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Carrie Underwood set to close out Summerfest '10


Published Feb. 8, 2010 at 10:51 a.m.


Summerfest today announced a second 2010 headliner. Carrie Underwood is slated to perform the Marcus Amphitheater on Sunday, July 4.

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Dear lupethefiasco.blogspot.com,


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Published Feb. 3, 2010 at 12:09 p.m.

"It's been a long time, I shouldna left you ... " ... Hey, remember me? Originally I was just another bright eyed college student with way too much time on my hands, which resulted in my cultivating something wonderful. Fast forward to now, and I have pretty much become a ghost of Lupe's past--with no explanation as to why, until now ... Background information ... 'The Lupe Fiasco Show' timeline- Recaps 1 & 2 ... Recollections of moments that pushed me to stop blogging ... Exhibit A, Exhibit B,

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Vedera Covers The Mixed Tape for Dear Jack Foundation


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Published Feb. 2, 2010 at 3:23 p.m.

Vedera who will be opening for Jack’s Mannequin did an acoustic version of The Mixed Tape just for the Dear Jack Foundation ... You can hear this exclusive version here only! Let people know! Spread the word and help us build awareness of DJF! ... “I’ve been a fan of Vedera since we shared the stage with them on the fray tour. Needless to say when they brought up the idea of doing a jacks cover I was psyched. Check this out, I think you guys will dig it!” -andrew ...

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Jack's Mannequin Band Practice Tonight - Tickets Available Now!


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Published Feb. 2, 2010 at 2:09 p.m.

UPDATE- THIS SHOW IS NOW SOLD OUT ... Want to check out a Jack's Mannequin band practice as they prepare for their upcoming tour? We thought you might! ... Who: Jack's Mannequin ... What: Band Practice ... When: Tonight (Tuesday, Feb 2nd) @ 8PM PST ... Where: Viper Room ... Why: "Come hang while we work out some material in preparation for this month's Sing For your Supper Tour." - Andrew ... This event is 21+ ... Tickets are $12 and are available now! ...

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DC & PA SHOWS ADDED


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Published Jan. 19, 2010 at 1:29 p.m.

Jack's Mannequin is pleased to announce the addition of two new shows- ... February 27 - Sellinsgrove, PA - Sasquehanna University ... PRE-SALE TICKETS ... March 4 - Washington DC - 9:30 Club ... PRE-SALE TICKETS ...

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CONTRA Band


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Published Jan. 13, 2010 at 10:26 a.m.

There is no doubt in my mind that some music critic used the above headline in a review of Vampire Weekend's new album, but I came up with it on my own, damn it ... Okay. Having said that let's get to my opinion of Vampire Weekend's sophomore disc Contra ... A year ago the buzz surrounding this four man band was deafening. Their self titled debut was released to massive critical and commercial accolades, leading to a soldout tour and TV appearances. They also played high profile festivals

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A Black Hole Sun Shining Over Summerfest?


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Published Jan. 4, 2010 at 12:14 p.m.
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Apparently his album with Timbaland convinced Chris Cornell to reunite with his Seattle supergroup Soundgarden. The band -which rose to prominence in the 90's along with other grunge pioneers as Nirvana, Alice In Chains, and Pearl Jam - will reunite for a summer tour ... Will one of their stops be Summerfest? I am assuming that will be the case, and it will probably be the Big Gig's only signing of an "alternative" band this summer ... I am also guessing that they will headline one of the

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Census Bureau to hire 48,000 in Wisconsin


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Published Dec. 31, 2009 at 11:45 a.m.

The U.S. Census Bureau’s Chicago Regional Census Center announced ...

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Census Bureau still recruiting thousands of workers


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Published Dec. 31, 2009 at 11:29 a.m.

The U.S. Census Bureau’s Chicago Regional Center is still recruiting 48,000 temporary employees in Wisconsin to work as census takers for the 2010 Census ...

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Donan opening Chicago office


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Published Dec. 30, 2009 at 10:48 a.m.

Donan Engineering Co. Inc., a Louisville, Ky.-based forensic engineering and fire investigation service with a Menomonee Falls office, said Wednesday that it will open an office in Chicago Jan. 1, 2010 ...

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