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Local musician releases third CD
TRURO — All Eric Young wants is a bit of recognition from his peers and for people to give his music a try.
The Truro Daily News |
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Interview: Jack Ingram, Country Singer
Jack Ingram talks to Blogcritics about his inspiration, winning an ACM award, his new CD, and more. If you’re looking for the hottest act in country music, it’s Texas native Jack Ingram, who recently won an ACM award for Top New Male Vocalist. He told Blogcritics in an exclusive interview, “Oh it was great [winning the award]. I am honored. It’s been a long road to finally be recognized. It’s a ...
Blogcritics.org |
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2008 Summer events guide: Concerts
What follows is a not-quite-complete list of some of the most notable concerts coming to Utah (and Wendover) this summer, gleaned from Web sites, publicists and the venues themselves. Some venues are still adding shows, and some gigs listed here might cancel or move venues.
The Salt Lake Tribune |
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2008 Summer events guide: Festivals
Utah is home to many summer festivals, including the Utah Shakespearean Festival in Cedar City, Utah Festival Opera in Logan, the Moab Arts Festival and Swiss Days in Midway.
The Salt Lake Tribune |
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2008 Summer events guide: Regional
Theater COLORADO Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre: June 13-Sept. 20, Grand Lake. The shows featured this season are "Oklahoma," "Urinetown," "Big: The Musical," and "Why Do Fools Fall in Love?" Call 970-627-3421 or visit www.rockymountainrep.com for ticket information.
The Salt Lake Tribune |
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Beijing pumps out the tunes to turn on the crowds
Audiences are being treated to a somewhat eclectic mix of music to keep them entertained and pumped up on Olympic passion during the two weeks of sport.
Reuters via Yahoo! News |
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Customer Service
NEW YORK - The Allman Brothers Band has sued a record company to demand a bigger cut of recordings sold through third parties such as Apple's iTunes music service.
Brandon Sun |
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Valley Song
Behind the mellow tone of Athol Fugard's first post-apartheid play is a formidable theatrical voice.
Sydney Morning Herald |
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Music Review: Irma Thomas is 'Simply Grand'
"Simply Grand" would fit as an album title for Irma Thomas on merits alone.
Abilene Reporter-News |
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Gulf name controversy: Arabian or Persian, Iranian uses music in support
Iranian music band 'Shams' will symbolically perform a concert in protest against what is regarded officially by Iran as a distortion of the name of the Persian Gulf, the manager of Tehran's Saadabad Palace said.
ArabicNews.com |
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Music Review: Kelley Johnson - Home
There are several great moments here that are just waiting to be discovered by lovers of prime vocal talents. Kelley Johnson emerges from the Seattle rain and casts the sun in the sky with her affectionate vocal tinges and her subtleties. A jazz vocalist of the highest order, Johnson’s Home is a sincere record that runs the breadth of natural phrasing and stylish intimacy with effortless ...
Blogcritics.org |
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Grocery shoppers treated to Taiko
Shoppers at Midtown grocery store received a free performance from Japanese Taiko drummers Sunday.
KTUU Anchorage |
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Jumbled Senses - When Movement Makes You Hear Music
Researchers at the California Institute of Technology have for the first time found synesthetes who hear sounds when they watch certain motions. Hartford Courant 08/11/08
Arts Journal |
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Allman Brothers Sue Universal Music For $13M in Unpaid Digital Royalties
Members of The Allman Brothers Band have sued Universal Music-owned UMG Recordings for about $13 million, over royalties from compact discs sales and digital downloads services, reports Reuters.
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EU member states asked to commit to digital library
The European Commission on Monday asked for further efforts by the European Union (EU) member states for a common digital library. Libraries in EU countries contain more than 2.5 billion books. But only about 1 percent of archival material is available in digital form. The EU digital library, called Europeana, will also make music, paintings, photographs, and films digitally available in one ...
People's Daily |
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Funkstown briefs
Olde Tyme Christmas organizers seek new ideas; South High principal nixes idea of parade for 2008; Town officials still not sure when stone bridge will close for repairs
The Herald-Mail |
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Study shows 5% decline in students in the arts
The state of arts education in Wisconsin public schools is "at a crossroads" according to a study released Monday. The report shows music and art classes are readily available in almost all Wisconsin public schools, however, there has been a 5 percent decline in participation over the last four years. The study, which was commissioned by the arts advocacy group Arts Wisconsin and the Wisconsin ...
The Capital Times |
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The Hector Festival puts all things highland front and centre
PICTOU – Pictou will be filled with music, stories and highland dancing this week in a celebration of the Ship Hector.
The News |
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New band, old cause
Local musicians form band Ten Mile Divide to perform at Open Space Party
Summit Daily News |
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Allman Brothers Band sues record company for $13M
The Allman Brothers Band has sued a record company to demand a bigger cut of recordings sold through third parties such as Apple's iTunes music service. The Southern rock band filed its lawsuit against UMG Recordings Inc. in federal court in Manhattan on Monday, saying it was the victim of "digital exploitation." The band behind such hits as "Melissa" and "Ramblin' Man" demands at least $13 ...
Fort Worth Star-Telegram |
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Live music coming to skate park
The farmer's market won't be the only place to find live music in Oswego on Thursday nights. The common council approved a resolution Monday night allowing bands to perform at Red Planet Skate Park.
News 10 Now Syracuse |
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Breck Music Festival updates
BRECKENRIDGE - The Breckenridge Music Festival presents a chamber concert fea turing the music from Schu bert's Wind Octet in F Major, D 72, and Brahms' Serenade No. 1 in D Major, Op. 11 at Father Dyer Church in Breckenridge on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.
Summit Daily News |
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Isaac Hayes' Impact On The Stax Record Label
Isaac Hayes' contribution to the music industry was huge, and much of his work was done right here in Memphis at Stax Records.
Eyewitness News Memphis |
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Allman Brothers Band sues record company for $13M
The Allman Brothers Band has sued a record company to demand a bigger cut of recordings sold through third parties such as Apple's iTunes music service.
AP via Yahoo! News |
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Hayes Helped Bring Scientology to Memphis
Sixty-five-year-old soul legend Isaac Hayes left behind family and fans around the world after his death Sun. Isaac Hayes will always be remembered for his soft soul music, but in the early 1990's he began speaking out about another interest of his, one he eventually brought to Memphis for others to learn about. In October of 1997, with the help of Lisa Marie Presley, Hayes founded the Church of ...
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