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Off the Record
By JAMES KAUPHOLZ | June 9, 2010Since Band of Horses came out with its first two releases — Everything All the Time and Cease to Begin — they have become an indie/rock staple.
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Summer festivals showcase eclectic musical landscape
By BRIT PERKINS | May 26, 2010Finally, festival season is here. And the Avenue has searched high and low to bring you music options both near and far.
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Vinyl records see resurgence, boost in retail sales
By ALI RIECH | May 26, 2010While a penchant for minimalism and convenient digital technology drives the majority of music sales (or lack thereof), a growing number of music fans are returning to a bulkier but more interactive format - the vinyl record.
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Droney Woods Sound Tour brings nature, music together
By Alex Orlando | May 26, 2010Electric hums echoed down gravel paths, through trees and over creeks as a crowd meandered its way through the woods of southwest Gainesville on a steamy Saturday afternoon.
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Paxico via Mexico debuts EP, discusses band’s future
By Erin Rauch | May 19, 2010There were no maracas in Paxico via Mexico’s set on Saturday. None of the band members were wearing sombreros.
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Atlantic Record's Artist MayDay Parade return to Gainesville
By Britt Perkins | May 17, 2010The Avenue caught up with Derek Sanders, vocalist and keyboardist for the the emo-alt band Mayday Parade as it passed through the South on tour featuring its first major-label release, "Anywhere But Here."
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Music panel gives advice to ambitious artists
By Jon Silman | Apr. 14, 2010This, and other tasty gems of wisdom were freely passed out at the Music & Entertainment Industry Student Association’s first annual music panel April 7 in the Reitz Union.
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Drum shows hit Gainesville
By LAUREN GOLD | Apr. 7, 2010Drum roll, please. Trinidad & Tobago Sweet Tassa is coming to Gainesville.
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Catch Bieber fever
By MICHELLE PROFIS | Mar. 31, 2010I have a confession to make. It’s not one that I’m ashamed of, and it’s not an April Fools’ joke.
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Film festival and events raise awareness to go green
By Alex Orlando | Mar. 24, 2010Shirley Lasseter isn’t buying her grapes from Chile anymore. Ray Weber is cutting down on his energy consumption. David Montgomery is reusing plastic food containers as flowerpots.
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Slightly Stoopid, G. Love & Special Sauce play free show
By ASHLEY McCREDIE | Mar. 24, 2010UF will be taken over by bluey-hip-hop and funky-punk-reggae beats on Saturday.
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Total Breakdown
By THOMAS NASSIFF< | Mar. 24, 2010What do you get when you throw 90 bands on six different venues in Gainesville? You get Total Bummer, Gainesville’s biggest do-it-yourself music festival.
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Diverse offering from Harvest of Hope
By Alex Orlando | Mar. 17, 2010With mud underfoot, pumping fists overhead and the music of 160 bands thundering through the air, thousands of people braved rain, wind and cold weather for three days to support artists and migrant farm workers at the St. Johns County Fairgrounds.
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Splurge on tickets now, summer fests sell out
By MICHELLE PROFIS | Mar. 17, 2010Music festivals. The one event where you can ignore the jacked-up water bottle prices and smelly bathrooms (or lack thereof) and just kick back and enjoy being in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by thousands of people who want and love the exact same thing you do: good music. The music festival season is fast approaching, and tickets are selling out quickly. Whether you’re a seasoned music festival expert, or you’ve been itching to try one, here are some of the music festivals worth checking out in 2010:
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Exclusive: Ben Folds Q&A
By GABRIELLE FALCONEIRI | Mar. 17, 2010Singer, songwriter Ben Folds performed last night at the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Read here for his take on a cappella versus pop and how he designs his set lists.
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NRWO touring Florida this month
By Benjamin Evans | Mar. 3, 2010In 1992, the year Sir Mix-A-Lot rapped about oversized backsides and Billy Ray Cyrus pleaded on behalf of his ticker, U2 launched an attack on the media with their groundbreaking Zoo TV Tour.
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Harvest of Hope brings over 160 bands during spring break
By Alex Orlando | Mar. 3, 2010Although Woodstock was 40 years ago, bands and thousands of fans still gather to celebrate their love for music.
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Music Law Conference to highlight digital issues
By Alex Orlando | Feb. 24, 2010Guitar Hero and Rock Band will be among the topics covered at this year’s “Music Law Conference 2.0: Out of Beta.”
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Corey Smith introduces new album at The Venue
By MICHELLE PROFIS | Feb. 24, 2010Georgia native Corey Smith has amassed a reputation for singing songs about feelin’ good. And just how good? Read on to find out why he wants to give you his music for free, why his fans are bloodthirsty and why John Mayer annoys him. Smith plays at The Venue tomorrow at 9 p.m. with tickets starting at $15.
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3,000 fill O’Dome for John Legend
By JOEY FLECHAS AND MIKE McCALL Alligator Staff Writers | Feb. 17, 2010Six-time Grammy-winner John Legend flashed more than his musical talent in the O'Connell Center on Wednesday night, sharing his thoughts on educational reform and encouraging charity work before sitting down at the piano.
