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Band Spotlight #19: The Stone Foxes Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 2:06PMToday is officially ONE WEEK (insert Barenaked Ladies quip here) until the Best of the East Bay Party! August 6 is creeping like a jungle cat, and Jack London Square is the wounded gazelle. So, with just a couple band spotlights to go I bring you this entry on The Stone Foxes. I had a chance to see these boys play a couple weeks ago in SF, and they are just great. A terrific contemporary blues ...
Music Review: Rob Stone - Back Around Here Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 11:50AMA throwback record... Music - Arts - Collecting - Rob Stone - United States
Jimmy Church Band to perform in Russellville Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 11:33AMFresh from an appearance at last weekend’s Hullabalou, in Louisville, the Jimmy Church Band will perform Saturday July 31, at the Russellville National Guard Armory from 8 p.m. to midnight. This h...
Gories Hold 'Practice' at Sold-Out New Jersey Club Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 9:56AMFiled under: Concerts and Tours , News Steve Shaw The first time around, the Gories lasted seven years, three albums and about a half-dozen singles. The way they see it, that's enough rehearsal for one lifetime. Last summer, the Detroit garage rockers prefaced their first tour in 16 years with exactly zero full-band practices, and Thursday night at Maxwell's in Hoboken, N.J., where they played ...
Blues’ Music On Roots Stage Saturday Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 9:27AMA trio of blues musicians will be featured during the third Roots Music Concert Series program of the summer, set for Saturday night from 6-10 p.m. at Pioneer Museum.
Michael Grimm moves up in “America’s Got Talent” competition Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 9:24AMSinger Michael Grimm’s grandmother, Laura Butters, says Michael has moved into the semi-finals in competition on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” hit television show.
Crossing the divide Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 9:20AMMusic bridges two cultures, writes Liza Power.
Limon Returns To AOTG Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 9:11AMAcoustic on the Green’s next performer is certainly what is known as a “triple-threat” in the industry—guitarist, singer, actor and performer extraordinaire Robbie Limon returns to the Town Green stage Saturday evening.
Do It! — Niagara's nightlife listings Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 8:58AMANGEL INN: Red Line, July 29; Big Dave Combo, July 30-31; Honest Frankie, Aug. 1. Regent Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake, 905-468-3411. ART'S RESTAURANT: Karaoke with B & E, Saturdays, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. 45 Geneva St., 905-684-4372.[...]
FESTIVAL/CRUISE: Folk, Funk, and a Firestorm - Manchester Jazz Festival Day Two Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 8:46PMMagic Hat Ensemble, Glazz, Tony Woods Project, Huw Jacob, Liane Carroll Trio. Festival Pavilion, Albert Square, Manchester. Saturday 24th July 2010What can you say about the Magic Hat Ensemble? Always good. Always fast. Always lots of tempo changes. It's straight ahead boppy stuff, if a little twist...
Thursday on the Town Green Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 6:00PMBLUES ON THE GREEN — If your neighborhood was extra quiet last Thursday night, chances were all your neighbors were down on Windsor’s Town Green listening to Tommy Castro. This Thursday’s performers will bethe popular rhythm and soul group, Pride & Joy. The Green activities begin at 5 p.m. and the music starts at 6 p.m. For this week, the Town of Windsor had to cancel the children’s and family ...
Worcester's Ecotarium hosts open-air concert Friday night Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 5:16PM Worcester's Ecotarium hosts Mohegan Sun All-Stars Friday for an evening of music in the great outdoors.
PERFORMANCE/TOUR: Sergio Mendes Comes to the Hollywood Bowl Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 5:01PMSERGIO MENDES COMES TO THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL | MORCHEEBA OPENS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, JULY 30 AND 31, 2010, AT 8:30 PM July 30 Media Sponsors: Hollywood and Highland Center, Univision/TeleFutura July 31 Media Sponsor: Univision/TeleFutura Brazilian pop maestro Sergio Mendes comes to the Hollywood Bowl for two nights, Friday and Saturday, July 30 and 31, at 8:30 p.m. Opening for and complementing ...
Living It up For Lori Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 4:33PMLori Stuart is a local singer who is now fighting for a more normal life after a stroke. Clubs around teh area are holding a beneifit for Lori Thursday Night.
Lowering crime a community goal Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 2:56PMConcord and Clayton are joining more than 12,000 cities across the nation Tuesday, Aug. 3, for National Night Out 2010.
Transcript Digest Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 2:56PMDiablo View Rotary Club of Walnut Creek hosts Rotary Day, July 31, at Waterworld California, 1950 Waterworld Parkway, Concord. VIP access to Luau Cove, raffles, auctions, live music, hot dog eating contest, learn about Rotary, its members.
