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Mumford & Sons are an English folk rock band. The band is made up of Marcus Mumford (vocals, guitar, drums, mandolin), Ben Lovett (vocals, keyboards, accordion), “Country” Winston Marshall (vocals, banjo, dobro), and Ted Dwane (vocals, string bass). Although the band members have claims on certain instruments, the memberss.ytimg.com switch instruments during live shows according to convenience, for they each play a variety of instruments. The band formed in late 2007, rising out of London’s folk scene with other artists such as Laura Marling, Johnny Flynn, Jay Jay Pistolet and Noah and the Whale. The band has often supported Laura Marling at concerts, while their association with Noah and the Whale can be traced back to St Paul’s School, Barnes and King’s College School, Wimbledon. Mumford and Lovett attended King’s College School alongside Noah and the Whale bassist Matt Owens, while Marshall attended St Paul’s School along with Charlie Fink, lead singer of Noah and the Whale. The band’s debut album, Sigh No More, was released in the United Kingdom in October 2009, and February 2010 in the United States.

Jay Jay Pistolet plays ‘Friend We Aren’t Even Lovers’ in the lobby of the Hilton during SXSW 2009! woooooo! www.myspace.com
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CJ's Take: A music fan's view of SXSW
If you don't believe me then ask yourself any of the following questions: What city are you able to see surprise (and I use that term loosely) shows by Bruce Springsteen, The Shins, Jay-Z and Mumford and Sons? What city would even attempt to bring you …
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SXSW 2012 in Austin includes more than music with movie lineup
Curious Cream and Blind Faith fans will seek out Beware of Mr. Baker, Jay Bulger's world premiere documentary about drummer Ginger Baker, who has survived more than 50 years of heroin abuse and five marriages. Filmmaker Gotham Chopra spends a year on …
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Mumford & Sons are an English folk rock band. The band is made up of Marcus Mumford (vocals, guitar, drums, mandolin), Ben Lovett (vocals, keyboards, accordion), “Country” Winston Marshall (vocals, banjo, dobro), and Ted Dwane (vocals, string bass). Although the band members have claims on certain instruments, the members switch instruments during live shows according to convenience, for they each play a variety of instruments. The band formed in late 2007, rising out of London’s folk scene with other artists such as Laura Marling, Johnny Flynn, Jay Jay Pistolet and Noah and the Whale. The band has often supported Laura Marling at concerts, while their association with Noah and the Whale can be traced back to St Paul’s School, Barnes and King’s College School, Wimbledon. Mumford and Lovett attended King’s College School alongside Noah and the Whale bassist Matt Owens, while Marshall attended St Paul’s School along with Charlie Fink, lead singer of Noah and the Whale. The band’s debut album, Sigh No More, was released in the United Kingdom in October 2009, and February 2010 in the United States.

Jay Alders, Fine Artist and Quincy Mumford, Singer/Songwriter jam out to “Franklin’s Tower” with John Pierson on harmonica and band in a backyard Tropical Party in Florida in July ’09
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Harmony Korine-Directed Short Film Starring Die Antwoord Set to Premiere at SXSW Film Fest
Last year, Pitchfork chatted with Ninja , frontman for insane South African rave-rap crew Die Antwoord , and he mentioned that the band had made a short film with the infamous Kids writer and Gummo writer/director Harmony Korine : “[ Korine ] wrote the script and we made it a little more Zef . It’s come out fuckin ‘ wild. It’s a short film called Wat Kyk Jy — which means ” watcha lookin ‘ at …
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Kevin Frazier Being Moved from ‘Entertainment Tonight’ to ‘The Insider’
*They’re switching things up over at “Entertainment Tonight” and “The Insider.” Effective Monday, Kevin Frazier will leave “ET” to join “The Insider,” while The Insider’s Chris Jacobs will move to ET. Also, Nancy O’Dell will replace Mary Hart on “ET.” “It took me a minute to digest it all,” Frazier told The Hollywood Reporter. “We’re [...]
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Harmony Korine-Directed Short Film Starring Die Antwoord Set to Premiere at SXSW Film Fest
Last year, Pitchfork chatted with Ninja , frontman for insane South African rave-rap crew Die Antwoord , and he mentioned that the band had made a short film with the infamous Kids writer and Gummo writer/director Harmony Korine : “[ Korine ] wrote the script and we made it a little more Zef . It’s come out fuckin ‘ wild. It’s a short film called Wat Kyk Jy — which means ” watcha lookin ‘ at …
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Daughter of Malcolm X Arraigned for Fraud
*Malikah Shabazz, the daughter of slain civil rights leader Malcolm X, appeared in a New York City courtroom (Wednesday) for her arraignment on charges that she defrauded the widow of one of her father’s former bodyguards. The 45-year-old, who was arrested in North Carolina two weeks ago on felony charges of identity theft and grand [...]
