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Devo's whipping it in a big way on entire-album tour
Devo plans to release its first new studio album in 20 years in 2010, but the band that’s touring now is rooted firmly in the late ’70s and early ’80s.
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New Miles Davis collection has 70 CDs
It’s a curious irony that at a time when entire music collections can be shrunk down to the size of a couple of sticks of gum, certain music packages keep getting larger.
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Amy Grant, Will Owsley play Birmingham tonight
Ordinarily at home in Franklin, Tenn., Grammy-nominated guitarist Will Owsley will be a little closer to his geographic roots tonight when he accompanies Amy Grant at a Birmingham show.
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Hart Country music legend Freddie Hart to perform at Ritz Theatre
There will be nothing but treats this weekend as Freddie Hart makes his way to the stage at the Ritz Theatre in Talladega this Halloween. Raised in Phenix City, Hart is no stranger to the South. He speaks fondly of his home state, saying “(Southerners’) arms and hearts are wide open and the people from Talladega are just … real.”
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Former Knox series head making transition
by Ben Flanagan
Special to The Star
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Patricia Smith thinks Calhoun County does an exceptional job at entertaining folks. As the head of the Knox Concert Series for 35 years, she knows a thing or two about bringing high-quality entertainment acts to the area to give people a reason to get out of the house.
Sara Evans to open Knox Concert Series
by Deirdre Long
Entertainment Editor
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Anniston's Knox Concert Series opens their 64th season Oct. 1 with a performance by country musician Sara Evans. "She fits well with the young crowd and country and pop music lovers," said Julia Segars, chairwoman of the Knox Concert Series board. "We look for things that will appeal to all of our audience."
Downing still has vision for local entertainment
by Ben Flanagan
Special to The Star
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Robert Downing remembers things. Things that will probably make you jealous or nostalgic, depending on which generation you're a part of. He remembers The Kingsman rolling into the Anniston City Auditorium with their hit song "Louie, Louie." He also remembers singer/songwriter Lou Christie belting out his falsetto on "Lightning Strikes" in the same venue.
'Prime target areas': Local musician Van Dyke wants to help revitalize the local music scene
by Ben Flanagan
Special to The Star
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Oxford musician Thomas Van Dyke loves music. He plays Christian contemporary jazz and makes an effort to spread his message to anyone willing to lend their ears. He'd particularly love to see Christian and secular music lovers come together and enjoy his brand of entertainment.
Calhoun County Civic Chorale seeks members
by Deirdre Long
Entertainment Editor
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The Calhoun County Civic Chorale is seeking singers for the autumn season, which begins with a rehearsal on Aug. 31 at 7:15 p.m. in the Performance Center of Mason Hall on the Jacksonville State University Campus.
The family that plays together: The Golden Saw Music Hall in Jacksonville brings a community together every Friday night
by Deirdre Long
Entertainment Editor
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On most days, the old pinewood house in the Williams community of Jacksonville is a quiet place, just another plot of land on Pleasant Valley Road, a mile or so from Green's Store and the First Presbyterian Church. But on Friday nights, the house comes alive, the quiet broken by twanging guitars and singing fiddles, by clapping hands and the occasional hoot or holler. On those Friday nights, even though no one takes a permanent residence at the house, the family comes home.
'Go out and see the shows': JSU media adviser weighs in on local entertainment
by Ben Flanagan
Staff Writer
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Mike Stedham has his eye on plenty. He serves as adviser to Jacksonville State University's student newspaper, its yearbook and the campus radio station, 91.9 WLJS-FM. He also keeps his eye on Calhoun County's entertainment scene, and even has his hand in the action, serving as the president of the board of directors for Community Actors' Studio Theater.
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