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Music Events
Dear Enemy is the result of several bands merging into one. Once seen as competitors in the unforgiving music scene of Atlanta, the members of Dear Enemy rose from the ruins of other bands to form a hard-hitting rock quintet that has been on a fast track in the mainstream rock world.
The Post and Courier |
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Finally, a win
Bryant Hahnfeldt's 45-yard field goal with 3:26 to play gives Vanderbilt a 16-14 victory against Boston College in the Music City Bowl. It's the first bowl win for the Commodores in 53 years.
The Charlotte Observer |
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PERFORMING ARTS: What’s on stage
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Bradenton Herald |
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Vandy upends Boston College
Vanderbilt won a bowl for the first time in exactly 53 years, with Bryant Hahnfeldt kicking a 45-yard field goal with 3 minutes, 26 seconds left Wednesday for a 16-14 win against Boston College in the Music City Bowl. Vanderbilt hadn't even played in a bowl since 1982 and the victory gave the Commodores (7-6) their first winning season since then, too. Boston College (9-5) saw the nation's ...
The Charlotte Observer |
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A fine time ringing in '09
From sword-fighting knights and rock-climbing to puppetry and face-painting, visitors to downtown Knoxville on Wednesday were treated to festivities leading up to the dropping of a ball that would herald the year 2009.
Knoxville News Sentinel |
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Orchestra opens season with Mozart tribute
The Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Music Director Mary Woodmansee Green, will begin 2009 with JanuaryFest, this year featuring the music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Island Packet |
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Bowl notes: VU quarterback combo works ... sort of
Officially, redshirt-freshman Larry Smith made the first start of his college career Wednesday in Vanderbilt’s 16-14 victory over Boston College in the Gaylord Hotels Music City Bowl. By the time it was finished, though, Vanderbilt used three different quarterbacks.
Nashville City Paper |
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Symphony orchestra offers full scholarship
The Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra offers free tuition to a talented high school musician who applies for the scholarship and is accepted into the Brevard Music School for its summer program. The scholarship is open to all high school students, including those being home-schooled.
Island Packet |
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Singer with B.R. roots returns having found roots music in NYC
It isn’t the normal course of things to pack your life into a Ford Taurus, leave the South for the frenetic landscape of New York City and then discover that you are a “roots” musician.
Tiger Weekly |
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Almanac
MEETINGS COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS PALMETTO PERSONAL COMPUTER CLUB: 6-8:30 Thursday, Jan. 8, at Capital Senior Center, 1650 Park Circle (Maxcy Gregg Park). Special Interest Groups meet before the main meeting; SIGs include Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Windows, Advanced Users and Beginner/Intermediate Users. www.palmettopc.org NORTHEAST COLUMBIA WOMEN’S CLUB: 7 p.m. Monday at The Haven ...
The State |
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Zune users wake up to find their music gone
Zune users wake up to find music gone Zune users, particularly of the 30-GB version, have been waking up to find their music players are part of an apocalyptic meltdown. The Microsoft devices have been freezing after loading up, leaving users with a picture...
San Francisco Chronicle |
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Time To Face Music: It's 'Y2K For Zunes'
Happy New Year from Microsoft Corp.: Your Zune is dead. Thousands of Microsoft's Zune media players - the software company's answer to Apple Inc.'s iPod - unexpectedly conked out Wednesday and showed users an error message, prompting references to "Y2K for Zunes." The problems appeared when people tried to start up their devices.
The Tampa Tribune |
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Mamma Mia! -- ABBA's pop music is hot again
In less than a decade, the musical Mamma Mia! has racked up some impressive stats.
The Augusta Chronicle |
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Fiery lyrics place M.I.A. in mainstream
NEW YORK --- Though M.I.A. has been hailed by critics since she made her debut in 2005, her fiery lyrics, which speak against corrupt political systems and talk of revolution and violence, have always ensured her a place far outside of music's mainstream -- until recently.
The Augusta Chronicle |
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Folk Festival to offer music, food and art
The Central Coast Folk Festival, a four-day festival celebrating the American heritage of music, food and art, is set for Jan. 15-18 at five San Luis Obispo County hotels.
The Times Press Recorder |
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Chinese acrobats to perform at PAC
For more than 20 years, the National Acrobats of China have been one of the most influential acrobatic troupes in the world, renowned for outstanding achievements in national and international acrobatic competitions and festivals.
The Times Press Recorder |
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Party in the Falls 2008
Party in the Falls 2008 was the perfect way to end the year. Jason Calder attended the event and has more. Party in the falls 2008 started with a bang...or rather with some rockin' tunes from Disney radio band Mission Six.
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First Night Binghamton WBNG-TV Binghamton, NY Local Top Stories
Music, food, art and entertainment! It's all going on right now at First Night Binghamton. Action News Reporter Landon Sears is downtown at the New Year's eve celebration of the arts.
WBNG Binghamton |
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SKY (AND SEA) ADVENTURE IN CEBU!
I have not had the chance to explore the country in awhile so I welcomed the Department of Tourism’s invitation to spend a few days in the Queen City of the South. My enthusiasm was shared by my colleagues.
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Philippine News -- Manila Standard Today
by Nana Nadal I have not had the chance to explore the country in awhile so I welcomed the Department of Tourism’s invitation to spend a few days in the Queen City of the South. My enthusiasm was shared by my colleagues.
Manila Standard Today |
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Chicagoans Celebrate New Year's Eve
Happy New Year! Lots of folks are happy to say good riddance to 2008, and hoping 2009 will be much better. CBS 2's Vince Gerasole reports that as they kick up their heels, folks at the German Cultural Center in Lincoln Square are looking forward to a new year and the promise it brings.
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Ringing in the New Year
With the cancellation of Saint Mary's big New Years Eve party, those looking for live music entertainment had to seek other options in the area Wednesday night. Many are hoping the Greysolon Plaza will be the 'go-to' to ring in the New Year.
Northland's News Center |
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Jazz scene had the ‘where are you' blues in 2008
While we stayed home in 2008, the jazz scene missed us. The music was great, as always. Too bad we weren’t there to hear it.
The Kansas City Star |
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Some more things to look forward to in 2009
•Jan. 16-18: Winter Storm concert and workshops. See www.winterstorm.net. •Jan. 17-18: Royals FanFest Weekend, Overland Park Convention Center.
The Kansas City Star |
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Year Ahead: Classical music shows you won't want to miss
International stars. Violin debuts. Divas worth hearing. Here are highlights — a selective guide — from the classical musical calendar of the coming months.
The Kansas City Star |
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