Thursday Jun 25 | Jamaica Gleaner
The making of a reggae superstar
T HESE ARE some of the musicians and producers who made significant contributions to Dennis Brown's career.
I SAID THEY HAVE A BILL THAT WAY K. K. K. C. I I I SEE THAT TRANSITION THE EFFECT THAT YEAH JUST LIKE YOU KNOW BERGEN YES NO DEFENDER STEVEN SPIELBERG WAS AT THE AIRPORT RETAIL YET ON WHERE HER FOR OUR COURT HERE HE WON BY THE NUMBER IS NOT YOU LIVE HERE AT A. M. AND FOR MANY CELEBRITY CONNECTION HERE YES WE DID ALLY I FEEL DAVID SPADE ...
Columbus honoured with hands of fame
HE'S STILL A MOD: Ray Columbus, whose handprints have been immortalised in concrete as this year's hands of fame inductee.
"Feel That Fire" singer Dierks Bentley will open for Keith Urban. From the first notes of Keith Urban's new CD, it's clear that the formula is still intact -- pop- and rock-leaning chords, melodies and harmonies with swatches of banjo and other familiar country instruments, pinned together by Urban's tasteful but ripping lead guitar mastery.
A legendary country star, a cerebral indie pop band and a Celtic songstress are just a few of the acts who will grace the mainstage at this year's Calgary Folk Music Festival.
Urban tries to protect his daughter from cameras
Keith Urban understands that paparazzi come along with the fame, but he draws a line when it comes to his infant daughter.
Symphony has rich classical, pops slate
The Honolulu Symphony Orchestra has a full slate for the 2009-10 season, including a Toyota Pops bill featuring Glen Campbell, Ben Vereen and Mary Wilson of the Supremes, plus a Halekulani MasterWorks season spotlighting famous composers, plus a "Mostly Mozart" festival.
ZIGGY Marley knows what it's like to grow up around music. The oldest son of Bob Marley grew up in a house filled with it -- everything from the reggae rhythms of his dad to the Jackson 5 and even Glen Campbell, whose country-pop hit "Rhinestone Cowboy" is the first song he remembers singing as a kid in the Trenchtown neighborhood of Kingston, ...
Listening Room: What's Been Tickling Our Earholes Lately
As Rocks Off has noted in our periodic Mail Call entries, even though the tide of promo CDs has been greatly reduced by the digital revolution - Rocks Off can count on one finger the times he's actually used the streaming/download email link publicists are ever more fond of these days - he still gets more new CDs via snail mail than any one person ...
Environmentalists observed the first Earth Day 39 years ago today
Today: is the 112th day of 2009. There are 253 days left in the year. On this date: In 1864, Congress authorized the use of the phrase "In God We Trust" on U.S. coins.
The doctor is in: Legendary Glen Campbell comes to Tahoe
Glen Campbell headlines Harrah's South Shore Room on Saturday, April 25 at 7:30 p.m. If you go... Who: Glen Campbell When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25 Where: South Shore Room at Harrah's Lake Tahoe Tickets: $55 and $65 plus fees Purchase: www.southshoreroom.com No one ever sued this doctor for malpractice.
Today is Wednesday, April 22, the 112th day of 2009 with 253 to follow. The moon is waning.
Glen Campbell still bridging music genres
Who: Glen Campbell When: 7:30 p.m. April 25 Where: Harrah's Lake Tahoe, South Shore Room Cost: $55 and $65 Details: 800-786-8208 Web: harrahslaketahoe.com Before legions of modern artists straddled the line between country and pop, Glen Campbell took that risk.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul Pioneer Press
Actress Charlotte Rae is 83. Singer Glen Campbell is 73. Actor Jack Nicholson is 72.
J.D. Souther resurfaces stronger than ever
J.D. Souther, who wrote some of the Eagles' biggest hits, as well as several songs for Linda Ronstadt, is considered one of the architects of the Southern California country-rock sound of the '70s. He played with the Byrds' Chris Hillman and Poco's Richie Furay in the Souther Hillman Furay Band and has recorded five solo albums.
New album for 'Rhinestone Cowboy' songwriter
Who is the non-country musician to win the most country music awards? Larry Weiss is probably the correct answer.
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On April 5, Bourque's Social Club will host a special performance by Charles Louvin, a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame and one half of the famed Louvin Brothers.
Wichita Lineman - Glen Campbell
It isn't accurate to call Glen Campbell "pure country," but his smooth fusion of country mannerisms and pop melodies and production techniques made him one of the most popular country musicians of the late '60s and '70s. Campbell was one of the leading figures of country-pop during that era, racking up a steady stream of Top Ten singles, ...
By the time you get to Ocala, you could hear Glen Campbell
Multitalented singer Glen Campbell , who has sold more than 45 million records during his 45 years in show business, will perform at Silver Springs' Twin Oaks Mansion outdoor concert stage in Ocala at 3 p.m. today.
TICKETS: Jonas Brothers return Aug. 1
Pop heartthrobs the Jonas Brothers play the Mandalay Bay Events Center on Aug. 1, with Jordin Sparks and Honor Society .