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WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 - The organizers of the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition compare it to the Van Cliburn and Tchaikovsky competitions, appropriately lofty ...2.9

After directing four of his band's videos, including the recent "Question!," System Of A Down bassist Shavo Odadjian wanted little to do with the promotional clip for the ...3.1

It's the night of Feb. 13. Melissa Etheridge walks onstage at the Grammy Awards ceremony slinging her guitar, ever the rock star in her blue velvet blazer, faded jeans and ...2.9

It's finally almost here. The long-awaited, much-delayed new album from Detroit rocker Bob Seger will hit stores by Christmas, according to sources in his camp.2.7

City opens its wallets The spirit of Bourbon St. reigned in Manhattan last night as simultaneous star-studded concerts at Radio City Music Hall and Madison Square Garden ...2.7

Everybody loved B.B. on Tuesday as a moonlit Encino mansion was thesetting for a star-studded 80th birthday party for the legendary King of the Blues.2.7

Finally, here comes fall. Now that the summer rotation of hits is wearing thin -- thanks Mariah, glad to have you back -- the upcoming lineup of CD releases promises to ...2.7

Tuesday's concert by I Musici in Gates Concert Hall started with a bang and ended with another bang.2.7

It wasn't broke, exactly, but you can't really blame Carnegie Hall for tinkering with its annual choral workshop.2.7

Syracuse University is receiving a $320,000 gift from Grammy winner Billy Joel to help aspiring musicians.2.9

Astoundingly, to anyone familiar with Oasis' history of public infighting, canceled tours and ugly breakups, the British quintet arrived on stage two minutes ahead of ...2.7

NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 20 - "There are five of us left," said Marguerite Smith, who was playing her Ovation Celebrity guitar in the gloom outside Johnny White's Sports Bar here.2.9

This story was published Tuesday, September 20th, 2005 The Associated Press NEW YORK - Less than a week after Renee Zellweger filed for an annulment from Kenny Chesney, the ...1.9

The last time we heard a "no comment" from Marin Alsop about anything was - actually, we can't remember her ever sidestepping a question.2.7

Two pop fringes intertwine in 13 & God, the group that headlined Irving Plaza on Monday night.2.7

Mariah Carey led the nominees for American Music Awards on Tuesday with four nods for favorite pop and soul album as well as female singer in both categories.3.1

ARTIST: Skinny McGee and his Mayhem Makers ALBUM: 99 Years As absolute purists to their discipline, this Florida rockabilly trio is the genuine article.2.9

On the backs of these worthless CMJ badges should have been a scavenger hunt checklist: Find Devendra Banhart.2.9

Posted By Michael Melchor on 09.20.05 Still seeking "rural, suburban-type prison camp"...poor baby... Lil' Kim began serving a 366-day prison sentence on September 19 for ...2.7

Chris Martin can make humility an act of hubris, and vice versa. He's as cocky and as insecure as rock stars come, a psychic balancing act reflected in his band Coldplay's ...3.1

Yusuf Islam, who had a string of pop hits in the 1960s and '70s, said an al-Qaida video claiming responsibility for the attacks and linking them to Britain's role in the ...2.9

The Australian garage rock band Jet is comprised of Cameron Muncey , brothers Chris Cester and Nic Cester , and Mark Wilson .1.3

Three-time Oscar winning composer Maurice Jarre will be honored with the European Achievement in World Cinema award at this year's European Film Awards, the European Film ...2.7

Paul McCartney has fallen down a trapdoor while performing in the US. The former Beatle was performing at the Tampa St Pete Times Forum as part of his current world tour, ...2.7

It was fitting that Green Day's encore included a cover of Queen's anthem We Are the Champions .3.1

The ears of lucky Bay Area music lovers will hear some delectable truths when Bhosle -- the most recorded vocalist in history -- joins Kronos on Thursday and Friday at the ...2

New Order are to headline a concert in honour of the late John Peel. They will be joined by The Fall and Super Furry Animals for the gig at London's Queen Elizabeth Hall on ...2.7

Violin maker Joseph Curtin, 52, also has been named a 2005 MacArthur Fellow. He is the founder of Joseph Curtin Studios in Ann Arbor.2.7

Two weeks ago, when chaos reigned in New Orleans, word spread around the world that Fats Domino was among the missing.2.7

Status Quo's Rick Parfitt woke up in bed with an electrician and his wife after a mammoth drinking session.2.7

Aaron Dworkin has devoted his career to building diversity in classical music, and anyone who has witnessed him on his soapbox knows he speaks with the passion of a preacher ...2.7

THE international audience at Jamaica's annual Reggae Sumfest - the weeklong summer festival considered the creme de la creme of reggae shows - is a handy public opinion poll.2.7

Always made with the best intentions, tribute albums can yield wildly uneven results.2.7

The Metropolitan Opera opened its season on Monday night, which meant a traditional gala evening of people-watching, celebrity-spotting and, for patrons who paid the top ...2.9

Contemporary jazz singer/guitarist Bobby Caldwell was born August 15, 1951, in Manhattan, NY; his parents, Bob and Carolyn, were the hosts of the television variety show ...2

Heavy metal band Disturbed came together through the matching of a band with a singer.1.3

One of the most important American ska bands, the Toasters did much to popularize the genre on the underground scene in the mid- to late '80s, laying the groundwork for ...2

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