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Music Review: Dropkick Murphys - The Meanest of Times
Boston punk takes on mean, hard times. "Truly fertile Music, the only kind that will move us, that we shall truly appreciate, will be a Music conducive to Dream, which banishes all reason and analysis. One must not wish first to understand and then to feel. Art does not tolerate Reason." --Albert Camus The irony of using this quote as a prelude to a review of Dropkick...
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PreFork: Pitchfork Music Festival Sunday Preview
The Pitchfork Music Festival kicks off its 2008 edition this weekend at Union Park, and we've been highlighting some of the "can't miss" acts of the weekend on Chicagoist over the next few days. Today we'll tackle eight acts from the sold-out Sunday line-up. But before we do, you should know that Saturday and Sunday are completely sold out and there are only a few walk-up tickets that will ...
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Rockin' Our Turntable: Cansei de Ser Sexy
Between "Let's Make Love and Listen to Death From Above" and the iPod commercial soundtrack "Music Is My Hot Sex" we think it's safe to assume every human being has heard the music of Cansei de Ser Sexy (CSS) . On their sophomore effort Donkey , due next week from Sub Pop, the band continues to deliver danceable rock songs guaranteed to keep their fans happy. We've heard some criticism ...
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Fans drool over iPhone but ask for more
Enthusiastic new iPhone owners are starting to sound like the cast of long-running stage musical: "I Love you, You're Perfect, Now Change."
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Fans drool over iPhone but ask for more
Enthusiastic new iPhone owners are starting to sound like the cast of long-running stage musical: "I Love you, You're Perfect, Now Change."
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McDonald's robber among finalists for new jingle
A Miami man who held up a McDonald's at gunpoint in 1994 is now promoting the restaurant's signature sandwich in song. Tamien Bain is among five finalists in the fast food chain's contest for a new jingle promoting the Big Mac.
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eMusic going Web 2.0
Sometimes lost in the hubbub about new MP3 stores, eMusic has been selling DRM-free MP3s for years, and is about to get a facelift.
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Eric Idle adds an orchestra to Monty Python comedy
In Eric Idle's world, a leaf blower is part of the orchestra. The Monty Python star and "Spamalot" writer is bringing his silliness back to the stage with "Not the Messiah," a musical comedy hodgepodge that features a full orchestra and the occasional leaf blower. "Musically we've put it in," Idle said. After putting on the production in Toronto and Sydney, Australia, (and a one-off performance ...
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McDonald’s robber now promoting Big Mac in contest
Thu, Jul 17, 2008 (11:57 a.m.) A Miami man who held up a McDonald's at gunpoint in 1994 is now promoting the restaurant's signature sandwich in song. Tamien Bain is among five finalists in the fast food chain's contest for a new jingle promoting the Big Mac.
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NCVB unveils 'musical diversity' video competition
The Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau is marketing Music City by hosting a video competition on musical diversity.
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McDonald's robber among finalists for new jingle
A Miami man who held up a McDonald's at gunpoint in 1994 is now promoting the restaurant's signature sandwich in song. Tamien Bain is among five finalists in the fast food chain's contest for a new jingle promoting the Big Mac. Bain was arrested on Memorial Day 1994 for the holdup. He served 12 years in prison, where he became interested in making music. The 29-year-old Bain says he was up front ...
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Rhapsody, Hot Topic Reach for Slice of iTunes' Pie
Maybe the key to competing with iTunes isn't doing things better, but differently. Online music service Rhapsody and mall-based retailer Hot Topic want to take a slice of the market from Apple's iTunes. For the MP3 addicted, it means a more diverse marketplace with new options.
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[Breaking News] School of Music names new director
David Myers, a professor at Georgia State University, has more than 30 years of experience in the field, including time at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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MARYLAND: Band festival traffic stops yield big drug haul
GRANTSVILLE, Md. — Police in western Maryland say they confiscated six pounds of marijuana and psilocybin mushrooms from vehicles traveling to and from the annual All Good music festival in nearby Masontown, W.Va., last weekend.
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Motorcyles and hard rock will merge at The Hub on Aug. 19
A mish-mash of aggressive rock music and motorcycles will be planted on the exterior of The Hub on Aug. 19 as the Grindco Motorpsycho Mania will land in Fargo. Advertisement: Concepts Creative Hair Center 50% OFF ONE SERVICE 50% OFF ONE SERVICE on your first visit with Kristin!
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Armed with new singer, Journey brings its classic tunes to MAC
Twenty-seven years after Journey first told fans "Don't Stop Believin,'" the band continues to rock. Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain, Ross Valory and Deen Castronovo are joined by their new lead singer, Arnel Pineda.
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Consortium Established to Develop 'TransferJet' Wireless Technology
Several major telecom giants today announced an agreement to form a consortium to develop specifications for "TransferJet" - a new interoperable wireless transfer technology that enables rapid transfer of high resolution video, music and images.
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Billy Joel closes Shea Stadium with marathon show
For the first of two "Last Play at Shea" concerts, Joel brought out friends like John Mayer and Tony Bennett to help him through a thirty-five song set.
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Racine County fairgoers will find welcome new additions
YORKVILLE — Those enjoying music and beer in the Racine County Fair’s activity building can stand outside in a new addition this year. A 60 by 80 ft shelter has been added to the activity building and can hold an additional 1,000 people. The shelter is covered with open sides, and bands will perform under the shelter at the fair this July, said Scott Gunderson, president of the Racine County ...
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Enhance your music appreciation in Vail on Saturday
Rocky Mountain News music critic Marc Shulgold will lead free Bravo! Performance Prelude
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Getting down to the nitty gritty with the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band makes an appearance in Beaver Creek Saturday night. The members of the band from left to right: Bob Carpenter on keys, Jeff Hanna on guitar, Jimmie Fadden on drums and John McEuen on strings.
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Littleton goes country for an afternoon of music.
New England Country Music Awards at Littleton High School performing arts center draws a crowd of foot stompin' fans.
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Tecktonik: the trademarked dance craze that's everywhere in France
It's as much of a movement as it is a way of moving. Some see the trend as simply a tool to sell merchandise. And it's starting to go mainstream, which may mean it's about to lose its cool. A young teacher was leading her class in a "good morning" song in a run-down suburb when a couple of 6-year-olds began flailing their arms in herky-jerky motions, swiping their hands around their heads and ...
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Mr. Rogers' Tour - Riccò case a setback for "new cycling"
Tour de France organizers ASO may be regretting the choice of music played after the peloton rolled out of Lavelanet at the start of stage 12 Thursday. Only 45 minutes after the news of Ricardo Riccò’s positive test for red-blood cell booster CERA rocked the start village, the public address system blared Frank Sinatra’s “My Way” — fitting perhaps as the swansong for a defiant young rider who ...
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Beating the system
Since arriving on the national scene in 1993, The Roots have widely been seen as hip-hop’s best live act. But Ahmir “?uestlove” Thompson, drummer and a key songwriter for the group, realizes that The Roots haven’t had much competition over the years in the live arena.
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