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Jason Aldean makes a name for himself
Jason Aldean has spent much of the past two years touring with two of the biggest acts country music has to offer -- Rascal Flatts in 2007 and Tim McGraw this summer.
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review |
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Variety is the spice at Westmoreland Festival
From a "Making Music Tent" to graffiti artists to Pittsburgh Pirates alumni Bob Friend and Frank Thomas, the Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival is ...
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
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The Coast finds rock stardom is no easy ride
In eight years of touring, there have been many lessons learned by The Coast, a band from Toronto. Foremost being that rock 'n' roll is hardly ever a glamorous profession.
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review |
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Composer sets new tone in move from modernism
Paul Moravec is one of the "new tonalists," following a path away from 12-tone or atonal music. It has brought him great success, including the 2004 Pulitzer Prize for music.
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review |
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Richard Jones and Ultz
The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant is a major new lesbian opera that opens the 2005/2006 season at English National Opera. With an all-female cast and a formidable production team, the poignant love story has been written by one of Europe’s most celebrated composers, Gerald Barry.
RainbowNetwork.com |
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Hot picks: Holiday concert, '250 Years of Plants,' Volunteer Jam
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra offers its traditional Fourth of July weekend outdoor concerts on Saturday and Sunday, with both programs led by resident conductor Daniel Meyer.
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review |
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SOUND OFF
MUSIC CDs
The Post and Courier |
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Toby Keith shows more commercial than concert
Midway through Toby Keith's performance Sunday night at the North Charleston Coliseum, I finally had to turn away. No, I didn't have a problem with Keith's performance, although I'm far from what you might call a fan of the guy's music.
The Post and Courier |
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Local Scene: 'YEP Fest, The Morning Light, The Coast
The new home on the Schenley Plaza was a winner for the WYEP Summer Music Festival last Saturday night. ...
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
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An 'oasis' for karaoke and heavy metal fans
The Oasis Bar & Grill on James Island is one of the few Lowcountry music venues that cater specifically to fans of hard rock and heavy metal music.
The Post and Courier |
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Nigerian Talents on Show at THISDAY Music Festival
Rising Nigerian music stars will take the centre stage at the 2008 edition of THISDAY Music and Fashion Festival in Abuja on July 11 and Lagos on July 13.
This Day |
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CEDAR RAPIDSDetails set for fireworks at KirkwoodThe Freedom Festival fireworks show at Kirkwood Community College will begin at 9:45 p.m. Friday.Gates open at 7:30 p.m. The primary viewing area for those with lawn chairs or blankets is the Linn Hall east parking lot. Parking will be available in the Linn Hall west parking lot, as well as most other parking lots on the Kirkwood campus. Remote ...
The Gazette |
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TV Preview: Washington's time to sparkle
Jimmy Smits has participated in PBS's Fourth of July concert before, but he will host for the first time on Friday. ...
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
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Fireworks Go Fourth And Multiply
Hillsborough Fourth of July Celebration; family fun features face painters, balloon artists, live music and more; 2 p.m.Friday (fireworks at 9 p.m.); free; Channelside Bay Plaza, 615 Channelside Drive, Tampa; (813) 223-4250
The Tampa Tribune |
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HOT TICKET
• Thursday, July 3 — The Haddonfield Massacre and Recovery Period at the Meridian Underground Music Exchange, 817 22nd Ave., 7 p.m. Free. • Friday-Saturday, July 4-5 — L.B. and the Dominoes at The Echo on C Street, 8 p.m. $5 cover.
The Meridian Star |
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New EP out by local band Shielded by the Protector
Local band Shielded by the Protector has recently released a new self-titled EP. The six-song compilation is reminiscent of '70's prog-rock, but with songs like "Army of Ninjas" and "System H2O", the quartet has a much better sense of humor than its '70s counterparts.
The Meridian Star |
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Pearl River Resort welcomes Jupiter's Ring
CHOCTAW – Jupiter’s Ring, the youngest group of musicians ever to play a major music festival, opening for the likes of Prince, Pink Floyd and Jack Johnson, will bring its rock and roll sound to Pearl River Resort.
The Meridian Star |
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Renovations complete, Wolf Trap is calling
Performing arts center Wolf Trap begins 2008 season with a new look but always great talent
The Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star |
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SEE THE ROCKETS' RED GLARE FRIDAY CELEBRATE AMERICAN FREEDOM AT A VARIETY OF LOCATIONS IN THE AREA
Fourth of July will be filled with entertainment for all ages at a variety of locations
The Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star |
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Cellular South Pops concert set for July 4
Make plans to be at Bonita Lakes for this year's exciting 4th of July festivities sponsored by Cellular South.
The Meridian Star |
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Slain couple met in Utah
Family members in Cedar City, Utah, said Wednesday that Kilynna Blake and her son, Dayan, 2, had only recently moved to Rock Falls, Ill., to be with Kilynna Blake’s fiance, Brock Branson, and be closer to Branson’s 10-year-old son.
Quad-City Times |
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REVIEW: Alicia Keys
Seeing Alicia Keys on Tuesday night at the Marcus Amphitheater brought to mind an important but easily overlooked fact about the music business: Performers have a natural habitat.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |
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Area cities to mark Fourth of July
Music, parades, fireworks, lots of local flavor on tap.
San Antonio Express-News & KENS 5 |
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Ford City welcomes home Corbin Hanner
Bob Corbin and Dave Hanner, a longtime presence on the national music scene, will prove as much Friday, when they return to their hometown for a performance at Ford City Heritage Days.
Valley News Dispatch |
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Pop princess Kylie receives her OBE
Pop princess Kylie Minogue will be rewarded for two decades of hit music making when she receives an OBE from the Prince of Wales.
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