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Spencer Bohren with the Iguanas, Rotary Downs and more music for July 30 to Aug. 5 Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 12:11PMFRIDAY, JULY 30: Folk and blues guitarist Spencer Bohren primarily works alone. But during a rare summer at home, he has shared stages with assorted members of local Tex-Mex/R&B/roots rock band the Iguanas. Tonight at Carrollton Station, Bohren takes the...
Announcements Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 7:25AMFriday, July 30th, 2010 20:03:00 H2O gets into party mood
H2O gets into party mood Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 7:22AMWHAT: Get ready for H2O's hot, raunchy, lively up-beat performance that would get everyone in the party mood. This groovy line-up of six is fronted by a sizzling beauty Dina, hunky Ijam and backed by four amazing musicians.
Fun, free things to do Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 4:34AMKeep the sharp objects at home during Balloon-a-palooza, 2 p.m., Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Road, Norwood. You’ll hear balloon stories, play balloon games and relay races, make balloon animals and more.
Hot picks: John Mayer , Lords of Acid, Lubriphonic Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 3:55PMOther best bets in the region include a free performance by the indie rock band Yo La Tengo at 7:30 p.m Sunday at Hartwood Acres.
Soulful Roots Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 2:20PMJason Isbell, with his band The 400 Unit — and also as an integral part of The Drive-By Truckers — crafted a illustrious canon of rich, poignant songs, teetering somewhere between rock, country and soul.
Sparklehorse | CHARTattack Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 2:07PMTypically when two quiet bands tour together, the experience can be somewhat of a snoozefest. While that certainly could've been the case with Sparklehorse and Jesse Sykes & The Sweet Hereafter, after the final encore it was safe to say it was anything but.
Aretha, Rice Set To Make Sweet Music Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 2:09PMThe former U.S. secretary of state Condoleezza Rice and the Queen of Soul herself, Aretha Franklin, take the stage Tuesday evening in a rare duet to raise money for music education.
Album review: RPA & The United Nations Of Sound - United Nations Of Sound Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 6:32PMRPA & The United Nations Of Sound: United Nations Of Sound *** Parlophone, £11.99
Tonight In Rock: Villagers, Midnight Juggernauts, Mississippi Man, Summer Darling Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 2:24PMConor J. O'Brien will be performing solo tonight at Bardot | Picture via Villagers' Myspace Our Pick : Gram Rabbit, Ferraby Lionheart, Villagers (solo) @ Bardot (RSVP Only) Tonight Aussie electro pop trio Midnight Juggernauts will be headlining the Echo , ringing in their sophomore studio-album—2010's The Crystal Axis . Local folk-infused indie rock outfit Mississippi Man are poised to conclude ...
Latest Xfm Sessions Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 2:08PMWe filmed our biggest session yet. Watch the session tracks and interview now.
The Chelsea Renaissance: A Literary Legacy Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 11:15AMThe transformation of Chelsea over the past two centuries tells the story, in miniature, of Manhattan itself. It’s a story of glory days and dark times, of heights and struggles — as a neighborhood passes in and out of fashion, only to emerge as one of the hippest areas in town.
GENERAL MUSIC INDUSTRY: In + out Records Announces Exclusive U.S. National Distribution Through the Allegro Media ... Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 9:01AMIN + OUT RECORDS, one of Europe's most enterprising and acclaimed independent jazz labels, with a reputation as a producer of recordings of the highest musical and technical quality established through its twenty plus years of releasing cutting edge music created by both American and European artists. The objective of the label, which was founded by Frank Kleinschmidt in Freiburg, Germany in ...
Music and Politics Mix for Classical Evening Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 7:08PMThe Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin and Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice are set to perform at the Mann Center. ArethaFranklin - CondoleezzaRice - United States Secretary of State - United States - Politics
Review: HullabaLOU, day 2 Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 7:41AM4:34 p.m.: A solo trip to the second day of HullabaLOU begins in the infield with Philly-born Musiq
Live Review: Lilith Fair in Toronto Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 6:33AMHail Mary, full of grace!
Franz Schreker’s Opera ‘Der Ferne Klang’ at Bard Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 9:38PMOperas by the Austrian composer Franz Schreker have taken nearly a century to get a hearing in North America, and now his greatest hit, “Der Ferne Klang,” is coming to Bard College.
