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Slice of summer in McDade
For 60 years people in McDade have celebrated the melon most associated with summer and this year is no different. The McDade Watermelon Fest took place Saturday, and organizers said this year was better than ever.
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The Who honored at VH1 show
The long-running British rock band The Who has been honored by a bevy of fellow rockers at a VH1 charity event in Los Angeles, the cable network says.The third annual VH1 Rock Honors show on the University of California-Los Angeles campus paid tribute to The Who with performances by bands such as The Flaming Lips and Pearl Jam, VH1 noted in a news release Sunday.VH1 Rock Honors: The Who, which ...
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West Utica: 'You need the extra push'
No, they weren't giving up on the runners, not yet. As the last of the runners struggled through the last mile, the spectators clapped, beat on frying pans, empty soda cans and plastic bottles, and cheered on in hoarse voices. The music got louder, and the dancing became more frantic. West Uticans weren't letting them down.
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Profile: Karel Hála
This week, the Czech music world mourned the death of one of its more prominent stars, Karel Hála, who died aged 74 in the Czech capital, Prague. Mr Hála was known as a singer of swing music, similar to the rat-pack music sung by the likes of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. Here’s a clip from the song “Že prý někde padají ” or the more familiar title “Pennies From Heaven.”
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Beach Boys' Wilson and band play Belleayre
HIGHMOUNT — Sure, there was the question why rock music icon Brian Wilson would need to perform under a large party tent at a ski hill in rural Ulster County on a Saturday night in July, when he could play at any summer venue of his choosing.
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The Who honored at VH1 show
LOS ANGELES, July 13 (UPI) -- The long-running British rock band The Who has been honored by a bevy of fellow rockers at a VH1 charity event in Los Angeles, the cable network says.
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MOJO:LATIONS
At’s time to go back to the basics… as a DJ, people expect us to be in the know when it comes to music. To be honest, ever since the trend of talk radio popped onto the local scene, I’ve found myself having to brush up on my musical knowledge every now and then.
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‘Voluptuous sea dragon’ makes a splash
VietNamNet Bridge - Viet Nam’s rich marine culture was highlighted as the country joined 24 others at the Fete Maritime Internationale Brest 2008 that opened yesterday in the western coastal city of Brest, France.
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For many, Hayward is home of West Coast blues
Hayward/Russell City Blues Festival celebrates city's rich musical heritage,
The Daily Review |
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Review Dizzee Rascal and Calvin Harris At The iTunes Festival
Well, we're midway through July's iTunes Festival , but the incredible double bills keep on coming. On Sunday, July 13, it's the turn of Mercury Music Prize winner and the boy in da corner himself, Dizee Rascal , and the man who claims he invented disco, Calvin Harris . The pair will be treading the boards and doing things that were acceptable in the '80s at Camden's KOKO venue.
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Beatles' widows honour producer George Martin
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The widows of former Beatles John Lennon and George Harrison led an all-star tribute on Saturday to Sir George Martin, the producer who moulded the Fab Four into the world's most important pop music force.
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Several hurt when stages collapse
Authorities say one person was sent to the hospital and several others had minor injuries when strong winds caused two side stages at the Rocklahoma concert to collapse tonight.
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Costanilla: Valrock’s promise to street kids
WE should never fail to commend those individuals who go out of their way to walk the extra mile in uplifting the plight of street children in our midst. One such individual is composer-singer Percival Dinopol, a.k.a. Valrock of Southwings band.
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Sun and fun at T music festival
The BBC Scotland news website reports from the 15th T in the Park, Scotland's biggest music festival.
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Winona MN Dixieland Jazz Fest
The 21st annual Dixieland Jazz Festival brought standard jazz songs to the Winona area Saturday at Goodview Pavilion.
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Beatles' widows honor producer George Martin
The widows of former Beatles John Lennon and George Harrison led an all-star tribute on Saturday to Sir George Martin, the producer who molded the Fab Four into the world's most important pop music force.
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Miami's Jazz Scene
These cats have a plan for Miami's jazz scene! I feel the pieces are in place right now in South Florida. -Larry Rosen, Jazz Roots With a jazz series to debut in the fall and plans to open a jazz club on site this year, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts is embarking on the cultural equivalent of a jazz solo: exploring new rhythmic and melodic paths, not knowing where they will ...
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Billboard.com -- Vaselines, Mudhoney Rock Sub Pop 20 Bash
Sure, there were Nirvana songs on the first day of Sub Pop's 20th anniversary bash at Seattle's Marymoor Park. They just happened to be by the Vaselines. The shambling Scottish duo, so greatly loved by Kurt Cobain he covered them three times, joined Seattle pioneers/survivors Mudhoney as the symbolic high points of the event.
Billboard.com |
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www.kentonline.co.uk - your gateway to Kent
Thousands descended on Merton Farm in Canterbury for Kent's most laid-back music festival over the weekend. Lounge on the Farm created a unique experience by mixing music and food and enhanced its reputation as one of the hottest boutique festivals around.
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Man fighting for life after horrific stabbing at T in the Park music festival
A man was in a serious condition in hospital today after he was stabbed in the campsite of Scotland's T in the Park festival.
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Gary Valenciano lovingly talks about his children
Mula sa kanyang very successful concert sa U.S. ay nakausap ng PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) si Gary Valenciano sa kakaibang tsikahan niya with the entertainment press na ginanap sa Essensuals by Toni and Guy sa Crowne Plaza. Dito ay maraming kuwento si Gary sa kanyang nakaraang show sa U.S.
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Sign up for the Caribbean Culture Newsletter
Sign up for the Caribbean Culture newsletter to keep up with island events,food,music and more!
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Chicago Glen Ellyn Jazz Fest a Draw Despite Weather Threat
Chicago Jazz Scene The forecast in downtown Glen Ellyn Saturday wasn't hazy at all, despite the darkening skies and light, rainy mist that threatened an otherwise pleasant midafternoon.
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Temecula Jazz Fest
Music fans turned out for shopping, a parade and, of course, live music at this weekend's annual Temecula Valley International Jazz Festival. The festival ends Sunday with several events, including Ruby and the Red Hots, a youth jazz festival, and a “wrap party jam session."
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FIRST CUT
Tribute to NickTo my considerable surprise, there has been no word in the local newspapers about the demise of Nicholas Sebolao. Nick as he was known, died almost three weeks ago and was buried in Rockville, South Africa.
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