Center of Hope Feb 22, 2009
When it opened in 1985, the Ocean Center was better known for concerts than conventions, playing host in its first three months to Amy Grant, John Denver, the Beach Boys, Heart, Foreigner, Alabama, Starship, Kenny Rogers and Jimmy Buffett. There were 26 concerts the next year, plus comedy shows by the likes of Jay Leno. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Smoltz: Braves 'not as attractive' Feb 21, 2009
It looks to me like the Braves learned a VALUABLE lesson from Kenny Rogers. They know when to hold em and know when to fold em. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
SE fests for Jan. 16-18, beyond Feb 7, 2009
Entertainers include Blake Shelton, Kenny Rogers, Hall , Gretchen Wilson, Gregg Allman and more. 1-888-800-5447. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Aussie on American Idol survives eviction Mar 29, 2008
The first concert Johns ever attended was Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers' Islands in the Stream tour, so it will be particularly special for the Aussie hopeful. The other celebrity mentors for 2008 will be Mariah Carey, Neil Diamond and Andrew Lloyd Webber. (The Age)
Dolly's still livin' it up Mar 25, 2008
One of her popular duet partners, Kenny Rogers, hit No. 1 in 1999 with "Buy Me a Rose" after a decade away from the Top 10. "I don't want to wait until I'm dead for my music to become important," Parton says. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Find out about this year's advisors Mar 18, 2008
Note that these tunes have been hits for singers as diverse as Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton, Barbra Streisand, Frankie Valli, Yvonne Elliman, Tavares, Samantha Sang, Johnny Mathis, and Dionne Warwick, which oughta put a final bullet in all this perennial idle chatter about how a song that was written and/or sung by a person of one gender is somehow more difficult for a member of the opposite gender to sing. And because much of the Bee Gees best material is R&B-based - and all four... (USA Today -- Life)
KRCC telethon is a success Mar 18, 2008
Top photo: Staff members and children of the Kenny Rogers Children s Center dance during the finale of the telethon Sunday afternoon. The 28th Annual KRCC Telethon concluded Sunday afternoon with over $278,000 raised during the two-day event. (Skieston Standard Democrat, MO)
Tuning up to raise money Mar 17, 2008
Larry Carroll, stage manager for the Kenny Rogers Children Center Telethon, and musician Terry Mike Jefferies adjust stage sound levels for the band during the telethon. The 28th annual telethon, which is at the Sikeston Field House, will conclude at 5 p.m. Sunday, with Sunday events including community Palm Sunday services, a fish fry and the remainder of the Silent Auction. (Skieston Standard Democrat, MO)
Leon Redbone coming to Bismarck Mar 16, 2008
Point to Ponder wrote on Mar 15, 2008 12:46 PM:" I agree with Mike, the Belle has great acoustics. Why not bring other entertainment there or bring some live music to the Civic Center that isn't geared towards my grandmother? Anne Murray and Kenny Rogers are fine for the 50+ crowd, what about those under 50 yrs old? ". mike wrote on Mar 14, 2008 2:39 PM:" It is great that the Belle is hosting Kottke and Redbone. The Belle has incredible acoustics and is a superb venue for concerts such as this.... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Flick: Are you a 'local' yet, or still just a transplant? Mar 15, 2008
Longtime locals can name every business that has been on the corner of Towanda and Vernon while newcomers just know La Gondola, and maybe Kenny Rogers Roasters. If someone mentions Heartland Community College at Towanda Plaza, they have been here awhile. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Familiar faces in Tigertown Mar 7, 2008
Hide the cameramen tomorrow folks, Kenny Rogers is coming to town. Every time he walks to the mound from now until deep in the season, Hampton will draw quite a bit of attention from Planet Braves. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
O'Brien's blog Mar 6, 2008
Couple compelling lefty matchups vs. Tigers next two days: Glavine vs. Dontrelle on Thursday at Lakeland, and Hampton vs. Kenny Rogers on Friday at Dark Star ... Anyway, here goes again: Hampton starts Friday vs. Detroit s Kenny Rogers at Dark Star, after Glavine faces Dontrelle on Thursday at Tigertown in Lakeland. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
