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Events, Festivals Driving New Orleans Economy
Major events Producing Numbers
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Campus close-ups
Lowell Richardson of Wilmette has been named to the spring dean's list at Berklee College of Music.
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Newsmakers
Cellist Gabriel Cabezas of Wilmette was presented with the 2008 Wilmette Fine Arts Recognition Award May 18 at the Wilmette Fine Arts Commission's Spring Recital, held at the Wilmette Recreation Center. Cabezas is a 15-year-old sophomore at New Trier High School. He studies under the tutelage of Hans Jørgen Jensen of Northwestern University and Meadowmount School of Music, studies music ...
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Saxophonist Ray Blue Tonight on WKCR
Are you in the mood for hearing a serious saxophone sound tonight? Sharif Abdullah Salam will interview saxophonist Ray Blue and play his music on WKCR 89.9 FM.
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Habib Koite Opens at Seattle's Jazz Alley Tonight
Malian guitar master, Habib Koite is opening a four-night run at Jazz Alley tonight. He'll be performing with his band, Bamada, at 7:30 and 9:30 through Saturday and at 7:30 on Sunday.
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Lil Jon plays world music
Lil Jon has shifted his musical style from crunk music to his version of world music to widen his appeal to more fans.
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Band of Oz at Sand In The Streets
Sand in Streets finale tonight It'll be a blast! From humble beginnings in Grifton to sell-out crowds up and down the East Coast, The Band of Oz has become one of the most successful groups in the Southeast, performing beach music at its finest.
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Nanaimo sings the blues
With apologies to Eddie Cochrane, Nanaimo's Ed Poli thinks there is plenty of time for these 'Summertime Blues.' Poli is a member of the Nanaimo Blues Society, which is putting on Nanaimo's fourth annual Summertime Blues Festival.
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To the memory of Isaac Hayes, I apologize
The blog never did appropriately honor the life, times and music of Issac Hayes. This won't do the job, either. But thanks to Frank for sending it along. Ladies and gentlemen, I present the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain.
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Rome Renaissance Festival Aug. 23-24
The Middle Ages will be arriving in Rome next week. The third annual Rome Renaissance Festival and Crafts Fair will be riding in Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 23-24, at the Toccolana Club, 1412 E. Dominick St. There will be activities from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.
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Drugs killed 2 who died at Mich. music festival
HART - The Oceana County medical examiner's office says drug overdoses killed two people at the Rothbury music festival.
Lansing State Journal |
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‘Footloose’ kicks up energetic performance
The cast of the musical "Footloose" will have the audience rockin’ off of their seats at the Capitol Theatre.
Rome Sentinel |
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Polish Day Sunday in Utica
Polish Day is scheduled for Sunday from noon to 8 p.m. at the Polish Community Club 810 Columbia St. Utica. It features Tony’s Polka Band, Polish foods, dancing, children’s crafts, Legends of Krakow, accordian music and Lajkonik competition.
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TRAPT's Latest Album Debuts in Spectacular Fashion
Multi-platinum rock sensation TRAPT's third album, "Only Through The Pain," now available on Eleven Seven Records, debuted this week at the top of the charts. During the first two days, the album was the #1 rock album and #5 overall at iTunes. Additionally, the album is a Billboard Top 20 release, including Top 5 appearances on several other Billboard charts -- #2 Top Hard Album, #2 Top ...
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Martina McBride ready for the spotlight in Irvine
The country star brings new energy and production values to her first official headlining tour.
Orange County Register |
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First-Call Composer
When fans of the hit reality television series "Survivor" hear the familiar opening notes of the show's soundtrack, it's likely that someone grabs the remote and turns up the volume.
Litchfield County Times |
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Island-wide Eisa Festival Okinawa's largest
The throbbing beat of traditional drums will be heard across Okinawa beginning tomorrow, a dance celebration of Obon that fills the air with excitement and happiness amidst prayers for good health and a good harvest.
Japan Update |
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Blogway Baby
Infamous celebrity blogger Perez Hilton gets the musical treatment in Perez Hilton…The Musical ! onstage now as part of the 2008 NY International Fringe Festival.
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Six Israelis to dance with JCCSF Maccabi team in Detroit
Dancer Hen Yosef hits her final pose as the music stops, in the rehearsal room awaiting plaudits, criticism or both from coach Karina Fankin and fellow dance team members.
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Rare "Patti Lupone at les Mouches" Set for Novemeber 11th on Ghostlight
The year was 1980, and Patti LuPone was starring as “Evita" on Broadway. She was en route to winning the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical, and cementing her status as a Broadway star.
All About Jazz |
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Review: Hassey Enterprises Galcon
In our original coverage of Galcon, we noted that the game felt like a demo—but a really cool demo. Our views have evolved somewhat over the past week as we’ve continued to play this novel sci-fi strategy game, and though we’re still not completely thrilled by the price point, its lack of structure, or its lack of music, we have to say that this is otherwise one of the most interesting iPhone ...
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Radiohead: We didn't compose 'Choke' score
LONDON, Aug. 14 (UPI) -- The British rock band Radiohead says that, contrary to reports stating otherwise, it did not compose the soundtrack for the new film "Choke."
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Minong Summer Days
Emerging from a giant piece of Swiss cheese, a young carnival-goer enjoys a sunny Saturday afternoon at Minong Summer Days. The inflatable toys were a popular attraction at the community festival that featured good food, a parade, arts and crafts, games, live music, fireworks, a car show, and much more.
Spooner Advocate |
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Rocky - Rocky Horror Creator Horrified By Tv Movie Plans
Wednesday's announcement that the 1975 cult film The Rocky Horror Picture Show would be remade for Britain's Sky Movies and the U.S.'s MTV has been knocked by the film's ...
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Simplify Media For iPhone Streams Your iTunes Library (Plus 30 Of Your Friends') To Your Phone [IPhone Apps]
The previously jailbreak-only Simplify Media has just hit the iTunes App Store, allowing you to stream your entire iTunes music library (plus up to 30 of your friends') to your iPhone. The official...
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