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Paul McCartney plays free shows in New York
Written by admin on October 11, 2013 – 9:41 pm -Paul McCartney promoted his latest album “New” this week with free gigs at New York City’s Times Square and Frank Sinatra School of the Arts.
McCartney and his band arrived at Times Square at around 1pm yesterday and performed the songs “New”, “Save Us”, “Everybody Out There” and “Queenie Eye” on the back of a truck.
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Ray Charles stamp available now
Written by admin on October 9, 2013 – 2:40 pm -The U.S. Postal Service has celebrated the life and work of Ray Charles with the Ray Charles Forever® stamp.
The stamp takes it place alongside the other 2013 Music Icons stamps, including Johnny Cash and Lydia Mendoza.
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John Lennon – 73rd Birthday celebrations
Written by admin on October 9, 2013 – 8:55 am -Today would have been John Lennon’s 73rd Birthday. Yoko Ono is marking the occasion with an exhibit of his art at a gallery located at 72 Greene Street, Soho, New York City.
Yoko will also relight the Imagine Peace Tower today in Iceland (4 pm ET/1 pm PT/9 pm UK time). You can Tweet your wishes to @IPTower.
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“Beautiful – The Carole King Musical” is Broadway-bound
Written by admin on October 8, 2013 – 11:24 pm -“Beautiful – The Carole King Musical” has made its worldwide debut at San Francisco’s Curran Theater, where it will play until October 20.
The musical will begin its Broadway previews at the Stephen Sondheim Theater on November 21, ahead of its official opening on January 12.
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The Byrd Who Flew Alone – The Triumphs And Tragedy Of Gene Clark
Written by admin on October 8, 2013 – 5:59 am -The Byrds’ Gene Clark is the subject of a new documentary, “The Byrd Who Flew Alone – The Triumphs And Tragedy Of Gene Clark,” due for release in November.
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