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One night stand: The Chat Noir Club Mondays at Dream
Where else in Miami can you indulge your inner fetishist among an array of drag shows, comedy, spoken word, bellydancing, live music and contortionists on a Monday evening? Part nightclub, part burlesque show, The Chat Noir (French for black cat), is a 3-month-old extravaganza with the motto ''Two parts circus, one part burlesque, a pinch of class and a dash of trash'' and celebrity hosts like ...
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At Miami Improv Festival, South Florida's comedy scene is no joke
Comedy is on the house at JohnMartin's in Coral Gables; it comes with serious cuisine at Laffing Matterz in Fort Lauderdale, and it has those you-gotta-be-there moments at Just the Funny in Miami.
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iPhone: The long wait is over
The long-awaited Apple iPhone is expected to be launched in South Africa on Friday by Vodacom, the country's exclusive distributor of the 3G phone.
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For DJ Calderone, it's about time at Space
There are some things in life we take for granted -- attention spans (that is, if they exist); original, not sampled music; The National Enquirer; and clubs that have been around for more than a month. One such place is Space, that vast temple of techno fabulousness downtown, where Saturday, for the first time in its illustrious history, DJ Victor Calderone will spin. Really? The first time in ...
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At this rate, we can all see it like a tourist
With the current economic situation causing a downturn in tourism, some haute hotels are practically giving away rooms at $99-a-night rates. So on one recent Saturday we channeled that tourist vibe at the Gansevoort South and laid out at the pool with a colorful crowd of folk, including some straight out of Central Casting for The Sopranos. We didn't care who was local, who wasn't -- the vibe ...
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Rappers and poets and artists -- oh my!
It's no secret that some of us, ahem, love little, off-the-beaten-path places, especially in this town, where paths may be off and may be beaten but rarely does the twain meet. One of those places is Circa 28 in Wynwood. On Friday, a bigger than usual fusion of art, poetry and music will occur, beginning with a live performance by monthly resident band Elastic Bond at 11 p.m. and continuing with ...
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Mama Mia, that's one real Hollywood classic
My friend Johanna asked me if I wanted to go with her to see Mamma Mia! I had to consult with my oracle, imdb.com (Internet Movie Database), before accepting the invitation. The plot: The story of a bride-to-be, trying to find her real father, told using hit songs by the popular '70s group ABBA.
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MySpace Music Set To Launch
MySpace will offer a huge catalog of free music to users beginning this week, hoping to compete with giants like iTunes and Napster. "The catch: the music can be played only on personal computers connected to the Internet and listeners have to tolerate advertising splashed across the screen."
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Danny Howells
Danny Howells is one of the few DJs on the scene today that truly has a style of his own. With his passion for all styles of music and infectious personality, Danny has created a unique, eclectic sound that has established him as one of the top DJs in the world.
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RIAA filesharing target Jammie Thomas wins retrial
Judge slams 'oppressive' $220,000 damages award The judge in Jammie Thomas' challenge to her landmark $220,000 fine for sharing music over KaZaa has declared a mistrial, forcing yet another court case.…
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Rooney rising
" Not many rock bands would admit to making music that's "easily accessible to small children, elderly people and rock scholars alike."But that's exactly how Los Angeles pop-rockers Rooney describe themselves on their MySpace page (www.myspace.com/rooney)."We like to expose our music to different types of people," Rooney singer and guitarist Robert Schwartzman says, calling from Los Angeles. ...
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XM Canada's The Verge Music Awards Presents $50,000 to Support Canadian Musicians
XM Canada , the country's leading satellite radio company, has awarded $50,000 to two bands - Hey Rosetta! and The Weakerthans - as part of its continuing support and promotion of emerging Canadian musicians.
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PRO FILE: L-S senior gets in the picture
For James Wolpert, vying for a shot at fame in the upcoming "High School Musical" movie was worth every ounce of energy it took, even if he didn't win the top spot. James, a 17-year-old senior at Lampeter-Strasburg High School, was one of 12 finalists chosen to appear in the ABC s...
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MUSIC REVIEW: Alamance follows pop-rock format
"Moving On," the second large-scale release of pop-rock newcomers Alamance, was released June 10. A very listenable — if not a little predictable and formulaic (What else can you expect with an album title as generic as "Moving On") — collection of 13 songs, it ...
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Q&A Kem: Ex-wedding singer finds his niche
Kem Owens, the Motown Records singer who goes simply by "Kem" when he's performing, will arrive in the Palace Theatre tonight with songs to test drive.
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Take a ride with the Donegal X-Press
FREDERICK, Md. Donegal X-Press makes music that straddles the Atlantic, with one foot in Nashville and the other in Ireland. But theres no identity crisis here. Donegal X-Press will perform in Frederick tonight, the last show in the citys Alive @ Five music-and-happy-hour series along Carroll Creek.
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Trails West! rings up $10,550 profit
For the second year in a row, the Trails West! Music and Arts Festival is in the money. This year’s festival, which took place Aug. 15, 16 and 17, earned a net revenue of $10,550 in its second consecutive year of charging admission.
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Hearing Loss: Now the Third Most Common Health Problem in the United States
Hearing loss currently affects more than 36 million Americans. Although hearing problems are commonly associated with the normal aging process, more than half of all hearing-impaired persons are younger than 65. With the increased use of personal music players (MP3 players) and earbuds, the number of Americans experiencing hearing loss at a younger age is growing.
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Singer shares her talents
Whether looking to improve self-confidence, or aspiring toward a career in the arts, budding musicians in the Foothills have a new choice for vocal training.
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Folk, jazz concert series planned
Jazz is struggling, sighs Ken Brown. With no jazz clubs in nearby Toronto bringing in international acts, it's harder than ever to book acts for [...]
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MySpace Music - a place for major label friends?
MySpace has launched its long-awaited MySpace Music service in the US, offering music from all the major labels, but falling into instant hot water with indie label trade body, Merlin.
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The New York Times 09/25/08
Are Things Looking Up For The Record Industry? "It's been a long time since people in the recorded music industry have considered themselves lucky...
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Local News
The arts are alive on Alberta Avenue, but the community’s third annual fall festival will bear a new moniker this time around. Arts on the Avenue (AOTA) presents the Kaleido Family Arts Festival, running all weekend long in place of the former Arts Alive! Festival.
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Hot rods and rockabilly raise funds for troops
Hot rods and some scorching rockabilly music come together this weekend.
Savannah Morning News |
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Say 'hola' to Hispanic Heritage Week
Starting today, Armstrong Atlantic State University celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a weeklong festival of cultural events; there will be internationally-recognized music and dance troupes, food, crafts and even a quirky little film about a dog.
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