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The Buzz: They even had an Obama pinata
President Bush is so enthusiastic about a free-trade pact with Colombia that Tuesday he tried to entice Congress into passing it with Latino music marking the 198th anniversary of that nation’s independence from Spain (July 20, 1810).
The Kansas City Star |
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Indian Americans share heritage at festival
BRIDGEWATER -- In keeping with tradition, the Hindu Temple and Cultural Society of USA, Inc., Bridgewater, will host the ninth annual Indian American Festival 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 26 and Sunday, July 27 at the 4-H fairgrounds at North Branch Park, 355 Milltown Rd.
The Reporter |
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The Post and Courier interview with rhythm and blues crooner Al Green
The soulful, distinctive voice of rhythm and blues crooner Al Green will grace the environs of the Charleston Music Hall on Saturday night in a highly anticipated concert that's causing quite a buzz around the Lowcountry. Green has a new record out, "Lay It Down," his third on Blue Note Records, and it's billed as a return to the classic Al Green sound with innovations. It was released May 27, ...
The Post and Courier |
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San Francisco's Aphrodesia displays a love for Fela-funk
Aphrodesia's music conveys a powerful message of social justice. By Manny Theiner.
Pittsburgh City Paper |
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Adams has fun with Lowcountry crowd
I'll fully admit that back in the '80s, where I conveniently spent all of my teenage years, I was a Bryan Adams fan. He was all over MTV back when the channel actually played music videos, and the Canadian rocker always seemed safely cool thanks to songs such as "Cuts Like a Knife" and "Summer of '69." As I got older and transitioned to edgier musical fare, the cassette tape of "Reckless" that ...
The Post and Courier |
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Thursday July 24, 2008 - 00:13 EST
INDIO, California – (PRESS RELEASE) -– One of the biggest selling, female stars in the world of Country Music today, Gretchen Wilson, makes her triumphant return to the desert as Fantasy Springs Resort Casino gladly welcomes her back to the Special Events Center stage, Saturday, April 4th at 8pm.
Rolling Good Times |
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Chicago indie quintet Bound Stems play Howler's
Bound Stems has developed their own musical thing, and The Family Afloat reveals layers of ideas with each listen. By Mike Shanley.
Pittsburgh City Paper |
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HERE, LISTEN TO THIS
This week's edition of Preview's "Here Listen To This" has scored an interview with Joseph Harelson of Ocean Industries Studios. As part of a company working in audio and video forms of production that has worked with many a Charleston musical luminary, Harelson agreed to listen to a couple of songs if we would give the studio a little promotion by mentioning its Web site — www.32tracks.com — ...
The Post and Courier |
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Experimental folkies Shep & Me release Cloudy Chowder
One of the most beautiful yet unpretentious-sounding releases I've heard this year from the local underground. By Manny Theiner.
Pittsburgh City Paper |
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Local math-rock trio Persona Grata releases Frienemies CD this weekend
Fans of Pittsburgh's Don Cab and Creta Bourzia should take note of newer blood exploring and expanding similar musical veins. By Aaron Jentzen.
Pittsburgh City Paper |
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Under the stars
Western Carolina University's wonderful Summer Concert Series continues at 7 tonight with a performance by Catfish Whiskey. The show is free. The rain location is Illusions Dance Club.
Asheville Citizen-Times |
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Two different artists bring country/rock style to the Lowcountry this weekend
The last name Jennings carries with it a certain amount of cache, especially if you happen to be the son of the late Waylon Jennings. Shooter, born Waylon Jennings Jr., is well aware of the expectations that go along with being the son of not one, but two truly great musicians. His mother is songstress Jessi Colter.
The Post and Courier |
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EDWIN MCCAIN
To state the obvious, Edwin McCain is a familiar face in South Carolina. His music — recorded and live versions — is equally familiar. "It was a happening scene for about 10 years," said McCain, whose career emerged on a national level at the same time Charleston was becoming a budding music town. "I've played every incarnation of the Music Farm."
The Post and Courier |
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Life's looking rosy for Texas musician Bleu Edmondson
By Carl Hoover
Waco Tribune-Herald |
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CENTRAL NEW YORK NEWS
What do antique boats, polo and rhythm and blues have in common? They're all a part of a fun-filled weekend in Skaneateles.
The Post-Standard |
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Huntington's hot dog history celebrated with yearly festival
HUNTINGTON -- Build it with sauce, mustard and onions, and they will come.
The Huntington Herald-Dispatch |
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Madonna tones fashion to darn-near nondescript
If you've been reading between the lines in the coverage of Madonna and Alex Rodriguez, you might be inclined to believe that the pop star is not to blame for the breakup of the baseball player's marriage. And if you have noticed the images of Madonna that have blanketed the news, dominated by a photograph taken in May at the Cannes Film Festival showing her in a pink silk Stella McCartney ...
The Charlotte Observer |
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8 Savannah artists show work this weekend
SAVANNAH -- New Moon of Savannah and collectible artist Scott Griffin will host "The Summer Art Revue" from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at 11 West Park Ave. This event will showcase work by eight Savannah artists. Betsy Cain, Lorie Corbus, Julio Garcia, Scott Griffin, Imke Lass, Deb Oden, Gerome Temple and Summer Wheat will open their vaults. Event music will ...
Island Packet |
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All Dates for this Event:
GOSPEL SING AND REVIVAL will be from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday at Grandpa Johnás Fields of Grace at Helvetia. Music will be provided by The Dean Family, Gary Harris & Friends, Pay Moore, Larry Cochran, The Butcher Family, The Riffles, Pickens Friends and more.
The Inter-Mountain |
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How can I resist you?
With the hit movie musical “Mamma Mia!” just out, based upon the light-as-air '70s pop tunes by ABBA, what do you really know about the Swedish group that existed for only a decade (1972-'82) but produced a slew of frothy pop songs? Sure, everybody knows that ABBA is an anagram of their first names (Agnetha, Benny, Bjorn and Anni-Frid), and that the four were originally married couples — Agnetha ...
The Charlotte Observer |
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The Plant That Ate Dirty Socks Opens Off-Broadway July 24
The Joe Iconis musical The Plant That Ate Dirty Socks officially opens at Off-Broadway's Lucille Lortel Theatre July 24.
Playbill |
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Ragtime , with Molloy, Arrow, Watson and Foster, Begins Cape Rep Run July 24
The Cape Rep's production of the award-winning musical Ragtime begins performances July 24 at the company's Indoor Theatre.
Playbill |
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D'Angeles, Franklin, Storm Join Chicago Cast of Hunchback Musical July 24
Bailiwick Repertory's Jeff Award-nominated production of rocker Dennis DeYoung's new musical adaptation of Victor Hugo's classic, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, now extended by the Chicago troupe, welcomes Broadway veteran Evan D'Angeles as Quasimodo beginning July 24.
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Smoke on the Mountain — Homecoming
The saga of Reverend Mervin Oglethorpe and the Sanders Family Singers continues at theTheatre in Gilbertown, Ala. Smoke on the Mountain — Homecoming is the third one of these musicals and it is just as full of good ole gospel and country music as the other two were.
The Meridian Star |
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‘Cats’ claim N.C. roots
Taking a break from the sounds, rhythms and nostalgia of beach music, tonight's Sand in the Streets concert will recall memories of bluegrass and gospel traditional music.
Kinston Free Press |
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