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5 questions on accordions
Did any great composers write for the accordion? No less than Tchaikovsky, Paul Hindemith, Kurt Weill, Darius Milhaud, Virgil Thomson and Roy Harris did (though sometimes tersely, for coloristic effect in larger works). Scores by J.S. Bach, George...Tags: Paul Hindemith, Roy Harris, Kurt Weill, Folk Music, Darius Milhaud
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End in sight for Pleasure Island
Sentinel ColumnistThe end is in sight for nightclubs at Pleasure Island, the Downtown Disney entertainment complex that opened in 1989. The final night for all six clubs -- Motion, Mannequins, 8Trax, BET Soundstage Club, Comedy Warehouse and the Adventurers Club -- will be...Tags: Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, Church Street Station, Walt Disney Co., Johnny Cash, Bo Diddley
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Summer concert highlights
Sun reporterMay May 29: Clinic, Sonar May 29: Cold Taxi, Railaway, All to Cliche, Cheap as Free, Recher May 29: Filter, Ours, Opiate for the Masses, 9:30 Club May 29: Pete Best Band, RHT May 30: All Mighty Senators, 3 Fifths, 8x10 May 30: Bruce in the USA,...Tags: James Taylor, Lyle Lovett, Melissa Etheridge, Constitutional Issues, Ani Difranco
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TV Party: `The Biggest Loser'
Zap2It.comThe holidays are rapidly approaching, and nothing says "season's greetings" like rolling flesh and expanding cellulite. So before you even dream of a season filled with pie filling, invite the neighbors over for a party that will shame them into healthy...Tags: Jimmy Buffett, Sir Mix-a-Lot, Billy Joel, Physical Fitness, NBC
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Sheets music
Some things you never want to hear while having sex: "I've had better," "This sure is a nice Kia" and "Let Oprah have a turn." Some other things you never want to hear: country music, show tunes or anything by Weird Al Yankovic. So to help you drown out...Tags: Britney Spears, Notorious B.I.G.
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TV Party: `Chuck'
Zap2It.comWe paraphrase a fairly well-read manuscript when we say, ``The nerd shall inherit the Earth.'' And when that time comes, we should be prepared to feign nerdiness in order to get our piece of the pie. Have no idea what we're talking about? Well, those...Tags: Clothing and Textiles Industry, Game Playing, Microsoft Corp., NBC
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Summer music listings
Special to amNewYorkA summer night always seems better with live music. And in the coming months, there is certainly no shortage of packaged tours, festivals and concerts making their way through the Tri-state area. May 26 Mos Def Highline Ballroom, 9pm, $60. The innovate...Tags: Nelly Furtado, Air Transportation, Justin Timberlake, Culture, Ohio State University
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AMAs rock the Shrine
The EnvelopeThe 2006 American Music Awards take center stage Tuesday night at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Late night funnyman Jimmy Kimmel will once again preside over the show as host. During the event, 20 awards will be given out in eight categories of...Tags: Nelly Furtado, Eminem, Miley Cyrus, Dancing, Kanye West
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Summer performances at Westbury Music Fair
6/25/04 Jefferson Starship- Performing with a special synchronized viewing of Stanley Kubrick's 2001: Space Odyssey (performed in the half round) 6/26/04 George Thorogood & the Destroyers (performed in the half round) 6/27/04 Dennis Miller 7/03/04...Tags: Lyle Lovett, David Cassidy, People, Little Richard, Dennis Miller
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Laugh tracks
If a band like Fountains of Wayne can get the mass media limelight, it's a mystery why Caviar can't get a friendly beam or two. Perhaps it's because the narrow tastes of radio and video programmers can only handle one (maybe two) acts that write clever...Tags: Frank Zappa, Satellite Technology, Tangerine, Radio Industry, Folk Music
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Complete list of 46th annual Grammy winners and nominees
The Associated PressComplete list of winners and nominees in 105 categories for the 46th annual Grammy Awards: Winners are indicated in green. 1. Record of the year: "Crazy in Love," Beyonce featuring Jay-Z; "Where Is the Love?" Black Eyed Peas and Justin Timberlake;...Tags: Tom Waits, Justin Timberlake, Torrance, Metal and Mineral, Popular Music
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Complete list of winners
The Associated PressComplete list of winners at Sunday's 46th Annual Grammy Awards: Album of the Year: "Speakerboxxx/The Love Below," OutKast. Record of the Year: "Clocks," Coldplay. Song of the Year: "Dance With My Father," Richard Marx and Luther Vandross (Luther...Tags: James Taylor, Ani Difranco, Justin Timberlake, Ry Cooder, Metal and Mineral
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