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Entertainment Beat 9/23/08
Sept. 27American Legion Post 22, 632 N. Beaton St., invites members and their guests for Country Sue’s Karaoke from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Corsicana Daily Sun |
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Government to provide free theatre
Culture: The state is to offer young people across the country free admission to a range of theatres for two years
Guardian Unlimited |
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Firehouse 12 to Present Conference Call on September 26th
On Friday, September 26th, New Haven's Firehouse 12 will present a two set performance by the longstanding jazz collective, Conference Call . The group's all-star line-up of creative music scene veterans includes German multi-reedist Gebhard Ullmann, pianist Michael Jefry Stevens, bassist Joe Fonda and drummer George Schuller.
All About Jazz |
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The Duo and Bjorkestra 9/23
On Tuesday, September 23, The acclaimed organ and drum pioneers Benevento/Russo Duo take the stage at Spiegelworld with Travis Sullivan's Bjorkestra for an unforgettable evening of instrumental music plus very special guests.
All About Jazz |
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Nigerian firm eyeing takeover of NUFC
A SPORT and music company claims to be heading a Nigerian Toon takeover consortium.
icNewcastle - Evening Chronicle |
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Mark Your CalendarsCatch some music. Christ United Methodist Church is holding a Fall for Christ Music Festival featuring Building 429, Addison Road and After E ...
The Bryan-College Station Eagle |
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Vinyl records making a comeback
By BILL HANNA Given the turbulent state of the music industry, Record Town probably shouldn’t be in business anymore. But the family-owned music store across the street from Texas Christian University has received an unexpected lifeline from what it has been selling since it opened 51 years ago: vinyl records. "Maybe it’s the name of the store. Maybe it’s come full circle," Record Town owner ...
Fort Worth Star-Telegram |
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Vinyl records making a comeback
Given the turbulent state of the music industry, Record Town probably shouldn’t be in business anymore.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram |
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Mercy mission takes pupils to Madonna orphanage
CAITLIN Conners almost left the Republic of Malawi with more than she bargained for after an emotional visit to the same orphanage which won over music idol Madonna's heart.
The Inverness Courier |
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In the mood for the Glen Miller sound
THE disappearance of Glenn Miller on an ill-fated flight to France in December 1944 may have ended the career of the famous big band leader, but his music has continued to delight audiences around the world.
The Inverness Courier |
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Teens rockin' it out at band fest
All great bands start out as amateurs. But you can find some really talented musicians in low-key, local bands. The only problem is finding them.
The Herald-Mail |
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Paul Simon, Dept. of Eagles, Ira Glass Do 826 Benefit
Revenge of the Book Eaters will resurface in New York City for its third annual benefit there this fall. The show will feature music from Paul Simon and Grizzly Bear member Daniel Rossen's Department of Eagles side project, as well as a duet by Thao Nguyen and Rogue Wave's Zach Rogue. Music isn't the only game at Revenge of the Book Eaters, though. The show will also feature ...
Pitchfork |
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Around Funkstown
How spectacular has the weather been lately? Nothing short of Norman Rockwell-ish. Days are glorious and evenings are cool and perfect for sleeping.
The Herald-Mail |
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Q&A: Philip James, CEO of wine comparison site Snooth
Snooth, launched in the US last year, is a social wine recommendation and price comparison site which aims to be the world's largest wine site. In the same way that music sites like Last.fm help you discover new music, Snooth recommends wine to users based on the bottles that users with similar tastes enjoy. We caught up with Snooth CEO Philip James to talk about the site...
e-Consultancy |
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Peace picnic honors families of slain
STERLING - Sunshine, fresh barbecue, and pounding rock and country music brought out more than 50 people Saturday to the Biker's Peace Picnic at Sinnissippi Park.
SaukValley.com |
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Olympus LS-10 Linear PCM recorder
Can dictation devices do music? Review Olympus has quite a pedigree in the compact, tapeless voice recorder market, yet the introduction of the LS-10 Linear PCM is a distinct departure from all this.…
The Register |
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Saxophonist/Composer Miguel Zenon Awarded $500,000 MacArthur Fellowship
Miguel Zenón, a young jazz saxophonist and composer, is among the recipients of the 2008 MacArthur Fellowship, a cash award of $500,000. Zenón, like all other recipients of the prize, learned about the no-strings-attached award during an “out of the blue” telephone call.
All About Jazz |
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RUMOUR: Amazon MP3 on the gPhone
There's a rumour floating around the interweb that Amazon's MP3 store will be available on Google's forthcoming mobile phone, which there'll be an announcement on later today. If it's true, it would be a powerful boot in the face to Apple, Nokia and Sony Ericsson, all of whom have either launched, or are preparing, mobile music stores.
Tech Digest via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News |
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Three fashion designers, three conductors, three operas - one Renée Fleming
Coming off the heels of New York’s Fashion Week, it’s not so surprising that the Opening Night Gala at the Met last night came off as “Project Runway At The Opera,” as Renée Fleming, the evening’s featured artist, pranced about in creations by three different fashion designers in three different operas by three different composers in three different productions conducted by three different ...
Gramophone |
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Shooting rocks Finland
A gunman went on a rampage at a Finnish trade school, killing an unknown number of people.
iafrica.com |
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Chess Mate?
Pete Doherty may be the bad boy of music these days, but a pal of his has revealed he wasn’t always all drugs, fags, booze and shambles. According to Emily Baker, Pete’s school friend and first love, he used to be the school chess champion! Er, what?!
My Kinda Place |
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Remix Radiohead's "Reckoner"
Radiohead fans are to be given the opportunity to remix a second song from their new album, "In Rainbows".
Dotmusic via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News |
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Miley To Stay
Miley Cyrus has spoken out to quash rumours that she's planning to leave Disney to focus on a cooler career. According to numerous sources the 16-year-old star who shot to fame in the Disney show Hannah Montana is keen to shrug off her squeaky clean image and wants to quit the show as soon as the current series is over to concentrate on her music career, but in a statement she said, “I am fully ...
My Kinda Place |
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October 14 War Struts Out Their First Releases in 14 Years with DVD & CD Packages
LOS ANGELES----WAR: What is it good for? Just the most memorable hits of all time, including “Cisco Kid,” "Low Rider" and “The World is a Ghetto.” On October 14, 2008, War will release three special commemorative packages, containing their greatest hits live in concert.
Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance |
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Jazz, up and close
Jazz club: to most, the phrase evokes a smoky room with dim white-blue light glaring onto a stage, reflecting subtly off of a deep golden saxophone as it wails over chord changes.
Yale Daily News |
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