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Faded Paper Figures Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 12:22PMFaded Paper Figures
Music Box: Cool down with hot shows around the area this weekend • Entertainment (www.HometownAnnapolis ... Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 12:11PMJust like the weather, the music is hot this week.
After Dark: Enjoy sounds of local star Dave Tieff at Park Place • Entertainment (www.HometownAnnapolis ... Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 12:11PMIt's the last weekend of July and summer seems to be flying by.
SOS Fundraising Gets Creative Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 11:57AMThe Save Our Schools (SOS) Campaign has neared the $900,000 fundraising mark this week by collaborating with local businesses to entice the community to support Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District. More fundraisers in the coming week all across Santa Monica and Malibu will incorporate live music and celebrities, such as the iconic Dick Van ...
Capture summer fun under the sea Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 11:42AMKodak's new PlaySport waterproof video camera works in up to 10 feet of water and lets you record in full 1080p high-definition video or capture 5 megapixel, 16:9 widescreen still pictures. You can easily load the results onto social Web sites such as YouTube, Twitter and Facebook.
Spector returns to music with wife's CD Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 11:38AMThe love story of Phil and Rachelle Spector is among the strangest in show business. She divides her time between prison visits and promoting her new album, for which he is listed as the producer.
Punch Brothers: Hints of bluegrass but so much more on tap for Cain Park concert Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 11:29AMThis acoustic quintet fronted by former Nickel Creek mandolinist Chris Thile and featuring bassist Paul Kowert, guitarist Chris Eldridge, banjoist Noam Pikelny and fiddler Gabe Witcher performs Friday night at Cain Park's Evans Amphiteater.
Meat Loaf to rock Abbotsford Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 11:19AMSitting in a U.S. hotel room, American rock legend Meat Loaf checks the phone. He has no idea what city he’s in. “Where am I? Oh, Waterford, Connecticut – yah, there’s a great rehearsal facility in Waterford. We are going to do a full rehearsal with the bright lights and huge sound and then we get to shoot off things and blow stuff up.”
Imprisoned Phil Spector produces wife's CD Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 11:03AMIn the often weird world of show business marriages, the love story of Phil and Rachelle Spector is among the strangest.
Country duo Brooks & Dunn call it quits after two decades, 11 albums with 'The Last Rodeo' tour Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 12:38AMAt the CMT Music Awards last month, Kix Brooks accepted the Group Video of the Year trophy for Brooks & Dunn ’s hit “Indian Summer” — alone.
Composer proud of score for RAGBRAI documentary Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 12:31AMJohn von Seggern returned to his musical roots in Nebraska to create the score for “A Million Spokes,” a documentary about RAGBRAI, an annual seven-day bike ride across Iowa.
GISH grad responsible for movie's musical score Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 12:28AMJohn von Seggern returned to his musical roots in Grand Island and Nebraska to create the score for "A Million Spokes," a documentary about RAGBRAI, an annual seven-day bike ride across the state of Iowa.
Orphan Bloom blends cultural influences on new album Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 12:14AMIn 2005, Saigopal Nelaturi came to Madison from Bangalore, India, to earn a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering. Since arriving here, he's pursued another interest, too -- his passion for rock. "When I was a kid I had lessons in classical Indian percussion," says Nelaturi, 28. "Then I discovered rock 'n' roll, or Western music as we call it back home, and I really got into it."
Temple records songs from Chai services Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 11:05PMTemple Beth Tikvah has become is releasing a new CD containing 10 songs from its popular Friday Night Chai services.
Online concert series launch Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 10:12PMWithin hours of most any concert, shaky and distorted footage of the show can be found online from front row or the balcony.
Jackson Wetherbee Band on the brink Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 5:22PMA South Shore kid with real southern roots, Jackson was born in Athens, Georgia but grew up in Kingston and Duxbury. Jackson said he’d been singing “his whole life” but it was the influence of bands like Dispatch, and artists like Jason Mraz and Jack Johnson that led him to teach himself the guitar and delve into song writing while a student at Duxbury High School.
Sharon families flock to summer sounds Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 5:01PMRebecca Abramson of Sharon says that the Sharon Lakeside Summer Concert Series is a good way to enjoy some family summer fun.
Arcade Fire, John Legend to stream concerts live Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 4:43PMNEW YORK (AP) -- Within hours of most any concert, shaky and distorted footage of the show can be found online from front row or the balcony.
