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American Idols tour stops in Knoxville #
'American Idol' contestant Didi Benami was happy to be back home in Knoxville.
Posted: July 29, 2010 at 5 a.m.
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Didi Benami, other 'American Idol' finalists, march into Knoxville #
“American Idol” contestant Didi Benami was happy to be back in her hometown Wednesday. “It’s awesome! I love all the orange and white,” said Benami, at a media gathering backstage at Thompson-Boling Arena. “I remember coming here to see the Lady Vols. I always wanted to sing the National Anthem ...
Posted: July 28, 2010 at 8 p.m.
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Nightlife: Burlesque group keeps its engine revving #
Saying that White Lightning Burlesque has had a hot year would be an understatement.
Posted: July 28, 2010 at 6 p.m.
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Sweet P's hosts Smokin' Day Festival #
The second annual Smokin’ Day Festival at Sweet P’s Barbecue and Soul House, 3725 Maryville Pike, will be held 4-10 p.m., Aug. 28. The event will include a pig roast, live entertainment, corn hole competition and banana pudding-eating contest.
Posted: July 28, 2010 at 6 p.m.
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Lakeside Tavern hosts Belgian Bonanza #
A Belgian beer dinner will be held 6:30 p.m., Aug. 25, at Lakeside Tavern, 10911 Concord Park Drive.
Posted: July 28, 2010 at 6 p.m.
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Metropulse: Eye on the Scene
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Sarah Pirkle's Anticipated Debut Runs From Bluegrass to Southern Rock #
It’s hard to believe that Walking Tall Through High Grass is Sarah Pirkle’s first solo album, and not just because she’s been such a familiar figure on the local scene for so long that you just assumed she’d recorded on her own by now.
Posted: July 28, 2010 at 1:01 p.m.
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New Books From R.B. Morris and Michael Knight #
R.B. Morris is following his long-awaited (and very good) third album Spies Lies and Burning Eyes, released in January, with a new book of poems, his first collection of all-new material in several years.
Posted: July 28, 2010 at 1:01 p.m.
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New Albums on the Way From DownSlave, Standing Small, and the Black Lillies #
Several local bands have CD releases scheduled soon, starting with the long-running local thrash metal band DownSlave. Their album Cost of Freedom will be out in time for the band’s show at the Valarium on Friday, Aug. 6.
Posted: July 28, 2010 at 1:01 p.m.
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MoogFest Adds Big Boi, Jónsi, and Caribou #
The lineup for MoogFest, the AC Entertainment-organized festival honoring synth pioneer Robert Moog scheduled for Asheville, N.C., in October, has added three more big-name acts.
Posted: July 28, 2010 at 1:01 p.m.
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Gene Priest Steps Away From the Drumkit on Folky Solo EP #
Local go-to drummer Gene Priest (Cold Hands, the HiLites, Hot Blood) steps out from behind the kit for his first solo project, and it’s a distinct departure.
Posted: July 21, 2010 at 12:02 p.m.
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John Hartford Stringband keeps the creative fires of late bandleader burning #
When he was alive, John Hartford was considered a pioneer of innovative roots music, blazing a trail for the musicians who would create the genre known as “newgrass.
Posted: July 22, 2010 at 5:01 p.m.
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‘Eat Me' exhibit worth checking out at Clayton Center next month #
Darren Dunlap's arts and entertainment column for Friday, July 23, 2010.
Posted: July 22, 2010 at 5:01 p.m.
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The guys in Harper Blynn say: Live your life, follow your heart #
The most recent album by Harper Blynn is titled “Loneliest Generation,” and its a little nudge for young people to take a risk and go for their dreams, says band co-founder Pete Harper. Check the indie pop-rockers out Friday (July 23) in Knoxville.
Posted: July 22, 2010 at 5:01 p.m.
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Up-and-coming country talent Katie Armiger part of ‘WIVK Live' lineup #
She may not be a household name, but that doesn't mean country singer Katie Armiger won't entertain just as much — show up on Saturday to “WIVK Live” at the Clayton Center and her her and other up-and-coming country stars.
Posted: July 22, 2010 at 5:01 p.m.
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Chatham County Line adds to its bluegrass foundation with some ‘Wildwood' #
It doesn't sound like traditional bluegrass, but that's OK — because it still sounds good. Great, in fact, which is another reason fans should turn out Friday (July 23) to see Chatham County Line in Knoxville's Old City.
Posted: July 22, 2010 at 5:01 p.m.
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