Former The Hills star Holly Montag tied the knot with fiancé of one year Richie Wilson Saturday, she tells People exclusively. "I married the love of my life," says Montag, 30, of Wilson, who is in medical sales. The wedding was "magical and intimate," she says, and held in Crested Butte, Colorado - the hometown of she and younger sister, Heidi Pratt, 27, who also starred in MTV's reality hit. Montag says she and Wilson's first dance was to "Forever" by Ben Harper and she shared the father-daughter dance to "My Girl" with her dad, Bill Montag, and stepfather, Tim Egelholl (who...
- 9/14/2014
- by Nicole Weisensee Egan and Jennifer Garcia
- PEOPLE.com
Legendary blues guitarist Johnny Winter, known for his fiery, speedy playing and his long-flowing white hair, died yesterday in Zurich, where he was on tour. He was 70. Winter, the older brother of Edgar Winter, was a contemporary of Eric Clapton and was one of the first blues guitarists so embraced by rock audiences that he was able to sell out arenas during his hey-day in the ‘70s. He was widely influenced by the blues guitarists who came before him, such as Muddy Waters, and he went on to inspire such guitarists as Stevie Ray Vaughan. Born in Beaumont, Texas in 1944, Winter got his start playing in clubs as a teenager. He signed with Columbia Records in 1969 and appeared at The Woodstock Festival that year. He performed with Janis Joplin, as well as his brother. He was inducted into The Blues Foundation Hall of Fame in 1988. Artists including Tom Morello, Kiss...
- 7/17/2014
- by Melinda Newman
- Hitfix
When the weather gets hot concert lineups get even hotter, and Summerfest has a 2014 schedule that will blow your mind.
With headliners that range from Bruno Mars to Motley Crue, all musical genres will be covered between June 25th-29th and July 1st-6th when the mammoth festival rolls into Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Also on the bill are big names like Lady Gaga, Paramore, Dave Matthews Band, Outkast, Brad Paisley, Fall Out Boy and Zac Brown Band.
And by the way, tickets for all 11 days of Summerfest are only $70!
The rest of the bands on board for Summerfest are:
New Order
Rise Against
Kip Moore
Ray Lamontagne
Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
Nas
Brand New
The Neighbourhood
Fitz & the Tantrums
Ludacris
Five Finger Death Punch
The Fray
The Head and the Heart
Neon Trees
The Airborne Toxic Event
Tegan and Sara
B.o.B.
Robert DeLong
Melissa Etheridge
Bonnie Raitt
Atmosphere
Girl Talk...
With headliners that range from Bruno Mars to Motley Crue, all musical genres will be covered between June 25th-29th and July 1st-6th when the mammoth festival rolls into Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Also on the bill are big names like Lady Gaga, Paramore, Dave Matthews Band, Outkast, Brad Paisley, Fall Out Boy and Zac Brown Band.
And by the way, tickets for all 11 days of Summerfest are only $70!
The rest of the bands on board for Summerfest are:
New Order
Rise Against
Kip Moore
Ray Lamontagne
Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
Nas
Brand New
The Neighbourhood
Fitz & the Tantrums
Ludacris
Five Finger Death Punch
The Fray
The Head and the Heart
Neon Trees
The Airborne Toxic Event
Tegan and Sara
B.o.B.
Robert DeLong
Melissa Etheridge
Bonnie Raitt
Atmosphere
Girl Talk...
- 3/26/2014
- GossipCenter
Milwaukee’s Summerfest has announced its 2014 lineup, which includes some of the biggest names in pop and rock. Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, Outkast, Dave Matthews Band, Brad Paisley, Motley Crue, Zac Brown Band, Fall Out Boy and Paramore will all headline. Check out the complete lineup and watch the festival’s promo video below. Summerfest takes a slightly different approach to the typical festival — running a total of eleven days, June 25-29 and July 1-6, and splitting its headliners into separate shows. Low-cost, general admission tickets can be purchased for one day, three days or the entire festival, while tickets to the headliners’ shows at Marcus Amphitheater are sold individually. Tickets are now available at the festival’s website. Here’s the entire Summerfest 2014 lineup: Bruno Mars Lady Gaga Brad Paisley Outkast Dave Matthews Band Zac Brown Band Darius Rucker Motley Crue Fall Out Boy Paramore Gary Clark Jr. New Order...
- 3/26/2014
- by Whitney Phaneuf
- Hitfix
Robert Lindsay insists he will never return to 'My Family'. The actor played Ben Harper in the BBC family sitcom between 2000 and 2011, but he has ruled out a revival for the comedy, which also starred Zoe Wanamaker as his wife Susan. He told Digital Spy: ''Oh no! No, no, no, no. That's gone now. ''The kids are 45! When the kids kinda went like that you went, 'Oh...' '' ''I don't like returning to things anyway.'' The 64-year-old star went on to suggest he continued starring in the series - which screened 11 series and numerous Christmas specials - for longer than he...
