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AmericaJR.com's Jason Rzucidlo was LIVE at the 2009 Ann Arbor Summer Festival on Tuesday when country band Kentucky Chrome performed at the Top of the Park stage. Look for an interview with Dan Mulholland, the lead singer. Also, look for interviews with Stephanie Gunther, the field director of Youth for Understanding, and festival goers Colleen, Hannah, Annie and Cassie, all from Ann Arbor. In addition, look for scenes of the BollyFit Dance group performing. Watch as Kentucky Chrome performs on stage.

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AmericaJR.com's Michele Kotlarsky was LIVE at the Jazzin' on Jefferson Festival on June 27 when Johnnie Bassett & The Blues Insurgents performed. The festival takes place each year and celebrates the jazz and blues heritage of the East Jefferson District in Detroit. Look for photos of the bands performing and the crowd. You'll see many of the artist booths and much more!

"The Hangover" Movie Review by Jason Rzucidlo

Bradley Cooper (plays Phil Wenneck), Ed Helms (plays Stu Price), Zach Galifianakis (plays Alan Garner) and Justin Bartha (plays Doug Billings) are the stars of the new film The Hangover. The movie follows four guys who live in LA and are supposed to go on a trip to Napa Valley. Instead, they end up going on a road trip to Las Vegas for a bachelor party. The film also stars Heather Graham, Sasha Barrese, Jeffrey Tambor and Rachel Harris. Mike Tyson makes a cameo appearance in the film. It is rated R and runs for 100 minutes.

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AmericaJR.com presents our coverage of the 18th Annual 98 FM KCQ Country Music Festival, to be held on Saginaw's Ojibway Island. The concert is LIVE and FREE on Saturday, June 20, 2009. You'll also find a classic car show, a motorcycle show, a kid's area and an arts and crafts tent. If you love the Downtown Hoedown, check out this festival!

 
 
 

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