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Jay-Z polishes his image Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:47AMIt's the Jay-Z dichotomy. Here is a man whom Barack Obama called upon from the campaign trail and who frequents the exclusive Vanity Fair Oscar parties, but still can slip hard material into a song and make it as recognizable to middle-aged dads in middle America as it is to residents of the housing projects in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, where he grew up.
The best of the Irish acts Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:19AMOur pop music writer picks his favorite Irish performers just in time for St. Patrick's Day.
Strict joy for Glen Hansard Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:42PMThe last time Glen Hansard visited New Zealand one of his wishes came true. Music legend Bob Dylan asked Hansard's band The Frames to open his 2007 Australian and New Zealand concerts. But what happened after that was the stuff of dreams for the Irish musician.
Toby Keith, Dolly Parton: Business Beyond Music Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:35PMOne of the benefits of earning acclaim in country music is the ability to attract extra income through business deals that build on an artist’s fame even though those deals are not directly related to music. Artists probably turn down a lot more opportunities than they accept, but a few acts — including Toby Keith, Dolly Parton and Trisha Yearwood — have some ancilliary projects earning ...
MyWeddingFavors.com Celebrates Paris, the Planet and Party Mixes with New Kate Aspen Favors for 2010 Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:05PMIn their effort to bring the best in wedding favors and baby shower favors to online customers, MyWeddingFavors.com announces the addition of fabulous 2010 favors from top-tier favor designer Kate Aspen. Highlights include Kate Aspen’s new, playfully packaged drink mix collection, more French-themed favors and several fresh, eco-friendly favors.
Chart Beat Wednesday: Muse, Billy Currington, Mariah Carey Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:41PMMuse achieves a first in the Alternative Songs chart's history, as the trio occupies two of the top three, including the coveted No. 1 spot.
Gil Scott-Heron's evolution (will not be televised) Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:24PMGil Scott-Heron's voice has been reverberating for 40 years. He burst onto the scene in 1970 with the spoken-word album Small Talk at 125th and Lenox , which contained the rallying cry "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised." The vox-and-bongos song took aim at such hallowed bastions of pop ...
Oscar winning duo back with new album Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:57PMBusking on Dublin's streets as a teen helped Glen Hansard gain Hollywood fame two decades later.
25 of the best money saving websites Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:14AMThe recession may be over but its legacy continues. Saving money is still the name of the game and surfing the web you can save a bundle. Here are our top 25 money-saving websites.
JAMES SELIG and CENTRAL STREET ANTIQUES & AUCTIONS Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 6:30PM 25Central Street, Windsor, Ct. (860 ... Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:09PMA weekly newspaper serving the antiques and arts industry, collectors, and institutions. New information each week on antiques shows and auctions around the country and antiques dealer listings.
Our punk past on display Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 3:37AMThat some of the photos in the Toronto Calling exhibit are dark and blurry is in keeping with its gritty subject matter.
Spoiler alert! Rewind of 'Amercian Idol' Top 20 results show Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:04PMWe live-blogged Thursday night's "American Idol" results show. Two guys and two girls were sent home, leaving the Top 16.
Fiber art featured in First Friday walk Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:28PMA number of activities mark tonight's First Friday Gallery Walkat downtown Decatur art galleries.
BRIARBROOK AUCTIONS Discovery Auction Wednesday March 3 Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 11:09PMOver 150 Box Lots at 5 pm , Main Auction 6 pm. Preview begins at 2 pm
CMW 2010 Hot Acts: Jets Overhead Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:16PMJets Overhead are trendsetters. They were supporting free music distribution for years before Radiohead even dreamed of In Rainbows . Their popularity has seen an explosion in the last two years, and now they'll play Canadian Music Week later this month in support of their new album, No Nations .
Album: Dan Berglund's Tonbruket, Tonbruket (Act) Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 8:58AMThe ex-EST bassist describes the touchstones for his new Swedish quartet as Pink Floyd, Röyksopp and everyone's favourite bearded Estonian mystic, Arvo Pärt. He could throw in Status Quo too, as DB proves partial to chugging, bass-driven boogie.
Between the raindrops, the festival raged on Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:48AMThe heavens parted over Future Music Festival yesterday, transforming Doomben Racecourse into a mud-soaked slip-n-slide, but the beat went on.
A festival of ... mud Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:45AMThe heavens parted over Brisbane's Future Music Festival, but the beat went on.
