For DJ Bonnie Simmons, the music never gets old

sfgate.com At 8 sharp tonight, KPFA disc jockey Bonnie Simmons will flip on her mike and go straight to the music, which is free-form FM - commercial-free and hype-free. Simmons doesn't always remember to announce all the songs … view details ,

Top 20 Concert Tours

news.yahoo.com The Top 20 Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the average ticket price for shows in North America. The previous week's ranking is in parentheses. The list is based on data … view details , ,

Canadian Music Week: Ole's McCarty Tackles ISPs On Piracy

billboard.biz Michael McCarty, president of Canadian music publisher ole, told a crowd at the kickoff of Canadian Music Week that Internet Service providers need to start paying for the content users freely take over their networks. view details , ,

Publishing Briefs: Warner/Chappell, Gucci Mane, BMI, John Fogerty, NMPA

billboard.biz Warner/Chappell Music signs Gucci Mane; BMI will honor John Fogerty; and more. view details

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France’s Zimbalam Plants Flag In North America

billboard.biz Digital music distribution network Zimbalam is launching in the U.S. and Canada. Owned by indie music distributor Believe Digital, Zimbalam places clients’ music on 25 different digital music services, including … view details ,

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Hot Topic Revenue, Profit Drops In Q4, 2009

billboard.biz Hot Topic earned $8 million in its 2009 fiscal fourth quarter (ending January 30) and $12 million for the full year, according to its Wednesday earnings release. The teen retailer reported fourth quarter revenue … view details

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SXSW on No Dollars a Day: 20 Free Things to Do in Austin

spinner.com If you can't quite afford a badge (or even if you're already holding), you can still get a decent amount of tunes -- and more -- for free. At times, to its own chagrin, SXSW has become as well known for an almost … view details

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Disabled AC/DC Fan to Sue Concert Organizers After Horrific Fall

spinner.com The quadriplegic AC/DC fan seriously injured at the band's Brisbane show on Feb. 27 is to sue concert organisers after losing the sight in his right eye. Watching proceedings from an elevated platform for disabled … view details ,

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DJ Steve Lamacq Slams 'Public Flogging' of BBC 6 Music

spinner.com DJ and BBC radio presenter Steve Lamacq has criticised the recent decision by the corporations director-general, Mark Thompson, to close digital radio station 6 Music, warning of dire consequences for the industry … view details

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Census campaign targets tech-savvy Hispanic youth

news.yahoo.com Groups pushing for robust Hispanic participation in the 2010 census announced a new campaign Thursday that aims to reach the hard-to-count demographic through its smart-phone-toting youngsters. The "Be Counted … view details

Sam Feldman Honored By Music Managers Forum Of Canada

billboard.biz Legendary Canadian music entrepreneur Sam Feldman was honored by the Music Managers Forum of Canada, the evening before Canadian Music Week officially kicked off. Feldman, the founder of Canadian booking agency … view details

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Protests At Venue Curfews Down Under

billboard.biz Hundreds gathered in central Brisbane today (March 11) to protest proposed new laws that would enforce a tough state-wide curfew on nightclubs and live music venues. Under controversial new measures aimed at tackling … view details ,

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