Music

Lawrence women’s chorale announces holiday concert
November 29, 2009
The Lawrence Women’s Chorale has announced its upcoming show, “Christmastide (Music to Celebrate the Holiday Season),” directed by Sara Wentz.
Expanded vespers: KU holiday concert celebrates 85th year with special guest
November 29, 2009
Nicole Smith knows how important the Kansas University Holiday Vespers program is. “This whole production is for the audience,” says Smith, a senior from Las Vegas. “It’s for the people who love to come out and feel the holiday spirit. We put this on for them, and we make sure things are just right.”
Band of brothers
3 siblings march to same drummer
November 28, 2009
Music has always been a part of life for the Heilman family. So has Kansas University football.
Pound by Pound: Danny Pound confronts his ‘existential angst,’ emerges with intimate second solo album
November 26, 2009
Three and a half years ago, the Danny Pound Band entered Black Lodge Studios with the goal of making a record in three days. Three and half years later, it’s finally done…
Motown caps 50th anniversary with hometown gala, benefit
November 23, 2009
Black ties and gowns filled a ballroom Saturday in a big-bucks salute to Detroit-style royalty — the King of Motown, the Queen of Soul and the Kid of Rock.
Michael Jackson wins 4 at AMAs; Swift top artist
November 23, 2009
Michael Jackson made history by winning four American Music Awards on Sunday night, but he couldn’t beat Taylor Swift as the year’s favorite artist and the evening’s top winner.
Music store leaves Lawrence location
November 19, 2009
Hume Music has closed its Lawrence store in the Orchards Shopping Center, 1410 Kasold Drive.
Lawrence Arts Center names new executive director
Humanities and English teacher at Lawrence High to take job on Dec. 1
06:01 p.m., November 18, 2009 Updated 09:31 p.m.
Susan Tate, who has taught humanities and English at Lawrence High School since 1989, will begin work at the Lawrence Arts Center on Dec. 1, according to a news release from Bill Carswell, arts center board president.
Born to rock: Lawrence parents review ‘Hushabye’ and other hip children’s music
November 16, 2009
Lullabies can be real snoozers. That’s the point, of course. But a few lullaby CD compilations aim to add a little musical zip — and familiarity — for parents while still rocking the little ones to sleep.
Baldwin City resident finds his voice through karaoke ‘hobby’
November 8, 2009
“Joe! Joe! Joe!” The crowd goes wild and yells Joe Bathke’s name in rhythmic chants.
Kansas organist rests after 58 years
November 7, 2009
Harry Huber spent a summer studying on the same organ that Mozart once played a recital on before turning to his audience and saying, “Truly, the organ is the king of instruments.”
Wayne Newton hints latest show may be his last
November 1, 2009
Wayne Newton is telling fans “Danke schoen” after 50 years in Las Vegas and hinting that his latest run could be his last.
Mel Brooks defends his monstrous musical creation
November 1, 2009
In the 2008 satirical revue “Forbidden Broadway Goes to Rehab,” a green-faced monster and a Mel Brooks-like narrator sing a dirty little song to the tune of “Puttin’ On the Ritz,” mocking audiences for, to paraphrase it delicately, puttin’ up with less-than-stellar material for lots of cash.
Director-choreographer wanted Jackson healthy
October 26, 2009
Kenny Ortega was responsible for some of Michael Jackson’s biggest concerts, including what were to be his comeback shows in London.
Google, MySpace, Facebook make forays into music
October 22, 2009
Internet power players Google, MySpace and Facebook are adopting strategies to better compete in a music industry that is rapidly shifting online.

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