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Szilard Mezei calls his music contemporary improvised music—a term that has often been used and abused, showing how music can either be transformed by imagination or lack thereof. All About Jazz
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Aug. 1: Some of the brightest lights of the acoustic music scene shine at a benefit at the American Legion Hall at Lake Ella for local poet and songwriter Minie Brattain, who's undergoing treatment for cancer. Tallahassee Democrat
Dry Bridge Road
Debut records are occasionally prophetic of a young musician's future work. A recent graduate of the New England Conservatory of Music, 22-year-old Boston-based tenor saxophonist Noah Preminger's impressive premiere, Dry Bridge Road , offers a tantalizing glimpse into the future of an up-and-coming artist. All About Jazz
Ink isn’t dry on band’s ‘unclassified’ sound
Ask the members of Phaded Ink what kind of music they play, and they will tell you it’s unclassified. Wichita Falls Times Record News
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American Legion Hall Post 13 — ACME Rhythm & Blues. Dance. 8 p.m.-midnight. $5. 229 Lake Ella Drive. 222-3382. Bird's Aphrodisiac Oyster Shack — Only Thieves. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. $3. 325 N. Bronough St. 222-1075. Tallahassee Democrat
There's moody blues and more for music fans
The Will Goble Trio , which features pianist Austin Johnson, drummer Dave Potter and Goble on bass, plays one more show for us before heading up to Georgia to headline a gig for the Coastal Jazz Association of Savannah on Sunday. Tallahassee Democrat
Dallas Events, July 25
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Celebrated musician at NMSU
LA CRUCES — World-renowned musician Amjad Ali Khan has received accolades from lofty sources, including the Dalai Lama, who said that when Ali Khan performs, "He carries with him a deep human spirit, a warm feeling and a sense of caring." Las Cruces Sun-News
Fountains of Wayne solo release
Fountains of Wayne guitarist Jody Porter is set to release his first solo record via itunes on August 26, 2008. Undercover
Kanye West gets ready for Global Gathering
US rapper Kanye West is bringing an 18-coach strong entourage with him to a UK dance festival. The 31-year-old rapper is also having his own stage built for the Global Gathering event, and is determined to outdo fellow rap star Jay-Z’s headlining Glastonbury slot. Undercover
Merchants lobby to keep the tunes on Trade
With this summer's Tunes on Trade music series winding down, Greer Station merchants are thinking about next year. The Greenville News
Events
Clovers Irish Weekend, 21st annual event with a re-creation of an Irish village, Irish cuisine, games, genealogy, Irish dancers, strolling musicians, Irish Mass and more. Music by the MollyWogs, Ceann, the Town Pants, Charlie Zahm and Tad Marks, the Irish Balladeers and the Irish Lads. Clover Fire Company Grounds, Irish Valley, three miles east of Exit 119 off I-81, Heckscherville in ... Times Leader
Concerts
Pocono Blues Festival, 17th annual event with Geno Delafose, the Holmes Brothers, Eric Bibb, Sugar Pie DeSanta with Jimmy McCracklin, Kenny Neal, Nappy Brown, Bobby Rush, Trudy Lynn, Ronnie Baker Brooks, the Kinsey Report, Michael “Iron Man” Burks, Sharrie Williams and more. Big Boulder Ski Area, Lake Harmony. Tonight, 7 p.m. to midnight; Saturday and Sunday, noon to 9 p.m. 443-8425 or jfbb.com. Times Leader
Lone Survivor mainstay still has ‘Eye’ on rock ’n’ roll
ALTON - Frankie Sullivan has been a survivor for 31 years in more ways than one. The Telegraph
All-American Rejects headline showcase for music hopefuls
TULSA — Dancing days are here again in the downtown Blue Dome District. That's where Dfest descends today and Saturday with nearly 150 unsigned and emerging musicians and big-time homegrown and national acts performing on three outdoor stages and nine indoor venues from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. each night. That's after industry professionals hold a trade show, clinics and mentoring sessions from noon to ... The Oklahoman
Jazz player Kirk Whalum connects with young fans
Just as the late Oklahoma jazz guitarist Charlie Christian made a lasting impression on today's artists with his compositions, jazz saxophonist Kirk Whalum is connecting with the next generation as an artist-in-residence, and with fans through technology. It is a beautiful, sunny day in Memphis, and Whalum, 50, has been in the studio, compiling tracks for his live recording, "Gospel According to ... The Oklahoman
TV Media: House, Fringe, The Office, The Cleveland Show, Rescue Me, Saturday Night Live, True Blood, Arrested ...
