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June 30, 2006 - The fourth of July is a real celebration of America. All around the world, few national holidays do a better job revealing the unique likes and dislikes of an entire nation. We kicked English ass in 1776 to prove we don't like other people telling us what to do, and from there on out, Americans have been united by their dislike of authority.
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Billboard album reviews: Los Lonely Boys, Rhymefest
ARTIST: LOS LONELY BOYS ALBUM: SACRED NEW YORK (Billboard) - Texican trio Los Lonely Boys are a kick-ass band that can set a simple melody on fire. On this energetic sophomore set, the Garza brothers churn out one catchy beach anthem after another, but instead of polishing their hooks, they stick to an organic live sound that showcases their outstanding musicianship. From the sun-drenched leadoff "Diamonds" -- a rough-edged reprise of their breakthrough single "Heaven" -- and the grinding, bilingual "Oye Mamacita" to the soulful ballad "I Never Met a Woman," the trio manages to turn standard feel-good tunes into electrifying jams. Tightly packed with flawless harmonies, "Sacred" is driven by guitar hero Henry Garza's fiery fretwork, which channels Hendrix and Santana into rootsy rhythms and soaring solos.
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He won't start his second year of college for more than a month, but Grant Leslie is getting a jump on things: He's returning to Warrensburg this week to find a part-time job, hoping to beat the crowd. Leslie, 19, is studying elementary education at Central Missouri State University. He has experience teaching third-graders at Bible school. "That's the age right before they become ornery, when they're still cute," he says. He has been active in church, especially through music. He plays piano and keyboards with an adult praise band on Sundays, and he leads music and plays guitar for the youth group. He also plays piano for weddings and funerals. He works as a tour guide at the Jesse James Farm and Museum in Kearney. He grew up in Holt and graduated from Kearney High.
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