2008 Woodie Awards
War. Slavery. Betrayal. Murder. Romance. "This is a story of love that flourished in a time of hate," the opening song from "Aida" declares. Musical Theatre of Denton's production, based on Giuseppi Verdi's opera of the same name, opens tonight at 7:30 p. (0) comments
The Daily met up with local band The Color of May, who recently played at NT's Eagle Ears Music Festival, to figure out a little more about the foursome, composed of brothers Matt and John Spivey, both 24, Hailey Wynn, 22, and Ryan Hanifin, 22. Q: Who are your musical influences? Matthew Spivey: Saves the Day. (1) comment
By Matt Goodman Managing Editor A few months ago, Women didn't have much going for them. Unsigned and confined to a fledgling Calgary music scene, they were signed by Jagjaguwar, home of indie press favorites Black Mountain and Okkervil River. The label took the risk and signed the band in July and have been tossing Women's name around ever since. (0) comments
Erik Anderson sits behind a large brown desk, meddling with a shiny black bass guitar he's repairing for another musician. Rows of guitars surround him, some resting in black coffins awaiting their resurrection, while others hang from the sky blue ceiling, overstock from his store across the street. (0) comments
By Addley Fannin and Heather Jackson Senior Staff Writer and Intern Mr. Chopsticks fits the profile of a great restaurant in a college town. From the excellent Asian cuisine and slew of vegetarian dishes to the low-key atmosphere and college-rock background music, it's easy to see why the place was packed on a weeknight. (0) comments
The third annual Celebrate Roanoke Festival begins Saturday, Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Oak Street in historic downtown Roanoke. There will be four stages of entertainment that will include local favorites and notable musicians such as Baylie Brown, Todd Mankin Band, Gary Kyle and Tom McElvain. (0) comments
"The Express" Starring Rob Brown, Dennis Quaid and Charles S. Dutton. Directed by Gary Fleder. This biopic tells the true story of Ernie Davis, the lightning-fast Syracuse University running back and the first black to take home the Heisman Trophy. (Cinemark Denton, Denton Movie Tavern, Rave Hickory Creek, AMC Highland Village, Cinemark Vista Ridge Mall, Studio Movie Grill Lewisville) "Body of Lies" Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Russell Crowe and Mark Strong. (0) comments
Here are the top music titles this week, according to billboard.com. Pop: 1. "So What" - Pink 2. "Disturbia" - Rihanna 3. "Live Your Live" - T.I. feat. Rihanna 4. "Hot N Cold" - Katy Perry 5. "Closer" - Ne-Yo Hip Hop/R&B: 1. "Whatever You Like" - T.I. (0) comments
