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Music Picks From Obama, McCain
Blender Magazine has published a list of top 10 songs from presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama. Ready or Not by The Fugees is on top of Obama's list. ABBA's Dancing Queen tops McCain's list. The group's Take a Chance on Me is No. 3.
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Huey Lewis and the News Will Hit the Stage in West Texas 8/12/08
It's always one of the hottest tickets in town. Today the education foundation in Odessa announced the band for this year’s concert. Huey Lewis and the News will be performing at the Ector County Coliseum on Sunday September 28th.
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Sadao Watanabe to Release "Basie's At Night"
Japanese jazz saxophonist Sadao Watanabe is set to release a new, double-disc album and perform on rare select dates in the U.S.
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"Luigi's Wii Mansion..."
I finally went back to Luigi's Mansion and completed the first area tonight, I love the atmosphere, charm and music. Luigi's humming=win :-) It is brilliant.
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Cash's daughter to headline Johnny Cash festival
Rosanne Cash will headline the second annual Johnny Cash Flower Pickin' Festival in the Mississippi city where her father was arrested more than 40 years ago.
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European Digital Art Project Needs Cash
An online library of the EU's books, music, paintings, photographs, and films could stall unless member countries come up with public and private donations
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Celebrate 124 years of true Old West fun
Join in the 124th celebration of the rough and tumble tradition of rodeo this week as the Rim Country hosts the World's Oldest Continuous Rodeo. It is considered the country's Best Small Rodeo according to the PRCA, which sanctions the event.
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Hosts "Showtime" with Chuchito Valdes and Francisco Aguabella
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar will serve as Master of Ceremonies at “Showtime" a fundraising event for the Pasadena Jazz Institute (PJI), featuring Afro Cuban/Latin Jazz by Chuchito Valdes, Franciso Aguabella, Raul Pineda and Sawa Perez on Sunday, August 17, 2008. The evening begins at 6:00 PM with a meet and greet with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, followed by a 7:00 PM performance by The Jazz Camp All Stars; and ...
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SteelDrivers hit hometown stages, TV screens
Less than a year after the release of their critically acclaimed debut CD, The SteelDrivers have wasted no time making a name for themselves with fans of Americana and bluegrass music. The group -- Mike Henderson, Chris Stapleton, Tammy Rogers, Richard Bailey and Mike Fleming -- appeared on Late Night with Conan O'Brien last month and are nominated for new emerging artist of the year by the ...
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David Byrne hits the Ryman in September
Head Talking Head David Byrne and master producer/songsmith Brian Eno have a new collaboration called Everything That Happens Will Happen Today due out on Aug. 18, and in support, Byrne will head out on the road, with a Nashville stop planned for Mon, Sept. 22. Tickets for Byrne's Nashville show, planned for the Ryman, run $39.50 - $49.50 and are already available via Ticketmaster. Everything is ...
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UB40's Top Hits Collected for New Greatest Hits, to be Released September 30 by Virgin/EMI
For more than 25 years, UB40 has been one of the world's premiere pop-reggae acts, with several international chart-topping singles and global sales totaling more than 70 million albums.
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National Night Out On The Hill
Tuesday night was the 25th anniversary for National Night Out where communities come out to strengthen neighborhood spirits and generate support for this police-community partnership against drugs and crime. Located on the Hill, the folks of "Middle" Lilly street filled the blocked off neighborhood to barbecue, play bags, and entertain visits from their local police and fire department about ...
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Weekends: Folk rocks at Philly fest
Musicians and music fans alike converge on Schwenksville, Pa. this weekend, for the annual Philadelphia Folk Festival.
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Chris Brown - Brown Battles Online Music Leak
R+B star CHRIS BROWN has launched a battle to stop the public from stealing his music, after a collection of unfinished songs were posted on the internet. The pop star ...
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The Allman Brothers Band Sue Label For 10 Million
American rockers THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND have launched a $10 million (GBP5 million) lawsuit against a record label over unpaid royalties. The band is seeking payment ...
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Peter Gabriel - Gabriel Finishes Album After 17 Years
Rocker PETER GABRIEL has finally finished work on his new album BIG BLUE BALL, almost 20 years after he started on it. The LP comprises material the former Genesis ...
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Dannii Minogue - Minogue Plans Duet With Kylie
DANNII MINOGUE is desperate to record a duet with her sister KYLIE. The Australian singer took a break from her music career to film British talent contest the ...
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Scarlett Johansson - Johansson Has Plans For Second Album
Hollywood actress SCARLETT JOHANSSON is planning a follow-up to her first music record, just months after its release. The Matchpoint star released her debut album Anywhere ...
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ARTS & CULTURE
The members of Mouthbreather have been around; its members are old hands at this band business. Three members, bassist Tyler Worley and guitarists Brandon Peck and John Hall, were involved in Wow, Owls! until 2006. Peck moved on to such projects as Titty Committee and Lifetime tribute band Wifetime.
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Singer’s Theatre workshop presents Rags
Those participating in this summer’s intensive musical theatre workshop were forewarned about the challenge of putting together a musical production in just two weeks.
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NEW YORK – Britney Spears may get a shot at redemption during this year's MTV Video Music Awards. Widely panned for her glazed-over performance at last year's show, Spears is now in negotiations with MTV to make an appearance at the Sept. 7 ceremony, a spokesperson for MTV said Tuesday.
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Britney in MTV ads, but not confirmed for VMAs
NEW YORK - Britney Spears may get a shot at redemption during this year's MTV Video Music Awards.
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Let your inner voice out!
It seems everyone wants their 15 minutes of fame. Some more than others. One must simply look to the TV screen to see a list of "IDOL" shows, and other "Got Talent" genres. Not a reality TV junkie? How about the local talent showcases, contests, and festivals?
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Gigs & Bytes:
Music! Technology! Cocktails! Bandwidth! Tuesday, Aug 12, 2008 1:01PM Music's digital revolution doesn't happen by itself. In any revolution there are leaders, generals, doers and thinkers – and this week they will meet to discuss how the revolution is going and how it will reach the next level.
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Amy Grant's Top Christmas Recordings Bundled With Four New Festive Songs for THE CHRISTMAS COLLECTION, to Be Released ...
When you are not only a Grammy® Award-winning and multi platinum-selling artist, but also have three best-selling Christmas CDs while selling over six million Christmas albums overall, what do you do?
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