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Live music this weekend: Long live live music
Happy New Year to all music lovers in Hendersonville and the surrounding area! It will be almost two years since we had to find creative ways to hear the music of local artists. We zoomed in; attended concerts online; sitting outside, far apart, wearing masks; and, sometimes, just done without. Other times, we decided to …
Hugh Jackman and Baz Luhrmann want to reunite for musical, so do it, Hollywood
Hugh Jackman is one of great musical actors of our time, as evidenced by his multiple Tony Awards and Oscar nomination for his musical performance in Wretched. He also worked with Baz Luhrmann, the writer / director who relaunched cinematic musical with his 2001 film Red Mill! What I’ve always found ironic and humorous, however, …
Task Force urges Irvine to recognize museum to honor Orange County’s original inhabitants
Many ancestral artifacts from the original peoples of Orange County are hidden in a warehouse, waiting to see the light of day. Important cultural relics tell the story of the Juaneño Band of Mission Indians, whose sacred sites and traditional lands have been plundered, desecrated and devoured by development. But a cohort of community and …
Little River Band Tickets On Sale | Kpcnews
FORT WAYNE – Fall in love with the Little River Band’s timeless hits from the 1970s to the present day with a powerful musical performance by the Little River Band on January 23 at the Clyde Theater, 1808 Bluffton Road. Hotter than ever, Little River Band sells shows coast to coast, continuing its legacy as …
Skateboarding and soda cans make musical instruments for disadvantaged youth in Spain
Cristina Vazquez, a Roma teenager who grew up in a slum in Madrid, never imagined playing the violin. But today, she is the first violinist in an inventive orchestra bringing together about twenty other disadvantaged young people, who play with instruments made from recycled materials. Its violin is made from colorful soda cans, while a …
5 THINGS TO KNOW: What are the American traditions for ringing the New Year? | Local news
Histoire.com details some American traditions to celebrate the New Year. 1. Times Square in New York The world-famous celebration dates back to 1904, when the New York Times moved to what was then known as Longacre Square and convinced the city to rename the neighborhood in his honor. At the end of the year, the …
Matt Sorum recalls his meeting with Desmond Tutu on his “spiritual experience”
The world suffered great loss over the weekend when South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu passed away at the age of 90. The anti-apartheid lawyer and frequent voice for justice have impacted many people he has met over the years, including the former Guns N ‘Roses drummer. Matt Sorum who shared his memories of meeting Tutu …
Neil Young / Crazy Horse: Barn album review
Neil Young is standing on the porch, smoking weed, waiting for someone else to show up. This is the basic premise of “They Might Be Lost”, the strangest, looser song and therefore the epitome of barn, his latest album. (Young’s discography itself is odd and loose enough that contextualizing barn in the usual way seems …
How’s the Saints’ game plan when so many people have COVID-19? “It’s definitely like musical chairs” | Saints
It’s one thing after another for the New Orleans Saints this season. The displacement of Hurricane Ida. End-of-season injuries to wide receiver Michael Thomas, kicker Wil Lutz and quarterback Jameis Winston. The first COVID outbreak that sidelined nearly half of assistant coaches. The five-game losing streak. Lots of other injuries, like those to two starting …
The Narrows Center announces upcoming January concerts and gallery exhibit
FALL RIVER – The Narrows Center for the Arts has a busy start to the year with 11 event nights and a new gallery exhibit in January. With a mix of local favorites, critically acclaimed acts, and comedy legends, there’s something for everyone. NEXT CONCERTS Saturday January 1 – Funky White Honkies For over 40 …
Mike and Meredith Braun get married with music | News
Mike and Meredith Braun are a harmonious couple. Literally as well as figuratively. The husband and wife couple share a love of education and both work for the Pulaski County school system in different capacities. Mike is in the central office as the high school instructional supervisor, as well as the district arts coordinator, and …
New COVID cancellations from Broadway and beyond, including The Music Man, Flying Over Sunset, more
More shows have canceled performances, some until Christmas and beyond, as the number of groundbreaking COVID cases rises in New York City due to the Omicron variant. As with all shows facing similar challenges, reopening dates are subject to change as the business situation evolves and testing continues. Affected ticket holders will be reimbursed at …