FBI investigated McGee Mar 3, 2008
One of the songs played at his funeral was Kenny Rogers' "The Gambler."McGee's widow, Denise McGee, said she had no idea about the FBI investigation but did not meet him until after the probe was closed. "I was with him for 26 years, and he is the most honest and loyal person I ever met," she said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
HER NEXT VENTURE: MUSIC TO DIET BY Mar 3, 2008
He in turn recruited Grammy-nominated songwriter David Malloy, who has produced Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton. Neither of the men was initially certain that "Skinny Songs" was a great idea, but decided to forge ahead after their respective wives were enthusiastic about the project, Roizen said. (San Francisco Chronicle)
AP: FBI Probed Packers' McGee's Gambling Mar 3, 2008
One of the songs played at his funeral was Kenny Rogers' "The Gambler.". McGee's widow, Denise McGee, said she had no idea about the FBI investigation but did not meet him until after the probe was closed. (CBS News -- US)
No. 11Georgetown beats Marquette in OT Mar 2, 2008
Hes a Kenny Rogers man ... Ive said many times, were still sitting at the table Kenny Rogers The Gambler, well count our money when its done. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Fit Kids Earn Money For San Jose School Feb 29, 2008
Kenny Rogers from the Governor's Council said one-third of all California childfren are overweight or obese, 40 percent of California children are unfit. He added, "This generation of children will be the first, if we don't turn things around, to have a shorter lifespan than their parents.". (NBC 11, CA)
USC Finishes Five-Game Road Trip Before Co-Hosting MLB Urban Invitational Feb 26, 2008
286 (107-for-374) with 15 home runs and 51 RBI. During his career, Kreuter worked with top-flight pitchers such as Nolan Ryan, Randy Johnson, Eric Gagne, Kevin Brown, Charlie Hough, Frank Tanana, Bill Gullickson, Walt Terrell, James Baldwin, Chuck Finley, Mark Langston, Robb Nen, Kenny Rogers and Chan Ho Park. He played collegiately at Pepperdine for three seasons (1983-85). (Pac-10.org)
Looking at the roster Feb 22, 2008
Tigers pitcher Kenny Rogers fired Boras this winter after the agent tried to shop his services, even though the pitcher only wanted to negotiate with Detroit. By TennesseePaul. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Notes: Bradley aims for Opening Day Feb 20, 2008
Third baseman Hank Blalock had the surgery last year and former Rangers pitcher Kenny Rogers had it done in 2001. "I think that's the step we have to take," Rheinecker said Tuesday morning. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Vocal contest gives McDonald's employees something to sing about Feb 9, 2008
It includes British and American standards, including 16 Beatles songs, "The Gambler" by Kenny Rogers and "Sugar Sugar" by The Archies. "I preferred 'Yesterday,' but I imagined a lot of people would sing it," said Axel Gaston Rivero, 20, a finalist from Argentina, speaking through a translator. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Cowboy artist digs in spurs for exhibit, book signing Feb 6, 2008
One of the first albums he designed The Ballad of Calico written by Michael Martin Murphey and recorded by Kenny Rogers provided a foretaste of what was to come, although he didn't know it at the time. Eventually, he tired of the hustle bustle of Los Angeles and so embarked on a five-year tour of Europe. (Wood River Journal, ID)
Fifties in February starts to swing Feb 1, 2008
According to his Web site, LaBeef has shared bills with practically every great in music history: Elvis Presley, George Jones, Roy Orbison, Wanda Jackson, Carl Perkins; has numbered in his band more than 500 people (including the likes of Doug Kershaw, Kenny Rogers, Glen Campbell, D.J. Fontana, and Grady Martin), and has been an admitted influence to such a variety of people as Brian Setzer, Bruce Springsteen and the Beatles. ARIAN SCHUESSLER/The Globe Gazette 1687247 CLEAR LAKE After wearing... (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Randall Franks: The dean of Nashville guitarists Jan 30, 2008
Back then men could get away with being older, Kenny Rogers, Willie Nelson, now I think the big criteria in Nashville is 30 and under, he said. At my age, I don t really believe that. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Organizers are gearing up for KRCC telethon Jan 29, 2008
