Defending NBA 2K League champions Wizards District Gaming advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals with a 2-0 Knicks Gaming sweep on Friday in Dallas. The Wizards will face NetsGC on Saturday for a spot in the NBA 2K League Finals in September. The Nets beat second-seeded Venom GT Hornets 2-0 …
Read More »Asleep at the Wheel Celebrates 50 Years of Country Music at Penn’s Peak at Jim Thorpe on April 8, 2022
Added on 08/27/2021 NEPA stage staff country, Jim Thorpe, Penn’s Peak Of Press release: It was announced today that the 10 Grammy Award-winning western swing group Asleep at the wheel, who is celebrating 50 years of country music with a new album this year, will perform at Penn’s peak in …
Read More »The late Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts explored his love of jazz in New Orleans | Music
When Charlie Watts visited the New Orleans Jazz Museum’s “Drumsville” exhibit in July 2019, it was not as a dilettante. An avid jazz student, collector, and practitioner, Watts already knew James Black, Baby Dodds, and other big names from New Orleans represented in the exhibit. He poured over the text, …
Read More »Ikea launches into glam rock with the collaboration of Zandra Rhodes | Fashion
It can be tricky to unbox, but shoppers may soon find that Ikea’s no-frills minimalism has been given a little glam-rock touch thanks to one of Britain’s most famous fashion designers. Dame Zandra Rhodes announced that she had designed a line of household products for the Swedish furniture chain, a …
Read More »Country music icon Loretta Lynn is safe after flood-hit Tennessee ranch, but foreman is among those missing
Through Don Sweeney, Charlotte Watcher Updated: 33 minutes ago Posted: 33 minutes ago Loretta Lynn poses at the Loretta Lynn Ranch on September 13, 2019, in Tennessee. (Brett Carlsen / Getty Images for Cracker Barrel) Deadly floods in Tennessee have flooded a ranch owned by Loretta Lynn, but her family …
Read More »Charlotte Motor Speedway and Blue Cross NC Raise Nearly $ 30,000 in Drive-in to Drive Out Hunger Movie Series
CONCORD, NC (WBTV) – This summer, Charlotte Motor Speedway (Speedway) and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC), as well as Speedway Children’s Charities (SCC), raised nearly $ 30,000 to help improve food security for local families through Speedway’s Drive-in to Drive Out Hunger film series. …
Read More »Rumer delighted to be back at the Rye International Jazz & Blues Festival
Rumer – photo by Alan Messer She is delighted to be back for 2021 (August 26-30). âI remember it was really, really good, a really nice festival, a great group of people all working together and all involved in the community. âI think it was maybe the last show in …
Read More »Carlton Blues has yet to hire coach David Teague
Carlton delayed an appeal over coach David Teague’s future and said he would be involved in talks about the club’s broad review before a final appeal. Teague and his manager Liam Pickering had said over the weekend that they believed a decision on Teague’s future would be made as early …
Read More »Miranda Lambert, Tim McGraw and Kevin Costner among Minnesota State Fair Grandstand Headliners
Tickets are available via Etix, by phone at 800-514-3849 and in person at the State Fairgrounds box office. Here is an overview of what is available. Miranda Lambert August 26: Country star Miranda Lambert began writing songs as a teenager in Texas, and in 2003 placed third in the first …
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A cocker spaniel that fell from a cliff was rescued by the crew of a lifeboat. The alert was given to emergency teams for a search and rescue at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 21. The dog, named Tug, was walking with his owner in Little Orme, Llandudno, when he …
Read More »Ranking of Rudy Gobert among the best centers in the NBA
In today’s NBA, the central position shares a similarity with Gene Wilder: People can’t stop seem to stop announcing it’s dead. Unlike the late great comedian, however, the NBA great man never died. Utah Jazz has one of the best in the Association with Rudy Gobert, but how does he …
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Manchester City looked a bit out of step against Spurs last weekend and crashed in a 1-0 defeat. Perhaps the home side were pushed to show Harry Kane what he would miss if he traded London for Manchester, which prompted the team to defeat the Blues. But against Norwich on …
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American country singer Morgan Wallen, whose career imploded when he was filmed making a racial slur, is now attempting a return to music. According to Deadline, Wallen’s label Big Loud has released a new single “Sand In My Boots”, taken from Wallen’s massive hit album, “Dangerous: The Double Album”. The …
