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Q-C radio station KJOC switches to 'oldies'
A generation of Quad-City youth got their first taste of rock music listening to 1170 on the AM dial. Quad-City Times
United Way drive begins in Summit
The United Way of Summit County will try to raise 2 percent more money this year than last. The nonprofit agency — which supports more than 120 organizations — said it hopes to raise $11,600,900. Akron Beacon Journal
Today’s best bets 08.22.08
• FLOYD HAYNES ORCHESTRA, 8 p.m., Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame, Third and Elgin streets. Admission $15, for tickets call: Fred Haynes, 687-0129, or Velma Haynes, 687-3338, or Charles Bowman Insurance, 636 N. York St., 683-4545. Muskogee Phoenix
Chicago's Latin Music Festival turns 20
The Viva! Chicago Latin Music Festival is turning 20 and clicking its heels to celebrate. The Times of Northwest Indiana
'Spinal Tap'-esque 'Rocker' goofy and engaging
This might really have rocked if it didn't feel like a cover of a couple of superior comedies. The first and most obvious is "School of Rock." As a shlumpy, 40ish drummer who missed his shot at heavy metal stardom, Rainn Wilson is pretty much channeling Jack Black here: the volatile man-child outbursts, the intensely pure feelings about rock music, even some of the crazy eyeball stuff feels way ... The Times of Northwest Indiana
Carl Linden promises great popular music at Whiting's Lakefront Park
Newcomers to Whiting's Lakefront Park, Carl Linden and the Chicago String Artists likely will be invited back for future shows. The Times of Northwest Indiana
Blue Mountain returns with new album 'Midnight'
For seminal alt-country band Blue Mountain -- torn apart by divorce -- breaking up was hard to do. Getting back together, it turned out, was pretty easy. The Times of Northwest Indiana
Phila. schools chief vows support for arts
With dozens of heavy hitters in the arts community looking on, Philadelphia schools chief Arlene Ackerman said yesterday that she would solidify the leadership in art and music education by the end of the month. The Philadelphia Inquirer
Gospel singer focuses on empowering youth
At a time when scantily clad female socialites are powerful enough to influence everything from pop music to presidential elections, it can be difficult to tout the virtues of a lower hemline and a life of purity. But for gospel vocalist CeCe Winans, a multiple Grammy and Dove award winner, it is a passion — and a responsibility she takes seriously. "I have to teach people what I know worked for ... The Oklahoman
Despite convention, 'Rage' will play music fest in Denver
DENVER — Rage Against the Machine will play at an anti-war music festival during the Democratic National Convention. The politically outspoken rap-rock band said recently it will perform at the Tent State Music Festival to End the War on Aug. 27 at the Denver Coliseum, a venue about 3 miles from the convention site. Others scheduled to perform include Wayne Kramer, who played with MC5 during the ... The Oklahoman
Naperville Dist. 204 back to school facts
All-day kindergarten: For the first time in district history, kindergarten students - all 1,900 of them - can attend full-day classes. Some residents have argued that a full day is too long while others believe a full day leaves time for art, music and social skills instruction. Daily Herald
Kid Rock to play at VMAs
NEW YORK — Kid Rock is returning to the Video Music Awards for another hit performance — and this time it doesn't involve a fistfight with Tommy Lee. The boisterous rocker is slated to perform "All Summer Long” off his platinum-selling CD "Rock ‘N Roll Jesus.” Though it was released nearly a year ago, it has surged on the charts and is currently one of the top five selling CDs. Last year, Kid ... The Oklahoman
Lyric Culture pays songwriters for words
LOS ANGELES — Online music thieves can't interfere with the hundreds of songwriters Hanna Rochelle Schmieder has on her payroll. Her company, Lyric Culture, prints famous song lyrics on high-end jeans and T-shirts — and pays artists for the privilege. "My goal is to save the music business,” says Schmieder, herself a singer-songwriter. "This is about generating new revenue streams for ... The Oklahoman
Creative campus on show at open day
A creative lampshade-making contest, free music, and a chance to ride a Segway scooter were popular options for hundreds of prospective students at today's Wellington campus open day. Scoop.co.nz
Entertainment Events in the Week Ahead
