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University Bids Farewell to Popular Music Professor, Band Leader Philip Cansler

"I thought if I had a good time and the kids sensed it, the band would play better and have a good time too." - Dr. Philip Cansler

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The University of Portland community is mourning this week the loss of one of its most colorful and endearing figures, music professor, band director, and trumpeter Philip Cansler, who passed away Monday at the age of 54 after being diagnosed with brain cancer last fall.

A memorial service for Cansler has been scheduled for Sunday, June 15th at 4;00 PM. It will be held at First Baptist Church, on 909 S.W. 11th. The service will be followed by a reception there.

Mix-n-Mash 2008 announces Call for Artists

The event features even more performance artists, including live theatre, dance and classical music.

(Salem, Ore.) - Filmmakers, fashion designers, musicians, visual artists and performance artists are encouraged to apply for the two day event occurring October 10th and 11th in Salem, Oregon.

Last year, more than 200 artists from Oregon, Washington and California converged in downtown Salem for an event unlike any other in the world. 5000 people attended a performances by more than 50 bands, 12 filmmakers, 10 performance artists, 8 visual artists, 32 models and 3 fashion designer in 17 venues in Salem.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Announces `Liverpool Life`

Mike McCartney will visit to unveil his new photography exhibit.

(CLEVELAND, Ohio) - Liverpool in the Sixties will take over the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum’s circular gallery in the Ahmet M. Ertegun Main Exhibition Hall this summer and fall.

Mike McCartney’s Liverpool Life, which opens to the public on June 26th, features incredible black-and-white photographs documenting the origins of the British Invasion.

Summer in the City Music and Wine Festival Coming to Salem, Oregon

The Summer in the City Music and Wine Festival is a direct result of the call by Salem residents for a vibrant destination.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Save the dates! The First Annual Summer in the City Music and Wine Festival is coming to downtown Salem, Oregon, on August 9th and 10th 2008.

The event, organized by Go Downtown Salem! will raise funds for Marion-Polk Food Share, the non-profit charity organization leading the fight to end hunger in Marion and Polk counties.

Maverick`s Fills Live Entertainment Void for Salem (VIDEO)

One Salem restaurant and lounge offers the full package for people who want to have a steak and enjoy an evening of music.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The people behind Mavericks Restaurant in Salem say it is a great gathering place for family, friends and business associates.

Mavericks has live entertainment every Friday and Saturday night, some Thursdays as well. They also have in-house dining specials throughout the month. The format is rock and roll and the owners of Maverick's say they are glad to serve as a local venue for local artists.

Stone Temple Pilots Regroup After Long Hiatus

The STP are back together again, for a reunion of epic proportions.

(Salem, Ore.) - Fans are excited and anxiously await their opportunity to see one of the most notorious and sorely missed hard rock bands in American History, Stone Temple Pilots.

The newly reunited band is promoting the kickoff of their new tour, headlining the Rock on the Range Festival, May 17th at the Columbus Crew Stadium in Ohio.

Local YouTube Video Parody of Goth Band Nearing 300,000 Views (VIDEO)

This YouTube video brings together the most unusual and unexpected sights and sounds in the music world.

(SALEM, Ore.) - 7 months ago, a video I put together entitled "Cradle of Filth- My Humps" was added to YouTube.com. The video was no longer than 2 minutes and took less than 45 minutes to make.

Looking Back at Live Aid

On this day in 1985 an amazing concert was held to benefit people suffering from famine in Ethiopia.

(NEW YORK) - The Live Aid Concert was a series of rock concerts held to raise funds for famine relief in Ethiopia around the world in cites including London, Philadelphia, Sydney and Moscow.

The concerts attracted close to 200,000 people and using satellite link-ups and television broadcasts around the world attracted an estimated 1.5 viewers in 100 countries watching the concerts performed live. The Concerts were organized by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure and raised over $250 million.

Andy McKee is YouTube`s Most Downloaded Artist (VIDEO)

"Andy McKee is a genuine YouTube sensation. He's had over 7 million views on YouTube, placing him in the top 40 most-viewed videos of ALL TIME." -Bob Lefsetz, The Lefsetz Letter

(CHICAGO) - Andy McKee is music's newest international phenomenon. This self-described guy from Topeka, Kansas has literally won the world over with his YouTube.com videos and his growing fanbase can't seem to get enough.

A self-trained fingerstyle guitarist and composer, McKee posted videos of his tunes on YouTube.com last year, a move that has launched a staggeringly successful career.

Led Zeppelin Reunion Announcement Causes Stir and Crashes Website

Led Zeppelin is one of the best known rock bands of all time.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Fans of the legendary rock group Led Zeppelin have been urged to "be patient," following an announcement that the band will get together for a concert at London's O2 Arena November 26th of this year.

Many musicians agree that the music created by Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones and John Bonham, ranks among the most influential in modern history.