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Freestyle Singer Noel Live On Stage This Saturday

Monika — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:31:21 +0000

Silent Morning freestyle singer Noel is heading to Buchanan’s this Saturday. If you wanna throw back to the ‘80s and jam to some freestlye classic tunes then you don’t want to miss out on this concert. Plus, you might want to tune in because we’re going to be giving ticket away so keep listening for [...]

Turkish Protesters Deliver a Rousing 'Les Miserables' Performance

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:12:59 +0000

Anti-government protesters in Turkey are looking for some Academy Award-sized help in their fight. The Occupy Gezi movement recently laid out their case by singing the song ‘Do You Hear the People Sing?’ from the Oscar-winning movie ‘Les Miserables.’ The video has quickly become an internet sensation and even caught the attention of one of [...]

Daft Punk's Get Lucky Gets A Musical Decade Break Down From 1920-2020

Monika — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 19:57:37 +0000

Daft Punk is riding the success of their latest hit Get Lucky. This new version takes the song through 50 years and breaks down the song as it would sound during each decade, starting with 1920 – 2020. It’s interesting to hear how this one song can be molded to fit the era and who [...]

Top 5 Reasons Why The El Paso Downtown Street Festival Is My Favorite Event

Monika — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 00:09:19 +0000

These are my reasons of why the El Paso Downtown Street Festival is by far my favorite event of all year. The Food: There’s nothing else as enticing as street food in my book. The choices are many, from a nice fat juicy turkey leg, loaded nachos, street tacos or even a snow cone. Every [...]

New 'Mr. Rogers Remix' Is the Song of the Summer

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 10:35:57 +0000

Oh, Mister Rogers, you were one soulful dude. This awesome new remixed video for ‘Sing Together’ strings together a bunch of clips featuring everybody’s favorite neighbor as he sings and dances while giving important life lessons. It’s a return to the internet for Mr. Rogers, who rocked us last year in another video. After watching [...]

Father and Baby Son Cover Beatles And It's Totally Cute

Emerald Catron — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 19:49:46 +0000

We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again — if you’re going to subject yourself to the stress of parenthood, you may as well use your kids for party tricks. This dad has taught his almost two-year-old son to sing and strum along with him to ‘Don’t Let Me Down’ by the Beatles. He [...]

Win Your Way In To See Justin Timberlake Live In San Francisco

Monika — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 17:32:02 +0000

How would you love to spend a whole weekend in San Francisco to see Justin Timberlake live in concert? Well it’s possible because we are giving away a trip to one lucky listener! How do you win: All you got to do is win anything during the month of June and instantly qualify for the [...]

Kid Breaks Cymbal During National Anthem – Comes Out A True American Hero

Tricia — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 17:30:02 +0000

I'm a big wuss for the National Anthem. I have to have a hankie out whenever it is played because about halfway through, I'm gonna cry. I needed a whole box when I saw the video of a kid who showed us what to do if you're not playing an instrument during the National Anthem. Seriously, you need to see this!

Let Freedom Sing – Free Concert Featuring 3OH!3 At Fort Bliss

Monika — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 00:26:37 +0000

Here’s another great Free show coming your way! 3OH!3 will take the stage on the Freedom Crossing Lawn Stage on Saturday, June 22nd at 7pm! Straight out of Colorado, 3OH!3, are currently featured on Kiss-FM with their latest hit “Back to Life”. Their other hits include “My First Kiss” with Ke$ha and “Starstrukk” with Katy [...]

Be Part Of NPR's 'From The Top' Audience With A Live-Taping In El Paso

Monika — Thu, 30 May 2013 21:41:41 +0000

“From The Top” is an NPR showcase featuring young musicians and can be heard every Sunday at noon on KTEP 88.5. An upcoming show will be taped at the Plaza Theatre and airs nationally the week of July 17th were you can become part of the audience. The show will feature young talented musicians including [...]

