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Book Review: Wild Boy: My Life In Duran Duran by Andy Taylor
Andy Taylor’s honesty makes 'Wild Boy: My Life In Duran Duran' more than just a rock star saga. Andy Taylor’s autobiography, Wild Boy: My Life In Duran Duran, is an informative look at the rise of iconic '80s band Duran Duran, as well as an interesting story about a young man who rose fast to stardom, crashed and burned, and is now living a decidedly different life.As a band, Duran Duran ...
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Metallica too loud? Too bad, says drummer Lars Ulrich
Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich has seen “This Is Spinal Tap” and its comical tale of a has-been metal band overstaying its welcome. He has laughed, and he has learned from it.
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Artists look to federal stimulus packages for hope
Artisits and the nonprofit organizations that employ them hope that funds will materialize in the economic stimulus package to boost hiring in creative fields.
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Stroke group to host awareness, music brunch
The American Stroke Association is hosting a "Power to End Stroke" jazz and gospel brunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at Point Plaza Suites and Conference Hotel, 950 J. Clyde Morris Blvd. in Newport News.
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[Music] Charice will take part in David Foster's Las Vegas concert, May 9 - Posted on: 2009-01-29 20:56:04
She recently performed in two pre-inaugural balls for U.S. President Barack Obama.
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Phillips-Edison is hub for music in schools
After classes conclude, snapping snare drums and clarinets’ noodling notes take over room 19 each Thursday at Phillips-Edison Charter School.
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On this rock . . .
When it arrives today at Value City Arena, the cavalcade known as the Winter Jam 09 Tour Spectacular will resemble others that visit the venue.
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Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Petrenko, Hough an incendiary matchup
BSO concert includes works by Shostakovich, Tchaikovsky It's a wonder the fire alarms didn't go off at Meyerhoff Symphony Hall on Thursday night. The incendiary matchup of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, guest conductor Vasily Petrenko and piano soloist Stephen Hough produced one of the most memorable concerts of the season. Tonight's repeat should be just as gripping.
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Welcome in the well-crafted 'Uninvited'
An effective blend of thriller and horror -- of "The Hand That Rocks the Cradle" and "The Grudge" -- "The Uninvited" is the best Hollywood adaptation of an Asian horror title since "The Ring."
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DSO's big bite of a Bruckner
The orchestra is tackling Anton Bruckner's gargantuan Eighth Symphony this weekend under the direction of principal guest conductor Peter Oundjian. This just one year after the orchestra programmed the Viennese über-romantic's Ninth Symphony.
Detroit Free Press |
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Arizona coach's success is no trick
It wasn't exactly the Music City Miracle, but for Ken Whisenhunt, a 1996 fake punt helped launch the an unheralded special-teams coach to the brink of NFL glory.
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Scottsdale farmers market goes green
In addition to local growers and vendors selling a range of products from organically grown coffee to Arizona free-range beef, the market features yoga demonstrations and techniques on stress reduction. There's also live music, homemade pet food and composting kits made of redwood.
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Music, message explore identity of Jesus
HENDERSONVILLE — After Steven Curtis Chapman's daughter died in a horrific accident, the contemporary Christian musician thought he'd never again play "Cinderella," a song echoing the little girl's name.
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Ed Hardin's column: Yow's testimonial highlights celebration of her beliefs and life
CARY -- The day before Kay Yow was to be quietly laid to rest in her hometown, she was given a triumphal procession by those who loved her. In a stirring ceremony planned in part by the late N.C. State women's basketball coach herself, Yow was eulogized, honored and praised in words and in song. But eventually, the voices and instruments went quiet as Yow herself delivered a sermon that no ...
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Jeri Rowe: Mourning the special people who changed lives for the better
I carried Stella Roulhac's casket this week. I didn't know her. But I knew her daughter, Chris, her only child. I always ran into Chris when I was out late scouring the Triad for live music. This time, though, I traded in my T-shirt and a sweet spot by the sound board for my one funeral suit and a front-row pew at her mother's home church. read more
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Music to runners' ears: iPods will be allowed at Robie
Get your playlist ready - personal music devices like iPods will be allowed at this year's Race to Robie Creek.
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Religion Calendar - Rockingham County
Saturday, Jan. 31 ■ Blood drive , 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Jan. 31, Ruffin Stacey Baptist Church, 261 Estes Road, Ruffin. Presented by Rockingham County Chapter of American Red Cross. Photo ID required. 349-3434. ■ Community Meal, noon Jan. 31, Mayodan United Methodist Church, 501 W. Main St., Mayodan. The menu consists of baked potato with all the fixin’s and a salad, Free. 548-9508. read ...
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Friendship, patience in Bible class
Tammy Richie wanted to be baptized, but there was a problem: She didn’t understand its meaning - that being baptized meant trusting Christ for salvation. Photo caption: Friendship Class participants, from left, Matt Colley, Brooke Rodgers, Audra Richart and helper Jeanette Carey dance to Christian music before the start of class on Sunday. Photo by Laura J. Gardner The Journal Gazette
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Rock still mourns
It’s been 50 years since a single-engine plane crashed into a snow-covered Iowa field, instantly killing three men whose names would become enshrined in the history of rock ’n’ roll. Photo caption: Jeff Nicholas sets up a monument near the spot where the plane carrying Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson crashed. Photo by Associated Press photos
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Now Showing: 9,585 Artists 59,447 Events
The 20th annual Pollstar Concert Industry Awards took place on January 30 at the brand new Club Nokia L.A. Live in Los Angeles.
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Weekend events: Antiques Roadshow, folk festival
32nd Ann Arbor Folk Festival: Featuring Kris Kristofferson, Pete Seeger, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Girlyman, Claire Lynch Band, Luke Doucet & the White Falcon, Misty Lyn & the Big Beautiful and host Jim Lauderdale, 6:30 p.m. Hill Auditorium, 825 N. University, Ann Arbor. 734-764-2538. Sold out.
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S.F.: Dealing with music concourse trash
HERE'S THE DEAL Park concourse trash: On Tuesday, ChronicleWatch reported on the lack of trash receptacles in Golden Gate Park's Music Concourse. ChronicleWatch reader Kathleen Connolly believes the lack of cans prompts people to leave their trash on the...
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University High teacher let go after allegations of innappropriate relationship
During a closed door emergency meeting Friday night, the University High School Board voted unanimously to dismiss music teacher Jon Malcom, after allegations surfaced that Malcom was having an inappropriate relationship with a student.
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SCOTT BARRETT COLUMN: Gala a fun event for a great cause
THE TUESDAY NIGHT ATHLETIC FOUNDATION will host a Winter Gala a week from tonight at the International Tennis Hall of Fame. The TNAF is a nonprofit organization that raises money for aspiring young athletes.
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Put on your dancing shoes
Winner of more than 10 major children’s music awards and seen on PBS Kids and Noggin’s “Jack’s Big Music Show,” Rebecca Frezza and her band Big Truck, combine pop/rock, country and jazz styles, a sprinkling of world music elements and kid friendly lyrics for a big dose of family fun. Don’t miss them at the Emelin Theatre at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. in this show for all ages. Tickets are $18, $13 ...
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