‘Altar Boyz’ in Bellport Spoofs Sin and Boy Bands Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 8:14PMMany of the songs in this musical about a soul-saving Christian male group address real Roman Catholic issues.
Local acts serve up everything from jazz to rock Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 5:42PMAFTER a long hard day at work, there are few things better than kicking up your heels, relaxing with a long, cold drink and enjoying the sweet sounds of music, especially if it happens to be played live.
RADIO/PODCAST: Swing! / Episode 2 - "Birth of the Big Bands" Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 4:02PMSoulandjazz.com Presents: Swing! Episode 2--Birth of the Big Bands Hosted and Produced by J. Scott Fugate, "The Jazz Evangelist" As always, the show is free, absolutely legal, fun for the whole family, and available for listening right now, right here. Welcome back to another episode of Swing! This month we explore the birth of the big bands . . . or, rather, take a very quick overview of this ...
MasterChef's Adam pulls a fast one Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 1:29AMMichelle Griffin recaps last night's episode of MasterChef. MasterChef opens with the four remaining contestants sitting at one end of an enormous table, eyeing each other warily like the final victims in that Agatha Christie story with the incredibly offensive name.
MasterSook Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 10:07PMMichelle Griffin recaps last night's episode of MasterChef.
Indie Music Watch Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 9:59PMMenomena, The Gaslight Anthem and Miniature Tigers -- among others.
Beefs and Bouquets July 22 Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 5:42PMA huge healing bouquet to Dr. Francine Grace, osteopathic physician, for resolving the chronic lower back pain I suffered from for 10 years. a Heartfelt thanks to my niece, Patricia, family and many friends, including the Beban Pool group. The celebration of my 90th birthday was wonderful.
Sly dog Adam pulls a fast one Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 5:24PMMatt and Maggie reenact Twilight, Jimmy invents 'soap' flavour..
Review: Brentwood Playhouse's new 'Guys and Dolls' a sure bet at the box office Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 5:13PMConsidering the substantial costs and mammoth volunteer efforts, directors of the new Brentwood Playhouse were likely betting that luck would be a lady for them on opening night.
MasterChef recap: Sly dog Adam pulls a fast one Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 4:53PMMatt and Maggie reenact a scene from Twilight and Jimmy invents a new flavour: soap.
Vote for Your Favorite Detroit Church Choir to Perform Live at Joe Louis Arena Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 4:25PMDetroit - Starting July 18, music fans can cast their votes for their favorite church choir from the Detroit-area to advance to the 2010 regional competition for Verizon’s How Sweet the Sound™.
A Taste of the Caribbean, 4.5 stars Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 3:23PMPaula Smith and her mother Cecily Fontanelle offer an authentic taste of the Caribbean at their simply furnished but cheery restaurant , where jerk, oxtail, curried goat and roti are available every day.
Neil Young's new songs reviewed Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 12:33PMRust never sleeps -- and neither does Neil Young's muse, it seems.
Jon Miller's passion takes him to Hall of Fame Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 3:13PMThere's a very old soul in the Giants' broadcast booth, a wise and convivial man from some other time. He fancies himself aboard an ocean liner, crossing the stormy Atlantic in the dead of winter, or talking baseball with characters from an old black-and-... Baseball - Jon Miller - Ocean liner - Atlantic Ocean - Hall of fame
Verizon's How Sweet the Sound Tour is Coming to a City Near You Beginning Sept. 9 Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 8:30AMVerizon's How Sweet the Soundâ¢ is bigger than ever in 2010 with the expansion to three new cities, including Charlotte, N.C.; Jacksonville, Fla.; and Cleveland. Â The national gospel choir competition gives church choirs across the country a chance to win the title of "The Best Church Choir in America" and up to $50,000 in cash and prizes. Â CeCe Winans, gospel industry legend and winner of ...
Danger Mouse and Sparklehorse - Dark Night Of The Soul Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 4:24AMDark Night of the Soul is a record with much backstory. To recap: following a legal dispute last year with EMI, the 'record' was released as a 100-page book with a blank CD labelled 'Use it as you will'. The music had leaked by that point, so that's pretty much an endorsement...
Diversity, music flow at Green River Festival Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 3:09AMGREENFIELD - Three stages of music, local food and crafts and a headlining band named after a pastry. To say the very least, this year's edition of the Green River Festival had a little something for everybody.
