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Unpaid fines have legend singing the blues
A country music legend is singing the blues after his childhood guitar was seized for an unpaid fine.
The New Zealand Independent |
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The Black Man Clay Show Wins ACM Music Video Award
The Alliance for Community Media presented their Hometown Video Awards (the Emmy of public access channels) for 2008 July 9th in Washington, DC at the ACM annual conference.
PRWeb via Yahoo! News |
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The 20th Edition Of Earshot Jazz Festival -"Seattle's most important annual jazz event" (Down Beat) - Runs October ...
----Seattle's 20th annual Earshot Jazz Festival presents more than 50 one-of-a-kind events in concert halls, clubs, and community centers all around the city beginning October 17th and continuing through November 8th.
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10 things to do this weekend
CELEBRATE. Honor the 40th birthday of the Special Olympics at a BORN IN CHICAGO party at Soldier Field. The day starts with a traditional Olympic torch run, followed by live music, games, food and drink, jugglers and magicians. July 19, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free admission and parking. 1410 S. Museum ...
Crain's Chicago Business |
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Modernboys Moderngirls take music scene by storm
In the midst of a harsh winter storm in February, the boys and girls from six-piece Toronto band Modernboys Moderngirls decided the show they were headlining at the Legendary Horseshoe Tavern must go ...
East York Mirror |
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Idol contestants have east Toronto connections
A couple of Toronto Canadian Idol contestants with varying ties to east Toronto both survived this past week's first cut to the Top 10 on the popular summer reality music show - but it was close. Bo...
East York Mirror |
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Feed your soul at Ratha Yatra
The Ratha Yatra Festival of India takes over the downtown core from Saturday, July 19 to Sunday, July 20, 2008. Celebrating its 36th year in Toronto, the festival is a time of recognition connected to...
East York Mirror |
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Trace Adkins coming back to Coliseum, this time with Alan Jackson
NEW 11:45 a.m. BLOOMINGTON -- What could be one of the bigger country shows in Bloomington-Normal history is coming this fall: an October marquee-buster headlined by Alan Jackson, with a little help from his good buddy Trace Adkins — the latter making his third Bloomington appearance in less than two years.
The Pantagraph |
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Fab Faux Set the Beatles "Psychedelia!" for 9/20 NYC
As you plan your Fall Preview coverage, I hope you'll keep this special event in mind: On September 20th, at New York's historic Radio City Music Hall, The Fab Faux will celebrate their 10th Anniversary with “PSYCHEDELIA!" - a performance of The Beatles' 'Psychedelic Years'.
All About Jazz |
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Modernboys Moderngirls take music scene by storm
In the midst of a harsh winter storm in February, the boys and girls from six-piece Toronto band Modernboys Moderngirls decided the show they were headlining at the Legendary Horseshoe Tavern must go on.
Etobicoke Guardian |
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Jeff Bridges, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Robert Duvall Star in Film Co-Produced by CMT
Jeff Bridges will portray a down-on-his-luck, alcoholic country singer in the upcoming film, Crazy Heart , which is being co-produced by CMT Films. Maggie Gyllenhaal and Academy Award winner Robert Duvall also star in the film being written and directed by Scott Cooper.
cmt.com |
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Reuters Technology Summary
Volume rises for music video games LOS ANGELES - It turns out everyone just wants to be a rock star. Music genre games "Guitar Hero" and "Rock Band" are bona-fide smash hits, entering the rarefied air once reserved for only the elite first-person shooters, "Mario" games or sports titles. And success breeds imitation. South Korea's new high tech product: cloned ...
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'Mamma Mia!' tunes joyfully drown out whisper of a plot
As colorful as a peacock feather and just about as insubstantial, “Mamma Mia!” bounces along on the music of ABBA and a cast of pros who sell like there’s no tomorrow.
East Valley Tribune |
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Calendar of Events
Today River Valley Quilters Guild, 9:30 a.m., Central Presbyterian Church; 331-2034 or 968-3604. Music 10 a.m., HAWK program by Lynne Slater 10:45 a.m., Crochet Club, oil painting 1 p.m., Canasta and Pitch 6 p.m., craft club 7-9 p.m., Pope County Senior Activity Center.
The Russellville Courier |
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Acid Test: Rolling Stone Looking at Possible Smaller, Glossier Version
For the third time in recent years, Rolling Stone is testing a smaller, glossier version of the iconic, oversized music magazine.
Mediaweek |
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E3: 'Song Summoner' makes characters from iPod songs
Gamers create characters music in this game for music and video players.
Orange County Register |
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New Music: NAMT Announces Selections for 2008 Festival of New Musicals
Pamela's First Musical, The Yellow Wood and See Rock City are among the shows that will be presented during the 2008 NAMT Festival of New Musicals in New York.
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He can pick it, and he can pick 'em
Brad Paisley can lay claim to many impressive accomplishments. He's a Grammy-winning performer, a guitar hero who has earned the Academy of Country Music Awards' top male vocalist honors two years running, and a witty songwriter/music-video maker who the Country Music Association Awards named male vocalist of the year in 2007. Paisley spoke to the Observer on Saturday from Virginia about what to ...
The Charlotte Observer |
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Darryl Worley, Willie Nelson Plan New CDs
July 17, 2008 — Darryl Worley, Willie Nelson and Lorrie Morgan are among the artists who have new albums coming — all with something in common, according to Country Aircheck. Each of them is working under agreements with a brand new label, Stroudavarious Records.
Great American Country |
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Music TV channel The Hits to be rebranded 4Music
Music TV channel The Hits, which is owned by Channel 4 and Bauer Media joint venture company Box TV, is to be rebranded as 4Music. By Leigh Holmwood
Guardian Unlimited |
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Joan Baez Honored by Americana Music Association
July 17, 2008 — Folk singer Joan Baez will receive the Spirit of Americana Free Speech Award during the Sept. 18 Americana Honors & Awards, held at the Ryman Auditorium. The AMAs are just one of several trophy ceremonies on the docket for Nashville this fall. The presentation will be made by Steve Earle, a former Free Speech winner who also produced Joan’s next album, Day After Tomorrow, which ...
Great American Country |
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Artists Rebel as EU Cracks Down on Royalty Fee Monopolies
The European Commission on Wednesday, July 16 banned 24 societies that collect royalty fees from songwriters for restricting competition in Europe, breaking their national monopolies.
Deutsche Welle |
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Modern Drummer 2008 Festival Weekend Line up and Ticket Information Announced
Modern Drummer Magazine Announces All-Star Line-Up and New Location for 2008 Modern Drummer Festival Weekend.
All About Jazz |
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Top art events July 18-25
Upcoming classical music, theater and visual art events. 1. Julie Andrews "The Gift of Music" - Julie Andrews hosts a performance that includes Rodgers and Hammerstein classics, such as "The Sound of Music," "The King & I" and "Cinderella."
Orange County Register |
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Upcoming Downtown concert
Main Street's free summer concert series continues on Aug. 1 with a night of contemporary Christian music hosted by World Outreach Church (WOC).
Daily News Journal |
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