Molly Nirider, occupational therapist at the Kenny Rogers Children Center, works with Makalya Birdwell (Photo by Tim Jaynes, Staff). SIKESTON It may be more than a month away, but organizers of the Kenny Rogers Children s Center telethon are already gearing up for the 28th annual fundraiser. (Skieston Standard Democrat, MO)
Fair Warning blog Jan 22, 2008
Other highlights: Music City Brass, a group that has performed alongside everyone from Kenny Rogers to Travis Tritt, appears at Taste of Florida (2 p.m.) and Yesteryear Village (5 p.m.). Catch the fair s dog show at the Agriplex at 7 p.m. The Okeehelee Middle School Jazz Band takes to the Community Stage at 5:45 p.m.. (The Palm Beach Post)
O'Brien looks at all the moves Jan 19, 2008
DOB - do think there will be any impact from the AROD debacle or Kenny Rogers dropping Boras. If Tex wants to stay with the Braves and if Wrenn was willing to put a substantive offer, might Boras be more willing to listen the go automatically and without listening to free agency. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Horseshoe Casino & Hotel Unveils Plans for a New CMT Themed Bar Jan 18, 2008
"We are thrilled to have the opportunity to partner with CMT in creating the first ever CMT Crossroads Bar," said Kris Hart, Vice President of Brand Management for Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. "We are committed to offering our customers a variety of entertainment options, and feel that the new CMT Crossroads Bar concept is an ideal marriage of two brands that have entertainment as a core value. We are also quite excited about leveraging this valuable relationship at some of our other properties... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
NASHVILLE SKYLINE: Like Old Man River, Willie Nelson Keeps Rolling Along Jan 18, 2008
He is one of only six country artists to chart a Billboard Top 40 country hit in five different decades (the others are Hank Thompson, Ernest Tubb, Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers and Hank Williams Jr.). And he still makes good records. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
11 Things: One night stand Jan 18, 2008
Greg Beshers (the Parker Brothers): Favorite covers: Anything by Dolly Parton, Juice Newton or Kenny Rogers ... Loves: Neil Diamond, Kenny Rogers, Slade. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Teaching the teachers Jan 18, 2008
Looking a bit like country singer Kenny Rogers with his salt-and-pepper hair and beard, Ellenburg stood before the South Woods teachers wearing a white apron emblazoned with his name and a cartoon likeness, and held court not unlike a circus sideshow entertainer might. On the table in front of him was a wide variety of household items, such as golf balls, light bulbs, batteries, springs, plastic bottles, marshmallows, PVC pipes and even a rubbery green alligator that expands in water. (The St. Augustine Record)
Force of emotion Jan 12, 2008
Saturday, January 12 2008 Serving the South Coast of Oregon. Friday, January 11, 2008 11:13 AM PST. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
DeLima releases parody song on June Jones Jan 11, 2008
It is performed with usual Pidgin English to the melody of the original Kenny Rogers country hit and it magnifies the impact of UH football in the mindset of fans statewide. "Patrick and I talked about points for the song on Monday, the day of the sad news (that Jones was bound for Southern Methodist University), and recorded on Wednesday," DeLima said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Solidarity rises above a whisker in writers strike Jan 11, 2008
Kenny Rogers delivered unto us "The Gambler." Let's not also forget the difference Chuck Norris made in Mike Huckabee's victory in the Iowa caucus, just last week. And all of these men's accomplishments have to be, in some small part, thanks to the "devil may care"attitude these men exhibited about their appearance, not at all concerned that the lower half of their face was covered in forestry. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Emirates eyes U.S. to reach lofty goal Jan 7, 2008
About 700 guests were treated to fireworks and filet mignon, all under the massive retractable roof of a 41,000-seat baseball stadium as Cindy Crawford emceed and singer Kenny Rogers entertained. It was by all accounts one of the most lavish private bashes this city has had in a while, not perhaps since the free-spending oil boom days. (Los Angeles Times)
