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September 6, 2007 

Pavarotti
Italian Tenor Pavarotti Is Dead, Fans Mourn Worldwide

Luciano Pavarotti, whose vibrant high C's and ebullient showmanship made him the most beloved and celebrated tenor since Caruso and one of the few opera singers to win crossover fame as a popular superstar, died Thursday. He was 71.


New Model Army
Britain’s New Model Army Cancels US Tour After Visa Issues

British band New Model Army has dropped off their upcoming fall tour after problems with immigration officials in the United States.

JOHN S. PALMER
Megawave Records
John S. Palmer is the president of Megawave Records, a 35 year-old Lansing, Mich., based label that went national for the first time this summer.
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Neil Young
Neil Young to Benefit The Bridge School By Rocking Out With Friends For 21st Year

The 21st Annual Bridge School Benefit Concert will be held at the 22,000 capacity Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California. This year's benefit will be held on October 27th & 28th.


Swerve Festival Announces Initial Line-Up

The Swerve Festival has announced the lineup for its first annual event, set to take place September 28-30 at Barnsdall Art Park.


CAA Film Agent Walker Leaves For Cinetic Media

CAA agent Bart Walker is leaving the agency business to join John Sloss and Robert Nathan as a partner at Cinetic Media, a financing and film package assembling company for filmmakers and investors.


NBC/Apple
We've seen this movie before. MANY TIMES!
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FCC Chairman Kevin Martin (AP Photo)
FCC's Methods Leaves Public In The Dark

The Federal Communications Commission routinely leaves the public in the dark about how it makes critical policy decisions.


NBC Says It Will Pull Shows From ITunes

NBC Universal has told Apple Inc. that it would not allow its television content to be sold on iTunes following a dispute over pricing.


Peter Gatien (AP Photo)
Gatien’s Circa Nightclub Wins Liquor License

Peter Gatien’s controversial nightclub Circa has won its fight for a liquor license.

Rock Bad Boy Ryan Adams Plays It Straight

Sometimes, when Ryan Adams brought samples of his new music to show label chief Luke Lewis, he snuck in a little test. More...



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Universal Shuts Down Sanctuary’s U.K. Labels

Universal Music Group is shutting down the recorded music division at Sanctuary in the U.K., as the world’s largest music group moves ahead with its plan to focus its new acquisition’s management, merchandising and catalog operations.

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08/04/07Virgin Festival: The Police, Smashing Pumpkins, Beastie Boys, Wu-Tang Clan, Panic! At The DIsco, Velvet Revolver & others Pimlico Race Course - Baltimore, MD I.M.P. 2/0 5,389,571 55,636 100,000 55.6% $250.00
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08/11/07Rock The Bells: Rage Against The Machine, Wu-Tang Clan, Cypress Hill, The Roots, Public Enemy, Nas, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, EPMD, Pharoahe Monch, Immortal Technique, Jedi Mind Tricks & others Hyundai Pavilion at Glen Helen - Devore, CA Live Nation/Guerilla Union 1/1 3,913,290 47,243 47,243 100% $153.00
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08/01/07Dave Matthews Band, Xavier Rudd Tweeter Center for the Performing Arts - Mansfield, MA Live Nation 2/1 2,295,415 39,778 39,800 99.9% $65.00
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08/31/07Powderfinger, Silverchair, Blue King Brown, Andrew Morris Band Brisbane Entertainment Centre - Brisbane, PowderChair Pty. Ltd. 2/0 1,592,856 19,575 19,672 99.5% $84.46
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08/21/07Michael Buble, Jann Arden Greek Theatre - Los Angeles, CA Nederlander Concerts/Beaver Productions 3/3 1,391,777 17,755 17,755 100% $95.25
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09/07 - 09/09 Newport, United Kingdom
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Artist: Primer 55
Available: October 10 - December 23 2007 -
Company: AFM Entertainment - Map
Contact: Len Schmitzer
Phone: 989-642-8067
Fax: 989-642-9024
Email Agent

Artist: Bloc Party
Available: September - October 2007 -
Company: High Road Touring
Contact: Matt Hickey
Phone: 415-332-9292
Fax: 415-332-4692
Email Agent

Artist: Kool Keith aka Rhythm X aka Dr. Octagon aka Dr. Dooom aka Mr. Gerbik
Available: 2007-2008 -
Company: The Windish Agency LLC - Map
Contact: Tom Windish
Phone: 773-489-3500
Fax: 773-489-3535
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Artist: Midnight Taxi
Available: Call for Availibity-
Company: M-Agency Booking & Publicity
Contact: Myke Rock
Phone: 614-264-7621
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Artist: Ruby Jane
Available: Call for Availibity -
Company: Hello! Booking
Contact: Eric Roberts
Phone: 651-647-4464
Fax: 763-463-1264
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Artist: Adam Green
Available: Call for Availibity -
Company: High Road Touring
Contact: Matt Hickey
Phone: 415-332-9292
Fax: 415-332-4692
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Artist: CocoRosie
Available: Fall 2007 - For Support / US Headline tour -
Company: Kork Agency
Contact: Christian Bernhardt
Phone: 510-658-4455
Fax: 510-658-4456
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Artist: Jackopierce
Available: Call for Availibity -
Company: PGA / Progressive Global Agency
Contact: Jason Pitzer
Phone: 615-354-9100
Fax: 615-354-9101
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Artist: Bethany Dillon
Available: Call for Availibity -
Company: TCAA / Third Coast Artists Agency
Contact: Chris Blaney
Phone: 615-297-2021
Fax: 615-297-2776
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Artist: Styrofoam
Available: September - December 2007 -
Company: Aero Booking
Contact: Trey Many
Phone: 206-782-2073
Fax: 206-374-2625
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Artist: Strike Anywhere
Available: supporting Silverstein September 30-November 4 -
Company: Do It Booking Inc.
Contact: Margie Alban
Phone: 801-466-8374
Fax: 801-466-8376
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Artist: Dickey Betts & Great Southern
Available: October 8-10 & 12-14 2007 / Southeast -
Company: Paradise Artists
Contact: Please contact your local Paradise agent
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