Christmas Eve flights canceled, Times Square celebration curtailed amid Omicron
Mayor Bill de Blasio at a press conference last week in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. He announced Thursday that the Times Square celebration will continue, but with far fewer spectators.Credit…Dave Sanders for The New York Times New York City will reduce New Years Eve celebration to Times Square as the Omicron variant spreads, Mayor Bill de …
Holiday concert series kicks off Monday | Culture & Leisure
The Sheridan Arts Foundation Holiday 2021 Concert Series will continue with only a few minor changes. Instead of showing Warren Miller’s film “Winter Starts Now”, with co-sponsor Bootdoctors, the series kicks off with John Oates on Monday. The screening of “Winter Starts Now”, which was originally scheduled for Sunday, has been postponed until February 2022, …
Sukari Jones on Jordan Peele’s ‘Get Out’ Transition into a Musical (Exclusive)
Prime Video subscribers fell in love with Girls’ trip the new series from designer Tracy Oliver, Harlem. The show follows four friends in their 30s who lean on each other for support as they try to balance life, love and careers. The series is bursting with talent, with the lead roles belonging to Meagan Good, …
Barboursville pays tribute to the director of the school orchestra with a day that bears his name
A decade of state titles for the Cabell County group by: Spencer Adkins Posted: Dec 21 2021 / 22:13 EST / Update: Dec 21 2021 / 22:14 EST BARBOURSVILLE, WV (WOWK) – Tuesday, December 21, 2021 has been declared “Timothy James” day in the village of Barboursville by Mayor Chris Tatum. James is the principal …
Axl Rose and Tom Keifer pay tribute to late vocal coach Ron Anderson
Axl Rose, Tom Keifer and several other rock legends this week mourned the loss of famous vocal coach Ron Anderson, who died Sunday at the age of 75. Anderson, who describes himself as a “celebrity voice trainer,” has coached some of rock’s best-known singers, including Rose, Keifer, Chris Cornell, Myles Kennedy and Ozzy Osbourne. He …
Saint-Louis artists sought to return to the stage in 2021
Throughout 2021, artists and leaders of arts organizations based in Saint-Louis improvised their way past roadblocks created by the coronavirus pandemic. Shows moved outdoors. The masks came off briefly, then again. Proof of a COVID-19 vaccination has become as essential to entry as a ticket. Artists, performers and leaders of arts organizations continued to find …
No “Hamilton” before Christmas, as virus disrupts the performing arts
Concerns about the Omicron variant are also starting to weigh on future productions: the first North American production of Tom Stoppard’s acclaimed new play, “Leopoldstadt”, has been released. canceled entirely; he was due to start a seven-week race in Toronto on January 22. And in Ottawa, “Hamilton” postponed an expected duration of six months. Update …
Whitechapel is not concerned about the reaction to the style widening
Whitechapel’s Phil Bozeman was the final guest on Full Metal Jackie’s weekend radio show and discussed his band’s latest album, Close, who find the deathcore band expanding their sound even further, building on the foundations that were laid on their previous record, The valley. As concussive and overtly heavy as Close perhaps, it shows a …
Who is Johnny Costello? The Band Perry’s Kimberly Perry reveals she secretly married a partner six months ago
Kimberly Perry, a member of the musical group The Band Perry, recently revealed that she secretly married Johnny Costello almost six months ago. The musician took to Instagram to share the news with a beloved photo of the couple in front of a Christmas tree: “I wish everyone a very MARRIED Christmas… Today my love, …
Live updates: Omicron and Covid-19 news
Colorado Governor Jared Polis has said he will not impose a mask warrant.Credit…David Zalubowski / Associated press As Omicron cases began to increase in several US states, heads of state were calculating their approaches for a weary audience. Governor Larry Hogan of Maryland, whose state is facing a wave that has led him to expand …
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Impressive and intricate guitar lines
Steve Gunn’s albums, like the excellent other you, are misleading. They scan like sweet, catchy singer-songwriter fare, anchored in Gunn’s soft vocals and reverberating guitars and songs on calm mornings and restorative walks. But, as Gunn’s solo performance Friday night at Ardmore Music Hall revealed, his songs are built on impressive guitar lines and skillfully …
New book depicts the history of the Irish-American group with close ties to Limerick
