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NRG and HomeFront Celebrate Summer Camps' "Good Times"
One year after nearly closing its summer camps' doors to at-risk children across Mercer County, New Jersey, the HomeFront organization is celebrating a fruitful summer of learning and fun for kids in need. HomeFront's summer camps, funded through a $150,000 grant from NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG), served more than 100 children in need this summer. The seven-week programs include literacy, art, ...
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Radiohead draws younger symphonygoers
At 63, Michael Tilson Thomas may well have been the oldest person attending a Thursday concert by the Magik*Magik Orchestra at San Francisco's Herbst Theatre. The capacity crowd was massively dominated by listeners in their 20s -- almost unheard of in the classical world -- who had come to hear a tradition-tipping program of works by living composers: Jonny Greenwood (better known as lead ...
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Harmonix fine-tuning music creator
Rock Band purveyor says details will emerge soon about "full-on project" that lets players build their own songs a la Guitar Hero World Tour.
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Happenings
Bill and Helga DeVries are visiting friends and family members in the area from their home in Florida. On Sunday, the 17th, Bill presented a rendition of 'Yes, Jesus, Loves Me' as the ministry of music at the Second Reformed Church.
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Pencil This In: Friday
We just really liked this photo of a Manhattan Beach sunset. / Photo by karthikkito via LAist's photo pool. FILM : What We Do Is Secret , The Germs’ biopic finally hits LA. Watch the rise and fall of the punk scene embodied by lead singer Darby Crash—and true to rock legend form—played hard and died too young. The Nuart has multiple screenings tonight with Q&A and introductions ...
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Never Gonna Let You Down [Rickrolling]
"Someone in the office just got Rickrolled. I could hear the music, and the '$*ing @#$hole!' that ensued." [Caroline McCarthy]
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London aims to win a whole lotta love with David Beckham and a bit of nostalgia
With a royal seal of approval, the London handover show at the closing ceremony tomorrow will be an “irrepressibly British” celebration of sport, culture and music.
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New Sony DJ system now in love with Apple’s iPods
The reluctant mating of Sony products with Apple iPods is something the guys back at Sony Japan HQ will probably always kick themselves about. The digital version of the Walkman never really had a chance to get off the ground with the iPod dominance. One of the latest Sony devices to highlight this love-hate relationship is the Xross Fade (LBT-DJ2i), a "DJ-style" music system priced around $500. ...
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Jazz Relocates to Brooklyn
The UTNE Reader takes a look at New York's jazz scene in their latest issue, and more specifically how the epicenter has shifted from Manhattan to Brooklyn. They recall that back in the day "the music especially thrived in areas where crime and abandoned buildings kept the cost of living low for artists like Charlie Parker, who rented an apartment at 151 Avenue B." So where can one find the ...
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Music festival wristband warning
Music fans attending the Reading Festival are warned not to buy second-hand entry wristbands.
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Garth Brooks Surprises CMT's Hazel Smith at Awards Ceremony
CMT .com's Hot Dish columnist and CMT's Southern Fried Flicks host Hazel Smith was lauded Thursday evening (Aug. 21) at the Musicians Hall of Fame in Nashville as part of the sixth annual Source Foundation Awards honoring women who helped shape the Nashville music industry.
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Rodgers estate donates to bandshell effort
NEW YORK, Aug. 22 (UPI) -- The estate of U.S. songwriter Richard Rodgers has donated $1 million to renovate the bandshell in a New York City park, city officials say.
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Intramuros concert pays tribute to the Katipunan
In a candle-lit room, members of the Katipunan denounced the abuses of the Spanish government and swore to fight colonial oppression.
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Weekend Events
There's tons of events going on this weekend, so keep your day planner open. Classic Albums Live: The Beatles Marathon has local musicians recreating, note for note, Revolver, Sgt. Pepper and Magical Mystery Tour, Fri. 9 p.m. 19+ ($12 at 416-870-8000). The Phoenix, 410 Sherbourne St.
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Sheryl Crow Encouraging You To Vote
CYBERSPACE (AP) -- Sheryl Crow wants people to get involved in the political process. And she's willing to give away some of her music to do it. The singer is offering a free download of her song "Gasoline" to anyone who logs on to the Rock The Vote Web site.
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Thrashing Them On
With Bangalore emerging as the Rock Capital of India, metal bands are sprouting by the dozen, and each with their own fan base.
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'Tribute to a Lady Day' to celebrate music of Billie Holiday
Many jazz lovers wish they could step back in time to meet some of the legendary musicians that they know only through recordings. That may never be possible, but some local fans have collaborated to bring a jazz icon back for an encore.
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Dragons: The Music Video [Novelties]
var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/autos/Dragons_The_Music_Video'; Rule 34 states that, on the Internet, dirty stuff exists for any conceivable subject. Dragons proves that rule to be true. When we...
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Olympics open door to Chinese study
Serenaded by Chinese music and followed by twirling and spinning red banners, 6-year-old Anais carried the flag Thursday morning into the Olympic ceremony processional at Walker Elementary School as the Beijing Olympics became reality for 18 area children.
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Railroad Earth Carves Out Its Amen Corner
Obviously, the relaxing confines of being at home suit the members of Railroad Earth . Seven years ago, it began with informal jam sessions at the address of Andy Goessling (banjo, dobro, flute, pennywhistle and saxophone).
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David Sanborn: Light on the Outskirts of Town
David Sanborn’s 40-year career brings him full circle with the August release of Here & Gone . The nine-song album, produced by the legendary Phil Ramone, is a tribute to the music that initially inspired him as a fan of music, but it’s done with a twist that is uniquely attuned to the Sanborn sensibility.
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The Footsteps of Giants with Little Feat’s Bill Payne
Little Feat returns with their first studio album since 2003 on Join the Band , a collection of classic Feat songs re-recorded with the help of some friends.
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Multi-instrumentalist, Andrew Bird has announced dates towards a Fall tour. It all kicks off with two festivals this month, a lone September performance and a handful of East coast October dates. No word yet on supporting acts.
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Chuck Garvey’s “Backyard Party” Plans at moe.down
Chuck Garvey is looking at an open calendar. This is rare for the guitarist, who has spent nearly two decades, steadily touring and recording with moe.
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Video of the Day: Waterboarding on Coney Island!
As you know by now, the fine folks at Creative Time have brought the torture-tastic waterboarding to Coney Island , via artist Steve Powers. Last weekend Powers and a trio of masochistic lawyers (is there any other kind?) upped the ante by submitting to actual waterboarding administered by a professional interrogator in a ski mask. No footage of that yet, but if you haven't made it over to ...
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