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Lodi musicians to celebrate accordionist's life Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:41AMWhen one of the nation's most well-known jazz accordionists neared his 90th birthday, his friends planned a concert in Lodi to honor him.
Reporter's Notebook: Students collect supplies for Haiti Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:37AMOn Friday, the lobby of St. Joseph School in Mechanicsburg was filled with an excess of school supplies. The walls were lined with boxes overflowing with rulers, crayons, binders, filler paper and paint.
Slash - Slash Denies Jackson Track Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:24AMSlash has denied he played on Michael Jackson's 'Black or White' and has branded the song "gay".The former Guns 'N' Roses guitarist worked with the late 'King of...
Night Life Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:02AMDANCING DeSarge Danceworld: Arg Tango at 7:10 p.m. Sundays. Technique at 7:10 p.m., Ballroom at 8 p.m. Mondays. Salsa at 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Free Beginner Ballroom class at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Swing at 8 p.m. Thursdays. Hustle at 7:10 p.m., open dance session 8 to 9:30 p.m. Fridays. Classes are $12; open dance is $5. At 632 Amersale Dr., Suite 104, Naperville. Call 630-355-1188 or visit ...
‘Godspell’ plays at St. Bernadette Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:58AMUPPER DARBY —- As area Christians to prepare for Easter during this Lenten season, a local theatre group is getting a jump start on the celebration of Jesus’ life, death and Resurrection.
‘Shutter Island’ soundtrack casts eerie spell Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:58AMCHRIS WALKER /MCTRobbie Robertson supervised the soundtrack for Martin Scorsese's "Shutter Island."Shutter Island: Music from the Motion Picture Various artists (Rhino) The Martin Scorsese thriller “Shutter Island” comes with a thrilling soundtrack. Instead of commissioning an original score, Scorsese turned...
Why poetry and pop are not such strange bedfellows Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:32AMWhat is it about Yeats that is so attractive to rock stars, and why does Auden have the crowd moshing at the Forum? Graeme Thomson meets the musicians turning poetry into pop One day in 2005, Mike Scott decamped to his music room armed only with a long-cherished dream and a copy of WB Yeats's greatest hits, a brick-like anthology of the late poet's collected works. For a fortnight, the leader of ...
The Magnetic Fields is getting 'Real' Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:30AMIf you like you pop music with smarts and your doses of reality harsh, then the Magnetic Fields' latest, "Realism" is the record for you.
For Scottish band, this is Promised land Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:25AMAt one point during a show last month in a small, beer-soaked Nashville dive, Adam Thompson buried the microphone in his chest and sang over it, directly into the audience. He didn't need it anymore. It had become a relic from minutes earlier, when bands once used microphones.
The Chieftains and other Irish bands perform for St. Patrick's Day Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:13AMThe Chieftains and other Irish bands will be rocking on Saint Patrick's Day and beyond. We've got a list of bands, dates and venues here.
The Top 10 Dumbest Ke$ha Lyrics Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:18PMSigh… Although there are plenty of music artists out there reinventing the wheel with their talent we can’t really say Ke$ha supports this theory. With a sorority anthem for the hit, “TiK ToK,” she became one of the record breaking artists in regards to digital sales and also managed to stay on top of the [...]
First Friday Roundup Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:05PM2010 RFP, various artists
'American Idol's' Haeley Vaughn loves Miley Cyrus -- was that her downfall? Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:15PMHaeley Vaughn repeatedly said during "American Idol" that she wanted to be pop-country. So why did she do Miley Cyrus' "The Climb?"Because she loves Miley. "Miley Cyrus is one of my ... oh my gosh, I love her ... My favorite show is 'Hannah Montana' just because I love Miley Cyrus so much. That's a really big inspiration for me," says Haeley in her post-"American Idol" elimination interview ...
Haeley Vaughn: 'Being on Disney would be awesome' Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:55PMEven as reporters grilled her Friday about how it felt to get voted off American Idol, Haeley Vaughn came across as a nice kid with her head on straight. "More experience and more time working on my vocals would be good," she said.
A New Global Sound: Synth, Soul and Sample Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:53PM“Whatcha Say” is one of several great songs on Jason Derülo’s sugary self-titled debut album, which was released this week.
The Trippy ’60s in a Guggenheim Time Machine Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:53PMOn Thursday Animal Collective and Mr. Perez took over the Guggenheim Museum, from floor to ceiling, with an event called “Transverse Temporal Gyrus” that was virtually song-free.
'Idol' finalist John Park: 'Simon's not that mean of a guy' Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:38PMShania Twain may have been a fan, but when it came down to the votes, America agreed with American Idol's judges and sent John Park back to his college a cappella group. USA TODAY caught up with Park, 21, in a conference call the day after his elimination.
