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Oldies rock 'n' roll show proves hit songs stand the test of time
The Kentucky State Fair's annual oldies rock 'n' roll show is usually less about the performers than the songs. All of the performers at Wednesday night's free show in Cardinal Stadium understood that, but none more than headliner Gary Lewis and the Playboys.
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The Sound Scene: Live music this weekend
Daily News music columnist Jim Farber's top picks for this weekend include a rock cellist performance by Rasputina at Hiro Ballroom and a collection of club music at the Beatstock KTU Festival at Jones Beach.
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IT'S A NEW $TAGE FOR HARLEM
Many of his musicals were set in exotic locales, but Richard Rodgers never forgot his Harlem roots. Yesterday, the family of one of the nation's most revered composers donated $1 million to keep the music alive at Marcus Garvey Park, which abuts...
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A blogger's African dad came here on the same airlift as Obama's dad. All similarities end there
It's 4 o'clock on a Thursday afternoon in Santa Monica, and a 30-something woman named Hillary has just finished volunteering with HOPE (Helping Other People Eat), an organization that provides hot meals for the homeless twice a week.
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A blogger's African dad came here on the same airlift as Obama's dad. All similarities end there
Google the search term "Radiohead In Rainbows " and what returns is 4 million hits, which is a lot of verbiage for a mere 10 songs released less than a year ago.
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The Great Web Way: Broadway sites to behold
That's some production. Not the show - the Web site. Internet addresses for Broadway musicals are getting as elaborate as the shows themselves.
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Faun Fables serves organic folk
It's not every musician who would compose an entire song cycle to a kitchen. But on Faun Fables' new EP, 'A Table Forgotten," leader Dawn McCarthy happily serenades every aspect of that room, with songs that touch on subjects ranging from cutlery to cooking to consuming.
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Tom Verlaine's not just a Television star
Everyone can name rock's guitar gods: Hendrix, Clapton, Page, Beck and their brilliant ilk. Far fewer know the six-string magic of Tom Verlaine. At best, they recognize the name of his band Television.
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CLUBS AMICI RESTAURANT, 1300 Morgan Highway, Clarks Summit: today, Marty Edwards Trio; Saturday, Chris Gratz.
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Best Bets
TODAY Come out for a good cause: Party in the Park Happy Hour featuring live music and refreshments, 5:30 to 8 p.m., Nay Aug Park, $20. Benefits Nay Aug Conservancy.
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Trans World sales fall 19% in quarter
CEO pledges to adjust CD selection, staffing ALBANY -- The slide in sales for Trans World Entertainment Corp. grew steeper in the fiscal second quarter, pulled down chiefly by declining music purchases, company officials reported Thursday. The net loss for the Albany-based specialty retailer, which owns the FYE chain, was $19.2 million, or 62 cents a share, in the quarter ended Aug. 2, ...
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Africa: MTV And Zain Launch Africa Music Awards
Music-themed TV channel MTV is taking the African continent seriously. Three years ago, they started the MTV base channel targeting the African audience and also included an African category in their MTV European Music Awards (EMAs).
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Armstrong two-disc set is full of surprises
For an adventurous music lover, opening this two-disc set is like thrusting a torch into King Tut's dazzling, long-sealed tomb and looking around for the first time. It's full of wonderful things, stashed away since Armstrong's passing in 1971.
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Clown-gala to help raise money for "Conversations With Clowns" in-school art education program
Coulrophobics beware: clowns of all ages, shapes and sizes will join together on Sunday at "Clownopolis," a fundraiser to benefit the "Conversations with Clowns" in-school performing arts educational program.
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Huge S.F. music festival is Northern California's answer to Bonnaroo
Think of it as Bonnaroo by the Bay. Much like the huge annual Bonnaroo rock concerts, which have been held each June since 2002 in Manchester, Tenn.
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Tiny new gems from Xbox Live Arcade
I'm a sucker for big, juicy games with flashy graphics, block-rockin' audio and tons of things to do. This summer has been unusually rich in such ambitious productions, with high-profile releases like 'Metal Gear Solid 4,' 'Ninja Gaiden II' and 'Grid.'
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Reggae Festival comes to Monterey
The smooth rhythm of reggae will be hitting the Monterey Bay County Fairgrounds Labor Day weekend bringing Bob Marley fans from all over Northern California.
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Musical block party scheduled in Waverly
WAVERLY, N.Y. — A musical block party will be held from 2 p.m. until about midnight on Friday, Sept. 6, on Broad Street in Waverly, N.Y.
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Uganda: Judith Babirye Back
JUDITH Babirye is a powerhouse. She is a musician, wife, mother and pastor. When she dropped her debut hit song, Beera Nange, in 2006 she penetrated both the secular and gospel music markets.
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Daybook
Pardee Hospital 2008 Apple Festival 8K Road Race and Chick-Fil-A Kid's Fun Run will be at 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, at Pardee Hospital. Race day registration is from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. at $30. Registration before race day is available until today at $20. Information, registration forms: www.pardeehospital.org, 698-4972.
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Another peripheral for Guitar Hero 4 News
Neversoft, developer of Guitar Hero World Tour, still has another instrument peripheral to unveil. However, Neversoft's Brian Bright stopped short of confirming what the mysterious instrument will be.
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Hexham Courant
THE weather was kind, and a window of opportunity opened for Allendale Show last Saturday. All the preparations and advertising ensured it was a brilliant event with lots of people enjoying the country atmosphere.
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Beaux Arts Trio saves best for last
LENOX, Mass. -- A chapter of musical history came to an end Thursday night as the Beaux Arts Trio gave its final American concert in Ozawa Hall on the grounds of Tanglewood, where the group got its start in July 1955. While the chairs for violin and cello had different occupants over the years, the constant has been pianist Menahem Pressler, 84, a joyful and animated figure who often looked ...
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Paedophile Glitter back in Britain
Shamed 1970s glam rocker Gary Glitter has finally ended a farcical merry-go-round of Asian airports.
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Miranda Lambert is still on fire
Miranda Lambert might not save modern country music — that's a tall order for a short girl from Texas — but she's sure making it a lot more tolerable. Lambert got her start singing "Nashville Star" in 2003. Now she's helping close out the Kentucky State Fair on Sunday. Also on the bill are Trace Adkins and Keith Anderson.
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