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Melissa Lawson wins NBC's `Nashville Star'
A Texas mother of five is the new "Nashville Star." Melissa Lawson beat fellow finalist Gabe Garcia on Monday night for the title on the country music reality series. Shawn Mayer came in third.
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Guam, Saipan musicians make history in China
For the past several weeks, eight musicians from Saipan have been rehearsing with the Guam Territorial Band, to prepare for performances at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Saipan Tribune |
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Twenty arrests at music festival
A total of 20 people are arrested at Herefordshire's Big Chill festival over the weekend.
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Bandits steal $11,000 during Philly 'Hippiefest'
PHILADELPHIA—Police say two armed men stole $11,000 from Philadelphia's Mann Music Center during "Hippiefest 2008." Authorities say the thieves forced their way into a money drop office and demanded cash from two female employees during Tuesday night's concert.
The Evening Sun |
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Murfreesboro Youth Orchestra auditions Thursday
Auditions for new members for both the Murfreesboro Youth Orchestra and the Preparatory String Orchestra will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday at the MTSU School of Music.
Daily News Journal |
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Manchester Pride Attracts Chamber Orchestra
Manchester Pride will launch its first ever chamber music series on the 18 August in Studio 7 at the BBC on Oxford Road.
RainbowNetwork.com |
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Community Calendar
Good Times Dance Club: 8 p.m. to midnight on the second Friday of every month at St. George Social Club, 667 Sheridan St., Aurora. A variety of music will be offered for dancing, light snacks, and a cash bar. $10 cover.
The Beacon News |
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Arlington Mother Of 5 Wins 'Nashville Star'
Melissa Lawson of Arlington beat fellow finalist Gabe Garcia, who's from Lytle, on Monday night for the title on the country music reality series. Shawn Mayer came in third.
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Grand Hotel Jersey to stream video and music on Exterity's IPTV system
Exterity targets the education, corporate and hospitality market sectors with its IPTV system, which enables users to provide news feeds, national and international television, training videos and information channels to displays and PCs across an organisation.
Computer Business Review |
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Sony buys Bertelsmann's Sony BMG stake for $1.2B
By GEORGE FREY FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) -- Bertelsmann AG will sell its 50-percent stake in music business Sony BMG to Sony Corp. in a $1.2 billion deal, the companies announced Tuesday, giving the Japanese company full ownership of the joint venture whose roster of artists include Alicia Keys and Leona Lewis.
Bay News 9 Tampa Bay |
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Keith Anderson amps up country-rock swagger on new CD: review
Keith Anderson
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UCO gets music school director
EDMOND — Keith White knows the University of Central Oklahoma's School of Music has a good reputation. White, the new director of the school, just wants to make sure more people know it. He said students and staff already connect well with the community, but he wants to do even more community outreach through high school and elementary school music teachers. "One of the missions of a university ...
The Oklahoman |
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Hersam Acorn Newspapers
First Thursdays: A Contemporary Cocktail Hour on Aug. 7, from 6:30 to 8:30 at the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum in Ridgefield, is your chance to party like a rock star! Discounted admission for those in leather pants, star sunglasses, or other fashions worthy of a tabloid sensation.
Greenwich Post |
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Tuesday Ticket Update
Every Tuesday and Thursday, we'll be posting events that are going on sale during the current week. This Tuesday post only collects the early announcements, so definitely check back on Thursday for the latest ticket news. COMEDY Cheech & Chong Tower Theater , Upper Darby; Music Box at The Borgata , Atlantic City Fri, 9/12/08, 7:30PM; Sat, 12/13/08, 8PM $39.50-$59.50; $60 On ...
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Bertelsmann sells stake in Sony BMG to Sony
The $1.2 billion deal will give Sony complete control of a music company whose artists include Celine Dion, Bruce Springsteen, Justin Timberlake, Alicia Keys and Usher.
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Sony buys Bertelsmann's Sony BMG stake for $1.2B
(AP:FRANKFURT, Germany) Bertelsmann AG will sell its 50-percent stake in music business Sony BMG to Sony Corp. in a $1.2 billion deal, the companies announced Tuesday, giving the Japanese company full ownership of the joint venture whose roster of artists include Alicia Keys and Leona Lewis.
INO News |
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McKenna re-elected CWSO president
Gerard McKenna, former dean of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point College of Fine Arts and Communication, was re-elected as Board President of Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra during its Annual Meeting on July 21 at The 19th Hole at Sentry World. The CWSO board of directors, staff, music director and orchestra were thanked for their dedication and hard work. Outgoing board members Liz ...
Stevens Point Journal |
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Folk music coming to Sheldon Peck Homestead
The Sheldon Peck Homestead will host a program on folk music from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9.
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Cookout to benefit Toys for Tots
The Marine Corp League of Portage County will serve rib-eye sandwiches, brats and hot dogs from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 14 at Trigs County Market, 1600 Academy Ave. This event kicks off the groups Toys For Tots Christmas program. Proceeds from the cookout will assist the local toy drive. Those who attend also are invited to bring unwrapped, new toys to donate. Music and treats will be ...
Stevens Point Journal |
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Sony to buy Bertelsmann's Sony BMG stake
A statement released by the privately held Bertelsmann said the new company will be called Sony Music Entertainment Inc. and become a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Corp. of America.
KING5 Seattle |
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Germany's Bertelsmann pulls out of music venture with Sony - Summary
Guetersloh, Germany - German media concern Bertelsmann is pulling out of its music joint venture with Sony, both companies announced on Tuesday. A statement said Sony had agreed to acquire Bertelsmann's 50-per- cent stake in New York-based Sony BMG, ...
EARTHtimes.org |
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Customer Service
"C'Mon!" (Columbia Nashville) The beefy, broad-shouldered Keith Anderson amps up his country-rock swagger on his second album, "C'Mon!" That won't likely surprise anyone; after all, he trumpeted his preferences with the title of his 2005 debut, "Three Chord Country and American Rock & Roll."
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Customer Service
Jamey Johnson's "That Lonesome Song" delivers a salt-of-the-earth antidote for those who consider contemporary country music too slick and sentimental. His bare-knuckled, barroom poetry takes the point of view of hard-bitten losers and boozers, and it's shot with blue-collar authenticity.
Brandon Sun |
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Espanola celebrates 50 years
Espanola was settled more than 100 years ago. Most Espanoles know that. But the community was not formally incorporated as a municipality until March 1, 1958. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of incorporation, a small, but dedicated group of volunteers got together to organize Espanola Homecoming 2008, which [...]
The Sudbury Star |
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Lytle Native Finishes Runner-Up In 'Nashville Star'
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A mother of five from Arlington is the new "Nashville Star." Melissa Lawson beat fellow finalist Lytle native Gabe Garcia on Monday night for the title on the country music reality series. Shawn Mayer came in third.
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