Concert Roundup: John Mayer, Green Day, Willie Nelson, others Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 1:39PMJohn Mayer has shows coming up in Camden and Holmdel.He's only 32, but John Mayer has already established himself as many things: a occasional pop hitmaker, a brutally honest and sometimes controversial interview subject, a dater of celebrities, a phenomenal...
Best of the Bay 2010 Editors Picks: Arts and Nightlife Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 1:30PMDiehard club kids always call their favorite club "church" — there's something sacred and comforting about returning to a certain dance floor regularly to commune with your friends and the music. But what if your favorite club really is a church?
Preview: DJ Hero 2 Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 11:40AMIn a small hotel room in midtown Manhattan this month, I spent just over an hour with Activision's noticeably slimmed down holiday rhythm/music game lineup. Though we'll have to hold our impressions of Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock until later this month, I can tell you all about my time spent with DJ Hero 2 . First and foremost -- and this might sound nuts to open with -- the design and layout ...
Killer or Filler? Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 11:10AMOur critics give you the lowdown on some local notable discs. Acoustic guitar virtuoso Darrin Kobetich has traveled quite a few miles –– both figuratively and literally –– since he first mixed folk and bluegrass with his metal back in the early aughts as a member of Amillion Pounds.
David Ralston offers Saturday sneak peek of new CD Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 8:44AMSinger-songwriter David Ralston will lift the wraps on his new CD, Conjugal Carnival Revival, in a special pre-release show Saturday at Wago Family Land in Okinawa City.
Stephanie Soul to headline Saturday beer garden concert Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 8:30AMAmerican rhythm & blues singer Stephanie Soul, winner of a FOX Japan contest at Ginowan Seaside Park earlier this month, takes to the stage at Carnival Park Mihama Beer Garden Saturday evening. The beer garden is located on the second floor outdoor wooden deck of the Carnival Building.
WEST COUNTY THIS WEEK Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 8:54PMCrafts for children — 2-4 p.m. July 29. Children age 5 and older may create a variety of water-themed crafts. Albany Library, 1249 Marin Ave. Free. 510-526-3720, ext. 16.
EVENT: Tommy Chong live on Guam in August Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 7:26PMTommy Chong, Grammy-award winner and comedian, and the other half of the successful comedic duo Cheech & Chong, is coming to Guam and will perform at four shows at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Aug. 27 and 28 at the Hyatt Regency Guam.
IN PHOTOS: Mission's Fabulous Folkfest Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 7:04PMAn endlessly energetic dancer for Kenyan ensemble Kenge Kenge moves to the rhythm Saturday evening at the 2010 Mission Folk Music Festival.
Mount Baker Rhythm & Blues Festival this weekend Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 6:36PMDEMING - The 15th Annual Mount Baker Rhythm & Blues Festival will be Friday, July 30, to Sunday
Heart transplant recipient's visitation, funeral to be held in Victoria family patyi Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 6:24PMThe Victoria family whose son's heart was transplanted into a local chef has honored the recipient's wishes to be buried in Victoria.
‘Metuchen Rocks!’ Thursday nights Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 2:19PMThe Metuchen Cultural Arts Commission, in association with the Metuchen Recreation Commission, will present its annual outdoor summer concert series — “Metuchen Rocks!” — every Thursday night in August at 7:30 p.m., plus an endof the-summer dance party and fireworks display on Sunday, Sept. 5. read more
Robert Plant and Band of Joy to Perform at Bayfront Park Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 1:50PMThere may be no better image to represent the spirit of rock 'n' roll than Robert Plant, flailing away full-throttle at the helm of Led Zeppelin. With his tousled blond locks, bare chest, and wailing, upper-register vocals, Plant was the quintessential frontman of the quintessential hard rock ban...
Santana and Steve Winwood Team Up at Cruzan Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 1:49PMDespite their geographical disparity, Carlos Santana and Steve Winwood hold quite a bit in common. When Santana gained fame in San Francisco during the Summer of Love and Winwood built his reputation in the beat clubs of Birmingham, England, both men pursued a similar muse in the blues. Santana's...
Interview: Kay B. - R&B Singer/Songwriter Does It "Better Than Before" Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 1:18PMBritish-Ghanaian singer-songwriter Kay B. follows the success of "Cheater's Dilemma" and "Call Cupid" with a dancefloor-ready album. Singer-songwriter - United States - Rhythm and blues - Music - Arts and Entertainment
What's Up: July 27, 2010 Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 11:08AMA look at what's happening in Calhoun County.