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It was a perfect day for imperfect music of all genres. PorcheRokr 2021. As rock, folk, punk and alternative bands played their instruments on Saturday in Akron’s Highland Square neighborhood, thousands of local residents meandered along the West Market and side streets, soaking up the sweet variety. and the late …
Read More »Cleo Sol: Mother review – intimate and spacious soul-jazz | Soul
Bis known as one of the voices of the mysterious pre-soul group Sault, Cleo Sol delivers their second solo album with little context. Three figures adorn the cover: Sol, a baby and the photo of a young woman on the wall behind. We have to assume that the three are …
Read More »Blue sky thought helps UK ice cream trade keep their cool | Food industry
Last July, Filippo Mancini, a fourth generation ice cream maker, hosted the Belly Banger competition from his shop on Prestwick Beach Esplanade in Ayrshire. Bettors paid £ 7.50 for 12 scoops – ‘whatever flavors you want, a little cookie on top and some cream’. They had 15 minutes to eat …
Read More »North Melbourne salary cap, Jake Riccardi Carlton, Blues and Giants business history
After missing Josh Kelly, North Melbourne has “money to spend”. Additionally, another player could be added to the Giants-Blues’ business history and Gerard Healy’s warning to clubs chasing Adam Cerra. Get all the latest news and updates on player movements in AFL Commercial Whispers! Watch the 2021 Toyota AFL Premiership …
Read More »Rock Hill SC Teacher of the Year Named: Medina of Northwestern
ROCK HILL With a nervous laugh, in front of thousands of colleagues Tuesday afternoon, Amy Medina waved in front of a camera. Hundreds of teachers waited impatiently behind her in the bleachers of the Northwestern High School gymnasium. And even more – teachers, support staff, administrators, Rock Hill Schools board …
Read More »“A sense of pride”: the artistic director relishes the return of the jazz festival
Breadcrumb Links Local News âThere is always a sense of pride when the event takes place,â said Kevin Tobin, artistic director of the Saskatchewan Jazz Festival. Author of the article: Dave deibert ⢠Saskatoon StarPhoenix Artistic Director of the Saskatchewan Jazz Festival Kevin Tobin Photo by Liam Richards /Saskatoon StarPhoenix …
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It’s only been a few months since Thomas Rhett released his fifth studio album, Country again: side A, but the singer tossed fans a curve on Friday August 6 and shared something brand new. It’s “Redneck Be Like”, a fun, rhythmic hymn perfectly synchronized with its return to the road …
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You couldn’t talk about Udoka Azubuike’s rookie season without also touching on all the peripheral baggage that has become associated with the young great man’s burgeoning tenure with the Utah Jazz. The perception that using the 27th overall selection in the 2020 NBA Draft on him was a reach. Confusion …
Read More »McKay in doubt, Walsh all clear for the Blues
Carlton’s spearhead Harry McKay will almost certainly miss the AFL’s clash with Port Adelaide with a shoulder injury as he clings to a lead in the Coleman medal race. But in better news for the Blues under fire, midfielder Sam Walsh is set to play this week despite an ankle …
Read More »Country music star Lee Brice arrives at Farm Progress Show
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Read More »Rock Hill Schools Expands Pre-K Classes, Helping Nearly 60 More Students
ROCK HILL, SC (WBTV) – This is a problem many of you have probably encountered – trying to get your student into pre-k. Between the waiting list and the refusals, there is a point that some parents just want to give up. Rock Hill Schools is trying to make this …
Read More »Jazz & Beyond music festival kicks off in Carson City on August 13
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An entrance to the Blue Water Bridge has been closed due to congested traffic as Canada Border Services Agency workers go on strike. The ramp to the bridge from Pine Grove Avenue is closed, Port Huron deputy chief Marcy Kuehn said at 3 p.m. Friday. The police are on site …
Read More »University of Wisconsin removes rock seen as sign of racism
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Read More »By The Numbers: The Sweet Sounds of the Jazz Festival Returns to Saskatoon
Breadcrumb Links Local News The Saskatchewan Jazz Festival, after a year of absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic, returns to the front of the Saskatoon music scene on Saturday evening. Author of the article: Dave deibert ⢠Saskatoon StarPhoenix Musician Kim Salkeld and his band performing with the Gillian Snider …
