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October 2, 2008 

Four Years After Disbanding, Phish To Reunite

Those reunion rumors weren't just cut bait: Four years after disbanding, the time seems right to Phish.


Oasis Tours America In December

Oasis announced on their website today, September 19th, the American leg of their 'Dig Out Your Soul' world tour.

BEN BARUCH
The Fox Theatre
Ben Baruch is the new head talent buyer at the Fox Theatre in Boulder, Colo., which averages 220 to 230 shows a year. He is also owner/founder of Wagatail Productions, a music promotion and production company based in Los Angeles.
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Senate Passes Bill That Could Save Internet Radio

There is new hope for Pandora and other webcasters, but any deal is far from done.


Big Changes For Zune?

Late last week Microsoft Zune users received notice that the entire online Zune system would be down for a full 48 hours starting today, September, 29.


Hurricane Damage Cancels Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Season

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion has been forced to cancel the remainder of its 2008 season in the wake of damage suffered from Hurricane Ike, which struck the region on September 12th.


Rick Rubin
How come your favorite artist can’t make another album like the one you lost your virginity to, that saved your soul after the breakup, after your mom died?
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Best Buy Tapped As Exclusive Retailer For Gn'R's Democracy

Best Buy appears to have been selected as the exclusive retailer for Gun N' Roses forthcoming album "Chinese Democracy."


Caribou Snags Polaris Prize

Caribou took home $20,000 and the Polaris Music Prize Monday night for the CD, "Andorra," which was chosen by a jury as the year's best Canadian album.


The Boss To Perform During Halftime Of Super Bowl

Another Super Bowl, another rock 'n' roll superstar at halftime.

Plain White T's

The Plain White T's, whose tender song "Hey There Delilah" was one of last year's big hits, had already finished recording their new album when lead singer Tom Higgenson started feeling the pressure. More...



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Bertelsmann Wraps Sale Of Stake In Sony BMG

Bertelsmann AG said Thursday that it had completed the sale to Sony Corp. of its 50 percent stake in music venture Sony BMG in a $900 million deal.

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09/11/08Madonna, Paul Oakenfold Wembley Stadium - London, Live Nation Global Touring 1/1 11,796,540 73,349 73,349 100% $281.05
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08/30/08Madonna, Robyn Dubendorf Airfield - Zurich, Live Nation Global Touring/Good News 1/1 11,093,631 70,314 70,314 100% $272.37
$122.57
09/27/08Madonna, Robyn Olympic Stadium - Athens, Live Nation Global Touring 1/1 9,030,440 75,637 75,637 100% $332.02
$79.69
09/23/08Madonna, Robyn Danube Island - Vienna, Live Nation Global Touring 1/1 8,140,858 57,002 57,002 100% $367.97
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SUBMIT ARTIST AVAILS
Artist: F5
Available: Call for availability - September 26 and/or 28 -
Company: AFM Entertainment
Contact: Len Schmitzer
Phone: 989-642-8067
Fax: 989-301-4227
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Artist: Branford Marsalis
Available: Call for availability - December 1-14, 2008 -
Company: TKA / Ted Kurland Associates
Contact: Laurel Wicks
Phone: 617-254-0007
Fax: 617-782-3577
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Artist: Sam Moore
Available: Call for availability - Nov & Dec 2008 -
Company: BLA / Buddy Lee Attractions Inc. (Nashville)
Contact: Steve Peck
Phone: 615-244-4336
Fax: 615-726-0429
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Artist: Freddie Jackson
Available: Call for availability - 2008 / 2009 -
Company: ABC / Associated Booking Corporation
Contact: Lisa Cohen
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Artist: Primer 55
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Phone: 989-642-8067
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Artist: Phoebe Snow
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Contact: Laurel Wicks
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Artist: The Chariot
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Contact: Susanne Dawursk
Phone: 773-289-3400
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Artist: Talia Coles
Available: Call for availability - September 2008 - April 2009 -
Company: Lexium Entertainment & Talent Agency
Contact: Mike Jamison
Phone: 678-374-1417
Fax: 770-860-0199
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Artist: StringFever
Available: Call for availability - Feb 25th, Feb 27th 2009 - Mid West or east coast -
Company: Byway Entertainment
Contact: Richard Byford
Phone: 760-320-9054
Fax: 760-327-4584
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Artist: Wilson Phillips
Available: Call for availability - Nov 21, 22, 2008 - West Coast -
Company: BLA / Buddy Lee Attractions Inc. (Nashville)
Contact: Steve Peck
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Artist: Hal Ketchum
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Contact: Edward Bazel
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Artist: Rhonda Vincent
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