Why hasn't go-go music (Washington, DC) gone national, or global?
454948
maybe they didnt sell out to mtv and the other promoters who kill any semblance to talent or good music.
1002177
Some Jurisdictions exchange information, others do not.  Also when you say "Washington", no one knows whether you mean the State or D.C.
303665
That is a really good question, but there is such a huge number of possible good pieces of music that we should never run out.  Look at the classics - they will always be classics, there is no need to try to outdo them and there is a lot there for coming generations to discover without having to make new music (or if you're thinking of pop, look at rereleases and remixes - a good pop song will always be popular).  But musicians will go on making new music forever, there is simply too much possible for it to be exhausted.
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I can't believe Coryshawn said Rush was the only good thing to come out of Canada,  Alas! what about Michael Buble?  and so many others;and bands whew that's a tough one as again there are so very many great musicians in our country as well as all over the world, however, I can't help but love Michael Feinstein, Yes THE DUKE of course, Earl "Papa" Hines, Oops now you'll know how long I have been listening to music, actually  was born on a stage, practically, my father was a great musician and I have been exposed to music all of my musical, wonderful, happy life.I love all the new guys too like the Beatles, and so many more Barry Manilow, I could go on and on , but my time's up, right?
390651
I'm gonna totally ignore the soccer chick above me because obviously she's lost in space or something. To answer your question girl, you'd need to go to www.grandhustle.com and use that address. T.I. is CEO of the record label. It's under construction right now, so give it about a week or so and it'll be up and running. If you need to know anything about him, ask me directly since I'm an expert on the subject. I got a chance to chit-chat with him when he came through my way right before "King" dropped. He's an absolute charmer! N-E-Ways, I hope that helps you out. Anything else, just holla!
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Start wearing purple, wearing purple!\n\nI LOVE this band. I went to see them two weeks ago in the Brixton Academy. They are lunatics on stage. If you type "Gogol Bordello" in to google, the first site that comes up gives you a listing of all the gigs they're doing for the next eight months.\n\nI think they're doing Europe for another couple of months, then the US, then Asia. I'm not sure about Oz though.\n\nYay, I'm gonna have them stuck in my head all day now...
724880
Sorry, never heard of him. If you take a look at his tour schedule ( http://www.andyscisco.com/mt/concerts_en.html ), you can see that he never came to America, so it's difficult to fully appreciate his talent here.
1155271
They appeared in 1994 and disappeared in 1994. Ok Go plays in Chicago, Drift Hall.
842996
Oh my gosh I haven't thought about those in years.  We use go to the ones In Dallas and Houston.  I loved it because you could always find some hard to find record or an LP with the band's picture on it.  I haven't' heard anything about them in a while.  Now all I hear about are the Starving Artists Conventions.
1101304
Would it be great to arrange the logistics for bands that travel?  Can't you get ahold of major tour companies to research this?
726479
LOL...us granddads....or moms as the case...are not who we used to be.  Your music started with ours.  I have already made it clear, I do not consider the Stones the be all and end all of rock...just the ones still out there making the stage.  They have had good writers, good agents, good publicists and kept in the limelight..does not mean they are the best group.  To me they cannot hold a candle to the Doors or Pink (the band) who they really could be compared with.  But they must have something cause someone is still buying their tickets and music.  Oh heck, I would go see their concert, just to say I have.
25703
From the Microsoft Press Release, "Throughout his career, David Byrne has redefined the boundaries of popular music," said Dave Fester, general manager of the Windows Digital Media Division at Microsoft. "This is a great song, with wide appeal, and I think users are going to really enjoy listening to the song while experiencing all the exciting new digital music features of Windows XP."\n\nMore located here, http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2001/aug01/08-01DavidByrnePR.mspx\n\nThough, I'm not sure there is a very good reason for including that particular song, they could have chosen from millions of other good songs as well.
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Your question is very naive and misguided. It ignores matters such as:\n1. the inherent resilience of national culture;\n2. the transient nature of mass-consumption, popular culture;\n3. the organic, evolving and adaptive nature of all cultures;\n4. the general disinterest of foreign tourists in a country's culture.\n\nWhilst tourist operations will adapt to their customers' needs, that hardly indicates a threat to the whole nation's culture. In Spanish tourist areas, popular with Britons, you'll see "English pubs", fish and chip shops and hamburger joints. Yet local culture is alive and well, even in Ibiza. If anything, a challenge is laid down, to those involved in cultural manifestations, to become more active and expand local participation.\n\nCulture is particularly exemplified in music. Over the years, and around the world, national music forms have been challenged by popular western musical trends e.g. twist, soul, disco, punk. Indeed some local music has incorporated elements of these other musical forms, as part of the craze. This is happening today with hip-hop; in Ghana, for example its typical highlife music has been adapted by some musicians to make "hip-life". However, all this is ephemeral, and the traditional styles continue.\n\nNo culture stays the same; it changes. Any culture that stagnates will die. Look at the country of your concern - Jamaica. See how music has developed: mento →Jamaican rhythm & blues →ska → rocksteady →reggae → dub → ragga/dancehall. Prior to 1930 Rastafarianism did not exist. Culture does not stand still.\n\nMost tourists have no interest in local culture. They go in search of sun, sand, sex and sangria. Basically they want their own local beach, but with sunshine and palm trees. In general they do not bother to learn a language, and their excursions are limited to the hotel complex and the nearby beach. Your whole argument is based on the premise that all tourists go to Jamaica to eat saltfish & ackee and talk in patois; whereas all Jamaicans are switching to cooking hamburgers and speaking ebonics. This is far from the truth in both respects. Any adaptations made in response to tourists' demands, and in tourist areas, can not be applied to the entire country, as an indication of cultural collapse. \n\nPlease take a step back and see the full picture.
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LOVE Go West!! They were a pretty unappreciated band in the 80's, early 90's. If this wasn't the theme for Pretty Woman they would have sadly stayed that way. We Close Our Eyes was a great song as well.
968836
You have to be kidding me! I love that song. I wondered if you knew what you were talking about, then I read on. I love Rush! They are my favorite bad. My group of friends call ourselves "The New World Group" because we are following the course of that song! Thank you for making my day!\n\nIsn't it just a little depressing that some people have never heard this song? ;)
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Linkin Park\nAC/DC\n\nSome new techno and some good classic rock. Why not?
639465
Because the city is Washington and it's in the District of Columbia, which was created out of land donated by Maryland to house the national capital.  DC is not part of any state.