- 2/19/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Robert Lindsay has ruled out the possibility of a My Family comeback.
The actor played patriarch Ben Harper for 11 series and several Christmas episodes between 2000 and the show's end in 2011.
Asked if there would ever be a My Family return - even for a one-off special - Lindsay told Digital Spy: "Oh no! No, no, no, no. That's gone now.
"The kids are 45! When the kids kinda went like that you went, 'Oh...'"
He added: "I don't like returning to things anyway. I did My Family for a really long time and for reasons that I will not go into here.
"One of which was Zoë [Wanamaker] cos I loved her so much. It was just a very convenient job - it was Pinewood Studios, which was just a hop, skip and jump from where I lived."
Lindsay is starring with Rufus Hound in a new musical adaptation of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.
The actor played patriarch Ben Harper for 11 series and several Christmas episodes between 2000 and the show's end in 2011.
Asked if there would ever be a My Family return - even for a one-off special - Lindsay told Digital Spy: "Oh no! No, no, no, no. That's gone now.
"The kids are 45! When the kids kinda went like that you went, 'Oh...'"
He added: "I don't like returning to things anyway. I did My Family for a really long time and for reasons that I will not go into here.
"One of which was Zoë [Wanamaker] cos I loved her so much. It was just a very convenient job - it was Pinewood Studios, which was just a hop, skip and jump from where I lived."
Lindsay is starring with Rufus Hound in a new musical adaptation of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.
- 2/18/2014
- Digital Spy
It was an incredible night at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards with amazing performances from Beyonce Knowles and Jay-z, along with Katy Perry and Lorde, just to name a few.
Hosted by the uber-talented LL Cool J, there were a plethora of winners this evening (January 26) including Macklemore and Ryan Lewis taking home the trophy for Best New Artist.
Daft Punk scored the biggest prize of the night with Album of the Year for Random Access Memories. In addition, the French electronic duo won Record of the Year with "Get Lucky" featuring Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers, along with Best Pop Duo/Group Performance and Best Dance/Electronica Album.
Another memorable moment went to Macklemore and Ryan Lewis when Madonna and Queen Latifah joined them on stage for "Same Love," during which 34 couples tied the knot!
Check out the full list of 56th Annual Grammy Award winners below!
Record of...
Hosted by the uber-talented LL Cool J, there were a plethora of winners this evening (January 26) including Macklemore and Ryan Lewis taking home the trophy for Best New Artist.
Daft Punk scored the biggest prize of the night with Album of the Year for Random Access Memories. In addition, the French electronic duo won Record of the Year with "Get Lucky" featuring Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers, along with Best Pop Duo/Group Performance and Best Dance/Electronica Album.
Another memorable moment went to Macklemore and Ryan Lewis when Madonna and Queen Latifah joined them on stage for "Same Love," during which 34 couples tied the knot!
Check out the full list of 56th Annual Grammy Award winners below!
Record of...
- 1/27/2014
- GossipCenter
When Pharrell Williams strolled into the Grammys wearing an oversize Royal Canadian Mountie hat, it immediately became the Internet's favorite Grammy-night accessory. He also launched the official trend of the night on the red carpet and inside the Staples Center - lots and lots of hats. While these stars' headgear may have been less … Canadian than Pharrell's showstopper, they all brought their own individual flair to the millinery game. Check out the maddest hatters below. Photos: Crazy, Sexy, Cool: All the Red Carpet FashionMadonna (Part 1)Madge took a page out of the Shadow's book with this noir-inspired fedora, chosen by her son David Banda.
- 1/27/2014
- by Nate Jones
- PEOPLE.com
Did your favorite artists walk away with Grammy gold this year? See the full list of winners, then weigh in with your response!
Music’s biggest night is finally here! The 56th annual Grammy Awards went down Jan. 26 at Los Angeles’ Staples Center, and some of the hottest names in the biz showed up to accept top honors. HollywoodLife.com has the complete list of this year’s Grammy winners, so read to find out who won big — and who got snubbed.
Grammy Winners 2014 — Full List Revealed
Best Rock Album: Celebration Day, Led Zeppelin
Best Metal Performance: “God Is Dead?,” Black Sabbath
Producer Of The Year, Non-Classical: Pharrell Williams
Best Alternative Music Album: Modern Vampires Of The City, Vampire Weekend
Best Rock Performance: “Radioactive,” Imagine Dragons
Best Country Song: “Merry Go Round,” Kacey Musgraves
Best Country Solo Performance: “Wagon Wheel,” Darius Rucker
Best Country Duo/Group Performance: “From This Valley,...