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OWN HD To Join Dish Lineup
Dish Network will launch OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network in high-definition on Thursday.
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Our Picks for 3/2 – 3/10: The Staxx Brothers, Queens of the Mic CD Release, First Friday, Water …
The Staxx Brothers wednesday 2 Seattle’s funky, funky rockers, The Staxx Brothers are returning to Bend, and this time the show is totally free. The Staxx Bros mix funk and hip-hop with a thriving funk sound to keep the party rocking and chances are we’ll hear a few songs off the band’s forthcoming album, Jungle Cat. And did we mention there are about 47 people in this band? OK, more like seven …
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Noah and the Whale Profess Love for Kanye — Top 100 Acts at SXSW 2011
From ‘The First Days of Spring,’ their 2009 sophomore effort, to the ‘Last Night on Earth,’ their forthcoming third album, Noah and the Whale have grown by leaps and bounds. Since forming in 2006, the British folk-pop band has helped friends Laura Marling and Emmy the Great launch successful careers and bolstered its own with an album-length film project. Spinner spoke to singer Charlie Fink …
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Hilton-Jacobs Set for TV Land’s ‘Welcome Back, Kotter’ Reunion
*TV Guide is reporting that the Sweathogs from 70s sitcom “Welcome Back, Kotter” will reunite for a 35th anniversary reunion at the upcoming TV Land Awards in April. As of now, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs (Freddie “Boom-Boom” Washington), Ron Palillo (Arnold Horseshack) and Marcia Strassman (Mrs. ‘Kot-tear’) are confirmed. And after years of sending his regrets, John [...]
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Michael Jackson Fans can Appear in Next Video
*Starting March 7, Michael Jackson fans will be given the opportunity to be a part of a new music video called “Behind the Mask,” a Sony Music collaboration with the estate of Michael Jackson estate. The promotion is basically a display of talent from fans all over the world to showcase their best moonwalk, anti-gravity, [...]
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Video: Smokey Robinson Advises Troubled Singer El DeBarge on Tavis Smiley
*After his appearance at The White House’s Salute to Berry Gordy and the Legacy of Motown music, legendary singer and songwriter, Smokey Robinson, visits Tavis Smiley on PBS to discuss his latest project, “Now and Then.” During Tuesday night’s conversation, Robinson shared what he told singer El DeBarge ten years ago, who just recently on [...]
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SXSW or bust: Seattle bands to play Crocodile before heading to Austin
D. Black, Wild Orchid Children, State of the Artist and Tea Cozies play Seattle’s own SXSW party, Thursday at the Crocodile.
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Bus Stops: A dose of Sprinkles and Crumbs
Crumbs’ Blackbottom Cheesecake Brownie Cupcake is comprised of brownie cake with a cheesecake center, and is topped off with a vanilla cream cheese spread.
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Readers’ reviews
The best of your comments on the latest films and music For the benefit of those who were slightly baffled by the whole thing, we’ll begin with a quick summary of the comments beneath last week’s Beady Eye interview. (Some paraphrasing has been employed.) Liam Gallagher is a cock. Liam Gallagher is not a cock. Oasis were terrible. Oasis were the greatest British band in decades. Oasis ripped off …
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Das Racist Profess Teen Love for Salt-N-Pepa — Top 100 Acts at SXSW 2011
Das Racist have based their career on disregard for the formulaic. The Brooklyn-based group made its name with the 2008 track ‘Combination Pizza Hut and Taco Bell’ and cemented its status with ‘Shut Up, Dude,’ and ‘Sit Down, Man,’ 2010 mixtapes showcasing their irreverant take on hip-hop. The new year is already shaping up to be a big one, and several weeks before heading to Austin to perform at …
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Jero fulfills a promise to his grandmother
Singing traditional ballads, the mixed-race Pittsburgh native has become a cross-cultural favorite in Japan. — Looking back, says the pop singer called Jero, the songs were a soundtrack to his childhood, the strange and sorrowful melodies enjoyed by his Japanese-born grandmother — traditional folk ballads he came to know as enka music.
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