“Oh my name is McNamara, I’m the frontman of the band,†the opening line of a famous song describing the jovial antics of an Irish American band at the turn of the 20th century in New York City. Now a new book written by Dr Derek Mulcahy and published by the Limerick Writers’ Center titled …
Brass Band of Columbus polishes performance in new LHHS music hall
On Tuesday evenings, a musical group composed mostly of adult musicians from central Ohio meet in the Licking Heights High School group room to practice together. The Brass Band of Columbus (BBC) is now using the high school’s new music education space. Previously, the group rehearsed at Dublin Jerome High School, where BBC principal Brian …
Ron Onesti: rock’n’roll paradise
If you believe in eternity, then life is just a one night stand. If there is a rock and roll heaven, well you know they have a hell of a band. These are lyrics from the classic song “Rock And Roll Heaven”. I was driving home from the Arcada a few nights ago and this …
Top 10 2021 – Review: Faster Than Sound: Top 10 musical 2021 – Music
I have struggled to focus on new music in 2021. Faced with constant re-evaluations of whether to go to events and festivals, orally venture into more misunderstanding and try to access my knowledge. feelings about it, it felt like a tall order. Instead, I read audiobooks and podcasts almost every waking moment to achieve a …
The strange experience of the theater on the possible eve of darkness | Theater
Until a few days ago, I had a diary stuffed with first nights. This week, it was non-stop theater every night: a final sprint for festive down-tooling. Wednesday night was supposed to be press night for Hex, Rufus Norris’ new musical about Sleeping Beauty at the National Theater. And then it wasn’t, because of Covid. …
Members of the Epilepsy Foundation community receive awards
American Epilepsy Society annual meeting presents awards to members of the Epilepsy Foundation community The American Epilepsy Society (AES) hosted participants in person and virtually for the annual meeting in Chicago from December 3-7, 2021. At the meeting, two prestigious awards were presented to members of the Epilepsy Foundation community . Dr. Elaine Wirrell, professor …
Tom Keifer, LA Guns and Faster Pussycat American Tour in 2022
Tom Keifer hits the road in 2022 with fellow ’80s hard rockers LA Guns and Faster Pussycat for what the singer calls the “Sonic Slam” tour. The US trek will begin June 1 in Liverpool, NY, and currently run through July 16 in Pickerington, Ohio, with more dates in the works. (Keifer will get his …
Give music as a gift
The Beatles: “Let It Be” Speaking of The Beatles, fans know that there are a ton of clips from the “Let It Be” sessions. Overall, the compilers of this five-CD set have chosen the crème de la crème of this unreleased music. The alternate takes often differ markedly from the song versions of “Let It …
“The Music Man” once had a disabled character. Then it was erased.
Today, audiences can see disabled comedians on stage more regularly thanks to the efforts of small theater companies such as The Apothetae, which produces works focused on the experience of disability; and Theater Breaking Through Barriers, an off Broadway organization that regularly recruits actors with disabilities. But on Broadway, which may elevate shows to mainstream …
Ice skating in Portland, Corpus Christi for vacation 2021
Southern Texans have the chance to take a spin on the ice this holiday season. The Portland Parks and Recreation Dept. brought a real ice rink to the Portland Community Center under the Joe Burke Pavilion as part of their Christmas 2021 celebration on the coast. In 2019 they offered a synthetic ice rink but …
Local artists have the best merch for holiday gifts
You want to offer local music. But maybe the people on your list don’t have CD players or go to shows or love maple syrup more than music. No problem. Here are all of the best, weirdest, and most awesome products from local (ish) artists. And yes, there is rock’n’roll maple syrup in this gift …
Undergrad creates a piece for jazz ensemble
Imagine composing a 6.5 minute jazz piece for 15 instruments, with a vibraphone. Now imagine doing this in your final year as a double major in Business and Music. Senior Binghamton’s “Kolymbithres†Julian Cubeiro premiered on November 18, performed by the Harpur Jazz Ensemble at the Anderson Center on campus. “The piece displays all the …
Northeast Side crossing guard uses music to communicate with students and parents
Every school morning at Steubing Ranch Elementary, parents drop off their children to the sound of congas, maracas and timpani echoing in the air. In front of the recently curved entrance, mothers and fathers waited on the sidewalk with their children to cross white tilted stripes painted on the gray tarmac. Nobody advanced. They waited …
