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Today in the arts
sharedstory MUSIC MOE. The American jam band/improvisational rock group performs. 8 p.m. $40. Ives Concert Park, Westside Campus of Western Connecticut State University, Danbury.
Stamford Advocate |
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Eddie Money closes out the concerts
Eddie Money (8:30 p.m.): Starting with 1978's "Baby Hold On," New York native Eddie Money scored a string of hits that still get radio play, including "Two Tickets to Paradise" and "Take Me Home Tonight." Prior to Money's performance, the Zombies will play at 7 p.m. and are sure to include their British Invasion-era hits "She's Not There" and "Time of the Season" in their set.
Pioneer Press |
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The Zombies testing new songs on tour
The Zombies will have some new music to play for audiences this summer — even if it's not likely to be released until 2009.
Pioneer Press |
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Silver Lake dance raises cash for FD
SILVER LAKE — Country music blared across Schmalfeldt Park Saturday evening and a small but jovial crowd danced on the park’s basketball court. The band and dancing were part of the Silver Lake Fireman Days, a small-scale summer festival held every year for at least the last decade.
Kenosha News |
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Local calendar, July 6
TODAY LifeHouse Theater's musical adaptation of "Treasure Island," 2:15 p.m. at the theater at 1135 N. Church St., Redlands. Performances continue at 7:30 p.m. Fridays, 2:15 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays and 2:15 p.m. Sundays through July 20. There is one Thursday evening performance, at 7:30 July 17. The performances on Saturday, July 12, will feature interpretation for the hearing impaired. Advance ...
Redlands Daily Facts |
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Musical of Musicals (The Musical!): Dancing, singing, snickering
In recent years, Broadway musicals have made a resurgence in pop culture, from successful film adaptations like Chicago and Dreamgirls to shows that spoof musicals even as they indulge in their conventions. Urinetown and Spamalot, both of which have graced Madison stages within the last year or so, are prime examples of this genre.
Isthmus |
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Lee 'Scratch' Perry, hitmaker
The music was an irresistible fusion of Perry's wacked-out, hypnotic vocals and W.K.'s thunderous party beats. The song was 'quot;Pum Pum'quot; (pronounced 'quot;Poom Poom'quot;), the first single from Perry's forthcoming Repentance, set for release in August.
Isthmus |
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Belleville American Music Festival: Strings attached
Geoff Wilbourn makes no bones about it. The 3rd annual Belleville American Music Festival, which takes place July 11 and 12, conforms to the personal tastes of its founders.
Isthmus |
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Jazz up jeans pocket to tote MP3 player
Fifty years ago, a transistor radio was a revolutionary way to hear music when people were away from home. A small, battery-powered radio was just the thing for a summer day at the beach. For the first time, people could pack their favorite Beach Boys tunes into beach bags along with tanning oil and towels. Times have changed since engineer and inventor Masaru Ibuka and his friend Akio Morita ...
The Myrtle Beach Sun News |
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Downside Risk and the Agenda
Last month I was in London, winding up a music project at George Martin’s AIR Studios; but a journalist is never off duty, and anytime I travel I also observe. I love talking to strangers if only for data; hearing others’ varying life stories helps me shape a more accurate perception of the world’s real economic state of affairs. Besides, these conversations never fail to remind me that everyone ...
Fort Worth Star-Telegram |
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Northwest suburbs in 60 seconds
Apply to youth committee; trail 12K race in Palatine; Music Man cast to help flood victims
Daily Herald |
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Mold drives family from 'dream' home
Anyone entering the home of Benjamin and Joy Allen on Daniel Island must wear a protective mask. At first it appears that a family lives there, like they just stepped out for a while. The kids' rocking horse and stuffed animals are there. The kitchen is well-stocked. But a large rectangular hole has been cut into a wall.
The Post and Courier |
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Hispanic center sees growth
JONESBORO — From humble beginnings the Hispanic Community Center has come to provide humanitarian services to more than 5,000 Northeast Arkansans each year, said Gina Gomez, executive director of the organization.
Jonesboro Sun |
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Galveston native Taubert up for jazz award
Galveston native Kathryn McDonald Taubert put aside jazz singing years ago, but now at age 62, she’s nominated for an International Jazz Award.
Galveston County Daily News |
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Higher gas prices have more people taking the train
MILWAUKEE — In the dormitory car of the Empire Builder, Conductor Jim Brando shuffles through the ticket stubs, sorting them by destination and checking them against his manifest as the train zips through the Wisconsin countryside.
La Crosse Tribune |
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WEATHER FOR STROUDSBURG:
ELYSBURG (AP) — Dave Wasson's self-playing band organ consists of 456 wooden pipes of different sizes and sounds that he has hand-crafted over 23 years.
Pocono Record |
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Fun in the forest
Singer and storyteller Laura Boosinger plays today at the Songcatchers Music Series at the Cradle of Forestry in Pisgah National Forest. The folk duo Evening Post opens the show at 2 p.m. Admission is $6, $3 for ages 4-15. Call 877-3130.
Asheville Citizen-Times |
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Cleveland State University's Summer Stages does eight shows in five weeks at the Factory Theater
•Three shows -- drama, comedy, musical, the trifecta -- opening 1-2-3 this week at CSU's Factory Theater and running in repertory through Sunday, Aug. 10. The raucous "Rough Crossing" opens Thursday the folk tale "Dark of the Moon" Friday and the rock musical "Two Gentlemen of Verona" on Saturday.
The Plain Dealer |
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Jonesing for some rich, catchy music
Local singer-songwriters may be a dime a dozen, but Courtney Jones is one in a million. She is the artist every singer-songwriter wants to be: charming, modest, and unquestionably talented.
Oregon Daily Emerald |
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CD reviews: Great Big Sea should score a great big hit
Great Big Sea's music always has had a foot in the music of its native Newfoundland.
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review |
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Royal Lane rocks in Celebration
CLINTON— The day was partly cloudy and hot but the fun and activities went off with enthusiasm and excitement as the celebration of our nation’s birthday began at Royal Lane Park sponsored by the Clinton Recreation and Parks Department.
Sampson Independent |
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ON THE AISLE
Recall the sassy, classy music of the 1930s and '40s in "The All Night Strut," beginning at 8 p.m. Friday at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, 2880 Mountain Road.
Richmond Times-Dispatch |
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2:15 p.m. - Drum clinic with Larry Franquez set for July 19
2:15 p.m., July 6 — The 12th annual drum clinic will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. July 19 at the new Shimbros Music Store, in the former Gold’s Gym, Route 8, Maite. It will be presented by professional drummer Larry Franquez, music educator and international artist endorser.
Pacific Daily News |
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Big shows in the big outdoors
It’s summer, which means most of the big concerts and tours are playing amphitheaters instead of arenas. There are four outdoor venues within a few hours’ driving distance that have shows worth the gas mileage and ticket prices. (A few concerts will appear at more than one of the venues below.) Here are some of the best shows to enjoy outdoors through Labor Day. — Otis R. Taylor Jr. VERIZON ...
The State |
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EPAC staging classic rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar
"Jesus Christ Superstar" has been a theatrical phenomenon for almost 40 years with constant revivals all over the world.
Lancaster Online |
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