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MUSIC, Singers, Concerts News, May 12, 2012

Kendall Gladen performs at McCluer North High School
Opera singer Kendall Gladen comes home to star in 'Carmen'
STLtoday.com
Mezzo-soprano Kendall Gladen performs for the concert choir andwomen's choir at McCluer North High School on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012, as part of a one-week residency with the Opera Theatre of St. Louis. Photo by Emily Rasinski, ...
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Boston-area to do list
Boston Globe
Imagine singing two Oscar-nominated songs at the same awards show. Singer-songwriter Melissa Manchester did both and won a Grammy in 1982 for best female vocalist. And we forgot to mention that she was a backup singer for Bette Midler.
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Boston Globe
Carole King is closing the book on music
Worcester Telegram
She spoke recently as two new projects offer fresh reminders of her legacy — the memoir “A Natural Woman” and a new disc that gathers “demo” recordings of some of her best-known songs that were made to sell the compositions to other artists.
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The Voice Squad - still so strong - VIDEOS
IrishCentral
It was a lesson straight from the gospel of the late great song collector andsinger Frank Hart as I learned firsthand at an Elkins summer school many years ago from the native Dubliner who inspired so many wonderful Irishsingers, including the Voice ...
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Why Mexico City Still Has Beatlemania
Wall Street Journal (blog)
By Jean Guerrero The heart of Mexico City was throbbing with Paul McCartney fans long before the start of the free show. As it does every morning, the radio station Universal Stereo 92.1 was blasting Beatles songsbetween 8 am and 9 am for people ...
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SCMA nomination for Rockglen musician
Sask News Now
Nomination is done by peers in the SCMA; fellow artists, ormusic industry peoples. Part of the Nomination process is sending out a 'Consideration for Nomination' to the SCMA which they then distribute to their members. Then you WAIT!
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Loretta Lynn taps Zooey Deschanel for 'Coal Miner's' musical
Los Angeles Times
By Jamie Wetherbe Lynn, 80, revealed plans to adapt "Coal Miner's Daughter" into a musical version of her life story and said she wants actress/singer Zooey Deschanel to play the part. Lynn made the announcement mid-concert at Nashville's Ryman ...
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Audition list for May 11 and beyond
Plain Dealer (blog)
Seeking five men and four women for "The 25th annual Putnam County Spelling Bee." 7:30 pm Sunday, May 20 and Monday, May 21. Come prepared with a song not from the show (accompanist provided). Performances: July 13-28. Details: contact director Marc C.
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Big band sound is set for music concert at The Community House
The Doings Hinsdale
But, really the best part of the concert is that most of the talent on display is not just of high quality but is also local. We'll start with the granddaddy — literally and figuratively — of the performers, the Jolly Boys an all-malesinging group.
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'Wild Women of Song' heads to Antioch
San Jose Mercury News
By Randy McMullen Bay Area singer Pamela Rose's "Wild Women ofSong" show aims to do more than get your toes tapping to classic jazz/pop standards from the 1920s-'50s. The concert is also a tribute to such historically overlooked female composers as ...
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Delhi jailhouse rocks to live music therapy
AsiaOne
The audience of about 1000 male prisoners whooped with delight as Chopra, lead singer of the Ska Vengers, ran through a high-energy one-hour set at an afternoon concert inside the prison grounds. Clapping her hands high in the air, and belting out ska, ...
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AsiaOne
Prescott Park announces complete Wednesday night concert series lineup
Seacoastonline.com
... in a press release, "We are thrilled to welcome back Shawn Colvin who stands out among female singer-songerwriters of today as a singular and enduring talent, with 10 albums and three Grammy Awards (including Record of the Year, Song of the Year).
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Diana Ross: Live in Central Park... Before and After the Storm
Huffington Post
In between singing, she calmed the crowd and encouraged those who wanted to leave to do so slowly. But it soon became clear that this was oneshow that could not go on. Months of planning were washed away. Ross titled the show "For One and For All." It ...
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Three Toronto concerts Bill King will never forget
Globe and Mail
This evening, the 50-year career of the Southern-bred pianist and bandleader Bill King is celebrated, with special guests such as the singer Jackie Richardson and the reggae icon Jay Douglas on hand for an intimate concert that serves to acknowledge ...
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Globe and Mail
Jane's Addiction opens a trippy vortex to 1990 where metal heads and hippies ...
CultureMap Houston
The 53-year-old singer and guitarist-slash-reality-star Dave Navarro, 44, managed to live up to their rock-god status. Farrell himself was bold enough to don not only a pair of silver boots, but also a now-retro-seeming chain wallet.
