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Universal Music Joins Forces with Live Nation to Form World's Largest Management CO.
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HypeBot
(UPDATED) In a move that creates the world's largest music management firm, Vivendi-Universal have formed a joint venture with Live Nation that will include UMG's owned management co.'s Sanctuary, Trinifold, Twenty First Artists (TFA) and 5B and such artists as ZZ Top, The Who, Robert Plant, Judas Priest, Fleetwood Mac and Wolfmother. As we reported this morning, Live Nation Chairman Irving Azoff and his Front Line Management division will helm the venture. Front Line clients include The Eagles, Aerosmith, Christina ...
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Great Live Jazz in Massachusetts on Saturday, September 17
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MassJazz: Jazz in Massachusetts
Looking for live jazz in Massachusetts on September 17, 2011? There are hundreds of jazz clubs, concert halls and college campuses in Massachusetts with great live jazz and blues this weekend. Here is just a sampling: Newton Highland Jazz Series presents Rebecca Parris and Paul Broadnax Newtown South High School 140 Brandeis Road Cambridge Stanley Sagov & The Remembering the Future Band Regattabar Jazz Club at Charles Hotel ...
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Study: 92% of Music Fans Still Prefer Ownership...
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Digital Music News
Yes, still: According to a study just concluded by eMusic, music fans overwhelmingly prefer ownership over streaming, by a drastic margin. That is, 92% prefer ownership of music over any other method, with unlimited playback and security of collections cited as top reasons. Here's a top-level screenshot from the report, specifically for dedicated music fans: The study, administered by Insight Research Group, was shared with Digital Music News on Thursday morning. It surveyed users between the ages of 18-64, and ...
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The Most Successful Music Models Aren't 'Freemium'...
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Digital Music News
If you want a song from the iTunes Store, you have to buy it, just like an iPod or iPhone. If you want a piece of vinyl, the same rules apply. Just like they do for CDs, which are responsible for tens of billions in revenue over the past decade. And, Skullcandy headphones, concert tickets, Sonos systems, and trunk subwoofers. Even Sirius XM Radio, among the most successful subscription services across all entertainment sectors, offers only limited free listening windows. ...
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Roy Haynes - Roy-Alty
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Music and More by Tim Niland
Drummer Roy Haynes augments his regular Fountain of Youth Quartet featuring Jaleel Shaw on alto saxophone; Martin Bejerano on piano and David Wong on bass with some special guest spots by pianist Chick Corea and trumpeter Roy Hargrove. The duets with Corea are fascinating to hear; these two men have a long relationship playing together and it really shows on their extraordinary rendition of Thelonious Monk's “Off Minor" where their affinity for the angularity and uniqueness of Monk's music shines ...
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Good News for Ad Supported Music: Ad Buys on Rise [infographic]
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HypeBot
It's music to the ears of startups from Spotify to Pandora. Total ad expenditures in the first six months of 2011 increased 3.2% from a year ago and finished the period at $71.5 billion, according to data released by Kantar Media. Spending growth eased slightly during the second quarter and was up 2.8% compared to last year. Measured Ad Spending By Media According to Jon Swallen, SVP Research at Kantar Media: “Key ad spend indicators are painting a mixed picture. ...
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Quiescence Music Kicks Off Autumn 2011 with Free Piano Lesson and Book!
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Edward Weiss
Autumn 2011 is fast approaching. And to celebrate, the online piano lessons site Quiescence Music is giving away a free piano lesson and book that promises to teach adults how to improvise and compose their own music. The website, owned and operated by pianist/composer Edward Weiss—who's also a Navy veteran, has been a steady staple since Weiss launched the site in 2000. When asked about his free giveaway Weiss responds: “I want as many people as possible to sample the ...
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Jazz Around Town: You Just Gotta Know Where to Find It ....
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Jazz@Rochester
Thursday, September 15, 2011 Jazz & Wine Happy Hour with The Swooners @ Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 5:30 pm Norman Tibils @ Lemoncello, 6:00 pm Gap Mangione @ Pittsford Grill, 6:00 pm Fifth Annual Evening of Wine and Jazz gala fundraiser to benefit Jazz90.1 WGMC-FM @ Waterside Room, Pier 45 in the Port of Rochester, Thursday, September 15, 6:30-9:30 p.m The John Palocy Trio (Jazz Dawgs) @ Bistro 135, 6:30 pm Joe Santora Trio with Emily Kirchoff @ Michael's Valley ...
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