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The US Navy may have the Blue Angels, but we have Angel Blue, at least for one night. The high-flying soprano, who performs with the Santa Fe Opera Orchestra on Saturday, August 7, has been a highly regarded soloist in America and abroad for over a decade. However, public awareness …
Read More »Country musician linked to LaGrange dies – LaGrange Daily News
Country music artist Rasie Michael Bailey, known by his stage name “Razzy” Bailey, passed away this week at the age of 82. According to previous LDN articles compiled by Troup County Archivist Lewis Powell, Bailey was a former resident of LaGrange. His previous wife, Sandra, now deceased, was from LaGrange. …
Read More »Dwayne ‘the Rock’ Johnson’s Project Rock releases new football gear
The Project Rock Football Pack includes reversible mesh tops, hoodies, crampons and more Rock / Under Armor Project Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s latest Project Rock collection with Under Armor released today and focuses on football gear. Johnson played football at the University of Miami but was not drafted into the …
Read More »Prices of Honda City, Jazz and others in India have gone up
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Read More »Rock Co. Sheriff’s Office to Attend Four National Evening Events
ROCK COUNTY, Wisconsin (WMTV) – This year the Rock County Sheriff’s Office will be participating in four National Night Out events at various locations. According to the Rock Co. Sheriff’s Office, National Nights provide an opportunity for citizens and officers to interact to promote police-community partnerships. Staff and equipment will …
Read More »Free jazz concerts at Solaris Plaza allow Colorado musicians to gain exposure
Vail Jazz @ Solaris is a free concert series that features a different Colorado jazz band every Sunday night. Last Sunday, the Coração Brazilian Quartet from Denver performed on the festival stage.Steven pope The Vail Jazz Festival is in full swing as it enters its final full month of programming. …
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Read More »Anonymous country singer tips Waffle House waiter $ 1,000
A waiter at Waffle House in North Carolina was shocked by a $ 1,000 tip from an anonymous country music star. The waiter, Shirell “Honey” Lackey, wrote about the surprising interaction in a shared Facebook post in late July. Lackey wrote that she had thought “long and hard” about whether …
Read More »MIDEAST STOCKS Saudi Arabia Leads Major Gulf Markets Up; Top-notch massive sales hit Egypt
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Read More »Caleb Kennedy to perform at Greenville Country Music Fest
Caleb Kennedy has announced that he will be performing this year at the Greenville Country Music Fest on September 11 at the CCNB Amphitheater at Heritage Park in Simpsonville. âThis is actually the first real big concert I’ve been to,â Kennedy said. “And I’m going to play it. It’s crazy.” …
Read More »Tokyo 2020 – “Hit rock bottom” – Jack Laugher reveals he almost stopped diving, before bronze in Tokyo
Jack Laugher says he almost gave up the sport after hitting “rock bottom” and falling asleep crying, but says he feels again after winning Olympic bronze in diving at Tokyo 2020. The 26-year-old returned to his best as he challenged Chinese pair Xie Siyi and Wang Zongyuan in the 3m …
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Read More »Country star Morgan Wallen addresses past use of racial slurs
In his first interview in six months, disgraced country star Morgan Wallen said he was unaware of her using a racial insult. What would you like to know Country star Morgan Wallen opened up about his use of racial slurs in his first interview in six months on ABC’s “Good …
Read More »Ohio Marlins Even Goes Against Jazz In Double Head | Sports
RICHMOND, Ind. – The Ohio Marlins hit a tie with the Richmond Jazz in a brace Thursday with the home side GLSCL winning Game 1 13-6 but falling in Game 2 4-15. FIRST GAME: Marlins 13, Jazz 6 In the first duo clash on Thursday night, it was the Marlins …
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Construction on the Thunder Rock subdivision could begin within the next two to three weeks after the positive results of a Public Improvement District bond sale. Marble Falls City Council discussed the results at its July 20 meeting. “I am delighted to tell you that we have bond pricing and …
Read More »Rare blue lobster caught by a fisherman, then released. The photos are viral | Trend
âSuch a beautiful blue! a Facebook user commented on the rare blue lobster. POSTED JUL 21, 2021 7:09 PM IST A fisherman from Massachusetts, USA, stumbled upon an extraordinary discovery: a rare blue lobster. Photos of the find have since gone viral after being shared on Facebook. Captain Joe and …
Read More »Ronnie Misap Remains Influential In Country Music With New Album, Tour
