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High note hit: Northwest musician has gold record past

Eddie Fluellen leads an unassuming life these days. He teaches piano and provides accompaniment for community theater and choral groups. It’s only when one delves into his past that you learn he spent nearly a decade in the rock music business.

News for your ears: Three to hear

Recommended CDs out today from Bigelf, Jon Langford and Nux Vomica.

New Michael Jackson album to be released posthumously

A new posthumous album of previously unreleased Michael Jackson music comes out May 13. “Xscape” will be released by the late singer’s estate and Epic Records.

Theme songs for the Final Four

We’ve taken it upon ourselves to pick a theme song for each of the remaining teams from a Vegas band.

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Rock in Rio founder unveils plans for Vegas music festival

Roberto Medina, the founder of one of the world’s biggest music festivals, Rock in Rio, talked his vision for a Vegas version in May 2015. It would be a four-day run of shows to take place on two consecutive weekends on a location near the Strip.

TICKETS: Yes to play The Joint on Aug. 15

Progressive rockers Yes hit The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel on Aug. 15. Tickets start at $39.50 and go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday at The Joint box office, 4455 Paradise Road, and Ticketmaster outlets.

Singer chills a bit with Crosses

As frontman for moody metallers Deftones, Chino Moreno broadens the emotional range of mosh-pit-catalyzing heaviness with a voice that could double as a barbiturate, as soothing as it is scarifying when sharpened into a shriek.

On Budget: Free shows

California’s Naive Melodies pay tribute to the Talking Heads with a wide selection of the art rockers’ songs at 10 p.m. Saturday at the Hard Rock Cafe,

New Kids add Las Vegas dates

New Kids on the Block’s Vegas stint will consist of more than just shows, as there will be daytime pool parties and late night after-parties hosted by the band.

New CDs you need

Give your feet something to dance to with these three new CDs.

Share your memories of the Beatles in Las Vegas

Meteorological records will tell you differently, but we’d maintain that Aug. 20, 1964, was one of the hottest days ever seen in Southern Nevada.

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