Music’s biggest night is finally here! The 56th annual Grammy Awards went down Jan. 26 at Los Angeles’ Staples Center, and some of the hottest names in the biz showed up to accept top honors. HollywoodLife.com has the complete list of this year’s Grammy winners, so read to find out who won big — and who got snubbed.
Grammy Winners 2014 — Full List Revealed
Best Rock Album: Celebration Day, Led Zeppelin
Best Metal Performance: “God Is Dead?,” Black Sabbath
Producer Of The Year, Non-Classical: Pharrell Williams
Best Alternative Music Album: Modern Vampires Of The City, Vampire Weekend
Best Rock Performance: “Radioactive,” Imagine Dragons
Best Country Song: “Merry Go Round,” Kacey Musgraves
Best Country Solo Performance: “Wagon Wheel,” Darius Rucker
Best Country Duo/Group Performance: “From This Valley,...
- 1/27/2014
- by Andy Swift
- HollywoodLife
Which music stars went home with awards at the 2014 Grammy Awards? Find out with this full winners list.
Winners in each category are bolded.
Record of the Year
"Get Lucky" -- Daft Punk feat. Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers
"Radioactive" -- Imagine Dragons
"Royals" -- Lorde
"Locked Out of Heaven" -- Bruno Mars
"Blurred Lines" -- Robin Thick feat. T.I. and Pharrell
Album of the year
"The Blessed Unrest" -- Sara Bareilles
"Random Access Memories" -- Daft Punk
"Good Kid, M.A.A.D City" -- Kendrick Lamar
"The Heist" -- Macklemore and Ryan Lewis
"Red" -- Taylor Swift
Song of the year
"Just Give Me a Reason" -- Jeff Bhasker, Pink and Nate Ruess (Pink feat. Nate Ruess)
"Locked Out of Heaven" -- Philip Lawrence, Ari Levine and Bruno Mars (Bruno Mars)
"Roar" -- Lukasz Gottwald, Max Martin, Bonnie McKee, Katy Perry and Henry Walter (Katy Perry)
"Royals...
Winners in each category are bolded.
Record of the Year
"Get Lucky" -- Daft Punk feat. Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers
"Radioactive" -- Imagine Dragons
"Royals" -- Lorde
"Locked Out of Heaven" -- Bruno Mars
"Blurred Lines" -- Robin Thick feat. T.I. and Pharrell
Album of the year
"The Blessed Unrest" -- Sara Bareilles
"Random Access Memories" -- Daft Punk
"Good Kid, M.A.A.D City" -- Kendrick Lamar
"The Heist" -- Macklemore and Ryan Lewis
"Red" -- Taylor Swift
Song of the year
"Just Give Me a Reason" -- Jeff Bhasker, Pink and Nate Ruess (Pink feat. Nate Ruess)
"Locked Out of Heaven" -- Philip Lawrence, Ari Levine and Bruno Mars (Bruno Mars)
"Roar" -- Lukasz Gottwald, Max Martin, Bonnie McKee, Katy Perry and Henry Walter (Katy Perry)
"Royals...
- 1/26/2014
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Washington, Jan 8: Former Beatles icon Ringo Starr will soon be presented with the Lifetime of Peace and Love award for his attempts to raise awareness about Transcendental Meditation.
The English musician will be feted by filmmaker David Lynch in a tribute concert in La, which will include performances from Joe Walsh, Ben Folds, Ben Harper and Dave Stewart, Contactmusic reported.
Lynch said in a statement that he wants to generate the electricity of peace through music and it's a thrill to know that the super-creative, enthusiastic musicians of the world are with him to achieve this goal. (Ani)...
The English musician will be feted by filmmaker David Lynch in a tribute concert in La, which will include performances from Joe Walsh, Ben Folds, Ben Harper and Dave Stewart, Contactmusic reported.
Lynch said in a statement that he wants to generate the electricity of peace through music and it's a thrill to know that the super-creative, enthusiastic musicians of the world are with him to achieve this goal. (Ani)...
- 1/8/2014
- by Smith Cox
- RealBollywood.com
Looking for a date for Valentine's Day? Why not spend the holiday with Beck, Vampire Weekend, Fiona Apple and Phosphorescent? Those artists -- along with Jim James, Brandi Carlile, Ben Harper, Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, and others -- will contribute cover versions to a new romance-themed CD collection called "Sweetheart 2014." The fifth in a series created exclusively for Starbucks, Sweetheart 2014 features 13 all-new recordings. Highlights include My Morning Jacket frontman Jim James' take on Bob Marley's "Turn Your Lights Down Low"; Beck cozying up to John Lennon's "Love"; Fiona Apple and Maude Maggart's rendering of Anton Karas' "I'm in the Middle of...
