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Zavvi to close another 17 stores with loss of 242 jobs
Administrators of music and games retailer Zavvi announced plans to close another 17 stores today, with the loss of 242 jobs. Ernst & Young said it would continue to trade at the group's remaining 31 outlets and it remains hopeful a sale of some or all can be achieved.
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Long live the king
Whitefish folks know Rick Donahue best as Herald the Hark, the quintessential royal trumpeter who belted out ceremonial music announcing Whitefish Winter Carnival kings and queens for almost a quarter-century.
Daily Inter Lake |
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Music has outstanding impact on students
PUPILS at a St Albans school have hit the high note by being recognised for their outstanding music lessons.
St Albans & Harpenden Review |
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More jobs go at Zavvi
Another 242 jobs are going at music retailer Zavvi as administrators close a further 17 shops.
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Benefit show brings together blues acts
It might be a bit much to say that Garry Meziere's foot is giving him the blues — usually, that honor is reserved for unfaithful women, traitorous friends and unfeeling bosses — but it certainly is giving him trouble.
Salem Statesman Journal |
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Folksy Fruit Bats, others swoop into IKE Box
Two distinguished acoustic acts hit the IKE Box tonight.
Salem Statesman Journal |
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Award-winning pianist comes to Willamette U.
A world-renowned concert pianist at the top of his game will be at Willamette University for 10 days this month, and you can check him out in concert.
Salem Statesman Journal |
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Fitchburg police chief laments demotions
FITCHBURG -- Police Chief Robert DeMoura said a reorganization of the department Mayor Lisa Wong announced Tuesday is needed to avoid layoffs.
Sentinel & Enterprise |
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Dance to benefit Project Graduation in Wells
WELLS and#8212; Project Graduation at Wells High School will host a dance from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 14 at the Trailblazers Club, 102 Bills Lane, Wells. Music will be provided by the Blind Pilots (a local York County band), which features...
York County Coast Star |
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Music Review: The Whip - X Marks Destination
A good pop album is hard to find, but this one accomplishes that feat. I am convinced that artists in the UK are in cahoots with each other to keep the art of the great pop album from their American counterparts. In the US, pop continues to be a four-letter word for the self-respecting audiophile, while bands like The Whip continue to make catchy, progressive, and most importantly, listenable ...
Blogcritics.org |
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In concert with your Valentine
KENNEBUNK and#8212; Patrick Fitzsimmons will play a Valentine's Day Concert at the Kennebunk Coffeehouse First Parish UU Church at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14.
York County Coast Star |
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242 jobs axed as more Zavvi shops close
Administrators of music and games retailer Zavvi announced plans to close another 17 stores today, with the loss of 242 jobs.
Independent |
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The Cramps' frontman dies
Lux Interior, the founding member of cult garage rock band The Cramps, has died.
Independent |
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BREAKING: More Zavvi stores to close in Yorkshire
ADMINISTRATORS of music and games retailer Zavvi announced plans to close another 17 stores today, with the loss of 242 jobs. (05/02/2009 10:48:40)
Leeds Today |
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Relay vital fundraising journey for local teams News Ipswich Queensland Times
LIKE many participants, Laurie Burrows has a personal reason for her involvement in Ipswich's Relay for Life. Ms Burrows, who walks as part of the West Moreton Country Music Association's team, lost her husband Graham to the disease.
Queensland Times |
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Now Showing: 10,028 Artists 61,984 Events
The band launches its disco-meets-rock assault on the planet Feb. 10 at Zepp Tokyo in Japan before heading back to more familiar climes to kick off a U.K./European run with a Feb. 26 appearance at NME Big Gig at London’s O2 Arena.
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Singer-songwriter Nathan Xander releases The Fear
"It's the kind of place that stays open 'til 5 in the morning and has a grand piano, and they let us sit there and drink and play guitar to our hearts' content." By Manny Theiner.
Pittsburgh City Paper |
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The Jilted Brides celebrate new CD at The Warhol
"There's a long tradition of experimental/electronic music in Australia that not many people know about." By Manny Theiner.
Pittsburgh City Paper |
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BREAKING: More Zavvi stores to close in Yorkshire
ADMINISTRATORS of music and games retailer Zavvi announced plans to close another 17 stores today, with the loss of 242 jobs.
Yorkshire Evening Post |
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ASCAP Celebrates 95th Anniversary and 150th Birthday of Founder: American Music Great Victor Herbert
February 2009 marks two milestone anniversaries for ASCAP. February 1 was the 150th birthday of Victor Herbert, the great Irish-American composer of such operettas as "Babes in Toyland," "Naughty Marietta," "Sweethearts" and "The Red Mill." Herbert was also the driving force behind the establishment of ASCAP and served as Vice President of the organization from 1914 until his death in 1924. And ...
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Music Review: Wishbone Ash - Argus Through The Looking Glass
Does less equal more, or the other way round? Founder member Martin Turner re-records a classic. “Time Was” when Wishbone Ash was simply huge. Formed in 1969 by bass player Martin Turner and drummer Steve Upton, they were one of the pioneers of the harmony twin guitar sound that became their trademark. To achieve this they recruited guitarists Andy Powell and Ted Turner (no relation to Martin). ...
Blogcritics.org |
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Bards get ready for Poem Day
VietNamNet Bridge - Poets around the country are agog with excitement at the upcoming 7th Poem Day on February 9. Monk and poet Thich Nhuan Tam has joined hands with the Mekong Art poetry group to put on a poetry exhibition at Van Hanh Zen Temple in Ho Chi Minh City’s Phu Nhuan district February 4.
Vietnam Net |
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Cook up some chili for charity
Plans are underway for the first River City Charity Chili Cook-off presented by Toray. The event is scheduled for Feb. 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ingalls Harbor. Activities include live music, games, tethered hot-air balloon rides (weather permitting), door prizes and free chili sampling.
Hartselle Enquirer |
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Keith Anderson concert planned
The Princess Theatre Center for the Performing Arts in Decatur will present “An Evening with Keith Anderson” as a part of its 2008-09 concert series on Wednesday, Feb. 18, at 7:30 p.m. The program is made possible by grants from the Alabama State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment of the Arts.
Hartselle Enquirer |
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'Baaja Gaaja' music Expo to begin from tomorrow at Pune
Pune, Feb 5 : A first-of-its-kind music expo, 'Baaja Gaaja', that will bring together independent record labels executives, rockers, craftsmen and folk singers across the country, will begin here at the sprawling Ishanya Mall tomorrow.
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