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Ben Stein 1, Yoko Ono 0 in "Expelled" copyright spat
An effort by John Lennon's heirs to force the removal of a 15-second clip of his song "Imagine" from the intelligent design movie Expelled hit a snag today. A federal judge ruled that the clip was likely to be fair use. Read More...
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Dancing Micro-Robots Waltz on a Pin's Head
coondoggie writes to mention that Duke University researchers have created micro-robots and made them dance to their tune. With dimensions measured in microns, these tiny bots were made to waltz to the music of Strauss on the head of a pin just one millimeter across. "In another sequence, the devices pivot in a precise fashion whenever their boom-like steering arms are drawn down to the surface ...
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Music Review: The Rolling Stones - Their Satanic Majesties Request
The Rolling Stones: Chapter 9. The Beatles had Sgt. Peppers, The Beach Boys had Pet Sounds, Bob Dylan had Blonde On Blonde and The Rolling Stones had Their Satanic Majesties Request. While critics praised The Beatles, The Beach Boys, and Dylan, they were not so kind to The Rolling Stones. Their Satanic Majesties Request is like no other Rolling Stones album. It was not rhythm...
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Wyldwood House Concert Series Opens
House concerts offer a relaxed and intimate way to experience music and learn about an artist and their music. The sun is slowly setting, families are settling into blankets and lawn chairs. Musicians are setting up speakers on the back deck of a low ranch home of Texas limestone. About 60 people have gathered tonight for Suzanna Choffel, joined by Eldridge Goins on drums. The fourth show in ...
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New Music: Vetiver: "Blue Driver" (Michael Hurley cover) [MP3/Stream]
I have no idea why the cops would be after Vetiver on this cover of Michael Hurley 's "Blue Driver", from their upcoming covers album Thing of the Past . It's not like the band is actually speeding or driving recklessly. Expired plates? Broken taillight? A marijuana leaf on the mudflaps?
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Interview: The Gutter Twins "Yeah, I mean, we're friends. We don't sit around and count the days until the apocalypse, ...
Greg Dulli and Mark Lanegan are two of the most intimidating dudes in rock'n'roll, their lengthy discographies littered with bad drugs, bad women, and the violence (physical, emotional, and spiritual) that surrounds these bad situations.
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ABC Radio Networks Launches Fame Games in Search for the Next Music Superstars - Show Will Allow Local Market Artists ...
ABC Radio Networks announced today it has partnered with Mere Music International to bring Fame Games -- the popular Web-based competition for new music artists -- to U.S. and international radio syndication.
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THS bands light up Chicago
The Talawanda High School Concert Band, Jazz Band, Orchestra and Choir performed at the Dixie Classic Music Festival in Chicago on April 26. The Jazz Band earned a Superior rating, which is the highest rating attainable. The concert band, choir and orchestra achieved Excellent ratings.
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Summer concerts start with blues Thursday
The Sonny Moorman Group will kick off the Oxford Summer Music Festival series for 2008 with a concert Thursday, June 5. The free weekly concerts offer a variety of music styles starting at 7:30 p.m. each Thursday through August in the John W. Altman Performance Pavilion in the Uptown parks.
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Kanye West eclipsed by other acts at Summer Jam
At yesterday's Summer Jam concert at Giants Stadium, Kanye West anointed himself the "No. 1 (expletive) artist in the world right now." The funny thing is, it wasn't even clear that he was the No. 1 artist at Giants Stadium.
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If you go to CMA Music Fest
All shows on the Greased Lightning Riverfront Daytime Stages and the Vault Concert Stage at LP Field require a festival pass or single-day ticket. All other events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
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'VH1 Rock Honors: The Who' Tickets Go on Sale Sunday, June 8 with Proceeds to Benefit the Efforts of Multiple Charities
Third Annual Event, Featuring Live Performances by The Who and Tribute Bands Pearl Jam, Foo Fighters and The Flaming Lips, Will Premiere Thursday, July 17 at 9:00pm* from the Pauley Pavilion in Los An...
