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Jury convicts 3 men of murder in death of rapper XXXTentacion

UPDATED: Mon., March 20, 2023

After eight days of deliberations, a South Florida jury on Monday convicted three men of first-degree murder in the killing of rapper XXXTentacion.

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George Thorogood will stick to the familiar at Northern Quest

Thu., March 16, 2023

George Thorogood may or may not get elected to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame someday.

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G. Love brings a love for the sounds of the Northeast Corridor and the South to the Inland Northwest

Thu., March 16, 2023

It’s not a reference to Philadelphia, Mississippi, a town of about 7,000 people northeast of Jackson. There’s not a comma missing in “Philadelphia Mississippi,” the name of G. Love & Special Sauce’s latest album. Instead, it’s referring to two influences.

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Avril Lavigne confronts topless protester onstage at Juno Awards: ‘Get … off’

UPDATED: Tue., March 14, 2023

Avril Lavigne confronted an environmental protester onstage at the 2023 Juno Awards after the topless demonstrator interrupted the singer in the middle of Monday's telecast.

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Morgan Wallen Returns to No. 1 With Year’s Biggest Debut

UPDATED: Mon., March 13, 2023

Two years after being momentarily shunned by the music industry — but not most listeners — for using racist language, pop-country singer Morgan Wallen has another blockbuster album on his hands: “One Thing at a Time,” his third LP, debuts at No. 1 this week on the Billboard chart with the largest sales of the year so far.

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Amy Grant has bounced back from her bike injury and returns with an ‘Evening With’ concert

Thu., March 9, 2023

It is hard to believe that it’s been nearly a half-century since the release of Amy Grant’s eponymous album. The pop singer’s debut was released in 1977.

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It’s a new era for Max Cavalera’s Soulfly

UPDATED: Thu., March 9, 2023

Music has always been a family affair for Max Cavalera.

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Taylor Swift to receive major honor at the iHeartRadio Music Awards

UPDATED: Tue., March 7, 2023

Taylor Swift is set to fill another blank space on her resume with a career-celebrating honor at the iHeartRadio Music Awards.

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Gary Rossington, Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist and last original member, dies at 71

UPDATED: Mon., March 6, 2023

Gary Rossington, the longtime Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist who played critical roles on the timeless Southern rock anthems “Free Bird” and “Sweet Home Alabama,” has died, the band announced. He was 71.

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Symphony review: In his homecoming concert, conductor Eckart Preu demonstrates consummate skill

UPDATED: Mon., March 6, 2023

Before consulting with James Lowe, the orchestra's current music director, Preu had in mind to feature a symphony by one of his favorite composers, Anton Bruckner: the Symphony No. 3 in D minor.

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‘The Will to Live’ propels Titus Andronicus after the death of a band member

UPDATED: Thu., March 2, 2023

A number of tremendous albums have been inspired by the death of bandmates, family and/or friends. Neil Young’s brilliant “Tonight’s the Night,” Arcade Fire’s breakthrough release “Funeral” and the Flaming Lips’ classic “The Soft Bulletin” were each triggered by the loss of loved ones.

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Hirie, the singer-songwriter who dances with emotion, showcases ‘Mood Swings’ at the Knitting Factory

UPDATED: Thu., March 2, 2023

The singer-songwriter Hirie has been married for 15 years and has had all she could hope for since getting hitched, but one thing.

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Concert review: Chip Phillips’ clarinet lights up two very different Northwest Bachfest performances

UPDATED: Mon., Feb. 27, 2023

The great themes of human suffering and the struggle to escape it through religious or political means have inspired many composers to write works that call for massive performance forces, including augmented orchestras, vocal and instrumental soloists and choruses. One thinks, for example, of the requiems of Verdi and Berlioz, Beethoven’s ninth symphony and Missa Solemnis.

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It’s a homecoming for Eckart Preu who returns to serve up Bruckner and Wagner

UPDATED: Thu., March 2, 2023

The third time will be the charm for Eckart Preu and the Spokane Symphony.

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BachFest is back at the Barrister

UPDATED: Thu., Feb. 23, 2023

“I get by with a little help from my friends,” is one of the most indelible messages from the Beatles. Zuill Bailey’s mentor Paul Rosenthal is down with the Fab’s view.

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Static-X is alive again after the death of Wayne Static, will play sold-out Spokane show March 2

UPDATED: Thu., Feb. 23, 2023

Tony Campos isn’t surprised Static-X’s gig March 2 at the Knitting Factory is sold out.

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Billboard’s album chart: SZA makes it nine weeks at No. 1, and Rihanna returns to top 10

UPDATED: Tue., Feb. 21, 2023

For a ninth time, “SOS,” the latest release by the R&B singer-songwriter SZA, is No. 1 on Billboard’s album chart, making it the longest-running chart-topper by a woman in seven years — since Adele’s “25” notched 10 weeks at the top in late 2015 and early 2016.

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Spokane Public Radio holds record sale fundraiser Saturday and Sunday in Spokane Valley

UPDATED: Fri., Feb. 17, 2023

The doors open Saturday at 9 a.m. at 2426 N. Discovery Place. The sale will run 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

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The versatile Paul Anka will perform at Northern Quest

Thu., Feb. 16, 2023

Give Paul Anka credit for taking a chance by stepping out of his comfort zone. The teen idol from the ‘50s successfully went ‘90s during the 2000s.

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Guitar virtuoso Tommy Emmanuel will play and pay his respects to a Spokane legend

UPDATED: Thu., Feb. 16, 2023

Bing Crosby is what comes to mind when Tommy Emmanuel conjures images of Spokane. The Australian guitar hero has played the Bing Crosby Theater the last few times he’s been in town.

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Taylor Swift to receive major honor at the iHeartRadio Music Awards

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Symphony review: In his homecoming concert, conductor Eckart Preu demonstrates consummate skill

‘The Will to Live’ propels Titus Andronicus after the death of a band member

Hirie, the singer-songwriter who dances with emotion, showcases ‘Mood Swings’ at the Knitting Factory

Concert review: Chip Phillips’ clarinet lights up two very different Northwest Bachfest performances

It’s a homecoming for Eckart Preu who returns to serve up Bruckner and Wagner

BachFest is back at the Barrister

Static-X is alive again after the death of Wayne Static, will play sold-out Spokane show March 2

Billboard’s album chart: SZA makes it nine weeks at No. 1, and Rihanna returns to top 10

Spokane Public Radio holds record sale fundraiser Saturday and Sunday in Spokane Valley

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