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New Category Up!

"From The Desk Of" is a new category that will feature editorial and opinion pieces on anything music, lifestyle, and entertainment related. Feel free to agree or disagree. Check out the first one on the Twilight Saga!

Jay,
The Opening Set

Winner Of The MLB Game Contest Is……

Find out who won our MLB video game giveaway!

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New Contest Now Up And Running!

This time we are giving away a copy of MLB 10: The Show or Major League Baseball 2K10. Good luck everybody!

Jay,
The Opening Set.Com

Show Galleries

Show Gallery: Faraway Boys, Spare Parts For Broken Hearts, The Rude Boy Experiment
Show Gallery: Faraway Boys, Spare Parts For Broken Hearts, The Rude Boy Experiment

Back with another Show Gallery featuring Faraway Boys, Spare Parts For Broken Hearts, and The Rude Boy Experiment!

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Show Gallery: The Hot Rod Trio!
Show Gallery: The Hot Rod Trio!

The Hot Rod Trio and The Palominos are featured in this Show Gallery!

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Show Gallery: The Rocketz
Show Gallery: The Rocketz

Los Angeles, CA based rockers, "The Rocketz" are featured in this Show Gallery!

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Music And More

Is The Compact Disc Heading Towards Extinction?
Is The Compact Disc Heading Towards Extinction?

With the steady decline of CD sales and the rising sales numbers of digital music, the Compact Disc is heading out the door.

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Congratulations To The Los Angeles Lakers!
Congratulations To The Los Angeles Lakers!

The Los Angeles Lakers are champions once again!

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Learn Some Music Theory To Improve Your Playing Ability
Learn Some Music Theory To Improve Your Playing Ability

Studying music theory just a little bit can give you a big boost in your actual playing ability

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Featured Artist

Mystery Gang Rockabilly Trio: Here Come The Jungle People!
Mystery Gang Rockabilly Trio: Here Come The Jungle People!

One of the biggest and best rockabilly bands that is tearing up Hungary and all of Europe is right here on The Opening Set! It’s Q&A time with the Mystery Gang Rockabilly Trio!

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Dull Days And Wild Nights With The Hard Fall Hearts!
Dull Days And Wild Nights With The Hard Fall Hearts!

Based out of San Diego, CA, Hard Fall Hearts are an upcoming band and ready to rock a town near you soon! Read all about them in this Q&A session

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Heads Up For The Three Blue Teardrops!
Heads Up For The Three Blue Teardrops!

“Switchblade Pompadour”, “Wanted Man”, “Wished Upon A Star”………all great classic hits from rockabilly veterans, Three Blue Teardrops. Dave Sisson, lead guitarist and vocalist, took some time to do a little Q&A session with me to fill you guys/gals in all the “whos, whats, whens, wheres, and whys” about the Three Blue Teardrops.

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Cover Song Of The Week

Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door (Bob Dylan) by AhrenBa

The Cover Song Of The Week is back and back with a classic hit from Bob Dylan, “Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door”

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I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)(The Proclaimers) by jonathandavidr

This week is the Proclaimers catchy hit, “I’m Gonna Be (500 miles)” as performed by jonathandavidr.

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Again (Lenny Kravitz) by martin2288

Lenny Kravitz’s hit song, “Again”, is covered this week. Check out martin2288 nail this one!

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From The Desk Of.....

From The Desk Of: “King Of South Beach?”
From The Desk Of: “King Of South Beach?”

Lebron James is now in Miami. Does that mean a sure championship for the Miami Heat? Or will it blow up in their face?

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From The Desk Of: “Eclipse”
From The Desk Of: “Eclipse”

What’s all the hoopla surrounding Eclipse and the Twilight Saga in general? Not sure, but I try to figure it out!

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