Nine Inch Nails, Wyclef Jean have new CDs Dec 29, 2007
Wyclef Jean, The Carnival II: Memoirs of an ImmigrantWyclef Jean has spent the 10 years since the original Carnival in projects of scattered ambition and success, some that hit (Hips Dont Lie) and some that didnt (anyone remember his reworking of The Gambler with Kenny Rogers. . (MSNBC -- Music)
What Elvis and Kenny G have in common Dec 25, 2007
Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton did one together. The ever-prolific Willie Nelson has at least four of them. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Murray Christmas Dec 24, 2007
I dim the lights and put on Kenny Rogers' The Gambler, then I dip into the kitchen and get Shelly a Bailey's on ice and I have one too, but I prefer mine at room temperature. I then present the special Christmas gift. (Guardian Unlimited -- Media)
Use your (egg) noggin Dec 23, 2007
The song, a series of questions, has since been recorded by the likes of Kenny Rogers, Reba McEntire and Natalie Cole. It's title is the opening words. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
'High School Musical 2' takes its blockbuster status seriously Dec 22, 2007
Party with the Sopranos, Kenny Rogers and a bottle of wine. . (Newsday -- Health)
Santa's helper makes believers young and old Dec 22, 2007
When he trims his beard to coincide with his jawline, he gets compared to country music singer Kenny Rogers. But only days before Christmas, when his beard is in full growth, saucer-eyed children often tug on his sleeve, asking, "Are you the real Santa Claus?". (The Examiner)
Charlie Brooker Dec 22, 2007
Round three: Lyrical Summary 19 Delilah, by Tom Jones 20 Too Close, by Blue 21 Every Breath You Take, by The Police 22 Chain Reaction, by Diana Ross 23 You're Beautiful, by James Blunt 24 Sweat (A La Long), by Inner Circle 25 2 Become 1, by The Spice Girls 26 Run For Your Life, by The Beatles 27 Save Your Kisses For Me, by Brotherhood Of Man 28 Coward Of The County, by Kenny Rogers. Round four: Maths 29 Colin. (Guardian Unlimited)
Henley says Eagles proud to play country Dec 20, 2007
Henley has sung duets with Trisha Yearwood, Reba McEntire and Kenny Rogers. It was Rogers who brought Henley and his then-band Shiloh from Texas to California in the late 60s to produce their album. (MSNBC -- Music)
Best candidate may have been missed Dec 19, 2007
We believe he could handle the rigorous responsibilities that accompany the North Dakota Class B boys' basketball tournament or the logistics of the Kenny Rogers concert. Yet, he was not even granted an interview. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Kenny Rogers brings country-themed Christmas to arena Dec 17, 2007
Or, the reason for the disappointingly small crowd Saturday night at Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza could have been people have paid to see Kenny Rogers perform live recently and it s just not that rewarding an experience. Let s not forget the last time he performed at the venue. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Exhibit recalls the heyday of holiday albums Dec 16, 2007
"That art reflects the pop culture of its day, and includes albums from Alabama, The Beach Boys, The Partridge Family, and Richard and Karen Carpenter, along with one from Kenny Rogers, who appeared at the Clay County Regional Events Center with his Christmas show, Dec. 1.A Christmas album from the now-popular again Osmond Brothers is also included, as is one from Wall Lake-native Andy Williams and another by the Williams Brothers.Other Christmas covers highlight the work of Alabama, Elvis, The... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Kenny Rogers Dec 14, 2007
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
New Christmas standards: Are you listening? Dec 13, 2007
" Nashville songwriter Buddy Greene says his 1992 Christmas song, Mary, Did You Know?, which he wrote with Mark Lowry, accounts for "the vast majority" of his songwriting income. Greene recently searched for the song on iTunes and found approximately 150 versions, including covers by Kenny Rogers, Natalie Cole, Reba McEntire and Clay Aiken. "At that point, I figured I'd better quit counting my blessings. " Smithereens guitarist Jim Babjak would love to have that kind of success with his Waking... (USA Today -- Life)
