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EMI appoints new head of music division
Elio Leoni-Sceti, 42, who was executive vice president of Clearasil-maker Reckitt Benckiser, had been part of a short list of candidates to take over the role.
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Jeff Weinstein's Cultural Mixology
Now here's an ethical problem, one that applies to the culinary as well as the musical arts. The New York Times recently featured in its Wednesday food section a smooth, workaday article about jerk cooking in the city, along with a couple of someone-else-will-try recipes.
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Matt Costa Adds Tour Dates
Singer-songwriter Matt Costa is adding some dates to his already in progress summer tour. The pro-skateboarder turned musician released his self-titled EP in 2003 and then his first full length record, Songs We Sing in 2005. He spent the year opening for acts like Modest Mouse, My Morning Jacking and Jack Johnson and releasing yet another EP The Elasmosaurus . The next year Costa joined Johnson ...
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Sheryl Crow Gets in the Christmas Spirit
Though the holiday season seems like a long way away singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow is already getting in the mood for the season recording an upcoming Christmas album.
Soul Shine |
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Car show, rib cook-off, concert set for Saturday in downtown South Bend
SOUTH BEND -- The annual Cruise-In Car Show will be Saturday in downtown South Bend.
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Arts fest attracts big crowd
[About 16,000 people on Sunday crowded Gregory Park for the 34th annual Arts in the Park festival featuring food, crafts and music.
Brainerd Dispatch |
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Samsung M3510 Music Cellphone to Have Shake, Tilt Control [Shakin']
Some information has leaked out about Samsung's upcoming M3510 music-player cellphone, and it looks like it'll have some accelerometer-driven control built-in. A bit like the ShakeSMS app for Nokia...
Gizmodo |
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Attention to detail key to keeping Rothbury green
ROTHBURY -- Sarah Haynes, the Rothbury music festival's green chief, accepted an ice cream cone from a vendor handing out samples Saturday and held up the wrapper as a minor failing.
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Caffey's 3 Mo' Divas! Filmed for PBS
3 Mo' Divas! , which is described as a "musical celebration of class, sass and style," has been filmed for broadcast on both PBS and HDNet. Created, directed and choreographed by Marion J. Caffey, 3 Mo' Divas!
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Join Team Brick For A Game Of Volleyball!
Do It Strawberry Fields Festival…Maybe Forever? Listen up! Denali is playing a reunion. Wait, a “reunion”? They haven’t been gone that long. Have they? It’s only been 4 years!
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Daily Messenger Softball All-Star capsules
Sophomore outfielder ... three-year varsity player, batted .392 ... team highlights included winning both the Moribito and Depew-Lancaster tournaments ... mother is Charlene Shelley ... plans to attend a four-year university for medical school or in music merchandising ... also plays volleyball as well as travel softball.
MPNnow.com |
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Music in ads: Ain't it good, ain't it right
TV commercials know that we’re fond of songs from our past, so ad agencies are quick to use well-known tunes. Sometimes it works (Jeep’s “Rock Me Gently” ad); sometimes it hits a sour note (“Viva Viagra”).
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Post-Big Gig, Shank announces string of shows
Don't think just because the smoke has cleared from the Big Gig, summer music is dead in Milwaukee. Today, Peter Jest announces a string of new summer bookings at Shank Hall, 1434 N. Farwell Ave.
OnMilwaukee.com |
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Fans angry at festival 'shambles'
Music fans complain after acts including Dizzee Rascal and Athlete pulled out of the Zoo8 festival in Kent.
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Music and Denim Unite in Kohl's 2008 Back-to-School Campaign with Celebrity-Inspired Product Available Only at Kohl's
Kohl's Department Stores today announced its 2008 back-to-school marketing campaign designed to appeal to a cross-generational group of shoppers. As part of Kohl's ('Inspired') 'Inspired by the Artists...worn by you' campaign, strong-performing juniors' and young men's denim brands are connected with today's most relevant musical artists, including: Lenny Kravitz and Levi's; Avril Lavigne ...
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Augusta Presents First Summer Concert
The Augusta Heritage Center kicks off its five-week summer concert series at 8 p.m. Tuesday with Cajun/Creole bands and a nationally known acoustic guitar musician in Harper-McNeeley Auditorium on the Davis & Elkins College campus.
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Floodstock festival raising flood funds
CEDAR RAPIDS (KWWL)-- Floodstock is helping raise money for flood victims. Four bands played Thursday night and more bands will play Friday and Saturday.
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Béal Tuinne
David Granville reviews Béal Tuinne, a collection of Irish songs bringing together the talents of traditional west Kerry musicians with those of composer Shaun Davey and singer Rita Connolly (Tara TARACD 4022)
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Tucson Chamber Music Group Puzzled By Actors' Union Ban
Equity warns its members not to work with Tucson's Chamber Music Plus Southwest. But "we're not a theater organization. It doesn't fit. If we were a theater organization, where actors came in for a week at a time and you had costumes and sets, that's Equity.
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2 Morro Bay teens prey on unlocked cars
MORRO BAY, Calif. (AP) - Two teenagers have been arrested in Morro Bay on suspicion of stealing electronic items including digital cameras and portable music players from more than 30 unlocked cars.
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Organization hopes to bring community together
In an effort to raise money and bring awareness to the community, the Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club of Davidson County is having its first Unity in the Community-Carnival and Gospel Fest.
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"Weeds" Star Parrish to Join Broadway's Spring Awakening
Hunter Parrish, who plays Silas on the acclaimed Showtime series "Weeds," will join the Broadway cast of the Tony-winning musical Spring Awakening in August.
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Sunday kicked off registration for the week long event, which will give students a better understanding of music. The camp is geared to focus on a range of experiences, such as conducting, organizational leadership, marching fundementals and music theory.
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UK: InBev to hold Beck's music festival
InBev is to hold a UK music and arts event in September in support of its Beck's and Beck's Vier brands.
Just Drinks |
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Richmond unveils Carmichael mural
RICHMOND #8212; A large mural of jazz legend Hoagy Carmichael has been dedicated in Richmond, where the #8220;Stardust #8221; composer first recorded.
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