Berlin Celebrates the Day the Wall Fell Nov 10, 2009
At 7 p.m. the Berliner Staatskappelle led by Daniel Barenboim will hold a concert at the Brandenburg Gate, followed by rockers Bon Jovi performing their song "We Weren't Born To Follow." After the dominoes are knocked over, Paul van Dyk, a Grammy Award-winning DJ who grew up in East Germany, will premier his song "We Are One.". Aside from the official celebrations, a number of other more informal events will take place across the city. (BusinessWeek)
Berlin plays dominoes in tribute to wall fall Nov 9, 2009
BERLIN: Daniel Barenboim, who was in town the night the Berlin Wall came down in 1989, will conduct the Staatskapelle Berlin at the Brandenburg Gate to cel-ebrate the 20th anniversary today. The fall of the wall ''has changed so much of Europe for the better,'' Barenboim said in an interview at the Berlin Staatsoper, where he is chief conductor. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Nicholas Muni discusses staging ‘Carmen’ in Boston Nov 6, 2009
That really made a big impression on me, to look at every moment and make sure the dominoes fall into place and the conception is tight. Q. Are you surprised Boston still doesn t have a proper opera house. (Boston Globe)
The year the dominoes fell Oct 21, 2009
But not even Reagan had imagined that the dominoes would fall so quickly, or that Moscow would stand aside and let them fall. I learned in prison that everything is possible, so perhaps I should not be amazed, said Vaclav Havel, the dissident playwright who became Czechoslovakia s first post-Communist president. (Boston Globe)
Woods adds another chapter to his legend Oct 13, 2009
Tiger was on his latest mission, everyone knew it, and the dominoes were falling: first Stewart Cink, then Hunter Mahan, then Anthony Kim and Sean O'Hair polishing off wins. Suddenly, it was down to Tiger - beautiful symmetry - although he wasn't aware of it. (San Francisco Chronicle)
No shortage of events for Armstrong Creek Jul 16, 2009
The dominoes and the conflicts don't stop falling there as traditional events are also scheduled in the area the weekend of July 17-19. Fence, a short hop to the east, has hosted an annual softball tournament on that date for over 20 years. (Forest Republican, WI)
Pop Quiz: Rancid Jul 5, 2009
After six years of doing everything but making a new Rancid album, the members of the long-running Bay Area punk group are back in action with "Let the Dominoes Fall." Recorded at George Lucas' Skywalker Sound Studio with Bad Religion guitarist Brett Gurewitz, along with the usual guitar blasts the new album features a couple of ballads and guest Booker T on Hammond B3 organ. No surprise, really, considering the members spent the years leading up to it working on a variety of projects. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Music Reviews Jun 16, 2009
14d ago Punk apathy is debunked as the East Bay quartet marshals all their strengths ferocity, stout melodies, ska oomph and a big heart into a vital topical album, Let the Dominoes Fall (* * * out of four), that proves the band's authority and durability. FIND MORE STORIES IN. (USA Today -- Life)
Smart switching could solve communication tangle Jun 6, 2009
Bubbles are nothing new, but now a bubble in just one country can cause the whole world's economy to collapse so how do we stop the dominoes toppling. UPFRONT: 11:00 06 June 2009. (Yahoo News -- Instant Messaging)
'Let the Dominoes Fall' is a raging takedown of hard times May 31, 2009
Let the Dominoes Fall' is a raging takedown of hard times - The Boston Globe ... Rancid roars back to life after a six-year hiatus with "Let the Dominoes Fall," an album that reminds listeners of the virtues of economy and conviction ... But "Let the Dominoes Fall" reminds us that the right music can offer temporary salvation from any ill - be it political corruption, romantic destruction, or natural disaster. (Boston Globe)
Rancid demonstrates punk-rock staying power May 31, 2009
On Tuesday Rancid will release its seventh album, "Let the Dominoes Fall," an eclectic mix of styles that best showcases the band's wide range and broad appeal since its 1995 platinum-selling album, ". . .And Out Come the Wolves." ... The ability to sound so familiar, while retaining a contemporary edge, is what makes "Let the Dominoes Fall," and Rancid as a band, so enduring ... The communal writing process behind "Let the Dominoes Fall" was more collaborative than past Rancid records, which... (Boston Globe)
The Dead Weather and Tinted Windows join the supergroup ranks May 22, 2009
70s Derek and the Dominoes: This one-off project by Eric Clapton, members of the Delaney and Bonnie band, and Allman Brothers Band guitarist Duane Allman remains potent thanks to fiery axwork and unrequited love for a lady code-named "Layla.". 80s The Traveling Wilburys: Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Roy Orbison, Tom Petty, and Jeff Lynne. (Boston Globe)
Anticipated summer albums May 9, 2009
Rancid, "Let the Dominoes Fall". They played the Clash to Green Day's Dickies in the early '90s punk explosion. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Virgin Megastore in S.F. will liquidate Feb 28, 2009
"I think we're getting the repercussions of the economy. The dominoes are falling.". E-mail Victoria Colliver at. (San Francisco Chronicle)