Wayland-Cohocton chorus to join Rogers again ... Preliminary autopsy results in, officials not talking: Investigation continuing in death of Alfred University senior Sunday morning ... Fundraising after fire tragedy criticized: Funeral expenses settled, but jar out in Canisteo to allegedly benefit boy's jailed father ... Arkport gets down to business of how it conducts business: Special meeting Monday morning addresses complaints brought by village residents on employee compensation, oversight ... ';var marqueewidth="350px";var marqueeheight="25px";var marqueebgcolor="#FFFFFF";////NO NEED TO EDIT BELOW THIS LINE////////////var pauseit=1;var marqueespeed=1 //slow speed down by 1 for NSvar copyspeed=marqueespeedvar pausespeed=(pauseit==0)? copyspeed: 0var iedom=document.all||document.getElementByIdif (iedom)document.write(''+marqueecontent+'')var actualwidth=''var cross_marquee, ns_marqueefunction populate(){if (iedom){cross_marquee=document.getElementById? document.getElementById("iemarquee") : document.all.iemarqueecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"cross_marquee.innerHTML=marqueecontentactualwidth=document.all? temp.offsetWidth : document.getElementById("temp").offsetWidth}else if (document.layers){ns_marquee=document.ns_marquee.document.ns_marquee2ns_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8ns_marquee.document.write(marqueecontent)ns_marquee.document.close()actualwidth=ns_marquee.document.width}lefttime=setInterval("scrollmarquee()",20)}window.onload=populate;function scrollmarquee(){if (iedom){if (parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))cross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)-copyspeed+"px"elsecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"}else if (document.layers){if (ns_marquee.left>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))ns_marquee.left-=copyspeedelsens_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8}}if (iedom||document.layers){with (document){document.write('')if (iedom){write('')write('')write('')write('')}else if (document.layers){write('')write('')write('')}document.write('')}}Wednesday, December 12, 2007 photo providedThe Wayland-Cohocton Central School Select Chorus will sing with Kenny Rogers later this month in Elmira. Wayland-Cohocton chorus to join Rogers again Dec 12, 2007
photo provided The Wayland-Cohocton Central School Select Chorus will sing with Kenny Rogers later this month in Elmira. WAYLAND For the second time in three years, the members of the Wayland-Cohocton Select Chorus will perform alongside Kenny Rogers. (Hornell Evening Tribune, NY)
Mailbag: Sizing up the Central Dec 11, 2007
He joins Justin Verlander, Kenny Rogers, Nate Robertson and Jeremy Bonderman in a five-man rotation in which each guy has pitched 200 innings in at least one of the last two seasons. But everyone in that group, aside from Verlander, comes with question marks. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
LET THEM HEAR CAKE Dec 9, 2007
December 9, 2007 -- The list of bands able to cover Black Sabbath, Kenny Rogers and the Muppets on the same album while maintaining a coherent musical style can be counted on very few fingers ... The band kicked off the new release with the Sabbath standard War Pigs," stripping it of its heavy metal grind without losing its thematic power. But while this, paired with their version of the anti-war song that Kenny Rogers made famous, Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town," might make B-Sides and... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Weekend Calendar Dec 7, 2007
Friday, December 07, 2007 Last Update: 09:20 AM EST. Tech - Dec. 7 MAC-PACKING DISTRICT As of 6 p.m. today, iFanatics tired of traveling to SoHo or Midtown every time their iPod freaks out will have a new option in the Meatpacking District. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
And a Partridge Family in a pear tree: Mixing Christmas with pop Dec 7, 2007
For most people, a particular song brings back certain memories, like listening to Kenny Rogers and the First Edition singing "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town" on the car radio right after you get your driver's license. Christmas music just ratchets up the memory machinery up a notch. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
High school choirs to back up Kenny Rogers Dec 1, 2007
