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Westfield YMCA offers some musical outlets
When I was growing up, my family had an old upright player piano in the basement of our home. It no longer worked as a player piano, but the keys functioned quite well when played manually.
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Dave Matthews Band sax player LeRoi Moore dies
Dave Matthews Band saxophone player LeRoi Moore, one of the group's founding members and a key part of its eclectic jazz-infused sound, died Tuesday from sudden complications stemming from injuries he sustained in an all-terrain vehicle accident in June.
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NY hosts 9 bicycle racks designed by David Byrne
Musician, artist and bicycling enthusiast David Byrne has designed nine unusual bike racks that have been installed around New York City. The Department of Transportation says the artistic installations by the Talking Heads singer are meant to spark interest in bicycling. Each rack reflects its location. A guitar-shaped rack named Hipster has been placed in Brooklyn's trendy Williamsburg ...
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Red, white and blue Political Ball gala to benefit Old Sturbridge Village
STURBRIDGE - A 50-member organizing committee of Old Sturbridge Village supporters, led by Ann Marie Argitis, of Sturbridge, will host a red, white and blue Political Ball gala to benefit Old Sturbridge Village from 5:30 p.m. to midnight on Sept. 13 at the village's Oliver Wight Tavern.
The Republican |
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'The Rocker': Rainn Wilson mixes deadpan and madman, makes it work
You're a washed-up drummer living in your sister's attic in Cleveland. You couldn't even hold your dead-end day job, and now you're a sad, broke, bitter, dreamless 40-something loser. What to do?
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First Western Massachusetts Jewish Music & Arts Festival to be held in Springfield
When: Sept. 21, noon-8 p.m. Where: Springfield Jewish Community Center, 1160 Dickinson St., (413) 739-4715, www.springieldjcc.org Tickets and info: www.wemafest.org SPRINGFIELD - The first Western Massachusetts Jewish Music & Arts Festival will take place outdoors at the Springfield Jewish Community Center on Sept. 21.
The Republican |
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Glitter declared persona non grata
Thailand has declared British former glam rocker Gary Glitter "persona non grata" and is threatening to deport him back to Vietnam, where he has just finished prison time for child sex offences.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation |
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Devils Tower Cowboy Poet Festival set for Aug. 31
The annual Cowboy Poet Festival at Devils Tower National Monument will feature four rancher poets, including Minnesota's Cowgirl Poet.
Rapid City Journal |
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Jake One veröffentlicht Produzentenalbum "White Van Music"
Mi. 20.Aug. 06:03 von Redaktion Hip Hop/Rap Jake One dürfte für meisten ein eher unbeschriebenes Blatt sein. Der eher zurückgezogene Produzent aus Seattle hat allerdings bereits mit Künstlern wie z.B.
MZEE.com |
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Poor Teen Sleep Habits May Raise Blood Pressure, Lead To CVD
Poor sleep quality and shorter sleep periods in teens may increase the odds of elevated blood pressure. Researchers found poor sleep quality in teens may be more likely than shorter sleep periods to lead to pre-hypertension. Researchers say technology in bedrooms (i.e., music, phones, computers) may be part of the problem.
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EAT, DRINK, COOK, LEARN
Events SPCA FUNDRAISER: Bella Vino Wine and Cheese Market, 100 Indian Rocks Road N., Belleair Bluffs, will host the Dog Days of Summer Benefit for SPCA of Tampa Bay, 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday. The event will feature Chris Lynch of Mutt Lynch Winery and samplings of three Doggone Good Tail Wagging wines. Cost is $20, minimum donation; (727) 584-5552.
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New Journey man fits bill Faithfully
There's a simple reason why bands that have been touring for 30 years can still sell-out big venues: the songs endure even if the band members don't. That said,...
Boston Herald |
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Review: 'Rocker'
It's begun to sink in how far rock and roll has fallen these days in the pop-culture pantheon.
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review |
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CD REVIEW: Fleet Foxes
As the harmony vocals of their lead-off track “Sun It Rises” draws you in, that song’s twangy instrumentation might lead one to think they’ve got Fleet Foxes pegged as the second coming of Seventies country-rock by way of My Morning Jacket.
Richmond Times-Dispatch |
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Johnny Moore, 70, Ska Trumpeter, Is Dead
Mr. Moore was a trumpeter and founding member of the pioneering Jamaican ska and reggae band the Skatalites.
New York Times |
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AMERICAN MUSIC THEATRE Lancaster Nov. 7: Christmas show, Harrisburg Seniors, 564-1189.
Nov. 21: Christmas show, AARP Camp Hill, 763-8312. Dec. 11: Christmas show, Carlisle NARFE Chapter 373, 243-2797. Oct. 16: "Bundle of Fun," Pennsylvania Association of Retired State Employees, 695-2424.
The Patriot-News |
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Valrico Teen Makes National TV Debut
Although he didn't win the opportunity to make his own music video as a contestant on "High School Musical: Get in the Picture Competition," Valrico native JohnWesley Honaker managed to win the hearts of teenage girls from around the country July 20 when he made his national TV debut.
The Brandon News & Tribune |
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Guerrilla Cuisine sets fall schedule
Guerrilla Cuisine, Charleston's favorite (and only) underground supper club, has set dates for August, September and October. The collaborative dining project brings together a network of artists, musicians and chefs, counting Daniel Heinze, an up-and-comer at McCrady's.
The Post and Courier |
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Youngsters Present 'High School Musical'
The Music Showcase Junior Showcase Players recently presented "High School Musical" at Music Showcase, 402 Oakfield Drive, Brandon.
The Brandon News & Tribune |
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Other news in brief: Free backpacks
More than 500 backpacks with free school supplies are expected to be handed out from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Linwood Family YMCA, 3800 E. Linwood Blvd. The supplies will be given out on a first-come, first-serve basis at the second annual Back-to-School Luau, which also will include social services information, music, free food and drinks and hula dancing lessons.
The Kansas City Star |
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Brass Band To Perform
The Sunshine Brass Band will be featured in the "Awesome In August: A Pops Concert" at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Carrollwood Cultural Center.
Carollwood News & Tribune |
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Digital stories share Knoxville history
Each digital story begins with the soaring, soulful musical prelude of the song "At Last," made popular by singer Etta James.
Knoxville News Sentinel |
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Apple says older iPods have battery problem
Apple said on Wednesday that iPod music players sold in 2005 and 2006 on rare occasion can overheat, fail and deform because of a battery defect traced to a single supplier, and that other models are fine.
The Economic Times |
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A father loses his best friend, only son
Last week, Jean Bowden gave her nephew, Bobby, an autographed picture of country singer Carrie Underwood. Bobby Sherman loved music. Loved to dance. And he regarded Underwood, the former “American Idol,” as one of his favorites.
The Fayetteville Observer |
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Dave Matthews Band sax player LeRoi Moore dies
Tue, Aug 19, 2008 (8:57 p.m.) Dave Matthews Band saxophone player LeRoi Moore, one of the group's founding members and a key part of its eclectic jazz-infused sound, died Tuesday from sudden complications stemming from injuries he sustained in an all-terrain vehicle accident in June. He was 46.
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