Jay Electronica Promises Debut Album, Multiple Collabo Projects This Year Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 1:12AMFollowing the success of his popular Just Blaze-produced track, "Exhibit C," producer/rapper Jay Electronica isn't resting on his laurels, he's hard at work preparing new music for the rest of the year -- including his official debut, Act III , as well as multiple collabo projects...
Digital movie making 101 Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 3:14PMWhether you want to tell the story of your family vacation, or merely preserve footage of your toddlers, here's how to get started making digital move magic.
Digital movie making 101 Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 3:09PMRemember the old fashioned home movies of yesteryear? They were filled with charm and heart, but relatively poor on quality. In the 1960s, parents used Super 8 cameras to film grainy reels of silent footage of children running around the yard in jerky movements.
Picture perfect pooch Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 2:30AMGot a few hundred bucks to splurge on your pet? Hire a photographer or artist to capture your pet's aura.
MOVIE MAN: 'Goodfellas' a great film about bad men Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 10:08AMGateHouse News ServiceGateHouse News Service With Martin Scorsese’s new movie, “Shutter Island,” opening this weekend in theaters, and his 1990 movie, “Goodfellas” re-released this week on a 20th anniversary Blu-ray disc, I thought it was a good time to make the argument that “Goodfellas” is the best movie of the last 25 years.
Two with Plainview ties to be inducted into Country Music Hall of Fame Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 12:43PMTwo country music stars with ties to the Plainview area will become the newest members of the Country Music Hall of Fame.
CMA Announces Jimmy Dean, Ferlin Husky, Billy Sherrill, and Don Williams as Newest Members of Country Music Hall of Fame Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 10:00AMThe Country Music Association announced today that Jimmy Dean, Ferlin Husky, Billy Sherrill, and Don Williams will become the newest members of the coveted Country Music Hall of Fame.
Samsung TL350 Shoots Video In 1080p Or At 1000 Fps, Take Your Pick Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 3:41PMNot to be upstaged by the TL500, the Samsung TL350 point-and-shoot offers its own unique bag of goodies: it shoots RAW, shoots video up to 1000fps, has an AMOLED display, and can capture 10MP stills while shooting 1080p video. (more…)
Samsung’s Rugged Cameras: AQ100 Stays In The Shallow End, SL605 Sits By The Pool Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 3:41PMSamsung’s AQ100 and SL605 are billed as being waterproof and durable, respectively, but they’re really not all that waterproof and durable. Still, the AQ100 shoots 720p video on the cheap, and can go for a dip, if not a dive. (more…)
Write to Know Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 1:07AMHigh school needs props to stage mid-1950's play
JON LEE AUCTION SERVICES ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES, VINTAGE CLOTHING AUCTION SUNDAY FEBRUARY 21ST NOON LATHAM CIRCLE MALL, Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 11:10PMA weekly newspaper serving the antiques and arts industry, collectors, and institutions. New information each week on antiques shows and auctions around the country and antiques dealer listings.
Kodak Continues to Bring Innovation to the Photo Category Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 11:05PMBuilding on the momentum it enjoys worldwide in retail solutions, specialty ...
Kodak Continues to Bring Innovation to the Photo Category Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 11:01PMANAHEIM, Calif.----Building on the momentum it enjoys worldwide in retail solutions, specialty and professional labs and studios, Eastman Kodak Company is announcing a host of new features and functionality enhancements in its digital printing solutions, along with new print media and film products, designed to deliver the best possible customer experience and productivity per square foot in the ...
Samsung TL350 Shoots 1080p Video and 1000fps Video, Take Your Pick [DigitalCameras] Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 2:19PMNot to be upstaged by the TL500, the Samsung TL350 point-and-shoot offers its own unique bag of goodies: it shoots RAW, shoots video up to 1000fps, has an AMOLED display, and can capture 10MP stills...
Ask Billboard: Olympics, Monica, Smokey Robinson Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 4:56PMReaders discuss Billboard chart entries from past Olympic Games, Monica's newest R&B hit and legends celebrating birthdays today.
Should Brandy Take This Rap Thing Serious? Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 12:24PMTi$e wrote: Necole, So i’m a brandy STAN…girl how did you miss her killin at Timbaland’s concert! Please post this! I mean her flow is sick! I’m not gonna front, she has a ...
Free Groove Armada download Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 10:28AMTo celebrate the release of Black Light, the ninth album from Groove Armada, The Independent is exclusively offering readers a free five-track download album. Included in this sampler album is the new single Paper Romance, plus two brand new tracks from the highly anticipated album Black Light, released on Monday 1 March.