- 1/7/2014
- by Dave Lewis
- Hitfix
Following Paul Walker's funeral Saturday, his loved ones and friends gathered for his memorial. About 200 people gathered at a soundstage on the Universal lot for the ceremony in honor of the late actor Saturday afternoon, at which Ben Harper sang a song in Walker's memory, a source told E! News. Walker's dad, Paul Walker Sr., as well as Ron Meyer, Paul's manager Matt Luber, Paul's siblings, and many more were on hand to share kind words about the Fast and Furious star's life. Tyrese, Ludacris and Michelle Rodriguez were just a few of the stars on hand to honor Walker's life as well. "There was a lot of crying" at the service, which lasted about two hours, the...
- 12/15/2013
- E! Online
If you're already dreading Feb. 14, 2014, there's at least one thing to look forward to: Beck, Fiona Apple, Ben Harper, Vampire Weekend and more will cover love songs on a new Valentine’s Day album. Listen to My Morning Jacket's Jim James cover of Bob Marley’s "Turn Your Lights Down Low" and snippets of the entire album below, plus check out the tracklist. "Sweethearts 2014" will be released Feb. 4 and feature 13 tracks, some of which are covers already in the artists' setlists and others brand new to their repertoire. The familiar covers include: Beck's version of John Lennon's "Love"; Phosphorescent's take on Bob Dylan’s "Tomorrow Is A...
- 12/11/2013
- by Whitney Phaneuf
- Hitfix
Earlier this month, Doctor Who history was made with the unveiling of the mini-episode 'The Night of the Doctor', which finally answered fans' questions about the fate of the eighth Doctor, played by Paul McGann.
As the actor with the shortest run in Doctor Who, we had less of an opportunity to get to know him, so we thought it a good time to round up ten things you might not already know about Paul McGann.
1. Paul McGann was born in 1959 in Kensington, Liverpool. He was the third of six children to his teacher mother and metallurgist father. His three brothers, Joseph, Mark and Stephen, are also actors and have starred alongside Paul in the series The Hanging Gale as well as the TV film Catherine the Great.
2. It's not just acting that interests Paul, he's also a keen singer. In fact, having been heard singing in the TV series The Monocled Mutineer,...
As the actor with the shortest run in Doctor Who, we had less of an opportunity to get to know him, so we thought it a good time to round up ten things you might not already know about Paul McGann.
1. Paul McGann was born in 1959 in Kensington, Liverpool. He was the third of six children to his teacher mother and metallurgist father. His three brothers, Joseph, Mark and Stephen, are also actors and have starred alongside Paul in the series The Hanging Gale as well as the TV film Catherine the Great.
2. It's not just acting that interests Paul, he's also a keen singer. In fact, having been heard singing in the TV series The Monocled Mutineer,...
- 11/22/2013
- Digital Spy
Tonight: Former President of the United States of America George W. Bush takes the “Tonight Show” couch for the last time and says goodbye. The 43rd U.S. President talks with Jay about why he stays away from talking policy now that he is out of office and how he was able to overcome some of the tougher times he faced as President. Later, the audience gets a surprise visit from former First Lady Laura Bush. President Bush and First Lady Bush discuss their recent health scare and their initiative in Afghanistan to empower women. Ben Harper performs with Charlie Musselwhite. Interview will air tonight, Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at 11:35 p.m. Et/Pt on NBC. The...
- 11/20/2013
- by April Neale
- Monsters and Critics
Tonight: Former President of the United States of America George W. Bush takes the “Tonight Show” couch for the last time and says goodbye. The 43rd U.S. President talks with Jay about why he stays away from talking policy now that he is out of office and how he was able to overcome some of the tougher times he faced as President. Later, the audience gets a surprise visit from former First Lady Laura Bush. President Bush and First Lady Bush discuss their recent health scare and their initiative in Afghanistan to empower women. Ben Harper performs with Charlie Musselwhite. Interview will air tonight, Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at 11:35 p.m. Et/Pt on NBC. President...
- 11/20/2013
- by April Neale
- Monsters and Critics
Stars: Robert Mitchum, Shelley Winters, Lillian Gish, Peter Graves | Written by James Agee | Directed by Charles Laughton
My love of movies comes from watching them, obsessively and probably way too much. No matter how many I manage to watch though, even starting from an early age I’ve still not seen some that are deemed as masterpieces and that annoys me. There are classics out there that deserve to be seen and I do have a list in my head of ones that I will see no matter what it takes and one of these was The Night of the Hunter. When I had the chance to review the Arrow release of the film on Blu-ray I jumped at the chance, there is no better way to see it other than on the big screen. Now having seen it I feel very lucky I did, not just for the movie...
