The Michael Jackson documentary "This Is It" opens with clips of dancers who were auditioning to be part of his comeback shows. The hopefuls look into the camera and speak to Jackson, telling him how much they love him, what a great talent he is, how much he influenced and inspired them, and so on. ...more

October 29, 2009

The search is on for talented teen musicians interested in competing in the 12th annual Teenage Battle of the Bands, scheduled for Nov. 6 and 7. ...more

September 9, 2009

These sisters are amazing musicians. ...more

September 2, 2009

The Citrus Jazz Society will resume it's monthly open jam sessions from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4 at their new location in the Crystal Oaks Community Club House, located near the Route 44 entrance of Crystal Oaks, Lecanto. ...more

August 28, 2009

For those who have longed to play a musical instrument but thought they missed the chance years ago, the Carrollwood Cultural Center is implementing a beginning band program. ...more

May 20, 2009

The Federal Trade Commission is trying to outwit the catchy FreeCreditReport.com commercials with its own ads touting a government-sponsored free service. ...more

March 27, 2009

"I've always been worried about getting older, even when I was young," says singer-songwriter Loudon Wainwright III, now 62. ...more

February 26, 2009

Rising Sun Cafe will hold a "Geezer Jam" from 6 to 9:30 p.m. the first Saturday of each month. ...more

February 20, 2009

What a wonderful experience we had last month at the Sebring Civic Center, listening and dancing to the Highlandaires, the local big band group. It was sad, however, to see the lack of people who showed up to support this amazing group. I cannot understand how a group of this caliber is not drawing crowds at each and every performance. To see eight musicians in concert and the talent of these Highlands County musicians go un-noticed is unbelievable to say the least. ...more

February 9, 2009

Clay Montgomery, the owner of Atomic Tattoos, wanted to blend a bit of Tampa history and culture with the tattoo industry. He chose the Cuban Club in Ybor City as the backdrop for the inaugural Cigar City Tattoo Convention. The intimate venue allowed him to invite artists from around the world and to be selective with vendors. ...more

January 12, 2009