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Paul McCartney Wraps 'Up and Coming' Tour in Pittsburgh

PA Photos Sir Paul McCartney was full of stories, jokes and trivia last night in Pittsburgh, Pa., at the Consol Energy Center, the final stop of his 2010 Up and Coming Tour in North America. The famed rocker even signed a woman's thigh on stage, blessed a recently engaged couple and got friendly with a baby. Oh yeah, he played some songs, too ...

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We Are Scientists Insult Jay Leno in Ohio

Despite their American origins, NYC dance-rockers We Are Scientists have always fared better across the pond, consistently ranking higher on UK charts. But US fans seemed quite fond of the trio Saturday night at one of the last dates of We Are Scientist's American Barbarians Tour. That is, after about half of the set. We Are Scientists ...

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The National Get Help From Famous Friends on 'High Violet'

Despite their slow-and-steady climb to full-fledged musical notoriety, Brooklyn's the National aren't afraid to ask for help. On their latest album, 'High Violet,' the band put good chum Sufjan Stevens to work, just as they did on 2008's 'Boxer.' The multi-instrumentalist plays harmonium and provides vocals on 'Afraid of Everyone,' and he even ...

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Swell Season Cover Van Morrison, Bonnie 'Prince' Billy at Nelsonville Music Festival

At the final day of the Nelsonville Music Festival, Sunday headliners the Swell Season entertained the peaceful crowd with a wide variety of songs from the 'Once' soundtrack and their two albums. Additionally, the Irish folk rock duo infused their early-evening set with traditional Irish folk songs and several covers, including a version of Van ...

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Sharon Jones Seduces Fan at Nelsonville Music Fest

Two legends of very different genres faced off Saturday at the Nelsonville Music Festival -- or at least their fans did. Loretta "Honky Tonk Girl" Lynn and Sharon "Dap-Queen" Jones attracted different crowds and kept them captivated in different ways. Lynn's performance was a tongue-in-cheek family affair, while Jones, pictured, seduced her fans -- ...

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Man Man Serve Up Shock and Awe at Nelsonville Music Fest

When Philadelphia's Man Man took the stage last night for their headlining performance at the Nelsonville Music Festival, it seemed as though the circus had come to town. There were matching costumes, face paint, confetti explosions and even an acrobatic performance by singer Honus Honus, who climbed the stage's scaffolding during the band's ...

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Elton John Jams for Thousands at Final US Tour Stop

Sir Elton John has the energy to do more in a day than most people past the ripe age of 63. In fact, he does more than most touring musicians 40 years his junior: he plays a three-hour live show. At the final U.S. date of his 2010 Greatest Hits Live tour Saturday night in Youngstown, OH, the Rocket Man even had the energy to dance atop his piano. ...

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