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Bonnaroo 2008 Announces New Orleans-Themed Venue

May 17, 2008

'American Idol' Taylor Hicks Will Join 'Grease'

May 17, 2008

Taylor Hicks is going from “Idol" to “Angel." The “American Idol" alum will join the Broadway cast of “Grease" on June 6, playing Teen Angel in the revival of the popular musical. The gray-haired singer -- whose “Idol" fan base was called “The Soul Patrol" -- said he plans to add “soulful flavor" to his performance ...

Vampire Suit Performs at Tea Lounge - May 29th

May 17, 2008

Continuing a string of NYC performances in support of its imminent release - 'A New Song', Vampire Suit will perform at the Tea Lounge, 837 Union St., Brooklyn on May 29th at 9:00 pm. The ensemble includes leader/guitarist Jay Vilnai, Skye Steele on violin, Greg Heffernan on cello, Gary Pickard on saxophone and clarinet and percussionist ...

Season of Changes Jazztimes Review | Brian Blade | News

May 17, 2008

The earnest, glowing euphony of the Fellowship Band, led by the drummer Brian Blade, can seem out of place within the complex ecosystem of modern jazz. On Season of Changes post-bop sophistication is gently sifted through layers of gospel, country, folk and soul, with the implicit aim of balancing intellect against emotion. ...

American Idols Live! Tour

May 17, 2008

New Africa Live

May 17, 2008

New Africa Live: Presents the New Africa Music Series On Friday, May 30th, 2008 New Africa Live again returns to the Zipper Theater to host a premiere screening of Zina Saro-Wiwa's new film This is My Africa (55 Min.) and live musical performances by Ugandan MC Krukid and Morrocan jazz vocalist Malika Zarra. Doors will open ...

Ahn Trio Releases "Lullaby for My Favorite Insomniac" on Sony BMG Records

May 17, 2008

From the moment the Ahn Trio stepped onto the international music scene stage, they have defied categorization, broken musical barriers and revolutionized perceptions of classical music. They have become leaders in diversifying classical music in the 21st Century. Their trend-setting legacy continues with their fifth recording, Lullaby for my Favorite Insomnia, their debut CD on SONY ...

JazzNorway in a Nutshell 2008: Extensive Coverage at AAJ

May 16, 2008

In recent years, Vestnorsk Jazzsenter (VNJS, Western Norway Jazz Center) has been inviting journalists, festival organizers/programmers, club owners and others to a week-long event, JazzNorway in a Nutshell. Intended to promote Norwegian music and, with a series of boat trips, the country's unparalleled natural beauty, the 2008 edition began in Bergen and slowly made its way ...

John Rutsey Rush Drummer

May 16, 2008

Original Rush Drummer John Rutsey Dies John Rutsey, a founding member of the seminal Canadian rock band Rush, has died, his family announced. He was 55. Rutsey played drums with Rush from 1968 to 1974, as well as on the band's eponymous debut album, but departed soon afterwards, apparently due to a lifelong illness stemming from ...

The Legacy of Bob Florence

May 16, 2008

Arranger, composer Bob Florence died today in Southern California at 1:04 PM, May 15, following a lengthy hospital stay. He had been fighting pneumonia for some time and all his recent engagements had been cancelled. Bob Florence had garnered national and international acclaim as a jazz composer, arranger, bandleader, keyboardist, accompanist, and educator, and was slated ...