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The Go-Go’s get a boost from the Girl Scouts during ‘Ladies Gone Wild’ tour
The things you learn by perusing your Inbox.
Last week I found out that “We Got the Beat,” The Go-Go’s’ proto-girl-power anthem, “is the Girl Scouts Rock! Powered by Roland theme song.” (Roland is the keyboard maker.)
“This year will mark the 30th anniversary of (the debut Go-Go’s album) ‘Beauty and the Beat,’ ” guitarist Charlotte Caffey [...]
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Pearl Jam kicks off its 20th anniversary with ‘Live on Ten Legs’ release
It’s hard to believe, but Pearl Jam will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2011. To kick off the year, the Seattle band will release a new live compilation album, “Live on Ten Legs.”
The album will be available through Pearl Jam’s Ten Club and selective digital and independent music retailers on Jan. 18, 2011 (Jan. 17 [...]
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EMP tribute marks 40th anniversary of Jimi Hendrix’s death
The Experience Music Project will present a special weekend commemorating the 40th anniversary of Seattle native Jimi Hendrix’s death on Sept. 18, 1970. The event will honor the life, music and legacy of one of the most influential musicians in rock history.
Beginning Saturday (Sept. 18), a collection of rare artifacts from the last years of [...]
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40 ways to celebrate Bumbershoot festival’s 40th anniversary this summer
One Reel, producers of the annual Bumbershoot Festival Labor Day weekend, has announced “40 Ways to Celebrate Bumbershoot’s 40th Festival” this summer.
In addition to the festival itself — Sept. 4-6 at Seattle Center — One Reel is rolling out a series of summer events, programs and contests highlighting “Seattle’s rich history of creating and supporting [...]
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Elvis is long gone, but the King of rock ‘n’ roll hasn’t left the building
Fans are gearing up for what would have been Elvis Presley’s 75th birthday on Friday, Jan. 8.
The Elvis Presley Birthday Celebration 2010 is Jan. 7-10 in Memphis, Tenn. Tickets can be purchased online at the official Presley Web site.
Here in Seattle, the 13th annual Elvis Invitationals are taking place at Club Motor on First Avenue [...]
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