Floodstock to rock for victims of June floods
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- Floodstock to rock for victims of June floods
- Tewksbury teen rocker wins scholarship
- No charge shredding event set for Tuesday
- CD review: Chris Daughtry’s ‘Leave This Town’ proves he knows his …
- Jack White has a new flame: The Dead Weather
Floodstock to rock for victims of June floods
Tribune Review
“That’s how the whole thing got started. Beggs who is a drummer said he organized the 10 local acts performing at the show in an attempt to appeal to all musical tastes. The music ranges from country oldies and bluegrass to modern and alternative rock. Each band agreed to play the show at no cost to the organizers Beggs said and all of the food vendors are donating one-third of their profits to the Salvation Army. Robert Myers the director of emergency services for the Salvation Army said it provided about $220000 in relief efforts after the floods. In seven days Salvation Army officials handled 220 cases in Westmoreland County and distributed more than 2500 meals. In Allegheny County it handled 586 cases and provided more than 3000 meals and about $30000 in clean-up kits and supplies.
Tewksbury teen rocker wins scholarship
Tewksbury Advocate
Drummer Kwumuntis used his scholarship to attend the Berklee Percussion Festival in June. “I learned so many things about my principle instrument and music” Kwumuntis said. “I have to say that it was the best opportunity and experience of my life so far. ” Guitarist Healy’s Berklee experience will follow in August when he is set to attend Guitar Sessions.
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No charge shredding event set for Tuesday
Manteca Bulletin
Facade a new upcoming band with their unique alternative rock sound will play their original songs along with Neon Ink a cover band playing pop and R\x26amp\x3BR blues. Acoustic performances by Amanda Armstrong with her pop music and Chelsea Jordan with country music will also be provided.
CD review: Chris Daughtry’s ‘Leave This Town’ proves he knows his …
Dallas Morning News
Chico DeBarge Addiction (Kedar Entertainment) – Tenor R&B crooner a member of the one-time hit-making DeBarge family continues to make darkly soulful intensely passionate music on a CD that showcases high-profile guests rapper Talib Kweli and singer Joe. Joe Signature (Kedar Entertainment) – Famed but largely underrated R&B singer takes control of his repertoire again with an album that features a dozen tracks written produced and arranged by the man born Joe Lewis Thomas. Sick Puppies Tri-Polar (Virgin) – Sophomore stateside effort from the Australian alternative rock band follows 2007’s slow-build breakthrough Dressed Up for Life which sold more than 150000 copies in this country. Hot concert Fans of good old American rock ‘n’ roll need to park it at Superpages. com Center on Sunday for a whopping concert by Aerosmith and ZZ Top. Two legendary bands in one night. How can you go wrong? Hot digital download The Black Eyed Peas and Miley Cyrus as Hannah Montana may rule the iTunes singles sales but the late Michael Jackson owns the albums list with three in the Top 10: The Essential Michael Jackson (No.
Jack White has a new flame: The Dead Weather
USA Today
“We were writing more and more and the songs were better and better” Mosshart says. “We didn’t want to stop. Current single Treat Me Like Your Mother is getting airplay from alternative rock stations and the group is touring through August. Additional dates are scheduled for ctober. Beyond that who knows — although White says the band has recorded tracks for a follow-up album just to capture more of that new-love rush. “I feel guilty if I don’t let things happen if I say ‘I’m too busy’ ” White says. “That makes me feel like I’m doing a disservice to what I’ve dedicated my life to.
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