Literary magazines organize poetry readings at local café
December 12, 2021 Updated December 12, 2021 at 3:26 p.m. Students bundled up in winter clothes crammed into the Fuel America café on Thursday night. Friends and Members of Boston College Student Literary Journals, The stylus and The laughing jellyfish, filled the kiosks in front of the café for a publication launch and poetry reading …
10 more music remakes to watch after West Side Story
Release December 10, 2021, West Side Story is the long-awaited remake of the beloved 1961 musical, which is itself an adaptation of the musical which dates back to 1957. There are also many other highly regarded musicals that have received the cinematic treatment on multiple occasions . RELATED: 10 Best Musicals of 2021, Ranked by …
The JSU group receives the Sudler trophy
Jacksonville State University’s famed Marching Southerners are the 2022 recipient of the Sudler Trophy presented by the John Phillip Sousa Foundation, according to a university press release. Since 1982, the Sudler Trophy has been presented every two years to a college fanfare and is considered the equivalent of the Heisman Trophy in football. According to …
All-season Monkee Michael Nesmith dies at 78
LOS ANGELES – Michael Nesmith, the singer-songwriter, songwriter, actor-director and entrepreneur who will probably be best remembered as the wool-hat member and guitarist of the made-for-TV rock band The Monkees, is died at 78. Nesmith, who had quadruple bypass surgery in 2018, died at home on Friday of natural causes, his family said in a …
How to find a group name
The journey of a member of a musical group usually challenges them to several stimulating tests throughout their life. However, coming up with a band name has to be one of the most difficult of them. You can’t just open the dictionary and name the group with the first word your vision encounters (however, that …
PPC, Musical Theater Club brings a slice of Broadway to campus
A man takes the stage as he sings on baritone in a performance of “If I Ever Were To Leave You”, the voice echoing off the walls of the hall and engulfing members of the audience. The Pitt Musical Theater Club and the Pitt Program Council (PPC) have collaborated to host the “Broadway Coffeehouse” in …
Joe Principe of Rise Against Names His Favorite Albums of 2021; The group announces its 2022 tour
Stand up against released their ninth album Generation nowhere (put it on limited image disc) and a live EP this year, and they are now slated to tour again in 2022 to support it. They just announced a new series of North American dates with Pennywise and To rot, including shows in Worcester, Cincinnati, Milwaukee, …
Alana Haim on ‘Licorice Pizza’, her first surprising film
Anderson said he knew Haim would be good but “I didn’t know she was going to be this Well. I worked with the same guys for about 20 years, and I kept looking at them to verify. Like, you have to slap me on my shoulder to make sure I see what I see. Don’t …
Live jazz, Caribbean rhythms, human flowers, frenzied Christmas balls to delight our alleys in the East this summer
Dinner in town this weekend? Want to rediscover the charm of the legendary eastern streets of the city center? Keep an eye out for a pop-up celebration of some of TÄmaki Makaurau’s live artists over the weekends this summer. After more than 100 days of reinventing what it means to activate public spaces in the …
“West Side Story” review: In Love and War, 1957 Could Be Tonight
The Jets and Sharks, a gang of white teenagers and their Puerto Rican antagonists, are not mirror images of each other. Openly arguing for control of a few rutted city blocks in the West of the Sixties, they collide like taxis speeding towards each other on a one-way street. The Sharks are the children of …
World War II veterans honored at American Airpower Museum in Farmingdale – CBS New York
FARMINGDALE, NY (CBSNew York) – This year marks the 80th anniversary of the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, which led to the United States entering World War II. Courageous veterans of this historic war were honored across the country on Tuesday, as well as in Farmingdale on Long Island, CBS2’s Jennifer McLogan reported. READ MORE: …
Listen to the playlist that influenced artist Bakpak Durden’s Playground exhibit in Detroit
in the groove is CultureShift’s award-winning series that talks with creatives from all walks of life about the music that most influenced them as a child. Through their works, Bakpak Durden wishes to invite people to their homes. The painter, whose work revolves around their lived experience shaped by race, gender, and mental and physical …
Mid Sussex Brass Band offers a festive concert
