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Piano man
Piano Arts owner William Pelto repairs, tunes, and sells pianos out of an old wool mill in Manchester.
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Musicpoint Announces 2008 Growth
Australian digital delivery company Musicpoint has reported a 112% increase in usage for the first 6 months of 2008. The first half of the year has seen Musicpoint usage to radio increase to the point of a download every 5 minutes.
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Essence forums aim to empower
Three jam-packed evenings of entertainment will draw thousands to the city for the Essence Music Festival, but as the extravaganza gets under way Friday, the sounds of Chris Brown on the main stage in the Superdome and the party atmosphere in the "superlounges" aren't the only big attractions.
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Fireworks from UCO should be easy to see
EDMOND — Just about anyone in Edmond will have a good view of the LibertyFest fireworks display this Independence Day. Bob Meinders, LibertyFest fireworks chairman, said organizers use large shells that fly high for the show, which is about 30 minutes of constant fireworks choreographed to music on the University of Central Oklahoma station, 90.1 FM. The show starts at 10 p.m. and the campus ...
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Guilford to host Jewish Festival
GUILFORD — The third annual Shoreline Jewish Festival will be held noon to 6 p.m. July 16 on the Green.
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Saluda's 45th Annual Coon Dog Day
It's a day for the dogs, and a good excuse for music and fun, when raccoon dogs go on display in Saluda. Events include a parade, a dog refreshment area, dog adoption, a bench show, treeing contest and annual night hunt. For information, call (828) 7
The News & Observer |
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FULL VOLUME
his weekend's 14th annual Essence Music Festival is expected to draw crowds that match last year's despite a national economic downturn and a new producer for the festival.
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Plethora of festivals sure to entertain all
You might as well stay close to home this summer. Between downtown Rapid City’s new Summer Nights on Seventh — featuring music, food, arts and family activities every Thursday night from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. — to a host of area festivals, there’s plenty to keep you, your family and your summer guests entertained. Here are a few events to put on your calendar:
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Floodstock unites local and regional bands
Matthew Kane, singer for Cedar Rapids country pop band Greenbrier, has spent the last few weeks helping his brothers recover their personal belongings from their flooded homes.His brothers' homes, in Norway and Cedar Rapids, were destroyed by floodwaters.Despite having his hands full helping out his family members, Kane jumped at the chance to perform with Greenbrier at Floodstock 2008, a ...
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Pratt: 'I like songs that have a story'
Local singer, songwriter and comedian Gordy Pratt will be involved in this weekend’s Performers' Gallery at the Bullock Hotel in Deadwood, and plans to attend the Black Hills Songwriters workshop June 23-27. He took a few minutes to discuss songwriting and share a little bit about his personal process.
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The process of song
People who have a song inside themselves but need help getting it out will get some assistance from the Black Hills Songwriters. The group will host its 12th annual songwriting workshop June 23-27 featuring guitar master and songwriter Chuck Pyle.
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Details set for fireworks at Kirkwood
The 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 parking with shuttle service will be available in ...
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to come and see the country," Tyson told the Herald Sun newspaper. Warne, who retired from test cricket last year with a record 708 wickets, was last month named among Australia’s least-trusted people and has begun a new career as a poker professional.
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What would Madea say?
Independence Day is the perfect day for New Orleans and the Essence Music Festival to honor Tyler Perry.
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All-State Lutheran Choir to perform Sunday in Crookston; Fagerlund is a member
St. Paul's Lutheran Church is privileged to host a performance of the Minnesota All-State Lutheran Choir (MASLC) on Sunday, June 22, at 7:30 p.m. in the church. The concert is free and open to the public, with refreshments and fellowship following the concert. St. Paul's member Naomi Fagerlund, who recently graduated from Crookston High School, is a member of the choir for the second year in a ...
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Concert tickets on sale
Steve Miller (right) and Joe Cocker, 7:30 p.m. next Thursday at Radio City Music Hall, Manhattan. $54.50 to $99.50. Ticketmaster. Umphrey's McGee and Sound Tribe Sector 9, 8 p.m. July 24, Roseland Ballroom, 239 W. 52nd St., Manhattan. $36. Ticketmaster.
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TOP 10
Bryan, Soldier Field. Chicago (June 21): $4,063,663. 2. Rock on the Range, Columbus Crew Stadium, Columbus, Ohio (May 17 and 18): $2,699,046.
The Record |
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New late summer festival being planned
A celebration of food, entertainment and family fun will come to life Aug. 29 and 30 with the first Celetastity at Blackberry Farm, 100 S. Barnes Road in Aurora.
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St. Louis invites flood of River Benders for free music, fireworks
ST. LOUIS - The show will go on across the Mississippi River while Alton's fireworks stay on the ground. "We're so sorry Alton had to cancel their fireworks," said Missy Slay, executive director of Fair Saint Louis . "But we certainly invite everyone to come to St. Louis and share in our celebration.
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'One of my favorite things to do' - roanoke.com
Jimmy Fortune will once again headline Radford's July 4 event. RADFORD -- Jimmy Fortune calls Allen "Big Al" Hall a kindred spirit. Fortune, a Country Music Hall of Famer and headliner of this year's Radford Fourth of July celebration, met Radford resident Hall years ago at a concert and the two quickly became friends.
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Australia crime victims demand Mike Tyson bar
CANBERRA (Reuters) - Australian crime victims are demanding ex-heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson be barred from entering the country to take part in a professional poker tournament with retired cricketer Shane Warne.
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Troy Orchestra’s premier performance tonight
TROY — The Troy Orchestra, formed earlier this year, will make its debut performance for a special Independence Day production at 6 p.m. today in Riverfront Park behind city hall.
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Summer symposium brings musical talent to Braden stage
Four summers ago, eccentric banjo man Bela Fleck brought himself and his three Flecktones to the stage of the annual Music for All (formerly Bands of America) Symposium at Illinois State University.
The Pantagraph |
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'Urinetown' musical christens amphitheater along the trail
NORMAL -- When you gotta go, you gotta go. To see "Urinetown," that it is. There are at least two sound reasons folks will feel that pressing urge this weekend.
The Pantagraph |
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Rock and blues meets gypsy swing and jazz
Smokin' Joe is a little bit rock & roll; Bnois King is a little bit jazz & blues. Put the two together, and you get the double-whammy Texas duo known as Smokin' Joe Kubek & Bnois King, the headliners for this year's annual GLT Summer Concert on the downtown Bloomington square.
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