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Michigan State Yanks Football Scholarship From Recruit For Being a Potty Mouth Rapper

Wes Glinsmann — Sat, 18 May 2013 12:10:35 +0000

A promising football star has had his scholarship offer revoked, leaving him plenty of time to pursue his true calling as a rapper.

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Astronaut Performs First Cover of 'Space Oddity' from Space

Kyle Dowling — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:15:11 +0000

As good as David Bowie's 'Space Oddity' is, it's still rather surreal watching someone perform it from space.

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One of the World's Greatest Violinists Plays in Public and Nobody Seemed to Care

Keeler in the Morning — Thu, 09 May 2013 11:40:48 +0000

This is an old story about a study done by the Washington Post from 2007. It's a great example of how we as Americans, and maybe even humans, respond to people we feel might be less fortunate. It's a real look into human nature and worth revisiting

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Watch Justin Bieber Nearly Get Attacked Onstage

Kyle Dowling — Tue, 07 May 2013 03:40:13 +0000

Ever thought about rushing the stage at a Biebz concert? Well, think again.

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Metallica Performs National Anthem Before S.F. Giants Game

Joe Student — Mon, 06 May 2013 21:10:10 +0000

Friday night was 'Metallica Night' at AT&T Park in San Francisco. The Giants gave away Metallica trucker hats and invited members of the Bay Area metal band to throw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the scheduled game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ea

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Elementary All-County Choir, Band and Orchestra Perform on Saturday

Keeler in the Morning — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 01:41:31 +0000

The Oneida County Elementary All-County Music Festival was held on Saturday at Whitesboro High School. 16 schools from the area nominated students in band, orchestra and chorus and following two days of instruction, the festival culminated to performances by each on Saturday afternoon

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Hear Dale Earnhardt Sr. & Other NASCAR Stars Sing on Their 1985 Country Music Album

Joe Student — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 20:00:40 +0000

NASCAR's roots are in the American South. Before its expansion over the past two decades, the racing circuit was thought of as a regional sport, one with a great deal in common with country music. In 1985, some of the biggest names i

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Mozart Takes on Skrillex in Latest 'Epic Rap Battle'

Kyle Dowling — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 01:06:29 +0000

If you haven't checked out YouTube's 'Epic Rap Battles of History' then you are severely missing out.

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New Music Releases – May 2013

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 16:33:55 +0000

May 2013 is filled with plenty of new music releases for fans of all genres of music. If you are an indie rocker at heart, well, there’s Deerhunter’s garage-y ‘Monomania’ and Vampire Weekend‘s ‘Modern Vampires of the City’ to satisfy your non-mainstream rock jones. The National are also back with ‘Trouble Will Find Me,’ so [...]

This 6-Year-Old Drummer Shreds Van Halen

Keeler in the Morning — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 10:46:00 +0000

It’s amazing! Check out this kid. He’s only 6. http://www.vhnd.com/2013/03/30/6-year-old-drummer/

A Local Singer's Silence Could be Good News…or Bad

Keeler in the Morning — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 01:45:51 +0000

Several weeks ago, NBC's "The Voice" held auditions in New York City and Shawn Smith of the local band Showtime made the trip; since then, we have no idea what happened. Smith has been unavailable for comment and even the people closest to him say they have no idea what happened at the audition

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Lil Wayne Reportedly Hospitalized and in Critical Condition (CONTENT EDITED)

TheDropfm Staff — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 16:33:46 +0000

In news shocking the music world tonight, Lil Wayne has reportedly been hospitalized and in critical decision after an overdose, according to TMZ.

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Performers Wanted For Saranac Thursdays

Kristine Bellino — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 17:28:59 +0000

If you want to be a part of Saranac Thursdays as a potential performer, the F.X. Matt Brewery wants to hear from you.

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The Most Rocking Version of 'Paint It Black' You'll Ever See Performed by Identical Twins on the Electric Harp

Emerald Catron — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 20:30:17 +0000

Camille and Kennerly Kitt are back, and this time they've gone dark. We've seen these identical twin harpists do the theme to 'Game of Thrones.' We've seen them do Zelda. We've even seen them cover Rihanna. Now they're focusing their attention on the Rolling Stones in this version of 'Paint It Black.'

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Little Drummer Boy Plays Washing Machine As "Whirled Beat"

Kristine Bellino — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:50:34 +0000

(Undated) - This ten-year old boy is performing on a washing machine as "Whirled Beat," and the resulting video is, in a word, amazing.

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Bagg's Square Gearing Up For HarvestFest

Gino Geruntino — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 16:48:34 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - While the fall wind blows and Varick Street begins to settle down from its raucous summer fun, the city continues to let the good times roll.

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Town Of Hamilton To Host Great Chocolate Train Wreck Festival

Gino Geruntino — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 16:23:13 +0000

Hamilton, NY (WIBX) - To the unobservant passerby, a train wreck isn't exactly something people are supposed to celebrate.

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Watch How Music Brings a Man Suffering From Dementia to Life

Kathy Landin — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:15:23 +0000

Music can have a profound effect on all of us. It triggers memories, elevates our mood, makes us angry and helps us learn. It can also bring us out from the dark shell of a weakened and aging mind. That’s certainly the effect music has had for this man who suffers from dementia brought on by age.

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Can Boxing Breed Better Musicians? Eastman Professor Says, Yes

Shauna Wright — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 13:15:42 +0000

Students at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY often spend more than half their waking hours practicing their respective instruments. What’s not common practice, however, is a different kind of training spearheaded by one of the university teachers — boxing.

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KEYS Announces "Hope For KEYS Kids" Campaign

Gino Geruntino — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:28:13 +0000

Sherrill, NY (WIBX) - The Kids Educational Youth Services program is kicking off its annual fundraising campaign.

Until May 18th, KEYS is accepting donations towards its Hearts of Hope project.

Hearts of Hope provides comfort for children with cancer, through the use of music therapy outreach, advocacy and education

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