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Holly Celebrates 6th Annual Bluegrass Festival
The town of Holly might not seem like a natural place to host a bluegrass festival, but it is the home for what is billed as the only free bluegrass festival in Colorado and surrounding states.
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Celebrating Harry -- and kind heartsMusic, memories and fun draw crowds to fundraising festival
Music, food and laughter filled a birthday celebration Saturday as friends, family members and strangers helped the Harry Stout Foundation raise funds in memory of the honored Harry.
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Feasibility Study To Be Done On Capitol Music Hall
A feasibility study will be conducted to see how the city of Wheeling could best operate the historic Capitol Music Hall if plans to purchase the theater go through.
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Brian Mislansky fundraiser Wednesday
A fundraiser for Brian Mislansky, who was injured last month in an explosion at Good Times, will be Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. at Carter Park. Bring a $25 donation to enjoy giveaways, live music, games and food. The giveaway will be held at 6:30 p.m.
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Theatre group looking for local talent
Oshkosh Academy for the Performing Arts is on the lookout for onstage talent this summer. The local group announced today it will host auditions for an all-community production of classic musical Annie, to be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. June 14 and 15 inside Valley Christian High School, 3450 Vinland Road. The show has spots open for actors age 6 to adults, including principle roles of Annie, ...
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Rock Pioneer Bo Diddley Dies at 79
One of the fathers of rock 'n' roll, Bo Diddley was born Ellas Bates in Mississippi and grew up in Chicago, where he played guitar on street corners before being discovered by Chess Records. Diddley leaves behind a sound that helped build a musical movement.
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R&B legend Bo Diddley dead at 79
MIAMI -- Pioneering rhythm and blues guitarist and songwriter Bo Diddley died Monday after having battled for months with problems with his heart, his agent told US media. He was 79.
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Rock 'n roll legend Bo Diddley dies
Rock 'n' roll pioneer Bo Diddley, who banged out hit songs powered by the relentless "Bo Diddley beat", has died at the age of 79.
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The Charlottesville AllStars Come Back Around
When Richard Green started the Charlottesville AllStars in the 1970s, the name probably seemed tongue-in-cheek– he was young and… well, green. What’s more, he was just starting to figure out how to navigate the blues-based roots music the AllStars would eventually become known for. “Like a lot of people that age,” he says, “I came to that music through a circuitous route, first hearing ...
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UMKC says goodbye to its newest grads
During May, UMKC sent a new group of graduates on to the next stages of their lives. On Friday, May 9, UMKC held graduation ceremonies for the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) and the Henry W. Bloch School of Business and Public Administration. On Saturday May 10, ceremonies were held for the School of Biological Sciences, Conservatory of Music and Dance, School of Computing and ...
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Foxboro Hot Tubs are far from green
Foxboro Hot Tubs' "Stop, Drop, and Roll!" is a lot like guzzling a bottle of sno-cone syrup. It tastes great at first, but its excess will give you a stomach ache. It is universally known by now that Foxboro Hot Tubs is merely Green Day in the guise of a '60s garage-rock band, with leanings toward British Invasion staples.
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Cicadas set to emerge locally
You might hear something strange outside during the next several weeks. It’s an eerie, monotone sound that could fit as background music in a horror movie. But there is no reason to be alarmed because the source is an insect that has waited 17 years to sing, mate and die.
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Wylliams/Henry dancers premieres challenging new works
Wylliams/Henry Contemporary Dance Theatre presented its spring concert May 15 and 16 at White Recital Hall in the UMKC Performing Arts Center, which featured a premiere of a recent work by a new choreographer, "City" by Jennifer Muller. The concert also included revivals of several other high-powered works in the company's repertoire, such as "Trains" choreographed by co-founder, Mary Pat Henry, ...
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