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Hackberry Records signs first female

Alex Cohen February 2, 2011

Reed Watson, president and founder of the Hackberry Recording Company, said he thinks there’s something special in Lena Dice, his newest signee. Dice, a freshman majoring in music at Shelton State Community...

Film: ‘Country Strong’ isn’t quite on pitch

Film: ‘Country Strong’ isn’t quite on pitch

Carmen Groom February 2, 2011

I never had any intention of going to “Country Strong”, but after hearing my friends obsess about the movie for days, I decided to give in and see what was so great.  Well, after seeing it, all I...

Zoogma to play The Dixie

Zoogma to play The Dixie

Stephanie Brumfield February 2, 2011

The sounds of jazz, hip hop and electronic music will fill The Dixie tonight in the form of the band Zoogma, a five-piece electronic group known for its high-energy musical performances and light shows....

Tuscaloosa Music Diary: Blaine Duncan one of Druid City’s finest musicians

Trey Irby February 1, 2011

Blaine Duncan accidentally introduced me to Tuscaloosa’s music scene. Back in August 2009, I was assigned to write a story about a band that I had never listened to before. The band was called Blaine...

Opening weekend announced for amphitheater

Opening weekend announced for amphitheater

Kelsey Stein February 1, 2011

Starting Friday, local bloggers and Twitter users buzzed about a potential upcoming concert at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater. Birmingham-based promoter Red Mountain Entertainment officially announced the...

Concert series brings renowned trombonist

CW Staff February 1, 2011

The College of Arts and Sciences’ School of Music will begin the 2011 lineup of celebrity musicians tonight with world-renowned trombonist Joseph Alessi. Alessi will perform in the Moody Music Building...

Opening weekend lineup announced for amphitheater

CW Staff February 1, 2011

The first weekend of concerts at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater was officially announced Monday, with The Avett Brothers and Band of Horses performing Friday, April 1, followed by Patti LaBelle and The O’Jays...

Blaine Duncan, songwriting and culture

Trey Irby February 1, 2011

Blaine Duncan accidentally introduced me to Tuscaloosa’s music scene. Back in August 2009, I was assigned to write a story about a band that I had never listened to before. The band was called Blaine...

Amphitheater removes show website listing

Kelsey Stein January 30, 2011

Reports appeared online Friday that musical acts the Avett Brothers and Band of Horses would perform the opening show at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater April 1. After Band of Horses posted the concert date...

Little Willie’s hosts charity benefit

Jordan Staggs January 27, 2011

In the summer of 2005, Darius Weems, a teenager from Athens, Ga., afflicted with muscular dystrophy, embarked with his friends on “the roll of his life.” After undergoing a 7,000-mile journey, he made...

Housing sponsors first-ever Bama Idol

Housing sponsors first-ever Bama Idol

SoRelle Wyckoff January 26, 2011

The title of the “first-ever Bama Idol” is up for grabs for those who think they’ve got what it takes to win. Students living in on-campus residence halls were e-mailed the list of audition times...

Band combines bluegrass with rock

Band combines bluegrass with rock

Alex Cohen January 26, 2011

David Allgood, manager of the Bama Theatre, said he has been looking for ways to increase the student audience at his venue. Last week, the Bama hosted Old Crow Medicine Show and experienced a surge of...