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Two wheels or four welcome at roadhouse
One of our favorite road trip dates is driving to Syracuse to a longtime bikers' standard: Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, 246 W. Willow St. We're, of course, not bikers, but there's just something about the place that makes you want to return for the atmosphere, food and live music.
Press & Sun-Bulletin |
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Air guitar hero loses toe - literally
The winner of the U.S. Air Guitar regional competition in Brooklyn rocked so hard during a daredevil performance that doctors had to amputate a toe she broke during the gig.
New York Daily News |
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Check It Out
(IsraelNN.com) A new CD with songs by Bnei Menashe immigrant singers will be distributed free among Bnei Menashe living in Israel and in India. The CD, named "Aliyah, Aliyah" is the first of its kind, containing 15 original songs performed by singers belonging to the Bnei Menashe of northeast India.
Israel National News |
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Music in the museum
The Hudson River Museum’s music series continues tonight with “Eight Strings and a Whistle” featuring flutist Suzanne Gilchrest, violist Ina Litera and cellist Mathew Goeke playing baroque, classical and contemporary music. This is a free concert with free museum admission from 7-8:30 p.m. 511 Warburton Ave., Yonkers. 914-963-4550.
The Journal News |
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China bans entertainers who 'offend sovereignty'
BEIJING -- Overseas entertainers will be banned from the Chinese mainland if they are deemed to have "offended the country's sovereignty" during performances, says China's Ministry of Culture.
China Daily |
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Country Picks
His 1999 debut, "Who Needs Pictures," introduced Brad Paisley as a master of songcraft with a soul to match. An all-around performer who came of age as a member of Wheeling, W.Va.'s famed WWVA Jamboree, Paisley is one of the most versatile of today's country artists, flashing guitar skills, insightful and clever songs ("Celebrity," "Alcohol," "Ticks"), and a warm personality on stage. On ...
The News & Observer |
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Dancing in the park
Singer, trombonist and band leader Gerard Carelli & His Orchestra are giving a free concert at noon today at Lasdon Park. Playing a variety of music including rock, R&B, Latin and Motown, they’ll have you up on your feet. Lasdon Park and Arboretum Route 35, Somers. 914-864-7263.
The Journal News |
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Former St. Anne Church for sale again; developers had plans for performing arts center
LAWRENCE — Plans to turn the former St. Anne Church and its parish hall into centers for the performing arts are in danger of falling by the wayside, and the property is up for sale again. St. Anne's is back on the market for $1.2 million — $175,000 less than the $1.375 million developers Ray Cloutier and brothers Robert and John DeRossas paid for the more than 100-year-old property at ...
The Eagle-Tribune |
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The Who: Nostalgic but not slowing
Roger Daltrey is smacking his head. He's heard enough about how Pete Townshend was writing songs for a fresh album from the two surviving members of The Who. Or maybe Townshend is writing for another band. Or he isn't writing at all.
Florida Today |
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GROTON: Concert to feature big band music
The Dick Campo Big Band will perform at 6:30 p.m. today at Washington Park as part of the Concerts in the Park 2008 series.
The Norwich Bulletin |
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GRISWOLD: Free event celebrates polka music
There will be a polka music celebration from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. today at Griswold Veterans Memorial Park.
The Norwich Bulletin |
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MormonTimes.com: Couple sings and serves together
Anastacio and Elisa Castillo perform music in restaurants and work in temples together.
Deseret Morning News |
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MormonTimes.com: Parody writer Mormonizes popular songs
A CD that spoofs pop music and Mormon culture will be released in August by a New York native who sees a need for upbeat songs with a good message.
Deseret Morning News |
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Taking in Ocean Springs
I've not done this in a while, so I think I'll troll around the music venues in downtown Ocean Springs this weekend. The Julep Room and The Government Street Grocery are two awesome live, local venues. Tonight at 9, The Julep Room, 1217 Washington Ave., has Bryan Powers vs. The World. The Government Street Grocery, 1210 Government St., has Roosevelt Noise at 10 p.m. on Saturday. Downtown Ocean ...
The Biloxi Sun Herald |
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Go Do It: Jam at the Gem State music, arts festival
Boiseans usually have to travel to outdoor music festivals, but here's one that's easy on the gas tank. The locally produced Gem State Jam Music and Arts Festival will feature art and food vendors, beer gardens and two stages of entertainment.
The Idaho Statesman |
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The most popular songs in the nation
7. "Good Girl Gone Bad," Rihanna. SRP/Def Jam/IDJMG. (Platinum)
The Biloxi Sun Herald |
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Sydney Re-enacts Crucifixion in Performance for Pope (Update1)
July 18 (Bloomberg) -- Sydney staged a re-enactment of the last days of Jesus Christ's life for Pope Benedict XVI and 200,000 pilgrims in a World Youth Day event organizers say may attract a global television audience of 1 billion people.
Bloomberg.com |
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PS Pride to hold American Idol-like competition
Local entertainers are invited to participate in a Greater Palm Springs Pride music compeition called "Desert Idol."
The Desert Sun |
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Exclusive: Ronnie Wood's teen lover fled to see dad in Orkney as rocker entered rehab
ROLLING Stone Ronnie Wood's Russian lover fled to her dad on a Scots island.
Daily Record |
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Barenaked Ladies Drop Out Of Disney Party
Barenaked Ladies have cancelled a scheduled performance for the Disney Music Bloc Party after singer Stephen Page was arrested yesterday on cocaine charges.
Undercover |
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John Denver to have Dunedin world premiere
Dunedin is to host the world premiere of a stage show based on the life and music of the late American singer John Denver.
Otago Daily Times |
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New entertainers confirmed for main stage at FallsFest
Organizers of FallsFest have confirmed more entertainers on the main stage for the 23rd annual FallsFest, coming up Sept. 26-27 in Lucy Park.
Wichita Falls Times Record News |
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Bringing music from Nazi death camps to life
The idea of collecting music written in internment camps before and during World War II may not occur to everyone.
AFP via Yahoo! News |
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'Kate' solid entertainment
You can’t say Backdoor Theatre’s Summer Youth Musical production of “Kiss Me Kate” is much ado about nothing.
Wichita Falls Times Record News |
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Flood fighters get free carousel rides
The Heritage Carousel will offer free rides from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday to all the volunteers who assisted with flood-related efforts around the Des Moines area. There will also be lemonade and live music by Ecktotone, a folk and bluegrass group.
The Altoona Herald-Mitchellville Index |
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