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Kenny Chesney's 2009 Tour Is the Sun City Carnival
Kenny Chesney has named his 2009 tour the Sun City Carnival, according to a publicist for BNA Records. Among the tour stops is an Aug. 15 visit to Gillette Stadium near Boston where he has headlined several all-day concerts that also featured A-level country artists.
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VIMAs list unveiled
In what was deemed as the list to define the "true" and "just" definition of the Malaysian music industry, the VIMAs (Voice Independent Music Awards) final nominee list was recently unveiled.
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Pink, MGMT, Elbow, R.E.M. Raise Spirits as Market Woes Mount
Dec. 10 (Bloomberg) -- In contrast to news of deepening recessions and drastic job cuts, the 1,000 albums and downloads to come my way in 2008 included some of the most upbeat music in years. Relentlessly bright tunes are inspiring to some listeners and depressing to others.
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Andre Rieu Beats AC/DC
The biggest selling music title next week in Australia will be Andre Rieu `Live In Australia’. The title has had a staggering 120,000 orders from stores, surpassing the previous fastest uptake for a DVD since AC/DC ‘Family Jewels’.
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Horgans honoured
DENIS and Tricia Horgan of Leeuwin Estate were presented with a Margaret River Wine Industry Association Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2008 Margaret River Wine Show dinner last month.
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Dirty Blonde: Introducing the NY Eye & Ear Festival
For some, musician Carlos Giffoni's No Fun Fest (the live noise-rock marathon celebrating its fifth year this spring) instills awe and admiration—both for the scene and for Giffoni's tireless dedication to it. For those who shrug at noise rock, of course, it elicits still more shrugs. But f...
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Water fest’ 09
BUILDING on the success of the first Margaret River Festival, held at the Rivermouth in March, plans are afoot for March 21, 2009.
Margaret River Mail |
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Cricket: Warne reviews Shane Warne The Musical
MELBOURNE - Shane Warne has often described his life as resembling a soap opera. Now that he's seen it played out on stage, and set to music, he reckons it's something to be proud of.
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KLPaC’s Xmas treat
WITH Christmas just around the corner, the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPaC) in Sentul Park, Jalan Ipoh has the perfect line-up for theatre-goers.
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Thingamajiggy: All-in-one To go
An MP3 player that doubles as a Bluetooth headset? It's music to RIDZWAN A. RAHIM'S ears.
The New Straits Times |
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The Prodigy, The Academy, Glasgow
Somehow, The Prodigy shouldn't feel as vital, as snarlingly alive, as this. On the verge of releasing only their third album in 11 years (Invaders Must Die, due in spring 2009), the swift natural erosion of the innovation-hungry dance-music world should have ground them down into retirement, or at least into an embarrassing parody of their former selves.
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Top star takes charity stage
TICKETS are still available for the Indian Ladies Association (ILA) Babul Supriyo Night concert that will take place at the Gulf Hotel's Gulf Convention Centre from 8.30pm on Monday.
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Taking music to new Level
HOUSE music fans can expect an energetic live set from visiting guest DJ Baloo at Level tomorrow night. Smooth, slick, sick, groovy, techy, deep and just a little snobby are just a few words you can use to describe Baloo's preferred sound, say organisers.
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Bahrain debut for UK singer
BRITISH songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Denny Laine, best known for his roles as former guitarist and lead singer of The Moody Blues, will make his Bahrain debut when he performs at two concerts next month.
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Holiday events planned at Patriot Place this weekend
Following is a listing of holiday events planned at Patriot Place, Rte. 1, Foxborough, this weekend, including photos on the stadium field, a Santa brunch, live music and carolers.
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Festival celebrates Ethiopian culture
A North African fashion show was held at the Bahrain National Museum Heritage Village as part of a multi-cultural festival that began last Thursday. Traditional Ethiopian clothes and wedding outfits were displayed at the event, which also showcased the country's music and culture.
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Vince Gill Named Country Music Hall of Fame's Artist-in-Residence
Vince Gill has been named the Country Music Hall of Fame's artist-in-residence for 2009. He will perform at the museum's Ford Theater on Feb. 3, 17 and 24. Tickets are $40 and available to members on Dec 15 and 16. Sales are open to the general public on Dec. 17. Gill was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2007.
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The Greatest Greatest Hits of 2008
Since you can't tie a ribbon around an MP3 file, why not stuff the stockings with these country compilations? From relative newcomers like Dierks Bentley and Craig Morgan to classic artists such as George Jones and Willie Nelson , here's one of the Greatest shopping lists you'll find this year for your favorite country fan.
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2008/12/09
The Philips GoGear Luxe comes in two trendy colours. An MP3 player that doubles as a Bluetooth headset? It's music to RIDZWAN A. RAHIM'S ears. IT’S LIKE: A fashion accessory, an MP3 player, a Bluetooth headset and an FM radio all in one device.
The New Straits Times |
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2008/12/09
Darius and the cast of A Christmas Carol. WITH Christmas just around the corner, the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPaC) in Sentul Park, Jalan Ipoh has the perfect line-up for theatre-goers.
The New Straits Times |
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Max Tundra: Parallax Error Beheads You
Six years in the making and the English multi-instrumental musician, singer and producer, Max Tundra, is back with his third album Parallax Error Beheads You.
The Wessex Scene Online |
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Mogwai - The Hawk is Howling
Mogwai come across as a cult hit band, a remnant of an underground age of music being passed on through friends, rather than a mainstream music act.
The Wessex Scene Online |
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Musical will revive memories of Apollo
The story of a legendary rock venue is to be turned into a musical, more than 20 years after it closed. The Apollo helped make Glasgow the live music capital of Scotland and now a cast of 45 musicians, including a 20-piece rock orchestra, 20 actors and 80 dancers will re-create its story.
The Herald |
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The great school dinner debate
The food may be healthier and canteens have been given a stylish makeover with widescreen televisions and pop music, but Scottish secondary pupils still aren't eating school dinners.
The Herald |
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Program tunes educators' classroom skills
TRAVERSE CITY -- In just six weeks, Hope Hales went from zero to playing simple songs on the guitar. The Elk Rapids School District paraprofessional works in a ECP special needs preschool classroom at Lakeland Elementary School.
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