Month: October, 2009

X Factor: Cheeky Girls Say John And Edward Lack Artistic Value

31 October, 2009 (12:10) | The Music Wire | By: music

… have any bigger artistic value. I’m not sure they are going to be able to establish themselves and survive in the music industry.” Not that the smuci industry ahs anything to do with music. The chekky Girls are using John & Edward to drum up … More: continued here Tags: Music, The Music Wire

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Jacksonville was ready to rock, so AC/DC delivered

31 October, 2009 (12:10) | The Music Wire | By: music

… unlike AC/DC’s songs actually from the ’70s, which satisfied a crowd of all ages. As much as the landscape of popular music has changed, it seems there’s still plenty of room for AC/DC’s straightforward, unabashed workingman’s rock. People want it … More: continued here Tags: Music, The Music Wire

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Wainwright III, Thompson join forces for the good

31 October, 2009 (11:10) | The Music Wire | By: music

… to say these guys have dedicated their lives to their craft. Both artists have children performing in the music business and ex-wives whose musical careers are well-regarded. Friday, over the course of two sets, they laid out a sprawling evening of … More: continued here Tags: Music, The Music Wire

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Check out Halloween events

31 October, 2009 (11:10) | The Music Wire | By: music

… Phillips High School, 6500 Turkey Lake Road, Orlando. Children’s Halloween will be from 1-5 p.m. and include games, music, treats, costume contest, face painting, bounce house, food and movies. The scarier teen Halloween will be from 7-10 p.m. and … More: continued here Tags: The Music Wire

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Dennis Hopper has cancer

31 October, 2009 (11:10) | The Music Wire | By: music

… finished shooting the second season of “Crash,” a TV version of the Oscar-winning 2004 film. He plays maniacal music producer Ben Cendars on the series, which airs on the Starz network. Hopper also has several film projects in the works. Ledger the … More: continued here Tags: Music, The Music Wire

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Coen Brothers win with “A Serious Man”

31 October, 2009 (11:10) | The Music Wire | By: music

… have his bar mitzvah, but is less interested in mastering the Torah he must recite at the ceremony than listening to music on his pocket-sized radio. Also in the mix is stolen money. College tenure is on the horizon, yet may be in jeopardy from a … More: continued here Tags: listening, Listening to [...]

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Song of the Day: ‘What’s He Building In There?’ Tom Waits

31 October, 2009 (11:10) | The Music Wire | By: music

Every day The Oregonian Music Blog will post a song of the day for you to enjoy. More: continued here Tags: Music, music blog, The Music Wire

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Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Concerts Rock NYC

31 October, 2009 (11:10) | The Music Wire | By: music

… Bono and Springsteen trading call-and-response vocals during the final verse. U2 topped the bill for the four hours of music. True to the spirit of Rock Hall events, producers sought some unusual pairings for artists to pay tribute to influences: … More: continued here Tags: The Music Wire, tribute

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Slapwater to play free Halloween show in downtown Hampton

31 October, 2009 (10:10) | The Music Wire | By: music

… contest. Visitors will enjoy a variety of musical entertainment provided by favorite local band Slapwater and rock music by Jackmove. Slapwater: Winner of the best local band award, Slapwater provides a musical variety from a soft dinner set to … More: continued here Tags: Music, The Music Wire

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Rock ‘n’ roll royalty jam for 2nd night in NYC

31 October, 2009 (10:10) | The Music Wire | By: music

… Bono and Springsteen trading call-and-response vocals during the final verse. U2 topped the bill for the four hours of music. True to the spirit of Rock Hall events, producers sought some unusual pairings for artists to pay tribute to influences: … More: continued here Tags: The Music Wire, tribute

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Home and Garden briefs

31 October, 2009 (10:10) | The Music Wire | By: music

… Zoe Lewis to jive at arboretum in Hesston World-beat groover Zoe Lewis will be performing her offbeat and unusual music on instruments from the piano to the spoons at 3:30 p.m. Nov. 8 at Dyck Arboretum of the Plains in Hesston. Lewis, originally … More: continued here Powered by SmartRSS Tags: Music, The Music [...]

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Jam Central Station 10.31.09: Matisyahu

31 October, 2009 (10:10) | The Music Wire | By: music

Jam Central Station 10.31.09: Matisyahu Posted by Jeff Modzelewski on 10.31.2009 Blending reggae, hip hop, and rap with his strong faith, Matisyahu brings a new take on traditional Jamaican music. More: continued here Tags: The Music Wire

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Live bands kick off weekend of Halloween shenaningans in Dallas-Fort Worth

31 October, 2009 (10:10) | The Music Wire | By: music

… Theater. It’ll be just like his Lola’s comedy nights, sans the obtrusively clever lyrics. (Read: expect beautiful music juxtaposed against the backdrop of a Gothic classic.) When: Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, 8 p.m. Cost: $10 – $12 Age limit: All ages … More: continued here Tags: Music, The Music Wire

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