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Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson to duet with astronaut

Written by admin on April 8, 2011 – 7:09 pm -

Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson will deliver one of the most unusual performances of his long career when he takes part in an ‘out of this world’ duet with US astronaut Colonel Catherine Coleman on Sunday (April 12). Anderson will be appearing on stage in Perm, Russia and Coleman will link up live from the International Space Station for a performance of the track “Bouree.”

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Bob Dylan plays first show in China

Written by admin on April 7, 2011 – 6:34 pm -

Bob Dylan performed for the first time in China last night. The folk legend played a two-hour gig in front of a capacity audience of 5,000 at the Workers Gymnasium in Beijing.

Bob Dylan Promoters had tried to bring Dylan to China last year, but permission was denied by the country’s Culture Ministry.

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Jack White to produce Jerry Lee Lewis

Written by admin on April 6, 2011 – 7:11 pm -

Former White Stripes frontman Jack White will play host to Jerry Lee Lewis for a one-off gig at Third Man Records in Nashville on April 16. A recording of the show, produced by White, will be made available from Third Man Records within weeks.

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Buffalo Springfield announce US tour

Written by admin on March 31, 2011 – 5:20 pm -

Buffalo Springfield on stage Buffalo Springfield are going on tour this summer for the first time in 43 years.

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Adam Ant back on tour

Written by admin on March 29, 2011 – 7:43 pm -

Adam Ant has announced his first tour for 15 years.

The 56-year-old singer achieved huge success with his band Adam and the Ants in the early 1980s, and will now be touring with a seven-piece act called The Good, The Mad and The Lovely Posse.

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