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October 30, 2008 

G2E Panel Will Explore Non-Traditional Casino Entertainment

Tom Cantone, Vice President of Entertainment, Mohegan Sun, will moderate a conference panel entitled "Non-Traditional Casino Entertainment: Authors, Celebrities & Speakers" at the Entertainment Arena at G2E, the Global Gaming Expo, Nov. 18-20, at the La


The Killers Announce First Shows Of 2009

The Killers will be playing their first shows of 2009 in support of their sharp forthcoming album, Day & Age, which is set to drop on November 25th on Island Records.

STEVE WALTER
The Cutting Room
Steve Walter is the manager and the prime owner of one the most successful rock and roll showcase nightclubs in New York City: The Cutting Room.
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The Record Business Is Not The Music Business

Volumes have been written on the troubles facing the music business.


Entertainment Arena At G2E Will Feature Celebrity Showcases

A Grammy award-winner, a Billboard top-20 country artist and a network sitcom star will be among the celebrities performing on the G2E Entertainment Showcase Stage at the Entertainment Arena at G2E, the Global Gaming Expo, Nov. 18-20, at the Las Vegas Con


FCC Wireless Microphone Ban?

It’s a decision that may end up affecting everyone from Broadway actors, to pastors of large churches, to karaoke DJs.


Ben & Jerry's
Greetings from Vermont! Today’s plan was to jump on the Long Trail and hike to the top of Bromley, but Mother Nature messes with the best of intentions.
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AEG To Manage Seattle's KeyArena

AEG Facilities has been tapped as the new manager for the 17,000-seat KeyArena in Seattle after the departing Seattle Supersonics headed south.


Widespread Panic To Be Honored At The 5th Annual Billboard Conference & Awards

With their recent induction to the Georgia Music Hall of Fame under their collective belt, touring legends Widespread Panic are receiving another special honor – the first-ever Road Warrior Award.


Donny, Marie Extend Las Vegas Strip Show To 2010

Brother-and-sister entertainers Donny and Marie Osmond are extending their variety show at the Flamingo Las Vegas for two more years.

Robin Thicke

Robin Thicke is a platinum-selling singer, a Grammy-winning songwriter, a budding sex symbol and goes home at night to a gorgeous wife, actress Paula Patton. More...



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Michael Caine To Co-Host Nobel Concert

Michael Caine will co-host the 2008 Nobel Peace Concert honoring this year's laureate, organizers said Tuesday.

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10/02/08Mary J. Blige, Robin Thicke Radio City Music Hall - New York, NY Live Nation/Haymon Entertainment 2/0 1,124,086 10,888 11,896 91.5% $316.55
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10/17/08Marco Antonio Solis NOKIA Theatre L.A. Live - Los Angeles, CA Goldenvoice/AEG Live/Villarom 2/2 1,088,820 11,866 11,866 100% $150.00
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Artist: Kurt Elling
Available: Call for availability - February 13-14, 2009 -
Company: TKA / Ted Kurland Associates
Contact: Jack Randall
Phone: 617-254-0007
Fax: 617-782-3577
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Artist: Chinese Acrobats of Hebei
Available: Call for availability - January 27 & 28, 2009 - Routing from Elizabeth, IN -
Company: David Belenzon Management Inc.
Contact: David Belenzon
Phone: 619-462-6400
Fax: 619-462-2244
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Artist: Peking Acrobats
Available: Call for availability - February 6, 7, 9-11, 19, 2009 - AR, MO, IA, IL -
Company: SRO Artists Inc.
Contact: Jeff Laramie
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Artist: The Duke Robillard Band
Available: Call for availability - New Years Eve -
Company: The Rosebud Agency
Contact: Mike Kappus
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Artist: Hot Club of Cowtown
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Company: The Nancy Fly Agency
Contact: K.T. Gardner
Phone: 512-288-2023
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Artist: Boris
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Artist: Maysa / Maysa Leak of Incognito
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Contact: Wesley Goodman
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Artist: Hydrogyn
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Company: The Paramour Group LLC
Contact: Dean Swett
Phone: 715-743-4496
Fax: 715-743-4723
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Artist: Mickey Rooney and Jan Rooney / Mickey Rooney & Jan Rooney
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Company: Tevis Entertainment, Inc.
Contact: John V. Tevis
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Artist: Ornette Coleman
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Artist: Phil Dirt & the Dozers
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