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Can PSO maintain status if salaries don't hit high note?
Think long term, act short term. This more or less defines the essence of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra's ongoing negotiations for a new contract with its musicians' union -- talks that were extended past the end of the three-year contract's terms on Aug. 31.
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Folk society bought recalled meat
Organizers of last weekend’s Summerfolk festival in Owen Sound said Thursday night that they bought some products in which listeria is supected, but none of the products were provided or sold to the public at the festival. Some performers and volunteers may have eaten the goods, however. The [...]
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Briefs: Irish & Classical Theatre earns national praise
Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre has been named one of the best regional theatre companies in America by the Drama League, and has been chosen for membership in the Theatre Excellence in America program.
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RSVP Burger Bash!
Midland's RSVP hosts Burger Bash 2008. Guest wore boots and cowboy hats to the western-themed event featuring live music, dancing and, of course, the best burgers in town.
KMID Midland |
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Lakeview students add harmony to Foreigner's hit
NILES - ''Have fun with it. You can do no wrong.'' That's the advice Tom Gimbel of Foreigner gave 12 Lakeview High School choir members as they had a brief rehearsal with Gimbel, who is the music director for the band in addition to playing rhythm guitar and saxophone.
Tribune Chronicle |
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Kudos: Benjamin Shwartz
Occupation Resident conductor, San Francisco Symphony
The San Francisco Examiner |
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Farewell to Toto: Guitarist Steve Lukather steps out on his own
Earlier this year, guitarist Steve Lukather disbanded Toto, the group he had been with since he was a teen. After 31 years that included a very successful 1980s, the death of drummer Jeff Porcaro in 1992 and eventual personnel changes, Lukather was faced with a tough decision regarding the band.
Norwalk Advocate |
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Insider: Dolly's benefit concert took 'Ugly' (Betty) turn
"Ugly Betty" star Rebecca Romijn wanted to have one last footloose and fancy-free weekend before going on maternity leave from her ABC series. So she left New York City and flew to Pigeon Forge just to see Dolly Parton perform one of her benefit shows this past Sunday.
Knoxville News Sentinel |
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Wilson in Lewis mode in 'Rocker'
Rainn Wilson joins the growing list of actors spawned from the Jerry Lewis school of acting.
Erie Times-News |
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Singer and radio station were made for each other
Singer-songwriter Darrell Scott doesn't like to try to force his muse.
Knoxville News Sentinel |
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Cole: Wright waits for right time for new disc with Wrongs
Local singer/songwriter Brendon James Wright has performed for more than nine years on his own. He presently puts on three solo gigs per week, not counting shows with his band The Wrongs.
Knoxville News Sentinel |
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High School Drama Teacher Creates Musical Theatre Sensation in "Hamlet 2"
"Hamlet 2," director-writer Andrew Fleming's new film comedy about a zealous high school drama teacher who cooks up a sequel to Shakespeare's tragedy — spiking the plot with time travel, rock songs and Jesus Christ as a main character — opens in limited release Aug. 22 prior to nationwide release Aug. 27.
Playbill |
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DIVA TALK: Chatting with Ace 's Jill Paice Plus News of Ripley, Dandridge and Bundy
News, views and reviews about the multi-talented women of the musical theatre and the concert/cabaret stage.
Playbill |
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Vanities , a "Cheer"-ful New Musical, Begins Pre-Broadway Run in CA Aug. 22
Lauren Kennedy, Sarah Stiles and Anneliese van der Pol are the three friends — and onetime cheerleaders — who evolve over 25 years in Vanities, A New Musical, starting on its path to Broadway Aug. 22 with an engagement at Pasadena Playhouse in California.
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Kid Rock and Lynyrd Skynyrd To Tour Together
Kid Rock is going on the road with Lynyrd Skynyrd, the band he samples on his current hit ‘All Summer Long’. ‘All Summer Long’ is a mix with Skynyrd’s ‘Sweet Home Alabama’ and Warren Zevon’s “Werewolves of London’.
Undercover |
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Avril Lavigne Malaysia Tour Back On
The Malaysian government has reconsidered its ban on the Avril Lavigne show and will now allow the popstar to perform in the country. Avril was banned by the Malaysian government because the show was considered “too sexy” after she had already sold 10,000 tickets.
Undercover |
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New sound delivers same message
Kia Walker can’t help giggling when young fans call her music “new” or “fresh.” “It just tickles me,” Walker says. “Jazz is old to me. Bossa nova is old. And hymns, as you know, are very, very old.”
The Fayetteville Observer |
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Meet Sidewalk Driver
The band: Tad McKitterick (voice), Kate Murdoch (guitar, voice), Jared Egan (guitar), Dan Sullivan (bass), A.J. Locke (drums) The sound: Glitter-fueled theatrical rock....
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MUSIC BITS
Cheap Thrills A gratis playlist: 1. "Give It Away,"
The Tampa Tribune |
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Juliana Hatfield
Homegirl Hatfield's music has always flashed some catchy pop know-how, but this is by far her most listener-friendly, refined work yet. With New York City musician Andy...
Boston Herald |
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After the songs of summer have gone...
Unfortunately for Ohioans, the sweet feel of summer doesn't last all year long. However, that doesn't mean songs about the summer season have to be ignored. I'm the first to admit that my taste in music may be anything but cool, but here are some timeless tunes to remind you of the summer heat any time of year.
BG News |
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Gullah/Geechee festival in Charleston
CHARLESTON -- The Gullah/Geechee Nation International Music & Movement Festival will be held today through Monday at the Charleston Maritime Center in Charleston. Daily admission is $7 per adult and $3 a child, age 7 to 17. For more information, contact the Gullah/Geechee Nation headquarters at 843-838-1171 or e-mail AMPTurnItUp@aol.com or Louder@ampturnitup.
Island Packet |
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"Celebrity Duets" says good-bye to contender Dr. Manny Calayan
Hosted by Asia's Songbird Regine Velasquez, the October 13 edition of Celebrity Duets featured the Final Four contenders vying for three spots in the finals: Dr. Hayden Kho Jr, with his muscular build and kilabot smile; Tessa Prieto-Valdes, fashion-icon and peacock performer; actress-turned-entrepreneur Jessica Rodriguez-Bunevacz; and Dr. Manny Calayan, renowned cosmetic surgeon.
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This weekend in live music; Cold Fairyland, the Gar and more
With the Olympics winding down, the underground gigs seem to be finally picking up. We still aren't sure what is going on at Yuyintang, their webpage isn't loading and the message they were sending out on Facebook was vague on when they were planning to re-open. Yesterday we text-messaged them regarding The Gar , who were scheduled to play tonight and YYT confirmed the gig was still ...
Shanghaiist |
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Newsmakers: Sheryl Crow offers free music to voters
LOS ANGELES - Sheryl Crow is giving away free music - a tactic she calls the "Tupperware" party approach to inspiring young people to vote.
Lansing State Journal |
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