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Razr 13 Rocks the House
By Angela Hail, Refrain Oklahoma Correspondent I had the fantastic luck of being able to catch a local performance of dUg Pinnick fronting Razr 13 here in Tulsa on February 20. I say luck because if I hadn’t happened to catch a mention of the show on one of the few radio ads that aired... »
FREE DOWNLOADS, VIDEOS, AND NEW MUSIC
Once more we at Refrain Magazine have a beet truck load of free downloads, videos, and lots of new music. Some of these artists are brand new. Some are well-loved favorites. And some will make you say WTF! I will be adding to this feature over the next week. But here are a few to... »
Atlantic Recording Artist, Halestorm, Coming to All Ages Show in Fargo
Live Music Alert: Halestorm, The Aquarium, Fargo ND, 5:30 pm ALL AGES Atlantic recording artist, Halestorm, a hard-driving metal band, is touring in support of their self-titled debut album, which made a top 5 debut on SoundScan’s “Hard Music” chart upon its release. Produced by Howard Benson, the album is a volatile collection of infectious hard rock anthems. ... »
“Annie” Showcases GF Talent on Empire Stage
Live Event Alert: February 20, 7:30 pm, February 21, 2 pm Tickets are $15 (Adults)/$12 (Students/Seniors/Military)/$10 (Children 12 and under). Available by calling (701) 777-4090 or at the door! By Christopher P. Jacobs Shows featuring kids and dogs are sure crowd-pleasers, so much that actors often dread having to share the spotlight with them. But the strong adult... »
Refrain Magazine: Ever Expanding
At Refrain Magazine, we are always striving to bring you news of live events in the region. We try to keep you up to date with our calendar and festival listings. (Be sure to look for an new annotated festival guide coming next month!) We offer you band profiles and interviews, CD and entertainment... »
Enchanted Ape Returns to the Crosstown
Chris O'Brien Enchanted Ape is making another sweep through North Dakota, playing at the Aquarium in Fargo on Friday February 19 and at the Crosstown Saturday, February 20. Come on over for a night of original music played with heart and spirit by one of the most talented bands in the region. »
Celebration of Women and Their Music
The historic Fargo Theatre in downtown Fargo, ND, will once more host the 13th annual Celebration of Women and Their Music on Saturday, February 20, 2010, at 6:30 PM. Founder, blues singer and caterer Deb Jenkins, has drawn twelve class acts from the region to showcase their talents. These musical artists will be... »
Repatriation of the Music of the Haitian People
This feature was first printed in the December 2009 issue of my column, Music Up Close with Janie at skopemag.com We are reprinting it here because Haiti is still evermost on our minds, and because the Allegro Media Group and NAIL Distribution in partnership with Harte Recordings and the Alan Lomax Estate have banded together... »
Great Outdoors Live Streaming Broadcast from The Diamond Lounge
The Great Outdoors will be experimenting once again with LIVE Streaming video/audio during performances at The Diamond Lounge in Grand Forks, ND. You have to see these guys! Their broadcasts will be from multiple sites. You can see the broadcast from their website (http://thegreatoutdoorsband.com), their Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/The-Great-Outdoors/7989632325?ref=ts), or on Stickam. If you follow the... »
No Rothbury Festival in Michigan This Summer
Today, festival organizers for the ROTHBURY music festival announced that they will not host a 2010 event. According to event producers Madison House Presents and AEG Live, a contributing factor in the decision is that, due to various artists’ recording and touring schedules, timing will not allow them to assemble the cutting edge roster that... »
