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Monday Nov 30 | Canada.com

Of modesty and music

Randy Newman could talk to you for a half-hour about the Academy. But he won't. Photograph by: Kevin Winter, Getty Images, Canwest News Service People are telling Randy Newman he may well have composed the best film score of his career for Disney's new animated musical, The Princess and the Frog.

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Related Topix: Randy Newman, Pop/Rock, The Princess and the Frog, Louisiana, New Orleans, Jazz, Blues, Sport Movies, Animation Movies, Comedy Movies, Family, Cars

Sat Nov 28, 2009

Boing Boing

Dr. John's weird New Orleans psych music

Years ago, I got turned on to the psychedelic New Orleans "voodoo" vibe of Dr. John . His 1968 debut Gris-Gris is a fantastically weird amalgam of R&B, dark psych rock, and NOLA culture.

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Related Topix: Blues, New Orleans, Jazz, Offbeat

Thu Nov 26, 2009

Telegraph Herald

Almanac

Today is Saturday, Nov. 21, the 325th day of 2009. There are 40 days left in the year.

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Related Topix: North Carolina, Entertainment, Drama, Television, World News, Pakistan, Blues, Tennessee Government, Tennessee

Tue Nov 24, 2009

Aiken Standard

Doctors advise how to hamper holiday gloom

Do the winter blues have you down? It may be more serious than you think. You could be suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder .

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Related Topix: Blues, Aiken, SC, Depression, Health

Sun Nov 22, 2009

The Signal

.com's Daybreak: Nov. 22, 2009

Hello, Santa Clarita Valley! Welcome to The-Signal.com's Daybreak, your point of entry for the day, and a quick journey through the past, present and future.

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Related Topix: Bulgaria, World News, Los Angeles Metro, Blues

Sat Nov 21, 2009

Belleville News

Celebrity birthdays

Actress Goldie Hawn is 64. Actor Joseph Campanella is 82. Country singer Jean Shepard is 76.

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Related Topix: Horror Movies, Ben, Joseph Campanella, Blues, Juliet Mills, Folk, Livingston Taylor, The Horse Whisperer, Drama Movies

Fri Nov 06, 2009

Miami New Times

Top Ten Thursdays: The Top Ten Guitarists Right Now

John -- performs Friday at the Knight Concert Hall at the Arsht Center . A huge influence on Eric Clapton and countless others, Guy continues to elate audience members with his guitar heroics at the grand age of 72.

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Related Topix: Best of 2007, Blues, Black Entertainment, Buddy Guy, Eric Clapton, 9

Thu Oct 29, 2009

Times-Picayune

Dr. John's N.O. Musicians Clinic fundraiser and more music for Thurs., Oct. 29

The House of Blues hosts a fundraiser for the New Orleans Musicians Clinic with Dr.

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Related Topix: Blues, New Orleans Metro, New Orleans, LA, Irma Thomas, Music, Entertainment

Fri Oct 23, 2009

Art Voice

BOO!Tiful Music

Artvoice's 2009 Halloween music playlist doesn't hand you the obvious 1980s cliches of Ray Parker Jr.'s "Theme From Ghostbusters" or current hot new zombie Michael Jackson's "Thriller." Instead, here's a selection from well below the rest of the shallow graves that's guaranteed to set the mood at your haunted house, make a scowling jack-o-lantern ...

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Related Topix: Life, Halloween, Holidays, Black Entertainment, Pop/Rock, Michael Jackson, The Misfits, Punk, Danzig, Blues, Screamin' Jay Hawkins

Wed Oct 21, 2009

Associated Content

Chronic Diaper Rash on Your Baby? You're Not Alone

From one desperate mother to another, I would like to share my story with you on chronic diaper rash.

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Related Topix: Blues

Mon Oct 19, 2009

MetaFilter

a oeI thought I was on a kind of playdate, right? Then Killian starts...

Never Mind the Pity: How Killian Mansfield's Dying Dream Turned into the Making of a Miraculous Album.

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Related Topix: Blues, The Band, Pop/Rock, The B-52'S, 9

Thu Oct 15, 2009

The Daily Advertiser

Times Picks: Oct. 15-21

Known for his six string prowess and slide guitar playing, Sonny Landreth's soulful musicianship has led him to perform with some of the most noted musicians in the country including Eric Clapton, Bonnie Raitt, Jimmy Buffet and Dr.

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Related Topix: Blues, Sonny Landreth, New Orleans Metro, New Orleans, LA

Mon Oct 12, 2009

Music-News.com

New Orleans Blues Legend Dr John Announces First Shows at Ronnie Scott's Since 1996

American singer, pianist and guitarist Dr John is a staple of the New Orleans music scene, and has announced he will be bringing his swinging blend of soul, funk, jazz, boogie-woogie, R&B, rock n' roll and blues to London's Ronnie Scott's for two nights at the end of the month.

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Related Topix: Blues, New Orleans, Jazz

Thu Sep 24, 2009

Kamloops This Week

TRU House of Blues

"One of the Hottest Bluesmen on the Scene", John Lee Sanders performs with his band at the Clocktower Theatre on Thursday at the Thompson Rivers University.

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Related Topix: New Orleans, LA, John Lee Hooker, Blues, Freddie King

Sat Sep 19, 2009

The Huffington Post

Michael Bialas: Now Hear This (Interview): Time To Celebrate Imelda May Day

Touring America for the first time, Irish rockabilly/blues singer Imelda May sounds like a giddy schoolgirl.

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Related Topix: US Travel, Travel, New Orleans, LA, Blues, Bijou Phillips, Life, St. Patrick's Day, Holidays

Thu Sep 17, 2009

TheDay.Com - Rick Koster Column

Gulf-Coast virtuoso

The name of Marcia Ball's latest studio CD - "Peace, Love & Barbecue" - is not only one of the better album titles in Gulf Coast music history, it also sums up the attitudinal greatness of Miz Ball in general.

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Related Topix: Blues, Westerly, RI

Fri Sep 11, 2009

KINK-FM Portland

Dr. John

John and the Lower 911 at the Roseland Theater on Friday, September 11, 2009. Contest ends 8/24 at 8:00 a.m. TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Tickets available through all TicketsWest Locations-Safeway, Music Millennium To charge by phone please call 503.224.8499 or order online at www.ticketswest.com Dr.

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Related Topix: Blues, Oregon

Mon Sep 07, 2009

Ventura County Star

No-growth soundtrack

They hope to work with some of their New Orleans pals, like Dr. John. Charles Neville decided to quit the drums and become a sax player after he saw Louis Jordan perform.

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Related Topix: Blues, Ventura Metro, Ventura, CA, Keb' Mo', Los Angeles Metro

Sat Sep 05, 2009

Huliq.com

Napa Valley Opera Hosts Mardi Gras Mambo

Napa Valley Opera House will present Mardi Gras Mambo - Dr. John & The Lower 911 with Aaron Neville & The Neville Brothers.

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Related Topix: Blues, The Neville Brothers, Pop/Rock

Fri Sep 04, 2009

The Day

In Conversation with Papa Mali

Louisiana blues/spirit-man plays Sunday at Rhythm & Roots. Be there! Published on 9/3/2009 Interactive Profile Rick Koster has covered music, books and dining for The Day , and is a regular columnist.

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Related Topix: Pop/Rock, Tears for Fears, Blues, John Campbell, Shreveport, LA

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