All new vids, a poster, and even an entire episode to check out! Welcome to the second week of an all-new experiment. I am not sure how far this one will go, but I found some inspiration and thought I would give it a go. You will have to let me know what you think.This is the third of my media columns, joining Movie and Music. Each week I hope to bring a number clips for you to view, perhaps ... Blogcritics.org
Symphony tackles Grateful Dead piece
BALTIMORE — When the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra warms up next week, the musicians will be clad in their usual summer attire: White dinner jackets and bow ties for the men, white tops and black skirts or slacks for the women. Tie-dye might be more appropriate. On the day Jerry Garcia would have turned 66, the venerable orchestra will welcome more than 2,000 Deadheads to the Meyerhoff Symphony ... The Oklahoman
Sugarland loosens the reins
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — After Sugarland's first two albums, singer Jennifer Nettles kept hearing how their records were good and all but somehow … not. "They'd say, ‘You sound so much better live,'” Nettles recalled. So when she and musical partner Kristian Bush went to work on their third one, they had a mission: Capture the raw energy of their live shows. The result: "Love On the Inside.” A deluxe ... The Oklahoman
McCoury sings out to reach workers
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Bluegrass singer Del McCoury has a funny new song called "40 Acres and a Fool” about a city slicker who hits it big in the stock market and moves to the country to become a rancher. Of course, the guy doesn't know a bull from a steer, and his money and arrogance only rankle the other farmers. The song wouldn't be such a hoot if it didn't have some truth to it, and that's why ... The Oklahoman
Quantum Of Solace
A performance of Puccini's operatic thriller "Tosca" opened this year's festival, the 63rd edition, on Wednesday evening. MI6
Two jukebox musicals find success where others failed
Jukebox musicals get no respect. Maybe it's because they're so hard to bring off. In fact, you can count on two fingers the Broadway shows that have successfully combined dialogue with existing rock-oriented pop songbooks to tell a story: "Mamma Mia!,” the film version of which opened nationwide July 18, and "Jersey Boys.” Over the last 40 years, the gap between musical theater and pop music has ... The Oklahoman
Jonas Brothers set to perform at MTV Video Music Awards
NEW YORK — The Jonas Brothers will perform at this year's Video Music Awards. It will be the wholesome pop group's first appearance at the event, known for its decadence and eye-popping water cooler moments (many involving Britney Spears). In a statement, brothers Kevin, Joe and Nick said: "This is an awesome opportunity. We have grown up watching all the amazing and iconic performances on the ... The Oklahoman
Local Band Q&A: Victims of Life will perform Saturday at Big Papa's Pour House
• Where: 8 p.m. Saturday at Big Papa's Pour House, 5906 Shields Blvd. • Why: Experience this energetic band from Shawnee with heavy metal diversity. Q : How did you get started in music? A : Jerry "Manimal” McCaul, drums : I was about 8 or 9 years old and my sisters had album collections of Black Sabbath, Aerosmith and Deep Purple, a wide selection of old school metal and stuff like that. ... The Oklahoman
Timberlake, Carey to rock with fashion
NEW YORK — Mariah Carey, Justin Timberlake, Beyonce and Rihanna will perform at the fifth annual Fashion Rocks concert celebrating the relationship between music and fashion. The event will be Sept. 5 at Radio City Music Hall, and will air in a two-hour special on CBS the following night. Proceeds will benefit Stand Up to Cancer, a program established by the Entertainment Industry Foundation to ... The Oklahoman