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I always find myself somewhat conflicted when it comes to those reality shows known as “semi-scripted.” I think in most cases (”The Two Coreys,” “Hogan Knows Best,” etc.) they tend to fall flat. Where in other cases there seems to be perfect balance and the show comes off as quite entertaining (Gene Simmons’s “Family Jewels,” [...]  Dancin’ to Vampire WeekendBy
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Did you ever notice how some contestants who win American Idol seem to fall off the face of the planet after the season is over? Then there are other Idol winners who become huge successes. Ever wonder why this happens? There’s no doubt about it, Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson are not only beautiful [...] Kids Music You Can Live WithBy
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Are you a mom who’s looking to broaden your child’s music catalog with something other than Barney’s latest? Maybe you’ve had your fill of listening to Dora The Explorer and Baby Genius compilation CD’s in the car. Is one more version of “Head, Shoulders, Knees, & Toes” going to send you running? There is children’s [...] Rockers Unite for Road Recovery Program’s AnniversaryBy
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Road Recovery is a program that helps young people overcoming addiction work towards a better future through music. The program was founded in 1998 by Gene Bowen and Jack Bookbinder, who set out to impact young people’s lives with the help of music industry professionals and mental health clinicians. Many well-known musicians help sponsor the [...] Best Audience Participation SongsBy
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I’m a sucker for a good piano bar, a good piano bar with alcohol. This past week I hit one as a member of an English teacher’s convention; the other large group was a raft of Coast Guard inductees. This made for pretty much the terrifyingly surreal audience you’d expect– after a few [...] |
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