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Like Olympics synchronized swimmers, Toledo’s Blue Dolphins expertly move to the music
When the Olympic synchronized swimmers plunge into the pool in Beijing’s spectacular Water Cube this week, eight local women will be watching avidly. They’re synchronized swimmers themselves, members of the Blue Dolphins, who adore moving to music in water. What makes this Olympic event special for them is that the granddaughter of one — a child who watched and mimicked their moves years ago — ...
The Toledo Blade |
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A people's pride 18th Latin American Festival
WORCESTER - High notes blown from a saxophone and the deep grooves of a funky bass line echoed through downtown yesterday afternoon as the 18th annual Latin American Festival got going under bright sunshine.
Worcester Telegram & Gazette |
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AGENDA
Get the scoop on making ice cream; put on your dancing shoes and earphones; catch some half-hour entertainment; 'Open Your Heart' and celebrate Madonna; and watch some on-screen swimming inside the pool. Make like Madge MUSIC - Sun, 17 B.B. King...
New York Post |
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Janis Ian shares her truth at 17 —and today at 57
Singer-songwriter Janis Ian's autobiography is titled 'Society's Child: My Autobiography.'Janis Ian has lived a rich and wonderful, painful and uplifting life. In 1966 at age 15, the gifted and precocious folksinger-songwriter had a nationwide hit with the controversial 'Society's Child,' a song about society's reaction to an interracial teenage couple. Walk me down to school, baby/ ...
The Toledo Blade |
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Hard Rock Cafe brews plan to enter Doha
17 August 2008 DOHA - It has taken its time coming, but the city finally is going to get its very own Hard Rock Cafe.
Zawya |
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Keeping it local
During sound check, drummer and vocalist Tim Roloff used his free hand to wave to and greet audience members, neighbors and friends he recognized.
Daily Chronicle |
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Rufus Wainwright shines with no strings attached
ALBANY -- There's more than just music in the Wainwright gene pool. Also, self-deprecating humor and the general ability to entertain. All this came through Saturday night at The Egg, in the concert by Rufus Wainwright with an opening performance by his half sister Lucy Wainwright Roche. (Their father is the folk singer Loudon Wainwright.) Lucy offered a handful of fine original folk ballads ...
Albany Times Union |
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Eliza Carthy has big 'Dreams'
Eliza Carthy holds history in her voice, born of equal parts culture and genes. She's a student of traditional Celtic music, but also an heir to some of the greatest modern expressions of it.
New York Daily News |
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Travel Briefs
Louisville to host WorldFest Nonstop music will showcase everything from gypsy jazz to reggae, with dance and music from salsa, merengue, Celtic, African, flamenco, Indian and Chinese traditions at the sixth annual WorldFest Aug. 29-30 in Louisville, Ky.
The Columbus Dispatch |
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The Walkmen are all about 'You & Me'
Echo encircles every song on the new CD by the Walkmen. It rings each cut with air and distance, lending the music a shrouded allure, as well as a sly connection to history.
New York Daily News |
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Chronicling a love of the past
To hear the retro bent of Divine Brown's new album, is to imagine the Toronto singer steeped in vintage Motown and Stax during it's making. "I was listening to Kanye on my way home from the studio," Brown reveals in an interview. "I did the songs by feel.
Toronto Star |
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Tuxedo Junction at Music on Main
The season finale of the popular 10th annual Music On Main Street concert series will conclude on Friday. The season finale will feature a classic car show and the sounds of Tuxedo Junction.
The Hendersonville Times-News |
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Xbox to sell Warner Music videos
Gamers with a hankering to watch music videos will have more choices after Warner Music Group added its library of videos to Microsoft's Xbox 360 game console.
Independent Online |
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Italy blocks Swedish file-sharing site
An Italian judge has ordered the country's Internet service providers to block access to The Pirate Bay, a Swedish file-sharing website.
Independent Online |
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The August moon lull
Malta has come a long way in the culture scene. Gone are the days, thankfully, when the highlight of the summer came in the shape of some Eastern European folk troupe performing to a sea of empty seats.
Times of Malta |
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Jesse McCartney is singing the blues
Talk to Jesse McCartney about his new CD, and the 21-year-old heartthrob turns into a bubbly teen. But turn the conversation to actress-singer Katie Cassidy, and a tinge of sadness takes over.
New York Daily News |
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NO RECORD SALARIES
Music industry executives have lost more than just the power to generate million-album sellers and higher CD sales - gone too are the hefty salaries the free-spending music business used to lavish on their leaders. For example, Elio...
New York Post |
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Rock radio's Jersey voice
Twenty-eight years in radio and what have you got to show for it -- besides your own show? How about having John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin apologizing to you for running late?
Daily Record |
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Impersonators mark the 31st anniversary of Elvis Presley's death
Thirty-one years to the day after Elvis Presley's death, the King of Rock ‘n' Roll's subjects remain loyal.
The Desert Sun |
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Greco's club business stays in tune
Buddy Greco has perfect pitch when it comes to music.
The Desert Sun |
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Back-to school block parties draw crowds
Good music, plenty of food and games were all part of two community celebrations designed to welcome children back to school in East St. Louis and Washington Park on Saturday.
Belleville News-Democrat |
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Shaking things up Charlene Howard to headline benefit for House
Charlene Howard will provide a new element to a proven success story on Aug. 23 when she performs at Martinis, Masquerade and Music, a fund-raiser for programs offered by The Healing House.
The Lafayette Daily Advertiser |
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Master music producer calls East Lansing his home
Mid-Michigan producer Glenn Brown has super-sized skills, reputation with top artists like Kid Rock, Eminem, Nugent
Lansing State Journal |
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David Sanders
A senseless tragedy in Little Rock Bill Gwatney was one of those guys you liked to see heading in your direction. - Sunday, Aug 17, 2008 Two Arkansas institutions, two positions Since his election to the U.S. Senate in 2002, Sen. Mark Pryor has successfully straddled the ideological fence.
Arkansas News Bureau |
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Palo Alto Online's Master Community Calendar
Showing listings from August 17, 2008 to August 23, 2008 in all categories. Peninsula Symphonic Band Summer Concert Peninsula Symphonic Band summer concert featuring classical music from around the world. Selections include works by Tschaikowsky, Sibelius, Wagner and more.
Palo Alto Weekly |
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