Age is just a number, and for people who love what they do for a career, that’s not what keeps them from doing what they love, no matter what their age. I’ve written about great country music performers often, and no list of their top musicians would be complete without …
Read More »Winthrop Eagles AD Ken Halpin leaves for work Big 10
The position of Sporting Director of Winthrop is now up for grabs. Ken Halpin, who had served as athletic director at Rock Hill University since May 2016, is moving to a position in the Big Ten sports administration, a source in the Eagles sports department told the Herald. . His …
Read More »Pine Grill Jazz Reunion will present works inspired by music | Local News
The 32nd Annual Pine Grill Jazz Reunion will take place from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on August 1 and 8 in Martin Luther King Jr. Park with a new element this year: the performers will join the performers on stage, completing a work by art inspired by music. âI …
Read More »Blue Jays hope Pearson can be a ‘short-term’ succession option
TORONTO – Nate Pearson is working on a return as a reliever after his troublesome groin issues were attributed to a sports hernia, giving the Toronto Blue Jays a potentially revolutionary addition to their reliever box on the home stretch. General manager Ross Atkins revealed the news during a Zoom …
Read More »WisBEACH Rock Festival organizers monitor Covid rules
Organizers of the WisBEACH Rock Festival say they are monitoring government advice on the need to put coronavirus measures in place for next month’s event. SLADE – which rose to prominence during the glam rock era of the 70s – is the star of the free August 8 event. It …
Read More »Brighten up your shelves with these unique bookends on Etsy
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Bookends are more than just random items to keep your free standing books from falling. They are also works of art, small sculptures, to keep your books company while keeping them upright. So …
Read More »Blue Origin launches live updates: what to know about Jeff Bezos’ trip to space & how to watch
Bezos and three others are expected to launch at the edge of space on Tuesday. Share on FacebookShare on twitterEmail this article Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is expected to explode at the edge of space and spend a few minutes outside Earth’s atmosphere on Tuesday during his company’s Blue Origin …
Read More »Chinook Fest returns, focused on country and roots-rock | Local
The organizers of the Chinook Fest announced last week a lineup rich in country, roots and American music for the return of the festival in September. Headlining roots rock group The Band of Heathens from Austin, TX is the biggest name at the festival from September 10-12. They have appeared …
Read More »Canadian country music star pays tribute to relative killed in Kelowna crane collapse | iINFOnews
Cailen Vilness died in a crane collapse in Kelowna. Image Credit: GoFundMe July 19, 2021 – 3:24 PM Canadian country music singer Aaron Pritchett wrote a touching tribute to one of the victims of the Kelowna Crane collapse, whom he considered a nephew. “On Monday July 12th, my family lost …
Read More »Marlins put infielders Jazz Chisholm and Garrett Cooper on IL
WASHINGTON Miami Marlins placed Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Garrett Cooper on 10-Day Injury List Monday after sustaining left arm injuries Sunday in Philadelphia. Chisholm injured his left shoulder during a diving catch attempt late in the first inning in the Marlins’ loss to the Philadelphia Phillies, and Cooper injured his …
Read More »Three days left to get vaccinated under the Blue Whale at New York Museum – NBC New York
Three months after debuting as one of the most exciting places to get vaccinated in New York City, the US Museum of National History announced the conclusion of the city’s vaccination campaign under the iconic Blue Whale. While COVID-19 vaccines will still be administered at the Upper West Side Museum, …
Read More »Pop Country Duo Render Sisters Delivers Sassy Advice For Former Boyfriends In A “Little Dreamer” Harmony Infused Acoustic Bop | state
NASHVILLE, Tennessee., July 19, 2021 / PRNewswire-PRWeb / – Pop-country duo Render Sisters continue an impressive year with their upcoming fourth single, “Little Dreamer,” a song that finds the harmonious sisters of Arkansas offering playful but candid advice to old boyfriends. âThe idea behind the song actually started when we …
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In a year of firsts in the majors, Collin Morikawa could have surpassed them all. His four-day performance at the British Open was unlike anything seen at Royal St. George’s, even in such perfect weather for the English coast. In his first real test of links golf, Morikawa didn’t bug …
Read More »Part 1 – The Daily Chronicle of Utah
