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Giving thanks for nation's heroes
33The song dates to 1862 during the Civil War. As the legend goes, when Union Army Captain Robert Ellicombe was with his men near Harrison's Landing in Virginia, the Confederate Army was on the other side of the narrow strip of land.
Provo Daily Herald |
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JOEY + RORY, The Life of a Song
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The Tennessean |
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Marty Dodson solidifies his place as the go-to Music Row idea man
Just call him the idea man.
The Tennessean |
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Town Center tree to be lit Friday
Simi Valley Town Center will kick off the holiday season Friday with the lighting of a live 67-foot holiday tree, followed by musical performances and activities for children.
Ventura County Star |
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What's happenin'?
Looking for something to do Sunday? Consider the following: PIANO CONCERT The piano duo Nettle and Markham perform at 8 p.m. Sunday in the Mother Lode Theatre, presented by the Butte Community Concert Association. Admission by
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A band of angels
By Stephen Curran -- The mood at Harvey Guttry’s bedside was casual as Cindy Myers pulled up a stool and tuned her acoustic guitar. Myers does most of the talking, flashing a grin as she gently teases the retired Los Osos accountant about his time at a military high school in Los Angeles. Myers slips effortlessly into song. She strums the guitar lightly, just enough to fill Guttry’s bedroom ...
The San Luis Obispo Tribune |
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Brule and AIRO eager to share rock opera
Paul LaRoche's first look at the Lower Brule Indian Reservation in November 1993 has never left him. "We got to the crest of that hill, and I thought for a second, that's my home. ... That split second has been the inspiration for all of the music of Brule. In the instant you saw the beautiful world, you knew that behind the scenes there's going to be oppression, probably poverty and ...
The Argus Leader |
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Brother Wease is back on Saturday
Although Brother Wease's Nov. 17 return to radio has been much publicized, he actually returns to the Rochester market that he once dominated at 10 a.m. Nov. 15, with a reprise of the Saturday-morning music show that he also did for years at his old station, WCMF.
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle |
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Flute display accompanies performance by consort
The Northwest Flute Consort, a group made up of about 17 flutists from across the state, performed a two-hour concert Saturday afternoon in the state Capitol rotunda.
The Olympian |
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Heritage Syrup Festival Takes Visitors Back in Time
It was a trip back in time for attendees at the 20th annual Heritage Syrup Festival. Susan Weaver, co-chair of the event, estimated there were 20,000 people who came to Saturday's festival; about 18,000 attended last year.
Tyler Morning Telegraph |
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School Scene
The Harvest Drive, a school-based community-wide program is seeking food and monetary donations to help families in need during the Thanksgiving holiday. The drive started 16 years ago at Country Isles Elementary School in Weston on a smaller scale and now includes the distribution of a week's worth of food per family -- including the fixings for a Thanksgiving meal -- as well as clothing, ...
Miami Herald |
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Derek Jarman DVDs
On Thursday 19 February 2004 it will be the tenth anniversary of Derek Jarman`s death. Throughout the late 1970s and 1980s Jarman was one of the most infamous gay men in the country. In fact, he was one of the few at the time who were brave enough to be openly gay in the public eye.
RainbowNetwork.com |
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Drummers aim to beat record
The sound of thunder ripped through downtown Hollywood, stirred by a storm from 135 drummers pounding and crashing on full drum sets into the record books.
Miami Herald |
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A new feature will grace the 2008 staging of the annual Francophone Film Festival, which runs for two weeks from ...
The added attraction for this the 32nd anniversary of the event will be a special ceremony to announce the first winner of the inaugural staging of the Junior Film Competition.
The Jamaica Observer |
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RatDog’s guitarist back in harmony
The inspired, fluid guitar playing of RatDog’s Mark Karan may send chills up the spines of the jam-rock band’s fans, but these days so can the simple sound of the guitarist’s hearty — and healthy — laugh. In the spring, Karan overcame a temporarily voice-robbing battle with throat cancer to rejoin RatDog for its spring tour.
Times Leader |
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Palm Beach County Veterans Day events
Today Concert , 1 p.m., Veterans Plaza, 10500 N. Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens. Featuring the Palm Beach Gardens Band. Call 561-630-1100.
Sun-Sentinel |
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Female of folklore: Suzanne Vega takes sounds to local stage
Suzanne Vega has endured many labels over the years, from "Two-hit Wonder," to "Mother of the MP3." And yet Vega, who will perform Thursday at Stamford's Palace Theatre in a benefit for Greenwich-based Family Centers, balks at attempts to fence her in.
Stamford Advocate |
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Area Briefs
Music to honor troops, veterans GREENWICH - Second Congregational Church, 139 E. Putnam Ave., will host a concert featuring music from the Vietnam War era at 4:30 p.
Stamford Advocate |
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Rocket Man resigns
Elton John has resigned as life president of Watford because he is displeased with how the English soccer club is being run. The pop music icon confirmed his resignation last week in a letter to chairman Graham Simpson, under whose watch the club has slipped from the Premier League to 21st in the second tier. John was accorded the honorary title in recognition of his long association with the ...
Denver Post |
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Rocket Man resigns
Elton John has resigned as life president of Watford because he is displeased with how the English soccer club is being run. The pop music icon confirmed his resignation this week in a letter to chairman Graham Simpson, under whose watch the club has slipped from the Premier League to 21st in the second tier. John was accorded the honorary title in recognition of his long association with the ...
Denver Post |
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Soca music sensation Machel Montano took home the coveted Songwriter of the Year award at the COTT Awards which took ...
The 10th annual black carpet event also saw the likes of Destra Garcia, Faye Ann Lyons and The Mighty Sparrow taking home trophies.
The Jamaica Observer |
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Family day in Yonkers encourages health, education
YONKERS - Some 8,000 people, the largest turnout ever, showed up yesterday to Yonkers Family Day, an annual event aimed at giving local organizations a chance to tell parents about their health and educational services.
The Journal News |
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Sunday Obituary: Mr. Henderson patronized the performing and visual arts
Ken Henderson surrounded his life with beauty. "He loved opera, ballet, symphony, you name it," said his sister, Marney Kittelson. "The arts, that was it."
The Daily News |
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Ben Myers: Did rock, rap and pop swing it for Obama?
Ben Myers: Throughout this election, musicians with broad, young fan bases have been queuing up to offer their support to the president-elect
Guardian Unlimited |
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Gergiev wields baton with magnetism
When charismatic Russian conductor Valery Gergiev takes the podium tonight at Lincoln Center to lead the Kirov Orchestra, he will be a familiar sight to New Yorkers who are used to his frequent visits.
The News & Observer |
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