Archive for August, 2008
Dave Matthews, Sheryl Crow kick off Democratic convention
Singing at the Democratic convention, Sheryl Crow dedicated her song “Strong Enough” to Barack Obama and then added a twist to the lyrics for the occasion. “Are you strong enough to be my man, or my president?” Crow sang to her party’s nominee and his newly announced running mate. Dave Matthews and Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles [...]
Madonna kicks off ‘Sticky and Sweet’ tour in UK
Even at 50, the queen of pop just can’t stop courting controversy. As Madonna kicked off her international "Sticky and Sweet" tour Saturday night, she took a none-too subtle swipe at the presumptive Republican nominee for U.S. president. Amid a four-act show at Cardiff’s packed Millennium Stadium, a video interlude carried images of destruction, global [...]
Tarter: Local station unsure what will air on extra digits
Tim Beisel, marketing and operations director for WMBD-TV, Channel 31, offered this on the change to digital TV. "As you’re aware, all local broadcasters will have multiple broadcast platforms available to them, and we won’t be hampered by the network affiliate model that we’re all tied to on our primary channel," he said. For those [...]
Notable books arriving this fall
Fiction "Divine Justice," David Baldacci (Grand Central Publishing), the latest thriller from the author of "Absolute Power." "2666," Roberto Bolano (Farrar, Straus & Giroux), a five-part epic from the late author of the acclaimed "Savage Detectives." "Supreme Courtship," Christopher Buckley (Twelve), a political satire by the author of "Thank You for Smoking." "Just After Sunset," [...]
‘Z Rock’ latest show to walk between the lines
A comedy called "Z Rock" is the latest series to occupy that overcrowded TV limbo between reality and freely scripted fiction. (Should we maybe term this genre "freeality"?) But it comes to us on cable’s IFC, a channel for cineastes and other people who know what "cineaste" means, so any series it offers instantly commands [...]
Music In Metamora
Doors open at 6:00pm. We are an All Ages Venue with an enforced Zero Tolerance Policy!
Str8 Sounds "rolling rotation"
***PLAY LOUD!!!*** Sludging through noise fields again, once the guitar’s done. The tortured micro-yodeling is enough, plus drummed tones. From Str8 Sounds “bad record, AGAIN!” CD to be released by Collapsible Cottage Industry Records in 2112 (about 105 years from now). ***PLAY LOUD!!!!!***
Celebrities support Obama at swanky soiree
Celebrities aren’t always coy about their love affairs. Jamie Foxx, Fran Drescher, Lucy Liu and Isaiah Washington were among the stars who proclaimed their love for Barack Obama Thursday night at a swanky soiree. VIP donors paid $2,300 each to attend the Black and White Gala for Barack Obama at a private home in Beverly [...]
Drowned in Echo,Phantom Noise and The Aposematics at Gorman’s Pub on August 27th!!
Come out to Gorman’s Pub on Wednesday, August 27th. Playing that night will be: DROWNED IN ECHO- after this show they will not be playing out again until their cd is finished, PHANTOM NOISE- from the ashes of Lucigen comes Phantom Noise, The APOSEMATICS- a side project by John and Lori of Warpharin. Only $5 [...]
Quick Guide: Andre’s Restaurant
Andre’s Restaurant 330 Liberty Street, Peoria, in the lower level (866) 770-3895 Hours: Open for dinner Tuesday through Thursday 5 to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 6 to 11 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday. Ratings: **** is highest Food *** Atmosphere **** Service *** Prices: Appetizers range from $6 pizza to $10 crab cakes [...]
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