Archive for the ‘Folk’ Category
Simon & Garfunkel Radio + classic album reissue
Written by admin on March 8, 2011 – 8:00 pm -For a limited period, fans of Simon & Garfunkel can listen to a channel on Sirius XM Radio dedicated exclusively to the legendary duo.
Simon & Garfunkel Radio features familiar songs and rarities spanning the duo’s entire catalogue, including solo projects and their early recordings as Tom & Jerry.
Tags: Bridge Over Troubled Water 40th anniversary edition, Simon & Garfunkel Radio, Simon and Garfunkel
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Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival line-up
Written by admin on February 15, 2011 – 8:18 pm -| The tenth annual Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, Tennessee, will feature some of the biggest names in the music world, both old and new.
Among the veteran artists joining the likes of Florence + the Machine, Mumford & Sons and Arcade Fire at the June festival are Gregg Allman, Robert Plant & the Band of Joy, the reunited Buffalo Springfield and rockabilly queen Wanda Jackson. |
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Tags: Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, Buffalo Springfield, Dr John, Gregg Allman, Robert Plant, Wanda Jackson
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Grammys round-up – wins for Jeff Beck, Paul McCartney & Neil Young
Written by admin on February 14, 2011 – 9:31 am -| Jeff Beck was the most successful of the veteran artists at this year’s Grammys, winning three awards last night. There were also wins for Paul McCartney, Neil Young, Buddy Guy and Mavis Staples. |
Tags: Grammy Awards, Grammys, Jay-Z, Jeff Beck, Lady Antebellum, Lady Gaga, Mavis Staples, Neil Young, Paul McCartney
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Song of the Week #40 – “Homeward Bound”
Written by admin on February 7, 2011 – 8:00 am - |
This week’s Song of the Week is Simon & Garfunkel’s classic “Homeward Bound.” |
Tags: Homeward Bound, Parsley Sage Rosemary and Thyme, Simon and Garfunkel
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s “Women Who Rock” exhibit opens in May
Written by admin on February 3, 2011 – 8:45 pm - |
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will open a major new exhibit in May to pay tribute to the important role women have played in popular music. |
Tags: Passion, Power, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Women Who Rock exhibit, Women Who Rock: Vision
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