A jewel in Lake County Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 4:21PMThe bijou Lake Eustis Museum of Art (200B E. Orange Ave., 352-483-2900) always manages to find interesting collections and artists to show in its downtown Eustis galleries. Today, 6-9 p.m., you can attend the opening reception for "Natural Reclamation: Byron Walker." The artist, who creates sculptures that you will recognize as art and nature, will give a brief talk about his methods, creative ...
Some artists now stream their concerts live on YouTube Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 4:14PM"Unstaged," a new online concert series, is being launched by American Express on YouTube and Vevo.
Red Rose Jazz: A singer's celebration; the saxophonists' year Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 4:02PMCoCo and Co.'s singer, Marion "CoCo" Coleman, will celebrate her birthday in style this year with a video shoot at the band's July 31 performance at Rosa Rosa Ristorante Italiano, 398 Harrisburg Ave., from 9:30 p.m. to midnight. Helping her celebrate will be friends and fellow musicians, inc...
Portrait of a beatmaker Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 3:28PMAbout to drop his first solo album, Doomtree DJ/producer Paper Tiger explains how hip-hop's background maestros operate.
The Big Gigs: Our critics' music picks Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 3:28PMNatalie Merchant, Gaslight Anthem
Top entertainment picks for July 22-Aug. 1 Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 3:27PMGrab your chaps, hop on your Harley and cruise over to the eighth annual Kristi's Big Night Out "Hog Wild!" for a little rumbling in the Rockies on Friday. It will be biker (and nonbiker) heaven with free beer (while it lasts), live music by After the Fire and food from 16 area restaurants.
SINGER LANG LIVELY ON 'LIVE' ALBUM Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 3:20PMLong before Jonny Lang chose to release a 2008 performance from the Ryman Theatre, home of the Grand Ol' Opry, as his first live CD, he had developed a soft spot for the Nashville venue.
Mclennan getting ready to release CD Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 12:29PMMelodies on the fiddle invoke a sense of heritage and pride when played in Manitoba, even among younger generations. Kelsey McLennan, 19, has been playing the fiddle for the better part of her life. "The first time I would have played," she said, "would have been at my grandpa's birthday.[...]
In the Arts: Orchestras Embrace Texts for Programming and Marketing Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 12:23PMOrchestras in Atlanta, Detroit, Los Angeles, New York, and other cities have tried out audience texting since the subject was discussed at a 2008 meeting of marketers and public-relations executives from the League of American Orchestras.
VIDEO: Relatives, police search for answers in unsolved slaying Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 12:15PMRichard Loury never saw his assailant coming.
Mclennan getting ready to release CD Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 12:04PMMelodies on the fiddle invoke a sense of heritage and pride when played in Manitoba, even among younger generations. Kelsey McLennan, 19, has been playing the fiddle for the better part of her life.
Mike Posner schools us on 'Cooler Than Me' Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 11:42AMBy Simon Vozick-Levinson Simon Vozick-Levinson chats with recent college graduate who's moved easily into his new job: Hitmaker
Jerry Garcia biopic in works: Cast it! Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 11:42AMBy Simon Vozick-Levinson Variety reports that a feature film about the late Grateful Dead leader is starting to take form; who should play the leader of the band?
Sound Check: Romantics' Palmer has 'magical' time in Starr's band Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 11:37AMNotes from the music beat ...
Wisdom Keepers Offer Comfort & Healing to Grieving Families Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 11:37AMWhen loss and death touch us personally, we're often not prepared for the feelings of despair, frustration, anger or sadness that can surface. Â For anyone facing serious illness or end-of-life issuesâtheirs, or someone they care forâa beautiful and compassionate 2 CD and GiftBook set, Graceful Passages: A Companion for Living and Dying, blends inspiring music and spoken wisdom from some of the ...
Music Review: Robin George & The Byron Band (re-mastered) - Crying Diamonds / Dangerous Music Live '85, On The Rocks Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 8:13AMIn the UK there is a Parliamentary tradition that sees MPs having to “declare an interest” if there is a possible conflict of interest. Today I bring this fine old convention into the realms of Classic Eurorock.
What's Happening in northern Hunterdon Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 8:02AMWayback Whensday Family Night at the Hunterdon County Library , 6:30 p.m., library in the Route 12 County Complex in Raritan Township, travel back to the 1950s, DJ, twist dance contest, play “Name the Tune,” scavenger hunt, refreshments. Free but reservations are necessary. Call (908) 788-1434.