It’s been over three weeks since the 2020-21 season of the Utah Jazz storybook ended unceremoniously at the hands of the LA Clippers. Jazz fans are trying to rationalize how a 52-game winning team, leading the Western Conference, could fail so dramatically in the playoffs. So how did Jazz lead …
Read More »Rare blue lobster found in Gloucester
Local The New England Aquarium predicts that one in two million lobsters is blue. Toby Burnham holds the rare blue lobster for Good Morning Gloucester photos before tossing it into the ocean. Joey Ciaramitaro / Hello Gloucester The ocean wasn’t the only blue off Gloucester yesterday: Saturday morning, a local …
Read More »National High School Finals Rodeo Event Brings Cowboy Hats and Country Music to the Railyard | Local
Cameron Thomas of Union County, Ky., Watches the horns of a moving steer during a roping competition Saturday during Exploring Lincoln Day festivities at the Railyard. Stuart’s Tyson Stracke aims his lasso for the hind legs after his partner roped the ox’s head in a lasso competition on Saturday during …
Read More »Emily Blunt and Jack Whitehall Sent Joke Videos to Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson | Entertainment
Emily Blunt and Jack Whitehall sent “condescension” videos to Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson to teach him the action moves. The trio formed a close bond when they worked together on “Jungle Cruise” and the 38-year-old actress felt sorry for director Jaume Collet-Serra because he often had to berate them for …
Read More »Family planning to open jazz club loses thousands in flooded storage unit northeast of El Paso
EL PASO, Texas – The monsoon season has taken its toll on roads, rooftops and now storage sheds. A family who suffered thousands of dollars in property damage from recent flooding contacted ABC-7 in hopes of helping others avoid a similar fate. The Robertson family had rented a storage shed …
Read More »High School Football: Terrell Gives The Blue Devils A Reason To Return To Battlefield | High school
Support local journalism Your subscription makes our report possible. {{featured_button_text}} Terrell has thrown 100 yards in each of the Blue Devils’ last two games, scoring 103 and one against Rock Ridge and racking up 119 and a career-high two touchdowns in the season finale with Sherando. While Harrison ultimately led …
Read More »John Carter Cash + Wife Welcome Baby Boy
John Carter Cash and his wife, Ana Cristina Cash, have welcomed their second child. According to a social media post, the couple welcomed a son named James Kristoffer Cash on Friday, July 16. Ana Cristina took to Instagram on Saturday July 17 to share two adorable photos of the newborn …
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Pokémon GO Credit: Niantic Niantic started some special research alongside the Mythical Pokemon Mew all these years ago, so it’s only fitting that he is adding new mechanics to the system here with the Mythical Pokemon Meloetta. The team actually appeared to be testing this feature during the Bidoof event, …
Read More »The Great Lakes Water Authority reports an electricity problem at the Detroit Blue Hill pumping station on Friday
DETROIT – The Blue Hill pumping station in Detroit experienced an “external power quality problem” on Friday amid heavy rainfall, according to the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA). Officials said the issue has since been resolved. GLWA said it will conduct a post-event analysis and work with residents of the …
Read More »Faster Horses Throws Party For Huge Country Music Crowd
BROOKLYN – For tens of thousands of people at the Faster Horses Festival, this was an old-fashioned type of stimulus and a new type of pandemic relief. Michigan’s first major music festival since 2019 kicked off on Friday, instantly accelerating the concert scene from 0 to 40,000 as many country …
Read More »Rock around the Park offers unique challenges at Lamoureux Park
Content of the article Stroll in Lamoureux Park on a beautiful afternoon? Why not take part in a new challenge launched by the City of Cornwall? Content of the article Launched Wednesday, Rock around the Park is a musical challenge that takes place over eight stations. It starts at the …
Read More »Afrofest and Block Party Drive-in concerts scheduled for the Beaches International Jazz Festival this weekend – Beach Metro Community News
The Afrofest Showcase driving concerts are scheduled for this Saturday and Sunday at Guildwood GO Station as part of this month’s Beaches International Jazz Festival. The Beaches International Jazz Festival continues this weekend with drive-in Afrofest and Block Party concerts. It’s the 33 of the festivalrd year, and as it …
Read More »With students returning to campus in the fall, LA Care and Blue Shield Promise Health Plans Community Resource Centers are offering FREE back-to-school assistance to communities in need.
