The man who died in the Ruidoso wildfires is being remembered as a devoted father and talented musician by loved ones. Patrick Pearson, 60, was found dead on the side of the road near the Swiss Chalet Motel, located at 1451 N. Mechem Road, according to New Mexico State Police. “He is irreplaceable,” Musician Brendan […]
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Ukraine’s soldier musicians thank America, urge more help
Ukrainian opera singer Yurii Ivaskevych traded his tuxedo for military fatigues to fight the Russian invasion. When he lost his leg in a mine explosion last year, music called him again. Ivaskevych, 51, is a member of Cultural Forces, a recently created Ukrainian military unit that consists of professional musicians who perform for soldiers on […]
Actors, musicians and politicians join White House state dinner honouring Kenya
The White House has hosted one of its biggest state dinners for Kenyan President William Ruto. Thursday’s dinner, which was tailored to the African leader’s tastes, showcased two American types of music: gospel and country. Guests arrived at a red carpet rolled out at the Booksellers area of the White House, decked out with red […]
Brain scans of Philly jazz musicians reveal secrets to reaching creative flow
Flow, or being “in the zone,” is a state of amped-up creativity, enhanced productivity and blissful consciousness that, some psychologists believe, is also the secret to happiness. It’s considered the brain’s fast track to success in business, the arts or any other field. But in order to achieve flow, a person must first develop a […]
Community job fair set for Wednesday at Hanover Township center; U-46 School Board honors the achievements of 10 student musicians; Spring into Summer open house being planned at Schock Centre
Community job fair set for Wednesday at Hanover Township center A community job fair will be held Wednesday, March 27, at the Hanover Township Senior Center, 240 S. Route 59, Bartlett. The first half hour of the event, from 11 to 11:30 a.m., is exclusively for military veterans. The general public can meet with companies […]
SXSW Responds To Texas Governor’s “Don’t Come Back” Comment After Musicians Drop Out Of Fest Protesting Military Ties
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and SXSW on Tuesday traded jabs on social media in response to a group of as many as 60 bands who have pulled out of Austin-based festival to protest its sponsor ties to the U.S. Army, as well as its inclusion of defense contractors taking part in some of the fest’s […]
W MI musicians play for Michigan marching band in Rose Bowl
PASADENA, Calif. (WOOD) — From the Tunnel in the Big House to sunny California, The Victors has been heard plenty of times this season. But on Monday, the Michigan marching band has its biggest audience. “I mean, it’s every band kid’s dream to come in and march in this parade,” said Allegan High School alum Kassidy […]