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More live music
Bayside Sports Grille & Bar: Square Pegz, 9 p.m. Thu. 142 E. Walled Lake Drive, Walled Lake. 248-669-3322. The Belmont: Tracer, 9 p.m. Fri. Charlie Slick, CD-release party, 9 p.m. Sat. Punk Fitness, with Julie Hecker and DJs Spinny and Mikel Smith, 8 p.m. Tue. 10215 Jos. Campau, Hamtramck. 313-871-1966.
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LOCAL BAND SPOTLIGHT: Local band spotlight: Walls of Jericho
Metalcore monsters Walls of Jericho are leading the charge of the city's heavy rock music scene. The inimitable Candace Kucsulain fronts the band, and her unholy bellow is an integral part of the WOJ sound, which has earned recognition around the globe from fans of the beyond-aggressive style of rock. The ferocious and energetic singer is joined by Mike Hasty (guitar), Chris Rawson (guitar), ...
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Independence celebrations back with a bang!
A buzz of excitement and a kaleidoscope of colours lit up the Corporate Area yesterday as thousands of Jamaicans lined the streets to get a view of the Independence Day Festival Float Parade.
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YOUTH GOLF: Free clinic for kids
If you suspect your child might have the swing of Tiger Woods or you just want to get him or her hooked on golf, bring your little one to the Grosse Ile Golf & Country Club on Monday.
Detroit Free Press |
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Weatherman faces music
Canada's top meteorologist says he's not afraid to start his car every day, but Dave Phillips admits he's been getting nasty e-mails and has been accosted by critics in public about his predictions for the summer of 2008.
Windsor Star |
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The best in local music and, hey, you get in free
The Tucson Weekly announces its annual picks for the standouts in the Tucson music scene, better known as The Tammies, at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Rialto Theatre.
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The Telegraph (UK) 08/06/08
Why So Much Stupid Scientific Research On Music?
Arts Journal |
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Local musicians wailin' as gas costs make getting to gigs tough
For the last seven summers, the Ventura-based band Army of Freshmen has hit the road in an RV to showcase its energetic pop-rock sound at clubs, festivals and fairs throughout the United States.
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LOCAL LIMELIGHT
Ladies and gentlemen, meet the Phantods via guitarist Daniel Hagquist:
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In brief: Family Dates (8/7/08)
Book Party in the Park, 4-7 p.m. Friday, Success by Six Garden Art Park, 3350 Commercial Drive. Enjoy live children's music by Fiddle De Dee, Story Time with municipal librarians, arts and crafts, snacks, door prizes, free books and more. Sponsored by Child Care Connection. Free. (563-1966, www.childcareconnection.org)
Anchorage Daily News |
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Philly rock legend Robert Hazard dies at 59
ONE DAY in the late '70s, Bill Eid visited Robert Hazard in his Center City apartment and Robert told him about a new song he had written.
Philadelphia Daily News |
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Rider Killed in Crash 'Worked Hard for His Family'
Larry Gordon Hogan II, 43, was an avid bowler with a penchant for singing karaoke on cruise ships. His favorite songs were "Play That Funky Music" and "Brick House," according to his son, Larry Hogan III.
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THE TICKER: Les Miles: Next hip-hop star?
LSU defensive tackle Marlon Favorite wants coach Les Miles to expand his popular music horizons. Favorite is a member of Black Vynm, a Louisiana-based hip-hop group that has recorded several songs. Miles recently hung out with hip-hop icon Snoop Dogg and even tried singing some of his songs. No word on whether he sang "Cry Baby."
Detroit Free Press |
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ROCHELLE RILEY: A peek at Detroit's sad demise
Detroit, the automotive and music hub that once was Michigan's largest city, died yesterday of a broken heart after years of disintegration.
Detroit Free Press |
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A happier Reznor can still deliver the old familiar sting
As ever, Nine Inch Nails is really about its front man, a 43-year-old eager to prove his musical rebellion was no youthful indulgence
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Robert Hazard, 59, Phila. music fixture
Robert Hazard, 59, one of Philadelphia's biggest stars in the 1980s and the songwriter behind Cyndi Lauper's 1983 megahit, "Girls Just Want To Have Fun," died Tuesday night following a brief illness, the Associated Press has reported.
Courier-Post |
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Life in the fast lane: Keeping pace with speedy senior no easy task
Margretta Lutz leads a fast-paced life. She's a cyclist, a cross-country skier, a marathon runner and a fixture on the local 5K circuit. read more »
Pine Creek Journal |
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Millvale Brew Festival poised to be big success this year
Beer lovers will converge on Millvale from all over the region this weekend as the borough presents the second annual Millvale Brew Festival. read more »
Pine Creek Journal |
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Steven Curtis Chapman in first interview since daughters death
Awardwinning Christian music star Steven Curtis Chapman and his family opened their hearts for the first time this week since the loss of their youngest family member in May
Christian Today |
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Let's hear it for the boy
Based on a 1984 movie, the musical "Footloose" debuted on Broadway 10 years ago and had a respectable run of more than 700 performances.
Erie Times-News |
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Music Steinski Mix master sampled some of the best and passed it on.
It’s nearly impossible to overstate the importance of Steinski, along with his early partner in crime, Double Dee, on the development of hip-hop, particularly...
Chico News & Review |
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Music Various Artists Compilation captures the turmoil and the infectious zeal of Lagos in the ‘70s.
The Lagos of the 1970s was less swollen with humanity (only 3 million inhabitants compared with today’s 15), more swollen with cash (an oil...
Chico News & Review |
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Eats, festivals
CELEBRITY BARTENDING -- to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank -- Thurs., Aug. 7, 5:30-7:30 p.m. -- Jr.'s on the Bay, 726 W. Bayfront Parkway -- music, fun, friendly competition, "best celebrity bartender" challenge, auctioning off two of the Sloppy Duck Ducklings.
Erie Times-News |
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Train hits vehicle trapped on tracks in Hermitage
The Music City Star commuter train struck a car that was stuck in a ditch yesterday at a Hermitage railroad intersection.
The Tennessean |
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Organizations
NOTE. To help us stay current, organizational news must be dated -- e.g., Sat., Aug. 2.
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