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New From: Jason Aldean, Weezer

New From: Jason Aldean, Weezer

Glenn Gamboa October 7, 2014

Luis Sinco Newsday (MCT) JASON ALDEAN, “Old Boots, New Dirt” THE GRADE B BOTTOM LINE Well-crafted modern-country comfort food It's a thin line between simple and plain and Jason Aldean walks...

Once Homeless, 62-Year-Old Doug Seegers Releases Debut Country Album

Once Homeless, 62-Year-Old Doug Seegers Releases Debut Country Album

Glenn Gamboa October 7, 2014

Newsday (MCT) Doug Seegers is set to be country’s next star. The Long Island, N.Y., native’s debut album, “Going Down to the River” (Rounder), out this week, features a duet with Emmylou Harris...

Prince Says Lets Go Crazy In 2 Different Ways

Prince Says Let’s Go Crazy In 2 Different Ways

Greg Kot October 2, 2014

Chicago Tribune (MCT) 'Art Official Age' Prince Three and a half stars (out of 4) ___ 'PlectrumElectrum' ThirdEyeGirl Three stars (out of 4) ___ In one of the most improbable reunions of the...

‘Gilligan’s Island’ Actress Dawn Wells Writes About Values In ‘What Would Mary Ann Do? A Guide To Life’

‘Gilligan’s Island’ Actress Dawn Wells Writes About Values In ‘What Would Mary Ann Do? A Guide To Life’

September 30, 2014

By Susan King Los Angeles Times (MCT) Ever since the premiere of the CBS sitcom “Gilligan’s Island” 50 years ago, people have been asking the burning question: Ginger or Mary Ann? While some...

Atlanta Symphony Cancels Performances As Lockout Drags On

Atlanta Symphony Cancels Performances As Lockout Drags On

David Ng September 29, 2014

By David Ng Los Angeles Times (MCT) The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra has canceled its opening night celebration as well as performances through Nov. 8 as a labor dispute with its musicians drags on with...

Coltranes Live Offering Shakes The Room

Coltrane’s Live ‘Offering’ Shakes The Room

Chris Barton September 29, 2014

By Chris Barton Los Angeles Times (MCT) John Coltrane "Offering: Live at Temple University" 4 stars (Resonance/Impulse) The two-disc "Offering" practically begins mid-sentence, with John Coltrane...

Pink Floyd’s New ‘Old’ Album, ‘The Endless River,’ Arrives No. 10

Pink Floyd’s New ‘Old’ Album, ‘The Endless River,’ Arrives No. 10

Randall Roberts September 23, 2014

By Randall Roberts Los Angeles Times (MCT) The new Pink Floyd album, called “The Endless River,” will be released Nov. 10, and the band has offered more details on its creation. Recorded by the...

Bob Dylan To Be Named MusiCares Person Of The Year

Bob Dylan To Be Named MusiCares Person Of The Year

Gerrick D. Kennedy September 23, 2014

By Gerrick D. Kennedy Los Angeles Times (MCT) Bob Dylan will be honored as the 2015 MusiCares Person of the Year ahead of next year's Grammy Awards, the Recording Academy and MusiCares Foundation...

Study: Women Underrepresented In Film Industry

Study: Women Underrepresented In Film Industry

September 23, 2014

By Rebecca Keegan Los Angeles Times (MCT) As film becomes an increasingly global business, a new study suggests that women are underrepresented both in front of and behind cameras worldwide. The study,...

Northeast Graduate Is Part Of Emmy Award Winning Team

Northeast Graduate Is Part Of Emmy Award Winning Team

September 22, 2014

NORFOLK – A graduate of Northeast Community College was part of a television news team that has earned a prestigious award. Trevor Huber was a member of the crew at KTIV-TV in Sioux City, IA, to...

John Oswald’s ‘Grayfolded’ Is The Ultimate Version Of The Grateful Dead’s Beloved ‘Dark Star’

John Oswald’s ‘Grayfolded’ Is The Ultimate Version Of The Grateful Dead’s Beloved ‘Dark Star’

September 16, 2014

By Randall Roberts Los Angeles Times (MCT) Warning: The Grateful Dead is the focus of this story, so there will certainly be skeptics from the outset. After all, the San Francisco band, with its extended...

Rob Owen: Sesame Street Turns 45, Expands

Rob Owen: ‘Sesame Street’ Turns 45, Expands

September 16, 2014

By Rob Owen Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (MCT) PASADENA, Calif. — Hard to believe it has been 45 years of Sunny Days and Everything’s A-OKs, but PBS stalwart “Sesame Street” indeed turned 45 this...

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