LOS ANGELES, July 16, 2021 / PRNewswire / – In preparation for the return to face-to-face classes this fall, the LA Care Health Plan and Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan Community Resource Centers are hosting a series of back-to-school events where they will provide 25,000 bags FREE backpacks …
Read More »Artist Spotlight: Country Music Singer Russell Dickerson on Faster Horses 2021
JACKSON, MI – Country music artist Russell Dickerson will be returning to the Faster Horses Festival for his second time – now, as lead artist. In 2016, he performed on the âNext from Nashvilleâ stage of Faster Horses, a venue for emerging country artists. It’s a complete moment for Dickerson, …
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Photo file Photo file The host of a popular Kansas City morning radio show on the 98.9 The Rock was hospitalized. John Caprefoli, who animates The Johnny Dare Morning Show as Johnny Dare, a rock station, is no longer airing at this time, program director Bob Edwards said in a …
Read More »Detroit Jazz Saxophonist to Perform Songs of Grateful Dead at Colorado Springs Show | Culture & Leisure
A mysterious synergy happened to jazz saxophonist Dave McMurray a few years ago. He was sitting with the band Wolf Bros, an offshoot of The Grateful Dead which counts Bob Weir among its members, and heard tunes (“Dark Star”, “Eyes of the World”) that set him on fire. âI thought, …
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Thomas Tuchel is going to take a look at the players he currently has on his books before deciding where he needs to sign this summer in the transfer market. With the EURO 2020 Championships now over and with the pre-season in full swing at Cobham in recent days and …
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Read More »Hard Rock Hotels® ranked # 1 for guest satisfaction among premium hotels in JD Power 2021 study
Hard Rock Hotels Honored To Top The Charts For Third Year In A Row HOLLYWOOD, Florida, July 14, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Today, Hard Rock Hotels announced that it has been named the # 1 premium hotel brand in the 2021 JD Power Guest Satisfaction Survey in North America. …
Read More »Seattle jazz scene turns up the volume as clubs reopen
Seattle-based nonprofit Jazz within earshot has long supported the scene with an extensive annual music festival, monthly jazz magazine, educational programs and regional performance listings. During the pandemic, he broadcast live small performances socially distant from Town Hall and also distributed $ 73,000 to local musicians, through the Seattle Jazz …
Read More »2021 Blue Jays All-Star Game
The American League roster consisted of the Blue Jays on Tuesday night in Colorado, so it’s no surprise that the 2021 All-Star game played out like most games in Toronto. This was always expected for Guerrero, who broke in 2019 as the No.1 prospect in all of baseball with generational …
Read More »Aaron Lewis tops country rankings, with help from Fox News
America’s # 1 new country song promises to show “the f-door” to anyone complaining about America. Aaron Lewis’ ‘Am I the Only One’ – once known to rock fans as the frontman of nu-metal band Staind – entered Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart this week, becoming only the ninth song …
Read More »Rock Island Forms Partnership With Quad City Arts | Politics and Elections
The exhibit created by the Rock Island Horticulture Club will highlight the club’s efforts to work with the city and its beautification commission to set up plantings around various public sculptures in the city. This sculpture is in Longview Park. The exhibit created by the Rock Island Horticulture Club will …
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Mattia Prete has been at the heart of Techno Jazz, a new musical movement where free improvisation and jazz instrumentation meet the futuristic and hypnotic mechanics of techno. Prete has worked in this niche as a DJ, live performer and producer, but also as the manager of Jazz-o-Tech, the innovative …
Read More »Blues have 5 picks in 2021 NHL Draft
Barring a trade from general manager Doug Armstrong, the St. Louis Blues will make five selections in the 2021 NHL Draft. The draft will take place virtually for the second season in a row and begin with the first round on Friday, July 23 at 7 p.m. CT on ESPN2. …
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Robyn Edie / Stuff James Hargest College student Holly Muirhead will perform at New Zealand’s biggest country music event, the Entertainer of the Year Awards, in October. As the year progresses, the musical achievements keep improving for Holly Muirhead. The Invercargill singer-songwriter is still in turmoil after winning his spot …
