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Paul McCartney's show as if you were there on ExpressVu digital TV from Bell!
As partner of Québec City's 400th anniversary, Bell is pleased to broadcast Paul McCartney's memorable concert taking place on the Plains of Abraham on Sunday July 20th on its digital TV service.
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In Concert, A Moment Of Sudanese Solidarity
At a time of outright genocide in Darfur, and civil unrest throughout the Sudan, an unprecedented gathering of musicians from across the war-torn country presented a contrasting picture — one of harmony and unity — at the Sudanese Festival of Music and Dance in Chicago.
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Mellencamp evolves from rocker to writer
NEW YORK -- Although John Mellencamp was recently inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the veteran doesn't consider himself a rocker -- at least not anymore.
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Sing us one last song at Shea, Piano Man
NEW YORK (AP) -- In 1965, more than 55,000 screaming fans jammed into Shea Stadium to watch the Beatles perform what was one of the most remarkable shows in the history of rock 'n' roll.
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Music, co-op games the dominant trends at E3
It was largely a quiet week lacking major surprises. But a couple of trends did emerge that show where the video game industry is heading.
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Loud Bar Music Makes You Drink More
A French study of bar patrons shows people drink more alcohol when the music is loud.
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Loud Music in Bars Hastens Drinking
FRIDAY, July 18 (HealthDay News) -- If busy bars and blasting music seem to go hand in hand, new research from France suggests that might be because loud music encourages more drinking.
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SanDisk Sponsors Rock the Bells 2008 International Music Festival Series
SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK), a leader in flash memory, today announced its sponsorship of Guerilla Union's Rock the Bells(TM) 2008 international festival series. This summer concert sponsorship demonstrates SanDisk's commitment to two important marketing initiatives: an increased focus on music and urban markets and the company's Wake Up Your Phone(TM) campaign. SanDisk's Wake Up Your ...
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Smith Street's Nu Hotel Hits All The Right Gruppy Notes
Smith Street, Brooklyn's restaurant Mecca, has at long last scored its first boutique hotel, and the hotel's operators sure do know their audience. Hersha Hospitality's Nu Hotel , at the corner of Smith Street and Atlantic Avenue, hits nearly ever single gruppy note. Is it eco-friendly? Check. The press release boasts that the hotel has cork flooring, organic linens, and "custom ...
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Out and About: Weekend Picks
Photo by Pianoman75 FRIDAY: Head over to the opening of 1460 Wall Mountables at the DCAC, a first-come, first-served alternative gallery show featuring artists hanging whatever they can dream up to fill in individual 2' by 2' spaces. 7 to 9 p.m. The New Gay presents Homo/Sonic – their first dance party featuring britpop, indie-rock, dance-punk and cutting edge queer artists ...
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Tracylyn: Illinois Based Country Pop/Rocker Decides to "Think Big" and Take Her Dreams Down to Nashville and 'Close ...
Perfectly in synch with the upbeat and inspirational title and vibe of "Think Big," a key track from her new independent album Close The Door, Illinois based singer/songwriter Tracylyn (www.tracylyn.net) headed straight to Nashville when the ideas started flowing for the highly anticipated follow-up to her popular, critically acclaimed debut Good Rain.
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Park Ready For Mile High Music Festival
The first ever Mile High Music Festival is this weekend at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City. Crews were putting the finishing touches on the stages and other facilities for the event Friday.
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Cleveland Orchestra's Munoz finalist for Oregon post
Munoz, 24, will lead a Eugene Symphony concert in September as his audition, as will the other candidates - Nir Kabaretti, 40, recently appointed music director of the Santa Barbara Symphony; and Danail Rachev, 37, who becomes assistant conductor of the Philadelphia Orchestra in September.
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Singer and radio star Jo Stafford dies at 90
By BOB THOMAS LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Jo Stafford, the honey-voiced band singer who starred in radio and television and sold more than 25 million records with her ballads and folks songs, has died. She was 90.
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Singer and radio star Jo Stafford dies at 90
Jo Stafford, the honey-voiced band singer who starred in radio and television and sold more than 25 million records with her ballads and folks songs, has died. She was 90.
Centre Daily Times |
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Pitchfork Music Festival 2008: It's On!
All right people, it's showtime! This weekend, the 2008 Pitchfork Music Festival and all the good times that come with it will descend on the Windy City. Will Spoon send us home with an oh-so-fitting spin through "Chicago at Night"? Will Hold Steady fans single-handedly consume the fest's entire beer allotment? Will Dizzee Rascal's gravity-defying pants prevail yet again? This weekend ...
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Singer and radio star Jo Stafford dies at 90
Jo Stafford, the honey-voiced band singer who starred in radio and television and sold more than 25 million records with her ballads and folks songs, has died. She was 90. Stafford died of congestive heart failure Wednesday at her Century City home, her son, Tim Weston of Topanga, said Friday. She had been in declining health since October, he said. Stafford had 26 charted singles and nearly a ...
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Naga band hums into history
Moa Subong wanted a traditional wind instrument that would complement his band's brand of Naga folk-flavoured rock music. The search was an exercise in futility, so he ended up inventing the bamhum.
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Double JJ Ranch files for bankruptcy
Just weeks after nearly 50,000 fans from across the United States came to the Double JJ Ranch for the Rothbury Music Festival, the owners filed for bankruptcy in federal court.
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A Funny Thing Happened On the Way To the Forum
Come see our multiple Tony winning musical, A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum! Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondeheim and starring the NST entourage of comedians and gorgeous girls. Directed by Bill Raiten, it's fun for the whole family.
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Singer and radio star Jo Stafford dies at 90
LOS ANGELES July 18, 2008, 03:32 pm ET · Jo Stafford, the honey-voiced band singer who starred in radio and television and sold more than 25 million records with her ballads and folks songs, has died. She was 90.
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Free day of fun for entire family
A family style carnival with inflatable toys, music and free food will take over the Veterans Memorial Park at City Hall on Saturday.
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TAKE 2: An alternative look at the day in sports
It’s usually best to expect the worst when you hear news such as “musicians undertaking a sports-related concept album.” Ouch. Even after shaking the hideous notion of Smash Mouth’s “All Star” on endless replay out of your head, it still hurts.
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Libraries will hold program about music's role in movies
When do you use the Courier's website? Only when I am looking for something specific. I'm from Benton, but I don't live there anymore. I check the site to keep up with what's going on in the area.
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Around Rim Country/Community Almanac
An open reception from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday, July 23 will be held at the American Legion Post No. 69, 709 E. Highway 260, to honor U.S. Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient Robert E. O'Malley.
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