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Rocker Chrissie Hynde now a little bit country
Pretenders frontwoman Chrissie Hynde unveiled tunes from her band's first album in six years on Monday, reluctantly conceding that she is moving in a country direction.
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Floyd music store up for sale - roanoke.com
Owner Scott Perry wants to focus on playing more tour dates and spending time with his family. FLOYD -- The Pickin' Porch, a Floyd music store owned by local musician Scott Perry, is for sale. Perry opened the store four years ago in a converted house that formerly housed his wife Lisa Kae's mortgage business as a way to provide income and take care of the needs of the local acoustic music ...
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Message in the music
Indians in pink and orange feathers, a children's theater group in matching yellow T-shirts and an assortment of extras marched and danced around Woldenberg Riverfront Park on Saturday, surrounded by camera crews and a handful of curious tourists.
New Orleans Times-Picayune |
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Kid Rock rolls on
Anyone who doubts music's ability to supersede all barriers and boundaries would do well to consider the scene at a nearly full New Orleans Arena on Friday night.
New Orleans Times-Picayune |
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Waukesha BluesFest attendance spikes, organizer says
Attendance at the two-day Waukesha BluesFest last weekend was likely close to double that of its inaugural run last year and likely finished in the black, event chairman Rick Kobriger said Monday.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |
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Frontier Services to partner outback rally
In a unique new venture for “Frontier Services”, an arm of the Uniting Church, the organisation will be a charity partner for the forthcoming “Red Centre to Gold Coast Trial” which commences at Alice Springs on September 8.
RallySport Magazine |
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Posted: 12-08-2008 , 05:09 GMT
Famous and romantic Lebanese singer Majida Al Roumi performed at the Carthage music festival, after a four-year of absence. According to the London daily Elaph, Majida came up on stage wearing a white dress, looking like a white dove singing for peace.
Al Bawaba |
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Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Calvary Seniors, 10:30 a.m., Calvary Baptist Church, 201 E.N. “A” St., Gas City; music, lunch. Christian home educators support group, 1:30 p.m., Hanfield United Methodist Church, 101 N. 400E. Call 934-9426.
Marion Chronicle-Tribune |
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Collectors' edition tees
Rock-and-roll has long had a significant influence in fashion. To celebrate that storied collaboration, Macy's and Rolling Stone magazine have launched a new series of collectors' edition T-shirts, featuring famous Rolling Stone covers.
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Education notes
A fundraiser to support music and art education at the merged Linwood and Monroe schools in St. Paul will begin at 9 p.m. Friday at Harriet Island in St. Paul. The event, "Rock the Boat," features a Mississippi River cruise with music by Big Wu and Friends, God Johnson, White Iron Band and Pert' Near Sandstone. Performance painters and theatrical performers will roam the boats. Cost is $25. A ...
Pioneer Press |
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Senior Center Gala to benefit meals programs
The Walker County Fairgrounds will host the second annual Senior Center Gala on Aug. 30. The event, put together by area churches and benefitting the Senior Center of Walker County, will begin at 6 p.m. and feature food, a live auction, and live music from area praise and gospel bands.
The Hunstville Item |
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Problems between Shireen and ‘Rotana’
Egyptian singer Shrieen Abed Al Wahab is facing conflicts with the music production company ‘Rotana.’ Shireen’s latest album “Batamank” (Everything is Ok) was her first project with the company.
Al Bawaba |
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Saints happy to be leaving Millsaps
JACKSON, MISS. -- Training camp at Millsaps College ended on a punt to a player who won't make the club. Country music superstar Kenny Chesney looked a punt into his arms and cradled it, and the final practice was over.
New Orleans Times-Picayune |
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Library brings Johnny Cash impersonator
The Adelia M. Russell Library is inviting the community to take a musical trip back in time Wednesday. The library is hosting Jory Lee, a Johnny Cash impersonator.
The Alexander City Outlook |
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Music fans come together
Folks gathered along the shores of Lake Martin to time travel with two of the most famous musical acts in history, almost.
The Alexander City Outlook |
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Concert of ace Australian musicians held in Mumbai
Mumbai, August 11 : Mumbai witnessed the charisma of world-renowned Australian duo, Virgil Donati and Brett Garsed's music on Sunday night.
New Kerala |
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Enjoys music, beach time
Happy, curious and interested in what is going on around him, 12-year-old Donald loves going to the beach. He especially likes sitting in the water and letting the waves rush up to him. He also enjoys watching videos and listening to music.
The Philadelphia Inquirer |
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George Furth, 75; playwright won a Tony Award for 'Company'
Furth had roles in 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid' and Warren Beatty's 'Shampoo.' George Furth, an actor and Tony Award-winning playwright who wrote the book for the landmark 1970 Broadway musical "Company" and also wrote the 1971 play "Twigs," died Monday morning. He was 75.
Los Angeles Times |
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Midday nap new trend for busy workers
Napping isn't just for your grandpa anymore. In fact, folks at fancy spas like to nap, too.
The News-Press |
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Edmond Memorial High School band prepares for contest season
EDMOND — Why does a trombone player march through 100-degree heat? Why does a drummer give up two weeks of his summer to practice five to six hours a day? For the past two weeks, about 185 Edmond Memorial High School students have toiled through their annual marching band camp, and soon they'll start their morning practices each day before school. All of this is to prepare for contest season and ...
The Oklahoman |
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Preschoolers can learn a Chinese language or polish their reading skills
Nickelodeon's cute preschool show "Ni Hao, Kai-Lan" gets its DVD debut this week. In addition to the usual focus on social development, "Ni Hao, Kai-Lan" also teaches viewers basic phrases in Mandarin Chinese, a language that could become quite important in a world setting. There are four episodes on this release, along with a music video and photo gallery.
Detroit News |
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Things to do from Aug. 12, 2008
• Jamestown Area Historical Society will present “Music of the 1860s” by Sally McDonald and Doris and David “Tut” Livingston. Stephen Foster songs, as well as piano, guitar, and banjo music of the Civil War era will be featured.
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Orchestra to play at Depot for lunchtime concert series
NORMAN — Talk of the Town will perform at noon Friday on the lawn of the Norman Depot, 200 S Jones Ave. The concert is part of the Lunchtime Concert Series presented by the Norman Downtowners Association and the Performing Arts Studio. A light lunch will be served at 11:45 a.m., with dessert provided by Hiland Dairy. Music will begin at noon. Admission is free. There will be some chairs ...
The Oklahoman |
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Bindra gives Chandigarh a new high
By Jaideep Sarin and Alkesh Sharma, Chandigarh, Aug 11 : There was no end to rejoicing or the ringing of phone bells at the Bindra farmhouse near here, ever since Chandigarh boy Abhinav Bindra shot his way into India's sporting history Monday morning by winning the country's first individual gold medal in the Olympics.
New Kerala |
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'Noisy' Cher fan's stereo and CD collection destroyed by council chiefs
London, Aug 11 : Too much of something is never good, as a Cher fan found out when council chiefs destroyed his stereo and CD collection, after neighbours complained about the loud music.
New Kerala |
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