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At Both Conventions, a Band Salutes Anarchy
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 03:42:58 -0000
Rage Against the Machine, a rap-metal band formed in 1991 and known for its big noise and ferocious politics, formed an ad-hoc convention in opposition to both major parties.
Music: Like Opera Inspiring It, ‘Rent’ Is Set to Endure
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 01:42:44 -0000
With the closing of the Broadway production, the phenomenon that is “Rent” will start to fade, but the work of its composer, Jonathan Larson, will endure.
Music Review | Tricky: Darkness, Onstage and in Song
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 00:52:15 -0000
Tricky, the English trip-hop pioneer, plunged listeners into his bleary, ominous songs at the Fillmore New York on Thursday night.
The Saturday Profile: From the Cuban Underground, a Punk Rocker’s Protest Reverberates
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 05:53:44 -0000
Gorki Luis Águila Carrasco’s off-color, ear-splitting lyrics led the Cuban government to charge him with “social dangerousness.”
Executive Pursuits: A Slow Route to Being Maestro
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 05:36:07 -0000
Mastering the cello may be more difficult than achieving eternal inner peace, and almost equally rewarding.
A Comic’s Second Life, Despite a Deadly Overdose
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:55:04 -0000
Mitch Hedberg’s final album, “Do You Believe in Gosh?,” offers a chance to hear a comedian whom fans have been missing for more than three years.

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T-Pain named songwriter of the year
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 21:30:00 -0500
Music News: BMI hands out Urban Awards -- T-Pain received the songwriter of the year award and shared the title of producer of the year with Jonathan "J.R." Rotem and Kanye West at BMI's Urban Awards, handed out Thursday at the Wilshire Theater in Beverly Hills.
Goldwyn snags Samuel's 'Streets'
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:05:51 -0500
Music News: Film is based on Glenn M. Stewart's 'City Club' -- Samuel Goldwyn Films has nabbed U.S. rights to Rachel Samuel's "Dark Streets," based on Glenn M. Stewart's stage musical "The City Club."
'Monk's' two title tunes take Emmys
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:04:43 -0500
Music News: Beal, Newman hit winning notes with themes -- It was like giving a manager the boot -- or at least a gentle shove -- during a pennant-winning season. Jeff Beal's main title theme for "Monk" won an Emmy following the show's 2002 debut. Even so, for the second season, a Randy Newman tune replaced Beal's.
Composer Pierre Van Dormael dies
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:23:43 -0500
Music News: Scored 'Toto the Hero,' 'Eighth Day' -- Belgian jazz guitarist and composer Pierre Van Dormael died on Wednesday in Brussels. He was 56.
Beta Records amped for TV
Wed, 03 Sep 2008 21:00:00 -0500
Music News: Online music site to produce show -- Beta Records, an online music site for unsigned bands that uses fans to drive its A&R activities, will produce 52 episodes of "Beta Records TV" that will begin airing Oct. 25 in 140 U.S. markets, including the top 15.
Musical tunes up for sale?
Wed, 03 Sep 2008 16:04:46 -0500
Music News: Rodgers and Hammerstein mum on rumors -- The Rodgers and Hammerstein Org is keeping mum on rumors and reports that its catalog of classic showtunes is up for grabs.

 

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Ceilidhs - Aberdeen based promoter representing Ceilidh bands across Scotland and the UK. Bands biographies, MP3s, videos, dancing instruction and booking information.
Meta Description: [ Promoting Aberdeen's finest Ceilidh bands both locally in Aberdeen and across Scotland, including Iron Broo Ceilidh band and Keltic Lynx Ceilidh band. ]

Fleming Tamulevich Agency - An artist representative agency, representing artists from the US, Canada, the British Isles and Australia. Artists represented include Greg Brown, Ani DiFranco and Joh Gorka.

Foxy Music - Scottish-based agency representing Folk, Blues, Roots and Celtic artists including Rod Clements, the Coal Porters, Pipedreams and Emily Druce.

Front of House Entertainment - Music booking agency representing artists in the Folk, Blues and Celtic genres. Includes roster of artists, news and contact details.
Meta Description: [ Front of House Entertainment is a website with info about folk music in and around Calgary. ]

Iconic Music - Full information, biographies and concert dates for a roster of Folk artists. Includes photos and links.

International Ceilidh Collective - Provides music services with Scottish traditional music. Contact details and multi-media samples.
Meta Description: [ International Ceilidh Collective provide global music services with quality and tradition, from Scotland's finest performers. ]

Ixtlan Artists Group - Represents a group of international performers of different traditions and cultures. Artist roster, news, media center, educational events, and contact information.

Music Tree Artist Management - Folk and traditional bookings. Includes current artists and contact information.
Meta Description: [ Traditional, contemporary and original folk music, dance, storytelling and multi-media artists. ]

Nancy Carlin Associates - An artist talent and management agency which books North America tours for Folk, Ethnic and World musicians. Includes a roster of current artists, tour schedules, and FAQs.
Meta Description: [ Nancy Carlin Associates is a full service talent agency representing musicians touring North America ]

Northern Star Bookings - A booking agency concerned with Scandinavian influenced Folk bands internationally. Offices in Ridderkerk, The Netherlands.

Noteworthy Productions - Artist representation for Clandestine, Linda Dunn, Hot Soup!, Seamus Kennedy, Debi Smith and Tanglefoot.

Producciones Sonakay and Larachí Flamenca - Produces and promotes Flamenco shows, and artists. Information on the genre, and a portfolio of projects undertaken. Based in Spain.

Routes Records - Angela Harris, a recording artist and songwriter offering consultations to musicians in the genre.
Meta Description: [ Routes Records is an independent company which supports artists, musicians, songwriters and recording studios in their business relations regarding music. Rates are based on negotiations within individual contracts. Contact: Angela Harris, Founder/Manager at roots.music@telus.net or phone 6... ]

Stoneyport Agency - Edinburgh-based agency representing Scots and Irish Folk music and some Blues artists. Their roster and gig-list includes Eric Bogle, Bert Jansch, Dick Gaughan, and others. Contact details.
Meta Description: [ Dick Gaughan ]

Sue Duffy Associates - Represents acoustic and visual artists grounded in tradition. Artist roster, biographies and booking information.
Meta Description: [ Representing Perfect Strangers, Fingal, Randal Bays, Daithi Sproule, James Keane, Jody Stecher, Bill Evans,Pete Wernick, Banshee in the Kitchen, Chris Brashear, Peter McLaughlin, David Nigel Lloyd ]

The Walnut Street Music Company - A company focused on the genre, offering artist representation, concerts production, deficit removal for not-for-profit performing arts organizations, and consultation for community festivals and events. Based in Manitoba, Canada.

Three's Company Ltd - An artists' collective dedicated to raising the profile of British folk music, song and dance. Performer profiles, audio samples, news and gig-dates.

www.noteable.co.nz - Offers services in event management, music promotion and links in New Zealand.