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Alabama Shakes A glowing blurb on a music blog, word of mouth, some fiery shows and all of a sudden the Alabama Shakes are not only opening for the Drive-By Truckers but also landing their song "You're Not Alone" in a Zale's commercial. Not bad for a band with a four-song EP to their name.

The Bethlehem-based singer-songwriter performs Saturday in Lake Ariel, Pa.

On the surface Zooey Deschanel seems to have it all a successful acting career coupled with a credible reputation as a musician and songwriter and most recently a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress for her recent TV comedy series New Girl Of l...

Jethro Nededog The actress and singer is officially splitting from her husband of two years. read more

In the February issue of Runner's World, renowned jogger and occasional musician Ben Gibbard broke down his recent obsession with running marathons and sprinting around Seattle — for once hitting the pavement instead of just ripping off Pavement. In the Q&A he breaks down chasing the runner's high, running the soggy L.A. marathon, and (cute guy alert!) losing a couple of toenails in the process ...

Click here to view Photo and Web Editor Joe Tamborello's photos of the year. Browse through more than 20 news, features, and sports photos from 2011.

This year the label still best known for grunge put out acclaimed rap and electronic albums.

This year the label still best known for grunge put out acclaimed rap and electronic albums.

From Verdi to Metallica, from Tom Waits to Neil Hannon, armageddon has provided musical inspiration for centuries. So with one eye on the 2012 apocalypse – according to some doomsayers –LAUREN MURPHYcompiles a perfect soundtrack to the end of the world

As we rush to finish our holiday shopping this year -- buying Mom a pair of local, handmade earrings, Dad a book from the locally owned bookshop, your best friend a gift certificate to his favorite local restaurant -- don't forget to support your local farmer.

Seems like Central Floridians just can't get enough of Christmas. "It's a Wonderful Life" at Breakthrough Theatre finished its run with a sell-out show, Theatre Downtown's classic tale of "A Christmas Carol" has been selling out shows. "Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!), " from the Bay Street Players, has added an extra show this Friday.