Album reviews: Pop | Jazz | Folk | Classical Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 7:34PMRPA & THE UNITED NATIONS OF SOUND United Nations Of Sound** EMI6278482, £12.99
Northern Exposure: Danny Michel, 'Who's Gonna Miss You?' -- Free MP3 Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 5:11PMFiled under: Exclusive , Northern Exposure , Canada Northern Exposure is Spinner Canada's weekly look at the best in new Canadian music. Check back for exclusive downloads of homegrown tracks from new discoveries and old favourites. Danny Michel is the consummate DIY troubadour -- sometimes it seems like the veteran Ontario singer-songwriter barely stops to breathe, given his tireless touring ...
Scorpions play Mahalia Jackson Theater and other events today in New Orleans Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 1:11AMEvents not to miss in and around New Orleans.
Happening Today Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 12:03AMMONDAY, JULY 19
MAKING A MIX: With Phil Rosenthal (video) Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 1:46AM- Who: Phil Rosenthal, a Guilford-based singer/songwriter. Over the years, many of you probably have heard of the Grammy-nominated Phil as either the lead singer/guitarist in the very popular bluegrass act The Seldom Scene or as a member of The Sommers Rosenthal Family, an act that includes his wife (Beth Sommers) and children (Naomi Sommers, Daniel Rosenthal). Rosenthal also runs the label ...
Asheville-area Club Scene Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 11:33PMAcoustic Coffeehouse: Adam Clifford, $8, Children of Spy, 10 p.m. 415 W. Walnut St., Johnson City, Tenn., 423-434-9872. Back Room: Ten Toe Turbo, 9 p.m., 702 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock. 697-6828.
Sounds Outside brings jazz to the people — free and outdoors Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 9:50PMSounds Outside happens July 17 and Aug. 14, free in Cal Anderson Park on Capitol Hill. Artists include Wayne Horvitz, Father Figures, Kahil El'Zabar and Hamiet Bluiett and more.
Review: Chamber-fest concert nourished body, mind and soul Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 9:49PMEvery musician dove deep into the concert that kicked off the second week of the Seattle Chamber Music Society's 29th Summer Festival.
The 15 Best WiiWare Games Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 5:58PMFrom reinventions of classic video games like Tetris Party to episodic titles like Strong Bad's Cool Game For Attractive People series, we compile a comprehensive list of the 15 greatest WiiWare games.
The Chelsea Renaissance: A Literary Legacy Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 4:14PMThe transformation of Chelsea over the past two centuries tells the story, in miniature, of Manhattan itself. It’s a story of glory days and dark times, of heights and struggles — as a neighborhood passes in and out of fashion, only to emerge as one of the hippest areas in town.
Sound Check: Broad spectrum of artists take stage at Concert of Colors ' Detroit All Star Revue Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 1:06PMNotes from the music beat ...
Chattanooga's Live Music Scene - Big Events Coming! Aquapalooza, Riverfront Nights, Nightfall, And More Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 12:35PMSome really big events dominate the music landscape for Chattanooga this week, so let’s talk about them a bit! Today’s big announcement on Riverfront Nights starts things off for us.
One family, many cultures Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 3:39AMBaguio City—It is lovely this time of the year in the City of Pines, Luzon’s “Summer Capital”. I am here with my two daughters, ages 18 and 12, and my two sisters, whose ages I will not disclose for fear of reprisal.
The Creaking Tree String Quartet's dance sounds Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 11:18PMToronto's quartet rocks the church at its Jazz Fest show. by Holly Gordon Toronto's The Creaking Tree String Quartet is going to haul you out of St. Paul's church pews and get your feet dancing at its Jazz Fest show this Friday. With threads of roots, jazz, bluegrass and flash inspiration weaving through their music, the quartet---with members Andrew Collins, Brad Keller, Brian Kobayakawa and ...
One night only Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 8:26PMExhumed from the archives of the Australian Film Television and Radio School, the vintage concert film of Perth hometown heroes the Triffids performing on stage at Paddington Town Hall, Sydney, is one of the most eagerly anticipated offerings of the Revelation Perth International Film Festival.
"She Sounds Like Jewel" Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 3:55PMThat's because it was Jewel at a Santa Monica karaoke bar. Karaoke - Jewel - Music - Funny Or Die - Shopping