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Fundraiser for Cowtown Ballroom documentary
A concert to raise money to complete a documentary about Kansas City’s Cowtown Ballroom will be held from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. July 18 at the RecordBar, 1020 Westport Road.
The Kansas City Star |
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Prepare your pets for rockets’ glare, booms
The Fourth of July can be enjoyable for the entire family, including pets, if the proper precautions are taken. Many animals are scared of the booming and bright lights associated with fireworks. “The pets become so unglued,” said Jim Bader, a veterinarian at Mapleview Animal Hospital, 185 Panther Drive in Holland Township.
The Holland Sentinel |
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City gets early start on holiday
New Albany residents didn't let a little moisture keep them from showing up at the city amphitheater overlooking the Ohio River to listen to music and watch some pyrotechnics.
Louisville Courier-Journal |
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Jessica Simpson Finding Success With Country Song
Despite naysayers claiming that she wouldn't forge a successful country music career following the commercial failure of her last pop album, Jessica Simpson has found herself a U.S. hit with her new country song 'Come On Over', which cracked the top 30 on Billboard's country singles chart this week - and it's gaining momentum.
Undercover |
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Carmen jams with a Texas touch
From Wednesday to Sunday, Carmen Hilbert joins a collection of lone-star imports at her uncle's restaurant, Tim's Texas Roadhouse. Hilbert brings the music. With fiddle in hand and a guitarist for accompaniment, she rocks the bar that is heavily represented by Texan patrons.
China Daily |
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Area celebrates patriotic holiday
A scattering of red, white and blue covered the Rocky Mount Athletic Complex on Thursday as hundreds of sunscreen-covered, bug-spray-carrying residents ushered in the July Fourth weekend with music, food and colorful explosions.
Rocky Mount Telegram |
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Fireworks Stress The Pets
For many, fireworks are one of the highlights of celebrating the birth of this nation but for pets fourth of July can be a time of great stress. Many animals, particularly dogs, are bothered by the sight and sounds of fireworks. Experts suggest keeping the animal indoors and in a basement where the sound would be muffled can help keep the animal calm. Also playing calming music as a way to help ...
FOX 40 Binghamton |
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Songwriters threaten 'war' over plans to alter royalties collection
Songwriters including France's Charles Aznavour and Bee Gees star Robin Gibb, yesterday threatened to "declare war" and pull their works off the airwaves if the European Union proceeds to change the way music royalties are collected.
Financial Times |
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Blues fest opens to perfect weather, dancing crowds
As outdoor music festivals go, it's hard to imagine a more picture-perfect start than Thursdays kickoff of the Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival at Tom McCall Waterfront Park.
The Oregonian |
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Orchestra preparing for Oct. 5 debut
The stage is nearly set for the opening performance of the Neponset Valley Philharmonic Orchestra - the region's first full-size, professional orchestra.
The Daily News Transcript |
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Music store owner adds digital downloads
If you can't beat them, join them.
Greeley Tribune |
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Plenty of area fireworks to mark the Fourth
Onslow Pines Park's July Fourth Freedom Festival - Onslow Pines Picnic in the Park begins at 2 p.m. July 4, and ends with the fireworks display, scheduled for 9:15 p.m.
Jacksonville Daily News |
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Fourth festivities in The Woodlands set to ignite
THE WOODLANDS — This Independence Day, the 11th Annual Red, Hot & Blue Festival and Fireworks Extravaganza in The Woodlands will be celebrated with one of the greatest fireworks displays in the greater Houston area....
The Conroe Courier |
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Bono Speaks On The Music Industry
U2 front man Bono has had his say on the current state of the music industry, in a sternly worded letter.
Undercover |
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Victoria and David Beckham the musical
A musical based on the lives of Victoria and David Beckham is in production. The satirical play, entitled 'MacBecks', is set to open in January. Long Road Productions, who are involved in the musical and have previously worked with 'Riverdance', say the production draws inspiration from Shakespeare.
Undercover |
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Jay-Z Says He'd Be Open To Working With Noel Gallagher And Oasis: 'I Don't Bear Any Grudge' For Glastonbury Dis
Jay-Z has had tremendous success during his tour of Europe, bowling over fans with a slew of festival appearances, including his ...
MTV Asia |
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Donna Summer adds sweet sounds to summer tour
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donna Summer says she approached her summer tour like a chocolate-chip cookie. The 59-year-old singer said that for the first time, she is incorporating all the music from a new album and most of her hits into the show.
Palladium-Item |
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Rare song manuscript found in flea market
A rare and original manuscript of one of America's most patriotic songs has been discovered in a flea market bargain.
CNN.com |
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Spike Lee to Film Broadway's Passing Strange
Two-time Academy Award nominee Spike Lee will film three performances of the new Broadway musical Passing Strange, according to a report on the Entertainment Weekly website.
Playbill |
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[UMNS-ALL-NEWS] UMNS# 280-United Methodist to do 'magic' for Disney
>United Methodist to do 'magic' for Disney >Jul. 3, 2008 NOTE: Photographs are available at http://umns.umc.org . >By Jacqueline L. Campbell* PITTSBURGH (UMNS)-As a church music director and Disney Parks' first-ever "chief magic official," Justin Muchoney wants to build meaningful relationships and help people experience the wonders life has to offer.
Worldwide Faith News |
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Gov't seals deal with Rocksteady filmmakers
The Jamaican government has imposed a number of conditionalities to the filmmakers GRTR INC, in order to ensure that the island benefits from the Rocksteady documentary.
The Jamaica Observer |
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Church Service for Fourth of July
There are church services for Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, why not Fourth of July eve? At St. Margeret's Episcopal Church in west Little Rock, a packed house turned out for a patriotic beginning to the three-day weekend.
KTHV Little Rock |
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Music Review: Panic at the Disco - Pretty. Odd.
Oh sure, there's posturing and posing all over this. That's the point. By ditching the exclamatory blotch, it seems that Panic at the Disco have returned to the musical scene with The Beatles and the Beach Boys firmly couched in their perception, legendary producer Rob Mathes in the booth, and strings and mixing done at Abbey Road.The results are captivating, as this young band has produced an ...
Blogcritics.org |
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Beyonce bags £500,000 gig
Beyonce Knowles is set to receive £500,000 for a one-off performance. The 'Crazy in Love' singer - who recently married rapper Jay-Z - is set to receive £250,000 for an appearance at the Bermuda music festival, with a further £250,000 to cover her expenses.
Undercover |
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Lily Allen to quit music
Lily Allen has announced she may quit music. The 23-year-old singer revealed she will give up singing if her eagerly-anticipated second album, tentatively titled 'Stuck on the Naughty Step', is a flop.
Undercover |
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