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To marry the heart and the head
Financial Times
In January, the church of Santa María del Mar in Barcelona was packed for the memorial concert of the singer Montserrat Figueras, who died last year aged 69. At the front, seated at the viola da gamba, Figueras's husband Jordi Savall waited motionless ...
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Financial Times
To-do this weekend: Tribute to Nick, go fly a kite, and Mom's rock at the zoo
Enterprise News
Two other exhibits open on Sunday as well: “Duxbury Artists,” featuring work from the museum's collection, and “Student Outdoor Sculpture.” Admission is free. 189 Alden St., Duxbury. 1-4 pm 781-934-6634, www.artcomplex.org.
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Bay Area Cabaret Closes Season with Laura Benanti Concert Tonight, 5/12
Broadway World
Bay Area Cabaret closes its 2011-2012 season with Tony Award winning actress/singer Laura Benanti. Benanti makes her San Francisco cabaret debut tonight, May 12, 2012 with her solo show Let Me Entertain You, which showcases her wide musical and comedic ...
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Trace Adkins to Perform During Televised Memorial Day Concert
Taste of Country
Trace Adkins will be just one of many superstars lending their time and talent to the forthcoming National Memorial Day Concert, which is scheduled to air on PBS on May 27. Joining Adkins on the all-star stage for the special will be fellow singers, ...
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Snow Patrol impressive at Pomona show
OCRegister
Then came a telling moment: After suggesting some crowd participation at the chorus, the Irish singer/guitarist added, "It's up to you, I want you all to be happy." That eagerness to please onstage, paired with life-affirming, romantic songs that ...
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Pink Martini takes sold-out Gilmore Keyboard Festival crowd 'straight to...
Kalamazoo Gazette - MLive.com
They were led by pianist Thomas Lauderdale, with singer Storm Large up front. This was their first show in Kalamazoo, and perfectly unique pop concert for the Gilmore. The night began with "Amado Mio," sung in Spanish, originally written for the ...
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Kalamazoo Gazette - MLive.com
Stagecoach Festival 2012 (Brad Paisley, Kenny Rogers, Chris Isaak and More)
mxdwn.com
Warming up the Stagecoach crowd was Dave Alvin & the Guilty Ones, an LA-based roots-rock quartet focused on heart-wrenching music about the hardest of times, featuring songslike “4th of July” and “Marie Marie”. Featuring an amazing femaledrum solo ...
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mxdwn.com
Kimberley Walsh leads the way at the Olympic gala concert wearing a pretty ...
Daily Mail
The 30-year-old singer tweeted that her 'dress barely fits in the car' while she was on her way to the Our Greatest Team Rises Olympic concert. However, once she'd stepped out of her vehicle and stood outside the Royal Albert Hall, Walsh showed no ...
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Daily Mail
Back where you belong! Rochelle Wiseman keeps a tight grip on fiancé Marvin ...
Daily Mail
Rochelle Wiseman has clearly forgiven the JLS singer for his extended break in Las Vegas and Miami, which saw him surrounded by a bevy of bikini-clad women. The happy couple were in attendance at the London Olympic gala concert and looked very much in ...
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Daily Mail
This week in entertainment: DL Parkfest, Festival of Birds both set Thursday
DL-Online
African musicians and singers present “Beautiful Africa: A New Generation.” Info: 218-346-4780. • Black Dahlia Murder: 7 pm, Venue at the Hub, 2525 9th Ave. S., Fargo. Advance tickets $16, all ages show. Info: 866-300-8300.
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Nonesuch Events for the Weekend of May 11–13
Nonesuch Records
The concert will be preceded by a free Behind the Curtain lecture about the show. The Trio's US tour continues with aconcerts at the Outpost Performance Space in Albuquerque on Saturday and two sets at the MIM Music Theatre in Phoenix on Sunday.
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Nonesuch Records
Hicks: Whitney Houston's family to star in reality show
San Jose Mercury News
So, in other words, America would rather watch amateur singers no one will know in three years, C-list celebrities trying to dance, and a bunch of 30-year-olds playing high school kids doing bad cover songs than comic genius.
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Choral Pops Concert is Monday
Jackson County Pilot
Jackson County Central's annual Choral Pops Concert will take place Monday at 8 pm in Lakefield at the JCC Middle School. Featured at thisconcert will be JCC's four curricular choirs, the Sixth Grade Choir, Seventh and Eighth Grade Women's Choir, ...
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Bulletin Board
Sun-Sentinel
... specialty items, fresh cut flowers, live music, 8 am-1 pm, Royal Palm Place corner of South Federal Highway and South Mizner Boulevard. Call 561-368-6875. Concert, award-winning singer/songwriter Kiya Heartwoodsinging folk and rock, 7 pm, ...
