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As musical comedy, 'Birdie' gets half right
Harwich production hilarious, but some cast members don't have the voice for it.
Cape Cod Times |
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'Sound of Music' never gets old
Academy of Performing Arts production makes a classic feel fresh.
Cape Cod Times |
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Sending your love in a song
Josh Strickland's eyes closed with obvious pleasure as he harmonized with fellow singers in a cramped University of Nevada, Reno rehearsal room on Thursday. Strickland's football player physique and love of crooning must be an endearing mix for the ladies.
Daily Sparks Tribune |
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Sound Off! (Feb. 14)
Everyone laughed when Obama boasted about his essential experience as a community organizer. What does a community organizer do? Teach people to game the system and rig the vote for personal gain. Real funny now, huh?
Las Cruces Sun-News |
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'OMG'
Two church-based theater groups will make a joyful noise this month with the premieres of two original musicals. The first, presented Feb. 19-21 by UCC Players at University Congregational Church, will be "OMG" ("Oh My God"), a surprising look at the wealth of inspirational and spiritual songs from even nonreligious Broadway shows. It was conceived and directed by Karen Robu, a well-known ...
The Wichita Eagle |
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Senior dance crowded
The throngs of older adults who flocked to the annual senior citizen Sweetheart Dance in Fort Morgan Friday afternoon proved that the holiday of love is not just meant for the young.
The Fort Morgan Times |
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Music Listings
Valentine's Night with Humper Show, The Dranks, and The Perfect Show - . Sat., Feb. 14, 8 p.m. Nocturnal 1588 Madison Memphis (Midtown) 726-1548.
The Memphis Flyer |
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Music Listings
Oracle & The Mountain, Streetside Symphony, and Simon - . Sat., Feb. 14. P&H Café 1532 Madison (Midtown) 726-0906 http://www.pandhcafe.com/home.asp . River City Tanlines, Snake Hips, and The Gleaners - . Sat., Feb. 14.
The Memphis Flyer |
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Music Listings
Dinner and jazz show featuring violinist Lila - . Fridays, Saturdays, 6:30 & 9 p.m. Lana's Fine Dining 6749 E. Shelby Dr. Memphis (Winchester/Hickory Hill) 794-1226.
The Memphis Flyer |
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Grammy adds to jazz label’s legacy
ATHENS — Last Sunday, The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra won a Grammy Award for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album for their live recording of “Monday Night at the Village Vanguard.”
The Daily Mail |
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Teacher commits suicide after arrest
Dennis May Jr., who taught music in Hudson, is accused of showing a porn film to a student Hudson teacher kills self following arrest
Akron Beacon Journal |
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Celtic Woman delivers high camp
The five-member Irish vocal group Celtic Woman exists in the same musical sphere as Il Divo and Josh Groban in that they dress up both traditional songs and pop standards with much pomp, circumstance and drama. It's decidedly middle-brow stuff, but man, do people love it.
Pioneer Press |
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The Vagrants, Mammal To Play Bushfire Benefit In Bendigo
The Vagrants, Mammal, Muph and Plutonic, Calling All Cars and a number of local acts will gather in Bendigo this Friday (February 20) for the Rock N Roll Relief fundraiser concert.
Undercover |
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Free concerts, parades kick off Mardi Gras
GALVESTON — Mardi Gras parades start today along the seawall, and afterward, there are free concerts at Saengerfest Park on The Strand.
Galveston County Daily News |
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Reagan Middle School honors Lincoln
DIXON - Reagan Middle School students honored the birth of the nation’s 16th president Thursday afternoon with song and elocution.
SaukValley.com |
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Tech briefs: Dock connects iPod to stereo
With Ewoo's HandMusic dock, you can connect your Apple iPod to a home stereo and control your iPod via a remote that mimics the look and feel of an...
The News-Press |
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Obama plans event for Stevie Wonder
Motown legend Stevie Wonder, whose music provided part of President Barack Obama's campaign soundtrack, will perform a concert Feb. 25 in the East Room of the White House.
Detroit News |
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This weekend ...
Our editors' top picks for cooking, reading, music and DVD.
Detroit News |
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Lexington student performs concert
SHAWNEE -- Morgan Gordon, an Oklahoma Baptist University junior from Lexington, has been selected as one of 10 students to perform in the university's 35th annual Concerto-Aria Concert Monday. The annual concert will begin 8:30 p.
The Norman Transcript |
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Dolowy disappearance marks 24 years
Judy Pritzlaff will spend today with her husband at an East Side Milwaukee bar listening to live music to keep her mind off the day her daughter disappeared 24 years ago.
La Crosse Tribune |
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It?s a Group Effort in Tony Nomination
The three teenagers who rotate in the title role of ?Billy Elliot? will be considered jointly for a single nomination for leading actor in a musical.
New York Times |
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Obituary: Estelle Bennett, member of the Ronettes, pop music trio in rock hall of fame
NEW YORK — Estelle Bennett, one of the Ronettes, the pop singing trio whose 1963 hit Be My Baby epitomized the famed "wall of sound" technique of its producer, Phil Spector, has died at her home in Englewood, N.J. She was 67. Ms. Bennett’s brother-in-law, Jonathan Greenfield, said police found her dead in her apartment Wednesday after relatives could not contact her. The time and cause of ...
Fort Worth Star-Telegram |
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Isthmus Book of Love, Valentine's Day 2009
We asked for your sweet sayings and pretty pictures, and you really came through! Over 750 Valentines plus 170 photos, arranged in a slide show with music from Madison bands The Cutouts, Tangy, and Pine.
Isthmus |
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Temecula stabbing victim was aspiring singer
Elizabeth "Bipsy" Amirian illustrated her dreams through her music. She showed her deeply spiritual side, spoke of playing her songs at her wedding and said she planned to release an album.
The Press-Enterprise |
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Wild Thing
Neko Case?s songs are full of claws, wolves, tornadoes, birds of prey and the occasional gust of wind. But her voice is the real force of nature.
New York Times |
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