Johnny Dowd, The Band Room, Low Mill, Farndale, September 21
“Operating at the Captain Beefheart and Swamp ends of alt.country, Texas-born maverick Johnny Dowd and his incendiary band are part of the Gothic Americana triumvirate that also includes The Handsome Family and Jim White,” said Nigel. “His predilection …
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UNC music professor debuts third album
From a very young age Anderson said he started writing original music, and would give cassette recordings of his work to friends and family. He said his early influences included the popular rock groups, but quickly gravitated towards a diverse …
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Planner: Lots of music tonight, Sunday
For some nonmusical entertainment, the Original Toughman Contest continues at 8 p.m. tonight at the U.S. Cellular Center arena. Amateur local fighters slug it out for fame and fortune. Ticket are $ 19, $ 34 and $ 50, plus service fees at the box office or …
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Women on song at the Crane Bar
She has recently been gigging and showcasing her debut album, Rise with her original band, The Copper Soul. She can also be found belting them out with The Prodigal Blues Band, singing harmonies with the Americana band Harper's Ferry, and …
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The trendy descend as British fashion royalty lands at the Grove
Several Southern California locations were considered, including the Third Street Promenade, Beverly Hills, Glendale Galleria and the Americana at Brand in Glendale, but the Grove "was absolute top of the short list," said Robert Cohen, a real estate …
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