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PS Classics to Release "Stage Door Johnny," a CD by Broadway Music Veteran John Miller
Longtime Broadway music coordinator John Miller, a respected behind-the-scenes guy who puts musicians together to create orchestras for musicals, makes his recording debut as vocalist, guitarist and producer of a new PS Classics album, "Stage Door Johnny."
Playbill via Yahoo! News |
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NYC and Rodgers Family Will Renovate and Rename Bandshell in Composer's Childhood Park
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced on Aug. 21 a $5 million renovation of a bandshell in Marcus Garvey Park which, known as Mt. Morris Park in Manhattan, had been a favorite spot for Richard Rodgers (1902-79) in his childhood. Rodgers provided the original funding for the performance space 38 years ago, but in recent years the venue has fallen into disrepair.
Playbill via Yahoo! News |
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You share your birthday with...
Your humility, generosity and warmth make you very popular. Your sharp mind is your greatest asset. Music has a therapeutic effect on you. You are quite impulsive and you sink into depression too soon. Taking up a regular sport will do you good.
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Local theater pioneer's piano plays on in east Madison
The kids at the East Madison Community Center probably already are lining up to play "Chopsticks" and "Heart and Soul." This morning, the charitable arm of the Madison Area Music Awards donated a Cabinet Grand upright piano to the center and is also working to develop a music education program for children there. This isn't any old piano. It belonged to the late Joel Gersmann, who founded and ...
The Capital Times |
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In boost for Russia, maestro Gergiev leads requiem concert in war-scarred South Ossetia
TSKHINVALI, Georgia (AP) _ Surrounded by flickering candles and flanked by armored personnel carriers, Russian conductor Valery Gergiev led a requiem concert Thursday for South Ossetia's war dead in the breakaway region's devastated capital.
AM New York |
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Cupertino musician squeezes more out of his accordion
Cupertino resident Joe Domitrowich is something of a one-man band with his digital acoustic accordion.
San Jose Mercury News |
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Lavigne still planning on Malaysian concert
It seems Avril Lavigne will sing in Malaysia after all.
CBC |
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Russian maestro Gergiev performs in South Ossetia
Thu, Aug 21, 2008 (2:45 p.m.) Surrounded by flickering candles and flanked by armored personnel carriers, Russian conductor Valery Gergiev led a requiem concert Thursday for South Ossetia's war dead in the breakaway region's devastated capital.
Las Vegas Sun |
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Rihanna, Pink to perform at MTV VMAs
Rihanna is back for another performance at the MTV Video Music Awards, along with Pink, Paramore and TI, who will be making his first appearance at a major awards show since his arrest right before an awards ceremony last year.
The West Australian |
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Rock Band releasing Rush album for download
Harmonix Music Systems is releasing Rush's 1981 classic album Moving Pictures for download to its popular Rock Band video game.
CBC |
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friday, august 22
rock, etc. Denis Kozyrchikov Singer/songwriter. Cheshire Cat. 7 p.m. Koroli Dorog Rock. Cheshire Cat. 9 p.m. Ellis Folk rock. Fish Fabrique. 9:30 p.m.
St. Petersburg Times |
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Moving Pictures Hit Rock Band DLC
The entire Rush album "Moving Pictures" is now available to download and play on Rock Band...
Voodoo Extreme |
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Peter Cooper And Friends Open UTC Music Department Concert Series
On Thursday, Sept. 4, the UTC Music Department kicks off its 2008-09 concert season when Pianist Peter Cooper and colleagues present a recital entitled “Peter Cooper and Friends: All Brahms!”
The Chattanoogan |
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Art gallery to open at historic firehouse
The nonprofit Fire House Art Gallery at Historic Firehouse No. 2, 1949 Strongs Ave., will hold its grand opening from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. The gallery will showcase the works of several local artists as well as featured artist Sandy Bronk, a digital photographer. A raffle will be held with items donated by local merchants. Music and refreshments also will be provided. A percentage of sales ...
Stevens Point Journal |
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Ask Composer David Lang Your Questions on 'Bang on a Can' Music Fest
Pulitizer Prize winning composer David Lang is a co-founder of the quirky classical music festival "Bang on a Can." Tonight on the NewsHour, Jeffrey Brown looks at the yearly music event, and in an online forum, Lang takes your questions.
The Online NewsHour |
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First novel foray is quite a Story
Add yet another discipline to the lengthy resume that is the domain of Kate Story. The Peterborough playwright, music performer, choreographer and dancer is now a writer of prose fiction, next week launching her first novel, Blasted.
myKawartha.com |
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Eight acts destined for annual jazz festival
So you're a little down, contemplating the end of what has seemed a very short summer and dreading the thought of what the change in seasons will bring.
myKawartha.com |
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Russian maestro Gergiev performs in South Ossetia
Surrounded by flickering candles and flanked by armored personnel carriers, Russian conductor Valery Gergiev led a requiem concert Thursday for South Ossetia's war dead in the breakaway region's devastated capital.
The Kansas City Star |
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Facelift for Marcus Garvey Park Bandshell
A well-loved Harlem bandshell is about to get a face lift. The stage in Marcus Garvey Park has been home to a number of popular music and dance performances since1970. Now, the family of the late Bro....
WNYC New York Public Radio |
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Gary Glitter leaves Bangkok for London
Disgraced rock star Gary Glitter left Bangkok for London where he is due to arrive later today, an airline official said.
Stuff |
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Weekend Best Bets
As Loudoun teeters on the edge of fall, concert series are winding down and fall fairs and festivals are gearing up. Below, find summer's last gasp of events taking place this weekend around Loudoun.
Leesburg Today |
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Glitter boards flight to UK
Disgraced former glam rocker Gary Glitter has left Bangkok en route to the UK, Britain's Foreign Ministry said overnight, after Thailand and Hong Kong barred his entry following his release from a Vietnam prison for child sex abuse.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation |
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Festival of the Book to celebrate art of bookmaking
UC San Diego Libraries, San Diego Book Arts co-sponsor fall festival with exhibitions of rare miniature books.
UC Newsroom |
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Singer Will Hoge injured in scooter crash
U.S. singer-songwriter Will Hoge is expected to recover from serious injuries sustained when he crashed his motor scooter in Nashville, officials said. Hoge, 35, was listed in critical condition at Vanderbilt University Medical Center but hospital officials said he's expected to pull through, The Tennessean newspaper in Nashville reported Thursday. Police said Hoge failed to yield to another ...
Moldova.org |
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'Waiting for Jimmy': O'Fallon-based band drops drummer, keeps his name
Don't waste time waiting for a guy named Jimmy to show up for gigs with the O'Fallon-based band Waiting for Jimmy.
Belleville News-Democrat |
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