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upnext END OF SUMMER LOVE SHOW -- Aug. 22. Urban music stars Jahiem, Tank and Dwele, 8 p.m. at Richmond's Landmark Theater, 6 N. Laurel St. $37.50, box office or Ticketmaster. 646-4213. 95th CHESTERFIELD COUNTY FAIR -- Aug. 22-30. Midway rides, animals, exhibits, nightly entertainment, fair food and more, opening 4-11 p.m. Aug. 22 at the Chesterfield Fairgrounds, 10300 Courthouse Road. $3-$7. ... Richmond Times-Dispatch
TICKETS
The last time LL Cool J commandeered Brown's Island two Augusts ago, close to 10,000 people showed up to party. We'll see on Aug. 30 if the ladies still love the mountain of muscle born James Todd Smith when he returns to Brown's Island for a concert at 6 p.m. Tickets are on sale now for $25 general admission. The price jumps to $35 day of show. VIP seating is also available for $35 if purchased ... Richmond Times-Dispatch
Local News
Canadian Idol finalist Theo Tams will make a special Lethbridge appearance Aug. 22 during Whoop-Up Days. The University of Lethbridge student will perform on the Gas King stage on the fairgrounds, organizers say, in advance of the CTV show’s battle between the final four competitors. Lethbridge Herald
Rock Hall goes on road
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is going on the road to New York -- the city that spawned hip-hop and gave Bob Dylan and the Ramones their start. Erie Times-News
The Arts
Local actor Kate Ryan is starring in another Fringe festival production. And this time she’s playing all the parts. The Edmonton Examiner
Los Robles Master Chorale appoints new artistic director www.ToAcorn.com Thousand Oaks Acorn
Los Robles Master Chorale, a nonprofit performing arts group, has appointed Lesley Leighton as its new artistic director. Leighton will assume the position in September when the Chorale begins its 31st season. The Thousand Oaks Acorn
Eats, festivals
OLD FASHIONED PICNIC -- Fri., Aug. 15, 4-8 p.m., and Sat., Aug. 16, 3-8 p.m. -- First United Methodist Church, 707 Sassafras St. -- ham barbecue, Smith's hot dogs, potato and macaroni salad, baked beans, Jello salad, watermelon, desserts -- $7 or ala carte -- details, 452-3300. Erie Times-News
Concerned dads' group planning community day
TRENTON -- City residents have an opportunity to enjoy food, games and music, while children will be outfitted with backbacks and school supplies Aug. 23 in Cad walader Park as a group of concerned Trenton fathers holds its second annual community day. The Trenton Times
Celine Dion
From humble beginnings in a rural French Canadian home town, Celine Dion has risen to international superstardom like a shooting star. The premier contemporary pop vocalist of the 1990's, Celine was presented the World Music Award for the Best-selling Female Pop Artist of All Time in 2004. Over the course of her career, she has earned music industry accolades from around the world: Grammy Awards ... MuchMusic.com
CBS Films is 'Born to Rock'
David Duchovny and Tea Leoni's banner And Then Prods. will be making some music with CBS Films. The Hollywood Reporter
LIVE MUSIC
ALLEY KATZ -- 10 Walnut Alley, 643-2816. Kevin Lamb, Samuel Lee, A Voice in the Wilderness and others, 6 p.m. Thursday, all ages, $8 in advance, $10 at door. Municipal Waste, Paint it Black, Quadiliacha and others, 6 p.m. Friday, all ages, $10. RPG, Adam West, Throttle Rod and Switched On, 9 p.m. Saturday, $8. Quiet, My Dear, Porous Muse, Matthew McClellan and others, 6 p.m. Sunday, all ages, $8 ... Richmond Times-Dispatch
Cheap seats at a concert - now that's the ticket - Flash Forward
UPDATED: 00 :15 a.m. EDT, August 14, 2008 Chuck Yarborough becomes an Akron Blackstockings player. Talk arts, movies, music, dining and more! The Plain Dealer
Go now: Aug. 10
Entertainment of all types will spread across Huntsville's Big Spring Park during the Big Spring Jam, Sept. 26-28. Musical performers will include Styx, Kenny Rogers and Gretchen Wilson. Knoxville News Sentinel
MUSIC NOTES
Madonna turns 50 on Saturday, but age hasn't impeded her style. On her world tour, which launches later this month in Europe, Madonna will be dressed by French fashion designer Givenchy. So far, two "goth-inspired" outfits have been created for the "Sticky and Sweet" tour, which only comes as close as Philadelphia on Nov. 20. . . . Metallica will embark on its first U.S. tour in four years ... Richmond Times-Dispatch
HOT TICKETS
To celebrate the start of a new school year, join Mayor Joe Riley for the 6th Annual First Day Festival, happening Sunday 1-4 p.m. in Liberty Square. The Post and Courier
Police crack guitar case
Police investigating the theft of 14 guitars from music stores in Manchester and Salem got a break when they discovered the alleged thieves on their MySpace pages with what appeared to be the stolen goods. New Hampshire Union Leader
EVENTS
Todd Snider has spent the better part of a decade making music that never seemed to have a home. The Post and Courier
Year in, year out
They took their name from the big Silhouettes hit "Get a Job." Since then, Sha Na Na has done nothing but work, playing fairs, festivals, concert halls, clubs, and casinos for nearly 40 consecutive years. Erie Times-News
Nashville-based group keeps the fire burning
There's an old saying, never judge a book by its cover. Equally obvious, never judge a band before you've heard it play. And The Coal Men may well be the best band to play Fiery Ron's Home Team BBQ that you've never heard of. In fact, respected music critic Peter Cooper, who writes for The Tennessean, once said of this trio, "The Coal Men have risen from the ranks of Nashville up-and-comers to a ... The Post and Courier
That old gang of mine
The original Crosstown Rhythm Blues band played at an early Erie Summer Festival of the Arts before a crowd estimated at 8,000. That was in Perry Square back in 1970 when Richard Nixon was president, Americans were still fighting in Vietnam, and "Rowan Martin's Laugh-In" aired on NBC. Erie Times-News
On the road with Neal
Willie Nelson made the musician-toiling-on-the-road song a basic staple with "On the Road Again." Bob Seger is only one of the numerous rockers who did the same with his whiny "Turn the Page." Erie Times-News
Fair headliners at a glance
At the 63rd annual Crawford County Fair, the music won't stop until the cows go home. Fortunately, there's plenty of music. See below for the rundown. Erie Times-News
Enjoy shrimp with Remp
So where can you go at CelebrateErie to relax, have a bite to eat, and listen to live music? Erie Times-News
Dirty Looks to roar back into action Oct. 5
Hard-rock band Dirty Looks -- which hasn't played an Erie show since 1996 -- will roar back into action on Oct. 5 with a concert at the Warner Theatre. They plan to record it and release it as a live CD, as well. Erie Times-News
CelebrateErie's winning formula
Sheryl Crow said it best long ago: A change will do you good. She didn't mean CelebrateErie, an event worth crowing about, but organizers listened. They dreamed up new ways to entice and excite the crowds that will converge on downtown Erie starting tonight with Taste of Erie and on through Sunday's fireworks. Erie Times-News