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Saturday, July 18, 2009

Sacramento Concerts For A Fantastic Time

By Antonio Davinci

If you are really into music then Sacramento concerts are no doubt the perfect choice for you. As most of us know, even if we do not live there, Sacramento is the epitome of fun. Some of the top musician acts in the world perform there regularly. You can easily find a concert featuring your favorite musician or band. How can you find some of these concerts? Actually, all you have to do is keep reading.

When we think of concerts, we tend to think more about rock concerts, country concerts, rap or R&B concerts, and things of that nature. Certainly, Sacramento hosts a whole lot of those. Some of the top acts in the United States will actually be heading to the city quite soon.

That is likely the reason that people from all over California flock to Sacramento. Quite often, tickets for the venues there are much more affordable than you will find in venues which exist in places like Los Angeles. In the scheme of things, spending a little extra on gas money to get to the city is well worth the effort.

For that matter, people from other states are more than happy to travel to Sacramento for the concerts. The performances are almost always fantastic. Those who live in nearby states have no trouble at all putting in some extra distance to see a stellar show. That speaks a lot for the quality of the performances you can find in the city.

But how do you find out about these concerts? Well, for one thing, there ought to be plenty of local advertising. If you do not want to leave it up to chance, however, head on over to the Internet. You can go to lots of venue sites on there which will let you know when concerts are coming up in your area.

However, such places typically only let you know about popular concerts, and that is not all you can enjoy in Sacramento. There are plenty of chamber music concerts and classical music concerts there are well. Some of them take place in parks, some in auditoriums, and some in other, similar venues. Local advertising should let you know.

As you can see, you have plenty of choices when it comes to concerts in Sacramento. Doing your best to attend them is well worth the effort. Moreover, you are always guaranteed a fantastic, memorable show! - 18424

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American Idol Concert draws Anti-Gay Group Protest

By Jim Ziebarth

This past Sunday at an American Idol concert in San Jose, California, protesters from the Westboro Baptist Church made it clear that they strongly disagree with "homosexuality". According to their website, which is named God Hates Fags.com.......

Since 1955, Westboro Baptist Church (WBC) has taken forth the precious from the vile, and is therefore as the mouth of God (Jer. 15:19). In 1991, WBC took her ministry to the streets, conducting 41,002 peaceful demonstrations (to date) opposing the fag lifestyle of soul-damning, nation-destroying filth. In response, America bombed WBC & WBC on 8-2-2008. God is America's enemy: 5,058 dead soldiers; crashing economy. America crossed the line on June 26, 2003, when the Supreme Court (the conscience of the nation) ruled in Lawrence v. Texas that we must respect sodomy. WBC believes her gospel message to be this world's last hope. read more about WBC

Michael Sarver was also present at the American Idol concert. Lambert And Sarver's friendship was a direct effect of American Idol, and according to StarPulse.com, Sarver wrote on his Twitter.com page, "Funny how people think it's a good idea to mess with a big Texan and his AI (American Idol) family. Adam is just fine, shakes it off and so should we. We are together in this thing. You mess with one you mess with all ten. We are strong and we are 1. For those outside protesting I say do not judge less ye be judged yourself. Guys don't mind these people, we are a strong family."

Utter disgust and astonishment. That's my feeling towards the Westboro Baptist Church. The web page they proclaim and advocate is nothing more then "hate" propaganda. Their church spreads hate. They tour throughout the U.S. screaming "hate" in Gods name.I don't know about their "god", but my God does not hate and would never tell his "children" to go out and preach for the devil

These churches, that are completely radical and on the verge of becoming a modern day cult, are spreading their message of hate across America, and using God's name to do it. Their are a lot of uneducated bigots not only in America, but all around the world who have and will continue to use hate as a weapon against others who have a different religious belief or who live a different lifestyle. The notion that hate can consume an individual or a group should not be taken lightly. All we have to do is clothes our eyes and look back in history to know that such things can and do happen.

The point I want to make is that we do live in America, and we do have a right to express our opinion. Even when our views and religious beliefs don't agree with everyone elses. We are all entitled to freedom, so while we might not agree with churches like this, they will still exist. It is our job to inform others that hate is not the way to win. It is not the way to get your views across. It is not the way we should raise our children. Stand up, let your views be known, and tell people like this that hate is not right, that hate is not acceptable. Stand up and proclaim that you will refuse to hate and refuse to let hate dwell in your life. This is America, and we have the right to be free. Free from hate - 18424

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Kenny Chesney Concert Tickets in Charleston, SC

By Jane Stamp

Kenny Chesney is a country music superstar, although his first release, titled "In My Wildest Dreams", was released to lackluster sales in 1994 on independent label Capricorn Records. However, singles from the album proved that there was a fan base for Kenny's music, and his subsequent albums have proven this.

Eleven of Kenny's first thirteen albums have been certified gold or higher. Although his debut on Capricorn was not the blockbuster that his later albums became, the singles from the album, "The Tin Man" and "Whatever It Takes" did touch the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts, extreme success for an independent release. Unfortunately, Capricorn Records did not continue to publish country music after that year.

Today, Kenny Chesney has released more than thirty top ten country hits, and that includes seventeen that made it all the way to the number one spot. With four consecutive AMC Entertainer of the Year Awards under his belt and six CMA awards, there's no doubt he's a country music powerhouse. In 2007, his summer tour was the top grossing country music tour of the year.

