How should they sound? Aug 31, 2008
Beside Neko Case, New Pornographers harbour at least two more recording acts in Dan Bejar (a. k.a. Destroyer) and Todd Fancy. (The Province)
Polanski Unzipped Jun 10, 2008
So should the big-name recording acts. Frank DiLeo, Michael Jackson s former manager, recently suggested that the labels get together and open a "state" store, one in each big city, to carry their catalogs and new releases. (Fox News)
Play it by Ear Apr 22, 2008
While multi-million dollar recording acts spend millions of dollars and months in a recording studio, bands like the New Bloods go relatively ignored. One thing I see in this collection that I don't find anywhere else is the ability to do so much with a little. (University News, MO)
The Tuesday Inside Scoop Mar 5, 2008
Here's how it will work: Garrity's company will bring in A-list recording acts to stage concerts at pep rallies the night before the spring game. The paid attendance number will count 70 percent toward the competition. (Oregon Sports -- Rivals.com)
Saturday Thumbs Jan 19, 2008
Thumbs up to those Beacon Hill Elementary students, who will be celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy by observing, collecting and recording acts of kindness. And thumbs up to the Beacon Hill teacher Megan Yaroll and school staff who came up with the idea of challenging the students to record at least 2,500 such acts. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Eagles to play private London gig Oct 13, 2007
The band, who split in 1980, are one of the most successful recording acts of all time. Their new album, to be released the day before the show, will feature their first new material since Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B Schmit released The Long Run in 1979. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
NW rocker opens Portland's premiere R&R cafe Aug 28, 2007
Already some display showcase the music history of many Northwest recording acts. "It was a kinder gentler time and the music of that era evokes a kinder, gentler time, peace love and hippiness,and it was all gonna be all right" says Lindsay. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Business)
Sony studio to close Jun 15, 2007
As long as high-end production stars such as J. Lo and large scale recording acts like orchestras exist, the show will go on for large, technically superior studios. But another loss in New York's music history will be felt in Sony's closure. (Newsday -- New York City)
New album on the way from The Eagles? Feb 1, 2007
Best known for the song 'Hotel California', The Eagles are one of the most successful recording acts of all time. They disbanded in 1982 but reunited in for a full-scale comeback tour in 1994 with Henley, Glenn Frey, Don Felder, Joe Walsh and Timothy Schmit. (RTE.ie)
The Eagles 'to release new album' Feb 1, 2007
The band, best known for the song Hotel California, are one of the most successful recording acts of all time. Since 1980, several live albums and hits compilations have been released. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Lynyrd Skynyrd, 3 Doors Down, Hank Williams Jr., Bo Bice, Alice In Chains, Billy Idol, Foreigner, Blue Oyster Cult and George Thorogood All Clock Into VH1 Classic On Labor Day Weekend With New Live Performances Aug 30, 2006
VH1 Classic and World Productions present the fifth installment of "Decades Rock Live," an innovative live concert series that features performances by celebrated artists from rock to soul who have influenced popular music over the last 50 years, as well as performances from some of today's hottest recording acts who have been inspired by these legends. TV GUIDE said this about the series: "If you're a fan of live music, don't miss this series ... ('Decades') does for rock what CMT's... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Tower Records Announces Mainstage Sponsorship at Bumbershoot(R): Seattle's Music & Arts Festival Aug 16, 2006
"We are elated to partner with Bumbershoot in bringing first-class recording acts to the Bumbershoot Mainstage.". "We are thrilled to have Tower Records as a sponsor of the Mainstage at Bumbershoot," stated Heather Smith, Bumbershoot Producer. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
City preps for Heritage Festival Jul 5, 2006
The one significant change was to bring in national recording acts to perform during the three-day event. Since that year, Crook said, the festival has hosted between 50-60 acts. (Pawtucket Times, RI)
Austin won't get much mercy Jun 28, 2006
Austin has produced hit records for recording acts such as TLC, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Pink and Natalie Cole, along with the movies "Drumline" and "ATL," both filmed locally. He also created the city of Atlanta's theme song "ATL" for its marketing campaign last year. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Michigan Senate Passes Bill to Stop Bogus Bands Jun 14, 2006
The state Senate on Tuesday unanimously passed a bill designed to stop from using names of famous recording acts unless they meet criteria such as featuring at least one member of the original band. The , a nonprofit foundation, has been pushing for legislation nationwide to preserve the legitimacy of touring bands. (Fox News -- Politics)
Michael Jackson plans orphanage trip May 27, 2006
The 47-year-old singer, one of the top-selling recording acts of all time, now lives in the Gulf state of Bahrain. He was acquitted by a jury last June of all charges stemming from accusations made by a teenage boy that he had been molested by Jackson at his Neverland Valley Ranch in central California. (Australian)
Southern rock pioneer Walden dies of cancer Apr 25, 2006
" Information from the Telegraph archives was used in this article. ***** Among the recording acts Walden managed or Capricorn signed: Otis Redding Percy Sledge Allman Brothers Johnny Jenkins Boz Scaggs Charlie Daniels Band Marshall Tucker Band Wet Willie Elvin Bishop Kenny Chesney Widespread Panic 311 Cake Martin Mull Lynyrd Skynyrd Hank Williams Jr. Sea Level Dixie Dregs Billie Joe Shaver Stillwater. (Macon Telegraph)
A New Name for a New Park...... Southland Entertainment Announces New Name and Exciting Summer Concert Series Mar 28, 2006
The First Financial Bank summer concert series at Alabama Adventure will feature nine national recording acts every Friday throughout June and July at the Coca Cola Amphitheatre inside the park. The featured artists are: Blake Shelton, Bo Bice, Sugarland, Raven, Miranda Lambert, Lifehouse, Nashville Star Show, Click Five and the Charlie Daniels Band. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Cashing in on tween viewers Mar 21, 2006
Disney, in particular, has become adept at creating new stars, such as "Lizzie McGuire's" Duff, "That's So Raven's" title diva and now Miley Cyrus of "Hannah Montana," who can be leveraged into recording acts and merchandise brands. Learning their lessons. (Sun-Sentinel.com)
VH1's Music Radar Jan 26, 2006
Following her intimate acoustic performance Cyndi Lauper takes the stage to perform for a sold-out crowd during "Decades Rock Live" premiering on VH1 Classic on Friday, January 27 at 8:00 PM. "Decades Rock Live" is an innovative new live concert series that features performances by celebrated artists from rock to soul who have influenced popular music over the last 50 years, as well as performances from some of today's hottest recording acts who have been inspired by these legends. The concert... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
