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Music reviews for week of Feb. 5
“Tonight”
Bradenton Herald |
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The Dreadful Yawns ‘Take Shape' for its first show in Charleston
The Dreadful Yawns 'Take Shape' for its first show in Charleston As far as music venues in Charleston go, The Tin Roof in West Ashley is known for hosting lesser-known bands that ought to be exposed. This Sunday, the Dreadful Yawns will be featured, and if you're in the mood for something thoughtful and innovative, this band fits the bill.
The Post and Courier |
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Darts & Pats
A “more-of-a-tease-than-a-‘Lost’-trailer” dart to a certain fiery redhead. From an adorably dumb freshman who has no idea what to do. A “way-to-get-the-Led-out” pat to the harpist playing ‘Stairway To Heaven’ in the music building on Friday night. From an ardent admirer who thinks you would make Jimmy Page proud. A “was-that-really-worth-urinating-on?” dart to the guy who stole my Dallas [...]
The Breeze |
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Payton was Jones County's first black extension agent; Dove helped revolutionize music industry
Wiley Nortcott Payton Jr. Wiley Norcott Payton Jr. was born in Pitt County on April 29, 1914. After completing his early education at Pitt County Training School, he attended N.C. A&T State University in 1938, receiving his B.S. degree in agriculture.
Kinston Free Press |
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Toronto Symphony To Feature Sibelius Cycle, New Glass Score In '09-10
Next season, Roy Thomson Hall will see premieres of a new violin concerto by Philip Glass, a contemporary music festival featuring Osvaldo Golijov, and the complete Sibelius symphonies played over three concerts in April, with Thomas Dausgaard on the podium.
Arts Journal |
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850,000 Views Brings JMU Alumnus YouTube Stardom
HARRISONBURG, Va.— James Madison graduate Chad Schwartz had no idea that thousands of people would one day witness his senior cello recital. Thanks to the video-viewing technology YouTube provides, nearly 850,000 virtual audience members from around the world have viewed the encore to Schwartz’s concert, a self-composed string-quartet medley of popular tunes from the video game [...]
The Breeze |
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Diego Rivera and Octet to play fundraiser
Nationally known saxophonist Diego Rivera and his Michigan State University Jazz Octet will star at the second Jazz It Up fundraiser Saturday, Feb. 21, for the Ludington Area Arts Council.
Ludington Daily News |
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MUSIC NOTES
New to the performance lineup for Sunday’s Grammy Awards: Chris Brown, Adele, Sugarland, Miley Cyrus with Taylor Swift and Estelle with Kanye West. Also keep an eye out for a Four Tops tribute featuring Duke Fakir, Jamie Foxx and Ne-Yo. The show airs from 8 to 11:30 p.m. on CBS. . . . The latest installment of the Dave Matthews Band’s “Live Trax” will benefit charities in memory of LeRoi ...
Richmond Times-Dispatch |
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LIVE MUSIC
ALLEY KATZ—10 Walnut Alley, 643-2816. Since 1913, Adrienne and others, 5 p.m. Friday, all ages, $8. Charlie Luger & the Masses and Ultraviolet Ballet, 10 p.m. Friday, $8. Old School, Risus and others, 10 p.m. Saturday, $8-$10. ASHLAND COFFEE & TEA—100 N. Railroad Ave., Ashland, 798-1702. Barrelhouse Blues Band and Mat Zavitz, 8 p.m. Saturday, $7.
Richmond Times-Dispatch |
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Trouble with a capital 'T'
BOYS' BAND— Characters Harold Hill the traveling salesman and Marian the librarian help weave the tale of "The Music Man" at Conejo Players Theatre. Performances are 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 6 through March 7 at the theater, 351 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Visit www.conejoplayers.org for more information.
The Acorn |
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Wolfgang Puck, John Schneider join forces to build LVUSD art endowment
Celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck and actor John Schneider of "Dukes of Hazzard" fame have joined the effort to build an art and music endowment fund for the Las Virgenes Unified School District.
The Acorn |
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Parents pay £1,200 a year to send child to state school
The cost of sending a child to a state secondary has risen to nearly £1,200 a year, as the price of uniforms, school trips and lunches has rocketed, according to government research. Schools are putting pressure on families to pay for over-priced uniforms by striking up exclusive deals with clothing companies, the schools minister, Ed Balls, said. Some schools are also insisting that ...
Guardian Unlimited |
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Annuals: Young, talented, on the way up
(By Courtney Devores, Special to the Observer) For a group whose members are all still in their early 20s, Raleigh-based college-rock ensemble Annuals certainly has its act together. As one of Canvasback Music's flagship bands (along with Oscar winners the Swell Season), Annuals grabbed out-of-the-gate praise for its live shows and 2006 debut “Be He Me” at CMJ and from tastemakers Pitchfork ...
The Charlotte Observer |
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Macon music book’s official launch set for tonight
NewTown Macon is hosting a launch party tonight from 7-9 p.m. at the Georgia Music Hall of Fame for the new book “Street Singers, Soul Shakers, Rebels With A Cause: Music From Macon.”
Macon Telegraph |
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Site of the Day
Stream music for free online at Deezer.com.
AskMen |
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Opinionated, but not outspoken
WANT TO GO. Trace Adkins with Craig Morgan and Jason Michael Carroll WHERE: Big Sandy Superstore Arena WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, February 12 TICKETS: $49.75 INFO: 304-342-575...
The Charleston Gazette |
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Singer/songwriter/actress Amy LaVere is a triple threat
WANT TO GO. "Mountain Stage" with Duncan Sheik, Buckwheat Zydeco, Guggenheim Grotto, Amy Lavere and JD Souther WHERE: Cultural Center Theater, state Capitol Complex WHEN: 7 p.m. Sunday ...
The Charleston Gazette |
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Top ten in music and movies for week of Feb. 5
SINGLES
Bradenton Herald |
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BLOOD ON THE TRACKS
Wounded. There’s no other way to describe local rocker Thomas Wynn’s uninterrupted state of alternating chain-smoking defensiveness and self-justifying internal monologuing of half-real harmony and accord.
Orlando Weekly |
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Here are some events scheduled throughout February in central Virginia. Singer Patti LaBelle, performing at the 19th annual Chesterfield County Black History Month kickoff concert, tomorrow, 7 p.m., Daniel Gymnasium, Virginia State University in Ettrick. Free. No tickets. Seats are first-come, first-served. Doors open at 5. (804) 748-1449 or visit chesterfield.gov. The Rev. Henry H. Mitchell, ...
Richmond Times-Dispatch |
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Black Eyed Peas Peapod Foundation, Adobe Foundation and Entertainment Industry Foundation Launch Partnership at ...
Risk Youth Develop Creative Skills Through Video, Dance, Music and Art
PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance |
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Possible Ticketmaster-Live Nation merger draws boos from concert fans
Some, including Bruce Springsteen, fear the control the combined entity would have in the industry. The two biggest companies in live concerts might be getting together, and the Boss -- and concert fans -- are not happy.
Los Angeles Times |
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Today
The Belhaven Piano Trio will perform today at noon in the Parish Hall of St. Paul's Episcopal Church as part of the St. Paul Chamber Music Series. The concert is free.
The Meridian Star |
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Profile: Buddy Holly
He's now been gone for a whole half-century, but Buddy Holly, the man who invented the self-contained rock and roll band, rock's first great auteur and geek god, is still...
About.com |
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Band clinic gives students second opinion
Work on tone. Listen to the music. Sit up straight.
Winona Daily News |
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