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Brian McCollum's Big Gigs
This is a big stretch for Michigan music festivals -- you can find ample coverage elsewhere in this section -- but here's a taste of other music goings-on this holiday week.
Detroit Free Press |
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Music Briefs for July 3, 2007
Vanessa Hudgens to perform in Utah Attention all "High School Musical" lovers: Actress and singer Vanessa Hudgens, who stars as "Gabrielle" in the successful Disney movie franchise, will be a headline performer at this year's Utah State Fair.
Provo Daily Herald |
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New music on the shelves
Pop
The Olympian |
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Changing the sound
You're one of the fastest-rising stars of post-rock instrumental music.
Arizona Daily Star |
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Head north next weekend
The Made in the Shade Beer Tasting Festival features more than 100 specialty and microbrews, including Tucson beers like Nimbus. There's also live music, food and exhibits for those at least 21. Like the Great Tucson Beer Festival, this is an annual fundraiser for Sun Sounds of Arizona.
Arizona Daily Star |
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Which summer song will reign supreme?
Jams from Maroon 5, Lil Wayne, New Kids on the Block and Chris Brown are all contenders
Contra Costa Times |
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Rhinebeck again welcomes young German musicians
RHINEBECK - The Rhinebeck area is again hosting young musical guests from the community's sister city, Rheinbach, Germany.
Kingston Daily Freeman |
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Chicopee festival set for weekend
CHICOPEE - The third annual Fest-of-All begins its four-day run today at Szot Park, with a special appearance by former Red Sox catcher Doug Mirabelli on Saturday.
The Republican |
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Three Reasons to Sign Up for the Granada’s Youth Summer Drama Class
All up-and-coming theater folk, take note: For the first time ever, the newly restored Granada Theatre will be hosting its very own summer session of applied drama classes for kids, starting Monday, July 14.
Santa Barbara Independent |
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Fabiano doesn't disappoint in 'La Boheme'
Rossen Milanov and the Philadelphia Orchestra brought concert opera back to Philadelphia's Mann Center Tuesday evening. Puccini's "La Boheme" provided the calling card for a youthful cast of singers making their orchestra and Mann Center debuts.
Courier-Post |
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Music lovers gather to hear country tunes
It might have been just a little warm outside, but that didn't bother music lovers Saturday at La Encantada.
Arizona Daily Star |
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Black Dog Music Fest to feature 20-plus acts on July 27
The July 27 Black Dog Music Fest, featuring some of the top folk, alt-country and rock acts in the area, is a benefit for the Music Through the Ages Fund, a music-education concept honoring the late Dennis Monroe.
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle |
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Music Academy Pays Tribute to Composer Olivier Messiaen
Ask musicians to describe the work of Olivier Messiaen, the marvelously original composer whose centennial is being celebrated this year, and certain words keep turning up.
Santa Barbara Independent |
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THE PULSE OF ENTERTAINMENT: ASCAP R&S Awards honors New Edition; Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins is now on DVD, and Sanaa ...
*The ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards was held recently at The Beverly Hilton Hotel and was hosted by Grammy Award winning song writer Johnta’ Austin. This year ASCAP honored New Edition with the Golden Note Award.
Eurweb |
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Celebrate your freedom with a concert
Artists scheduled to take the stage include Joe Bouchard of Blue Oyster Cult, David Jenkins of Pablo Cruise, Larry Hoppen of Orleans, Jimi Jamison of Survivor, Robbie Dupree, Peter Rivera, Joe Lynn Turner, Spencer Davis, Gary U.S. Bonds and John Cafferty.
Poughkeepsie Journal |
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Harmonix Music Systems
Q: Harmonix has significantly contributed to the changing face of videogames in the past few years - what's your view on the way that increasingly casual and social titles have taken hold?
gamesindustry.biz |
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ITTY BITTY BITS: Audra's 'Allegro'; Booker T, Memphis Horns in Musicians Hall; FX nabs 'Hancock'; Mandela off ...
*Audra McDonald joins other Broadway veterans for the first complete recording of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein's Allegro, which features a 50-piece orchestra.
Eurweb |
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Harmonix Music Systems
Harmonix' senior designer has told GamesIndustry.biz that he believes the interactivity found in titles such as Guitar Hero and Rock Band enable players to get closer to music tracks than they would by simply listening alone.
gamesindustry.biz |
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Event to honor artists
Adventure Art Gallery has scheduled a reception honoring local artists and their work with a backdrop of varied music.
The Sacramento Bee |
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WU TANG'S GZA/GENIUS LAUNCHES SOLO TOUR: Rapper to get cross country trek underway in late August.
*Wu-Tang Clan member GZA/Genius today kicks off two warm-up shows in Canada before launching a North American solo tour in late August, reports Live Daily.
Eurweb |
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Middle Tennessee Datebook: Fireworks aren't only hot event
Music City Hot Chicken Festival
The Tennessean |
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Foothills students, alums go for drama
Many of the production staffers for a recent performance of "The Sound of Music" at Catalina Foothills High School are current or former theater students at the school.
Arizona Daily Star |
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Emmylou Harris returns to her roots
Emmylou Harris originally wanted to emulate folk singer Joan Baez.
The Record |
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LIVE MUSIC!
ALTERNATIVE JAZZ Critters Buggin The members of Critters Buggin keep so busy that it’s a rare treat when they get together to perform – and you should seize any opportunity to watch these extraordinary musicians play. Drummer Matt Chamberlain has recorded or performed ...
Portland Tribune |
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Wednesday, July 09, 2008
Artisan Center Theater The Music Man. Meredith Willson’s musical about a con artist who tries to bilk an Indiana town of its money. Thru Jul 12. Belaire Theater, 420 E Pipeline Rd, Hurst. $6-13. 817-284-1200.
Fort Worth Weekly |
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