Fitzpatrick to play on St. Patrick's DayWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:47PM'Come down, eat your corned beef and cabbage, drink your Guinness, and just have fun. It's going to be a big party for all us,' Brian Fitzpatrick.
The Shindigger: Who's on von Furstenberg? Designer Fetes Ladies of the WorldWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:57AMThe night after the Academy Awards, where Barbra Streisand gravely told an audience of Hollywood personages that "the time has come" and handed the Best Director Oscar to Kathryn Bigelow , the first woman to ever take the award, New York designer Diane von Furstenberg hosted a party at her meatpacking district store for International Women's Day. "I'm proud to be a woman every day, but today we ...
Will Elvis Presley artifacts lure tourists to Graceland?Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:53AMGraceland hoping the king's clothing — and his crayons — will lure tourists to his legendary estate in Memphis Elvis had entered the building.
Usher: The Billboard Cover StoryTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:41PMAfter suffering a drop in album sales and a messy public divorce, Usher returns with new management and a new attitude.
Coeur d'Alene PressTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:16AMNIC Booster Club Luncheon: NIC head coaches preview upcoming tournaments. Noon, Outback Steakhouse. 1381 Northwood Center Court. Public welcome. (208) 769-3348.
Coeur d'Alene PressTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:16AM"North Idaho: Connections to the Past": "The Mullan Road Connection," 7 p.m. Coeur d'Alene Library, 702 E. Front, historian Robert Singletary. Free. 667-2588
Swift to rock PEIMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:44PMCAVENDISH The fairytale unfolds July 10, with multi-Grammy Award Winner Taylor Swift at the second annual Cavendish Beach Music Festival.
The Triffids - Box Set Coming Soon!Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:32PM“When I was asked to put together this collection of rarities I knew that the most difficult part would be constraining the number of CDs to single figures. That went out the window a few weeks ago - and I'm happy about that. Domino insists they are too.
Friends With Benefits: Loose Lips Daily - City Desk - Washington City PaperMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:09AMMorning all. The new cronies get the front-page treatment in Sunday's WaPo , in a story by Nikita Stewart and Paul Schwartzman focusing on the 'good fortune' of Mayor Adrian M. Fenty 's most controversial allies.
EntertainmentMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:21AMTo have community events listed in the Good News section, please submit events at www.thestarpress.com/calendar no later than Wednesday the week before the event.
Entertainment / Arts › Full speed ahead for Saki FukudaSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 11:17PMWe’re standing in the hallway, awaiting our turn to interview Saki Fukuda, when suddenly peals of laughter ring out from inside the room. Our curiosity…
The Afrobeat Diaries, Part 7 - Knitting Factory rolls out Fela Kuti reissue programSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:29AMPart 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 Following the release of its The Best Of The Black President sampler in November 2009, New York's Knitting Factory has cut to the main event in its Fela Kuti reissue program. The label, which is scheduled to release all of Kuti's albums during 2010, put out the first batch of six discs in February. Titled the "Chop 'n' Quench" batch ...
Ash Compile The Singles CollectionSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:24PMAsh will go from start to finish with their new compilation. A - Z Vol. 1 marks the halfway point in Ash’s groundbreaking 26 single campaign the A-Z Series. Wrapping up singles A to M alongside a host of bonus material, the compilation illustrates Ash’s rejuvenated creative zeal.
R.I.P. Sparklehorse's Mark LinkousSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:19PMMark Linkous of Sparklehorse has committed suicide, according to a report from Rolling Stone . His family has released a statement reading, "It is with great sadness that we share the news that our dear friend and family member, Mark Linkous, took his own life today. We are thankful for his time with us and will hold him forever in our hearts. May his journey be peaceful, happy and free. There's ...
Vinyl Cave: A Lovely Sight by PiscesSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:01AMFor as long as record collectors of all genres have been digging for forgotten material, those few who go the next step and begin reissuing material commercially have maintained a sort of cottage industry mining the many, many ignored side roads of music history. Tracking down forgotten musicians and unearthing older material that went unissued at the time is an even bigger step than, say ...
What's happening in and around New Orleans: Saturday, March 6, 2010Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:14AMSATURDAY'S CALENDAR Special events Universes' Mildred Ruiz-Sapp, left, Gamal Chasten, Steven Sapp and William Ruiz, in a scene from "Ameriville."Jane Austen Festival The third annual festival honoring the English novelist takes place, 9 a.m.-1 at the Mandeville Trailhead and noon-4...