Brass Band Mid Sussex Admission is free and everyone is welcome to come and enjoy Christmas music and refreshments. Spokeswoman Isobel McFarlane said: “The band members are delighted to be back on stage after months of not being able to start their normal schedule of concerts, community events and private functions. “In addition to providing …
Annie Live’s bearded man! hardly had a beard
Photo: Virginia Sherwood / NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images Last week, the most unlikely genre of the past decade – the live-action television musical – made a comeback to air on NBC. Annie live! Of course, it was a night of escape for its young stars, including the wonderful Celina Smith, but the stealth …
Jazz Area ensemble placement auditions for spring 2022
Department of Music University of Arkansas Department of Music invites all students to participate in the Jazz Area ensemble placement auditions for the spring semester 2022! The jazz program offers a wide range of ensemble opportunities in the fields of jazz, world music and popular music. All instruments and majors are welcome to audition and …
Yonder Mountain String Band Reveals Upcoming Album, Releases New Single
Group of mountain ropes there is making its way into the new year. The Colorado bluegrass quintet, consisting of Dave Johnston, Allie Kral, Ben Kaufmann, Adam Aijala and Nick Piccininni, announced their upcoming album on Friday, December 3. The disc, titled Go outside, is scheduled for February 25 and is the first work done with …
Jim Morrison’s music is an everlasting reminder of a man possessed by talent, questions and the urge to seek answers-Entertainment News, Firstpost
In #TheMusicThatMadeUs, senior journalist Lakshmi Govindrajan Javeri talks about the impact musicians and their art have on our lives, how they are shaping the industry by rewriting its rules and how they make us the people we become: their greatest heritage. * Fifty years ago, The Doors released LA Woman in April 1971, a flagship …
The King Alfred Concert Band to give their annual Christmas concert tonight
The King Alfred Concert Band is scheduled to perform their annual Christmas concert tonight (Saturday December 4th). The festive evening of music will take place at St John’s Church, Highbridge at 7pm with tickets priced at £ 5 at the door and refreshments included. The group was founded in 1981 by Martyn Owen, who at …
Moonlight will present its very first holiday musical: “Miracle on 34th Street”
For the first time in its 40-year history, Vista’s Moonlight Stage Productions will produce a holiday musical, “Miracle on 34th Street: A Live Musical Radio Play”. Production opening tonight at Vista’s Avo Playhouse was originally slated for December 2020, but the pandemic has forced Moonlight to put that plan on hold. Because Oceanside playwright Lance …
Honoring Native American Heritage: Doug Rumbo of Mavs Proud of His Roots in the Choctaw Nation
Doug Rumbo: I’m the Dallas Mavericks Facility Administrator and my job is to make sure everyone in the office has a comfortable and safe working environment, which means maintaining the facility. Every day is different. Maintaining facilities means making sure everything is working properly, from plumbing to electrical issues and everything in between. If there …
Gear review: 30th anniversary of the Screadelica Fender Stratocaster
If you were listening to music in the 90s or just a fan of good dance music, you probably already know Screamadelica. If you only hear about it now, you should definitely check it out. Primal Scream’s studio album received universal critical acclaim at the time and was often named one of the best albums …
Genesius Theater presents A Berks County Christmas Carol
The Genesius Theater presents an original musical based on the Charles Dickens classic “A Christmas Carol” for 10 performances from December 10-19. “A Berks County Christmas Carol” – set in today’s Reading and Berks County – was written and adapted by Genesius Artistic Director LJ Fecho. Genesius co-founder Michael O’Flaherty, Broadway and Regional Music Director, …
Welcome to THE COMMONS – News and Views for Windham County, Vermont
BRATTLEBORO — The Vermont Jazz Center’s Big Band will present their annual scholarship gala on Friday, December 3 at 8 pm. This year, the group will feature singer Amanda Carr, who has performed with the Boston Pops Orchestras, Artie Shaw and Glenn Miller, and many more. The VJC Big Band, led by Music Director Rob …
Best Christmas Stockings 2021: Popular Little Christmas Gift Ideas
Featured products are independently selected by our editorial team and we may earn a commission on purchases made from our links; the retailer may also receive certain verifiable data for accounting purposes. Nothing is as exciting as unwrapping a huge gift, but sometimes some of the coolest gifts to give (and receive) are stocking stuffers. …