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Spoken Word tunes in on birds as metaphor
The Glenn & Viola Walters Cultural Arts Center will host Jeni K. Foster and her program of lecture and live music entitled "Birdsong: Birds as Metaphor in American Folk Music," on Tuesday, Aug. 19, at 7 p.m.
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Farmers' Markets slate musicians
Talisman will play traditional Irish folk music at the Hillsboro Saturday Farmers' Market in downtown Hillsboro this Saturday. Sweet Harmony will play a variety of music at the Hillsboro Farmers' Market @ Orenco Station on Sunday.
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New lease of life for televised rock concerts
The search is over for a new stage for musicians, according to Yahoo. Randy Lewis, of The Los Angeles Times reports.
Otago Daily Times |
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Notes from the music beat ...
Steely Dan fans haven't had any new music from the group since "Everything Must Go" in 2003. But group co-founder Walter Becker is confident some of that audience is attuned to his new solo album, "Circus Money."
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A Style All Her Own
A Style All Her Own Music, fashion and horse back riding, we get in with Janelle Monae.
Vibe Magazine |
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Dollywood Announces New Attraction, Show for 2009 Season
Dollywood's 2009 season features the new Adventure Mountain attraction and Imagine presented by Le Grand Cirque, the new show that will headline Dollywood's annual Festival of Nations in the spring.
PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance |
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Diverse musical entertainment sure to please during Lapeer Days
LAPEER -- In continuing a long-standing tradition, Lapeer Days that runs today through Sunday (Aug. 15-17) will offer a karaoke contest and a diverse variety of free music offerings during the annual festival.
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U.S. Regional Premiere of Caird's Candide Gets One Week Extension in Philly
News that Arden Theatre Company in Philadelphia would be the first American regional theatre to present John Caird's revised National Theatre version of the Leonard Bernstein musical, Candide, has prompted a one-week extension.
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Music producer Jerry Wexler dies at 91: reports
Legendary producer Jerry Wexler, who invented the term "rhythm and blues" while helping shape the careers of stars such as Ray Charles and Aretha Franklin, has died aged 91, reports said Friday.
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Music producer Jerry Wexler dies at 91: reports
Legendary producer Jerry Wexler, who invented the term "rhythm and blues" while helping shape the careers of stars such as Ray Charles and Aretha Franklin, has died aged 91, reports said Friday.
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60 SECONDS WITH...Lil Eazy-E [VIDEO]
The Lil Compton heir talks music and why Soulja Boy should be left alone. You can follow this conversation by subscribing to the comment feed for this post.
SOHH.com |
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Community Events
VT Festival of the Arts , August is Art! Visit www.vermontartfest.com for info on events, workshops, open studios, theater, concerts and more.
Valley Reporter |
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Squirm-inducing subjects on new Loudon Wainwright disc
Unrequited love. Alcohol abuse. Writer's block. A tawdry one-night stand. These are some of the squirm-inducing subjects veteran singer-songwriter Loudon Wainwright III addresses on his new album, "Recovery."
The Star-Ledger |
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The Week[end]: August 15-17, 2008
Celebrate the lusciousness of late summer this weekend with the Sun Prairie Sweet Corn Festival. More parties can be found within Madison too, including Africa Fest, Madison's Favorite Block Party, the Triangle Ethnic Fest, and the Goodguys 19th Great Lakes National car show. Thoroughly Modern Millie and The Belle's Stratagem hit the stage, meanwhile, and live music options are as rich as ever, ...
Isthmus |
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Jerry Wexler, Visionary Music Producer, Passes Away at 91
Jerry Wexler, one of the prime architects of Atlantic Records -- as a visionary producer as well as a senior executive -- passed away early today at his home in Florida at the age of 91.
Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance |
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The Lindsays in the Church of the Pilgrimage
Guitarist Stephen Lindsay is visible through a sea of microphones during a Tuesday afternoon recording session for The Lindsays in the Church of the Pilgrimage. The group later performed a free concert of Irish music. See www.irishmusic.us for more information. Free concerts continue Tuesdays at 8 p.m. with bass Terry Runnels and pianist Elizabeth Reilly Aug. 19 and organist Richard ...
Old Colony Memorial & Plymouth Bulletin |
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Rainn Wilson plays naked drummer in 'The Rocker'
Rainn rocks. That is not a qualitative statement, although fans of his comically puffed-up paper-salesman nerd Dwight Schrute from NBC's " The Office" would argue otherwise.
Newsday |
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MTV VMA Nominees
MTV has announced the nominees for the 2008 Video Music Awards' biggest category - video of the year. Britney Spears's "Piece of Me" will compete with the Pussycat Dolls' "When I Grow Up," the Jonas Brothers' "Burnin' Up," Chris Brown's "Forever" and "Shut Up and Let Me Go" by the Ting Tings.
MuchMusic.com |
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Jerry Wexler, famed record producer, dies at 91
NEW YORK — Legendary record producer Jerry Wexler, who helped shape R&B music with influential recordings of Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles and other greats, and later made key recordings with the likes of Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson, has died, says his co-author, David Ritz. He was 91.
The Tennessean |
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Pencil This In
MUSIC: Brooklyn’s Dirty Projectors (pictured) are set to play at the Seaport stage tonight, so let's hope the weather cooperates! The band is simply a must-see, so even if it's drizzling just suck it up and go. White Williams opens. Friday // 7 p.m. // South Street Seaport, Pier 17 // Free THEATER: The Ice Factory festival continues apace; this weekend’s premiere is W.M.D. (just ...
Gothamist |
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Loud Technologies Chairman and CEO Jamie Engen to Step Down; Rodney Olson Named as Engen's Successor
WOODINVILLE, Wash. , Aug. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The board of directors of Loud Technologies, (Nasdaq: LTEC), a leading professional audio and music products company, today announced that Jamie Engen is stepping down from his position as chairman and chief executive officer effective immediately.
Broadcast Newsroom |
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Battle of the Bands
The Ryan J. Lariviere Memorial Fund has teamed up with Ernie Boch Jr.’s Music Drives Us Foundation and Bang Camaro to host a battle of the bands Saturday, Aug. 16, at Memorial Hall on Court Street.
Old Colony Memorial & Plymouth Bulletin |
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Las Vegas Sun
Some of Las Vegas’ most outstanding performers, musicians and producers will be honored Saturday night at the third annual Las Vegas Black Music Awards.
Las Vegas Sun |
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Catch the Buzz: Good Night, States
Who? Like Ryan Adams singing for the Boy Least Likely To, Good Night, States marry singer-songwriter vocal stylings and confessional lyrics to near-twee tunes anchored by electronic blips, xylophone and the occasional drum machine. The Pittsburgh-based quintet sprinkle carefree handclaps and sunny male/female harmonies on a Wilco-indebted Americana foundation. But lead Statesman Steve Gretz ...
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Search CMT Videos
Watch Alan Jackson's music video CMT Insider News Now - 8.15.08 - Alan Jackson for free on CMT.com
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