Born in Knoxville, Tennesse in 1968, Kenny Chesney's youth in the heart of country music was fueled by an early Christmas gift of a guitar, which he taught himself to play. After joining a bluegrass club while attending East Tennessee State University, he recorded a record on his own in 1989 which he used to sell at gigs to help pay for his dream. Kenny graduated from East Tennessee State with a degree in marketing and with a dream in his back pocket of a career singing country music.

Kenny Chesney was born in Knoxville, Tennessee in 1968, a region near the Great Smoky Mountains and nestled deep in the heart of country music. He taught himself to play guitar and has had a lifelong love of music, playing bluegrass in college at nearby East Tennessee State University.

During his college years at East Tennessee State, he played bluegrass and recorded a record to sell at his gigs in 1989.

After venturing to Nashville when he graduated from college, he worked to get in front of music producers and publishers. In 1992, he achieved his first real success with a deal with Opryland Music Group and BMI. Despite his youth, Kenny's experience playing for live audiences no doubt showed his potential.

The 2009 tour includes a show on September 12 in Charleston, South Carolina, at the North Charleston Coliseum. This tour is one of the mega tours of the country music summer season with tour dates all across the United States and Canada.

This year's tour includes a stop on September 12 in Charleston, South Carolina at the the North Charleston Coliseum. Kenny's tour's include big dates across the United States and Canada, but the South Carolina show is expected to be one of the best, with country music fans coming not far from Kenny's home. This year's tour is named the Sun City Carnival Tour.

Despite the slow start to his career, he's made up for it with incredible success during the first two decades of releasing hit country music. He is truly one of country's modern music superstars, with two greatest hits albums already available. - 18424

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Outrageous Spending Habits Of Michael Jackson

By James Ziebarth

If you are reading FoxNews.com then you have seen that Michael Jackson's monthly expenses while living and up keeping the Neverland Ranch, was costing the celeb almost $2.5 million a month to maintain. All of this for a mansion, some carnival rides, and a zoo? I "can see" where he was coming from...NOT!!!!

The article on FoxNews.com says...."Michael Jackson left behind a legacy of being an amazing artist but he also left behind $400 million worth of debt. And as the man who had the best-selling album of all-time ("Thriller"), has had the most No. 1 singles on the Billboard charts of any male and has won more awards than any other artist, many are asking how on earth he managed to rack up so many unpaid bills?

Michael Jackson had not put out any significant new material since 1997. He had racked up tens of millions of dollars in legal fees. These fees came from his child molestation trial. Michael Jackson was also notorious for his spending. FoxNews.com reported he had 75 card registered under his name.

It has been reported that Michael Jackson's household expenses totaled over $300,000. Documents filed in Los Angeles Superior Court detailed spending of $95,700 on gardening, security costs of $51,900, zoo/amusement park upkeep of $66,200, and housekeeping/PR expenses of $60,200. That is just Michael Jackson's housekeeping expenses.

Michael's personal expenses were just as astonishing. Property/personal insurance cost him $120,000. Gifts alone cost him $42,600. Medical needs also took a large chunk of money ($25,600). He did skimp when it came to entertainment, spending only $100 a month. Michael Jackson reportedly spent $475,200 on MJJ Productions and Optimum Productions. Curious, since he had not released a major piece of work since 1997. Monetary figures were used from FoxNews.com.

Looking at Michael Jackson's monthly expenses it is easy to see a problem. His monthly expenses totaled $2,339,300. A staggering amount, even for a Double Diamond superstar.

While my degree in Accounting is yet to be official, I can still add and subtract. Almost $30 million a year just up keeping the Neverland Ranch? Are you serious? This does not even include his other guilty pleasures. Plastic surgery, anesthesia, narcotic pain pills, underage slumber parties, and the cost of lawyers to fight off "child molestation charges." When you start racking up more bills then your total combined income, you will eventually find yourself in debt. I think Suze Orman would agree with me on this.

Good luck in Heaven Michael Jackson, do us a favor and stay away from the "Underage Angels. - 18424

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Drums Made Easy - Mike Ray Drums Made Easy Review

By Chris Jensen

More and more people who want to learn how to play the drums prefer to get away from the traditional way of learning and more into the modern and online way. However, there seems to be a shortage of online drum lessons that are proven to help turn complete beginners into killer drums in just a span of almost a day. With Drums Made Easy from Mike Ray, turning yourself into a remarkable drummer can be just a night's sleep away.

Drums Made Easy is a program on learning the drums which you can access online. In his instructional manual, Mike Ray shares techniques on how you can improve your drumming skills faster than ever before. He also gives ideas on how you can learn to read musical notations and pieces in an easier manner, where you can develop your own style.

Mike Ray encourages beginners to try Drums Made Easy as the lessons were developed so that beginners will not have a hard time figuring out the first steps in learning to play the drums. Drums Made Easy not only addresses beginners, it also includes lessons with depth for those who have progressed into more skilled drum playing.

Mike Ray's Drums Made Easy also promises beginners a fun and easy learning process. His instructional material guarantees that learning to select which drum set to buy, read musical notes, and adopt a certain musical style should not be difficult or overwhelming.

In Mike Ray's Drums Made Easy, aspiring drummers can look forward to learning how to play different musical styles on the drums, everything that they need to know to become advanced drummers, clear demos in slow, normal, and fast speeds, drum solos made easy, techniques on developing your own musical style, high definition video footage of the different lessons, and variations and lesson manuals to keep the drummer in you busy for the years to come.

If you plan of becoming a future drummer but you do not like the idea of learning how to play the drums outside the confines of your room, Drums Made Easy from Mike Ray may be the perfect instructional material for you. - 18424

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