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Biz Bits
• Bill Carnegie, the president and CEO of the Community Food Bank, has been elected to a one-year term as chairman of the board of directors for the Arizona Association of Food Banks. The organization represents six food bank warehouses throughout the state.
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Altamont Selected for SoCo Music Experience NY
Altamont Fairgrounds near Albany, NY will be the new venue for the SoCo Music Experience
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Rockin’ round the house
Dr. Thomas Guillot, who created a room for music in his Baton Rouge home, strums a guitar autographed by rock legend Paul McCartney. Dr. Thomas Guillot, who created a room for music in his Baton Rouge home, strums a guitar autographed by rock legend Paul McCartney.
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Kenny Rogers Inks Cracker Barrel Exclusive
Kenny Rogers can be counted on to delight fans with his active touring schedule and new releases, and now he is offering up his newest album exclusively through Cracker Barrel Old Country Store.
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Legends to swing in Oro Valley
Courtesy of Jazz Arts Group , Jazz trumpeter Byron Stripling will act as lead man during the Greater Oro Valley Arts Council's benefit poolside show, Jazz Legends in Concert, on Saturday, Sept. 13. He has soloed with the County Basie Orchestra and the Boston Pops.
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Arts at full throttle
Don Boorse/Special to The Explorer , Scott Beach, owner of this 1955 Chevy, will show off his wheels at the Oro Valley Classic Car, BBQ and Blues Show on Sept. 20. The event demonstrates the Greater Oro Valley Arts Council's effort to create more community activities for families.
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Hundreds of orchestra hopefuls crowd Strathmore auditions
A battalion of young musicians charged the Music Center at Strathmore last week to prove that before there is sweet music, there must be noise. Lots and lots of noise.
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Lynyrd Skynyrd plays the classics
WHO: Kid Rock and Lynyrd Skynyrd with Rev Run and Back Door Slam. WHAT: Rock. WHEN: 7 p.m. Saturday. WHERE: PNC Bank Arts Center, Exit 116 Garden State Parkway, Holmdel; 732-203-2500 or livenation.com.
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Music will fill the air
VALPARAISO Valparaiso University’s 2008-09 recital series will feature numerous performances by the university’s music faculty and students, along with a number of guest artists and ensembles.
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Like a rolling stone, Dylan music gathers no moss
The last time I saw Bob Dylan was in 1994 at Roberts Stadium, and chills ran down my spine as he opened with "Jokerman" from the 1983 album "Infidels." Not to sound sacrilegious, but it was almost a messianic experience.
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People in the news 8/27/08
Britney Spears won't perform on this year's MTV Video Music Awards, according to her manager. "Contrary to media reports, Britney was never slated to perform on this year's VMAs," said Larry Rudolph, Spears' manager at Jive Records.
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Marty Stuart to start country music TV show
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Marty Stuart thinks there's room on TV for the style of country music he remembers from "The Porter Wagoner Show," "Flatt & Scruggs" and, of course, "Hee Haw." So Stuart decided to create his own show.
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Ellyce Field: Fun family picks for the week
It's the last weekend of summer, so make it special at the Michigan Peach Festival in Romeo, around the campfire at Dinosaur Hill or in Pontiac at Chrysler Arts, Beats and Eats, where kids have a special area for crafts and entertainment.
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Katrina program to tell of helping and hope
Gospel music, tales of heroism and an appearance by Molly the Pony will be included in a Loyola University program Friday at 7 p.m. to commemorate the third anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.
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Weekend preview: Maroon 5 to play DTE
Grammy-winning pop group Maroon 5 and Counting Crows will perform at 7 p.m. Friday at DTE Energy Music Theatre, 7774 Sashabaw Road, Clarkston. Tickets are $30-$75. Call (248) 377-0100 or visit www.palacenet.com.
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It’s a little bit strange to hear ex-Jam man Paul Weller broaden his musical palette so much on his new 22 Dreams (Yep Roc). But that’s just the old perception — that Weller’s a punk, man, or a nu-Mod, an angry young man who hates hippies and plays clean-lined, foursquare music that splashes you in the face with its cold, unambiguous reality.
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Events on Sep 02, 2008
Yes, the rumors are true: John Vanderslice is without a doubt the nicest guy in all of indie-rock – a genuine people person. But even if I found out he drowned a bag of kittens, or went on a seven-state killing spree, or if he just acted like a king douchebag when I interviewed him, I'd...
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Legend In Denver To Support Funding For The Arts
Funding the arts was the topic during a gathering in the Santa Fe Arts District Tuesday. Musician John Legend, who appeared at the event, says the topic is so important to him because performance art transformed him from a shy little boy into an adult capable of taking center stage at the Democratic National Convention with confidence.
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New works of poetry inspired by Katrina
Don't miss this fine collection, which comes accompanied by a CD of performances by the New Orleans Klezmer Allstars, featuring special guests such as Harry Shearer and John Boutte. That spooky, mystical klezmer music is perfect for these poems, such acerbic and witty portraits of post-Katrina life.
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Huge line up for Blues Festival
Narooma is gearing up for the annual invasion of music lovers for the staging of The 13th Annual Great Southern Blues & Rockabilly Festival on the Labor Day long weekend on October 3, 4, 5.
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Police Blotter
City Arrests Alcohol, drugs David Wendel Brooks, 21, of 337 CR 249 in Glen Flora was arrested at 1:58 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 23 on a charge of driving while intoxicated after being stopped for loud music. He was transferred to Wharton County Jail the same day and was released that day on $1,500 bond.
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Just nipping out for some Delius
It has two art galleries, a ravishing concert hall - and even a bat-friendly roof. It is also the Guardian's new home. Jonathan Glancey on a daring marriage of art and commerce
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Paramore shows the heart in their song
There's something innately likable about Paramore's lead singer Hayley Williams, and that was immediately apparent Tuesday night during the pop-punk band's headlining performance at the Minnesota State Fair.
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Scheduled To Appear - 08/26
So what's new? If the answer is music, this must be Tuesday! Some of the acts on the schedule this week you may not know (but should!) include The Virgins, Raine Maida, Low vs. Diamond, The Boxmasters, Randy Houser and Lykke Li.
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New music tuesday: CD releases
Alice Cooper: Alice Cooper Goes to Hell (reissue) Lace and Whiskey (reissue) Muscle of Love (reissue) Awesome Color: Electric Aborigines [vinyl] Backyard Tire Fire: The Places We Lived BB King: One Kind Favor Bill Frisell: Lookout For Hope (reissue) Black Rebel Motorcycle Club: B.
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