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Overtures: A comical chord
What's so funny about classical music? Richard Hyung-ki Joo, left, and Aleksey Igudesman believe there is a place for humor in the classical music realm. Classical musicians Aleskey Iqudesman, left, and Hyung-ki Joo are spreading their humor digitally, in large part through video.
The Sacramento Bee
Police drummer Stewart Copeland says reunion tour full of surprises
Rockers says 'All of us had an experience 20 times more intense than they would have expected'
Contra Costa Times
Beethoven concerts are solid as a rock
By any measure, the Colorado Music Festival's series, "Beethoven Rocks!" has been a big success.
Denver Post
Bands may get their share, but not always. It helps to have someone managing the business side.
When asked how much money his band collects for an average show, Gregg Dolan laughs. The singer-guitarist behind indie-pop quintet the Kissing Party counts off his band's booty as if he's telling a joke — and the punch line is the number that comes after the dollar sign.
Denver Post
On view: rock's great shots
Lynn Goldsmith has been a rock photographer for almost four decades, and her new book, "Rock and Roll," brings to life a number of the greatest moments from the 1970s music scene.
Denver Post
Hale - Sadler
Marlena Danielle Hale and Justin Thomas Sadler were married May 10, 2008, at the Water's Edge in Gordonville. Mike Sowers performed the ceremony. Music was by Alisha Curtis of Cape Girardeau.
Southeast Missourian
By patching together gigs, classical musicians can make a fair wage — but those in bigger cities make much more.
With bachelor and master of music performance degrees under her belt, Tamara Meredith envisioned a life as a college professor, focusing on her specialization in early music.
Denver Post
Rogers - Steger
Jamie Teresa Marie Rogers and Malvin Leslie "Chip" Steger II were united in marriage May 26, 2008, at the bride's grandparents farm in Annapolis, Mo. Jim Matthews performed the ceremony. Music was by Tom Byron of St. Louis, cousin of the bride.
Southeast Missourian
Guitar hero Nels Cline balances Wilco duties with improv trio
About 50,000 people got a new guitar hero at last year's Bonnaroo, watching Nels Cline — playing with rock critical favorites Wilco — toss one blistering solo after another out into the massive field of head-nodders.
The Tennessean
Former Miles Davis saxman Kenny Garrett to play Dazzle
Alto saxophonist Kenny Garrett, known for his versatility as a composer and improviser, has been experimenting with a range of mind-expanding electronic effects lately. And if his upcoming CD, "Sketches of MD," is any indication, the sounds he's coming up with only add to his already diverse sonic vocabulary.
Denver Post
Confident new conductor: Gilbert an infusion of youth, enthusiasm into New York Philharmonic
Earlier in this decade, Alan Gilbert could be counted among a group of up-and-coming conductors with growing international credentials, but he was hardly a widely known name in the classical music world.
Denver Post
Fine furniture, rock 'n' roll photos on view at Tennessee State Museum
Tennessee State Museum is at its best when it celebrates the rich cultural heritage of our state. Opening with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. today, Legs & Leaves: Creations From the Cumberland Furniture Guild offers a look at the top-quality work being produced by studio furniture makers in Middle Tennessee.
The Tennessean
Harry Chapin songs are fun -- and touching
MONTPELIER -- The songs of Harry Chapin (1942-1981) aren't special because of their melodies, which are certainly attractive, but not terribly memorable. But Chapins lyrics -- often hilarious, often poignant -- tell stories everyone can relate to. ... - By JIM LOWE Staff Writer
The Barre Montpelier Times Argus
Festival's more than folk music
Seated in the shade, under a tent, Stephanie Carlsen gently turned a small pot in her hands, applying a thick layer of candy apple glaze. As she painted, the sounds of steel drums from the Tri-Cities band Bram Bratá floated through the air.
Yakima Herald-Republic
Music lovers dive in
Underwater festival draws quirky crowd to Keys Divers dressed as presidential candidates displayed campaign placards and waved American flags underwater Saturday in the Underwater Music Festival in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.
Sun-Sentinel
Bountiful Berkshires
Western Massachusetts offers mountains of culture and beauty It's no secret that the Capital Region is orbited by three major cities brimming with creme de la creme offerings in the visual and performing arts, spas, dining and shopping. No one could ever label New York City, Montreal or Boston as cultural wastelands. In terms of being picturesque, however, let's just say a metropolis is a ...
Albany Times Union
Local & live
Sunday, July 13, 2008 • SUMMERFAIR: Football field, Rocky Mountain College. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 30th annual arts, crafts festival raises money for Yellowstone Art Museum. Food court, live entertainment, art demonstrations, kids' art activities, more. $2, adults; $1, kids; $5, family.
Billings Gazette
Law may put end to era of Delta Queen
If the Mississippi River had been at normal stages Saturday, the Cape Girardeau riverfront would have resounded with calliope music and downtown shops would have welcomed visitors from the steamboat Delta Queen.
Southeast Missourian
Retired MTSU music educator Hinton dies
T. Earl Hinton, 83, a member of the Tennessee Music Educators Hall of Fame, died Thursday.
The Tennessean
Finding Africa in Lisbon
FOOD, MUSIC and dance bring taste of Africa to Portugal's capital.
Contra Costa Times
Hundreds rumble downtown for a cause hot harley nights
The intersection of 17th and Lake streets does not lie in the middle of good motorcycle poker run country. Foliage in the residential neighborhood obscures oncoming traffic. Short blocks and many stop signs have riders poking along instead of enjoying the open road. And when you're there, the dominant view is a parking lot on the Sanford Health campus. Nonetheless, hundreds of motorcyclists made ...
The Argus Leader
2 dead, 6 sick at Norway festival
Two people were found dead Saturday at a music festival in southern Norway and six others were hospitalized, police said. The victims were found in and near a bus at the Norway Rock Festival in Kvinesdal village, 270 miles southwest of Oslo, said Agder Police District chief Asbjoern Enoksen. Preliminary hospital reports indicated carbon monoxide poisoning could have been a cause, Enoksen said.
Denver Post
Rotary club gives top volunteer honor
S ally Baumgartner was awarded the Rotarian of the Year Award by the Rotary Club of Coral Gables for her many volunteer hours spent on club projects. Baumgartner edited the newsletter, organized monthly social events, ran a successful weekend garage sale for charity and was at most every outreach service project throughout the year. This is the second time she has won the award.
Miami Herald
Offbeat festivals offer music for all tastes
The Seattle area's festival season includes some you've likely never heard of, including Doe Bay Music Festival on Orcas Island, the Subdued Stringboard Jamboree in Bellingham, and South Lake Union's Maritime Music Series.
Seattle Times
Three things our writers love this week
The novel "Agent Zigzag," Tom Breihan's now-defunct music blog and "The Bank Job" on DVD are our top entertainment picks this week.
Seattle Times
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