My love of movies comes from watching them, obsessively and probably way too much. No matter how many I manage to watch though, even starting from an early age I’ve still not seen some that are deemed as masterpieces and that annoys me. There are classics out there that deserve to be seen and I do have a list in my head of ones that I will see no matter what it takes and one of these was The Night of the Hunter. When I had the chance to review the Arrow release of the film on Blu-ray I jumped at the chance, there is no better way to see it other than on the big screen. Now having seen it I feel very lucky I did, not just for the movie...
- 11/14/2013
- by Paul Metcalf
- Nerdly
When NBC sent out its weekly Tonight Show listings yesterday, there was a curious lack of guests for November 19. Ben Harper and Charlie Musselwhite have the music gig, but there wasn’t a headliner. Now we know why. The network spilled to the AP today that President George W. Bush will make his fourth appearance on the Jay Leno-hosted show that night, taking about life after the White House. It’s a solid get for the show, as the former commander-in-chief has kept relatively quiet since leaving office in 2009, rarely giving extended interviews. He most recently sat with Leno in November 2010. Not a bad November sweep for The Tonight Show thus far, politically speaking: Tea Party champion Sen. Ted Cruz made his debut on the late-night circuit with Leno this past Friday. Related: Obamacare Angles For Starring Role On Primetime TV...
- 11/13/2013
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
Tune in and previews for guest Martha Stewart on the Queen Latifah Show, Wednesday, October 23. as she talks everything from her career to her dating life. Airs: Wednesday, October 23 Martha Stewart, Anthony Anderson and a Performance by Ben Harper. Details: Martha Stewart teaches Queen the secrets to becoming a master cake decorator and shares her mission to enlist the next generation of Diy-ers. Anthony Anderson on his 50 pound weight loss. Then, Queen and Anthony go head-to-head in a special in-studio challenge. Plus, a big surprise for a Wyoming woman saving lives one meal at a time. And, Ben Harper performs. Transcript of Clip: Ql: I’m gonna ask you a very typical question and maybe I...
- 10/23/2013
- by April Neale
- Monsters and Critics
Vanguard Records is set to release the third installment of Sweet Relief, a compilation series that aims to provide assistance to musicians who suffer from illness and disability. On this latest compilation, Sweet Relief III: Pennies From Heaven, an array of artists including Ben Harper and Ron Sexsmith chose to record songs that conveyed themes of assistance and support. One such track is from Eleni Mandell performing “I’ll Be Home.” “The song is a from one if my favorite records, Nilsson Sings Newman,” says Mandell. “Randy Newman is definitely one of my favorite songwriters, and Nilsson’s versions of his songs...
- 8/19/2013
- Pastemagazine.com
Bethany Hamilton is ready to ride the next wave in her life: marriage. The Soul Surfer author, who inspired millions when she refused to give up surfing despite losing her left arm in a shark attack, married fiancé Adam Dirks in Hawaii on Sunday. "I look forward to being the best wife that I can be for Adam and to starting our new adventure together," Hamilton, 23, tells People. "I love surfing, but getting married doesn't even compare. This was definitely the best night of my life." The couple, who announced their engagement in May, tied the knot in front of...
- 8/19/2013
- by Sheila Cosgrove Baylis
- PEOPLE.com
Jack Johnson is really your man: Fresh off of saving Bonnaroo, he's surging forward with a charming new video for "I Got You," filmed with a buddy on a bright Hawaiian day.
Emmett Malloy directed the clip, which is debuting exclusively on HuffPost Entertainment. He's the man behind multiple Johnson projects, as well as videos and documentaries for Oasis, Blink 182, Metallica, Ben Harper and Lit. In the "I Got You" visuals, Johnson is seen working through his song on public transit, in fields and even while skateboarding (tiny vinyl board, natch).
"My friend Emmett Malloy directed this video with me," Johnson told HuffPost Entertainment. "We shot it on an old wind up 16mm camera, that we used to shoot our surf films on. We drove around Oahu and made it up as we went. It was a fun day and hopefully that translates in the video."
And so it...
Emmett Malloy directed the clip, which is debuting exclusively on HuffPost Entertainment. He's the man behind multiple Johnson projects, as well as videos and documentaries for Oasis, Blink 182, Metallica, Ben Harper and Lit. In the "I Got You" visuals, Johnson is seen working through his song on public transit, in fields and even while skateboarding (tiny vinyl board, natch).
"My friend Emmett Malloy directed this video with me," Johnson told HuffPost Entertainment. "We shot it on an old wind up 16mm camera, that we used to shoot our surf films on. We drove around Oahu and made it up as we went. It was a fun day and hopefully that translates in the video."
And so it...
- 6/27/2013
- by The Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
Natalie Maines, "Mother" (Columbia)
Natalie Maines' first solo album continues her movement into a deeply considered, provocative form of polished adult rock heard on her last recording, the Dixie Chicks' 2006 award-winning "Take the Long Way Home."