Sheryl Crow finds new groove as Memphis belle Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 10:28AMAfter a two-decade career, Crow has the credibility and star power to record an album in any genre she wants. 100 Miles From Memphis is an ode to her formative memories of music.
Today in History, Today is Today is Today is Tuesday, July 27. , 2010 Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 9:34AMToday is Tuesday, July 27, the 208th day of 2010. There are 157 days left in the year. On July 27, 1960, Vice President Richard M. Nixon was nominated for president on the first ballot at the Republican national convention in Chicago.
Joe Krown Trio to perform July 28 in Dewey Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 7:50AMThe Joe Krown Trio will be in concert at 9:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 28, at the Cove in Dewey Beach. The Joe Krown Organ Trio represents a great collaboration of three of New Orleans’ greatest players and represents a new generation of Hammond B-3 driven funk bands.
Itâs Margaritaville time in Florham Park Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 11:07AMFLORHAM PARK – All right, Parrot Heads, grab that lost shaker of salt and head out to hear Parrot Beach turn the borough into tropical Key West on Sunday.
Heartless Bastards ready to rock Milwaukee Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 9:23AMThe Heartless Bastards at their core play a fiery mix of rock and roll that's gotten comparisons to some of the greats. The group stops in Milwaukee Monday night.
8th Street, MAS FiNA among Battle of the Bands winners Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 7:05AMThe big stage beckons for The Blade’s Battle of the Bands winners. In the third year for the event, five bands or acts have been selected among 79 entrants as the best of the best in their category. They’ll have a chance to open for George Thorogood, Phil Vassar or Peter Frampton at the Aug. 12-15 Yark Northwest Ohio Rib-Off presented by The Blade. And the winners are: 8th Street, a duo out of ...
Canadian star Joel’s Essex roots Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 3:10AMJOEL Plaskett has fond childhood memories of sitting down with his Essex-raised dad Bill, learning the basics of guitar. Now, he’s one of Canada’s biggest indie folk-rock singer songwriters.
Weekly Planner Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 2:21AMKalevi Kiviniemi will perform at the Organ Festival.
HullabaLOU review: Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes [Music] Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 2:03AMSouthside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes was the first act to take the main, HullabaLOU stage Friday at the HullabaLOU music festival at Churchill Downs. And despite the list of famous artists that will come after them this weekend, they proved to be a tough act to follow. read more
South Crow News area calendar Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 1:27AMLoretto Music in the Park JULY 24 - "The Jars," a rhythm and blues group from Delano, will be featured performers from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, July 24, at Loretto's Music in the Park, sponsored by the Loretto Lions. Concert goers are invited to bring their own food for a picnic prior to the concert at 6 p.m. Soft drinks and ice cream will be provided. The Lions will have hot grills for cooking.
Delano area calendar Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 1:19AMDelano Farmers Market NOW TO OCT. - The Delano Farmers Market, located on the corner of Highway 12 and County Line Road in the Flippin' Bills' parking lot, is open from 2 to 6 p.m., Wednesdays from May through October. The Farmers' Market is local farmers selling fresh, locally grown produce and other products, including breads, fruits, jams, honey, maple syrup, eggs, beef products, Kettle Korn ...
Wedding Singer, Worn Again show and more in New Orleans Saturday, July 24, 2010 Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 1:11AMEvents taking place in and around New Orleans.
Go&Do Saturday Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 11:19PMTOday Country The Stickers, 9:30 p.m., Vegas Nights Show Lounge, East Liverpool Motor Lodge,
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.
In Brief Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 7:08AMIn Brief
Scene Calendar: 07-22 Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 6:38AMExcept where indicated, all area codes are 419. ROCK AND ALTERNATIVE A.J's Doolittle: 8525 Secor Rd., Lambertville; 734-856-3838; Classified: Fri.; Nick and Ian: Wed. Bier Stube: 5333 Monroe St.; 841-7999; Phonic Phreaks: Sun. Bitter End: Meinke Marina, 1086 Anchor Point Rd., Curtice, O.; 836-8610; Bobby May and Dry Bones Revival: Fri. Casa Barron Mexican Restaurant: 209 Louisiana Ave ...
Music Review: Various Artists - This Is The Blues (Volumes 3 & 4) Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 6:32AMIts nice to see these largely forgotten guys from bands like Humble Pie and Uriah Heep have still got it after all these years. Music - Arts - Uriah Heep - Compilation album - Bands and Artists
Bars, concerts, comedy, attractions and misc. listings Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 4:46AMBARSSARASOTABACALAO SPORTS GRILL BAR: Karaoke, 6:30 p.m. Thurs. / Hip-hop, 10 p.m. Thurs. /