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Freetown Woman of the Year 2008, Regina Lopes: Pianist gives her music "” and heart "” to Apponequet students
FREETOWN — Regina Lopes has played solo piano in the great concert halls of Europe, has been a sought-after music teacher, and once accompanied a 250-member college chorus with its performance of Handel's "Messiah."
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Sapp’s gospel anthem leads year’s top singles
If you want to create a mix-tape of the year’s best songs, here are the must-haves for 2008.
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MusicNotes
Events coming up this week on the local music scene.
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Local beats
NEW YEAR, NO VENUES' Sarasota concert sites for the under-21 set dried up this year. That includes the now-defunct Gallery Billiards along with the attendee-challenged Knights of Columbus and VFW halls and recently-started/ equally-quick-to-fail Willer Hall.
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He brings continuity to a fresh 'Misbehavin'
Once upon a time, "Ain't Misbehavin'" was the "hottest little show in town." Then the Schubert Organization discovered it, moved the show to Broadway where it won a ton of awards and became a part of the American musical theater vernacular.
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'50s music stars in 'Hula Hoop'
They can't get enough of "Hula Hoop Sha-Boop" in Milwaukee, where the cabaret celebration of the hits of the 1950s was created in 1991 and revived four more times.
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Community preserves Magyar culture
SPRINGFIELD — The younger dancers attired in white with brightly colored ribbons, vests and hats steadied themselves and prepared to dance the traditional dances of the old country.
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Look who'll be here to perform in 2009
Who knew' The music industry, like just about every segment of the U.S. economy, had a horrendous 2008, but the concert business -- according to Billboard magazine -- grossed nearly $4 billion worldwide, up 13 percent from a year ago.
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Vanderbilt Wins First Bowl Since 1955
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Vanderbilt won a bowl game for the first time in exactly 53 years, with Bryant Hahnfeldt kicking a 45-yard field goal with 3:26 left Wednesday for a 16-14 win over Boston College in the Music City Bowl.
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Chase away the winter blues with music
MIDDLEBORO — Area residents interested in chasing away the winter blues by learning to play a musical instrument this year can find a variety of experienced instructors at Mack's Music on Wareham Street in downtown Middleboro.
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Wiedmer: Vanderbilt makes a statement
Myron Lewis was not the obvious choice to save Vanderbilt's first bowl victory in 53 years. Especially after the junior defensive back almost cost the Commodores Wednesday's Music City Bowl against Boston College.
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In Oklahoma City, revelers ring in new year
Thousands of Oklahomans who flooded into downtown Oklahoma City on Wednesday night had no qualms about saying goodbye to 2008.A rocking Opening Night celebration did its best to wash away thoughts of troubling economic news or global conflict with bright lights, live music and something for just about everyone.Opening Night co-chairwoman Sharron Johnson said there was a lot of excitement about ...
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The banjo man of Ovilla
OVILLA — The best way to describe Chuck Lee is that he is good at making music — both with his fingers and hands. In a small workshop behind his home in Ovilla, he takes to the task of building custom banjos.
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KCK church now caretaker of area's oldest mechanical-action pipe organ
The first time Rosi Penner Kaufman set eyes on the pipe organ now in Rainbow Mennonite Church, she saw mostly dirt and grime.
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Vanderbilt beats Boston College 16-14 in Music City Bowl
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Vanderbilt used to be called the worst team in the Southeastern Conference. Cellar-dwellers. The private school that just didn't belong in a power football league.
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Sour note: Music sales down in 2008
Drop is 7th in 8 years as recession adds to Internet piracy and video games in weighing on industry.
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He's letting the music out
Sometimes life needs a kick-start. For Bob Sima, it was in the form of a few simple words: Dont die with your music still inside of you.
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Television - National
Police around the country say it was a largely good-natured New Year's Eve, but they are concerned about young New Zealanders wiping themselves out with alcohol as if it is a normal rite of passage.
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Local Search Site Search
MUSIC Foxborough: Here's your chance to sing. The Neponset Choral Society will hold an open rehearsal Monday, 7:15-10 p.m. at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 116 South St. The group will be preparing for its April concerts, which feature highlights from the past 60 seasons. 508-543-7695, www.ncschorus.org.
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A concert for those who just can't get enough Christmas
The new year has begun, but the East Weymouth Congregational Church has an answer for those who can't let go of Christmas just yet.
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Bluegrass Preservation Society Sets Awards Show for Feb. 15
The Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America will hold its national convention and annual awards show Feb. 12-15 at the Sheraton Music City Hotel in Nashville.
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Robert Plant Honored by Queen Elizabeth II
Robert Plant has been named a Commander of the Order of the British Empire as part of the traditional New Year Honors list issued by Queen Elizabeth II. He is one of several musicians recognized for their service to music.
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Sweet Music
YWCA, Symphony Join Forces To Offer Music Lessons BRISTOL, Tenn. – Symphony of the Mountains is partnering with Bristol’s YWCA to offer free group music lessons to girls participating in the YWCA after-school program. Students learn fundamentals of music – melody, harmony, structure – and are taught a simple song that they perform as a recorder choir. The recorder tone is very clear and sweet, ...
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An All-Star Jam
Michael Cleveland Among Musicians Who Will Heat Up VI Stage On Jan. 9 From the how-in-the-world-does-he-do-it file comes Michael Cleveland. “I started playing fiddle when I was 4,” the 28-year-old said Monday evening by phone from his home in Charlestown, Ind. Born blind, the six-time fiddler of the year is also deaf in one ear. Yet, he worked hard, persevered and has pretty much conquered the ...
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Short Takes: Entertainment Briefs Around The Region
BURN, BABY, BURN Mere flames won’t work. However, 10,000 Flames, now that’s the incendiary inducing ticket. Hear the four-man, fiery band when they engulf O’Mainnin’s Pub in Bristol, Tenn. on Jan. 2 with their head on, sound up style. Rusty Honeycutt sings lead, Terry McCoy grinds the guitars, Brad Tester abuses the bass and Aaron Nelms pummels the drums. Altogether, 10,000 Flames maintains a ...
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