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CelebrateErie souls out
Michael Ruscio didn't grow up in Detroit or Philadelphia, but he lives there on stage. He's the musical director, arranger, and a guitarist with Souled Out, a nine-piece ensemble that pays tribute to Detroit's Motown era and classic Philadelphia soul.
Erie Times-News |
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HERE, LISTEN TO THIS
This week we find ourselves in the presence of Ashley Peeples, bassist for the band Heavy Sandwich. In the interest of promotion, Peeples agreed to give his take on some tunes if we'd make it point to mention his band's Web site, www.theheavysandwich.com, and its new CD, "Songs About Stuff Sometimes."
The Post and Courier |
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'I'm just back being me'
Country star Blake Shelton recorded 2006's "Pure BS" while going through a divorce, which accounted for its mostly downbeat mood and heartache-soaked songs.
Erie Times-News |
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Dr. Rock's Concerts
Country star Gary Allan will play Edinboro University on a Saturday night in October. See below for details on that, plus dates for Robin Williams, Old 97's, David Byrne, and ... John Updike?
Erie Times-News |
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'Clone Wars' is fun though forgettable
Film Review You'll know you're in a different galaxy within the first seconds of "Star Wars: The Clone Wars," which substitutes the Warner Bros. logo and theme music for the familiar 20th Century Fox searchlight and fanfare.
The MetroWest Daily News |
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TV special spurring Elvis Presley's remarkable comeback recalled
NASHVILLE - When Elvis Presley made his TV special in 1968, he was coming off a string of forgettable films and a long dry spell on the charts, and the rock 'n' roll music he'd helped pioneer had given way to the Beatles and Jimi Hendrix.
Knoxville News Sentinel |
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'Clone Wars' is fun though forgettable
You'll know you're in a different galaxy within the first seconds of "Star Wars: The Clone Wars," which substitutes the Warner Bros. logo and theme music for the familiar 20th Century Fox searchlight and fanfare.
The Huntington Herald-Dispatch |
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Taylor Kuykendall: New American Music Festival a joy to experience
It's rough being a college student with a terrible sense of financial planning, a love of music and a commitment to reconcile the two. However, as a true music fan, I sensed an opportunity to see Bob Dylan, the Raconteurs, Spoon, The Black Keys, The Roots and Gnarls Barkley at the New American Music Union, and I was already Pittsburgh-bound. PHOTO GALLERY.
The Huntington Herald-Dispatch |
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Canada Rocks this Christmas
One of the most popular shows in the history of the Charlottetown Festival will return to the main stage of the Confederation Centre of the Arts for a limited run this holiday season.
The Guardian |
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EastLink will broadcast live telecast of Gold Cup Parade throughout region
The sound of music will echo from the streets of Charlottetown Friday as the Gold Cup Parade makes its way through the streets of the capital city and EastLink Television will capture every moment.
The Guardian |
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Village Theatre's Festival of New Musicals Launches Aug. 14 with Chasing Nicolette
The David Friedman-Peter Kellogg musical Chasing Nicolette kicks off the Village Theatre's eighth annual Festival of New Musicals Aug. 14.
Playbill |
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Seattle Goes Green: Shrek the Musical Makes World Premiere Aug. 14
Shrek the Musical — based on the story and characters from William Steig's "Shrek!" and the blockbuster DreamWorks Animation film of the same name — makes its world premiere Aug. 14 at Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre.
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Event to raise funds for handicapped-accessible playground
Muskogee music fans can have a fun time at Civitan Park Saturday evening so that all children can have a fun time at the park in the future.
Muskogee Phoenix |
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FOOLISH GAMES
As the Chinese government stage-manages every aspect of the Beijing Olympic Games, the array of tricks they’re employing to ensure that their country is portrayed well in the international media is stunning. Admonishing a country of carton- an-hour cigarette smokers to stub ’em out? Check.
Orlando Weekly |
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U.S. women have only themselves to blame for 2nd-place finish
Four years of anticipation came down to the floor exercise, on a blue mat with white lines, and as the music swelled, the crowd screamed and the TV cameras zoomed in, the American gymnasts stumbled.
Miami Herald |
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Kate Ryan
Why Is She Famous? Residents of Belgium and fans of Euro dance music know Kate Ryan as the singer behind hits like "Désenchantée,” "Je t'adore” and "We All Belong,” which was the theme song of the 2007 EuroGames.
AskMen |
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UNT jazz band director Slater to retire
DENTON -- The Grammy-nominated director of the University of North Texas One O'Clock Lab Band is retiring this month after nearly three decades. Neil Slater, the head of jazz studies and the third director in the 50-plus years of UNT's best-known jazz ensemble, is leaving on a high note.
Corpus Christi Caller-Times |
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Otis festival expands to satisfy more tastes
ELIZABETHTOWN -- A beautiful natural amphitheater and blazing bluegrass beckons throngs to the sixth Otis Mountain Music Festival Friday and Saturday.
Plattsburgh Press Republican |
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CityBlock's summer sounds
The CityBlock concert series brought LA Guns to downtown Springfield last week with more music on tap for the remainder of the summer.
The Republican |
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Bramblett stays close to his musical roots
[ Given Randall Bramblett's impressive recorded output and seminal contributions to the work of other acclaimed artists, it's hard to believe there was a time in the not-so-distant past when for all practical purposes, Bramblett was out of the music business.
Athens Banner-Herald |
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Makin' the scene: Gnarls Barkley
[ The dynamic duo of Gnarls Barkley lit the stage of the 40 Watt Club on Tuesday night, alongside a lineup of excellent players, including Athens' own Heather McIntosh. The cellist and University of Georgia music school grad has lent her talents to varied and esteemed Athens bands, from Elf Power, Japancakes and Circulatory System to her own project, The Instruments. McIntosh, who plays bass in ...
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See the world - in Beijing
The Beijing Games hasn't only brought visitors from around the world to China, it's given global cultural and diplomatic organizations a chance to showcase their native cultures in the Olympic city.
China Daily |
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Paul McCartney camping in US
Sir Paul McCartney has shunned expensive hotels in favour of camping. The 66-year-old musician is currently on a US road trip with girlfriend Nancy Shevell, and the pair decided to spend a night under the stars when they arrived at Bennett Springs State Park in Missouri last weekend.
Undercover |
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Music makes Marinelli's message
ALLEN PARK - Roy Williams didn't think twice when asked who picked the music that blared over a loudspeaker during parts of Wednesday's morning practice.
Royal Oak Daily Tribune |
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LDFG vs. Copy Kat
Groove to the music with Love and Gabby as they meet kid dancers who do break dancing, belly dancing and tap dancing. Visit Yab Design which manufactures statues that are larger than life. Meanwhile, the Lovely Day Force of the Guardians encounters the villain Copy Kat who can mimic anyone she sees. (Airing on August 16, 2008)
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