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New releases

BLUES"Whiskey Store Live," Tab Benoit and Jimmy Thackery, Telarc Recorded live on the "Whiskey Store" tour, which supported the 2002 release by the same name, this album features Baton Rouge blues guitarist/vocalist Tab Benoit and blues rock guitarist Jimmy Thackery for dueling six-strings.

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'Daisy' drives home friendship

The Lansing Civic Players showcase backseat driving at its best. "Driving Miss Daisy," which opened at the Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbott Road, last weekend, is the frequently adapted story of a growing friendship between two polar opposites, breaking down prejudices.

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Paynesville proof that Yoopers can rock

The Upper Peninsula is like another world compared to the rest of Michigan. It's really cold, there's plenty of places without electricity or a Meijer and there's rarely a traffic jam. And Yoopers are their own breed of people, musically.

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Student show impresses, dazzles

As the strings of red and pink hearts were pulled down from the chandeliers and the rose petals were swept away, there was not a sense of sorrow in the air.

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Staff picks: This weekend's Best Bets

From Staff Reports The State News Music Friday: · Grand Rapids-based guitar-playing songstress Brie Stoner will roll into the Union Ballroom tonight for a free show that also will feature local groups thefarewelldrive, Westrin and Mowry and the giveaway.

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With Special Guest plays last show

Surrounded by wooden paneling covered by music posters, With Special Guest members gathered Monday night to practice another time before their final upcoming gigs. Walking into the basement practice space of the old East Lansing house, it's easy to feel immediately comfortable.

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Chocolate fiend

The euphoric feeling chocolate gives off can be one sweet thing. Peeling back the small wrapper, revealing the rich treat and letting it and the mouth connect creates a pre-indulgent moment of satisfaction.

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New releases

BLUES"Changing the Game," Willie Clayton, N-Zone Entertainment Willie Clayton is known for his longevity in the music business, recording for more than 30 years.

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'Sex' comes, goes, but memories still remain

Six days. Only six days until it's gone. It's the show that opened my eyes to a little world called Manhattan, where four single gals more than 10 years older than me taught lessons about friendship, romance and, of course, sex.

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Quick's album gathers guitar inspiration

Annie Quick loves her guitar. And why wouldn't she? It's a 1972 Gibson SG and her name is Georgette and the focus of Quick's sophomore release, "Bigger." On the album, Georgette is personified into a female guitar player.

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'50 first' a tame effort for Sandler

Have you seen the preview for "50 First Dates"? After the advertising blitzkrieg for the romantic comedy, chances are that you already know the film is about a veterinarian in Hawaii who falls for a girl with short-term memory loss and thus has to win her over every day.