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Correction: Chesapeake Bay Blues Festival story

Tue, 14 May 2013 19:57:47 -0400

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland - In a story May 11 about the Chesapeake Bay Blues Festival, The Associated Press, relying on information from The Annapolis Capital, reported erroneously the real name of entertainer Trombone Shorty. His real name is Troy Andrews, not Kevin Andrews.

Colorado music promoter Barry Fey dies at 73

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:32:15 -0400

DENVER - Music promoter Barry Fey, who brought some of the biggest names in the business to Colorado, including the Doors, the Rolling Stones and U2, has died. He was 73.

Havens, 1st Woodstock singer, dies of heart attack

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:04:24 -0400

NEW YORK - Richie Havens, the folk singer and guitarist who was the first performer at Woodstock, died Monday at age 72.