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1 hr ago | Milwaukee Journal-Sentinal

Present Music ends season with delicious fun

Milwaukee's new-music ensemble mixed art installations, solo and ensemble performances of music by the likes of Elliott Carter and Ted Hearne in Turner Hall Ballroom Friday evening.

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Related Topix: Milwaukee, WI, Story, Entertainment

Fri May 24, 2013

Chronicle Live

North East roots music scene: Ears turn to Noakes

Times are tough and money is short so the prospect of rock giants Journey, Whitesnake and Thunder on one bill is enough to tempt open even the tightest of wallets She may have been crowned Miss Newcastle, but it was back to work for beauty Shannen Steinson hours after winning the accolade The recent announcement that a version of Lindisfarne will ... (more)

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Plymouth Evening Herald

Plymouth Herald published Volksfest revs up for Plympton with Alabama 3, The Levellers and...

Boasting five stages and more than 250 acts, Volksfest takes place at the magnificent tree-lined amphitheatre that is Newnham Park, on the outskirts of Plympton and runs from today until Sunday.

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Related Topix: The Levellers, Alabama 3, Country

Thu May 23, 2013

The Gazette

MeadowGrass Music Festival returns to Memorial Day with music, dance and sun

MEADOWGRASS MUSIC FESTIVAL When: Friday through Sunday Where: La Foret Conference and Retreat Center, 6145 Shoup Road Tickets: $40 single day, $75 full festival pass; 495-2743, meadowgrass.org Camping: All passes are sold out.

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Related Topix: Memorial Day, Life, Holidays, Black Forest, CO, Blitzen Trapper, Pop/Rock, The Beatles, RZA, Black Entertainment, Hip-Hop, Todd Snider

Illinois Entertainer

Rodriguez live

Sixto Rodriguez is a gifted storyteller. The socially-alert folk singer from the '70s broke down some of the mystery surrounding his enigmatic presence for Chicagoans in a personality-driven concert at the Arie Crown Theater on May 17 where he played some of his most beloved songs, cracked jokes in between, and shared small anecdotes throughout.

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Related Topix: Rodriguez, North Chicago, IL, Arts, Theater

UC San Diego

Sun God Festival Draws Sell-out Crowd

Students were drawn to RIMAC Field from all corners of the campus Friday, mesmerized by the pulsating music, eager to escape the pressures of exams and get lost in the moment with friends.

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Related Topix: God, UC San Diego, Rac, Electronic

Wed May 22, 2013

National radio of Ukraine

22-05-2013 16:06Another six Ukrainians evacuated from Syria - Foreign Ministry

The First Channel includes information and news narrating events in Ukraine and abroad; cycle programmes on political and social-economic subjects; literary and musical programmes, programmes for children and youth Information-musical youth channel deals with the most urgent problems of young people in Ukraine, in particular it helps to get ... (more)

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Related Topix: The Ukrainians, Lebanon Travel, Middle East Travel

Mon May 20, 2013

Examiner.com

Interview with Contemporary Christian Music/Pop Rock artist, Nathan Brumley

You may have heard of Nathan Brumley, he has several music releases; including a song on the hit television series, Grey's Anatomy.

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Related Topix: Nathan, Nashville, TN

Sun May 19, 2013

Examiner.com

Nothing is off limits in Stuart Davis' return home to Des Moines

Friday night was a homecoming, of sorts, for folk rock artist Stuart Davis . Though he grew up in Minnesota, Davis was born in Des Moines.

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Related Topix: Stuart Davis, Horror Movies, Thriller, Mystery Movies, Communion, Drama Movies, Biography Movies, Science Fiction Movies

Examiner.com

And the Summer Festivals Begin

This coming weekend, Schaumburg presents the Prairie Arts Festival. But wait, don't miss all the good stuff up until then.

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Related Topix: Sons of the Never Wrong, Chicago, IL, Folk, Patchouli, Evanston, IL

Sat May 18, 2013

Mi2n

Spirit Rockers The Powerful Hand Release Self-titled EP

Email: smccauley@mondotunes.com Website: http://www.mondotunes.com The spiritually minded rock titans from Missouri known as The Powerful Hand have released their capital new self-titled EP, 'The Powerful Hand.' The record is comprised of five original tracks for a total playing time of 42 minutes, which technically qualifies their debut release as ... (more)

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Related Topix: God

Fri May 17, 2013

BBC News

Lecturer from Levellers wins award

Alan Miles, aged 47 but "going on 18", played the mandolin on The Levellers' first album, Weapon is the Word.

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Burton Mail

Curtain opens on a summer of festivals

THE summer of festivals gets under way this weekend and the Midlands is once again the hub for all music lovers.

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Related Topix: Reverend and The Makers, The Levellers, Staffordshire County, England, World News, United Kingdom, The Christians, Pop/Rock

Star Tribune

Rodriguez is sweeter than sugar, man

He seemed frail when escorted onstage by two women Wednesday at the sold-out Fitzgerald Theater in St.

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Related Topix: Rodriguez, Wayne State University, Music, Entertainment

Thu May 16, 2013

ContactMusic.com

Randy Blythe Begs Concert Venue Bosses To Focus On Security At Gigs

Lamb Of God frontman Randy Blythe has called on concert venue bosses to step up stage security to prevent future accidents, three years after a fan died from injuries sustained at his show.

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Country Weekly

Nominees for 2013 Americana Honors & Awards Announced

Nominees for the 2013 Americana Music Association Honors & Awards were announced yesterday at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles.

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Related Topix: Nashville, TN, Billboard Music Awards, Music!, Richard Thompson

UnionLeader.com

Grammy-winning chart-toppers play Prescott Park concert lineup

Folk scene favorites Richard Thompson and Judy Collins will join modern-day string band Carolina Chocolate Drops and funk master Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue in the 2013 lineup at Prescott Park Arts Festival in Portsmouth.

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Related Topix: Carolina Chocolate Drops, Folk, Richard Thompson, Judy Collins, Trombone Shorty, Portsmouth, NH, Mary Chapin Carpenter

Wed May 15, 2013

City Pages

The best Twin Cities concerts: 5/15-5/21

Finally! The weather is starting to catch up with the time of year. Just in time for Northeast's annual celebration, Art-A-Whirl. Featuring creative works from all over Minneapolis, the 331 club will be hosting local favorites such as Gospel Gossip, Carroll, Prissy Clerks, Crimes and more.

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Related Topix: Blizzard, Pop/Rock, Shout Out Louds, Rodriguez, Searching for Sugar Man

BroadwayWorld.com

a May Sky Picture Presents What I'M Failing to Learn Workshop at 13th Street Rep, Now thru 6/15

A May Sky Picture has announced the workshop production of Schuyler Iona Press' WHAT I'M FAILING TO LEARN, choreography by Joel Hanna, music arranged by Jeb Patton, co-directed by Darren Press, written and directed by C. Fraser Press.

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Related Topix: Workshop, Canada, us Travel, Travel, Theater, Arts

Tue May 14, 2013

KFOXTV

Fountains at Farah on track for October debut

The much anticipated Fountains at Farah shopping town is about halfway done, but crews are working around the clock to make sure that they meet their October deadline.

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Related Topix: The Fountains