As with that album, Maines sets aside the cheeky playfulness that marked her success in country music. Instead, she carefully curates an album of covers and originals by other writers_with one strong original, "Take It On Faith." She leans hard on philosophical lyrics about self-identity (the title song, "Free Life") and the importance of strong relations ("Without You," "Come Cryin' To Me"). Much like Maines' public persona since her fallout with the conservative right after speaking out against the Iraq War, the songs waver between gutsy stands and seeking shelter with those who care for and understand her.
Musically, producer Ben Harper gives her a lush background on intimate songs and...
Natalie Maines' first solo album continues her movement into a deeply considered, provocative form of polished adult rock heard on her last recording, the Dixie Chicks' 2006 award-winning "Take the Long Way Home."
As with that album, Maines sets aside the cheeky playfulness that marked her success in country music. Instead, she carefully curates an album of covers and originals by other writers_with one strong original, "Take It On Faith." She leans hard on philosophical lyrics about self-identity (the title song, "Free Life") and the importance of strong relations ("Without You," "Come Cryin' To Me"). Much like Maines' public persona since her fallout with the conservative right after speaking out against the Iraq War, the songs waver between gutsy stands and seeking shelter with those who care for and understand her.
Musically, producer Ben Harper gives her a lush background on intimate songs and...
- 5/6/2013
- by AP
- Huffington Post
New Orleans -- If there's a theme to this year's New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, it may be living legends.
Headliners include B.B. King, Billy Joel, Willie Nelson, Hall and Oates and Fleetwood Mac. There's also a cast of modern day hit makers such as The Black Keys, Maroon 5, Jill Scott, Kem, the Dave Matthews Band and New Orleans native Frank Ocean.
Over the next two weekends, fans of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival will be treated to traditional jazz as well as rock `n roll, Cajun, gospel, blues, hip-hop, funk and zydeco.
"The way the talent fell into place this year, it became a very special year for us," festival producer Quint Davis said. "It's Jazz Fest, but it's also B.B. King, Willie Nelson. It's Ben Harper. It's Hall and Oates. We ended up with probably the greatest living proponent in each kind of music we feature here.
Headliners include B.B. King, Billy Joel, Willie Nelson, Hall and Oates and Fleetwood Mac. There's also a cast of modern day hit makers such as The Black Keys, Maroon 5, Jill Scott, Kem, the Dave Matthews Band and New Orleans native Frank Ocean.
Over the next two weekends, fans of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival will be treated to traditional jazz as well as rock `n roll, Cajun, gospel, blues, hip-hop, funk and zydeco.
"The way the talent fell into place this year, it became a very special year for us," festival producer Quint Davis said. "It's Jazz Fest, but it's also B.B. King, Willie Nelson. It's Ben Harper. It's Hall and Oates. We ended up with probably the greatest living proponent in each kind of music we feature here.
- 4/25/2013
- by AP
- Huffington Post
New Orleans -- If there's a theme to this year's New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, it may be living legends.
Headliners include B.B. King, Billy Joel, Willie Nelson, Hall and Oates and Fleetwood Mac. There's also a cast of modern day hit makers such as The Black Keys, Maroon 5, Jill Scott, Kem, the Dave Matthews Band and New Orleans native Frank Ocean.
Over the next two weekends, fans of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival will be treated to traditional jazz as well as rock `n roll, Cajun, gospel, blues, hip-hop, funk and zydeco.
"The way the talent fell into place this year, it became a very special year for us," festival producer Quint Davis said. "It's Jazz Fest, but it's also B.B. King, Willie Nelson. It's Ben Harper. It's Hall and Oates. We ended up with probably the greatest living proponent in each kind of music we feature here.
Headliners include B.B. King, Billy Joel, Willie Nelson, Hall and Oates and Fleetwood Mac. There's also a cast of modern day hit makers such as The Black Keys, Maroon 5, Jill Scott, Kem, the Dave Matthews Band and New Orleans native Frank Ocean.
Over the next two weekends, fans of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival will be treated to traditional jazz as well as rock `n roll, Cajun, gospel, blues, hip-hop, funk and zydeco.
"The way the talent fell into place this year, it became a very special year for us," festival producer Quint Davis said. "It's Jazz Fest, but it's also B.B. King, Willie Nelson. It's Ben Harper. It's Hall and Oates. We ended up with probably the greatest living proponent in each kind of music we feature here.
- 4/25/2013
- by AP
- Huffington Post
Saturday, April 20 is Record Store Day 2013. Will you be buying any vinyl?
Jack White writes on the official website:
As Record Store Day Ambassador of 2013 I'm proud to help in any way I can to invigorate whoever will listen with the idea that there is beauty and romance in the act of visiting a record shop and getting turned on to something new that could change the way they look at the world, other people, art, and ultimately, themselves.
