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Chunk of ham can’t trip up this rising star Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 4:11PMDanielle LoPresti almost brings new meaning to the phrase “ham it up” in the riveting video for “Objectify,” a standout song from “Run With It,” her fourth album and third with her eclectic band, The Masses. The night before the second day of the video shoot in Los Angeles late last December, LoPresti, a longtime vegetarian, ate a small piece of ham. She spent the next 15 hours violently ill, so ...
ASEAN turns to music to cement ties Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 4:04PMHANOI — A major musical event is in the making for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and East Asia Summit meetings in Hanoi in October. Artists from the 10 countries making up ASEAN will form an orchestra to be conducted by the world-renowned Yoshikazu Fukumura.
Fontana Arts Festival draws big crowd; see video highlights Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 1:16PMThese were some of the dancers from Orgullo Mestizo who delighted the audience at the Fontana Arts Festival on July 22. For more photos and videos of the festival, visit the Herald News website in the upcoming week.
EUR on the Scene: Central Avenue Jazz Festival A Cultural Renaissance Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 5:42AM*Los Angeles City Councilmember Jan Perry (9th District) welcomed thousands of constituents and visitors alike to 43rd and Central Avenue for the 15th Annual Central Avenue Jazz Festival, July 24 and 25, 2010. It is hard to believe that we were celebrating the 15th Anniversary of this popular festival. I had the pleasure of attending [...]
FESTIVAL/CRUISE: Poncho Sanchez and His Latin Jazz Band, Free Concert 10/3, Yerba Buena Gardens Festival, San Francisco Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 8:16PMLinda Lucero, Executive/Artistic Director of Yerba Buena Gardens Festival (YBGF), today announced the 2010 'Latin Jazz Tardeada,' a free outdoor concert with Grammy-winning conguero Poncho Sanchez and His Latin Jazz Band on Sunday, October 3, 2010 at Yerba Buena Gardens in downtown San Francisco from 1:00pm--3:00pm. "Tardeada," meaning afternoon gathering or party, will be a celebration of the ...
Univisión subsidiary guilty of pay-for-play scheme Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 8:12PMA subsidiary of Spanish-language broadcast giant Univisión pleaded guilty Monday to charges that its former music recording division illegally engaged in pay-to-play schemes by giving cash to radio stations to air its songs. Univisión will pay $1 million to resolve the case and a related pay-for-play investigation, the company said.
Band Spotlight #18: Bang Data Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 5:21PMThe Best of the East Bay Party is only a week away! This means we only have a few artists left to feature before the main event; lucky for us, they bring a punch worthy of the pre-party hustle currently infusing the East Bay Express office. Today I bring you Bang Data, a real hybrid group that pulls together elements of traditional Latin pop, heavy metal and hip hop. It's an amazing concoction ...
Another prodigy in the Gainsbourg dynasty Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 10:36AMThe cigarette in hand may be a Gauloise, and not Noblesse. Otherwise, the Gainsbourg dynasty resembles Israel's musical clan, the Banai family. When it seems the family is about to dead end musically, another prodigy appears.
Cuban's Sexto Sentido comes to Bay Area Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 6:37AMSexto Sentido makes first visit to United States
Another prodigy in the Gainsbourg family dynasty Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 6:21PMThe cigarette in hand may be a Gauloise, and not Noblesse. Otherwise, the Gainsbourg dynasty resembles Israel's musical clan, the Banai family. When it seems the family is about to dead end musically, another prodigy appears.
LIVE MUSIC -- July 22 through July 31 Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 6:01PMSend event listings two weeks prior to publication. E-MAIL dwheeler@messengerpostmedia.com MAIL 73 Buffalo St., Canandaigua, NY 14424 FAX (585) 394-4160
Art show jury narrows exhibitor list Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 4:49PMTransformation, metamorphosis, conversion. All words to describe changes happening at SEAPARC Leisure Complex as volunteers put in countless hours to make the 2010 Sooke Fine Arts Show a reality.
Marblehead choreographer and dancer ‘virtually’ famous Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 1:20PMSinger, dancer, choreographer, makeup artist and Zumba master — it’s a wonder that 26-year-old Marblehead resident Liana Veda has time to breathe, let alone travel the world. But after winning the Wii “Just Dance” competition, Veda has been doing just that.
JetBlue Airways' Live from T5 Concert Series Proudly Presents Sarah McLachlan Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 12:00PMJetBlue Airways , the airline known for giving customers more free live entertainment in the skies, proudly announces an intimate, live performance by Sarah McLachlan on Thursday, July 29 at its state-of-the-art Terminal 5 at New York's John F.
