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2 hrs ago | Houston Press

Scott H. Biram at the Continental Club, 5/17/13

Fans of Scott H. Biram 's brand of rusty yelpin' need not worry, because the Dirty Old One Man Band still sheltering us in a hefty dose of antiquated down-home blues.

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Related Topix: Lightnin' Hopkins, Howlin' Wolf, Mance Lipscomb, Leadbelly

6 hrs ago | Scoop

Youth Seminar and Workshop

Queen's Birthday weekend is again Blues Festival weekend in Rotorua. In keeping with the objectives of the Bay of Plenty Blues Club to "nurture and develop Blues among young and aspiring musicians", there will be two opportunities for young students to gain knowledge of the blues guitar during the festival weekend.

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Related Topix: New Zealand, World News, Blues

10 hrs ago | National Public Radio

Next: Hanni El Khatib

Hanni El Khatib is a first-generation American who grew up with a Palestinian father and a Filipino mother in San Francisco.

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Related Topix: The Black Keys, Pop/Rock

12 hrs ago | Crescent-News.com

Sharon Randall, 5-20-13: Graceland visit is all about the family journey

Ever since Elvis died in 1977 and his private estate in Memphis, Tenn., got turned into a public shrine, my sister has wanted to go to Graceland.

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Related Topix: Elvis Presley, Pop/Rock, Entertainment, Drama, Television, Black Entertainment, B.B. King, Opinion

16 hrs ago | BroadwayWorld.com

Beth Hart and Joe Bonamassa Release New Album SEESAW Today

The album is released on Deluxe CD+DVD and Double Vinyl in the UK/Europe today 20th May by Provogue Records .

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Related Topix: Joe Bonamassa, Etta James

20 hrs ago | Examiner.com

The Orange County Blues Society's first 'Anniversary Party and Blues Jam' rocks

"If you guys came for the blues , you came to the right place!" announced Jeff "Papa J" Hudson at The Orange County Blues Society's one-year "Anniversary Party and Blues Jam" on May 19, at the Main Street Restaurant in Yorba Linda, California.

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Related Topix: Blues, Orange County, CA, Yorba Linda, CA, Linda, CA

Sun May 19, 2013

Go Local

MUSIC: The Carnival Barker's Ball Invades The Roots

Up and coming folk-rock band Gill Moss headlined an amazing night at The Roots this weekend.

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Related Topix: Eddie Boyd, Providence, RI

RTE.ie

Spider-Man stars joins Equalizer

We're going to be hearing the name Marton Csokas a lot over the next couple of months and not least of all thanks to his appearance in the upcoming Amazing Spider-Man 2. We're going to be hearing the name Marton Csokas a lot over the next couple of months and not least of all thanks to his appearance in the upcoming Amazing Spider-Man 2 . The actor ... (more)

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Related Topix: Celebrities, Bruce Willis, The Equalizer, Entertainment, Television

San Juan Islander

Grammy award winner Ruthie Foster in FH May 18; Orcas May 19

With a combustible blend of soul, blues, rock, folk and gospel, Ruthie Foster fires up the stage, leaving audiences in awe of her vibrant voice and indelible presence.

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Related Topix: Ruthie Foster, Texas, Bonnie Raitt

Daily Mail

Downton Dan, New York toff guy: Dan Stevens is almost unrecognisable...

He made his name playing floppy-haired Matthew Crawley in ITV's Downton Abbey, but Dan Stevens is almost unrecognisable in his new role - as a tough guy.

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Related Topix: Zero Dark Thirty, New York, Dan Stevens, Michelle Dockery

The Newtown Bee

Tennis Teams Advance To Championships

Top singles player Cam McCleary and the Nighthawks defeated Joel Barlow in the SWC tourney semifinals to advance to face Weston in the pinnacle match.

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Related Topix: The Nighthawks

WJZW-FM Washington

Watch Heart, Rush and More Honored on HBO's Rock Hall Induction Ceremony Special, Premiering Tonight

Rock and Roll history was made on April 18 in Los Angeles when Heart , Rush , Randy Newman , Public Enemy , late disco queen Donna Summer , late bluesman Albert King and producers Quincy Jones and Lou Adler were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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Related Topix: Rush, Pop/Rock, Donna Summer, Disco, Albert King, Foo Fighters

The York Daily Record

Celebrity birthdays for May 17

Today's birthdays: Actor Peter Gerety is 73. Singer Taj Mahal is 71. Singer-songwriter Jesse Winchester is 69.

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Related Topix: Taj Mahal, Funk, The Brothers Johnson, Enya, New-Age

Sat May 18, 2013

The Age

Rolf Harris plays to fans in first show since arrest

"This was the first verse that he wrote," he said by way of introduction to Lead Belly's Goodnight Irene .

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Related Topix: Pop/Rock, Rolf Harris, Leadbelly, Painting, Arts

Hollywood Reporter

'Red 3' in the Works at Summit

Red 2 isn't being released until July 19, but the Lionsgate division has signed Jon and Erich Hoeber to write a third installment of the action franchise.

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Related Topix: Red, Celebrities, Bruce Willis, Helen Mirren, John Malkovich, Morgan Freeman

Examiner.com

Winners of the 2013 Blues Music Awards

Looking back at all the nominees from my December article , several points seem to stand out.

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Related Topix: Janiva Magness, Magic Slim, Michael Burks, Ann Rabson, Chicago, IL, The Mannish Boys

Burbank Leader

Barbara Morrison: Songs from a survivor

While Barbara Morrison's 1973 arrival to the jazz and blues party was somewhat late, the singer has definitely lived it to the hilt.

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Related Topix: Los Angeles, CA, Johnny Otis, Ray Charles, Black Entertainment, Mel Torme, Jazz, Entertainment

The Independent

Dan Stevens after Downton Abbey: The erstwhile Matthew Crawley is back in period costume

He left fans bereft with his departure from the nation's favourite posh soap. Now he's in the movies - and, he tells Matt Mueller, his appearance in Summer in February is a labour of love The pavement in front of the Athenaeum gentlemen's club in Pall Mall is scattered with dirt and gravel, a horse and carriage is parked at the entrance and ... (more)

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Related Topix: Dan Stevens

Herald Gazette

Homemade Jamz Blues Band

Young bluesmaker siblings from Tupelo play on the big dance floor of the Samoset Resort, 220 Warrenton St., Rockport.

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Related Topix: The Blues Band, Rockport, ME

Examiner.com

WorldFest in Los Angeles positively lights up the park

The one-day event returns to Woodley Park in Los Angeles this Sunday, offering attendees a hodgepodge of "entertainment, education and enlightenment". It's an occasion filled with experts, activists, and celebrities whose efforts are at the forefront of improving healthful living, as well as protecting the environment and animals rights.

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Related Topix: Mighty Mo Rodgers