Album: Alexandre Tharaud, Journal Intime (Virgin Classics) Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 6:24PMAlexandre Tharaud is the latest young piano whizz-kid to establish himself with an album of Chopin pieces, following hot on the heels of Alice Sara Ott's recent Complete Waltzes – though his Journal Intime is a more personal, anthology of Ballades, Nocturnes, Fantaisies and Mazurkas.
The New Phone from Sony Ericsson, the Vivaz Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 5:30PMOne of Sony Ericsson's new handsets due for the first quarter of 2010 is the Vivaz. More akin to the Satio rather than there Walkman series handsets, the Vivaz does a very good job of matching eye catching looks with impressive functionality.The first thing that strikes me about the Sony Ericsson Vivaz is its slimline looks, but...
Infinitec details Infinite USB Memory Device functionality ahead of launch Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 9:35AMSurely you remember Infinitec, right? You know -- that Dubai-based startup that first showcased its so-called Infinite USB memory device (IUM) at CES? Now that we've jogged your memory, we'd like to point out some new information on the product. We're told that the company is gearing up to officially launch the stick soon, promising ad hoc streaming from any Windows-based PC to just about ...
Bad to the bone Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 5:35AMBridges puts the heart in Crazy Heart by Scott Renshaw If I were picking a Jeff Bridges role that I thought would represent his finest work, and bring him the attention he has so long deserved as one of America's best actors, it probably wouldn't be his performance as Bad Blake in Crazy Heart. But really, isn't that nit-picking? With a Golden Globe victory already behind him, and an Oscar ...
Bono and boys seen hanging around Belfast bar Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 12:30AMIf you dander past Little Donegall Street in Belfast over the next few days and wonder if you have stepped back in time, don’t fret, it’s not the 1980s — despite the obvious reference. Related Stories Liam Gallagher’s Twitter rant over Peter Kay’s jibe on stage at Brits The Belfast voice known to X Factor fans everywhere Hollywood revisits The Quiet Man
Grammy Award Winning Artist Colbie Caillat to be Featured at MEDecision Party at HiMSS Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 8:15AMWAYNE, Pa.----MEDecision, Inc., a leading provider of collaborative healthcare management solutions, today announced that 2010 Grammy Award Winning Artist Colbie Caillat will perform at a networking event the company is sponsoring at the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society 2010 Conference and Exhibition.
The Swell Season to Play One Auckland Show Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 7:33PM“There are moments where inspiration, creativity and all out beauty combine in a way to make you feel like your heart might explode. To see The Swell Season is to have one of those moments.”
In Conversation with Robert Glasper Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 11:03AM“I'm dramatic,” Robert Glasper told me in 2005 for a Downbeat story. “I feel like an actor and a painter—all the arts in one. When I play, I won't sacrifice the vibe for some chops.”
Interview: Idris Elba, actor, The Wire Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 6:26PM'I CAME off The Wire and was like, 'here I am world!' And nothing, silence…" Idris Elba tails off, momentarily recalling Stringer Bell, the brooding, ruthlessl
Album: José James, Blackmagic (Brownswood) Sunday, February 14, 2010 @ 7:31AMSounding more confident, soulful and sexy than on his debut The Dreamer, NYC vocalist José James teams up with hip nu-jazz producers including Flying Lotus and Moodyman on 13 original tunes where the minimal backings emphasise his debt to Marvin Gaye rather than Gil Scott-Heron.
Swinging Bridge Auction SATURDAY, FEB. 13TH 2010 @TIME 11:00 AM 10 EAST MAIN ST (RTE 112) HUNTINGTON MA 01050 Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 11:18PMA weekly newspaper serving the antiques and arts industry, collectors, and institutions. New information each week on antiques shows and auctions around the country and antiques dealer listings.
Phoenix's chart rise sets new record Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 5:06PMIt's been said that slow and steady wins the race. And this week, pop/rock band Phoenix proves it, as its single "1901" rises to No. 1 on Billboard's Alternative chart in its 31st week on the tally -- the longest climb to the top in the chart's 21-year history.
The Brunettes — Paper Dolls Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 4:31PMAs fun and light as The Brunettes' fourth studio album is, listeners shouldn't ignore its social commentary.
Dante's Inferno Review Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 4:50AMKnights and Crosses
Chicken Head Maker Thursday, February 11, 2010 @ 3:04PMMany bands dream of combining various musical styles to create a completely new sound, only to discover that it's a bit like trying to make bechamel sauce; if you're not careful the creamy concoction you dreamed of will curdle into an evil-looking slop. Chicken Head Maker, who happily converged on the same live venue in Koenji, Tokyo, back in 2008, were confident they could succeed where many ...