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News: Technology

Review, Photos of the Bad Plus Now Online

January 11, 2010

The Post-Dispatch sent “Rock Candy" blogger Matthew Fernandes to review last night's performance by The Bad Plus at Jazz at the Bistro, and you can read his impressions of the show online here.Also, Jazz St. Louis has posted some photos of the band from last night to the JSL Flickr account, which can be ...

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News: Radio

Emmis Launches 96.3 HD-3 with Smooth Jazz Format

January 11, 2010

Via stlmedia.net, word is that Emmis Communications this Tuesday launched a new smooth jazz HD Radio station in St. Louis at 96.3 HD-3. Dubbed “Smooth and Sexy," the station “will be filled with great artists like Dave Koz, Paul Hardcastle, David Benoit, The Rippingtons and Boney James."Specific programming blocks include “Sunday Morning Tranquility," which ...

News: Performance / Tour

Jazz and Blues Vespers Series Resumes Sunday, January 17 with Mardra and Reggie Thomas

January 11, 2010

After a break for the holidays, the St. Louis Jazz and Blues Vespers Series will resume its second season with a concert by singer Mardra Thomas (pictured) and pianist Reggie Thomas at 6 p.m. on Sunday, January 17 at the Second Baptist Church, 9030 Clayton Rd. (at McKnight).The concert is free and open to ...

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News: Recording

John Ellis: New Album/Tour

January 11, 2010

JOHN ELLIS AND DOUBLE WIDE TOUR IN SUPPORT OF NEW RELEASE, PUPPET MISCHIEF John Ellis Brooklyn saxophonist John Ellis is gearing up for a busy 2010. On February 23, ObliqSound will release Puppet Mischief, the second album with his New Orleans-based band Double Wide, which in addition to Ellis features Brian Coogan on organ, Matt Perrine ...

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News: Technology

Echo Nest Raises Another $1.3 Million

January 11, 2010

Music intelligence developer Echo Nest has raised $1.3 million in venture funding. According to the SEC filing the round included 14 unnamed investors. The company previously raised a round of capital lead by Commonwealth Capital Ventures. The company's web site says that it is developing a “musical brain" to “understand the latest trends, buzz and fan ...

News: Music Industry

Normal Fans vs. Extreme Fans

January 11, 2010

Is Music Paying Too Much Attention To Uber-Fans? A new Kelly Research survey that takes a look at nermal fans vs. extreme fans of radio may also provide a glimpse at all branches of fandom including music. Based on a 300 person nationwide survey of music radio listeners, 96% are “Normal" and just 4% are “Extreme" ...

News: Music Industry

U.S. Justice Dept. Reported Close to Approving Ticketmaster and Live Nation Merger

January 11, 2010

(UPDATED) The Justice Department is poised to approve Ticketmaster's proposed $720 million purchase of Live Nation with some conditions, as early as the end of this month, sources close to the investigation told merger and acquisitions service The Deal Pipeline on Tuesday. Staff lawyers in the Department Of Justice's antitrust division were reported to be “unenthused" ...

News: Music Industry

ticketdisaster.org Says "Not so Fast" to Merger

January 11, 2010

In response to reports of imminent approval of the Ticketmaster Live Nation merger, the public interest and live event industry members of the TicketDisaster.org coalition released the following statement: “This is just the latest attempt by Ticketmaster and Live Nation to convince the public and the Department of Justice to 'just trust us.' Anyone who ...

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News: Music Industry

Longtime Napster CEO Chris Gorog Steps Down

January 11, 2010

In a post on Napster's blog, longtime CEO Chris Gorog announced that he would be leaving the company. The move comes almost 18 months after he oversaw the sales of Napster to Best Buy. Today is my last day as CEO of Napster after having helped build the service over the last eight years. I ...

News: Technology

Netgear's New Products Take Aim at Home Media Challenges

January 11, 2010

A new media server, a media player, a switch, two powerline adapters, and three routers are among Netgear's CES 2010 products. Networking was complicated (and slow) enough when people were just sending around text and non-moving images, so the question of what to do with today's heavy-duty (and high-definition) content is one that just won't go ...