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Zimbabwe: Super Labien Musica Back From Tour
NEW rhumba outfit, Super Labien Musica - that split from BV Labien Musica in February this year citing leadership and payment problems - has returned from a whirlwind tour of neighbouring Mozambique and Zambia.
AllAfrica.com |
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More bands lined up for Ballina showcase
There's lots of music stirring in the summer air as bands feverishly put the finishing touches to their sets for the annual Band Showcase series of gigs in Ballina.
Western People |
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Surf’s up for Bundoran’s Sea Sessions festival
An electrifying new festival set beside the shore line of Bundoran, Co Donegal, will take place next month. Sea Sessions is a surf and music festival, taking place from September 19-21.
Western People |
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Jimmy D. Robinson Unleashes MIND JUICE Poetry CD and Dance Remix Project
American poet Jimmy D. Robinson to distribute MIND JUICE, a collection of modern poems set to music, through Best Buy and additional national retailers. Jimmy D. Robinson enlists DJ Tracy Young, Josh Harris and Bruno Linares to craft international dance mixes for lead poetry track on MIND JUICE titled 'A Tiny Shoe.' (PRWeb Aug 13, 2008) Read the full story at ...
PRWeb |
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Unicorn Media: Call for Content!
Unicorn Media is a brand spanking new online entertainment hotspot offering a no strings way to make money off your artistic output. By the use of advertising, revenue is generated on a per-view / listen basis, meaning the more popular your video or song, the more money you can make - it's a method that satisfies the consumer's desire for free content and the artist's need to make some cash!
PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance |
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Indie911 Strikes Pioneering Artist Marketing and Discovery Deal with "Highnote"
LOS ANGELES----Leading artist services network Indie911 announced a new partnership with Highnote to provide artists and record labels with a pioneering streaming music discovery and promotion service.
Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance |
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Castle means relief
When he knows the words, Freedom closer Cody Castle can be found most summer nights on the mound singing along to the opposing batter's intro music. Just his way of keeping his cool in the pressure role of closer.
The Cincinnati Enquirer |
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Action: Bravo to present Grease Aug. 14 - 16 in NFDL
Grease is a musical by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey about how rock and roll changed American views on culture at a time when America was moving into the social oppression of the 1950s and the individualism and freedom of the 1960s. These views are reflected in the two main characters, Danny and Sandy, who represent the tough guy falling for the sweet heart goody-goody, and the innocent girl ...
Fond du Lac Reporter |
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Parrots of the Caribbean party set for Aug. 23
Parrotheads and music lovers should put on their Hawaiian shirts, coconut bras and grass skirts, come listen and dance to some rock music, and munch on some TexMex food at the sixth annual Parrots of the Caribbean party.
The Huntsville Times |
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Isaac Hayes died of stroke
Isaac Hayes, the deep-voiced soul music star who won an Oscar for writing the theme song to the movie Shaft, died over the weekend from a stroke related to high blood pressure, Memphis authorities said.
TVNZ |
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Music plays a big part in artist True's painting
Music plays a large role in Angela True's painting. She often paints to music or paints the music she hears. "Be it Jimi Hendrix, Wilco, Amy Winehouse or Vivaldi, they all move me in different ways," True said.
The Huntsville Times |
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CAITHNESS ROOTS
THURSO woman Barbara Cowan entered the festival spirit at this year's Belladrum music event which took place at the weekend. Dressed as the Joker from the latest Batman film, The Dark Knight, Barbara enjoyed the buoyant atmosphere at the fifth annual Tartan Heart Festival.
John O'Groat Journal |
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Country music concert ends series
STAATSBURG - The country band Stolen Heart will perform at 6:30 tonight on the lawn of Staatsburgh in Mills State Park.
Poughkeepsie Journal |
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European trip gave musician new incentive
As a teenager, contemporary jazz saxophonist Marion Meadows dreamed of being either a veterinarian or zoologist. But a few important trips to Europe during his high school years performing with other students changed all that.
The Florida Times-Union |
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ITV1 to air Saturday variety show as part of autumn schedule
ITV1 is to bring variety back to Saturday night prime time with a new series featuring top music and entertainment stars. By Leigh Holmwood
Guardian Unlimited |
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Francis M has leukemia, needs blood donors
PEP : PEP received information August 13 that rapper-songwriter Francis Magalona has been diagnosed with leukemia and needs blood donors.
GMA News |
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Steaks anyone?
The public is invited to a steak fry and karaoke night at the Gretna American Legion Post 216, 11690 S. 216th St., on Friday. The steak meal will be served from 5 to 8 p.m. and music will play from 8 p.m. to midnight.
La Vista Sun |
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Celebrities Show True Colours In Charity Fashion Campaign, Breakthrough UK
Famous names from the fashion, television, radio and music industries have come together to back Fashion Targets Breast Cancer® (FTBC) UK in an advertising campaign which subtly plays on the topic of celebrity charity endorsement.
Medical News Today |
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Serious music, now with fun
Wed, Aug 13, 2008 (2 a.m.) Given your choice of two pianos — an austerely elegant jet-black Steinway grand or Liberace’s own rhinestone-encrusted Baldwin, sparkling with rainbow colors in the spotlights — which would you pick?
Las Vegas Sun |
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Music, food today at 'Rock the Block' in Fulton
Fulton's "Rock the Block" party begins at 5 p.m. today at the Canal Landing Gazebo on South First Street. The celebration, which goes to 8 p.m., will feature food from several downtown restaurants.
The Post-Standard |
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'Jazz'N Caz' returns in September
The village of Cazenovia will be filled with music Sept. 11-13 as "Jazz'N Caz" returns for a three-day run. Events will be held at various locations in the village.
The Post-Standard |
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Radiohead score film of Chuck Palahniuk novel
The band has written ambient soundtrack and song for the closing credits of Choke
Guardian Unlimited |
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Beijing opening was truly unreal
Some Chinese have questioned the expense, the aesthetics — and why organizers apparently misrepresented some elements in their quest for perfection. At the top of the list were lip-syncing and fabricated fireworks.
Seattle Times |
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Reunited Tashi honors Messiaen
In January, the once inseparable band of free-spirited chamber musicians called Tashi assembled in a Portland, Ore., auditorium and played together in public for the first time in more than three decades.
Chicago Sun-Times |
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Farm to be site for Homer Harvest Days festival
The Trantina Farm, a long-awaited local attraction and a key facet in Homer Township's vision for open space, will open for the first time this September.
The Homer Sun |
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