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JAZZ: Longmont toes tap to weekend festival
Last week, Fort Collins was jumping with jazz. This week, things shift to Longmont and the annual Longmont Jazz Festival, beginning at 2 p.m. today.
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State of the Planet
Knut The Polar Bear Gets His Own German Music Video.
Crikey |
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Music takes center stage in Buddy Holly story
Under normal circumstances, Bennett Dunn could be cited for a terrific performance in the title role of Buddy . . . the Buddy Holly Story.
Rocky Mountain News |
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Next release of 'Guitar Hero' video game to feature Jimi Hendrix's music and likeness
Associated Press - July 17, 2008 8:45 PM ET LOS ANGELES (AP) - Jimi Hendrix is coming to "Guitar Hero." A spokesman for publisher and developer Activision and Red Octane says an avatar...
KAJ Kalispell |
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Colin Firth takes a chance on ABBA for 'Mamma Mia!'
The actor used to ridicule the Swedish band's music but found out he actually likes it. LONDON -- There was a time in Colin Firth's youth when he regarded the music of ABBA with the same sort of disdain he saved for, say, reading a Jane Austen novel.
Los Angeles Times |
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Teachers enrolled in school of rock
You don't have to be a kid to enjoy Recess Monkey, but being young at heart helps.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer |
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Last.fm gets a makeover, ventures into iPhone, living room
CBS' music streaming service has unveiled a new web site that is more mature, integrated, and easier to use. It's also branching out from the desktop onto mobile phones and even into the living room. Read More...
Ars Technica |
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Entertainment
Jimi Hendrix is coming to Guitar Hero. The Seattle-based company Experience Hendrix, which controls the rock icon’s musical legacy, is providing Hendrix’s music and likeness for the latest Guitar Hero video game, Aaron Grant, a spokesman for publisher and developer Activision and Red Octane, said.
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Entertainment
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.
The West Australian |
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Jimi Hendrix coming to 'Guitar Hero'
Jimi Hendrix is coming to "Guitar Hero." The Seattle-based company Experience Hendrix, which controls the rock icon's musical legacy, is providing Hendrix's music and likeness for the latest "Guitar Hero" video game, Aaron Grant, a spokesman for publisher and developer Activision and Red Octane, told The Associated Press on Thursday. It's the first time Hendrix's likeness will be showcased in ...
Fort Worth Star-Telegram |
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Emmy Irony: Silverman Gets Nod for 'Matt Damon' Song
The 37-year-old's song 'I'm F---ing Matt Damon,' became a YouTube favorite after it was made popular on now ex-boyfriend Jimmy Kimmel's snow
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Idea Killers: Avoid innovation traps
What do your organisation's committee meeting and the movies Psycho, Jaws and Silence of the Lambs have in common? The truth is quite a bit. They all are dominated by male lead actors. They all come in over length. They all have a scary plot.
Bangkok Post - Thailand's English news |
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E3 2008: Ultimate Band Updated Hands-On [Wii]
Like Rock Band with an air guitar.
GameSpot |
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Sweet Onion Festival gets going July 19-20
WALLA WALLA -- The 24th annual Walla Walla Sweet Onion Festival is taking over the city's historic downtown with activities for the entire family.
Tri-City Herald |
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Jimi Hendrix coming to 'Guitar Hero'
Jimi Hendrix is coming to "Guitar Hero." The Seattle-based company Experience Hendrix, which controls the rock icon's musical legacy, is providing Hendrix's music and likeness for the latest "Guitar Hero" video game, Aaron Grant, a spokesman for publisher and developer Activision and Red Octane, told The Associated Press on Thursday. It's the first time Hendrix's likeness will be showcased in ...
The Charlotte Observer |
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Scott Hollifield: It's an open invitation to tickle my ivories
When I read that Lang Lang would auction off his red Steinway grand piano to raise money for an earthquake relief fund, my first thought was this: How the heck did a panda learn to play piano? Those familiar with classical music will instantly understand I confused Ling Ling, the famous giant panda China gave to Japan in 1992 as a gesture of friendship, with Lang Lang, the 26-year-old Chinese ...
The McDowell News |
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Bullet Proof Vest Fund dance to be held July 25
The Brick Rotary Club is holding its 24th Annual Bullet Proof Vest Fund dance, featuring music by the Dr. Cheeko band, at 7 p.m. July 25 at the Veterans of ForeignWars hall, 373 Adamston Road, Brick.
Brick Township Bulletin |
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Music and ice cream served up for a cause
MILLTOWN - Amber Blues will show some love for the birthplace of jazz when they perform in the borough Saturday. The five-man band will bring its musical flavors to the Ice Cream Depot, Washington Avenue, to raise money for Project NOAH (New Orleans Area Hope), an organization that helps rebuild homes in New Orleans.
East Brunswick Sentinel |
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He ain't heavy... Italy's metal brother
MILAN (Reuters) - Dressed in his traditional brown robe, sandals and twirling the rope around his waist, 62-year old Friar Cesare Bonizzi is no ordinary heavy metal rocker.
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Curtain to rise on Mighty Oak's 'Godspell'
The Mighty Oak Players will present performances of "Godspell" at 7 p.m. Aug. 7, 8 and 9 and 2 p.m.Aug. 10 at the Richard P. Marasco Center for the Performing Arts, Monroe Township High School, 1629 Perrineville Road. Written by Stephen Schwartz, "Godspell" is an original musical play in which many theatrical devises are used to tell stories from the Bible.
East Brunswick Sentinel |
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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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Nan Childress-Orchard to play in concert series
The Music at St. Mary's Summer Classical Music Concert Series: Celebrating Women Pianists of New Jersey will present Nan Childress-Orchard in concert beginning at 11 a.m. July 20 at St. Mary's Church, 256 Augusta St., South Amboy.
East Brunswick Sentinel |
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McDonald's robber now promoting Big Macs
A man who held up a McDonald's at gunpoint when he was a teenager 14 years ago is now promoting the restaurant's signature hamburger in song. Tamien Bain is among five finalists in the fast food chain's contest for a new jingle promoting the Big Mac.
Otago Daily Times |
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Guitar Hero makes tour stop on your nearest cell phone
Guitar Hero has turned millions of people into rock stars with plastic guitars. But can they shred on a Nokia? Cue the pinky-and-index-finger salute. The answer is a resounding "Yes."
Houston Chronicle |
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McCartney appeals for peace ahead of controversial Quebec City concert
Beatle and perennial love-advocate Paul McCartney summoned Quebec nationalists on Thursday "to smoke the pipes of peace" over their opposition to his free concert this weekend.
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