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One of The Coolest Wedding Ceremonies!

rob.hamilton@cumulus.com — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:35:00 GMT

One of my favorite bands, Band Of Horses, surprised a couple that got engaged at a Band of Horses show, by playing "Marry Song" at their wedding!

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Muse to Begin to Play Smaller Shows

rob.hamilton@cumulus.com — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:21:00 GMT

Muse's Matt Bellamy has said that he is thinking about writing a "more personal" music project following the band's recent epic albums and shows.

The band are set to play Wembley Stadium on Friday and Saturday (September 10 and 11), but...

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White Stripes, Paramore....and Loretta Lynn?!?

rob.hamilton@cumulus.com — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:12:00 GMT

One of my all time favorites, Loretta Lynn, will be celebrating her 50th anniversary of her career! In honor of that, there will be a tribute album released on November 9th. Contributions to the album include Lucinda Williams, White Stripes, Paramore, Sheryl Crow, and more. Further details will be released soon!

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Radiohead endorse fan-made live DVD

rob.hamilton@cumulus.com — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:59:00 GMT

Radiohead have given the audio master tracks to Czech fans who filmed them live for a free downloadable concert.

It's a huge endorsement, since Radiohead haven't released a concert DVD since 1995's Live At The Astoria.

Fifty Czech fans filmed a show in Prague on personal digital cameras on August 23 last year.

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Celebrate Patsy Cline

rob.hamilton@cumulus.com — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:48:00 GMT

Patsy Cline, the Queen of Country, has had such a huge influence on me and other artists. Celebrate her life next week, the week of her "long vacation," at Star Bar, for the Patsy Cline Tribute Benefit. Proceeds will go to 'The Down Syndrome Association of Atlanta.'

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My Music Selection For Today

rob.hamilton@cumulus.com — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:52:00 GMT

This song by Jenny Owen Youngs, speaks for itself.

Listen To "F*ck Was I"

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WTF Video Of The Week

rob.hamilton@cumulus.com — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:20:00 GMT

Every Wednesday, I will post a "What the F Video of the Week," to try and get you closer to Friday. These videos will be strange. You may get scared, but you will laugh your buttocks off! This weeks video: "Umm..Can I order #5, please? Ohh..add a side of creepy father. Thanks." Have a "WTF Video of The Week?' Send it my way - Shawn@99x.com

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My Music Selection For Today

rob.hamilton@cumulus.com — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:47:00 GMT

Sufjan Stevens definitely has his own unique sound. "Heirloom" is purrty li-ul ditty, that I'm really digging at the moment.

Listen To "Heirloom"

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Vampire Weekend Cover The Boss

rob.hamilton@cumulus.com — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:58:00 GMT

Lead singer of Vampire Weekend, has an infatuation with Bruce Springsteen's "Born In The U.S.A." album. "I'm Goin' Down" is one of his osbessions on the album. They recently performed the song at a show in Vancouver..and it's pretty damn good!

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Help Support Brilliant Music!

rob.hamilton@cumulus.com — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:54:00 GMT

One of my favorite artists, Shannon McNally, whom you may have seen at Unplugged In the Park, has launched a Kickstarter site. A lot of artists do this, because it helps them pay for their albums to be released. Check out her music, and help the new album to be released.

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