Let's wake each other up.
There are also dozens of records being released only at record stores on Saturday. Some of the really fun ones include a "Dazed and Confused" soundtrack being released on "weed green" vinyl, Porno for Pyros self-titled LP on swirl vinyl and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts "Album" on yellow vinyl.
Others exclusive vinyl releases include Ani Difranco's "Buffalo," Ben Harper's "By My Side," Blind Melon...
Jack White writes on the official website:
As Record Store Day Ambassador of 2013 I'm proud to help in any way I can to invigorate whoever will listen with the idea that there is beauty and romance in the act of visiting a record shop and getting turned on to something new that could change the way they look at the world, other people, art, and ultimately, themselves.
Let's wake each other up.
There are also dozens of records being released only at record stores on Saturday. Some of the really fun ones include a "Dazed and Confused" soundtrack being released on "weed green" vinyl, Porno for Pyros self-titled LP on swirl vinyl and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts "Album" on yellow vinyl.
Others exclusive vinyl releases include Ani Difranco's "Buffalo," Ben Harper's "By My Side," Blind Melon...
- 4/20/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
No one's ever considered Justin Timberlake timid, but when he took the stage at the White House to participate in the "In Performance at the White House: Memphis Soul" show on Tuesday night (April 9), he proved he had no fear by ordering the crowd, President Barack Obama included, to sing along.
The "Suit & Tie" singer joined forces with 71-year-old guitarist Steve Cropper to perform "(Sittin' On) the Dock of the Bay," and during the silky smooth number, Timberlake asked that the President take it away. "Mr. President, everyday, come on," he said, as the crowd, President Obama and the first family included, sang the chorus.
The evening, which will air on PBS, celebrated the music of Memphis in the '60s, involving soul-inspired performers like Mavis Staples, Booker T. Jones and the Alabama Shakes.
Before he was grooving on stage, Timberlake joined Staples, Ben Harper, Charlie Musselwhite and Sam Moore...
The "Suit & Tie" singer joined forces with 71-year-old guitarist Steve Cropper to perform "(Sittin' On) the Dock of the Bay," and during the silky smooth number, Timberlake asked that the President take it away. "Mr. President, everyday, come on," he said, as the crowd, President Obama and the first family included, sang the chorus.
The evening, which will air on PBS, celebrated the music of Memphis in the '60s, involving soul-inspired performers like Mavis Staples, Booker T. Jones and the Alabama Shakes.
Before he was grooving on stage, Timberlake joined Staples, Ben Harper, Charlie Musselwhite and Sam Moore...
- 4/10/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
President Obama Sings Along to Justin Timberlake's Performance of "(Sittin' On) the Dock of the Bay"
A celebration of Memphis soul music occurred at the White House yesterday and ended with a star-studded concert that included Mavis Staples and Alabama Shakes as well as Booker T. Jones and Justin Timberlake. “Let’s face it, who does not love this music?” President Obama said when opening the event. “These songs get us on the dance floor. They get stuck in our heads. We go back over them again and again. And they’ve played an important part in our history.” Queen Latifah, Steve Cropper, William Bell, Ben Harper, Cyndi Lauper, Joshua Ledet, Sam Moore and Charlie Musselwhite also performed...
- 4/10/2013
- Pastemagazine.com
Justin Timberlake performed at White House's celebration of Memphis soul music on Tuesday, serenading Barack and Michelle Obama with a strong take on "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay" and imploring the president to sing along.
The event was a part of the Obama's "In Performance" series. The first couple has made a habit of inviting musicians from different genres to explore the themes and history of their respective crafts. Tuesday's event also featured Otis Redding, Booker T Jones, Queen Latifah and Cyndi Lauper.
A clip of Timberlake's performance is available above. Tuesday's gig is yet another step in Timberlake's hot streak that began when he released "Suit & Tie," the Jay-z-featuring lead single off his comeback album "The 20/20 Experience." The singer moved nearly 1 million copies of the album in its debut week, lined up an arena tour with Jay-z and inked a massive deal with Budweiser.
(Timberlake also...
The event was a part of the Obama's "In Performance" series. The first couple has made a habit of inviting musicians from different genres to explore the themes and history of their respective crafts. Tuesday's event also featured Otis Redding, Booker T Jones, Queen Latifah and Cyndi Lauper.
A clip of Timberlake's performance is available above. Tuesday's gig is yet another step in Timberlake's hot streak that began when he released "Suit & Tie," the Jay-z-featuring lead single off his comeback album "The 20/20 Experience." The singer moved nearly 1 million copies of the album in its debut week, lined up an arena tour with Jay-z and inked a massive deal with Budweiser.
(Timberlake also...
- 4/10/2013
- by The Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
President Barack Obama hosted a night of "Memphis soul" music at the White House on Tuesday, where he welcomed a slew of A-list performers.
