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Guitarist David Jacobs-Strain puts his own twist on the blues
Of The Morning CallAs a young man working in a genre that reveres tradition, blues guitarist-singer-songwriter David Jacobs-Strain could make it easy on himself. ''I could either try to be a blues revivalist and play old songs note for note, or write new songs that sound...Tags: New Haven (New Haven, Connecticut), Tom Petty, Musikfest, Oregon, Music Industry
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When the stars align
247-4732When it comes to music at this year's Bay Days festival, organizers borrowed a trick from television chef Emeril Lagasse. They kicked it up a notch. "What I decided to do is make our entertainment a three-course meal," said Bay Days president Michael...Tags: California, Virginia, Government, Music Industry, National Government
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WDRC-FM Celebrates Its History With Switch To Pre-1964 Oldies
"The Big D" is back. Buckley radio station WDRC-FM (102.9), currently calling itself "DRC-FM," is officially bopping back to its roots and its old nickname beginning Monday as it returns to its pre-2004 days as an "oldies" station. "It gives us a...Tags: Chuck Berry, Radio Industry, Elvis Presley, Ritchie Valens, Disasters
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Bo Diddley honored with degree from UF
More than two months after his death, bluesman Bo Diddley was awarded a college degree from the University of Florida. Diddley, a pioneering blues singer and musician, was awarded the honor Saturday during a summer commencement ceremony. His daughter...Tags: Alachua County, University of Florida
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UF grants rock icon Diddley posthumous degree
More than two months after his death, rock 'n' roll pioneer Bo Diddley has been awarded a college degree from the University of Florida. Diddley's daughter, Evelyn Kelly accepted the honor on his behalf at Saturday's commencement in Gainesville....Tags: Mississippi, Gainesville, Alachua County, University of Florida
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Rock 'n' roll pioneer Bo Diddley has been awarded a college degree from University of Florida
The Associated PressMore than two months after his death, rock 'n' roll pioneer Bo Diddley has been awarded a college degree from the University of Florida. Diddley's daughter, Evelyn Kelly accepted the honor on his behalf at Saturday's commencement in Gainesville....Tags: Mississippi, Gainesville, Rock and Roll Music, Alachua County, Colleges and Universities
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Erykah Badu's 'Vortex Tour'
Special to The TimesRoughly three quarters of the way through her triumphant two-hour set Thursday night at the Greek Theatre, Erykah Badu paused to explain the meaning of the word "vortex" to the capacity crowd. According to Badu, a vortex is a "swirling cloud of energy...Tags: Biz Markie, Billie Holiday, Kirk Douglas, Nas, Theater
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A pair of Bo Diddley retrospectives
Special to The TimesA pair of Bo Diddley retrospectives offers an especially revealing look at the late Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member’s studio experimentation. In "I'm a Man: The Chess Masters, 1955-1958," we hear two unreleased versions of the Mississippi native's...Tags: Game Playing, Robert Plant, Radio Industry, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Bruce Springsteen
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'All You Need Is Love' finally arrives in U.S.
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterBritish documentary maker Tony Palmer called his 17-hour TV series exploring the origins of American popular music “All You Need Is Love,” because John Lennon told him it would make a great title. But in the three decades since he made it, it'...Tags: Frank Zappa, Al Jolson, George Gershwin, Bing Crosby, Charlie Parker
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Live: Tom Waits
Times Pop Music CriticPHOENIX -- The sprawling, brawling concert Tom Waits gave here Tuesday, opening his Glitter and Doom tour with two nights at the city's grand old Orpheum, found its central image, unsurprisingly, in a hat. This wasn't just any of the countless porkpies...Tags: Jim Jarmusch, Tom Waits, Elvis Presley, Music Theater, Movies
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Gameday Live 57: Yanks-Twins
On the Yankees beatStaple here, O'Brien in Minny and you all out there, ready for a fantastic Monday night of baseball and the last Yankees game P.J. -- Pre Joba -- or something like that. Andy Pettitte (5-5, 4.11) opposes ageless wonder Livan......Tags: Kyle Farnsworth, Alex Rodriguez, Harvey Korman, Athletics, Track and Field
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Rock pioneer Bo Diddley dies at age 79
The Associated PressA spokeswoman says rock pioneer Bo Diddley has died. He was 79. The spokeswoman says Diddley died of heart failure Monday. He had suffered a heart attack in August 2007, three months after suffering a stroke while touring in Iowa. Doctors said the...Tags: Florida, Iowa, Death and Dying, Diseases, Heart Disease
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