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Broadway says hello to Dolly — Parton — next April
"It's the most fun I've ever had as a songwriter," Dolly Parton twanged Tuesday as she announced that the stage version of "9 to 5: The Musical" would open on Broadway next spring.
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Audio: Danbury musician shines at Yankee Stadium
DANBURY -- As the fans filled Yankee Stadium Monday for the All-Star Home Run Derby -- the prelude to Tuesday's All-Star game -- they readied themselves to watch a slugfest that ended when the Minnesota Twin's Justin Morneau outlasted the barrage of Josh Hamilton of the Texas Rangers and won in the derby's final round. Audio: Click here to listen to "Where and Why" by ...
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Former Jayhawks members Louris and Olson reunite for new album
NEW YORK - Gary Louris admits that he's not normally a fan of musical reunions.
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NEW YORK - Gary Louris admits that he's not normally a fan of musical reunions. "(For) most people I would say, 'Bad idea, don't do it,' " the singer-songwriter said. "Don't get back together, because it's not going to be the same, and you're a nostalgia act."
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E3 2008: Animal Crossing welcomes visitors Nov. 16
Nintendo sets arrival date for City Folk; WiiSpeak attachment to be sold separately for $29.99.
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New CD format offers Government and Public organisations an exciting new approach to data security. CD duplication and printer specialists, Copytrax have released a new entry-level professional CD printer called the DaVinci 6-6.
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Montgomery Gentry Snap Back With Back When I Knew It All
Right on the appointed minute, Eddie Montgomery calls in from San Diego, where he and partner Troy Gentry are appearing with Toby Keith on his Biggest & Baddest tour. "And that's what it is, baby," Montgomery enthuses. "It's rockin'."
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The Who: Nostalgic, still going
Check out local Rhode Island music news and reviews, bands, concert listings and calendars on projo.com
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O.A.R. - All Sides Album Review
The Who: Ah, college rock: that mushy hybrid genre that includes nearly every permutation of rock available. A pop format at heart, college rock assembles ska, blues, punk, folk and a number of other flavors into something ultimately unremarkable that sounds really good after a few bong hits.
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A minute a day can improve reading skills
Parents need only spend one minute a day to help their children improve their literacy skills, a U.S. literacy advocate says. Sharon Darling of the National Center for Family Literacy says it only takes a minute to sing short songs like Row, Row, Row Your Boat. Then leave off the last word each time until there are no words left.This activity always produces giggles from children and parents ...
Moldova.org |
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Video: Fonzworth Bentley [ft. André 3000, Kanye West, and Sa-Ra]: "Everybody"
As a former personal assistant to Sean "Diddy" Combs, longtime friend of André 3000, and signee to Kanye West's GOOD Music label, Fonzworth Bentley pretty much knows everybody. That may help explain why he headlines this star-studded, Temptations-style video (directed by Dion Watkins) posted to West's blog , and partly excuses his low-voiced, low-impact verse ("hot like Crisco"?). ...
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Hearing the music in Parker's wit
The Little Hours. Where: New Jersey Repertory Company, 179 Broadway, Long Branch. When: Through Aug. 17. Thursdays and Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 3 and 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. How much: $40. Call (732) 229-3166 or visit njrep.org .
The Star-Ledger |
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Weekly Music Agenda
Editor's Note: An editorial mishap led to this week's music agenda being thrown together haphazardly this afternoon. Please add suggestions for things we missed in the comments. TUESDAY: Detroit-based ensemble Nomo (pictured) are at the Rock and Roll Hotel today, playing instrumental jazzy, funky, Africany music. They're touring behind their new album Ghost Rock which got praise ...
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Eddie Perfect hopes Warne likes musical
With songs like "What an SMS I'm In", Shane Warne: The Musical is unlikely to win over the cricketing legend. But Australian comedian Eddie Perfect, who wrote and stars in the show, hopes Warne appreciates his musical comedy, which opens later this year.
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Music in the Air for Sprint's WiMax?
One of the most interesting aspects of mobile broadband networks, including mobile WiMax, LTE, and faster 3G deployments, is how they open the way for data services beyond the traditional cellular model.
Unstrung.com |
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Latest Music City Madness Competition Underway
Randy Travis will mentor the winner of CMT .com's third annual Music City Madness talent competition which launched Tuesday (July 15). The user-generated talent search allows unsigned singer-songwriters to showcase their talent and compete in the fan-voted contest.
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Apple: iPod touch/nano, Mac Pros under $2,000
Apple's online store is currently offering refurbished iPod touch models at up to $100 off the original price. Three storage capacities are available to chose from, 8GB (up to 1,750 songs) for $199, 16GB (up to $3,500 songs) for $299, and 32GB (up to 7,000 songs) for $429. All models have the current software release, multi-touch display, Safari,...
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Hamilton puts on a show for fans at Homerun Derby
NEW YORK (AP) — Fans at Yankee Stadium were chanting Josh Hamilton's name and the theme music from "Rocky" was blaring over the loudspeakers. Alas, the Texas Rangers' comeback kid had nothing left.
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Up, up and away
Stars from the worlds of classic-rock (Paul Rodgers, Kenny Loggins), modern-rock (the Gin Blossoms) and pop (Menudo, Demi Lovato) will perform at the QuickChek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning, taking place at the Solberg Airport in Readington, July 25-27.
The Star-Ledger |
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Local Singer set to travel the globe
Two years ago aspiring singer Keysha Burns said it was her goal to put Los Baños on the map. Lately though she has been the one all over the world. Whether it’s singing gospel songs at fundraisers or jazz tunes at smoky Nordic night clubs, Burns has done it.
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Silver Stars(TM) Talent Competition to Offer Seniors Chance to Shine
NASHVILLE, Tenn.----HealthSpring is inviting musicians, singers and dancers age 60 and up to compete for the top prize of $5,000 in a new talent contest called Silver Stars.
Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance |
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Former Jayhawks Members Reunite For Album
Gary Louris admits that he's not normally a fan of musical reunions.
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Farm Aid '08 to take place in Boston
Recording artist John Mellencamp stopped by Copley Square Farmers Market in Massachusetts Tuesday to announce that Farm Aid 2008 is to take place in Boston.The all-star benefit concert is scheduled for Sept. 20 and will mark the first time the annual event will take place in New England.Mellencamp, co-founder of Farm Aid, made the announcement alongside farmers and food buyers, Massachusetts ...
Moldova.org |
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Lincoln gearing up for annual balloon festival
NEW 4 p.m. LINCOLN -- As a Lincoln resident, Andi Hake has always enjoyed the Lincoln Art and Balloon Festival. This year, she will view the festivals from a different vantage point.
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Former Jayhawks members reunite for album
Gary Louris admits that he's not normally a fan of musical reunions. "(For) most people I would say, 'Bad idea, don't do it,'" the singer-songwriter said. "Don't get back together, because it's not going to be the same, and you're a nostalgia act." But Louris is confident that his repairing with old Jayhawks' partner Mark Olson for the upcoming album "Ready for the Flood," their first ...
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