HELENA – Up on the Grammy’s star-studded stage this Sunday withthe likes of Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett and Paul McCartney, you justmight catch a glimpse of hometown Helena boy Colin Meloy and hisband the Decemberists. Those who knew him “back when” aren’t surprised about Meloyearning national acclaim for his music. But they’re a bit stunnedto …
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Dec 25
Brothers in Arms
When Brad Barr first answers his cellphone he sounds upbeat. but after answering a few questions, he pauses and admits that he’s exhausted. after all, his band, the Barr Brothers, which features Barr on guitars and vocals, his brother Andrew Barr on percussion, Sarah Page on harp, and Andrés Vial on bass and pump organ, …
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Dec 15
Taylor Swift ends ‘Speak Now’ tour with Selena Gomez duet (video)
After watching Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez rocking out to almost every musical act at the American Music Awards over the weekend, fans could see that these two stars have formed a pretty tight bond, so it wasn’t surprising to hear that Gomez joined Swift on stage on the last night of Taylor’s ‘Speak now …
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Nov 21
Ray Davies spotlights his deep Kinks catalog at Voodoo Fest
The 2011 Voodoo Experience roster featured at least two performers who survived potentially fatal experiences. Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker was among the survivors of a private plane crash in 2008 that killed four people onboard. And Kinks frontman Ray Davies took a bullet in the leg while pursuing an armed robber in the French Quarter …
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Nov 03
Festival Outlook
Motopony set up a two-candle altar on the floor in front of lead vocalist Daniel Blue, who looked rather lonely (despite the matching leather pants and jacket) with everyone standing at least 15 feet behind the stage. Nonetheless, Blue was appreciative of his audience, saying, “I love you assholes, you’re awesome.” as soon as the band …
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Oct 30
Singers Key Notes–Courage and Creativity With Ken Davenport, PT Barnum of Off-Broadway
Ken Davenport, the young man the NY Times has dubbed The P.T. Barnum of Off-Broadway was my guest on Singers Key Notes this week. as a result, I am confident that Broadway will not only survive but thrive because we have this brilliant young man leading the way. Ken is an innovator. he has unbridled …
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Oct 27
Joe Walsh is welcomed home with standing ovations at the State Theatre
Joe Walsh rekindled an old love affair Wednesday night: The one between him and Northeast Ohio. This Rock and Roll Hall of Famer was born in Kansas and bounced around various other locales before landing at Kent State University in the mid-1960s and joining a little band called the James Gang. Perhaps you’ve heard of …
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Oct 27
Inside Music Media: RIAA to Radio: $100 million now, $2 billion in 10 Years
Mitch Bainwol, the Chairman and CEO of the RIAA, is out of touch with the NAB.NAB CEO and former senator Gordon Smith is assuring the radio industry that if station owners settle their suit with the music industry now instead of fighting to keep radio free of additional royalty taxes, that the radio industry will …
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Oct 24
My Two Cents on ‘fire in Babylon’: And a Slightly Different Take on ‘Calypso Cricket’ « Trinidad and Tobago News Blog
By Corey GilkesOctober 01, 2011 On Wednesday I went to MovieTowne in Port of Spain for the first time ever (no, seriously). now before the last seven friends I have left in this world get vex with me, rest assured I haven’t had a change of heart and decided to be like everyone else. it …
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