Future music way out westSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:45AMWAY Out West thought they had two tickets to paradise. They were in for a surprise when they arrived in Brisbane. WATCH VIDEO OF THE FUTURE MUSIC FESTIVAL
Band of the WeekSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:12AMVariant Gray Want to be the featured act?
ASK MR. KNOW-IT-ALL: The day the music diedSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:57AMQUESTION: For Christmas, I received several CDs of Patsy Cline's recordings. I must admit I wasn't excited about the gift; it took me several weeks before I got around to listening to them. Within minutes, I became a fan and will buy every CD of hers. I know she is no longer with us. What happened?
Nightlife Calendar: 03/05/2010Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:30AMBack Porch Coffee House, 7 p.m. third Sat. of the month, featured performers followed by open mic and jam session, family friendly, smoke- and alcohol-free, suggested donation $5 each or $10 families at the door to benefit the performers, light refreshments included; Front Porch Cafe, 9235 Main St., Ellsworth; 622-2944.
What's happening in and around New Orleans: Friday, March 5, 2010Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:14AMExhibitions Hornets Day at the Zoo Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St. Performances by the Honeybees, Hornets Drumline and the Stingers, interactive games, music, the Hornets Bookmobile, and appearances by the players (2-3 and 3-4), 10 a.m.-4 Sun. Free ticket to...
Messina's tenacity 'Unmistakable'Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:52AMIf that red-headed woman in the next campsite at Indian Ranch looks like country star Jo Dee Messina, it just might actually be Jo Dee Messina.
Jo Dee Messina's CD frustrations are 'Unmistakable'Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:10AMSuch a story lurks behind country star Jo Dee Messina's upcoming CD "Unmistakable," she could write a book about it. And she is.
Karen Carpenter would have been 60Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:17AMIt’s hard to imagine Karen Carpenter as a “senior citizen,” but March 2 marked what would have been her 60th birthday. (She died February 4, 1983 of cardiac arrest due to her battle with anorexia. She was 32.)
Coming UpFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:08AMFRIDAY [3-5] Fishers Toastmasters, 7 a.m. Fishers YMCA, 9012 E. 126th St., Fishers. Develop listening, thinking and speaking skills in a supportive environment. Call Sarah Randall, (317) 213-3245, or visit www.toastmasters.org.
Sade entrenches 'Soldier' into US album chartFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:27AMSade digs deep into the trenches of the pop charts with their latest album “Soldier Of Love” holding on to the top of the US Billboard album charts for the third straight week. Sade retains the top slot by moving 127,000 units of their new album. In the singles chart, Black Eyed Peas maintains its hold on the number one spot for the second straight week with “Imma Be.” The Peas’ latest chart ...
Miami-Dade all-stars best BrowardThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:52PMAmerican teammates Armanni Harris (119) and Sylvinsky Laplante (103) each won two matches to help the Miami-Dade County all-stars defeat the Broward County all-stars 85-35 in the annual senior wrestling meet Thursday at South Broward High School in Hollywood.
A happy Brown is singing the bluesThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:35PMEven though it's been a little more than 35 years since R&B artist Shirley Brown arrived on the national scene with her gold-selling, Grammy-nominated debut effort, "Woman to Woman," the singer remains busy.
Music: CD - Marina And The Diamonds - The Family JewelsThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 10:12PMI'll be honest: I'm a diamond. The 'Diamonds' in Marina & The Diamonds, so Wikipedia and MySpace tell me, are fans of Marina Diamandis, the Greek-Welsh singer, and not her band.
CD/DOWNLOAD/ALBUM: Barney Kessel: SoaringWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:14PMI love the sound of a jazz guitar. But what I enjoy most aren't the melody lines, although who can deny the joy of a great guitar solo. Instead, I'm a nut for the sound of swinging guitar chords and harmonic voicings. The thicker and meatier the chords played the better, and the more of them the merrier. If you share my passion for this full guitar sound, an album that will knock you out is ...
DJ Khaled: VictoryWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 5:50AME1... By Ben Westhoff Listening to a DJ Khaled album is like drinking a glass of Kool-Aid with your hot fudge sundae – a tremendous rush followed by a headache. Though his albums' yelling and lowest common denominator lyricism eventually grate, no one has a greater talent for assembling and coaxing hits out of the South's most popular rappers. Classic Khaled bangers like "Out Here Grindin'" and ...
