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Archive for October, 2009
Songwriters Hall of Fame Nominees
Written by admin on October 27, 2009 – 1:53 pm -The Songwriters Hall of Fame has announced its nominees for the Class of 2010.
 Dion DiMucci among nominees |
In the writer/ performer category, nominees include Dion DiMucci, Leonard Cohen, David Gates (Bread), Tommy James, John Cougar Mellencamp, Lou Reed, Leon Russell, Cat Stevens and Earth, Wind & Fire. |
Tags: Songwriters Hall of Fame
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Smokey Robinson Live at The Roundhouse
Written by admin on October 22, 2009 – 1:02 am -Smokey Robinson is to appear at the Roundhouse in London as part of the BBC’s Electric Proms week.
| The soul legend will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the birth of Motown records by performing his greatest hits plus songs from his new album ‘Time Flies When You’re Having Fun’. Read more » |
Tags: smokey robinson, Smokey Robinson at the Roundhouse, Smokey Robinson Electric Proms
Posted in Gigs, Motown | No Comments »
