Phil Vassar

It's beginning to sound a lot like Christmas

2012-11-23 08:00:00

It's word association time. Say the first word that springs to mind: "holiday ----." Did you think "season"? "Sale"? "Hangover"? How about "music?" This year, there are plenty of new holiday albums to pick from. Cee Lo Green, English pop-rocker Tracey...

BRIEF: Second annual Wichita Ribfest heats up Thursday

2013-05-14 10:24:03

The second annual Wichita Ribfest opens Thursday and will include three days of food from local vendors, music and activities. The event will be set up just east of Intrust Bank Arena in Lot D, the city-managed parking lot at 777 E. Waterman. It's...

Donate to Feeding South Dakota, receive pass to March 26 concert

2013-03-22 01:05:19

SIOUX FALLS - Local dairy farm families are again inviting people to join them at a special performance by a nationally-known country music artist to help provide nutritious dairy foods to South Dakotans in need. Their offer? Donate $10 to Feeding South...

Brown County Fair acts timeline

2013-02-22 01:05:24

2013: Gretchen Wilson, Brantley Gilbert and Justin Moore. Supporting acts to be announced. 2012: Travis Tritt, Hunter Hayes, David Nail, Jerrod Niemann, Dierks Bentley, Dustin Evans and the Good Times Band. 2011: LeAnn Rimes, The Band Perry, Josh...

Brown County Fair grandstand acts through the years

2013-02-21 08:33:00

What we know about 'Divergent' filming in Chicago

2013-01-27 10:33:00

We know "Divergent" — the futuristic sci-fi flick starring Shailene Woodley ("The Descendants") and directed by Neil Burger ("Limitless") — will begin filming entirely on location in Chicago and at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios on the West...

Phil Vassar headlines Stars and Guitars at Hard Rock Live

2012-10-19 13:52:00

You haven't heard of a "guitar pull"? That's OK, lots of folks haven't. Of course, it's a country music term, with undocumented origins. Basically, it means "let's-sing-and-share-and-take-turns." Five country stars will take the stage at Hard Rock...

Norton Center unveils new season

2012-05-12 20:25:00

The 2012-2013 season at Centre College’s Norton Center for the Arts will feature acts ranging from The Silk Road Ensemble with Yo-Yo Ma and Huey Lewis and the News to the rock musical “Hair” and “Yellow Dubmarine,” a reggae...

Country star Phil Vassar's support keeps Lynchburg girls' home afloat during tough economy

2012-04-02 11:54:00

He's a Nashville star with Lynchburg roots. Phil Vassar still cares a lot about his hometown; so much that he comes back every spring to do a concert for The Miller Home. "It's just a true blessing to The Miller Home and the girls who live here," said...

March 19-25 in nightlife: Kurt Vile, Jordan Knight, Fatboy Slim and more

2012-03-19 11:11:00

Here's our round-up of the week's most notable concerts. For more shows, check out FindLocal. Ticket prices do not reflect any additional surcharges and taxes. On Monday, the Psychedelic Furs will kickoff a two-night stint at Rams Head on Stage (both...

Maroon 5, Wiz Khalifa to headline Preakness Infield 2012

2012-02-03 08:46:00

Maroon 5 and the rapper Wiz Khalifa will headline this year's Preakness Infield May 19 at Pimlico Race Track, the Maryland Jockey Club announced Friday morning. It's the fourth year the Infield has hosted marquee performers as part of the InfieldFEST, an...

Update: Little Big Town, The Darkness, Mr. Greengenes complete Preakness Infield music line-up

2012-02-17 04:00:00

The country band Little Big Town and the British rock band The Darkness will perform at the Preakness Stakes Infield this year, the Maryland Jockey Club is set to announce this morning.� The bands are the last piece of the live entertainment roster at...

Country singer Phil Vassar will bring his piano to the Baltimore area for two dates: Sept. 29 at Rams Head On Stage in Annapolis (2 shows) and Oct. 12 at Towson's Recher Theatre. Annapolis concert information: Phil Vassar at Rams Head on Stage Sept. 29. Towson concert information: Phil Vassar at

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