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It says something that in 2003, Regina Carter became the first jazz musician ever allowed to play “Il Cannone,” the zealously guarded violin owned by the legendary Niccolò Paganini . Namely, it says that the MacArthur Genius Grant winner stands toe to toe with any of the great classical violinists in terms of accomplishment.
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March 11 (Washington City Paper)
The Lords of Altamont are all about the sex, the rock 'n' roll and the partying by Gene Armstrong When the Los Angeles band Lords of Altamont began about a decade ago, they set out to strike a balance between purist garage-rock traditions and a heavier hard-rock sound. "We found that we didn't exactly fit with the Beatle boots and Rickenbacker guitars guys, and (were) not quite like the ...
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Hooked on Garage (Tucson Weekly)
'Texas Tornado': Doug Sahm and his groove
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Beth Jeans Houghton is turning heads. The 19-year-old is still in her stage costume – an oversized pink swing-jacket over a leopard-print swimming costume, and a big blonde permed wig – as we walk the grounds of a music festival. "People call me Beth No Jeans Houghton", she says, as one guy stops and stares.
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Beth Jeans Houghton - The new Jean Genie (Independent)
Johnny Cash Birthday Celebration
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“When I was little,” Gina Barden, 17, explains, “I watched my mother play the flute in the Salem State College concert band. I always knew that I wanted to make music because of that .... "
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Saw a sneak preview of "Valentine's Day" the other night. Yeah, it's that movie your lady friend is dragging you to this weekend. The cast is packed with so many celebrities that I think the last names in the opening credits hit every letter of the alphabet. I don't remember any character names, but I can try to give you a one-sentence synopsis. read more
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Valentine's Day: The movie women will force men to see this weekend (Louisville.com)
Thanks to celebrity pitchmen Nick Jonas, Elton John and the Black Eyed Peas, Target and T-Mobile sco
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The Grammys' Other Winners (Forbes)
After exchanging musical notes in cyberspace, unfinished biz meet to play at ReRock II. The Internet has revolutionised music in the last decade. Music downlaods, music blogs, YouTube clips, artistes releasing their new material online before it enters the shops — it all happened on the Net.
Band: Bootleg Members: Mark Pelham (vocals, guitar), Robyn Tingen (bass), Mike Fender (drums), Juanja Montero (keyboards, horns) Base of operation: Holmes Beach When formed: 2006 Style/genre of music: Reggae/rock/ska
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