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Weekend Reverence Fest for the electronic faithful
Matt Fanale was ready to hang up his promoter's hat after last year's Reverence Festival. It was the fifth anniversary of the electronic, industrial and synthpop music event, and that seemed like a good note to end on. Besides, it's not like he didn't have other stuff going on. He works for the state Medicaid program, waits tables at the west side Tex Tubb's Taco Palace, spins at the Inferno ...
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Lineup Announced for Pittsfield CityJazz Festival Tickets Now on Sale for Expanded Oct. 10-19 Event
PITTSFIELD, Mass.----The Pittsfield CityJazz Festival today announced the lineup for an expanded 10-day event that kicks off on Columbus Day weekend and presents the best of both local and international performers.
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Awesome August Luncheon is Aug. 21
What: Awesome August Luncheon When: Thursday, Aug. 21, 11:30 a.m. Where: Cleveland Country Club Hosted by: The Christian Women's Club Cost: $14 at the door Featuring: Gary Ritchie, wood turner from Buffalo Creek Gallery, music by Sarah Rutzen, Linda McDaniel of Ellenboro Details: Reservations essential, cancellations necessary Contact: Libbey, 704-434-6924
The Shelby Star |
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Charlie Daniels Band To Perform In Covington Sunday, October 12
The Alleghany Highlands Arts Council announced today that Southern rock and country music legend Charlie Daniels will perform in Covington on Sunday, October 12.
Rockbridge Weekly |
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Brazilian bossa nova king Caymmi dies
Dorival Caymmi. hailed as one of the founders of Brazilian popular music, has died at 94 in Rio de Janeiro, officials said.Local media reports said the cause of the singer-songwriter's Saturday death was multiple organ failure, The New York Times said Tuesday. Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva praised Caymmi as one of the country's greatest musical forces. His 60-year career ...
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Top 10 Pop Music Downloads This Week
Dig a little deeper beyond the current pop hit singles. These are 10 great album tracks that should be in your digital music player. Check out this week's...
About.com |
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Kenya: Blow Your Whistle, Sweet Freight Train, Carry Us Back to the 1960s
At around this time of the year, in 1984, the country music of Roger Whittaker was playing in many homes in Kenya. He had just released an album to raise funds for the Kenyan Olympic team.
AllAfrica.com |
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Music fans 'sent child pornography'
Children searching for their favourite pop music using the popular download software LimeWire have been sent graphic pornographic images of children.
AAP via Yahoo!7 News |
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Ethiopia: Bob Marley Stirs It Up
REGGAE LEGEND BOB MARley's musical influence, like his sales, continues to grow more than 25 years after his death. He is now revered both as a reggae icon and as a major force for raising influence in black consciousness among new fans all over the world.
AllAfrica.com |
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Review: Rainn Wilson's 'The Rocker' a lot of fun
Michael Phillips: I don't want to oversell "The Rocker," but in a summer of erratic, assaultive comedies all up and down the budget scale, this Rainn Wilson vehicle stakes out its own corner of the market.
Chicago Tribune |
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Remembering how good the Festival is
Stephanie Martin-Smith Soul Purpose This summer just continues to be full of entertainment. I think that’s the sign of a great summer!
Stratford City Gazette |
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O’ What a Day
‘‘We couldn’t have asked for a better day,” remarked Harryette Irving during Walter Reed’s Organization Day last Friday on the main installation.
DCMilitary.com |
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Saturday country music show will benefit flood victims
A benefit for flood victims at Cedar Rapids with old-time country music will fill the Plymouth County Historical Museum this Saturday, Aug. 23, and give a preview of music to be enjoyed at the 33rd Annual National Old-Time Country & Bluegrass Festival set for Aug. 25-31 in Le Mars.
Le Mars Daily Sentinel |
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Howie Klein: The World In Six Songs, Dan Levitin's New Book
I often have songs stuck in my head throughout the day. Levitin explains that this is actually a clue as to the evolutionary origins of music.
HuffingtonPost |
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CMJ Music Marathon Badge Discount Ends Today
While there will be oodles of amazing concert and panel prospects when Marathon commences October 21-25, 2008, the chance to save 15% on badges is running out.
CMJ |
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After 15 years, Eastside festival, fundraiser folds
Muskegon Township's annual Eastside Extravaganza has had a great run -- 15 years and more than $160,000 raised for township parks and children's activities.
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Sire Records Signs Meaghan Smith
BURBANK, Calif.----Sire Records is pleased to announce that it has signed Meaghan Smith to the label's roster. Smith, a singer-songwriter and animator from Halifax, Nova Scotia in Canada, has made a four-song CD/DVD, entitled The Cricket's Quartet, which will be available for purchase via Smith's website , online via all digital retailers, and at shows on her upcoming tour supporting Ron ...
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Daniel Barenboim's "Noble Folly"
"Barenboim's reflections on the enterprise reveal that it was never more than a noble folly. Is there a connection between art and fractious life? Does music actually have the power to sponsor brotherhood, as Beethoven claimed in the boisterous finale of his ninth symphony? Only metaphorically..."
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Brazilian bossa nova king Caymmi dies
RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. 19 (UPI) -- Dorival Caymmi. hailed as one of the founders of Brazilian popular music, has died at 94 in Rio de Janeiro, officials said.
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This Week In Hip-Hop
Wunmi Wednesday: Def Jux rapper Aesop Rock has been an underground hip-hop figurehead for roughly a decade. Now based in San Francisco, the New Yorker will be back on the East Coast at the 9:30 Club . $20, 7 p.m. D.C. area-based Zwei have been performing on the indie soul scene for over five years now. They'll be this week's featured act for two shows at Bohemian Caverns ...
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Tickets for Cellist Yo-Yo Ma's Carnegie Hall Performance with the Sony Philharmonic Orchestra Now on Sale
Tickets are now on sale for world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma's performance with the Sony Philharmonic Orchestra at Carnegie Hall on October 14, 2008.
PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance |
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A note of comfort :Music therapist helps cancer patients
ORANGE, Calif. -- Eric Mammen brings a stash of musical instruments with him as he enters 13-year-old cancer patient Lawrance Garcia's hospital room.
South Bend Tribune |
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Darrel Schuurmans
Services for Darrel Dwight Schuurmans, 77, of Tyndall were held August 16 at the United Methodist Church in Tyndall with Pastor Gordon Higgins and Father Gerald Thury officiating. Music was provided by Diane Bryan, organist; Rhea Stewart, soloist and special music by DeAnn Eidem.
Tyndell Tribune |
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Daughtry, Everclear to play Grammy's DNC party
Grammy-winning band Daughtry - fronted by "American Idol" runner-up Chris Daughtry - will play an invite-only, intimate show in Denver during the Democratic National Convention. As part of the Grammys Rock the Conventions series, Daughtry will play the Church nightclub on Aug. 26 with Everclear and Flobots in support, the recording academy announced recently.
Denver Post |
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On The Bright Side: Ringing bells brings Oneonta teens together
ONEONTA _ A dozen teens in the Klipnocky Klangers rang bells with groups large and small at a recent handbell festival in Florida. The result was not only a fun trip, several participants said, but a phenomenal and exciting music-making experience.
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