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Archive for the ‘Celebrations’ Category

November 11th, 2007

Back to School with the Grateful Dead

On November 16-18 around 500-600 people are expected to attend an academic conference focusing on the legend that is the Grateful Dead at the University of Massachusetts.
The conference entitled Unbroken Chain: The Grateful Dead in Music, Culture and Memory, “Will bring together more than fifty presenters for twenty panel sessions ranging from music composition and […]

By Jennifer -- 1 comment

October 20th, 2007

One-Night-Stand Benefit to Celebrate Bob Dylan

This celebration of music, taking place November 7th at the Beacon Theater is in honor of both Bob Dylan and Todd Haynes’ creation/movie event I’m Not There.
The film opens on the 21st of November but the music is starting early on the 7th when 16 various artists will come together in true style of the […]

By Jennifer -- 0 comments

October 15th, 2007

The Best Green Musicians

There are musicians who donate money to helpful environmental causes and then there are musicians who go beyond the basics and actually walk the talk.
This summer Spinner put together an amazing list of the ten most eco-friendly musicians but I actually saw it first at fellow blogger Tracy’s blog Eco Street; so props to her. […]

By Jennifer -- 4 comments

September 21st, 2007

Happy International Day of Peace

September 21st is recognized all over the world as a day to honor peace among our fellow humans.
While worldwide events vary, the song remains the same; today for at least one day we can have a cessation of hostilities and try to simply get along.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the International Day of […]

By Jennifer -- 4 comments

September 10th, 2007

Missed Farm Aid?

In August I posted encouraging folks to attend Farm Aid; but it’s not a realistic for everyone who wants to attend to get to go. I know it wasn’t for me. Luckily there are some ways to participate and see and hear what you may have missed September 9th at Farm Aid.

Read Ryan’s video […]

By Jennifer -- 7 comments

September 3rd, 2007

Come Together, Right Now… If You’re Led Zeppelin!

That’s right it’s mostly official — Led Zeppelin is getting together for a memorial concert in honor of Ahmet Ertegun, the founder of Atlantic Records who died in December 2006. So, the memorial concert is a tad late. But it’s Led flippin’ Zeppelin; they can come late to whatever party they choose I believe.
Now the […]

By Jennifer -- 3 comments

August 28th, 2007

Are You Old Yet?

Look what I found at The Catbirdseat; a mixed mecca for music lovers sort of blog.
Is this you?

Maybe not until after kids happen. I used to be able to just take off and see shows whenever. Now, if there’s a biggie festival it’s easy; due to the fact you can take your kids. Same with […]

By Jennifer -- 7 comments

August 27th, 2007

Summer of Love 2007

“Truth and individual freedom. Freedom of expression. Creativity, love and respect for all things. Freedom for an individual to make a choice - sexually, spiritually and socially. The right to be different and still belong. Honor in refusing to fight without judging those who did. Our right to make a difference. Our right to think […]

By Jennifer -- 4 comments

August 20th, 2007

What Will You Be Doing On October 15th 2007?

Why not unite?

I’ll be there. Will You?
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August 8th, 2007

Farm Aid Festival Lineup & Contest!

On Sunday, September 9 at Randall’s Island in New York City, Farm Aid 2007 will be jamming all day long.

 
The line-up has some winners and a few I wouldn’t be interested in, but it does seem like this year they really tried hard to find a little something for all music fans. They’ve got Dave […]

By Jennifer -- 3 comments

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