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UI Jazz collection hits the Internet
The University of Idaho’s International Jazz Collection is now available online. A newly launched web site by the university’s library is set up to make the collection available to students, scholars or jazz buffs world wide.
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Alison Krauss, Robert Plant Extend Tour
July 15, 2008 — Alison Krauss and Robert Plant had originally scheduled this coming Saturday’s concert in Nashville as the final date on their Raising Sand Tour, but their itinerary has been extended, filling in around a couple of extra festival dates that were booked in late September and early October.
Great American Country |
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Randy Travis Applies Old Ideas To New Album
July 15, 2008 — Randy Travis has his first country album in eight years on the way — in fact, it’s officially released today. Around The Bend is a return to the genre that brought him fame after a journey of several albums into gospel music, and the new songs are typical of Randy, with a bit of humor, a bit of wisdom, and a distintinctly country sound that shows off his rich trademark baritone.
Great American Country |
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Deluxe Editions of U2's First Three Albums To Premiere Exclusively on imeem
SANTA MONICA, Calif. & SAN FRANCISCO----imeem and Universal Music Enterprises today announced that deluxe editions of U2's first three albums, Boy , October and War will be available for free streaming on imeem starting July 15, one week prior to the albums' releases on July 22, 2008.
Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance |
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Actor wanted to play Peter Parker on B'way
NEW YORK, July 15 (UPI) -- The producers of the new Broadway musical, "Spider-Man," say they are holding an open casting call for an actor to play Peter Parker.
UPI |
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Billie Jean voted top dance song
Michael Jackson's Billie Jean is voted the greatest dance record of all time by BBC Radio 2 listeners.
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RECENT ITEMS»
Psych-rockers MGMT have been added to Beck's U.S. tour this Fall. Talk about your dream bill. Presale tickets will be made available through the band's official website www.whoismgmt.com starting tomorrow, July 16th.
Filter Magazine |
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Wii Music is for 3 year olds
I just was too stunned to report about Wii Music for a moment that Nintendo announced during their E3 2008 briefing. Wii Music makes playing instruments too easy for my taste. I already have some issues with Guitar Hero, but Wii Music is too forgiving...
I4U |
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Sony BMG Music Entertainment Announces the Release of 'ELVIS - THE COMPLETE '68 COMEBACK SPECIAL'
In June of 1968 Elvis Presley saved his career and made the best music of his life. These accomplishments are attributed to the legendary "ELVIS" TV Special.
PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance |
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17:59 (BST), 15/07/2008 Disney Sing It Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS – Disney Interactive Studios today ...
– Disney Interactive Studios today announced Disney Sing It, the only karaoke video game that challenges players to out-sing friends with songs and authentic videos from favorite Hollywood Records artists, Disney Channel Original Series and Disney Channel Original Movies.
gamesindustry.biz |
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ZVUE Launches Retail Promo With Rock Legend Journey
SAN FRANCISCO, BUSINESS WIRE -- ZVUE Corporation (NASDAQ:ZVUE), a global digital entertainment company, today announced that ZVUE will be selling an exclusive MP3 Player pre-loaded with all 22 tracks from the new Journey double-CD, "Revelation".
Broadcast Newsroom |
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An audience with the Stereo MCs
This week the Stereo MCs play an exclusive, one-off gig at Hoxton Bar & Grill and launch their latest record, Double Bubble . In celebration, Independent Music Magazine Online took the opportunity to give them a bit of a griling of our own...
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Rockin' Our Turntable: The Hold Steady
If you pay attention to this sort of thing, you've probably heard that the new Hold Steady record, Stay Positive , sucks. I may have even been the one to tell you that, after one or two spins, but after spending some quality time with it I've changed my tune like Kid Rock with a ProTools rig. The Hold Steady may be "America's best bar band," and leader Craig Finn is the guy you want to ...
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E3 08: Wii Music revealed
Play with over 50 instruments using the Wii Remote before the end of the year
MCV |
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Gwynne, Jbara, Shelley and Fontana Will Be Part of Broadway's Billy Elliot Cast
Complete casting has been announced for the Broadway production of Billy Elliot—The Musical, which will begin previews at the Imperial Theatre Oct. 1 with an official opening scheduled for Nov. 13.
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Two local band directors join national organization
Terry Jolley, Siegel Middle School's band director, was elected to membership in the American School Band Directors' Association National Convention held recently in Brookfield, Wis., according to a news release.
Daily News Journal |
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Converse Turns Up the Noise
"My Drive Thru" is a Converse-commissioned music track written and performed by a disparate trio of artists. "Celebrate" and "provoke." Those are the words that Geoff Cottrill, CMO of Converse, uses to describe the advertising strategy of the North Andover, Mass.-based shoemaker.
BrandWeek |
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Dolly Parton's "9 to 5" to open on Broadway in 2009
A musical based on 1980 film "Nine to Five" will open on Broadway in 2009 with music and lyrics by country star Dolly Parton, producers said on Tuesday.
Reuters via Yahoo! News |
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Nintendo E3 Liveblog [Nintendo E3 Liveblog]
Mark and I are down at the Kodak Theater for Nintendo's E3 press event. It starts at 9:00 AM PDT, with Miyamoto and pals showing off whatever's going to be sold out at Gamestops around the country...
Gizmodo |
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Prosecution has new witness for Spector retrial
By LINDA DEUTSCH Phil Spector's prosecutor has found a sixth woman who wants to testify that the music producer threatened her life, according to a new motion that sets out facts similar to those alleged in the 2003 shooting death of actress Lana Clarkson. The incidents, however, are separated by seven years and a defense attorney said he will oppose use of testimony by this woman and by five ...
Fort Worth Star-Telegram |
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Kansas City this weekend
It’s more than a feeling, so don’t look back … and party. That’s right, Boston is in town Saturday, then Ted Nugent plays on Sunday. There are a couple of festivals, some free movies, and more. And the Kansas City Roller Warriors are back in action
The Kansas City Star |
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Swedish rockers, I'm From Barcelona will release their sophomore record, Who Killed Harry Houdini? this fall. The records first single, "Paper Planes" will drop August 19th. Look out for a full tour announcement soon.
Filter Magazine |
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Boynton 7th-grader wins country music awards
GREENVILLE -- At 12 years of age, Caitlyn Allison is a rising star in the country music industry. On Sunday, she won two awards at the 2008 New England Country Music Organization Awards, and the right to compete in an international challenge.
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Three decades of music paid tribute July 16
In terms of longetivity in the music performing business, versatility has proven, time and time again, to be key. In that regard, Jim Witter has few peers, re-inventing himself over and over in a bid to stay fresh and relevant.
myKawartha.com |
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Webers' sixth CD a blast from the past
If you like your rock 'n' roll played the way God intended, you'd be wise to attended what promises to be a religious revival of sorts this Friday night (July 18) at the venerable Red Dog on Hunter West.
myKawartha.com |
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