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LIVE! A Music Calendar: Jake Hertzog ‘Reimagines’ the Ozarks for concert, album”
MONICA HOOPER mhooper@nwaonline.com As a jazz musician and assistant professor of guitar at the University of Arkansas, Jake Hertzog’s work often requires extensive scholarly research. However, when looking for the roots of Ozark folk music, he...

Concert For Peace In Gaza Brings Together Jews And Palestinians
SANTIAGO, Chile — A concert for peace in Gaza brought together Jews and Palestinians at a Catholic church in Santiago. Some 500 people attended the concert for cello, flute, and classical guitar, with two female voices, organized by the Archbishop...

Music teacher was instrumental in my growth
Father Mark Goldasich is the pastor of Sacred Heart parish in Tonganoxie. He has been editor of the Leaven since 1989.by Father Mark Goldasich It’s one of my nagging regrets: Did I tell the influential people in my life how important they were?...

Concert review: Belcher’s violin elegant and expressive in Minnesota Orchestra’s German Romances
Cecilia Belcher, assistant principal second violin for the Minnesota Orchestra, gets the spotlight this weekend as she performs the solo part in two Romances — instrumental works that are elegant and tender — by Ludwig van Beethoven. The concert...

"Honestly, I was almost in tears": Jeff Lynne's ELO forced to cancel second-to-last concert ever, minutes before showtime
Jeff Lynne's ELO have been forced to cancel their second-to-last show ever. The show, which was scheduled for last night (July 10) at Co Op Live in Manchester, UK, was cancelled minutes before showtime, with the audience already in their seats....

Is the music festival really dead in Denver? Don't be a punk.
Many local media outlets have been quoting an NPR report that declared 2024 as “the year the music festival died” ever since the distressing announcement that the upcoming Underground Music Showcase will be the last “in its current form.” Then...
US visa denial forces Australian musical comedy duo to postpone start of world tour
The world tour of popular Australian musical comedy duo TwoSet Violin has been thrown into question after one of the members’ US visa application was denied two months before their tour was to begin. Brett Yang and Eddy Chen, TwoSet Violin’s...

Electric Light Orchestra tribute comes to Poole concert hall
Under the baton of conductor Richard Balcombe, the BSO pays homage to the legendary Electric Light Orchestra in a thrilling orchestral celebration of their greatest hits. Tickets and more information is available at: lighthousepoole.co.uk. Expect...

On the Town: Carole King musical, lizard doc headline arts picks
Lillie-Beth Brinkman Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma channeled Carole King and her songwriting career in a new production this week at the Civic Center Music Hall in Oklahoma City. Shayna Blass stars as the title character in “Beautiful: The Carole King...

Ready To Bring The Ding? Spark’s Public Triangle Audition Hits A High Note With Mānuka Phuel Full Metal Orchestra
Spark is turning one everyday New Zealander into the most unexpected star of Duco Events’ brand-new Full Metal Orchestra, from the team behind SYNTHONY – handing them the honour of striking a single, show-stopping triangle note during their...

Spanglish Entertainment Announces Inaugural Spanglish Party Cruise: A Celebration of Music and Culture
PORT CANAVERAL, Fla., July 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Get ready to set sail on an unforgettable journey of music, culture, and community! Spanglish Entertainment is thrilled to announce its First Annual Spanglish Party Cruise aboard the Carnival...

Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra coming to Darlington
The concert, featuring Holland alongside special guest star Chris Difford, and guest vocalists Louise Marshall and Sumudu Jayatilaka will be staged at 7.30pm on Tuesday, July 15. As the UK's 'most popular pianist and bandleader', Holland has...

Grant Park Symphony Orchestra conductor Giancarlo Guerrero says he's living a dream come true
Conductor Giancarlo Guerrero lives for music — pulling the best out of every player in an orchestra in the most dramatic way. Guerrero has traveled the world performing. Recently, he sat down with CBS News Chicago to talk about the challenges he...

Fans blame HYBE as Bieber drops album on BLACKPINK’s comeback day
BLACKPINK have officially ended their three-year hiatus with the release of their highly anticipated new single, JUMP! The track, along with its music video, is set to drop this Friday, July 11, 2025, across all major digital and streaming...

Young Macleay Valley musicians invited to prestigious state music finals
For our local musicians, this will be their only option. The 74th Vocal and Instrumental Kempsey Eisteddfod was scheduled to be held on May 25; however, due to the floods, it has been postponed until August 10, 2025.
Federal jury rejects most serious charges against rapper and music industry mogul Sean Combs
The federal criminal trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs, the American rap artist and music industry executive, ended July 2, in US District Court in Lower Manhattan, New York City. After three days of jury deliberations, Combs was found not guilty of the...

In The Groove: Detroit loves Lewis OfMan, new music from Matthew Herbert & Momoko Gill
The music of Lewis OfMan has always been very popular on this show. I swear, every time I play it, I get a text / email / phone call / smoke signal about how much y’all dig it, so I wanted to spotlight a handful of his tracks, including the new...

SLSO benefit concert for tornado relief raises $500,000 in cash and pledges
A St. Louis Symphony Orchestra benefit concert and online campaign have raised $500,000 in donations and pledges to support the Urban League’s tornado relief efforts. The June 29 concert at the Fabulous Fox Theatre featured the SLSO, its Symphony...

Sarawak Classical Odyssey in Miri to feature masterclass, concert
Prof Dr P’ng Tean Hwa MIRI (July 11): The 2025 Sarawak Classical Odyssey will be held here on Aug 23 at SM Pei Min. Organised by SCO Productions, the event themed ‘Education Over Competition’ will provide a transformative platform to nurture young...

BMCC Tribeca PAC Presents New Season Of Music, Theater & Family Fun
(MENAFN- Market Press Release) July 10, 2025 10:52 am - BMCC Tribeca PAC unveils its 2025–26 season featuring diverse music, theater, dance, family shows & community arts. Season opens Sept 19 with Classic Albums Live performing Queen. More info:...