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Presented by Tenaris Algoma Tubes and now in its third year, Rotaryfest Second Stage continues to grow and thrive while proudly promoting completely original local talent.

So, my conversation with INXS front man, J.D. Fortune was short and sweet. Fortune: "Hey there. How are you doing?" Me: "Marvelous. And yourself?" Fortune: Letting out a sigh of exhaustion as he ran his hand over his face, "Oh, I'm getting there.

SooToday.com received word late this afternoon that local rockers Stiffler's Mom will be performing at tonight's INXS concert at the Steelback Centre, as last-minute replacements for Vancouver Island-based singer Hayley Sales.

NEWS RELEASE LULU.COM ************************* First book ever written using mobile phone is published Toronto - Italian author Robert Bernocco has amazed the literary world by publishing the world's first book written using a mobile phone.

There is no one named Blackie in Blackie and the Rodeo Kings (BARK). Nor are there any Rodeo Kings for that matter. What BARK does have is three multi-award winning, talented to the teeth, extremely sharp dressed Canadian roots music icons.

There still may be hope. The current White Stripes cross-Canada tour has been spotted with a few secret shows. The latest occurred on Sunday, July 1 in a Saskatoon bowling alley.

MSN is a wonderful tool for many reasons. Recently, I discovered its usefulness in conducting interviews. Mike Hawdon (Inner City Surfers) and Mark Rand, also known as Mikey and Marky Lion, have joined forces to form a new band called Lion Ride.

"He blew one note on the harmonica that hypnotized me and I've been playing the blues ever since." This is what Toronto blues harpist, David Rotundo said about seeing James Cotton perform in 1991.

Despite the chilly night air, evening number one of the Sault Jazz and Blues Festival International 2007 was red hot and blue indeed.

We're movin' on up I have some big news folks. Big news. On August 1, Oppercase Bookstore is moving in with Arcadia North Coffeehouse. Arcadia North is Matt Ceolin's project beside the Old Stone House at 823 Queen St. E.