'New ruling is to help local music industry'Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:22AMKUALA LUMPUR: The new ruling that makes it compulsory for radio stations to play songs by local artistes or risk having their licences revoked is aimed at giving the local music industry a shot in the arm.
ComingUpWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:08AMWEDNESDAY [3-3] Business Network International, Keystone Lunch Chapter, 11:30 a.m. Logan's Roadhouse, 4825 E. 82nd St. Meets Wednesdays. Call (317) 843-1040.
Radio stations: Rais now a hero to artistesTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 11:23PMI REFER to the column "A sure way to kill radio stations" (NST, March 2) by Datuk Syed Nadzri about the recent government announcement that songs by local artistes must be aired on radio stations. The ruling does not in any way state that all radio stations must play all new songs released by local artistes.
Going Out Guide: Blood Feathers, Sondre Lerche, Metro Area, 88-KeysTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 11:00PMComments that include profanity or personal attacks or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from the site. Additionally, entries that are unsigned or contain "signatures" by someone other than the actual author will be removed.
Nightlife agendaTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 11:00PMOLD SCHOOL: Thursday at the Black Cat, hear Philadelphia's Blood Feathers do throwback rock. (Matt King) Comments that include profanity or personal attacks or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from the site.
Silversun Pickups shifts gears with dynamic, moody 'Swood'Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 2:55AMBrian Aubert, singer/guitarist of the Best New Artist Grammy-nominee Silversun Pickups, says the band is always eager to push itself into musical areas that aren't comfortable. In concert, you never know what you'll get as the band inserts new ideas into its existing songs.
ThisWeekSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 2:08AMMONDAY [3-1] American Business Women's Association, 5:30 p.m. Sisters' Place, 215 Terrace Ave. Meeting of the Indy Skyline Chapter. Call Judy, (317) 294-6861.
Nicki Minaj In No Rush To Put Out Album…Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 3:11PMShe tells MTV: With the album, just like with my mixtape, I never like to rush it. With the album, I think it’s more important that people get accustomed to seeing ...
Redneck Woman Gretchen Wilson’s search for radio redemptionThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 9:35AMJust over a year ago, Gretchen Wilson looked into the abyss. Her third album, One of the Boys , had tanked, its singles stalling at 32, 35, and 53 in Billboard.
Record and Tape Traders closes shop after 29 yearsWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 7:47PMAs Greg McCurtin boxed merchandise and made phone calls Monday inside the Record & Tape Traders, a bouquet of iPods, pink, black and silver, sat on a shelf above his head.
WEB/TECH: The Fate of a Format: Will Musicdna Catch On?Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 4:29PMKyle Bylin (@kbylin), Associate Editor Twenty-seven and a half years ago, the manufacturing of the world's first compact disc took place at a Philips factory in Langenhagen, Germany. Upon its introduction, the CD was marketed to music fans with regards to its superior sound quality and scratch free durability. But, as time when on, those claims were both highly debated among audiophiles, and, in ...
CD/DOWNLOAD/ALBUM: The Making of "Alfie" (Part 2)Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 4:14PMSoon after English pop star Cilla Black and Burt Bacharach recorded Alfie in London in late 1965, the single was released by Parlophone in Britain in January 1966. Paramount's English marketers intended for the single to stir up interest for the movie prior to the film's release in London in March. But Black's single exceeded expectations, inching up the U.K. charts for three months, topping out ...
Today: H -1 /L -5Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 11:34AMSeattle rockers Alice in Chains looked like a wrap after the 2002 death of lead singer Layne Staley, ending a storied career that included hit singles, multimillion-selling albums and a Grammy Award.
Captain Dangerous Returns With Third Killer SingleWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 10:43AMNottingham's explosive five-piece art-pop band, Captain Dangerous, releases third single on Monday March 29, 2010. 'Everything Beautiful Reminds M ...
Reality TV’s newest star wannabesWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 2:07AMLast Sunday at the Araneta Coliseum, two new star wannabes joined the constantly growing roster of stars in the entertainment firmament. While they may have been assured of a P5 million income each in the next two years or so, nobody knows where they are really headed for.
Tears for Fears’ Curt Smith Talks Twitter and Solo Career [INTERVIEW]Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 4:01PMMusician Curt Smith , otherwise known as half of the international hit group Tears for Fears (along with Roland Orzabal), took a unique approach to finding a collaborator for a recent solo project: he used Twitter . Still touring with Tears after an early ’90s breakup and early 2000s reunion, Smith somehow also finds time to raise a family and pursue a solo career as an independent artist. We ...