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Legendary Boxing Promoter-Turned-Entertainment Promoter Rock Newman Announces Additional Tickets Made Available in the US for Bermuda Music Festival (PR News Wire )

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Rock and his Company Gibraltar Promotions are the Force behind Securing Beyonce and Alicia Keys as Headliner Performers; 4 Day Festival in October also features The Whispers, Solange, Aaron Neville, UB40 and More WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Legendary boxing promoter-turned-entertainment promoter Rock Newman and his full service marketing, promotions and event production firm,...

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Bermuda Releases Additional Tickets for Bermuda Music Festival to U.S. Travelers (PR News Wire )

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT

... lineup, festival attendees will enjoy performances by: Lyfe Jennings, Solange, Collie Buddz, Aaron Neville and variety of Bermuda's most outstanding local talent. Hosts for the 2008 Bermuda Music Festival include a few of the world's most famous and renowned comedians: Dick Gregory, Bill Bellamy and of course, returning for his third time, Steve Harvey. This year's Bermuda Music...

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Hayward Carbo | New Orleans singer, 82 (Philadelphia Inquirer)

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:01:00 GMT

Hayward "Chuck" Carbo, 82, whose ultrasmooth baritone fronted the 1950s quintet the Spiders, who made the world aware of New Orleans rhythm & blues, has died. Charbonnet-Labat Funeral Home in New Orleans said he died July 11 after a long illness. Singer Aaron Neville, a longtime friend, said Mr. Carbo and his brother Leonard "Chick" Carbo were part of the premier New Orleans group in...

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Basement Songs: Robbie Robertson, “What About Now” (Popdose)

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:30:38 GMT

... the dank basement bedroom of my college apartment house to absorb the harmonies of Robertson, Ivan Neville and the ethereal voice of Aaron Neville. (more…)

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The penultimate mix tape. (Open Book)

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 16:01:29 GMT

A collection of songs I plan to leave for my family, to be played at my funeral. A work in progress, in no particular order. Funeral for a Friend - Elton John Country Road - James Taylor One Step Closer - Michael Franti & Spearhead Amazing Grace - Aaron Neville What a Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong Beautiful Day - U2 Angels - Robbie Williams Down to the River to Pray - Allison Krauss...

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Book Notes - Roxana Robinson ("Cost") (Largehearted Boy)

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:25:31 GMT

... of Me - Billie Holliday Tosca - Renata Tebaldi Blue Kentucky Girl - Emmylou Harris Angola Bound - Aaron Neville Don Giovanni - (any recording) Cosi fan Tutte - (ditto) The Magic Flute - (ditto) Walk on By - Dionne Warwick Anything by the Supremes How's that for eclectic? I don't think Jack would approve - This would be the music Julia would find on the radio (on their way back from...

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“I Ain’t Gonna Eat Out My Heart Any More”; or, Two Old Farts Sitting Around Commenting (The latest from newcritics)

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:28:01 GMT

... Sam Cooke Jackie Wilson Brian and Carl Wilson Robin Gibb Gene Pitney Solomon Burke Brook Benton Aaron Neville Wilson Pickett I quickly responded with: Anon, dig it, love them all. I’m so glad you mentioned Robin Gibb, because I love the early BeeGees. So many great singers and this is only the dudes. Just off the top of my head I’m tossing in Jackie Wilson, Otis Redding, Eric Burdon,...

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FESTIVAL/CRUISE: Jazz Fest New Orleans Finale (All About Jazz)

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 19:45:09 GMT

... utterly singular, what's commonplace within that one city should never be taken for granted. The Neville Brothers performed at the end of Jazzfest.The finale of Jazzfest was piled with symbolism: the return of the Neville Brothers to their old headlining slot and, more important, to New Orleans itself. It was a family of siblings (and two of their sons, Ivan and Ian) reuniting with...

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Stay Awake in concert (Cartoon Brew)

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 07:05:24 GMT

... as possible. Artists on the original album included Herb Alpert, Los Lobos, Natalie Merchant, Aaron Neville, Harry Nilsson, Sinead O’Connor, Buster Poindexter, Sun Ra, Bonnie Raitt, The Replacements, The Roches, Ringo Starr, Michael Stipe, and Tom Waits. Who will appear in person? That info will be revealed closer to show time. For now, you can order tickets here . share

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Richard the Great (Sicka Than Average)

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:29:45 GMT

Celine Dion is my musical kryptonite (well, along with Aaron Neville) -- if her music comes on (especially that annoying Titanic song) I squirm and turn the dial; if I see her on TV, I change the channel. Needless to...