Cool Canyon Nights Continues Tonight With Sha'Vonne & Double Time

Monika — Thu, 30 May 2013 17:43:05 +0000

Kiss-FM’s free music series, Cool Canyon Nights, continues tonight at McKelligon Canyon Amphitheatre! Tonight’s musical acts include Double Time on the patio beginning at 6:15 p.m. Double Time are super talented high school students and members of the El Paso Youth Jazz Ensemble. Following Double Time we will feature Sho’Vonne on the main stage. Check [...]

Jessie's Girl Singer Rick Springfield To Debut A Novel In 2014

Monika — Wed, 29 May 2013 20:09:24 +0000

Rick Springfield had us all wondering who Jessie was back in the ‘80s and now he’s focusing on writing a novel. I once had the pleasure of interviewing Springfield back in 2008 and he spoke about writing his memoir, Late, Late at Night, which by the way was a surprise New York Times best-seller. Springfield’s [...]

Aranda's Amazing Michael Jackson Medley at Balloonfest [VIDEO]

Intern Emily — Wed, 29 May 2013 00:54:38 +0000

Yeah, Balloonfest was awesome. If you missed Aranda, you have got to see this! Even if Aranda had a short performance, they still were amazing! I rushed to recorded this last song once they busted out, “The Way You Make Me Feel” by Michael Jackson. They didn’t just stop with one MJ song, they rocked [...]

This Is Why We Celebrate Memorial Day

Tricia — Mon, 27 May 2013 16:00:07 +0000

Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial, official start to the summer. There’s the Balloon Fest, and family cookouts, and a three day weekend! But there is a reason we call it Memorial Day. This is the reason. I could go on and on about this clip, but watching it, and you’ll need a box of [...]

Opening Night At Cool Canyon Nights Was Spectacular

Monika — Fri, 24 May 2013 22:11:31 +0000

Thank you to all of you who came out and joined us for the opening night of Cool Canyon Nights at McKelligon Canyon Amphitheatre. The crowd was amazing and so were our musical guests, Daniel Park and Windy City. Make sure to join us every Thursday this summer for free entertainment with Cool Canyon Nights! [...]

Utep's Annual Piano Sale Happening Now Through Memorial Day Weekend

Monika — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:04:50 +0000

Looking for a piano? Well did you know that Utep holds an annual piano sale? Utep’s Department of Music has had the benefit of using new Kawai Pianos through an ongoing arrangement with Kawai Piano Company’s college loan program. Periodically, these pianos are offered directly to the public. When I called today, the nice lady [...]

El Paso County Moving Closer To Complete Fireworks Ban

Tricia — Tue, 21 May 2013 02:44:41 +0000

We told you a couple of weeks ago that the El Paso County Commissioners were thinking about banning fireworks for the third year in a row. Today, they took the first step to doing that.

Great River Raft Race Registration at Viva Auto Sports

Intern Emily — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:34:40 +0000

This Thursday sign up for only $20 bucks! Get ready to ride the river during The Great River Raft Race! Grab whatever you think will float you to the finish line and join the fun on June 22nd! On Thursday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. head out to VIVA Auto Sports for the first [...]

Prince Is Honored At The Billboard Awards With Icon Award & Performance

Monika — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:43:56 +0000

Prince was tapping into his funkadelic soul at the Billboard Awards where he was presented with the Icon Award at this year’s event. Dressed in ‘70s garb, bell bottom pants, turtleneck, afro and fringe jacket, the Icon Award receiver rocked out to a sexy and smashing performance on stage with a medley of a new [...]

Turning Back Time Cher Celebrates Her 67 Birthday Today

Monika — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:54:01 +0000

Happy Birthday Cherilyn Sarkisian aka Cher! Can you believe that Cher turns 67 today? Cher has come a long way in her life from singer, actress, to a fashionista all her own. Check out the montage our friend Alex Smith put together for cantmisstv.com illustrating her life and then check out our favorite Cher cameo [...]