Music Review: Buzzcocks - A Different Kind Of Tension (Special Edition) Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:37PMThe final entry of Mute's great Buzzcocks reissue series.
'American Idol' Castoff Haeley Vaughn Says Miley Cyrus Is An 'Icon' Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:37PM"American Idol" castoff Haeley Vaughn said Miley Cyrus is an "icon." "I'm a really big fan of Disney and Disney Channel, so hopefully there's something there that I can work on," she said.
'Buffy' star James Marsters talks 'Twilight,' reprising Spike Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:00PMJames Marsters, who played the bleached blond vampire Spike on Joss Whedon's "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and its spinoff "Angel," approves of the new breed of vampires that have taken over pop culture, especially the ones in Stephenie Meyer's "Twilight" novels."I like them man. They got my niece to read," Marsters says on a conference call to promote his guest starring role on "Caprica." "She ...
Saturday, March 6 Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 5:49PMIf Cymbals Eat Guitars ’ classic-minded indie rock flatters established tastes and Freelance Whales ’ homespun twee oozes Jason Reitman-like quirk, Brooklyn’s Bear in Heaven is this hype-heavy bill’s sonic wildcard.
Ivanka Trump fetes jewelry line at luxe NYC party Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 5:33PMNew York--Ivanka Trump officially launched her eponymous jewelry line in style Monday night with a party that drew fashion and jewelry industry members alike to a Manhattan penthouse to get a glimpse of the designs, which the company is making available to select retail jewelers worldwide.
Baritone goes sky-high to get rid of heights fear Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 5:27PMStar baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky is fearless when reaching for musical heights. But the Russian singer says he's always been scared of physical heights - even on stage sets.
Vocal coach valued by the talented, profane, slightly insane Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 5:25PMOn a recent Sunday afternoon, at an hour of the day when most nightclubs are shuttered and silent, Joe’s Pub was the setting for an amazing alternative cabaret show. The sun was blazing outside; but inside, it may as well have been one o’clock in the morning.
Lady Gaga, Cyndi Lauper on anti-AIDS mission Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 5:18PMLady Gaga has paid tribute to pop icon Cyndi Lauper as they join forces to raise HIV and AIDS awareness among women.
Rammstein rocks into town Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:57PMTALLINN - If you are a music devotee and a great fan of German rock group “Rammstein,” then you have the perfect opportunity to be present at one of their greatest concerts, which will take place on Feb. 24, at Saku Arena in Tallinn.
BritBeat's Beginnings Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:51PMGlenbrook South graduates Christopher Getsla and Danny Leavitt are packing their bags and going on a cruise. The men are Paul and George in the Chicago-based band, BritBeat.
Rep review: 'Xanadu' serves up silly fun Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:50PMThe unabashedly hokey, girl-meets-boy plotline is about a struggling young sidewalk artist in Venice, Calif., who yearns to open a roller disco, and who is visited by a blond muse with roller skates and feathered hair from ancient Greece.
American pop-sensation Akon in Bollywood's "Ra.One" Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 9:14PMNevada, Feb 27: American singer-songwriter Akon is reportedly appearing in Bollywood big-budget action film "Ra.One", starring megastar Shahrukh Khan.
Making Mischief Along With the Melodies Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 9:09PMAssessing new releases by Paul Motian, Freeway and Xiu Xiu.
Cadence Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 8:56PMLocal pop rockers, Cadence, just released their debut EP, "The Distance," on Feb. 19 and are on their way to finding their niche in the Chippewa Valley scene. Guitarist Derek Hageness is currently in his fourth year here at the University of Wisconsin-Stout and is optimistic about the bands future.
Alaska artist Ray Troll's prehistoric panoramas share center stage at Seattle exhibit Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 7:46PMRay Troll has something going on right now that happens to very few Alaska artists -- a big show at a big museum in a big city in the Lower 48.
Randy Houser, Love & Theft Lead New Faces Lineup Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 7:39PMIf you want an update on where country music’s been and where it’s going, you only need to put two events from the past week into perspective: Tuesday’s announcement of the 2010 Country Music Hall of Fame inductees and Friday’s New Faces Show at Nashville’s Country Radio Seminar. Don Williams, the most recent hitmaker among the four Hall of Fame additions, was often noted for a quiet stage show ...
'60s pop star Tommy James big hit at Clinton book signing Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 7:32PMIn 1969, there were fewer pop music hits bigger than ""Crimson and Clover.'' The song, with its unmistakable vibrating sound as it heads toward its finish, continued a string of successes for the band Tommy James and The Shondells.
