|
Celebration Brims With Patriotism
SEBRING — Fourth of July at Highlands Little Theatre was the place on Friday to hum along with, tap your foot or sing along to patriotic tunes, while remembering the origins of our country. The audience walked through history on a wave of song and dance during several half-hour productions at the day long American Heritage Celebration. The landmark theater was packed with celebrants, most ...
Highlands Today |
|
Led Zeppelin Won't Lend Music to Rhythm Games
Despite the success of Guitar Hero and Rock Band, you won't see Led Zeppelin's iconic tunes pop up in either game any time soon. The band isn't comfortable giving gaming companies access to the group's master recordings -- a necessary step in adding the band to any game.
Wired News |
|
Gallagher wants crackdown on knife crimes
Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher expressed how disturbed he is by the rising number of knife crimes among youths when he accepted an award in England this week.Eighteen young people have been slain in London this year, 13 from knife wounds.The BBC quoted Gallagher as saying when Oasis was honored with a lifetime achievement at the Silver Clef music awards ceremony that it was a pity scumbags are ...
Moldova.org |
|
The gentler side of anger
If you’re one of those people who think superannuated rockers from the late 1960s have no business going on tour, you’ll get a kick out of Neil Young’s new film CSNY: Déjà Vu . It’s nearly 40 years since the heyday of the folk-rock super-group Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, and this documentary charts the reunion of the old gang in 2006 for one more road trip.
Financial Times |
|
Grace Episcopal Cathedral Holds Independence Day Service
Patriotic hymns and music filled Grace Episcopal Cathedral Friday morning at its Independence Day service.
WIBW Topeka |
|
Tonight in Rock: The West that Won the 4th
Dave Koenig of LA-based Spindrift, Little Radio Day Party, Red Eyed Fly, SXSW 2008, Austin, TX Photo by Andy Sternberg/LAist There can't be a better match between Fourth of July and good local rock music than with Spindrift , the indie western-esque band that is one of our favorites. Friday, July 4, 2008 Castledoor @ The Scene Balobi Bandeko @ Temple Bar Marty and ...
LAist |
|
Music Review: Elvis Presley - His Hand In Mine
Essential Elvis: Chapter 8. Elvis Presley released his first full gospel album on November 10, 1960. He had previously released the four song EP, Peace In The Valley, whose tracks also appeared on the Elvis Christmas Album. His Hand In Mine, however, was a full studio effort featuring classic gospel and spiritual songs of the day. When looking at the Elvis catalogue of...
Blogcritics.org |
|
Dan Simmons works at putting himself out of a job
As the band director at Elizabeth City Middle School and church musician for Riverside United Methodist Church (RUMC), it can be said that Dan Simmons lives and breathes music. And at RUMC, the music is anything but predictable, but that's nothing new for Simmons.
The Daily Advance |
|
Tate: Secular vs. Christian
There has often been a controversy over what constitutes gospel music vs. 'worldly' music. Many artists over the years, such as Amy Grant, have crossed over from their gospel music roots into the mainstream and received praise from some and disdain from others. On the other hand, artists like MxPx and P.O.D, are ambiguous about their religious leanings, choosing instead to reside in the ...
The Daily Advance |
|
Gallagher wants crackdown on knife crimes
LONDON, July 4 (UPI) -- Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher expressed how disturbed he is by the rising number of knife crimes among youths when he accepted an award in England this week.
UPI |
|
Thousands play at Mountain Rest's Hillbilly Day
The 49th Annual Hillbilly Day combined entertainment, food, and music for a day of fun.
Anderson Independent-Mail |
|
People: The Boss' fortuneteller was right
Bruce Springsteen pays tribute to a boardwalk fortuneteller he made famous in a song on her death. ... ZZ Top has signed a new record deal with Rick Rubin's American Recordings imprint through Columbia... and more.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer |
|
Country singer Joe Barr performing at paddling center
Branson — Country recording artist Joe Barr kicked off July 4 activities at PaddlingCenter.com in Cape Fair, where all-day live music, food, a beer garden and 9:30 p.m. fireworks are planned.
The Springfield News-Leader |
|
Bowling Green Chamber Orchestra Holds Fireworks Extravaganza
Today is the Fourth of July and what better way to celebrate than with family and friends at this year's Star Spangled Spectacular!
WBKO Bowling Green |
|
New Fourth of July Festival in the Capital City
Organizers are kicking off a new Fourth of July event in the capital city. It's called Mississippi "Live" Statewide. The three-day event is being held at Smith-Wills Stadium on Lakeland Drive. It includes an auto and bike show on Friday and Saturday.
WLBT 3 Jackson |
|
The Sugars - Cursed by Rock N' Roll
It's time for the British trio to take their darkly authentic slant on bygone thrills to a wider audience.. There was a good reason that our grandparents tried to ban it; from the insouciant hip swivel of Elvis to the iconic, burning stare of young Jimmy Dean, the vibrant spirit of rock n' roll has been always been about rebellion, a Dionysian obsession with youth and the pain of a broken ...
Blogcritics.org |
|
HOMELESS ORGANIZATIONS HONORED
SUSAN POAG/THE TIMES-PICAYUNE Essence and tbs presented local non-profits addressing homelessness with checks for $2500 per charity in honor of Tyler Perry and his commitment to community service during the 2008 Essence Music Festival Empowerment Seminars at the New Orleans Convention Center Friday, July 4, 2008 .(ltor) Stacy Horn Koch of Covenant House, B.B. St. Roman of New Orleans Police ...
New Orleans Times-Picayune |
|
Village Harmony Concert
Village Harmony's Teen Concert tour makes a stop in Foster this Saturday. Village Harmony's Teen Concert tour makes its only Rhode Island stop in Foster this Saturday.
Westerly Sun |
|
Faith Booming Amid Downtown Development
(SPRINGFIELD) -- Development in downtown Springfield continues to grow with new businesses, a popular art scene and various live music venues. But did you know it's also a place to worship? A local group is working to help build faith in center city.
KOLR - KSFX Ozarks |
|
Funding for Guysborough County
Harbourview Centre and for festivals and events
101.5FM The Hawk |
|
It's here! Bayfest ready to rock
By TARA HAGAN The Observer Organizer Michele Stokley had just two words Friday as the set-up for Sarnia’s biggest calendar event of the year cranking into high gear. “It’s here.” Sarnia Bayfest 2008 — the largest in the summer music festival’s 10 year history [...]
Sarnia Observer |
|
Linked by Eugenia Loli-Queru on Mon 7th May 2007 23:22 UTC
" In this chapter from the ExtremeTech book 'Hacking Ubuntu: Serious Hacks Mods and Customizations' you'll learn how to set up the operating system to your taste with things like changing the startup music, the background, fonts, icons, and colors, and navigating the Nautilus file manager - on both PCs and Macs."
OS News |
|
Loyal following for Marathon's outdoor summer concerts
People who have grown accustomed to enjoying live outdoor music in the summer along the north shore will not be disappointed as Marathon's Concerts in the Parking Lot series continues to offer free entertainment on the asphalt of Superior Place Mall.
TB Television |
|
Apple Expo dates confirmed, events detailed
Apple Expo '08 ñ Europe's major Apple conference, akin to Macworld in the US ñ is set to occur from September 17th to the 20th in Paris, France, and the organization has detailed several of the planned events. The Unofficial Apple Weblog details that the conference will see two iPhone events among the 30 other currently planned occasions. Access to...
MacNN |
|
Essence Fest opens in New Orleans
Big Sam's Funky Nation jump-started the Essence Music Festival, which is celebrating its 14th year.
The Clarion-Ledger |
|
|