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Beatles Costumes Sell for $130,000 (Fox News)

foxnewsonline@foxnews.com — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:47:23 GMT

... note that it took a musician from East London to pitch in for New Orleans. He must wonder, as must Aaron Neville, who performed Saturday night before the auction, where all the American musicians have gone?The most spirited bidding of the night was for Beatles memorabilia. Not only did the outfits sell high, but so too did original animation "cels" from the film “Yellow Submarine,”...

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U2's The Edge Hosts Icons of Music II Auction to Benefit Music Rising at Hard Rock Cafe New York (The Earth Times Online Newspaper)

Thu, 29 May 2008 01:40:06 GMT

NEW YORK, May 28 /PRNewswire/ -- WHO:U2's The Edge to host with special performance by Aaron Neville and appearances by Les Paul, Tiki Barber, Christy Turlington, Petra Nemcova, Joan Jett, "Cry-Baby" Broadway star James Snyder, Earl Slick, Jody Porter of Fountains of Wayne, writer ...

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Tickets on Sale for Star Studded Icons of Music II Auction Benefiting Music Rising, Taking Place Saturday, May 31st at Hard Rock Cafe New York in Times Square (The Earth Times Online Newspaper)

Wed, 21 May 2008 20:17:32 GMT

NEW YORK, May 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Tickets are currently on sale to the public for the star-studded Icons of Music II Auction, hosted by Julien's Auctions () and U2's the Edge with a special performance by Aaron Neville. The event, taking place at Hard Rock Cafe New York in Times Square on Saturday, May 31st, will benefit Music Rising (), a campaign co-founded by the Edge, legendary producer...

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Country and pop stars get back together for songs, tours (USA Today)

Tue, 13 May 2008 01:45:52 GMT

... Dierks Bentley is booked for alt-rock festival Lollapalooza.In the past, acts from the Eagles to Aaron Neville occasionally have gotten country airplay. Now, the two genres seem closer on the country chart than they've been in years.Jewel and Hootie & The Blowfish's Darius Rucker, the '90s pop favorites, have singles on the country chart. Blake Shelton recently recast Michael Bublé's...

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Friday Random Ten: welcoming the new Volvo edition (Hugo Schwyzer)

Fri, 09 May 2008 20:00:23 GMT

... choir. 1. “Come On, Come On”, Mary Chapin-Carpenter 2. “Malibu”, Hole 3. “I Bid You Goodnight”, Aaron Neville 4. “Over the Hills”, Lucy Kaplansky 5. “Postcards from Mexico”, Girlyman 6. “Annie’s Song”, John Denver 7. “Strong Hand” (for June), Emmylou Harris 8. “Walk Forever by My Side”, The Alarm 9. “Foolish You”, Kate and Anna McGarrigle 10. “Polyester Bride”, Liz Phair Bonus Track:...

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New Orleans sings praise as Neville Brothers finally reunite (The BN Village)

Thu, 08 May 2008 15:31:06 GMT

New Orleans sings praise as Neville Brothers finally reunite By MARY FOSTER, Associated Press Writer Sun May 4, 11:06 PM ET NEW ORLEANS (AP) The Neville Brothers, who traditionally help close out the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, returned to the big stage Sunday for the first time since Hurricane Katrina flooded and wrecked their homes, along with 80 percent of the city. The...

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The Neville Brothers reunite ‘the family of New Orleans'(Aaron Neville) (Gooodamerica)

Wed, 07 May 2008 02:30:27 GMT

Its daughter, has asserted fierce, has not lacked a day only the & quot of Jazzfest; from the & quot dell’ uterus up to now. A new Orleanian for all the life, Sanchez has worked in the cabins of the beer of Jazzfest like adolescent. ; , Like many, it has had doubts approximately the Neville Brothers that jumps the first two Jazzfests after Hurricane Katrina .. Like Aaron Neville...

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Festival hits a hopeful note in New Orleans (atHome Top Story)

Mon, 05 May 2008 08:30:00 GMT

As Aaron Neville's plaintive falsetto rang out in the final moments of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, it seemed all was right in the city that had been decimated by Hurricane Katrina.

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New Orleans sings praise as Neville Brothers finally reunite (kansascity.com)

Mon, 05 May 2008 00:34:00 GMT

The Neville Brothers, who traditionally help close out the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, returned to the big stage Sunday for the first time since Hurricane Katrina flooded and wrecked their homes, along with 80 percent of the city.

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Please Settle OUR Score (OUR NEW ORLEANS SAINTS)

Sun, 04 May 2008 20:38:00 GMT

... to wear last night at the playoff game so they would look (and feel) like Saints fans. Not because Aaron Neville sang the National Anthem and sat with the same Mr. Shi nn last night. Because a segment of Our Black and Gold Nation has been influenced by the Arab culture, being from the oil patch and from serving in Kuwait and Iraq. Because a famous Arab quote goes like this “The enemy...

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