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Roanoke's Fourth of July concert will happen
WDBJ7 ReporterWDBJ7 has confirmed the show will go on for Roanoke's July 4th concert. As we first reported last week, the Roanoke Times has pulled most of its funding for Music for Americans. The Roanoke Times will still help pay for the fireworks display. The...Tags: Concerts, Entertainment, Music
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WDBJ7 learns Roanoke's July 4th celebration is in danger of being canceled
ReporterWDBJ7 has learned that Roanoke's July 4th celebration is in real danger of being canceled this year. It's been a tradition in Roanoke since 1976. For many years, Music for Americans took place at Victory Stadium before moving over the River's Edge...Tags: Concerts, Entertainment, Holidays, Music
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Kimberly McBroom's Blog
Tuesday, May 1I enjoyed a trip down memory lane last night, when I had the pleasure of serving as emcee for William Byrd High School's Open House. I am a 1989 graduate of Byrd, and loved seeing the many improvements made to the school. As part of a...Tags: School Supplies, Christie Brinkley, Sheryl Crow, Golf, Sprout
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Alan Jackson to perform at Roanoke Civic Center
A night after Elton John performed at the Roanoke Civic Center, the arena announced that another big act is coming to town.
Alan Jackson will perform at the Roanoke Civic Center on May 18.
Tickets start at $42.50 and go on sale starting at 10 a.m. March...Tags: CMT (tv network), Philadelphia Flyers, Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), National Hockey League, EMI Group Ltd.
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Chorus of the Blue Ridge brings music of two well known composers to life in Roanoke
Folks were able to avoid the wet weather in Roanoke Sunday by catching a performance by musical talents both young and old.
Members of the Chorus of the Blue Ridge played and sang at the Jefferson Center.
The group featured works by Mozart and Haydn,...Tags: Arts and Culture, Entertainment, Music
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Pandora founder visits Virginia Tech
It's technology that knows what kind of music you like.
Pandora is a very successful company founded by a guy with strong connections to Blacksburg.
On Wednesday, he spoke with a business class at Virginia Tech about entrepreneurship.
Pandora is...Tags: Virginia Tech, Arts and Culture, Entertainment, Music
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Not your typical March Madness competition
The road to the Final Four is filled with high notes and low notes. "It takes hard work, it takes team work, lots of cooperation. It takes the whole group listening and being committed to fine tune the music," said Amy Hill. Band Teachers Amy Hill and...
Tags: NCAA Division I Basketball Tournament, Arts and Culture, Entertainment, Music
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Guitarist from Southwest Virginia is nominated for a Grammy
ReporterA southwest Virginia musician will be rubbing elbows with some of music's biggest names at the Grammys. D.J. Cox is a guitarist from Pulaski County. His band was recently nominated for a Grammy. News7 caught up with the musician when he returned home...Tags: Music, Christian Rock (genre), Arts and Culture, Pulaski County (Virginia), Giles County
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Sounds of Gypsy Jazz come to Roanoke Saturday
ReporterA music soiree featuring gypsy jazz is planned for Saturday in Roanoke. The concert is called, "Djangoary" and will be held at Kirk Avenue Music Hall. It features two groups of musicians - Le Hotclub de Biglick out of Roanoke, and Gypsy Roots from...Tags: Music, Jazz (genre), Arts and Culture, Entertainment, Music
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Musician from Southwest Virginia nominated for a Grammy
A musician from Southwest Virginia will also be at the Grammys tonight.
DJ Cox is the guitarist for the band Royal Tailor.
They put out their first album in June.
Now that album is nominated for the Best Contemorary Christian Music Album.
...Tags: Giles County, Entertainment, Music
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Concert pays tribute to Roanoke native, jazz great Don Pullen
ReporterThe music of jazz great Don Pullen thrilled audiences around the world. This weekend, his sounds are taking center stage here in his hometown. A jazz quintet honored Pullen's musical legacy during a performance at Lucy Addison Middle School Friday...Tags: Music, Concerts, Jazz (genre), Arts and Culture, Human Interest
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After finding success in a Journey tribute band, a Roanoke musician is singing his own tune
ReporterHe's built a successful career as the frontman for a tribute band. Now Jeremey Hunsicker is working on his own music. And he's hoping supporters in western Virginia will help him reach a new audience. Jeremey Frederick onstage, he's the lead singer...
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