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Leonard Cohen due to celebrate 80th with new album

Rolling Stone;http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/leonard-cohen-new-album-80th-birthday-next-month-20140811 is reporting that the revered singer/songwriter, who will turn 80 Sept. 21, is set to unveil a new…

August 11, 2014

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Dean Ween keeps playing

of seminal band Ween plays show at ACT today

August 10, 2014

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Son of Nigerian star Fela talks of father’s legacy

Singer Femi Kuti performs at the New Afrika Shrine in Lagos, Nigeria.Associated Press Photo/Jon Gambrell, File NEW YORK – Femi…

August 8, 2014

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A Listening Room experience

Kai Welch, a Nashville-based singer-songwriter who has toured extensively with banjo maven Abigail Washburn, will play a show at 7:30…

August 7, 2014

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Not so lonely: Jack Antonoff spins off from fun.

Jack Antonoff of Bleachers performs at Lollapalooza in Chicago’s Grant Park.Photo by Steve C. Mitchell/Invision/Associated Press The 30-year-old guitarist has…

August 6, 2014

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‘Guardians’ music from the ‘70s back at top of charts

The movie soundtrack “Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Mix Vol. 1” is No. 1 on both the iTunes and Amazon…

August 5, 2014

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Time traveling through the ages at Santa Fe Opera

A premiere, updated classics, a double bill

August 4, 2014

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Giving them a one-two knock-out

lovers enjoy magical weekend with violinists

August 3, 2014

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Grammy-nominated songwriter Eliza Gilkyson to perform in Mancos

Courtesy photo<br><br>The Eliza Gilkyson Trio will play a show Thursday at the Mancos Opera House. Gilkyson is a politically minded…

August 3, 2014

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Trombone Shorty replaces boy’s stolen trombone

Associated Press Photo/Michael Dwyer<br><br>On Saturday, the foundation of New Orleans performer Trombone Shorty delivered a new trombone to a boy…

August 3, 2014

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Festival finale

After filling Durango with big orchestra sounds, world beats, chamber concerts and even Hollywood scores during the last three weeks,…

July 31, 2014

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Tribute to a towering figure in music education

Festival honoring Arkady Fomin with Saturday performance

July 31, 2014

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Lollapalooza marks a decade in Chicago

Lollapalooza, one of the country’s most iconic outdoor music festivals, kicks off Friday in Chicago’s Grant Park.Associated Press Photo/Scott Eisen,…

July 30, 2014

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Music aside, Queen of Soul is pumped for fair food

Singer Aretha Franklin will perform at state fairs in Ohio, Wisconsin and Minnesota this summer.Associated Press Photo/Steven Senne “I love…

July 29, 2014

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Gaga on Bennett duet CD: Jazz comes easier vs. pop

Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett have spent the last two years collaborating on a record of jazz standards.Photo by Andy…

July 29, 2014

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Fast and furious: A battle of violin virtuosos

in the Mountain Concert brings two great talents to the stage

July 28, 2014

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Bourbon-splashed brass

The Dirty Bourbon River Show, a five-piece gypsy-brass outfit from New Orleans, will play a concert at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday…

July 28, 2014

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Indie-folk, filtered through alternate dimensions

Wallace and the Naked Light play at Powerhouse

July 28, 2014

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O Fortuna

Roughly 100 members of the Durango Choral Society joined the Music in the Mountains Festival Orchestra at Fort Lewis College…

July 28, 2014

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Review: Petty’s rock ‘n’ roll triumph

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers’ new album, “Hypnotic Eye” is testament to the enduring power of blues-based rock ‘n’ roll.Associated…

July 28, 2014

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150 musicians, 25 movements and a wall of sound

Durango Choral Society joins Festival Orchestra for special performance

July 24, 2014

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In the Henhouse

Fresh off of a music education tour in Africa, Chicago bluegrass band Henhouse Prowlers will bring its fast-picking mix of…

July 24, 2014

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Clapton says thank you to Cale with ‘The Breeze’

Late singer-songwriter J.J. Cale plays at the Eric Clapton Crossroads Guitar Festival in 2004 in Texas. Clapton released a 16-track…

July 24, 2014

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Kitten’s debut album is synth heaven

Kitten’s self-titled debut is filled with synth anthems and pop jams.Associated Press photo/Elektra Records The debut album from rising band…

July 22, 2014