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FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 2008
Kick off the weekend with free music and drink specials at Eagle's Nest on top of Vail Mountain. Gondola rides are free after 4 p.m. Opening the night for MARACA is local favorite salsa band Quemando.
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Reluctant composer rules Tunog Mindanao contest
IT WAS a tough competition but one has to emerge as the grand champion. A reluctant Davao-based songwriter bagged the top prize in the 2nd Tunog Mindanao, a pop music composition that incorporates Mindanaoan flavor, with his song Mag-Iban Kita which calls people to unite.
Mindanao Times |
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Tonight
Catch a Southern fried rock 'n' roll showdown with Lynyrd Skynyrd and Kid Rock. Comcast Center, 885 S. Main St., Mansfield. Music begins at 6:30 p.m., $20-$60....
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Motley Crue stays true to wicked L.A. roots
MANSFIELD, Mass. — Last night’s Motley Crue concert at the Comcast Center started off with a backlit backdrop on which was projected shadow play of a scantily clad female angel and a male devil who, um, apparently quite enjoyed his work.
The Providence Journal |
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Music raises spirits, funds
Two music benefits held last week raised approximately $15,500 for the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church. The events were both held Aug. 14 in response to a shooting during the church service on July 27.
Knoxville News Sentinel |
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Witches of Eastwick Tour, with Marti Pellow, Launches in U.K. Aug. 23
The musical version of The Witches of Eastwick — based on the John Updike novel and the 1987 Warner Brothers film — with book and lyrics by John Dempsey and music by Dana P. Rowe launches a U.K. tour Aug. 23 at the Norwich Theatre Royal.
Playbill |
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'Small-town girl' Lambert rocks State Fair
Young boys and girls stood on wooden benches to see her. Hundreds more stretched on their tip toes. Getting a glimpse of Miranda Lambert took some effort during the first show of the Nebraska State Fair Open Air Concert series Friday night.
Lincoln Journal Star |
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Art Auction To Aid Area Animal Welfare Group
Pinellas and Pasco county artists and musicians with a soft spot for the four-legged set have joined forces for Sunday's "Art for Animals," a live art auction in Tarpon Springs to benefit the Suncoast Animal League.
The Suncoast News Pinellas |
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Renowned Music Row and Nashvile drummer Buddy Harman has died
The percussionist played on Roy Orbison's "Pretty Woman," Patsy Cline's "Crazy," Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire" and Roger Miller's "King of the Road."
Long Beach Press-Telegram |
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River Roots Live is Free
DAVENPORT, Iowa -- River Roots Live in not on the river for the first time because of the floods. And since it's on the street, it's free. But how can a free music festival still be expected to raise money for some local causes.
WQAD Moline |
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Small Town Event is More than just "Fair"
A small town in Nodaway County has plans to celebrate in a big way this weekend. The 50th annual fair in Graham is the talk of the town. The festival kicked-off Thursday night.
KQ2 St. Joseph |
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The Edmond Sun |
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Musiq 4 Hunger Tour fighting hunger one concert at a time
Raised $500 for Hayward foodbank destroyed in a three-alarm blaze
Contra Costa Times |
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'Too sexy' Avril Lavigne show back on in Malaysia
Malaysian authorities have reversed their decision to cancel a concert by Canadian pop-rock star Avril Lavigne, saying Saturday that she can perform next week despite complaints her act is "too sexy."
AP via Yahoo! Philippines News |
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Celebs Wild for Obama
Obamamania is reaching a fevered pitch with the countdown to the Democratic National Convention just days away, and Barack expected to announce his VP choice any minute. Now A-listers have banded together for a music video to support the Senator, called "American Prayer."
Extra TV |
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As Rickenbacker sticks to its roots, popularity grows
Rickenbacker International has a problem that General Motors would love to have. The company that made the first electric guitar, and whose instruments were popularized by the Beatles in the 1960s, can't make them fast enough.
Austin American-Statesman |
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Singers Shaan, KK shine in 'Hijack'
An action-packed thriller, 'Hijack' has a music album that only adheres to the genre. Debutant composers - Justin and Uday - have put together eight songs for the movie and some of the tracks will take time to grow on the listeners.
Calcutta News |
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Giving Back: Save Mount Diablo is looking for volunteers who love the land
If you ask volunteer Bev Loomis why she enjoys donating her time to the Save Mount Diablo organization, her voice exudes passion and enthusiasm. She'll tell you it's because she believes in the cause.
Contra Costa Times |
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Geek Notes
A WIRELESS NETWORK FOR MUSIC IN THE HOME GETS AN UPGRADEThree years ago, Sonos shook up the audio industry with a device that plays music throughout a home over a wireless network. Now Sonos is upgrading its multi-room line of devices with products aimed at music lovers who aren't serious audiophiles.
The Lakeland Ledger |
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Calendar for Saturday
BRICK: ’68 Comeback, 1727 McGee. www.thebrickkcmo.com (816-421-1634) DAVEY’S UPTOWN RAMBLERS CLUB: North vs. South Festival with Sanguinistas, Red Kate, Norsemen, the Gaslights, Cher UK, 3402 Main. www.daveysuptown.com (816-753-1909)
The Kansas City Star |
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Showtime My Morning Jacket, “Batman: Arkham Asylum” and “Marley & Me”
If you missed My Morning Jacket's show Monday at the Uptown, you are one unlucky individual, according to readers of our music blog, Back to Rockville.
The Kansas City Star |
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Blue Mountain overcomes obstacles, like a divorce, to reunite and return to roots
For seminal alt-country band Blue Mountain breaking up was hard to do. Getting back together, it turned out, was pretty easy.
The Kansas City Star |
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Faith Calendar August 23
THE GOSPELAIRES: Concert. 5:30 p.m. Aug. 24, Norfleet Baptist Church, 5512 Norfleet. (816-356-0079) HOLY HOLY HOLY! GREAT HYMNS OF OUR FAITH: Featuring the Colonial Celebration Choir, Kansas City Festival Orchestra and guest soloists from the New York City Opera and Metropolitan Opera. 6 p.m. Aug. 24, Colonial Presbyterian Church, 9500 Wornall. (816-501-3058)
The Kansas City Star |
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William French
"Music is your own experience, your thoughts, your wisdom." —Charlie Parker
Southeast Missourian |
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Double Fashion Show Frenzy: N the Element and Rock the Runways
Sorry we’re a little late with our recap of last weekend’s runway shows, folks—but to make up for it, we’re giving you a triple dose of fashion fotos! First up: N The Element : Saturday, Aug. 16 at The Miracles Club Saturday’s thick heat clung to every inch of exposed skin and lingered there, creating a film of glistening sticky sweat. The Miracles Club (4069 NE MLK Blvd., 249-8559) was no ...
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