The countries of Folkmoot USA Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 9:12AMLes Enfants du Morvan was founded in Dijon, France, which is located approximately 160 miles southeast of Paris. Morvan is a massive mountainous area lying just to the west of the Côte d'Or escarpment in the region of Burgundy, France.
Showtime Events Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 12:49AMJammin' in the Jubilee is on every Thursday evening at 7 p.m. at Jubilee Park in central Abbotsford. Enjoy a meal in the area and wander to the park to hear Back Door Slam (bluegrass)
Desi Hits! Universal, New Label for Indian Music Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 4:41PMUniversal Music is teaming with Desi Hits!, a company that promotes South Asian entertainment, to create a label for music with an Indian flavor.
World Artists can connect diverse cultures Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 7:11AMAn interpreter helped bridge the language gap when Russian musicians stayed overnight at the home of Roger and Lynne Barnes-Dale last spring.
PERFORMANCE/TOUR: Howard "Flagga" Duperly Plays Reggae on Florida's Serious Jazz Radio Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 5:19AMJamaican Howard "Flagga"Duperly hosts a reggae show, The Reggae Ride, on predominantly jazz radio WDNA 88.9FM in Florida. The non-profit radio, known worldwide as South Florida's premier jazz station utilizes two words, Serious Jazz, that, in a nutshell, brands its varied programming. But, while jaz...
Jersey Shore Soundtrack Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 5:01AMA top story from this week. The Jersey Shore Soundtrack is coming next week, here is the official word
Travel calendar: Shakespeare hits Central Coast, Tahoe Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 2:10AMEvents and happenings in the world of travel from the Bay Area and other destinations in California.
Tour stops: This concert season, top acts suffer Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 8:36PMIt’s been a rough summer for major concert tours. Just ask Christina Aguilera, who canceled her whole tour, or the once-seemingly invincible Jonas Brothers, who sliced several dates off their planned U.S. outing while slashing prices at others.
Recreation Notes Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 7:22AMThe Grosse Ile Recreation Department offers a variety of classes and programs. For more information on these and other offerings, call 675-2364.
Middle Main opens 2-week arts festival - From the Poughkeepsie Journal Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 2:11AMCaribbean music filled the air Friday, and dancers in colorful Mexican costumes caught the eyes of spectators as a two-week arts festival kicked off in the City of Poughkeepsie.
Coming Events Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 8:00PMThe Tsawwassen Library puppeteers offer a charming theatre experience to children and accompanying adults alike. Drop in to enjoy a different story every second Thursday of the month.
Datebook for July 16 to 21 Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 6:26PM• Sierra Repertory Theatre will present “Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” through Aug. 29 at the Fallon House Theater in Columbia State Historic Park. Curtain times are 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 8 p.m. Saturdays and 2 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and Wednesdays.
Lawyers of 1-800-Cantaso Join New York State in Honoring Latin Music King Tito Puente, Announce Upcoming Tribute Concert Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 3:10PMLawyers of 1-800-Cantaso, along with New York State Senate President Malcolm A. Smith, Assemblywoman Carmen E. Arroyo, and Tito Puente, Jr., are pleased to announce an upcoming tribute concert dedicated to the memory of NYC Latin music legend Tito Puente.
Los Lobos at 37 (and counting) Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 12:19AMDavid Hidalgo stood on a concrete loading dock outside the tiny recording studio where he and the other members of Los Lobos were working feverishly on the final track for their new album, "Tin Can Trust."
New Music Seminar NYC 2010 Kicks Off with Exclusive NMS Opening Night Party - July 19th, NYC Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 11:00AMNew music seminar opening night party, July 19th at Webster Hall, New York City featuring performances by: Naughty by Nature, Kat Deluna, Cucu Diamantes, Mickey Factz, Matt White and DJ Rana. Hosted by Margaret Cho and Rob Cantrell with special performances by Margaret Cho and Rob Cantrell
Muse, Kylie take stage at Glastonbury Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 10:52AMBritain's Glastonbury Festival has sweltered in soaring temperatures with a show from rock superstars Muse.
R.E.M. - Fables of the Reconstruction: Deluxe Edition Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 2:41AMIt says something about the perversity of REM circa 1985 that the still relatively obscure quartet recorded their cracked Southern Gothic masterpiece Fables of the Reconstruction in what was, to all intents and purposes, the exact opposite of the environment that inspired the songs.
Cuban Band Valle Son Releases Their First Independent Album "Un Poquito de Todo" Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 2:05AMValle Son, a multi-genre Cuban band from Viñales (Cuba) independently releases their first album "Un Poquito de Todo" and the single "Regalame Tu Amor" on iTunes and Amazon.com.
