Examiner Correspondent
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Johnny Marr backs up new album with tour, 9:30 Club show
Robert Fulton
Updated: Sun, Apr 28, 2013
Earlier this year, the U.K. publication New Musical Express named Johnny Marr its 2013 Godlike Genius. "I take my duties very, very seriously," said Marr, before breaking out in laughter. He added that fans enjoyed the award. "Anybody likes a pat on the back, and everybody likes to be...
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Sarah Aroeste brings Ladino tunes to Jewish Music Fest
Robert Fulton
Updated: Fri, Apr 26, 2013
Sarah Aroeste went to school to study classical opera, and for one summer in the late 1990s, she trained in Israel, where her coach was a Ladino music scholar. Aroeste knew some Ladino folk songs thanks to her Sephardic Jewish roots, but that summer is what really turned her on to Ladino music....
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Keeping the beat at the State Theatre
Robert Fulton
Published: Sat, Apr 27, 2013
When considering the English Beat, or reconsidering the English Beat for those longtime fans, the 2012 greatest hits compilation "Keep the Beat: The Very Best of the English Beat" is a good starting point. Shortly into the disc of hits, not too long after the opening notes of "Mirror in the...
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. plays Rock & Roll Hotel with new tunes in tow
Robert Fulton
Published: Wed, Apr 24, 2013
According to Josh Epstein, the perfect fate for the music of his band, Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr., is that of karaoke. "If we can write a song and someone wants to sing it in front of their friends when they're drunk one night, that would be the best life for a song possible," said Epstein by...
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Paula Cole takes career by the reins, boasts new album and tour
Robert Fulton
Published: Thu, Apr 18, 2013
For her forthcoming album, "Raven," which is due out on Tuesday, Paula Cole took a new approach. She crowd-funded the project. "I've been a product of major labels for the two decades of my career," Cole said, speaking by phone from her home in Beverly, Mass. "Times are changing, and record...
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Take 5: Record store documentary, '80s prom night and more
Robert Fulton
Published: Thu, Apr 18, 2013
Saturday: That '80s Prom at BlackFinn Saloon This weekend head back to the future for an evening of music and dancing at this '80s-themed prom. If you lived it or if you have only read about it in history books, all are welcome to revisit the '80s. Enjoy live music from hair metal cover band...
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Kevin Nealon performing four nights at DC Improv
Robert Fulton
Published: Wed, Apr 17, 2013
Kevin Nealon likes to talk about hope. He can find humor in it. For example, picture an adult wearing braces. That makes Nealon smile, that someone at an advanced age is preparing for the future. "As a comic, I think you're always evolving," Nealon said during a recent phone interview from...
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Proclaimers acoustic tour heads to the Birchmere
Robert Fulton
Published: Mon, Apr 15, 2013
It's not a stretch to identify the Proclaimers biggest hit. The Scottish folk duo made up of brothers Charlie and Craig Reid is best known for "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)," made famous by the 1993 Johnny Depp film "Benny & Joon" and constant radio play. Speaking by phone from their hotel...
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Anthrax with a full calendar, covers EP
Robert Fulton
Published: Sat, Apr 13, 2013
When asked why Anthrax has so many tour dates scheduled, founding member Scott Ian had a very simple answer. "We keep getting offers to go play shows," Ian said from a stop in Dallas. "It's something that you don't say no to. One of the reasons we do this is to get out and play our music for...
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