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I like to use symbolism and metaphors when working with my clients and students. I’m sure I get an eye roll every now and then with, “She’s going again.” But it does provide an opportunity to visualize our life experience in a way that may seem less abstract, more solid, …
Read More »Columbus Jazz Group looks forward to live performances of 2021-22
During the coronavirus pandemic, the Jazz Arts Group helped the public stay in touch with their interior Duke Ellington, Count Basie or Dave Brubeck. Thanks to limited capacity concerts, a surprise visit from the great jazzman Wynton Marsalis, numerous Facebook livestreams and a solid virtual presence on its online performance …
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Lady A canceled her scheduled appearance at Lakefront Music Fest in Minnesota on Saturday July 10 after singer Charles Kelley suffered from appendicitis. Kelley’s band mates Dave Haywood and Hillary Scott took to social media on Saturday morning to take the disappointing news to fans, writing: “After such a long …
Read More »India blacklists New Zealand vlogger Karl Rock and cancels his visa. Here’s why | Latest India News
India blacklisted Karl Rock, a YouTuber of New Zealand descent for a year for visa violation, ANI news agency reported on Saturday citing officials from the Union Home Office who confirmed this development. The vlogger had previously claimed that the government had added him to the blacklist without giving him …
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The highest quality types of media coverage are increasingly “about the elites, for the elites”, and everyone is suffering. Usher says changes in America’s media must be seen against the backdrop of the country’s political polarization and social inequalities. As the media searches for subscription dollars against advertising dollars, the …
Read More »Dierks Bentley’s Seven Peaks Music Festival canceled for 2021
Dierks Bentley’s 2021 Seven Peaks Music Festival has been canceled. âThe current capacity restrictions put in place by local health authoritiesâ are to blame, according to an Instagram post on the festival’s official account. The organizers of Seven Peaks announced the news on Friday, July 9. Passes already purchased for …
Read More »No need to be blue about JazzFest: Sioux Falls Jazz & Blues has a full week planned
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) – For over 25 years, mid-July in Sioux Falls was synonymous with JazzFest. The music event that brought artists like Joe Walsh and Sheryl Crow to Yankton Trail Park for a free concert was on hold after 2019. But for music lovers who want to remember …
Read More »The Rock at 25: Bay-hem begins, the last great crusade of Nicolas Uncaged and Connery
The Rock (16, 137mins) Directed by Michael Bay **** The title of Michael Bay’s mid-90s magnum opus refers to the nickname – affectionate or otherwise – given to the former island prison off San Francisco. Since 1973 however, Alcatraz has been better known as the Tourist Trap, siphoning cash from …
Read More »NRL 2021: New Zealand Warriors, Cronulla Sharks, Jazz Tevaga, Shaun Johnson
Jazz Tevaga celebrated with Shaun Johnson in Auckland after the great Kiwi agreed to return to the Warriors, but he has a personal score to settle with the Cronulla star on Sunday. The pair are close to the pitch but fierce rivals and when the Sharks beat the Warriors 46-10 …
Read More »Hot, dry weather causing more blue-green algae at Metropolitan Lake
item The recent hot, dry weather in Minnesota causes blue-green algae to bloom earlier and more often. (FOX 9) ROBBINSDALE, Minnesota (FOX 9) – Alex Her has been fishing panfish and carp at Crystal Lake in Robbinsdale for as long as he can remember. âThis is the lake of my …
Read More »With Delta Variant Surging In Colorado, A Country Music Festival Continues
Dr Rachel LaCount grabbed a metal hoop in a playground and circled with her 7-year-old son, turning the distant mesas of Colorado National Monument into a blur tinged with red. LaCount has lived in Grand Junction, Colorado, a city of 64,000 people, most of his life. As a hospital pathologist, …
Read More »Destination West Virginia: Seneca Rocks | WDVM25 and DCW50
SENECA ROCKS, W.Va. (WDVM) – Deep in the heart of the Monongahela National Forest lies Seneca Rocks, which provides the perfect place to unplug, breathe in the mountain air, and enjoy stunning views. The climber’s paradise in Pendleton County has a lot to offer than it initially seems. Jeremiah Hyslop, …
Read More »The launch concert of the Montclair Jazz Festival is postponed to Thursday, July 15
