The Big Gigs: Our critics' music picks Minneapolis Star Tribune (JB) File Johnny Rivers under "underappreciated" when it comes to oldies acts. The singer/guitarist has a jukebox full of radio classics -- "Secret Agent ... and more »

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After 6 musical decades, Staples still going strong Fort Worth Star Telegram After six decades in the music business, Staples has earned the right to dish about the boldfaced names of pop music as if she were talking about family. ...

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1940 Ninth St. NW Washington Post "I'm not a revivalist, but I do strive to write songs as catchy as all the oldies I grew up on." Being able to do that is what makes "I Will Be" such a ... and more »

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Country music talent competition takes place Saturday Norwich Bulletin Scott Whiteley, Central Village: Whiteley has always been a fan of country music. Dan Champany, Griswold: Champany's goal is to one day record a CD.

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MP3 Insider Podcast 184: Insert lyrics here CNET To understand why music sales and illegal downloaded music has fallen, take me for instance... I haven't purchased a CD in over 5 years now, although I did ...

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Alex Chilton, as Remembered by John 'Bucky' Wilkin Nashville Scene (blog) I first met Alex Chilton in 1987 when we were part of an oldies package tour called The Great American '60s Cruise. The headliner was Gary Lewis and his ...

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Sibling sonbirds Ortolan head to South by Southwest Wicked Local (blog) The foursome a week after releasing its debut album Time on a String, head to Austin, Texas, for the annual South by Southwest music festival, a music ... and more »

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Now Cruising | Singalong at Sea New York Times (blog) Will Byington/Sixthman Cayamo: A Journey Through Song, the annual Caribbean cruise for music enthusiasts. Nodding to his band, Lyle Lovett turns to face the ...

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SXSW 2010 Music Festival Austin 360 (blog) From the time I did my 1st CD to my sophomore project “Acousti-me”, I had grown as a musician, producer, and as an artist. I always produced music but never ... and more »

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Mix tape: February 2010 OnMilwaukee.com As you can see, this is my oldies music. I can't recommend this set enough. I keep waiting for Bristol's best to move me the way they did on their first two ... and more »

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