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Local News
Havelock-Belmont-Methuen – A five-man country band from Dundas has won the 6th annual Ontario Country Music Showdown in Havelock.
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Jerry Wexler, famed record producer, dies at 91
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.
Richmond Times-Dispatch |
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Reaping what they sow
Big-selling Wellington reggae-plus outfit The Black Seeds have returned from Europe with a new fourth album. They talk to Scott Kara about the new songs and the tailwind they're enjoying on reaching their tenth anniversary
The New Zealand Herald |
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Jerry Wexler, famed record producer, dies at 91
While Ertegun enjoyed the more bohemian aspects of the music business, Wexler was a working partner. Wexler produced 16 albums and numerous hit singles for Franklin, who switched to Atlantic in the mid-1960s and rediscovered her gospel roots after several unhappy years singing show tunes for Columbia. "When it came to the studio, you could say the two of us were joined at the hip," he once said. ...
Lexington Herald-Leader |
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Spears, Brown, Jonas Brothers get MTV Awards nods
After delivering one of the worst performances in the history of the MTV Video Music Awards, Britney Spears has a chance to be crowned this year as the absolute best. The rebounding pop queen is nominated for video of the year for "Piece of Me," a clip that had fun with her reputation as a tabloid queen. Other nominees included the Jonas Brothers for "Burnin Up," Chris Brown for "Forever," ...
Lexington Herald-Leader |
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Rock legend Wexler dies at Siesta home
Jerry Wexler earned his reputation as a music industry giant while a partner at Atlantic Records.
The Sarasota Herald-Tribune |
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Calendar of Events
Today Strong Woman exercise 9 and 10 a.m., music and dancing to Town & Country Band 10 a.m., Pope County Senior Activity Center. Russellville High School’s Band Extravaganza, 6 p.m., RHS band practice field; hamburger meal for $5. Open to the public.
The Russellville Courier |
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DAVE BARRY: It's only rock 'n' roll -- even in Beijing
I was in the mood to have blood spurt from my ears, so I decided to take in the Beijing rock scene. I went with some other Americans to a club called Star Live, which was presenting a rock show called Youth Party of China. When we arrived the party consisted of maybe 150 youth of China, many wearing Beijing rock-'n'-roll-hipster attire, which features fedoras, shorts, long hair and ironic ...
Lexington Herald-Leader |
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McCain's Tech Policy: H1B Visas Good, Taxes Bad
Increased innovation, a crackdown on piracy, and H-1B visas? Good. Taxes on tech companies, Net neutrality legislation, and our country's current patent system? Bad. Or so says Senator John McCain.
PC Magazine |
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Summer Tracks Continues in Rogers Park in Tryon
Roger’s Park will be filled with music and fun once again this Friday, August 22nd, as Summer Tracks presents the Firecracker Jazz Band with special guests The Stereofidelics.
WSPA Spartanburg |
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Coal Miners Heritage Days Festival Tonight
NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY- The Coal Miners Heritage Days Festival kicks off today with the opening ceremony at 4pm in Patriot Square, downtown Nanticoke. Today's activities include Kerry Dancers, and Jolly Joe & The Bavarians.
PAHomePage.com |
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Local calendar, August 15
TONIGHT Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival presents State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara performing "Swan Lake," 8:15 p.m. at the Redlands Bowl.
Redlands Daily Facts |
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Shaynee Rainbolt Sings Russell Garcia with Russell Garcia Four-Trombone Band
If vocalist Shaynee Rainbolt had followed the advice of Russell Garcia's tune, “Go Slow," her new project - Shaynee Rainbolt SINGS Russell Garcia with Russell Garcia & His Four-Trombone Band - may never have happened.
All About Jazz |
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Singer puts spotlight on new album
Streetsville singer/songwriter John Tayles is playing the Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto on Wednesday. Tayles, who hits the stage at 9 p.m., will perform selections from his upcoming album, Thoughts Out Loud . The CD is to be released Oct. 14.
Mississauga News |
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Festival promise: safe fun for all
The safety and enjoyment of families will be the top priority for organisers of this year's Alexandra Blossom Festival.
Otago Daily Times |
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Rockers Who Go Green
Guitarist Jack Johnson calls for musicians to lower their carbon footprints.
ABC News |
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Classical reviews
> Debut Recital. Anna Leese (soprano), Graham Johnson (piano). EMI Classics.
Otago Daily Times |
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Ting Tings vs Britney
The Ting Tings will go head-to-head with Britney Spears at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards, it has been announced.
Dotmusic via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News |
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Turning the Tables: Flip Grater
Welcome to "Turning the Tables", a new column in which music fans divulge what's currently playing most in their heads . . . This week, Flip Grater, Christchurch-based singer-songwriter with a taste for all sorts.
Otago Daily Times |
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Long Player: Collage much more than a cardboard cut-out
In the age of the single download, Jeff Harford rediscovers the album. There are few folk more boring than Beatles fans.
Otago Daily Times |
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The Wiscasset Newspaper headlines
On Saturday, August 23, the Westport Island History Committee welcomes all area residents to enjoy "Island Past, Island Song," a look at the island's past and a special musical presentation by chantey singer Alison Freeman of Georgetown.
Wiscasset Newspaper |
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Weekend Music
BENEFIT Who Tribute It’s frequently said that no good deed goes unpunished, but you won’t find that to be the case at tonight’s show. A diverse slew of local artists, from goth-folk chanteuse Rachel Taylor Brown to rebel rouser Michael Dean Damron, rock ’n’ ...
Portland Tribune |
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Everyone won at Wilco concert
Tanglewood did itself proud in presenting the band Wilco on Tuesday night. Everything about the evening was perfect. First of all, the weather. A moonlit, starlit sky and benign, moderate temperature, for a change this summer.
Berkshire Eagle |
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TV Artists plan benefit concert
Influence Gallery in Hillsboro will host a benefit concert on Saturday, Aug. 16, at 4 p.m. to raise funds for Tualatin Valley (TV) Artists, Inc., a nonprofit corporation that has called the gallery home for the past 15 months.
The Hillsboro Argus |
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Austinist Weekend Music Preview: Slideshow Special!
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