COCOMAMA’s eight-piece Latin American jazz orchestra has been described as a virtual UN of women, whose members hail from five countries on four continents. / Montclair Jazz Festival Due to the extreme weather forecast due to Tropical Storm Elsa, the 12th Annual Montclair Jazz Festival Kickoff Concert has been rescheduled …
Read More »German renewable energy company Blue Elephant secures new investor, cancels IPO
FRANKFURT, July 7 (Reuters) – Blue Elephant Energy has secured a ⬠75 million ($ 89 million) stake from German billionaire family Struengmann and has abandoned its initial public offering (IPO), a the renewable energy company announced Wednesday. Athos, the vehicle of the Struengmann family which also owns a majority …
Read More »Maine’s quietest music legend, bassist Frank Coffin has died
PORTLAND, Maine – Frank Coffin, a bass player who seemed to play with everyone in sunny Maine music, died Friday after a recent cancer diagnosis. Coffin was 65 years old. A scheduled tribute concert at the Silver Spur in Mechanic Falls on Sunday, hosted by friends and fans to help …
Read More »Director Leos Carax kicks off Cannes with his rock opera ‘Annette’ – Deadline
Since 1984, Leos Carax has made only five feature films, and all but one have premiered at Cannes, usually with feverish impatience. This year, festival-goers will be looking to see how the 60-year-old French maverick, aka Alex Christophe Dupont, will surpass his intoxicating entry into the 2012 competition. Sacred Motors, …
Read More »The perfect trade Jazz has to offer Blazers for Damian Lillard
The Utah Jazz did a great job in the regular season, registering 52 wins to secure the best NBA record for the first time in franchise history. Things, however, did not turn out for them in the NBA playoffs, which is not an indication of their underperformance. Rather, it’s a …
Read More »Columbus Blue Jackets goalie dies after fireworks crash
Columbus Blue Jackets goalkeeper Matiss Kivlenieks died of chest trauma as a result of fireworks mortar fire in what authorities described on Monday as a tragic accident on July 4 . Police in Novi, Mich., Said the fireworks had tilted slightly and started shooting at people nearby on Sunday evening. …
Read More »#Whatshappening: Country concert featuring John King in Dubois at Absaroka Ranch July 15-16
Absaroka Ranch in Dubois, WY, will host an exclusive two-night concert with the # 1 country artist and songwriter, John King. Drive, coupled with raw talent and business acumen took this young man from a small mountain town in Georgia and into the spotlight of award-winning artists, writing number 1 …
Read More »Police arrest man and woman for stone-throwing incidents on suburban Adelaide street
Two stone throwers suspected of terrorizing residents of a street in the suburbs of Adelaide have been arrested and charged by police. Key points: Residents of Wattlebird Drive in northern Adelaide said they were “peeled by rocks” every night Resident said she was hit on the head and some of …
Read More »WTJU combining education with all that jazz | Local News
WTJU personalities Dave Rogers, left, and Rus Perry discuss programming for the University of Virginia-owned radio station. Perry’s two-year, 100-hour Jazz at 100 series is the basis for a new online jazz course developed at the station. COURTESY WTJU Some questions in jazz music, such as why Charles Mingus named …
Read More »Superman’s blue phase sent his classic costume to one of DC’s strangest creatures
Today we watch the mysterious alien creature known as Scorn, who briefly wore the Superman costume when Superman took on his blue energy look! This is “You Act Like We Never Have Met,” which is a report on one-time actors from popular comic book series that were discontinued in the …
Read More »Stand up for what you are proud of | Clarksburg Bridgeport News
This weekend and especially today – as we celebrate with family and friends, enjoy hot dogs and fireworks – let’s not forget to take a break to remember all the blood, the sweat and tears that have carried this great nation to this point. And, yes, I believe we are …
Read More »Fireworks on July 4, the festivals come back to life; Starved Rock overcapacity for visitors
LASALLE COUNTY, Illinois (WLS) – A busy and fun weekend is set for July 4 in the Chicago area, as many people begin to celebrate their independence from COVID-19. So many visitors made the trip to Starved Rock State Park in LaSalle County, the parking lot was full at 1 …
Read More »CPH Jazz Festival: Our favorites
EVENTS Jorge Rossy Trio (ES / DK)July 2, 2 p.m. GÃ¥rden og Gaden, Nørrebrogade 88, Cph N; free admBasel-based Jorge Rossy is internationally recognized for his genre-defining acting in Brad Mehldau’s trio. Multi-instrumentalist, he has devoted himself for several years to the vibraphone. He is joined by Martin Andersen on …
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