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'American Idol' Exit Interview: Jason Castro
Dreadlocked 'American Idol' bootee says that singing too songs per week just got too hard Jason Castro wasn't broken up about leaving American Idol on Wednesday (May 7), but he wasn't exactly in a hurry to depart either, know what he means?
Zap2It |
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CHS musicians honored at band concert
Several band students were honored Wednesday evening at Gary Dickinson Performing Arts Center during the spring concert presented by Chillicothe High School's instrumental music department.
Chillicothe Constitution-Tribune |
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OneCalifornia Foundation Announces Eight Oakland Winners for 2nd Annual Indie Awards
OAKLAND, Calif.----Awards in eight different categories were handed out to independent Oakland businesses and artists during the Second Annual Oakland Indie Awards on May 2, 2008. This event, which highlighted the social and environmental impact of Oakland's small business and arts communities, was held at the Historic Sweet's Ballroom in downtown Oakland.
Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance |
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Liv Tyler, Royston Langdon split up
Liv Tyler's representative has confirmed the U.S. actress and her British recording artist husband Royston Langdon have separated.The couple married in 2003 and are the parents of a 3-year-old son.Liv Tyler and Royston Langdon have confirmed their separation. They remain good friends and devoted parents to their son Milo and are requesting that their family's privacy be respected at this time, ...
Moldova.org |
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Country singer Eddy Arnold dies at age 89
In 20th century country music, Eddy Arnold was the flip side to Hank Williams - and one of the very few artists who approached Williams' level of impact. Things ended differently, too. Where Hank Williams died at age 29, Eddy Arnold made it almost to 90.
New York Daily News |
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Turtle Island Quartet Plays Coltrane in Ventura
The members of the Turtle Island String Quartet are coming off a second consecutive Grammy Award in the newly created category of “classical crossover artist.”
Santa Barbara Independent |
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Mesa Arts Center announces new schedule
Comedy, country, dance, jazz, musicals — it’s the makings of another performing arts season at Mesa Arts Center, which announced its 2008-2009 schedule this week.
East Valley Tribune |
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Couple moving on in 'Can You Duet'
County music vocal coach Brett Manning’s got Rory Lee Feek to sing stronger with his partner/wife Joey Martin during last week’s country reality show, “Can You Duet.”
The Herald Bulletin |
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A look at art from outside the box
Comments ( No comments posted. ) Art inspired by music and murals impassioned by nature set the mood Monday, May 5, at the Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach.
Beaches Leader |
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East wood shop students make beautiful music
For seven years, building electric and acoustic guitars have been part of Joel Noble's curriculum, but this is the first time his students have tackled violins and drums.
Rocky Mountain News |
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Community Briefs (5/9)
The Festival of Lights is gearing up for its Eighth Annual Charity Golf Tournament at the Foothills Golf Course on Saturday, June 7. This four-person scramble with a 7 a.m. shotgun start will benefit the Festival of Lights and the Kiwanis Club of Ahwatukee.
Ahwatukee Foothills News |
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Saturday in the Park Bands Announced
Organizers with Sioux City's Saturday in the Park Music Festival, unveiled this year's headliners.
KTIV Sioux City |
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Jupitermedia Corporation Reports Results for Its First Quarter Ended March 31, 2008
NEW YORK----Jupitermedia Corporation today reported results for the quarter ended March 31, 2008.
Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance |
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RealNetworks 1st-qtr profit declines, revenue rises
RealNetworks Inc. said Thursday its first-quarter profit declined from a year-ago period that benefited from the settlement of antitrust litigation with Microsoft Corp.
AP via Yahoo! Finance |
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Cold Cream
*Readers of Robert Fulghum ’s book may be the primary audience for the musical All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten this Friday and Sunday at First United Methodist Church . But even non-readers must be rooting for its director, Fred Wilson , the forgiving survivor of the Von Maur massacre.
The Reader |
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Clock runs out on editor
As is the case with everything in life, especially in sports, all good things must come to an end, and for me my time as sports editor is up. There will be no fourth-quarter comeback or Michael Jordan type of retirement. This is the real deal, and therefore it's time to say goodbye.
The Equinox |
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Gretsch guitars make music while making the Coastal Empire home
One of the most recognizable names in music, which is celebrating 125 years of making instruments for the the world's top musicians, is headquartered in Pooler.
WTOC 11 Savannah |
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Greeter Does It For Kids, His Grandson's Memory
A Newark man was commended for his fundraising efforts -- on behalf of sick children. Wally Straight uses his job as a greeter at Wal-mart to collect dollar bills for the Golisano Children's Hospital at Strong.
R News |
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Music reviews: Melissa Errico, Does It Offend, Yeah?, Marcia Ball, Caroline Herring
You never know what's going to come across your desk as a music critic. This week's choices were particularly sparse so I was left with little choice but to review the new CD by Broadway star Melissa Errico.
Summit Daily News |
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'Kaddish' is here, and look at what it has brought to KSC
The walls of the Main Theater in the Redfern Arts Center echoed the triumphant phrase "I am here, and look who is with me" as a group of illustrious choir singers and musicians boomed with passion and life on Saturday night, May 3. "Kaddish," a musical production by composer Lawrence Seigel, premiered at 8 p.
The Equinox |
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Take two wheels across the state
Attention all Motorcycle Mamas: Now is the time to straddle a bike with your leather-lovin' sweetheart and rumble on down the highway. Brmm, brmmm…. I couldn't help but be jealous as my chunky SUV pulled up next to a revved up couple on their shiny black and chrome horse recently in Bastrop.
Bullard Weekly News |
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City announces program for July 4th event
Preparations for the City of The Colony's annual Fourth of July festival, Liberty By The Lake, are well under way. Festivities begin with the 23rd annual Liberty 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run, which is a family event for participants of all ages.
The Colony Courier-Leader |
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Kenya: City's Musical Podium Becomes Cultural Hub
The season of international music concerts at the Alliance Francaise in Nairobi has been shaping up. First it was 3MA, a charming musical trio that expressed their imaginations through poetic lyrics escorted by stringed instruments from Mali, Morocco and Madagascar.
AllAfrica.com |
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Delhi HC quashes obscenity case against MF Husain
Eminent painter M F Husain got some relief on Thursday when the Delhi high court quashed three criminal proceedings initiated against the artist for allegedly hurting public sentiments.
The Times of India |
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Spanish reggae outfit Canaman shines at Hifa
Indeed one does not need dreadlocks to be a Rasta. Canaman, a reggae outfit from Spain, proved this to be true after staging one of the best shows at the recently ended Harare International Festival of the Arts.
The Herald |
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