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The Scarring Party Brings Old-timey Music to Coffeehouse
Imagine you are in some nondescript Western town, back in the 1920s. You are just hanging out down the street, the same old thing that you did last week. All of a sudden a man with black suspenders and a candy cane hat steps off the train with a big briefcase and looks around mischievously.
The Lawrentian |
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Stars rock to usher in the Obama era
WASHINGTON – (UPDATE) Under the watchful eye of Abraham Lincoln, hundreds of thousands gave a rapturous welcome Sunday to Barack Obama at a star-studded concert which rocked the heart of a wintry Washington.
Philippine Daily Inquirer |
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Massive Crowd Pack Mall For Inaugural Concert
Tens of thousands of people huddled together on the Mall to celebrate the musical kickoff of the Inauguration.
WUSA 9 Washington, D.C. |
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An all-star unity call on the National Mall
Starting with Bruce Springsteen and ending with Beyoncé, the We Are One concert today kicked off the inaugural celebration and filled the National Mall with an ocean of humanity.
The Philadelphia Inquirer |
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Play this and get healthier
There's a reason interviews with musicians can be so riveting: Playing music may make the language areas of your brain more efficient. And there's hope for those of all of us who merely squeak out a violin sonata or stumble through a piano riff: You may garner the language benefits even if you're no John Coltrane.
The Huntington Herald-Dispatch |
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Obama celebratory, solemn as he nears inauguration
WASHINGTON (Jan 19, 2009): Barack Obama approached his inauguration as the 44th US president with a mix of solemnity and celebration on Sunday, laying a wreath at a military grave and then swaying along at a concert featuring Bruce Springsteen and Beyonce.
The Sun |
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Grand Slams' popularity creates squeeze for tennis fans
When the gates were flung open at the Australian Open today, organizers were confident a global economic recession would do little to keep record crowds away. Like the other three gems in tennis' Grand Slam quartet, the Australian Open has seen its stature and attendance soar since the dawn of the professional era in 1968, particularly in the last two decades.
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Century Tower Reaches a Ringing Milestone
The bells toll for the 30th year of the carillon atop the tower. If you ever find yourself over by the music department on the University of Florida's campus, then you're familiar with the sound of the bells ringing every quarter hour.
WCJB |
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Washington Party: Inaguration Kicks Off with a Bang
Obama and family attend a star-studded concert at Lincoln Memorial
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Denzel, Beyonce Ring in Obama Presidency
Bono, Bruce Springsteen and Beyonce Knowles were among a list of performers paying heartfelt tributes to U.S. President-elect Barack Obama at a star-studded musical extravaganza just two days before he is inaugurated into office.
Hollywood.com |
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Hip-Hop Magazine No Longer Accepts Ads for Lewd Products
One thing magazine advertising and hip-hop music have always had in common is skin — images of...
Rocky Mount Telegram |
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The Music Biz – 1 Billion Sold 40 Billion Pirated
The music industry just had a bumper year last year with digital download sales topping 1 billion for the first time but the biggest issue of piracy is not going away.
Undercover |
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Bono - Obamas Star-studded Musical Tribute
BONO, BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN and BEYONCE KNOWLES were among a list of performers paying heartfelt tributes to U.S. President-elect BARACK OBAMA at a star-studded musical ...
ContactMusic |
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Amy Winehouse - Winehouse Crowned Biggest Loser In Poll
British singer AMY WINEHOUSE has been named the Loser of the Year in the Virgin Media Music Awards 2008. The Back to Black star took the unwanted gong for the second ...
ContactMusic |
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James Hunter brings soul to Zoellner
Unlike most concerts, James Hunter's performance Friday night at Lehigh University's Zoellner Arts Center did not wind down. It wound up, with more than 40 people twisting and swaying in front of the stage as the suave Brit and his able backing band did a two-song, 15- minute encore of simmering '60-style soul music.
The Morning Call |
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Jacksonville Teen Hits A High Note In Nashville
A Jacksonville teen belted out the right notes to win big in the music city.
WITN 7 North Carolina |
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In Washington, Uplifting Music and a Talk of Challenges
After a celebratory concert, the president-elect offered words of inspiration and notes of caution.
New York Times |
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The En Vogue divas stay true to their name with sassy style
Music review: En Vogue at Snoqualmie Casino.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer |
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Propagandhi grudgingly announce they're releasing a new album
Supporting Caste (a title which, regardless of your political views, is worth at least a chuckle) is exactly what Propagandhi fans have come to expect since the band debuted with 1993's How To Clean Everything (Fat Wreck Chords): an impassioned political stance that directly and unequivocally puts forth the activist band's criticisms, set to music.
Hour.ca |
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Obama celebratory, solemn as he nears inauguration
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Barack Obama approached his inauguration as the 44th U.S. president with a mix of solemnity and celebration on Sunday, laying a wreath at a military grave and then swaying along at a concert featuring Bruce Springsteen and Beyonce .
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Obama Family Feted by Sheryl Crow, Beyonce at Inaugural Concert!
Nearly all of Hollywood turned up to the concert of the year -- in Washington, D.C.! Barack and Michelle Obama smiled, danced and waved to their favorite stars at the inaugural kick-off concert, We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial At 2:30 p.m., the Obamas and Bidens -- all sitting in a glass bulletproof section near the stage erected on the steps of the ...
US Weekly |
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9th Annual 'Holy Hip Hop' Event Kicks Off
Believers from over 146 cities, 40 different states and 5 nations have gathered for the 9th Annual Holy Hip Hop Awards in Atlanta, which will feature performances from some 137 "ministers of the Gospel."
The Christian Post |
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O.A.R.: Bite-size bits of mashed-up wretchedness
Music review: O.A.R. at the Paramount.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer |
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Live Review - Bon Iver, Melbourne
Something's going on indeed. Somehow Justin Vernon aka Bon Iver , has turned a hushed, home recorded 40 minutes of music into an intensely vocal experience for band and crowd alike.
The Vine |
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Obama comes to Washington, with music, oratory and cheers
Associated PressBruce Springsteen performs during the "We Are One: Opening Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial" in Washington. Missed the events? • Watch the show online at hbo.com • Read Obama's speechWASHINGTON -- President-elect Barack Obama and an A-list of...
The Cleveland Plain Dealer |
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