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Venezuela's ‘rock star' conductor brings China to its feet
(By TIM JOHNSON, McClatchy Newspapers) When he was 6 or 7 years old, Gustavo Dudamel used to set up an imaginary symphony made up of toy figures, put Tchaikovsky on the family stereo, pump up the volume and swing an imaginary baton, conducting with childhood abandon. "Those toy figures that I played with and dreamt about as a boy have now become flesh-and-blood musicians," recalled Dudamel, 27. ...
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Story magic
Bestselling author Doreen Cronin last week read her picture book, "Click Clack Moo: Cows That Type," for patients at Schneider Children's Hospital in New Hyde Park. Cronin, a Merrick native seen above with a 6-year-old patient, is on the book club board of advisers of Project Sunshine, a nonprofit organization that sends authors and illustrators to hospitals to share their work with children and ...
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This Week: Arts and entertainment picks
S MUSIC LET US BREAK BREAD TOGETHER The acclaimed Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir is serious about the interfaith thing - or at least about diversity. That's why this holiday concert includes klezmer band Kugelplex and Latino roots outfit Los Cenzontles,...
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Fresh
THEATER Jim Bailey Is Judy Garland Live in Concert , a tribute show, Herbst Theatre (Sat.). EVENT Highway to Hell , Garage Biennale custom hot rod show, with AC/DShe, the Mansion (2-5 p.m. today). MOVIES Opening Wednesday: My Name Is Bruce (R), Bruce...
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The best of the new board games
Board game fanatic Joshua Kosman - you know him as The Chronicle's classical music critic - is the man behind today's cover story. With a slew of games released in time for the holidays, Kosman checked out more than a few - close to 40 - for his annual...
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All-ages rock venues drying up
Let’s go back in time a bit – just a couple of years, actually – to when the local all-ages punk and hardcore scene was in full swing and on any given weekend, hundreds of underage music fans would gather inside churches, reception halls or house venues and listen to local and touring punk and hardcore bands. Photo caption: EJN – from left, Nic Ley, Eric Dupree and Joe Savarino – prepare ...
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette |
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Jaz singer
Jazmine Sullivan’s first song was a No. 1 hit on the RB and hip-hop charts, and her raspy voice has drawn her comparisons to Lauryn Hill. Still, the singer-songwriter was struggling for name recognition in a crowded field of music newcomers. Photo caption: Philadelphia native Jazmine Sullivan says she plans to bring her parents to the Grammys. Photo by Courtesy photo
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Calmed down
Akon’s explosive rise to the top of the music charts was fueled by feel-good songs and naughty grooves – but his criminal past was always an underlying part of his success. Photo caption: R&B singer Akon recently released his third album, “Freedom,” which has a more positive outlook. Photo by Associated Press
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette |
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Brad Paisley has big plans for '09
This might've been a banner year for country singer Brad Paisley, but don't expect him to sit back and bask in his successes. The West Virginia native hopes to use 2008 as a springboard into an even more triumphant 2009.
The Tennessean |
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Music City Yearbook
Who made the grade in '08, and who stands to shine in '09?
The Tennessean |
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SaddleBrooke's barbershop chorus pulls from all walks
Photo courtesy of Gene Kessler , Members of the SaddleBrooke Cañada del Oro Barbershop Chorus perform during one of their past holiday concerts.
Explorer News |
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Greyhound steps up security in Canada after attacks
New measures, including a ban on most carry-on luggage and magnetic screening, come months after a passenger was beheaded on board. Sleep hasn't come easy to freelance music agent Joseph Egan since that Halloween bus ride on the lonely rural highways of western Canada.
Los Angeles Times |
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Paramore the biggest Music City success story of 2008
Of all the milestones reached by Franklin-based rock group Paramore in 2008 — attending the Grammys as best new artist nominees, having their 2007 album Riot! reach platinum status and appearing on the smash soundtrack to the Twilight film — nothing's quite as emblematic of their current superstar status than the Hard Day's Night-esque mayhem that occurred in Guadalajara, Mexico in October. The ...
The Tennessean |
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Harry Connick Jr. comes to Music City for the holidays
It's clear that Harry Connick Jr. has a special place in his heart for the holidays. He's done numerous holiday tours and TV specials. Heck, he even wrote a Christmas musical for kids called The Happy Elf.
The Tennessean |
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GRACE NOTES: Ancient hints of survival, Carpenters and all
I'm driving - we're heading north, a car full of people I just met, plus my 12-year-old son. It's a birding field trip sponsored by the Rocky Mountain Raptor Program.
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GEORGEA KOVANIS 12 DAYS OF SHOPPING: Buy one of these gifts, do a good deed
Looking for a gift that will keep on giving? Here are 10 presents, from shoes to soaps to cute calendars to great music, that give back by benefiting a charity or good cause.
Detroit Free Press |
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Success stories: has-beens no more
Who woulda thunk it? After downward spirals and rock-bottom hitting, former Hollywood pariahs managed to turn it around this year. Maybe they just got better agents -- or psychiatrists.
Miami Herald |
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'Unstoppable' Underwood courts crossover fame
Singer Carrie Underwood tries to be modest about her success since winning "American Idol" in 2005, but there's no denying she has the total package of talent, looks, attitude and songs needed to become a crossover superstar like Shania Twain.
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A new perspective takes flight
I'm driving. We're heading north, a car full of people I just met, plus my 12-year-old son. It's a birding field trip sponsored by the Rocky Mountain Raptor Program. We wind along a ribbon-like road that goes through and around the red rock hills of the upper prairie. My passengers chat about bird tails that bob and ones that don't, harpy eagles and condors. I'm told to turn left, into a canyon ...
Denver Post |
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Community band's holiday show today
The Camarillo Community Band will present its 23rd annual Christmas concert today.
Ventura County Star |
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On Sale
Holly Cole performs Tuesday and Wednesday at Yoshi's in San Francisco. Today and Wednesday-Friday Music 'A Winter Spectacular' What: The 60-voice Sierra Community Chorus presents a holiday concert, directed by Lorin Miller. When: 2 p.m. today, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Friday Where: Sierra College's Dietrich Theatre, 5000 Rocklin Road, Rocklin Cost: $20 general, $16 ...
The Sacramento Bee |
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Northern Stage finds intimacy in 'Les Mis'
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION -- "Les Miserables" is the world's longest musical, and Northern Stage's production, which opened Friday at the Briggs Opera House, made the most of it. ... - By JIM LOWE Staff Writer
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This isn't your daddy's holiday music
Many know the Academy Award-winning actor Billy Bob Thornton as a drunken con man who exploits Christmas and Santa Claus for a quick buck.
Poughkeepsie Journal |
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Sunday SFPC Christmas Toys in the Sun Run
SFPC CHRISTMAS TOYS IN THE SUN RUN The motorcycle parade begins at Pompano Harness Track and ends with a party at Markham Park where Bon Jovi's Richie Sambora and Aerosmith's Richie Supa will join the Hep Cat Boo Daddies (above) and other performers. The bike, car and music show event benefits Joe DiMaggio's Children's Hospital.
Miami Herald |
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The banjo is back
The banjo is rising. And you really shouldn't be surprised.
Denver Post |
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