Kenny Rogers to perform at Heartland Events Center Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:23PMCountry music legend Kenny Rogers will perform in concert at 8 p.m. April 30 at the Heartland Events Center.
How We Met: John Barrowman & Jodie Prenger Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:16PMJohn Barrowman, 42, is best known for his role as Captain Jack in the 'Doctor Who' spin-off 'Torchwood'. He is also a singer and stage actor, appearing in 'La Cage aux Folles' and as a judge on the BBC talent show 'I'd Do Anything' in 2008. He lives in London with his partner, Scott.
Mika, Academy, Birmingham Girls, Audio, Brighton Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:09PMMika Penniman is, on the face of it, a difficult man to warm to. The snazzy-suited, cane-twirling dandy who strutted to the top of the charts in 2007 with "Grace Kelly" didn't turn out to be the all-round entertainer (a thinner, camper Robbie Williams, say) we expected.
Album arrivals show up fashionably late Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 3:09PMA country legend's latest posthumous release, a pair of British albums finally hitting these shoes, an indie-rock oldster with a new spring in his step, and a musical revamp of a classic kids' story. it's all about late arrivals this week.[...]
A SIMPLE POP SONG Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 2:58PM........Ahhh! The simple Pop Song. In our search for "the next big thing", or the "most obscure blues side", or the most "unfairly overlooked band/genius"....we, or at least I, often forget the myriad pleasures of the "The Simple Pop Song". They've been around forever, songs from artists great or small that are nothing more than, and not a bit less than, good songs. Not earth-shattering high art ...
3 Idiots shines at Filmfare Awards Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 2:12PM3 Idiots made a clean sweep at the 55th Idea Filmfare awards by winning most of the popular choice awards, followed by Firaaq, Dev D and Paa...
Filmfare Awards ’09: The Big night begins Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 1:57PMThe most awaited award ceremony of Bollywood, the 55th Idea Filmfare Awards, has begun with Karan Johar, Shah Rukh Khan and Saif Ali Khan hosting the event.
Mariachi's hometown, Guadalajara, echoes with joyful music, heritage Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 1:55PMJUNE NAYLOR/Special to DMN Mariachis wear clothing similar to that of the charro, or cowboy, with silver or other shiny concho studs.To grasp mariachi music's place in the cultural pantheon of Mexico (pop and traditional) requires a trip to Guadalajara, its birthplace, to embrace the sound in its original setting. About 35 mariachi groups will be playing across the city on any given weekend.
A.D. adds to the addendum Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 1:45PMAnno Domini (A.D.) is a musical outfit like no other where every band member shines in both playing and singing their heart out! “Everyone’s a star in this band because there’s ample opportunity for every member to do vocals and play instruments.
Workman hits road with food Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 1:45PMThere's some thing not quite kosher about Hawksley Workman's new albums. The eclectic Canadian eccentric is dishing up two separate CDs again this year: The rocking discMeat,available in stores now, and the electro-pop digital releaseMilk,being served one slice at a time online.[...]
Tiger singing a new tune Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 11:12AMTiger Woods may not know it, but he is singing a new tune.
• Two North Rowan students join forces to record album Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 11:40PMBy Shavonne Potts spotts@salisburypost.com In late 2008, Tommie Estes was acting in a Piedmont Players Theatre production and Darius Rucker was singing with his high school chorus. Pursuingseparate dreams, they didn't know each other. Fast forw ...
Veteran troubadour John Hiatt's 'The Open Road' reveals an expert craftsman at work: Digital Dose Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 11:40PMAlso: Reviews of Johnny Cash's "American VI: Ain't No Grave" and Jason Derulo's self-titled debut.
Folk Trio Sons of the Never Wrong to perform live Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 11:13PMSCOTCH PLAINS — Sons of the Never Wrong, a folk trio from Chicago known for their “turbo-charged folk music,” will perform at the Split Level Concerts at the JCC of Central NJ on Saturday, March 20. Doors will open at 8 p.m. and the concert will begin at 8:45 p.m.
'This Addiction,' by Alkaline Trio, feels too bland Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 11:11PMAlkaline Trio, "This Addiction" **1/2
Two Hours Traffic Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 10:43PM We are talkin Prince Edward effen Island here! (Prince Edward Island (PEI or P.E.I.; French: Île-du-Prince-Édouard, Scottish Gaelic: Eilean a' Phrionnsa) is a Canadian province consisting of an island of the same name, as well as other islands. The maritime province is the smallest in the nation in both land area and population (excluding the territories). The island has a few other names ...