http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/music/index.xml News, sports, and entertainment from Belleville News Democrat en-us Copyright 2008 Belleville News Democrat Music 60 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 02:35:51 CDT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys support@Belleville.com http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/music/story/392055.html http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/music/story/392055.html Tue, 08 Jul 2008 19:25 CDT Leonard Cohen returned to the Montreux Jazz Festival on Tuesday for his first concert here in 23 years. http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/music/story/391765.html http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/music/story/391765.html Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:25 CDT The effects of an annual music festival in Grand Junction, Colo., may appear months after the last act plays - nine months, to be precise. http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/music/story/391602.html http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/music/story/391602.html Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:50 CDT She charmed the queen of England, captivated Israel, impressed President Bush and won over the hardest sell of all - the French. http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/music/story/391592.html http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/music/story/391592.html Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:55 CDT Madonna has recruited Britney Spears for a virtual appearance on her upcoming tour. http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/music/story/391486.html http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/music/story/391486.html Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:55 CDT Bon Jovi's concert in Central Park this Saturday is free. But that isn't stopping some scalpers from selling tickets for as much as $1,500 a pair - despite a warning they cannot be resold. http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/music/story/391012.html http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/music/story/391012.html Tue, 08 Jul 2008 08:02 CDT Jon Bon Jovi is giving some people who are living on a prayer something a bit more substantial. http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/music/story/391182.html http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/music/story/391182.html Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:11 CDT Ringo Starr celebrated his 68th birthday in Chicago giving out messages of peace and love, along with dessert. http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/music/story/390748.html http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/music/story/390748.html Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:08 CDT Despite the astonishing success of the stage musical "Mamma Mia!," ABBA has ruled out any reunion tour. http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/music/story/390458.html http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/music/story/390458.html Mon, 07 Jul 2008 12:24 CDT EMI Group has recruited an executive from a household products company to head its recorded music division, whose artists include The Rolling Stones and Norah Jones, as its new private equity owner continues to reach outside the music world for management talent. http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/music/story/390483.html http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/music/story/390483.html Mon, 07 Jul 2008 11:39 CDT La Scala's Philharmonic orchestra will make its debut in China during a seven-concert, six-city Asian tour in September. http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/music/story/389989.html http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/music/story/389989.html Mon, 07 Jul 2008 17:10 CDT Singer-guitarist Jack White has penned a poem expressing his strong feelings for Detroit to clear up any misconceptions about how the White Stripes frontman feels about his hometown. http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/music/story/390199.html http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/music/story/390199.html Mon, 07 Jul 2008 06:36 CDT The Essence Music Festival wrapped up its 14th year Sunday night, which was marked by the return of Grammy Award-winner Mary J. Blige and comedian Chris Rock. http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/music/story/388631.html http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/music/story/388631.html Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:10 CDT As thousands of singers converge on Nashville for an international convention of barbershop harmony music, the old-fashioned music style is facing discord among its fans. http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/music/story/387915.html http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/music/story/387915.html Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:15 CDT Jason Priestley says he got a crash course on the Nashville music industry while directing a reality series about the Canadian band the Road Hammers. http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/music/story/387509.html http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/music/story/387509.html Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:30 CDT The Bee Gees' Robin Gibb and other European music composers warned Thursday that standardizing music royalties across Europe could hurt musicians and the songs they write. http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/music/story/387888.html http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/music/story/387888.html Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:50 CDT Due in stores Tuesday: http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/music/story/387570.html http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/music/story/387570.html Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:16 CDT Mike Gordon is certainly no stranger to festivals - the former Phish bassist practically pioneered the modern concept with Phish festivals in the '90s - but it's been a while since he's ventured out on his own. Now with "The Green Sparrow," his first solo album in five years, set for an August release, he has a brand new band and a brand new outlook on performing live. "Phish has been broken up now for four years and ... it's my first time having my own band, so I feel like I'm stepping up to the plate," Gordon says. http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/music/story/387568.html http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/music/story/387568.html Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:16 CDT This will be a most eventful summer for Ted Nugent. The Motor City Madman, who divides his time between residences in Texas and Michigan, will see the release of a live CD and accompanying DVD, both called "Sweden Rocks," a book of socio political wisdom called "Ted, White & Blue," and the film "Beer for My Horses" in which he acts alongside Toby Keith, Tom Skerritt and Willie Nelson. http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/music/story/387027.html http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/music/story/387027.html Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:47 CDT Live from Newport: it's Chevy Chase. Chase, the comic actor and original cast member of "Saturday Night Live" will host the Newport Jazz Festival for the second year in a row. http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/music/story/387014.html http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/music/story/387014.html Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:16 CDT From her rebuilt but not yet fully furnished home, Irma Thomas anchors her faith in the rebirth of New Orleans to the return of the Essence Music Festival.