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Religion Calendar: May 12
Opelika Auburn News
Refreshments served at 5 pm, and the singing will start at 6 pm For more information, call Lee at 334-363-0779. Wallace Chapel Baptist is at 7444 US Highway 29 in Beulah. » The Bush Family will be in concert at 7 pm Saturday, May 12, at Living Waters ...
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Sibel Thrasher presents tribute to 'vocal beauties of song'
Richmond Review
By Matthew Hoekstra - Richmond Review Richmond singer Sibel Thrasher is offering a special concert next week at St. Andrews Wesley United Church—a concert dedicated to her mother. A Tribute to the Vocal Beauties of Song is set for Friday, May 18.
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Choir with professionalism and enthusiasm heads to Warwick Arts Centre
Leamington Courier
HUNDREDS of choristers will give a spectacular concert featuring hits from musicals and popular songs at Warwick Arts Centre this month. The Midland Voice Choir's Musical Extravaganza will include songs from classic musicals such as My Fair Lady and ...
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Seal: I would have been terrible on The Voice
The Age
While he may have issued judgement on Channel Nine's The Voice, Seal says he wouldn't have the courage to compete in the singing competition. HE MAY be one of the more verbose judges on the biggest show on Australian television, but singer Seal doubts ...
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Church News: Nashville Recording Artist Lanier to Perform; Twin City Gospel ...
Centralia Chronicle
Singer/songwriter Jerry Ott and evangelist William Ashpole will be guests at the Twin City Gospel Jubilee 6 pm Sunday, May 20, at the Calvary Assembly of God in Centralia. This is a free concert, with an offering being taken.
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See Cowboys and Angels at Mayfest
Greenville News
Rodney and Sue come from musical backgrounds. Sue performed with the group “Dave & Sugar,” a popular country group of the late '70s and early '80s. “Dave Rowland always had two female singers with him, and Sue was on four No. 1 records with him,” said ...
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Staten Island 'Walk for Life' next weekend
SILive.com
Vijay Benedict, a famous Gospel singer from India, will stage a free concertthis evening at Christian Pentecostal Church in Concord. Benedict, whosings in Hindi and English, has sung for ministries throughout the world. He is well known among fans of ...
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Nadine Axisa brings jazz greats to life
DI-VE
In May, Palazzo de Piro Cultural Centre will be paying tribute to mothers andwomen around the world. The Palazzo, already a landmark in its own right, is inviting established Maltese singer Nadine Axisa to launch a series of open air concerts ...
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AMERICAN IDOL LIVE! to Partner With 'One For The Heart' Campaign
Broadway World
The evening featured a dinner show and concert by Buble and his orchestra along with a comedy performance by the versatile Dana Carvey. Ryan Seacrest emceed, and multi-award winning composer, singer, songwriter and record producer David Foster ...
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Huffington Post
Whether we are asking where the bananas are at the supermarket, asking someone out on a date, or singing Puccini, remember that this isn't about performing and being judged, it's an opportunity to connect on the most basic level.
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Soul-jazz meets brass as Shepherd returns to roots
London Free Press
There are family ties leading the way to such a reuniting of traditions. Shepherd's Juno-nominated music pulls together her jazz vocal and classical piano abilities, hip-hop and more. "I like to say it's 'singer-songwriter soul-jazz,' " Shepherd said.
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Howard Stern promises to improve 'America's Got Talent' and hits back at critics
Examiner.com
Not just women, but men as well. There was a guy who got up. I would say he was an OK singer. The guy had such an effect on the women in the audience. I remember disagreeing with my fellow judges on this. I said, “If I was a record company executive, ...
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Incubus worth the wait
Omaha World-Herald
Songs such as “Nice to Know You” pack ripping riffs and singer Brandon Boyd's powerful voice with DJ scratches and electronic samples. The audience loved the headliner and sang many of the band's popular songs, such as “Wish You Were Here” and “Pardon ...
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Religion Calendar for the Erie area
GoErie.com
SPRING MUSIC FESTIVAL: Sunday, May 20; 3-4:30 pm; Messiah Lutheran Church, 2025 Eastern Ave.; "I Hear America Singing," tribute to the nation by the vocal and bell choirs with patriotic tunes, instrumental and vocal soloists and ragtime on bells.
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Photo: Contributed - Fox/American Idol
Castanet.net
Like what's at the top of the charts right now We did wish we could sing songs that are on the radio now. It would be nice to have a mixture of both, but I think they did well with that this year. Not being judged and just singing for our fans. by Mark ...
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Old, New, Borrowed and Kind of Blue
Swerve Calgary
Well, this Saturday night a small, melodious group of men andwomen are set to both entertain as well as enlighten you on the common ground shared by American jazz and Renaissancemusic.The Calgary Renaissance Singers and Players have been performing ...
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