July Calendar of Events Monday, July 12, 2010 @ 10:47PMJuly 14: McFoster's Restaurant, 38th and Harney, presents "Ask Not," a documentary that explores the "Don't ask, Don't tell" policy's effects on gay and lesbian soldiers and service members at 7 p.m. Free and open to public, followed by discussion. July 16: Music and Movies #2 2010, Holland Performing Arts Center, 13th and Douglas Streets.
Cuban 'Queen of the Bolero' dies at 87 Monday, July 12, 2010 @ 8:50PMOlga Guillot, the Cuban singer known as the "Queen of the Bolero," died at a hospital Monday in Miami, Florida. She was 87.
Olga Guillot, legendary Cuban singer, dead at 86 Monday, July 12, 2010 @ 6:36PMOlga Guillot, the legendary Cuban singer who became the first Latin artist to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York, died today. She was 86.
Emilio steals show at Tejano awards Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 11:24PMFans jumped to their feet and several rushed to the stage as an energetic-looking Emilio Navaira joined his brother Raulito during the latter's performance of “Como le Hare.”
Ramazzotti brings Latin energy to the stage Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 4:30PMEros Ramazzott performed live in concert at the “Iolanda Balas Soter” Stadium in Bucharest, Saturday evening, offering the couple of thousand fans present a set full of passion and energy including both his hits and songs from his latest album, “Ali e radici”.
Album: Anywhere on This Road, Various Artists (Sound of the World) Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 1:11PMWhen Charlie Gillett died four months ago, the world music business lost its first and greatest broadcasting champion.
African-American Heritage Festival brings music, dance to park Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 7:50AMChillicothe residents celebrated African-American Heritage through music and dance Saturday in Yoctangee Park. At the annual African-American Heritage Festival, local and regional artists shared song and dance, and vendors sold merchandise and food.
HELPERS ~ Udated 04.23.09 Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 7:14AMA support group for family members and friends of alcoholics meets each week at the Alachua Club, 32 N. Third in Fernandina Beach at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday and at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. For more information, call 261-7175 or 261-1813.
Rhythm never stops for percussionist Escovedo Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 2:23AMAs a kid running the streets of West Oakland in the 1940s, Pete Escovedo never imagined he would achieve world fame as a Latin percussionist. He realized how far he'd come last year when he played at the White House for President Obama in a Hispanic Heritage... Barack Obama - United States - President - History - Song
Travel calendar: Reno Artown runs through July Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 2:03AMEvents and happenings in the world of travel from the Bay Area and other destinations in California.
Best entertainment bets for July 11-15 Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 12:13AMHere's the best in Twin Cities entertainment for July 11-16.
Hispanic Fiesta Rolls On the Waterfront Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 8:53PMThe 27 annual Hispanic Fiesta, part of the PECO multicultural series, will descend on the waterfront this Sunday July 11. Recreation - Makes and Models - Fiesta - Ford - Autos
KITSAP CALENDAR: July 16 to 22 Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 5:43PMCentrum's Summer Festival season kicks into high gear, with chamber musicians and writers holding court in Port Townsend.
Festival of the Lakes offers diverse musical feast Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 4:16AMThe artists at this year's Festival of the Lakes will take divergent paths, as the musical wave rolls out rhythm and blues, country, alternative rock, local pop and Latin fare.The Hammond bash has national acts in store, along with Northwest Indiana favorites.Set for Wolf Lake Memorial Park at Calumet Avenue and 121st Street, the concerts will be complemented by food vendors, a beer garden and a ...
Yum! Stanislaus County Fair celebrates flavors across valley Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 1:56AMFlavors long have been at the forefront of the Stanislaus County Fair — corn dog flavors, funnel cake flavors, roasted corn flavors. It's a natural journey, then, for this year's theme to follow that trail from the Turlock fairgrounds all the way across the region.
The Bobby Matos Latin Jazz Ensemble at the Saville Theater Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 1:43AMBobby Matos Latin Jazz Ensemble Saville Theater, San Diego City College San Diego, CA June 29, 2010 Tuesday's concert was another excellent installment in the "Jazz Live" series, promoted and co-sponsored by San Diego City College and one of the few true jazz radio station's left in our country, KSDS Jazz 88. Once a month during the regular school year, (and twice a month in the summer ...
What to do in Steamboat for July 9 to 15 Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 1:24AMOnce a professional boxer and furniture factory worker, American singer-songwriter Paul Thorn turned to telling stories through bluesy country rock. Thorn plays at 9 p.m. Saturday at Ghost Ranch Saloon.
Exeter news briefs Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 1:21AM"Make a Splash ...; Read!" at the Exeter Public Library this summer. Children set their own weekly reading goals. If their reading goal is met, participants will play a game and win a prize. The program is geared to children age 3 and older. Sign-ups are ongoing throughout the six-week program.