MUSIC
Elton John on mend, resuming tour dates
Elton John has been released from a London hospital after being treated for flu and an E. coli bacterial infection.By Associated Press , November 06, 2009
Calle 13 wins 5 Latin Grammys in Las Vegas
uerto Rican duo Calle 13 won all five awards it was nominated for Thursday at the Latin Grammys in Las Vegas, including two of the top awards of the night and honors in both urban and alternative categories.By Raquel Maria Dillon , November 06, 2009
Not quite Nirvana
Tribute band performs Saturday at Long HaulNevermind formed in late 2005 after “kind of a joke,” when the musicians played a Halloween show as Nirvana that went over really well, lead singer and guitarist J. Veldman said.
By Ryan Johnson , November 05, 2009
VALLEY SOUND: Upcoming local concerts to check out
I've been surprised at the number of local concert announcements I've heard in the last two days - which is always a good thing for us music lovers. Two upcoming shows in Fargo will bring big-name acts to the region, while a few Grand Forks concerts over the next couple weeks will pack a lot of local talent into the city's nightlife.By Ryan Johnson , November 05, 2009
Sacred Music to start Master Chorale season
Season tickets now availableA stronger, revitalized Grand Forks Master Chorale is about to launch its 26th year of choral music with a Nov. 20 concert of works by Mendelssohn and Estonion composers Kreek and Sisask, Master Chorale artistic director Joshua Bronfman said.
By Paulette Tobin , November 05, 2009
Rihanna: Going back to Brown after beating ’wrong’
Singer Rihanna gave her first TV interview since being beaten by Chris Brown in February.By Associated Press , November 05, 2009
Steve Earle returns to Fargo Theatre in January
The “Hardcore Troubadour,” Steve Earle, returns to the Fargo Theatre on Jan. 30.
By The Forum , November 05, 2009
John Mayer books the Fargodome for April 8
Singer, musician and composer John Mayer has listed the Fargodome on his tour Web siteBy Herald staff report , November 04, 2009
Bon Jovi Fargodome concert tickets on sale Nov. 16
Tickets for the March 13 Bon Jovi concert at the Fargodome go on sale Nov. 16 at the Fargodome and all Ticketmaster locations. Tickets will cost $89.50, $69.50, $49.50 and $39.50.By The Forum , November 04, 2009
VALLEY SOUND: Michael Jackson's "This Is It" proves to be a touching tribute
I wasn't sure what to expect from Michael Jackson's "This Is It," a film that combines rehearsal footage from his practices for what would have been an ambitious 50-night series of concerts that likely would have put the King of Pop back on top of the world. It's sad in some ways, knowing he never got to take his act to the stage, but it's also a moving tribute that shows just how important Michael Jackson was and will always be to the music industry.
By Ryan Johnson , November 03, 2009
Elton John recovering in hospital from flu, e-coli
Gary Farrow, Elton John's spokesman, said the pop star hopes to be released soon but has been forced to cancel concerts in England, Ireland and the United States.By Associated Press , November 02, 2009
‘Halo’ wouldn’t be the same without the music
Just as “Star Wars” wouldn’t be “Star Wars” without the awesome soundtrack by John Williams, “Halo” wouldn’t be the same without the evocative music of Marty O’Donnell.
By Brier Dudley , November 01, 2009
THE LIST: Music at UND ... 'Footloose' ... Sacred Heart Concert 
Mintie Art: Opening Sunday in Devils Lake: Lake Region Heritage Center, Devils Lake, will display art works of Cindi Mintie from Sunday through Nov. 30. Cindi Finley Mintie earned a bachelor’s degree in photography at Minot State University and has concentrated in portraiture and digital prints, especially in preserving images of the past. Mintie has been featured in the “Photographers Forum Best of Collage Photography 2007” and received a Gold Addy for Ad Fed in 2003. She grew up in Rugby, N.D., and now resides in Minot.
By Herald Staff Report , October 30, 2009
BAD RAP? Utah teens in trouble after hip-hopping through fast-food order
The teens were cited by American Fork police earlier this week for disorderly conduct after they rapped their order at a McDonald's drive-through.
By Elizabeth White , October 30, 2009
Man who sought out Miley Cyrus gets plea deal
A 53-year-old Georgia man has pleaded guilty to resisting police outside the set of a Miley Cyrus movie after prosecutors agreed to drop charges that he tried to stalk the teen pop star.
By Russ Bynum , October 30, 2009
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OUR VOICES More concert announcements
Here are some concerts I've heard about in the last couple days - some big names, some new names but all sound like they could be fun: I found a flyer yesterday advertising a Grand Forks show I hadn't heard of. This Saturday, Nov. 7, four bands will play at TJ's Sports Bar (formally known as
Posted by: Ryan Johnson on Nov 5, 2009 at 4:19 PM | Valley SoundOUR VOICES Longer post is coming tomorrow
In the last few days, I've heard of a few other shows happening locally that sound interesting. But I was too swamped at work today (writing 4 stories) to get a chance to write anything about it here. I will write up a post tomorrow sometime that goes over these recent announcements. Is there anythi
Posted by: Ryan Johnson on Nov 4, 2009 at 6:17 PM | Valley SoundOUR VOICES 'This Is It' - a fitting tribute to the King of Pop
OUR VOICES Notes from Saturday
The power of music...
They have a commercial out now where an eclectic group of folks are singing Rick James' song, Super Freak, and as a consequence of that commercial that song is now running through my mind in a repetitive loop. The song is stuck in my brain and rattling around in my head and clearly doesn’t rec
Posted by: madamgovnr on Oct 31, 2009 at 7:18 AM | The New FortyOUR VOICES Live music in GF tonight
It's a cold, windy Friday night, and it's also the day before Halloween. So it's a perfect time to check out some good live music in Grand Forks for a price that won't empty your wallet. There are two cool shows I know about tonight: The Hub is featuring four live bands tonight starting at 9
Posted by: Ryan Johnson on Oct 30, 2009 at 7:33 PM | Valley SoundOUR VOICES A very detailed look at the future of GF school's theater arts and music facilities
Posted by: Ryan Johnson on Oct 29, 2009 at 3:03 PM | Valley Sound
OUR VOICES More Rock Band tonight
I'll be heading to Rumors Bar tonight for another night of the Grand Cities Rock Band Tour. It's free to play, goes from 9 p.m. until midnight, and as always, the winning team receives prizes. I'm hoping that my band, Born to Roam, can keep its winning streak alive (I just used the Budget Music gift
Posted by: Ryan Johnson on Oct 28, 2009 at 7:34 PM | Valley Sound
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