Jim Taylor is immersed in music Nov 7, 2009
Then, after that, Hawaiian. In the springtime it was Irish," he recalls. "We had a piano in the house. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Out and About Nov 6, 2009
The Christmas Music of Mannheim Steamroller will take place at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17 at the Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise. Tickets start at $60. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
SIRIUS XM Radio Decks the Halls With Five Channels of Commercial-Free Holiday Music Nov 5, 2009
Country Christmas (SIRIUS channel 62 and XM channel 10) will feature a wide-ranging assortment of country Christmas music, including Garth Brooks, Carrie Underwood and Kenny Rogers. Monday, December 7 - Friday, December 25. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Measure Proposes Christmas Tunes In Schools Nov 3, 2009
-- Backers may start collecting signatures for a ballot measure that would require public schools to offer a chance for students to listen to Christmas music, the state says. The initiative, if it makes it to the ballot and is passed by voters, would tell schools to notify students' parents or guardians 21 days before the music will be played or performed so that students can opt out of listening to or performing the music, Secretary of State Debra Bowen said in a prepared statement. (KSBW 8, CA)
Students announce agreement with Mothers Bar Oct 29, 2009
With Halloween coming up, we want to delay the onset of Christmas music just one more week, and play this holiday's most famous novelty song. We heard it was a graveyard smash. (Washington University Student Life, MO)
Top 10 Unlikely Celebrity Albums Oct 24, 2009
There are some things even Bob Dylan shouldn't try, and one of them is Christmas music. Dylan's Yuletide homage, Christmas in the Heart, doesn't inspire joy so much as bewilderment. (Time.com)
Commissioners approve use of office space Oct 23, 2009
Local choirs will perform Christmas music and there will be free refreshments. The 2010 holiday schedule for county employees and offices was approved. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
Christmas Album Bombs Oct 20, 2009
Most folks don't need layaway to buy Christmas music, and Bob Dylan is first out of the gate this year with his recessionary holiday offering ... Redundancy is the hallmark of Christmas music ... Sting's album is right behind Dylan's on the Christmas music sleigh. (Fox News)
Give Dylan Nobel Prize - for maths Oct 19, 2009
That show demonstrated the extraordinary breadth of Christmas music - from the beatnik banter of Patsy Raye to country Christmas care of Johnny Paycheck, from Calypso Christmas from Lord Nelson to jazz - would you believe "Bopping for Santa". Not to mention the double entendres of "I" () from Kay Martin and Her Bodyguards, who made a whole album of playful smutty Christmas songs. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
More library for less money Oct 6, 2009
Nothing, artistically, ties together the illuminated manuscript of Christmas music from the 15th century, a 19th-century Winslow Homer etching showing naval officers taking a navigational reading in high seas, or an MIT professor s 1964 stroboscopic photo of a bullet ripping through an apple. But a theme is developing: For short money, Ryan can open the library s vaults and give patrons something important or enjoyable to ponder. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Travelin down the road like a rollin stone Sep 5, 2009
Through my electronic wizardry, everyone who posts on this subject will have Dylan s Christmas music pouring into their ear from now until midnight. LOUDLY. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
FOM concerts to begin in October Sep 3, 2009
This will be the only evening concert beginning at 7:30 p.m. This group comes decked out in medieval costumes offering medieval Christmas music. On Jan. 24, The Perfect Gentlemen will sing their way through the 20th century. (Wickenburg Sun, AZ)
Friends, music help singer Zheng Cao recover Aug 1, 2009
Friday, July 31, 2009. It was toward the end of the first act of the world premiere of "The Bonesetter's Daughter" when mezzo-soprano Zheng Cao, playing the lead, fell briefly onstage during the San Francisco Opera production. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Joseph Marsh Elected to Tix Corporation's Board of Directors Jul 14, 2009
Its Magic Arts & Entertainment division produces The Magic of David Copperfield, Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance, The Christmas Music of Mannheim Steamroller, Rain - a Tribute to the Beatles and the highly anticipated production of The 101 Dalmatians Musical. NewSpace Entertainment operates the Broadway subscription series in 10 U.S. cities. (Primezone Releases)
'King of Pop' Buys Last Big Purchases From 'King Of Pop Art', Nelson De La Nuez: Jackson Added Three Final Pieces of Art to His Collection Jul 3, 2009
He noticed Christmas wreaths still on the gates and remembers Christmas music in the air as well, coming through a speaker. time stood still at Michael Jackson's house. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Drummer swings mightily among several bands Jun 18, 2009
He's also working on a recording of Christmas music with keyboardist and composer Ike Stubblefield. He'll fill up his schedule with domestic gigs in the early fall, and in October, plans to record a new album - his fifth - with his own band. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Students go pink May 13, 2009
Students entered the gymnasium to Christmas music, and Goebel said that s because it was right around this past Christmas doctors told her the news. She said she can remember feeling awful, but the children singing Christmas carols gave her hope and inspiration to push forward. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Jazz station moves to talk format May 2, 2009
The radio station had been playing Christmas music since Tuesday as a way to get attention for the station leading up to the format switch. KJZN has had a smooth jazz format since May 2006 when it changed from KUUS to KJZN. Before that, the local radio station played country music. (Fresno Bee)
Morning host Laurie West, six others laid off from radio stations Apr 30, 2009
Listeners went to bed Monday night with smooth jazz sounds in their heads and woke to Christmas music and a promise of a format change at noon Friday. Lane Ryan, KJZN station manager, says the change of formats will be a "completely different direction." He offered no other details. (Fresno Bee)
YouTube blocks music videos on German site Apr 2, 2009
Volksmusik, romantic, children's music, and Christmas music. Featured. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Getting Acquainted With 25 questions Mar 27, 2009
I look forward to hearing and singing Christmas music, but most of all celebrating the birth of our Savior. 10. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Vanishing point Mar 8, 2009
Christmas music was playing on the stereo. Her purse and presents for her children were undisturbed on the table. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Curtain Time (2) Mar 8, 2009
Maestro Christian Chalifour also promises his usual collection of musical surprises, as well as traditional and secular Christmas music. Curtain time: A Holiday Festival, CV Symphony, 7 p.m. Mon. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Acclaimed "Boston Brass" to perform Sunday Feb 7, 2009
In 2004, Boston Brass collaborated with the SU Wind En 00004000 semble for a Christmas album entitled "Christmas Bells are Swingin'." The addition of brass instruments to classic Christmas music was especially fitting, said Owolabi. "At Christmastime, you hear a lot of music from brass and organ.". (Daily Orange, NY)
