
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SCENECAST: Episode 139
Scenecast Episode 139 is the rocket in your red glare with fireworks from Scott Hylbert, Turbo Fruits, Sammy Hagar, Black Angels, Steeldrivers, Lisa Loeb, Gretel, Ween, the Chet Atkins Tribute at The Factory and other surprises.
Nashville Scene |
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