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The Stooges' music gear stolen
MONTREAL - Montreal police have recovered the rental truck that contained Iggy Pop and the Stooges' equipment, but there is still no sign of what was inside.
Jam! Showbiz
The BBCers Who Censored Music
"Not so long ago, mysterious men would dictate whether certain records were suitable for Britain's pop diet. At the BBC's Written Archives Centre in Caversham the files of the Dance Music Policy Committee have been preserved for public inspection. This was pop's equivalent of the Bilderberg Group.
Arts Journal
Sony to acquire Bertelsmann's stake in Sony BMG
Bertelsmann will sell its 50% stake in music company Sony BMG to Sony, the companies announced Tuesday, giving the Japanese company full ownership of the joint venture.
USA Today
How to Get More Info About Your iPhone in iTunes [Screencasts]
Here's a quick tip for iPhone or iPod touch owners who want to get more details about the device, the software it's running, and exactly how many days of songs are stored on it: in iTunes, click on...
Lifehacker
Council votes to add penny to hotel tax to fund sports, music halls of fame
Macon City Council voted to ask the local legislative delegation to add a penny to the local hotel/motel tax, and split the revenue it creates between the Georgia Sports and Music halls of fame.
Macon Telegraph
Gabby Concepcion launches singing career with his first self-titled album
Gabby Concepcion said the first song that he recorded that came out as a single (as in 45 rpm vinly discs) was "Burgis," from his 1981 movie with the same title. Now, Gabby has recorded twelve songs for his first CD, his first album.
PEP
Obama headquarters opens in Naples
Some had seen it all. Others, the little ones, were first beginning to understand the meaning of democracy. The grand opening of Obama’s Campaign for Change Office in Naples nearly overflowed with supporters. No music. Just high energy and high hopes.
Naples Daily News
Shanghaiist Happy Hour at Sasha's: The Playlist
A couple updates about tomorrow night's gathering at Sasha's. First, we forgot to mention the wines that will be included in the half-price drink special. They are: Santa Rita 120 Sauvignon Blanc and Wolf Blass Eagle Hawk Shiraz/Cab/Merlot. Second, lots of people have asked 1 for more information about the music that will be played at the Happy Hour, so we have included a list of artists ...
Shanghaiist
Sony to buy Bertelsmann's Sony BMG stake for $900M
Sony said Tuesday it is buying Bertelsmann AG out of their 50-50 music venture Sony BMG for $900 million, giving it full ownership of a roster of artists including Alicia Keys and the increased ability to leverage music over an array of electronic devices.
Abilene Reporter-News
Customer Service
NEW YORK - Lil Jon, who was musical limbo after his longtime record label TVT Records went bankrupt earlier this year, has reached an agreement that frees him from his TVT obligations while entering into a new venture with digital entertainment company the Orchard, which is purchasing TVT's assets.
Brandon Sun
Umoja - Festival has come far in its 30-year history
The Umoja/Unity Festival has gone from neighborhood picnic/community work day at Carver Recreation Center to being nearly canceled by flooding to drawing more than 35,000 people at Freedom Hall Civic Center.
Johnson City Press
The Accordion Is Back
The accordion was, post-war, the most popular instrument in America. Then came rock 'n' roll. The guitar took over. The new music style killed it. Now the accordion is hip again. "Credit the rise in popularity of norteño, zydeco and American folk."
Arts Journal
Musical talent has Burnsville pair going places
Two 18-year-old jazz musicians who grew up blocks apart in Burnsville are now heading to Boston to study at two of the country's best music schools. They're playing one last local gig on Thursday.
Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune
RICHARD KAY: Mica's bank battle with a toyboy ex
What Not To Wear presenter and soul queen Mica Paris would have to dig deep in her repertory of gospel music to find a song to describe her efforts to extricate herself from her failed love affair with Italian romeo Francesco Niccolato.
Daily Mail
Country extravaganza to raise funds for Flying Doctor
Bungaree Station will be holding a three-day country music packed fundraiser for the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
Northern Argus
Bands outnumber fans at festival
CLEAR LAKE (AP) and#8212; A music festival designed to benefit victims of this year's natural disasters wound up with more bands than fans.The "Better Than A Dream" music festival began last Friday and ended Monday. More than 60 bands played in five locations in Clear Lake and Mason City, including the Surf Ballroom.But organizers John and Sarah Whitehead of Marshalltown sold just 36 tickets. ...
The Gazette
The music makers
The Beijing Olympics aren't just about athletes and world-class competition. They are about world-class music too, and Chinese composers are seizing the chance to have their music broadcast to a worldwide audience at the opening and closing ceremonies.
China Daily
New Classical Tracks: Evocations of Argentina
Albert Ginastera is Argentina's most famous composer, but much of his music is rarely played. Now, his complete works for cello and piano, evoking the songs and landscape of his native country, have been recorded by cellist Mark Kosower.
Minnesota Public Radio
Chamber Music and Wine series at Descanso Gardens
LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE - The Orchestras of Pasadena will present "In the Mix!," the inaugural Summer Chamber Music and Wine series, from 6:30 to 8 p.
Pasadena Star-News
'American Idol': A trip to Idol Camp
Camera-hungry tweens hone their music skills for the chance of a lifetime.
Los Angeles Times
Photos: National Night Out to Fight Crime
Area residents joined law enforcement officers at Washington Park in Two Rivers Tuesday for the National Night Out to Fight Crime. Attendees had the opportunity to talk with officers, play games and listen to music.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter
Mint 220 Wireless Digital Music Station Review
Today we are looking at a really nice wireless digital music system that features an iPod dock called the Mint 220. The system is very easy to set up and offers great sound quality. In addition to wireless streaming from a Mac or PC, the device will pla...
I4U
iTunes still tops music charts; Amazon primed for growth?
The iTunes Store is still sittin' pretty at the number one spot among all music retailers, at least according to the NPD Group for the first half of 2008. Although Apple will continue to lead for some time, Amazon appears to be the sleeping giant that's just beginning to flex its muscles. Read More...
Ars Technica
Randy Newman may be rock 'n' roll's renaissance man
He composes movie scores and theme songs, crafts elaborate orchestral arrangements, creates gorgeous melodies, plays rolling R&B piano and writes savagely funny lyrics.
USA Today
Sony shares rise after buying music joint venture stake
Shares in Sony Corp. traded higher on Wednesday after the electronics maker said it had agreed to buy Bertelsmann's 50 percent stake in their Sony BMG music joint venture for around $900 million.
International Herald Tribune
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