RAPID CITY As highly anticipated by fans as Old Saint Nick, Kenny Rogers is coming to town ... What: Kenny Rogers Christmas and Hits Concert, featuring Linda Davis and Julienne Irwin of America s Got Talent ... Sarah Mordhorst belts out a Christmas tune as she rehearses Tuesday morning with members of the Rapid City Stevens High School choir for the upcoming Kenny Rogers concert at Rushmore Plaza Civic Center. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
It’s a week of music and comedy in NEPA Nov 30, 2007
Later in December, Kenny Rogers and Jimmy Sturr will also bring concerts to the area. Arena tickets are available at the arena box office, Ticketmaster outlets or at 693-4100. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Thirty-two days to the New Year Nov 30, 2007
It's the holidays because Kenny Rogers, Aaron Neville and James Taylor's Christmas CDs have replaced the Eagles, Kenny Wayne and the Rascals in the CD player. I know it's the holiday season because Ms. Nan reminded me there are two boxes of Christmas cards that have to be filled out and addressed. (Carmi Times, IL)
ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR Nov 30, 2007
DECEMBER 15 Kenny Rogers Christmas and Hits Tour at the Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35, $45 and $57. 50. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
French X to start Minogue tour Nov 30, 2007
In further evidence that Sydney's artists appear to have moved from their usual state of charming eccentricity to full-blown insanity, last night the Chalkhorse Gallery in Surry Hills hosted a communal sauna party where visitors were encouraged to get steamy with Renny Kodgers, the camp parody of the country singer Kenny Rogers. The performer behind Kodgers, Mark Shorter, cooked sausages inside the sauna, wearing nothing but a giant prosthetic penis. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
This guy has the blues year round Nov 26, 2007
NOTES: In news from the Star Center, Juan Gabriel has joined the likes of Don Henley, James Taylor, Ricky Martin, Kenny Rogers and Chicago: Gabriel cancelled his Nov. 25 concert at the Star Center, and no reason was provided. Gabriel performed there in front of a sellout crowd last year. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Managing growth: When to hold 'em and when to fold 'em Nov 26, 2007
The third observation, well tied to the paraphrased words from the Kenny Rogers song, The Gambler, is that managing growth requires choices and adaptation. The song has many useful suggestions, including "knowing what to throw away and what to keep" - and when to do so. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Glavine's back, and Cox is thrilled Nov 20, 2007
Also Kenny Rogers, wanting to stay in Detroit, fired Boras because he wanted to shop him around. Between those two deals and Andruw, Boras has, in my opinion, lost much face, and when he can t get Andruw the mega bucks he thinks he is worth, we ll see just how much power the guy really has. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Entertainment guide Nov 19, 2007
KENNY ROGERS CHRISTMAS AND HITS: Dec. 15, 8 p.m., Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza. JIMMY STURR HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR: Dec. 15, 3 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center. (Scranton Times, PA)
Little Jimmy Dickens Joins West Virginia Music Hall of Fame Nov 13, 2007
Wheeler's hits include Johnny and June Carter Cash's "Jackson" and Kenny Rogers' "Coward of the County.". Among the presenters announced for the induction ceremony are Alison Krauss, Kathy Mattea and folk singer and musicologist Mike Seeger. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
Record Reviews Nov 13, 2007
As for the "covers and rarities" part of things, aside from a few Jacques Lu Cont tranced-out remixes, the most interesting stuff speaks to a wide variance of influences on the band, from Kenny Rogers ("Ruby, Don't Take Your Love To Town") to the Dire Straits ("Romeo And Juliet"). Overall, Sawdust is about as inessential as the material the disc gets its name from. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Holiday concert tickets on sale Nov 10, 2007
n Kenny Rogers will bring his Christmas & Hits Show to the civic center at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1. Reserved seats are 51. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
