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Thursday 03/18/2010
Splurge on tickets now, summer fests sell out One image
Updated: March 18, 2010 - 1:04 am

Music festivals. The one event where you can ignore the jacked-up water bottle prices and smelly bathrooms (or lack thereof) and just kick back and enjoy being in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by thousands of people who want and love the exact same thing you do: good music. The music festival season is fast approaching, and tickets are selling out quickly. Whether you’re a seasoned music festival expert, or you’ve been itching to try one, here are some of the music festivals worth checking out in 2010:

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Exclusive: Ben Folds Q&A One image
Updated: March 18, 2010 - 12:41 am

Singer, songwriter Ben Folds performed last night at the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Read here for his take on a cappella versus pop and how he designs his set lists.

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Thursday 03/04/2010
Harvest of Hope brings over 160 bands during spring break
Posted: March 04, 2010 - 12:15 am

Although Woodstock was 40 years ago, bands and thousands of fans still gather to celebrate their love for music.

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NRWO touring Florida this month
Updated: March 03, 2010 - 10:18 pm

In 1992, the year Sir Mix-A-Lot rapped about oversized backsides and Billy Ray Cyrus pleaded on behalf of his ticker, U2 launched an attack on the media with their groundbreaking Zoo TV Tour.

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Thursday 02/25/2010
Music Law Conference to highlight digital issues
Updated: February 24, 2010 - 9:52 pm

Guitar Hero and Rock Band will be among the topics covered at this year’s “Music Law Conference 2.0: Out of Beta.”

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Corey Smith introduces new album at The Venue One image
Updated: February 25, 2010 - 12:56 am

Georgia native Corey Smith has amassed a reputation for singing songs about feelin’ good. And just how good? Read on to find out why he wants to give you his music for free, why his fans are bloodthirsty and why John Mayer annoys him. Smith plays at The Venue tomorrow at 9 p.m. with tickets starting at $15.

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Wednesday 02/17/2010
3,000 fill O’Dome for John Legend One image
Updated: February 19, 2010 - 12:19 am

Six-time Grammy-winner John Legend flashed more than his musical talent in the O'Connell Center on Wednesday night, sharing his thoughts on educational reform and encouraging charity work before sitting down at the piano.

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This week on iTunes
Posted: February 17, 2010 - 10:02 pm

For those of you who weren’t tuning into the Opening Ceremonies of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver this weekend, you missed the wildly hyped debut of “We Are The World 25 for Haiti.” This 25th anniversary recording featured more than 80 of today’s biggest stars, including musicians and actors. Showcasing the vocals of everyone from Miley Cyrus and Tony Bennett to Mary J. Blige and Lil Wayne; the result is astounding.

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Fratty music scene online
Posted: February 17, 2010 - 10:02 pm

RealFrat.com is the newest way for college students to get perfect playlists for all of their music listening needs, thanks to a team of mystery fraternity boys at UF. The creator, Fratty McFratterson, entertains us with jam sessions and witty words of wisdom.

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