Obit Chilton

2010-03-18T14:31:06Z

FILE - Alex Chilton of the 1970's rock band 'Big Star' performs at the South by Southwest Music Festival in Austin, Texas, in this March 19, 2004 file photo. Chilton, who topped the charts as a teen and later became a cult hero with the ban...

flamming lips sxsw

2010-03-13T18:01:43Z

Wayne Coyne The Flaming Lips kick off South by Southwest (SXSW) 2010 at Austin Music Hall Austin, Texas - 12.03.10

Sharia police ban French concert in Nigeria

2010-03-01T10:16:57Z

<div><p>Sharia police ordered the closure of an annual music festival funded and organised by the French embassy in northern Nigeria at the weekend, local officials and diplomats said on Monday.</p><p>"We have banned the music festival for the reason that we were not notified and our permission was not sought," Abubakar Rabo Abdulkarim, head of the film censorship board in the northern Kano region, told AFP.</p><p>...

Music-Songwriters Hall

2010-02-16T13:33:25Z

FILE - In this April 17, 2009 file photo Leonard Cohen performs during the first day of the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in Indio, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)

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Correction: Bonnaroo lineup story

2010-02-22T10:02:21Z

<div id="subtitle">Correction: Bonnaroo lineup story</div><div><p>In a story Feb. 10 about the roster for the Bonnaroo Arts &amp; Music Festival, The Associated Press erroneously reported a comedy lineup for the June 10-13 event. No comedy lineup has been announced ...

big day out

2010-02-02T18:46:26Z

Bill Kelliher of Mastodon performing live at the Big Day Out music festival Adelaide, Australia - 29.01.10

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Tony Bennett paints 2010 Jazz Fest poster

2010-02-22T12:32:28Z

<div id="subtitle">Singer Tony Benett paints 2010 Jazz Fest poster, a portrait of fellow musician Louis Prima</div><div><p>Grammy-winning jazz crooner Tony Bennett will be part of this year's Lily Allen performing live at the Big Day Out music festival Adelaide, Australia - 29.01.10

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big day out 3

2010-02-01T17:17:54Z

Dizzee Rascal performing live at the Big Day Out music festival Adelaide, Australia - 29.01.10

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5 Music Festivals That Rock in Southern California

2010-02-22T12:58:15Z

Southern California is home to some of the best music festivals in the country. Blues, reggae, gospel, and more -- the Long Beach music scene is just as exciting as it is diverse, making this SoCal city a true destination for music fans everywhere. These exciting music festivals feature national, award-winning acts to up-and-coming artists. Block off the streets and turn up the 'tunes! Here...

Jay-Z, Muse, Gorillaz to headline Coachella

2010-02-22T18:11:27Z

<div id="subtitle">Jay-Z, Muse, Gorillaz, Thom Yorke to perform at 3-day Coachella music festival in April</div><div><p>Jay-Z will bring his "Empire State of Mind" to the West Coast for Co...

Simon and Garfunkel to perform at Jazz Fest

2010-02-22T21:17:10Z

<div id="subtitle">Simon and Garfunkel to perform first weekend of Jazz Fest in New Orleans in April</div><div><p>Simon and Garfunkel have been added to the lineup for this year's New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Fe...

Big City Sounds With A Caribbean Twist At The Aruba Music Festival

2010-02-23T20:08:40Z

As an island known for its vibrant tropical energy and diverse entertainment options, Aruba is one of the best destinations in the Caribbean to experience live music. The capital city of Oranjestad is known as a hotbed of Caribbean jazz and latin music, as numerous clubs and concert halls host live bands throughout the year. Even outside the main tour...

Montreux unveils 2010 poster by Brazil's Britto

2010-02-24T02:44:10Z

<div><p>ZURICH (Reuters) - Brazilian Romero Britto has created the 2010 edition of the Montreux Jazz Festival's poster, adding to a long list of striking images by famous artists that have made the posters desirable objects among collectors.</p><p>Painted in strong and fresh colors, the poster for the...

Lilith Fair returning in 2010 with 18-city tour

2010-02-24T12:59:45Z

<div><p>TORONTO (Billboard) - Lilith Fair, the women's music festival that ran for three years during the 1990s, will re-launch with an 18-city tour in 2010, organizers said Wednesday.</p><p>The stops include Atlanta,

New Orleans music fest goes green

2010-02-25T11:41:25Z

<div id="subtitle">Music fests go green: New Orleans' Project 30-90 the latest to leave little carbon footprint</div><div><p>A new music festival in New Orleans is pushing its environmental cred as much as its music, touting lights and sound systems powered by the sun, paperless tickets and an investment in a landfill to offset emissions.</p><p>Project 30-90, ...

Essence Music Festival Tickets - 2009 Lineup Announced

2010-02-25T13:13:53Z

John Legend has given the ?green light? for the black music and culture event of the year, and he isn?t the only R&B heavyweight to put his name on the ticket for the esteemed Essence Music Festival this summer. The much-anticipated annual event is set to take place this year from July 3 ? 5 at the Coachella Music Festival has been announced?and it doesn?t disappoint! The headliners for the 10th Coachella, which will be held April 17-19 at Empire Polo Field in Indio, Cal...

Across festival circuit, Woodstock's legacy felt

2010-02-25T20:28:56Z

<div id="subtitle">On 40th anniversary, Woodstock legacy felt across vibrant (but less groovy) festival circuit</div><div><p>Today's robust festival culture owes much to Woodstock — lessons from both its incredible success and its logistical nightmares.</p><p>"It stands out in everybody's mind as the originator," said CHICAGO (Reuters) - Chicago took a Dogg walk on the wild side on Sunday when rock legend Lou Reed and rapper Snoop Dogg took the stage at opposite ends of the Lollapalooza music festival.</...

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