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Brian Greene, Cash Cab
Recently Brian Greene won a daytime Emmy for his writing work on Cash Cab . The show follows unsuspecting folks hopping into a cab, only to find themselves taking a pop quiz and standing a chance to win some cash. Greene recently told us about the show, his various other writing gigs, and his encounter with Michael Richards. And in case you were wondering, the cash cab will be roaming the ...
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Rothbury: Dave Matthews Ban crashes into Rothbury
ROTHBURY, Mich. -- When an act is designated a festival headliner, with the rest of the site cleared of any competition for the duration of its performance, the onus is on to deliver.
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Rothbury: A festival done right
ROTHBURY, Mich. -- On a quiet morning at the inaugural Rothbury Festival, Adam Herschberger and Hannah Biehl of Indianapolis snuggled in a hammock in Sherwood Forest, the elaborately decorated woods in the center of the grounds at the Double JJ Ranch.
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Richie Lee and Skinny Dennis set to perform over the Fourth
Are you a fan of the old time rock and roll? Then you won’t want to miss Richie Lee and the Fabulous 50’s on the bandstand July 4th from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Seventeen-year-old Richie has been singing and playing the music of Buddy Holly and other 50s and 60s rock stars for nearly half his life.
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Box Office Report
UPDATED: 08 :57 a.m. EDT, July 07, 2008 Chuck Yarborough becomes a field archaeologist. Talk arts, movies, music, dining and more!
The Plain Dealer |
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Bon Jovi fans mind their Ps and Qs
It's a scene that would surely cause most police officers to shudder. After all, take 20,000 people, add copious amounts of alcohol and more than 100 decibels of heart-pounding, testosterone-driving rock music and you'd expect some drunken debauchery. Yet, things were pretty uneventful at last night's Bon [...]
Sarnia Observer |
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Nigeria: Thisday Music & Fashion Festival
For the third year running, THISDAY Newspapers, one of the leading newspapers in Nigeria has brought Nigeria close to the world through its annual music festival, which is today, adjudged the best in the African Continent.
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Arts on the Creek coming to Johns Creek
JOHNS CREEK - With a new name, new venue and a newly created city, Johns Creek will proudly present Arts on the Creek, a music and arts festival Labor Day Weekend -- Saturday, Aug. 30 and Sunday, Aug. 31 at Johns Creek United Methodist Church.
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Top artists spice up Kohl's teen marketing campaign
Kohl’s Corp. will launch its broadest-ever back-to-school marketing campaign using rock star Lenny Kravitz and other artists to link clothing with music.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |
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EMI appoints new head of music division
New boss has a consumer products background
The Globe and Mail |
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Should Favre return to the NFL?
Favre should return The day the music, scratch that, football died was March 6. That day, fans across the country united singing "Bye-bye" as the worst fears of many were confirmed. Green Bay Packer quarterback Brett Favre was hanging up his cleats.
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Music fans looking online for guidance
Ian Williams, vnunet.com , Monday 7 July 2008 at 13:24:00 'Expert' reviewers falling out of favour Nearly eight out of 10 consumers are turning away from professional music reviews and looking online for guidance when buying CDs or downloads....
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80/35 delivers, Dirty Little Rabbits shine
Here's the thing about music festivals: you're never really sure what you're going to get. The July 5 lineup at 80/35 looked good: everything from Iowa City's own Public Property and statewide favorites the Poison Control Center and the Envy Corps to nationally known artists such as Jakob Dylan, Neva Dinova, and the Roots.
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Music festival virgin charmed, captivated by 80/35, Flaming Lips
Typical Fourth of July sounds include the crackling of sparklers, the roaring of flames cooking hot dogs, the thunderous boom of fireworks, and, of course, "The Star-Spangled Banner." This was not a typical holiday in Des Moines.
The Daily Iowan |
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Rothbury: Nothing Phishy about this reunion
Phish fans fished their wish Sunday at the Rothbury Festival -- and got part of it at least. Phinally. The Phishheads did not get what they most wanted, a full reunion of the quartet since 2004. But they did get partial band get-togethers during two fo the festival's afternoon sets.
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Musician Speaks Out Against Using Music As Torture Tactic
"That is nothing but torture. It doesn't matter what the music is - it could be Tchaikovsky's finest or it could be Barney the Dinosaur. It really doesn't matter, it's going to drive you completely nuts."
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Lakeside Festival comes to a close: Organizers 'put the touch' on artists to bring them back
DECATUR - The artists of the Lakeside Music and Arts Festival were receiving fringe benefits Sunday afternoon. Nina Page of Decatur's Spirited Massages was giving artists a five-minute chair massage.
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More info: The Bachelorette
UPDATED: 08 :42 a.m. EDT, July 07, 2008 Chuck Yarborough becomes a field archaeologist. Talk arts, movies, music, dining and more!
The Plain Dealer |
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2008 marks launch of Par-en-Bas festival
By Eric Bourque THE VANGUARD NovaNewsNow.com A spokesperson for the inaugural Festival acadien international de Par-en-Bas hopes the festival will be a hit not just among locals but also among visitors, perhaps helping to spread the word about the Par-en-Bas area, which he feels should be recognized more in other regions. Marc Poirier, the Par-en-Bas festival's artistic director, moved to ...
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Music fans looking online for guidance
Nearly eight out of 10 consumers are turning away from professional music reviews and looking online for guidance when buying CDs or downloads.
Infomatics |
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"Jesus freaks" spread the word at music festival
MOUNT UNION, Penn (Reuters) - Dozens of young people at Creation, a Christian music festival in Pennsylvania, wore green T-shirts with the slogan "Young Single Available."
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Community Events
Summer Sings - Brahms Join other choral enthusiasts from around the Bay Area to sing the "Brahms German Requiem" under the direction of Gregory Wait, music director of Schola Cantorum. Music available on loan for the evening. Mon., July 7, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $15/$10 seniors/$7 students.
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Moon Landing Celebration features fireworks, music
The Kittanning Firemen's Band will present a "Concert in the Park" on July 14, as part of the Opening Ceremonies for the 39th Annual Apollo Moon Landing Celebration.
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News to Use
The East Brady Riverfest Committee has announced that the 23rd annual Riverfest, with the theme "Country Fair" will be held July 18 to 20.
The Leader Times |
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Preparing for Folkmoot
From dancing with Japanese performers to singing along with Kenyan artists, people of Haywood County will get a taste of a true international experience at the 25th Folkmoot USA festival in Waynesville, which officially opens July 14.
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