Deer tracking techniques help catch Y-Buy-New robber Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 8:01AMBlood trail from Fassett Street to South Main nabs man who took Xbox games and country music CD's. But he doesn't have a Xbox and hates country music
SC study group gives sales tax increase initial OK Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 7:46AM(AP:COLUMBIA, S.C.) South Carolina consumers would pay sales taxes again on groceries and start paying taxes on Internet music downloads, prescription drugs, electricity, water and a range of other items under a proposal that won initial approval Tuesday by a tax overhaul panel.
Finn's to host Tizer Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 7:38AMBy DAVID YONKE BLADE STAFF WRITER Tizer, the Los Angeles-based band led by keyboardist Lao Tizer with former Toledoan Jeff Kollman on guitar, shifts gears more often than a race car driver as it zips through jazz, world, rock, and pop music. In an interview last week, Lao Tizer said the label that seems to describe his band the most accurately is "world fusion." At the same time, the lineup of ...
Contest: CD Giveaway - Leah Renee, "iBF (Imaginary Boyfriend)" EP Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 7:35AMThe multi-talented Leah Renee has been in show business most of her life, starring in the CW series Runaway with Donnie Wahlberg (as Leah Cudmore), as the voice of Beaver in adventures of the animated turtle Franklin , and landing various modeling gigs.
Beach Boys Reunion- Joe Perry Pretty Banged Up- Kyuss Reunion? Beer More Likely- Soil On Hold- Bush Plan Album ... Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 7:24AMToday's roundup of quick music news stories
Chattanooga's Live Music Scene - Wesley Crider Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 7:20AMHere’s an easy one – I am writing about Wesley Crider this week. Wesley, the 2004 International Thumb Picking Champion, is one of the finest guitarists I have ever seen, and I would just about bet he is one of the finest you have ever or never seen, as well.
Rhino Celebrates THE BEST OF GERALD LEVERT Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 12:00PMAfter notching hits and four platinum records in the 1980s with the R&B trio Levert, GrammyÂ®-winning singer Gerald Levert went solo in 1991, topping the R&B charts with his first album, Private Line.
Older Iowan Idol at State Fair Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 11:47AMThe Iowa Family Caregiver Program is looking for contestants to participate in the Older Iowan Idol singing competition at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines on Aug. 18. This round of entertainment is part of the special programming offered during the Older Iowan Day at the fair.
Orchestras Seek BFFs Via Cellphone Texts Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 11:41AMOrchestras are trying to connect with new audiences by soliciting text messages.
PERFORMANCE/TOUR: Tatsuya Nakatani Quartet on 7/23 at Outpost 186 Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 11:34AMWorld renowned master percussionist Tatsuya Nakatani, bassist Carl Testa (from Anthony Braxton's 12+1tet) and Boston's own avant-jazz co-conspirators Kevin Frenette (guitar) and James Rohr (fender rhodes) present an evening of improvised music centering on exceptionally intricate interplay, texture and timbre...
Hall and Oates: John Oates says duo’s legacy alive and well Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 11:32AMAs the No. 1 selling duo in music history, it’s hard to believe Hall and Oates, who perform Saturday at the Riverside Casino & Golf Resort, were the underdogs in the industry. But the Hall and Oates legacy is very much alive and well in today’s music industry.
The tragicomic ballad of WITT-FM Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 11:28AMThe story of 6,000-watt radio station WITT-FM and its founder Jim Walsh, one of makeshift studios (with a permanent one on way), unfettered freeform and a slow accumulation of volunteers and local shows. by Marc D. Allan To do Jim Walsh's story justice, we should set it to music. Let's make it a ballad, performed by a singer with a low, plaintive voice, acoustic guitar, and harmonica. And we'll ...
Newsweek: New REM remaster is too shiny, happy Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 10:57AMThe remastering makes all of "Fables of the Reconstruction"'s constituent parts clearer—like Michael Stipe’s vocals, which come across with surprising distinctness—but at the expense of that doomy atmosphere. Michael Stipe - Literature - Tales - Folklore - Fables
Chimaira Come Alive Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 6:59AMChimaira have unleashed their brand new CD/DVD box set, Coming Alive
Donald Glover, Renaissance man of comedy and rap Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 6:28AMYou may know him from YouTube, you may know him from 'Community,' but he hopes you'll begin to know him from hip-hop too. As an artist named Childish Gambino. His album 'Culdesac' hits the Internet. Donald Glover had things to do.