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Rocco John Group: Devotion
by Terrell Kent Holmes
Rocco John Iacovone draws from a deep well for his musical inspiration, with sources as diverse as Eric Dolphy, J.S. Bach, Charlie Parker and Nadia Boulanger. These influences manifest themselves on Devotion, a pleasantly original quartet work composed and led by the talented and eclectic saxophonist, who blends these genres with skill and imagination. On Riffin' for Eric" Iacovone blows his alto like a snake charmer playing the New Thing on this tribute to Eric Dolphy, while ...
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by Woodrow Wilkins
Trumpet and sax pairings often make for some of the most enjoyable jazz. The Rocco John Group, venturing back into the sounds of the 1960s and '70s, keep that thought alive. Saxophonist Rocco John Iacovone studied with Lee Konitz and has worked with Sam Rivers. The group has performed together 11 years. The other members are Michael Irwin on trumpet, Aaron Keane on bass and Dalius Naujokaitis on drums and percussion. Iacovone plays his usual alto, as well ...
read moreTrent Reznor, OK Go, MGMT, Zoe Keating, Neil Gaiman, Others Join Anti-SOPA Fight
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(UPDATED) Adding their voices to a rising anti-SOPA tide, a group of prominent musicians, actors, and authors including Trent Reznor, OK Go, MGMT, Zoe Keating and Neil Gaiman have signed an open letter to the US Congress. An open letter to Washington from Artists and Creators We, the undersigned, are musicians, actors, directors, authors, and producers. We make our livelihoods with the artistic works we create. We are also Internet users. We are writing to express our serious concerns regarding ...
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Pink Floyd Week on Fallon: Pearl Jam, Foo, Shins, MGMT, Dierks
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FEATURING APPEARANCES BY ROGER WATERS AND NICK MASON; AND PERFORMANCES FEATURING THE SHINS, FOO FIGHTERS, MGMT, DIERKS BENTLEY AND PEARL JAM In the tradition of honoring great musicians, NBC's Late Night with Jimmy Fallon will devote the week of September 26-30 to celebrating the work of one of music's most influential rock bands, Pink Floyd. Each night, featured artists The Shins, Foo Fighters, MGMT, Dierks Bentley and Pearl Jam, will pay tribute to Pink Floyd's rock 'n' roll legacy by ...
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Beale Street Music Fest: Lips, Wilco, Avett, Mumford, MGMT
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GREGG ALLMAN, MELLENCAMP, MRAZ, MARLEY, STONE TEMPLE PILOTS, NEW PORNOGRAPHERS, MANCHESTER ORCHESTRA, LUCINDA WILLIAMS, & MORE Memphis in May is pleased to announce the lineup for the 2011 Beale Street Music Festival. The thirty-fifth annual three day music festival will be held April 29May 1 in Tom Lee Park along the banks of the Mississippi River in downtown Memphis, Tennessee. A full list of artists follows and totals 65 acts performing on 4 stages and the SoCo Blues Shack over ...
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Moogfest 2010 in Asheville MGMT, Thievery, Massive Attack
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NEW HALLOWEEN FEST IN ONE OF THE COOLEST CITIES IN U.S.
Massive Attack AC Entertainment--creator and producer of the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, Big Ears Festival, and Vegoose--has announced MoogFest 2010, a three-day festival celebrating the innovative vision of sonic pioneer, Robert Moog, to be held Halloween weekend, October 29-31, in Asheville, NC, the adopted home of Bob Moog. Confirmed artists Massive Attack, MGMT and Thievery Corporation will be joined by over 25 additional internationally renowned artists performing in ...
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