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Two new North Texas stars shine brightest on reality shows
'Nashville Star’ Who: Melissa Lawson How she won: The 32-year-old Arlington native captured the biggest percentage of the nearly 5 million viewer votes cast. Her debut single, What If It All Goes Right , will be added into the rotation at country music stations around the country and will be available for purchase on iTunes today. The Nashville Star tour stops at Billy Bob’s Texas on ...
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Conor Oberst’s self-titled CD musically reconciles his aspirations and others’ expectations
By PRESTON JONES Conor Oberst, a relentlessly questing troubadour who has been pouring his thoughts into song since his teens, was intelligent indie rock’s great white hope in the mid-'00s, breathlessly tagged as Generation X’s answer to Bob Dylan and expected to spawn a stack of classics. Understandably, Oberst rebelled against this notion, defusing the romanticism of such an idea at every ...
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Pete Doherty’s boat rescue
Pete Doherty had to be rescued from a Scottish loch yesterday (03.08.08) after a rowing boat sank while he was trying to get to the VIP area at a music festival.
NZCity |
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'Guitar Hero' rocks fair
FRANKFORD -- Nine-year-old Jimmy Ogle doesn't need the New Jersey State Fair/Sussex County Farm and Horse Show's official battle of the bands to rock out.
New Jersey Herald |
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An American Band: Waltham Legion marks 60 years of music
With the exception of some aging rock groups, most bands don't reach the 40-year mark, which is why members of Waltham American Legion Band are so proud.
The Daily News Tribune |
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Police arrest five on alcohol-related charges
Kerrville police went to a call for loud music Saturday night and ended up arresting four juveniles and one adult on alcohol-related charges. Kerrville Police Department Officer Jeffery Purvis responded to the 2100 block of Singing Wind Drive.
Kerrville Daily Times |
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Stress can be painful or can be an opportunity
• Meditate, get a massage, do yoga or listen to your favorite music.
Bradenton Herald |
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Classical feast awaits fans at Guild
THERE are two events for classical music fans happening in East London this week: a piano recital and the Eastern Cape Youth Music Competition at the Guild Theatre.
Daily Dispatch |
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Crazy racers storm mountaintop festival
TANNERSVILLE — Competition and creativity were in no short supply Saturday as the second annual Village of Tannersville Crazy Race and Festival barreled down the main roadway of the colorful mountaintop village.
The Daily Mail |
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Rock and roll on your Nintendo
WHAT’S better than learning how to play the guitar? Why, playing Guitar Hero of course! The music rhythm franchise proved to be a smash hit amongst console gamers with an endless variety of sequels and thousands of plastics guitars sold worldwide.
The Star |
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Pete Doherty rescued
Pete Doherty had to be rescued from a Scottish loch yesterday (03.08.08). The Babyshambles star was trying to get to the VIP section at Scotland’s Live at Loch Lomond music festival when the rowing boat he was in sprang a leak and began to sink.
Undercover |
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Aug. 5: Scenes from the Arts-burgh
The "American Idols Live!" concert at Mellon Arena felt like a personal concert given by friends -- the kind you see on television for months, and feel like you know personally.
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review |
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IMPRESSIONS: Zubo
Pokemon meets Ouendan, but without the music.
Nintendo World Report |
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For better or worse, many regular folks have famous names
Willie Nelson isn't famous, and hates -- hates -- singing. To him, country music sounds like a cat getting skinned.
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review |
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AUGUSTA FESTIVAL IN THE PARK will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday in Elkins City Park. Activities will include juried craft fair with 60 of Appalachiaás finest artisans, live music at multiple performance stages, singing, dancing and dance lessons in the Randolph County Community Arts Center, the Augusta Store, Pickiná Tent, Young Performers Stage, Kids Tent with hands-on activities, food ...
The Inter-Mountain |
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AUGUSTA FESTIVAL DANCE - Concerts & Squares will immediately follow the Augusta Festival concert Saturday in the dance pavilion. The caller will be Cis Hinkle. with music by Bob Smakula and Denice Reese. Admission will be $7 per person. If you attend the concert, you may dance for free.
The Inter-Mountain |
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AUGUSTA FESTIVAL DANCE, CONTRAS AND SQUARES will be at 8 p.m. Friday in the dance pavilion. The caller will be Cis Hinkle with music by The Avant Gardeners. Admission will be $7 per person. For more information, call 637-1209.
The Inter-Mountain |
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AUGUSTA DANCE - CONTRAS AND SQUARES will immediately follow the concert Thursday in the pavilion. Caller will be Carol Ormand with music by Notorious. Admission will be $5 per person. If you attend the concert, you may dance for free. For more information, call 637-1209.
The Inter-Mountain |
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All Dates for this Event:
AUGUSTA DANCE, CONTRAS AND SQUARES will be from 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Wednesday in the dance pavilion. Callers will be Cis Hinkle and Carol Ormand with music by Old-Time Week staff. Admission will be $5 per person. For more information, call 637-1209.
The Inter-Mountain |
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AUDITIONS
COLUMBIA CHORAL SOCIETY: Auditions will be held 6-8 p.m. Monday and 5:45-6:45 p.m. Aug. 18 at the First Baptist Church choral room, 1306 Hampton St. (803) 933-9060; www.columbiachoralsociety.org SANDLAPPER SINGERS: AMERICAN MUSIC, AMERICAN SOUND: Auditions will be held through Friday for five openings. To schedule an audition, contact Lillian Quackenbush at (803) 786-3702. ...
The State |
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Heart of the Alleghenies Folk Music Festival (HOTA) slated for this weekend at Pitt-Bradford
The fifth annual Heart of the Alleghenies Folk Music Festival (HOTA) will kick-off Friday evening and run through Sunday afternoon at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, featuring workshops, improvisational music, concerts, dances and instrument and accessory sales.
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All Dates for this Event:
AUGUSTA DANCE, CONTRAS AND SQUARES will immediately following the concert today in the pavilion. The caller will be Cis Hinkle with music by The Avant Gardeners. Admission will be $5 per person. If you attend the concert, you may dance for free. For more information, call 637-1209.
The Inter-Mountain |
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Morgan Freeman Seriously Injured in Car Crash
Actor Morgan Freeman suffered serious injuries after his car left the highway and rolled over multiple times on Monday.
The Epoch Times |
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Preview: mystery train ride in North Creek
Music and mystery come together at the North Creek Depot Museum this Saturday. The historic depot is a Teddy Roosevelt National Historic Site. It’s the place where Roosevelt learned of the death of President McKinley and his own succession to the presidency in 1901. Saturday’s event will raise money for on-going restoration of the depot. Todd Moe spoke with Susan Murante, one of the organizers ...
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Paterno, Bowden share similar path
His secretary picked up the phone and said it wouldn't be a problem to ask him a few questions. The Florida State fight song blasted from the receiver while on hold and was only interrupted to give information on season tickets.
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