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A Sobering Experience
“If you stare at something too long, something is going to go wrong.” That rhyming piece of folk wisdom was imparted on me by an inebriated old man. I also learned something else from him and his younger associate. Don’t play pool with drunken old men.
The Shorthorn |
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Zuma Nesta who? What's behind Gwen Stefani's baby's name
Zuma Nesta Rock, born yesterday morning, is his name - and figuring out the meaning is the game!
New York Daily News |
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The Splayed Ferrets play at Red Door tomorrow
After almost a decade out of the spotlight, guitar virtuoso Jimmy Freeborn has joined the Splayed Ferrets to do a gig at the Red Door on Saturday, August 23. (The print edition says the gig is tonight - the error is regretted.)
The Natal Witness Group |
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Archos 5 and Archos 7 Prepare to Enter MID Territory
While you may be more familiar with their portable media players , it seems that the good folks at Archos are preparing to branch out just a little. The newly announced Archos 5 and Archos 7 may look like the company's usual PMPs, but these are actually Mobile Internet Devices (MIDs).
MobileMag |
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Songbird Hits Beta with Better Interface, Smart Playlists [Featured Download]
Windows/Mac/Linux (All platforms): Songbird, the cross-platform, open-source music manager long in development, has reached its first beta release, 0.7, code-named "Fugazi." New to this version are...
Lifehacker |
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Gilroy-based stompers play in Sunnyvale
The Zinfandel Stompers, a Gilroy-based jazz band specializing in New-Orleans style jazz, will be playing Sunday Aug. 24, at the South Bay Traditional Jazz Society meeting in Sunnyvale.
The Gilroy Dispatch |
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Las Vegas Sun
Friday, Aug. 22 6 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. Jillian's Gorgeous Frankenstein, Bella Morte, Car Bomb, Urchin and Funky Jah Punkys are set to hit the stage at Jillian's. The Funky Jah Punkys will bring the punk-inspired reggae beats to the downtown music venue.
Las Vegas Sun |
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Amos Lee: Neo-folk troubadour has what it takes to win hearts and minds
Amos Lee performed his concert to a sold-out crowd at Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle on Thursday night, offering an admirable set that encompassed three albums' worth of his bluesy, folksy original tunes.
Seattle Times |
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Chicago's first lady of jazz to perform at Payson event
The Chicago Tribune's acclaimed First Lady of Jazz, piano jazz vocalist Judy Roberts, will be joining popular local jazz vocalist Renee Patrick in leading an Arizona all-star group of musicians in a special performance at the Community Presbyterian Church, Sunday Sept. 21 starting at 2 p.m.
The Payson Roundup |
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Sukhwinders HOLLYWOOD connection
Hindi cinemas super singer Sukhwinder has recorded a song for Danny Boyles film Slum Dog Millionaire. Starring Irrfan Khan and Anil Kapoor, its music is given by AR Rehman.
IndiaGlitz |
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Sedalia Chorale to have placement auditions
Sedalia Chorale will have voice placement auditions from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in the vocal music room at State Fair Community College. The chorus consists of 50 members and Sandy Cordes is the director. The chorus performs two concerts each year, one in December and one in May.
Sedalia Democrat |
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It Happened in Keokuk
Miss Ivin's will open her music room Monday, dividing her time between Keokuk and the Quincy Conservatory where she has charge of the vocal department. While in Cleveland, she spent much time in Felix Hughes studio, gathering new ideas for fall work.
Keokuk Daily Gate City |
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Around the Tri-State Area this weekend
64th annual Montrose Watermelon Festival Chicken Dinner begins at 5 p.m. grilled by Montrose firefighters at the food stand. Music by the St. Barnabas Choir, McNamara's Band and The Myhre Family. Watermelon eating contest at 8:15 p.m. Double T on stage at 8:30 p.m. A teen dance is from 9 to 11 p.m.
Keokuk Daily Gate City |
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China Blocks iTunes Access Over Pro-Tibet Album, Users Claim
Government Web site calls "Songs Of Tibet" offensive, says citizens want Apple boycott.
InformationWeek |
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Carrying a tune along with a briefcase
By day, she prosecutes criminals in Stearns County. By night (and on Sundays), she leads a Christian rock band made up of family members.
Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune |
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Recommendations
Biography Michael Hutchins is a vocalist who has a passion for the Great American Songbook and the singers who first interpreted these classic songs. Michael brings his unique style to each one of these tunes and his singing concept keeps this music alive and in very good hands.
All About Jazz |
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Four recognized from District 1 schools
Published: Friday, August 22, 2008 at 2:57 p.m. Last Modified: Friday, August 22, 2008 at 2:57 p.m. Thirty individuals and organizations are being recognized for their contributions to South Carolina's public education system.
Spartanburg Herald-Journal |
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"The Rocker" lets a has-been drummer bang it again
*** (three stars) For those who miss "The Gilmore Girls," you can not only catch Alexis Bedel in "Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2," but now you can also revisit one of the former TV
Denver Post |
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"The Rocker" lets a has-been drummer bang it again
*** (three stars) For those who miss "The Gilmore Girls," you can not only catch Alexis Bedel in "Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2," but now you can also revisit one of the former TV
Denver Post |
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Local News
Air(wave) apparent to dum da-dum da-dum? Marmora and Lake – Former Marmora resident Scott Davey, is one of more than 2,500 musicians – both amateur and professional – to have entered the CBC’s Hockey Anthem Competition.
The Community Press |
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Sri Krishna Janmastami festival tomorrow
The annual festival celebrating the appearance day of the Supreme Personality of Godhead of Lord Sri Krishna will be held on August 24 at Sri Radha Krishna Temple, 188, New Chetty Street, Kotahena.
Daily News |
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SF hosts massive outdoor concert
Golden Gate Park is hosting to the largest music festival in the city's history
KGO-TV Bay Area |
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Silent disco ‘heard’ in court
A one-off silent disco will be held in one of the country's most famous court buildings, it was announced yesterday. The Fun Lovin' Criminals will host the event, where revellers listen to music through wireless earphones, at the Royal Courts of Justice on September 10.
The Herald |
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Graham comes home for concert at FUMC
By Georgia Temple Entertainment Editor American mezzo soprano Susan Graham performs here following a 10-day concert tour in five South American cities with a French orchestra. Before leaving the States, she answered questions from the South American press via e-mail. Among those questions was one regarding what advice she would give to aspiring singers.
Midland Reporter-Telegram |
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Today Musical ODESSA -- The Permian Playhouse, 310 W. 42nd St., closes its production of Roald Dahl's "Willy Wonka" today at 2:30 p.m.
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