Obama opened the evening's festivities by asking, "Let's face it, who does not love this music?"
"Memphis soul," as its known, is described as a mix of soul, gospel and blues. Obama said the unique blend of musical styles created in segregated Tennessee in the 1960s was special because it "played an important part in our history." He also noted the music sought to bridge racial divides and "create a little harmony with harmony."
The president, along with First Lady Michelle Obama and daughters Malia and Sasha, welcomed singers Ben Harper, Booker T. Jones, Justin Timberlake, Queen Latifah and Cyndi Lauper, among others.
The event marked the 10th concert for the "In Performance at the White House" series.
Prior to the concert, the first lady and...
Obama opened the evening's festivities by asking, "Let's face it, who does not love this music?"
"Memphis soul," as its known, is described as a mix of soul, gospel and blues. Obama said the unique blend of musical styles created in segregated Tennessee in the 1960s was special because it "played an important part in our history." He also noted the music sought to bridge racial divides and "create a little harmony with harmony."
The president, along with First Lady Michelle Obama and daughters Malia and Sasha, welcomed singers Ben Harper, Booker T. Jones, Justin Timberlake, Queen Latifah and Cyndi Lauper, among others.
The event marked the 10th concert for the "In Performance at the White House" series.
Prior to the concert, the first lady and...
- 4/10/2013
- by Anjali Sareen
- Huffington Post
Washington — The White House is celebrating the history and sound of Memphis soul music.
Legendary artist and younger acts, ranging from Sam Moore and Mavis Staples to Ben Harper and Justin Timberlake, were rehearsing at the White House on Tuesday to help President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama highlight that style of music at an evening concert.
Students from around the country participated in a workshop with some of the artists.
The event is the 10th installment in the "In Performance at the White House" series. It is scheduled for broadcast April 16 on PBS stations.
Starting in February 2009, the series has celebrated the music of Stevie Wonder, Paul McCartney, Burt Bacharach and Hal David, Hispanic music, music from the civil-rights era, Motown and the blues, Broadway and country music.
Legendary artist and younger acts, ranging from Sam Moore and Mavis Staples to Ben Harper and Justin Timberlake, were rehearsing at the White House on Tuesday to help President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama highlight that style of music at an evening concert.
Students from around the country participated in a workshop with some of the artists.
The event is the 10th installment in the "In Performance at the White House" series. It is scheduled for broadcast April 16 on PBS stations.
Starting in February 2009, the series has celebrated the music of Stevie Wonder, Paul McCartney, Burt Bacharach and Hal David, Hispanic music, music from the civil-rights era, Motown and the blues, Broadway and country music.
- 4/9/2013
- by AP
- Huffington Post
Despite oft-overlapping acts, massive music festivals have a tendency to always reflect their surroundings. No matter if Coachella is being headlined by a holographic Tupac or a bill brimming with early-90s Britpop nostalgia, the festival is always going to to feel like an outgrowth of Los Angeles--and be very different from Chicago's Lollapalooza.
This necessary connection is precisely why the first ever BottleRock Napa Valley is so interesting.
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Scheduled for this May in downtown Napa, the heart of Northern California's wine country, the four-day festival promises to bring both the region's famed reputation for culinary and wine-making excellence with a slightly more adult sensibility to the Bay Area's standard music festival experience.
Headlined by former Grateful Dead members Phil Lesh and Bob Weir's band Furthur, poppy roots rockers Kings of Leon and Grammy-favorite blues rock duo The Black Keys, BottleRock...
This necessary connection is precisely why the first ever BottleRock Napa Valley is so interesting.
(Scroll Down For Full Lineup, Playlists And Video)
Scheduled for this May in downtown Napa, the heart of Northern California's wine country, the four-day festival promises to bring both the region's famed reputation for culinary and wine-making excellence with a slightly more adult sensibility to the Bay Area's standard music festival experience.
Headlined by former Grateful Dead members Phil Lesh and Bob Weir's band Furthur, poppy roots rockers Kings of Leon and Grammy-favorite blues rock duo The Black Keys, BottleRock...
- 2/11/2013
- by Aaron Sankin
- Huffington Post
When a singer-songwriter (Ben Harper) and a blues legend (Charlie Musselwhite) put their heads and their hearts together in the name of a good tune, the resulting tapestry of scales, shouts, hums, riffs and broken-hearted ruminations is bound to be a vibrant one, and that’s exactly what the pair set out to celebrate last night at Irving Plaza. Get Up!, the product of Harper and Musselwhite’s collaboration that saw its official release yesterday, was an effort in the making for over a decade. They were introduced by blues great John Lee Hooker when they were brought in for a recording...
- 1/30/2013
- Pastemagazine.com
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