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Bag pipers and drummer march into town
Three first-rate musicians in the world of bag piping and drums are headed to Turlock for a special clinic and concert.
The travesty that is the Grammys
More than 26 million blissfully ignorant Americans tuned in to the 52nd Annual Charade of "Music" - or as you may know it, the Grammy Awards, on Sunday night.
America’s music returns to university
The California State University, Stanislaus auditorium will be filled with the sounds of trumpets, saxophones, and clarinets when the fifth annual Jazz Festival gets underway Feb. 5.
Kiss bid fans farewell in 2000 and then kept touring
It was billed as the final Kiss-off, but it turned out to be the ultimate big tease. Nine years ago, with great fanfare, Kiss announced its farewell tour. The goal of the band, which had grossed $150 million alone with its "Alive/World Wide" reunion tour of 1996 and '97, was simple. It was time to say goodbye, after selling more than 90 million albums worldwide, setting a standard for bombastic, eye-popping concerts and influencing everyone ...
THS grad heats up Boston music scene
When Clark Davenport moved from Turlock to Boston to attend the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, he took his love of music with him. Davenport was in jazz and symphonic bands at THS, and he said he spends about 20 hours a week at his drum set now.
Timing fortuitous for Dirty Projectors’ Coffman
Being in the right place at the right time is pivotal for a young musician seeking to grow creatively. So is leaving.
Turlock High students selected for honor orchestra
Turlock High orchestra students were searching for a challenge outside of the classroom and they found one in the California Orchestra Directors Association and their annual Honor Orchestra.
Melody will fill the halls at annual MJC Orchestra Day
High school musicians from around Stanislaus County are tuning up their violins and violas in preparation for the ninth annual Orchestra Day at Modesto Junior College.
Hurricane Katrina inspiration for Switchfoot's new CD
Few multimillion-selling rock bands can match Switchfoot when it comes to having no public image to speak of and maintaining a low profile. But that is exactly the way this veteran San Diego band - whose seventh album, "Hello Hurricane," is released Tuesday - likes it.
Passionate blind singer wins another scholarship to keep pushing forward
CSU Stanislaus student Rachel Grider has not allowed her lack of sight to slow her down.
Acoustic group rocks for causes
When Carlos Jesus Garcia died at the age of 19, his family faced an expensive funeral and high burial costs. Matty Comer, a friend of Garcia's father, decided to get some local bands together and perform a benefit show for the Garcia family. Comer said the show raised over $3,000. They called their musical collaboration the Turlock Acoustic Rock Society and, several gigs later, they are still playing together to raise money for causes in their community.
The Original KISS Army glams for fans
A modest crowd gathered at Dale's Guitars in downtown Turlock Saturday afternoon hoping to get their picture taken with two men in make-up, black leather and spandex.
Naked Brothers to streak through Turlock
Come Thursday, Turlock is set to get a little bit, well, naked. That's the day when Nat Wolff, 14, and Alex Wolff, 11, more commonly known as the world-famous naked brothers of The Naked Brothers Band, are set to bring their teen-friendly brand of rock and roll to the Budweiser Variety Free Stage at the Stanislaus County Fair in little old Turlock, Calif. "I've never even heard of Turlock," Alex said. "I heard there are ...
Keeping it country
For more than 20 years country music singer Mark Chesnutt has been taking the stage and crooning out tunes in his distinctively classic country style. Over the decades he has amassed 14 No. 1 hits, 23 top ten singles, four platinum albums, and five gold records. His newest CD is titled "Rollin' with the Flow."
From the trailer to the big time
Mix in equal parts of fun-loving music, heart-string pulling ballads and throw in a few songs about beer, and you get one of Nashville's newest bands and upcoming Stanislaus County Fair performers, Trailer Choir.
Articles by Section - Music
Valley band to play Westside Theatre
Mixing in the sounds of a plucky banjo, the sweet vibrations of the mandolin, the deep resonating bass and an authentic twang, Red Dog Ash is finding their groove in the bluegrass arena. Red Dog Ash will be playing at the West Side Theatre in Newman at 8 p.m. Saturday. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 for general admission. The band, which gets its name from the byproduct of uncontrolled ...
Bring out your inner Irish with The Van Diemen’s band
Local Irish pub rock band The Van Diemen's has been looking forward to St. Patrick's Day for awhile. This holiday, which has everyone seeing green, is their day to shine. The Van Diemen's will be performing at two venues this year - Wellington's Pub and Restaurant in Turlock and Lucky Fest in downtown Modesto, both shows are tonight. "It's gonna be a little crazy, a drunk fest, but definitely (exciting)," said front ...
Red Molly ready to light up local stage
Mix in one part country, one part folk, a bit of bluegrass and a splash of jazz and serve it all up in three part harmonies and you'll have Red Molly. The up-and-coming all female Americana trio is bringing their unique sound and engaging show to the stage at the Westside Theatre for a one-night show at 8 p.m. Saturday. The trio will be playing songs from their previous albums and their ...
Turlock native releases fourth album
Turlock native Andy Padlo recently released his fourth album, "Buffalo Wedding." He describes his style as a mix of singer/songwriter, folk, and alternative country/rock. Padlo lived in Turlock for most of his childhood. His family moved to town when he was in fifth grade and he attended Chatom School. He graduated from Turlock High School in 1979, where he played in school bands. Padlo also had a rock band with his friends. In ...
‘Gossip’ girls promote new album
The PreZcotts, a quartet of sisters from Modesto, are busier than ever with the release of their first album, "Gossip." The group has been performing at gigs all over the Central Valley, including recent visit to Dennis Earl Elementary School in Turlock. The sisters are between the ages of 12 and 17 and they write songs mostly about real teen experiences. "The songs we write are for girls who go through what the ...
Turlock teen shares his passion for piano
Rachel Rojas remembers very clearly when her son Heath's love of music became apparent. He was 4 years old at the time and was fascinated by his older brother's piano lesson. "Heath just loved the piano," she said. Eleven years later, Heath still plays the piano every day and aspires to a career in music. For the past year, Heath has been under the tutelage of retired California State University, Stanislaus professor ...
Guitar lessons important part of education, says local father
Sacred Heart second graders Matthew and Nicolette Badal were excited that it was Thursday. On Thursdays the brother and sister get to go to the little purple house on Main Street and do one of their favorite activities - play the guitar. The Badal twins are two of Ingram's Music of Turlock's newest students. They just started learning how to play the guitar in August. "Music arts at this stage is as ...
Five nights of star-studded entertainment to rock Merced Fair
The Merced County Fair's entertainment line-up has something for almost everyone this year.
Turlock Concert Association hosts New York artists
The Turlock Concert Association is closing out their season with a performance by the Wind Soloists of New York.
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