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Award-Winning Musical Biography of Beatles Returns to Salem Stage

Musical retelling of Beatles story through the eyes of manager Brian Epstein featuring the live music of renowned tribute band Abbey Road at the Historic Elsinore Theatre.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Listening to songs like “Penny Lane” or “I Want To Hold Your Hand” from this tribute band is almost like listening to the original icons themselves.

While the great repertoire of songs bind this musical together, the audience also gets the opportunity to relive the most important moments of The Beatles’ epic legacy, which spans the entire 1960s period. The actors that portray the band members connect with the crowd through their lovable sense of humors and cheeky banter.

The Wreck of The Edmund Fitzgerald: 40 Years Ago

Gordon Lightfoot said this song is his most significant contribution to music.

(SALEM, Ore.) - 40 years ago, on November 10, 1975, the Edmund Fitzgerald sank in Lake Superior. This two score anniversary commemorates the ship, an ore carrier, which went down in a November storm, taking all 29 crew members to their graves.

Most of us (outside the area) know about the tragedy because of one thing: the song.

Music Calms the Savage Beast in Humanity

Playing For Change is a multimedia movement created to inspire, connect and change the world through music

(SALEM, Ore.) - On July 5th, in honor of The Grateful Dead’s 50th Anniversary and final show, Playing For Change released a brand new Song Around The World covering The Grateful Dead’s 1970 classic, “Ripple.” The song features an eclectic cadre of legendary artists.

"Our friends at JamBase asked us to turn the Grateful Dead's 1970 classic, "Ripple" into a PFC Song Around the world as part of their "Songs Of Their Own" series and after many miles on planes, trains and automobiles we can finally share it with all of you!" the group shared on facebook.

Reverse the Concert Cancellation of the Gilad Atzmon and The Orient House Ensemble

“Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent.” ― Victor Hugo

(LONDON) - Jazz was born as an art form for social commitment through improvisation as a way to express freedom.

If a jazz artist is not able to be free in their expression, then the freedom for everyone is at risk. Silencing an artist is complicit in censorship.

Salem Plays Host to Oregon`s Biggest Christian Music Festival

Of course, like any good festival, there will be plenty to do in addition to enjoying great musical performances.

(SALEM, Ore) - 2014 marks the 5th annual Fish Fest at Salem's Riverfront Park on Saturday.

Those attending will enjoy a day full of music with headliners MercyMe and Jeremy Camp backed by a stellar group of artists — Red, Britt Nicole, Trip Lee, and our winner of the Opening Act Contest, Faithful to One.

10th Annual Portland HempStalk Moves to Waterfront Park

The 2014 Portland Hempstalk Festival is at Tom McCall Waterfront Park in downtown Portland, Oregon on September 27th and 28th.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Hempstalk provides educational awareness opportunities regarding the the medicinal, emotional and mental benefits of cannabis while advocating for its decriminalization for medicinal, industrial, and recreational use.

Founded in 2005 by The Hemp and Cannabis Foundation, the festival features live music, guest speakers, food and goods vendors and information booths.

Country Superstar Garth Brooks Announces 2014 World Tour

Brooks, 52, appeared to promote his new album, "Blame It All on My Roots: Five Decades of Influences," a six-disc set includes covers, his greatest hits and a DVD of his Las Vegas show.

(NEW YORK) - Country music superstar Garth Brooks has been coy about rumors his new album and post-Thanksgiving TV special could signal a return to the concert stage as well, until he sat down with " Good Morning America" anchor Robin Roberts.

"You know what, since it's you and since we've had a history forever, let's announce it. We're going on a world tour in 2014," Brooks told Roberts today on "GMA." "I can't believe I just did that but you are a doll."

Singer Katy Perry Breaks Records in Twitter with 50 Million Followers and Beats Justin Bieber

UBS analysts do not hesitate to assert that the actions of Twitter are still among the most overvalued in the world market

(MADRID) - Singer Katy Perry (pictured) has conquered Twitter users reaching 50 million followers on the social network. Thus, the soloist has overcome its competitor, Justin Bieber, who has been in second place..

The number of followers on social networking has become an important factor , as it is one of the essential means to promote works , whether music or solidarity actions.

Musical Notes Can Carry A Great Tune

Tim King interviews Michael Krapovicky.

(AUBURN, ME) - Tim King: Michael, your music has a unique sound, strong and reminiscent of some of the really nice songs from the 70's through today, what is your inspiration?

Michael Krapovicky: All music that is out there has the ability to shape and influence, to emulate or reject. Bands like Pink Floyd and America challenge me to make the best music possible, where sound creates colors and evokes emotional experience. Lyrically, I try to glean from a wide variety of sources: novels, poems, songs of intellectual artists such as Bob Dylan and Steely Dan, in order to capture a feeling in the most concise way possible. Maine is a beautiful state, it is not surprising that it has its share of talented musical artists.

`My Verse` by Prof. Wilson Santos: Giving a Voice to the Voiceless

Think Your Life is Hard? Watch This Short Film.

(ORLANDO) - Jamal Belica of Aldin Entertainment Music Group has brought a very moving video to the attention of the Salem News. While working on his own projects to spread the word for a better world he came across “My Verse” by Prof. Wilson Santos of Full Sail University that speaks of the pathos of the deprived, especially the children.

Though it is hard-hitting and graphic and not for the squeamish, he found it so motivational that he knew he had to share it with others and he had me take a look at it.