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Metallica books concert in new Inland arena
A new venue in Ontario has snagged a major name for its early concert lineup. Seminal heavy metal band Metallica announced on its Web site that it will perform at Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario on Dec. 12.
The Press-Enterprise |
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SOULFUL BLOG: Rest In Peace Isaac Hayes - A Dedication To A True Soul Legend
If your music tastes are anything like mine, chances are you had a sad afternoon yesterday after hearing the news of Isaac Hayes' death. Growing up I was heavy into old soul, particularly the music sampled for hip-hop. Along with Curtis Mayfield, Isaac Hayes was a favorite of mine.
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Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival
Tuesday, Aug. 12 Hip Pocket (jazz program) With the full sound of a big band and the spontaneity of a jazz combo, Hip Pocket presents a fresh and unique approach to many of the great jazz classics as well as original songs.
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NEWS: Chris Brown Wins Big At Teen Choice Awards
R&B superstar Chris Brown recently overtook the 10th annual Teen Choice Awards winning in five categories. The multi-platinum singer walked home with awards in “Choice Music Male Artist”, “R&B Artist”, “R&B Track”, “Rap/Hip-Hop Track” and “Music Hook-Up” for his duet with soulful sensation Jordin Sparks on “No Air”. Located in Hollywood, California, the awards show tallied up votes from over 30 ...
SOHH.com |
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Atl Blog: Jennifer Hudson Enlists Young Jeezy To Help W/"Spotlight" Remix [Audio], Plus, Lupe Fiasco Performs At The ...
It looks like Academy Award winner turned global superstar Jennifer Hudson has reached out to Atlanta rapper Young Jeezy to help her connect with the hip-hop community because her new song “Spotlight” has just gotten a serious upgrade.
SOHH.com |
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Scholarship fund in memory of Sara London-Hinman benefits the Vermont Youth Orchestra
A gift from a gifted musician
The Burlington Free Press |
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Color Guard practice
Ada High Color Guard members Crissy Pendleton and Mikenna Thaggard practice with their flags outside the music building at the school Thursday.
Ada Evening News |
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In harmony: Local harmonica club hosts annual convention
Through conversations with other musicians, Bill Dulin learned many people started playing the harmonica the way he did.
South Side Journal |
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Little Music Makers Studio to hold free classes
The Little Music Makers Studio of Stevens Point is holding two free music classes tonight and Tuesday morning. At 6:30 p.m. tonight and 10 a.m. Tuesday, families can make music together in the Portage County Public Librarys Pinery Room. The classes are geared for newborns to children around 5 years old and are meant for families to get a preview of the programs Little Music Makers Studio offers ...
Stevens Point Journal |
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Southwood crowned Queen of Friendship
Canton Friendship Festival Queen Pageant contestants helped guests celebrate "The ABC's of Friendship: Celebrating Thirteen Years of Memories" at Canton High School on Saturday evening, with the help of Master of Ceremonies Kevin Stephenson.
The Canton Daily Ledger |
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Bush Praises China but Continues Rebuke During Embassy Dedication in Beijing
President Bush was eager to shift his focus to Olympic sports, only hours after China pointedly rebuffed his criticism of the countrys record on human rights.
The Gadsden Times |
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Red Hot Poker Dots Play At Riverfront Nights Saturday
Riverfront Nights Summer Music Series will return to Ross's Landing on Saturday, at 7:30 p.m. with the Red Hot Poker Dots. They will be playing at the Fat Cat Ferry Stage with their "Swampy Tonk" sound, which is a combination of old school country, hillbilly, yodeling, rockabilly and country-rock reinvented into a new musical experience.
The Chattanoogan |
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Silverchair an abomination - Brit critic
LEGENDARY British music critic Everett True has rankled the local music industry with a scathing attack on Australian street press.
Herald Sun |
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The Curtain Rises on Music Box Films: Little Known Distributor Aiming To Impact Specialty Biz
The rattle and roar of Chicago's Lake Street 'L' is constant. It drowns out the words of Brian Andreotti and Bill Schopf , two of the principals with specialty film start-up Music Box Films . Inside a second-floor office adjacent to a modern art gallery, located in an industrial stretch of West Loop Chicago, Music Box Films performs its business behind a low-rise brick building without notice.
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Could protest songs be making a comeback?
DALLAS — Jamie Laurie, one of two frontmen for the suddenly successful alt-rock/rap outfit Flobots, is onstage at a crammed Pontiac Garage, the smaller room at the House of Blues, explaining his choice of neckwear: an American flag.
McClatchy Washington Bureau |
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Television - Entertainment
What do a monkey, a moose and Morgan Freeman have in common?
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MN Records spotlight the works of Michael Nyman
There was a time in the mid-'90s when Michael Nyman's smash-hit soundtrack to Jane Campion's Oscar-winning film "The Piano" was unavoidable. The English minimalist's popularity has never been as broad since, particularly in the United States.
The Star-Ledger |
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Two Davids boost crowds for 'Idols' tour
The annual celebratory ritual called the "Idols Live" tour is back at the Gwinnett Arena on Aug. 18. It sold out much faster than last year's concert, thanks primarily to the two Davids — Cook and Archuleta, that is.
Access Atlanta |
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Napster quarterly loss increases, revenue falls
Napster Inc posted a bigger quarterly loss on Monday as the number of its paid subscribers declined, and the online music service predicted revenue to be mostly flat in the current quarter.
Reuters via Yahoo! News |
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Tate Liverpool offers iPhone/iPod tour guide
Visitors to the Tate Liverpool in the UK can now use their iPhones and iPods during a current art exhibition, according to an announcement. The gallery says that for a display of paintings by Gustav Klimt, people have access to a multimedia tour, representing a mix of currator commentary with music, archival films, photos of Klimt and behind-the-s...
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Houston Drawing International Tourists for Labor Day as Music Fans from 9 Countries Coming for Rock The Bayou
This metropolis, used to seeing a vacation exodus during Labor Day weekend, has quickly become a holiday destination for international and national music fans eager to see one of the country’s newest, large rock music festivals – Rock The Bayou presented by Bud Light, which has rapidly grown to feature 100 bands on three stages over four days.
Cy-Fair Sun |
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Hayes hailed as 'creative genius' by friends, admirers
Musical peers, friends and admirers of soul legend Isaac Hayes are praising his many talents after hearing news of his sudden passing this weekend.
CBC |
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EsNtion Records Sues JonesTM for Copyright and Trademark Infringement
DALLAS , Aug. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- EsNtion Records has filed a civil suit against JonesTM, Incorporated -- formerly known as TM Century -- for allegedly illegally distributing EsNtion copyrighted music and video recordings produced exclusively for the EsNtion, EsNtion Latino, EsNtion Silver and Forever Soul labels.
Broadcast Newsroom |
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Alaskan wins top post at RSAMD
Scotland's leading academy of the performing arts has appointed an Alaskan to head up its department of traditional Scottish music. Dr Joshua Dickson, 34, will take up his post at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in Glasgow from the start of next term.
The Herald |
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Crist forms music recording industry task force
Gov. Charlie Crist on Monday directed the state's Office of Film and Entertainment to form a Music Recording Industry Task Force to identify and address issues related to Florida's music industry.
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