Aug. 22ConcertsTumbleweed Back to School celebration, Tumbleweed Dance Hall and Concert Arena, Lakeview and Country Club Road, 377-0075. (Stillwater) George Jones and Ray Price, 7 p.m., Choctaw Event Center, 4418 U.S. 75/69, (580) 931-8645. (Durant) Hawthorne Heights, Armor for Sleep and Meriwether, 7 p.m., Diamond Ballroom, 8001 S Eastern, 677-9169. Travis Tritt, 8 p.m., Buffalo Run Casino, ... The Oklahoman
Geiger's insight, 'Ted-Heads' give 'The Rocker' career boost
Teddy Geiger's acting career might look like typecasting, except he's just so perfect for the roles. Just as the singer-songwriter was releasing his 2006 debut disc, "Underage Thinking,” the then-17-year-old Geiger was showing up on the CBS series "Love Monkey” as ... a 17-year-old singer-songwriter. Now, in the feature film "The Rocker,” Geiger plays Curtis, a sensitive lead singer for a band ... The Oklahoman
City's recent load of live music points to need for fitting venues
Oklahoma City experienced a rare and beautiful problem last week: too many choices for live music. Each of the shows — Dave Matthews Band on Wednesday at AT&T Bricktown Ballpark, Nine Inch Nails on Friday at the Ford Center, and weekend shows with Sheryl Crow and James Blunt at the Zoo Amphitheatre and Brooks & Dunn with ZZ Top at the Ford Center — highlighted opportunities to make Oklahoma City ... The Oklahoman
Entertainment Briefs: Friday, August 22, 2008
EVENTS Best bets1.Hear renegade country singer-songwriter David Allan Coe at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Diamond Ballroom, 8001 S Eastern Ave. Doors open at 7 p.m. For more information, call 677-9169 or go to www.diamondballroom.net. 2.NORMAN — Party with local indie bands the Evangelicals, Crocodile, Student Film, Ghost of Monkshood, Locust Avenue and Rainbows are Free starting at 2 p.m. ... The Oklahoman
Spears, Chris Brown get big nominations
NEW YORK — After delivering one of the worst performances in the history of the MTV Video Music Awards, Britney Spears has a chance to be crowned this year as the absolute best. The rebounding pop queen is nominated for video of the year for "Piece of Me,” a clip that had fun with her reputation as a tabloid queen. Other nominees include the Jonas Brothers for "Burnin Up,” Chris Brown for ... The Oklahoman
Blue Mountain back together
JACKSON, Miss. — For seminal alt-country band Blue Mountain — torn apart by divorce — breaking up was hard to do. Getting back together, it turned out, was pretty easy. The Mississippi trio released its sixth studio album, "Midnight in Mississippi,” along with a re-recorded greatest hits album, "Omnibus,” on Tuesday. It's an event fans would not have imagined seven years ago when the band broke ... The Oklahoman
Review: Candlebox's concert just like old times
For about 10 years, the rock band Candlebox had disappeared from the music scene, fading into obscurity like so many other bands from the mid-to-late... The News-Press
Outside Lands Music And Arts Festival
Though Golden Gate Park has a long history of a gathering place for big crowds enjoying live music -- the Be-Ins and free concerts of the '60s, huge tribute shows for Jerry Garcia and Graham, the two-day Tibetan Freedom Concert in 1996, and the annual Hardly Strictly Bluegrass and Power To The Peaceful festivals, just to name a few -- this weekend will mark the first editon of the Outside Lands ... Bayinsider
Jonas Brothers, Spears up for VMAs
NEW YORK - After delivering one of the worst performances in the history of the MTV Video Music Awards, Britney Spears has a chance to be crowned... The News-Press
Norman singer Ryan Lindsey gets Hollywood attention
The big labels haven't launched a bidding war over Ryan Lindsey just yet, but his music has caught some important industry ears this year, landing his songs on the soundtracks of a major motion picture and episodes of two network TV series. His tunes have found favor with no less than Van Dyke Parks, legendary composer and frequent collaborator with Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys ("Heroes and ... The Oklahoman
Bluegrass nominees singing praises
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Dailey & Vincent lead all nominees for this year's International Bluegrass Music awards with 10, including for entertainer of the year. Although the group formed just last year, leaders Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent are both veterans. Dailey was a member of Doyle Lawson's group Quicksilver, and Vincent played in Ricky Skaggs' Kentucky Thunder. Their other nominations include ... The Oklahoman