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Slather on the sunscreen: Music, art and food fests crowd summer weekends

Jun 13, 2008

Baking in the summer sun is the price you'll pay for experiencing some of the best music, art, food and drinks that Northern Nevada has to offer. Summer festivals seem to be everywhere from here until school is back. What to...

Stephanie McKay at Central Park Summerstage--Friday, June 13

My friend Stephanie brings her powerful vocals and infectious brew of soul and funk to bear to kick off Summerstage's 2008 season tomorrow night. The date's in support of her forthcoming album "Tell It Like It Is," which is...

Concert of Colors releases full schedule

Melody Baetens / The Detroit News Detroit's annual celebration of diversity, the Concert of Colors, has announced the full entertainment lineup. On Wednesday, the Concert of Colors announced its full schedule, which is dotted...

Was bros. to headline Concert of Colors

Adam Graham / The Detroit News The Brothers Was -- Don and David, who aren't actual brothers, mind you -- will headline this year's Concert of Colors, July 17-20 at The Max M. Fisher Music Center in Detroit. The free four-day...

Talking with Robert Plant

Touring the South, the legend talks about Led Zep and Alison Krauss. For the first time in his life—specifically, day four of the current Raising Sand tour, celebrating his wildly successful 2007 album with bluegrass beacon Alison...

Snowmass Announces Rocky Mountains Summer Festivals and Immense Mountain Vacation Possibilities

The Aspen/Snowmass summer season kicks off in a week with the 5th Snowmass Chili Pepper&Brew Fest, June 6-8, featuring champion chili and microbrew tastings and music by Dr. John, The Neville Brothers, Stephen Marley, Lyrics Born, Henry Butler and more. Just nine miles from Aspen in the heart of...

Web hopping: Keep the kids, and yourself, entertained in New York City

Grab a ride on the historic Cyclone in Brooklyn or take in a monumental sculpture exhibit in the Bronx if you're heading to New York City with kids this summer. Plans to revitalize the area could make this the last season for many of the attractions. www.astroland.com Put the little ones on the...

Live Review: George Thorogood

May 24, 2008

By DAVID SCHMEICHEL - Fans got to choose between the good, the bad (the bad to the bone, anyway) and the downright awesome last night, as beloved blues-rockers George Thorogood & The Destroyers tore up the MTS Centre with the help of some well-chosen friends. But George & the Destroyers weren't...

Soul-Rocker Danielia Cotton in Concert

With an equal emphasis on rock, jazz, and soul, the New York-based singer draws on a wide range of influences, from Led Zeppelin and The Rolling Stones to Mavis Staples and Etta James. Hear Cotton perform at WXPN and World Cafe Live.» E-Mail This » Add to...

Music reviews: Al Green, Lay It Down

WITH everyone making such a fuss about the new breed of young British soul singers, from Joss Stone to Amy Winehouse and Duffy, you could forget that some of America’s original soul legends are still alive and kicking – and making damn fine records too.