The New Season | Pop Music: Keeping It Indie but Thinking Big Thoughts Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:36:56 -0000 While TV on the Radio has been working its way up from independent to major label and from local clubs to international tours, its music has grown ever more ambitious.
The New Season | Classical Music: Prime Berths for Composers Still at Work Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:38:22 -0000 This season, major institutions are showcasing pieces from living composers in ways that provide them with context and galvanize public attention.
No City Opera? Try Some Alternatives Sat, 06 Sep 2008 20:02:32 -0000 Some opera companies are savvy enough to try to capitalize on City Opera’s closing during renovations to its New York State Theater home.
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Tom Russell: 'Who's Gonna Build Your Wall?' Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:47:00 -0400 Singer-songwriter Tom Russell lives in El Paso-Juarez, which sits right on the border between Texas and Mexico. When he heard about the new wall going up between the two countries, he realized that all cheap labor on the border is done by illegal immigrants. So he wrote a song that asks an obvious question. Joan Baez: Playing For 'Tomorrow' Sun, 07 Sep 2008 05:16:00 -0400 Joan Baez's sterling voice, the songs she sings and her commitment to society's underdogs have had a profound influence on American culture. Baez talks about her new record, Day After Tomorrow, and performs songs from the album at NPR's New York studio. Two Soul Men, Reunited For The First Time Mon, 01 Sep 2008 06:00:00 -0400 Steve Cropper shaped the Memphis soul sound as a guitarist and songwriter for Stax Records. Felix Cavaliere fronted the hit-making group The Rascals. They ran in the same music circles for decades, but only now have they made their first album together.
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Muse Not Ready To Record New LP Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:39:54 -0000 Muse don't look likely to release any new material soon, according to bassist Chris Wolstenholme. Alice In Chains To Enter Studio In October Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:35:14 -0000 Alice In Chains will enter the studio in October to begin recording its first all-new studio effort since 1995's self-titled third album. Warrior Soul's 'Chinese Democracy' Due In October Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:28:40 -0000 Warrior Soul, the band fronted by legendary singer Kory Clarke, announced that it has selected "Chinese Democracy" as the title of its new album.
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Irvine, Andy - Official web site of this Irish singer-songwriter. Includes his autobiography, concert schedule, booking information, and discography.
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