Haystak Music (Free subscription) | 12/01/2009
As usual, Muldaur alternates between bluesy, languorous numbers and uptempo tunes, which edge here into stridency. Doing what worked earlier in her career, Muldaur stirs guest stars -- Stevie Wonder and Junior Walker -- in with crack studio vets. Her conversion to Christianity seemingly in remission, she sings not about her Lord but about men and how to get along with them. In one song, she realizes...
Mick Hartley (Free subscription) | 11/27/2009
That guitarist at the back, on the left? Next to the drummer? That's Jimi Hendrix, that is. The earliest known footage of the man: live in 1965, playing behind Buddy & Stacey - whose career was destined to head in...
Examiner (Free subscription) | 11/12/2009
It's a touching moment, increasingly familiar to fans watching the E Street Band make its entrance: As the audience howls in anticipation and the rest of the band stands at the ready, Bruce Springsteen gently and lovingly helps Clarence Clemons walk to his saxophone at the front of the stage.
kansascity.com (Free subscription) | 11/12/2009
It's a touching moment, increasingly familiar to fans watching the E Street Band make its entrance: As the audience howls in anticipation and the rest of the band stands at the ready, Bruce Springsteen gently and lovingly helps Clarence Clemons walk to his saxophone at the front of the stage.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Free subscription) | 11/12/2009
NEW YORK -- It's a touching moment, increasingly familiar to fans watching the E Street Band make its entrance: As the audience howls in anticipation and the rest of the band stands at the ready, Bruce Springsteen gently and lovingly helps Clarence Clemons walk to his saxophone at the front of the stage.
Loving True Blood in Dallas (Free subscription) | 11/10/2009
Thanks to Alainanoel-Wow, great stuff. OK, here's a quick rundown of some things Alan Ball mentioned while reviewing ep. 4, Shake and Fingerpop.The cellphone that Jessica glamours from the limo driver is going to figure in season 3. Alan said to remember it. The cool travel coffins that Bill and Jessica traveled in are really for snowboards. Ball is a big fan of the B'52's..he chose the song for the...
Word Magazine blogs (Free subscription) | 10/26/2009
Inspired by the Bryan Ferry thread, I'd like to ask who you consider to be the coolest people in music. To start, I present Willie Woods (top-right), guitarist with Junior Walker & The All-Stars. Look at him. Just look at him (especially in comparison to the gurning idiot he's stood so suavely behind). * No, I don't know what it means either...
Johnny Brenda's (Free subscription) | 10/14/2009
BUY TICKETS The Spinto Band- An experiment in indie-pop that began in a Delaware family’s basement has culminated into a 6 piece rock outfit that has become one of the biggest “buzz” acts out there. Their lead single, “Oh Mandy” landed them a million dollar UK record deal, a full tour with The Arctic Monkeys and [...]
Indybay newswire (Free subscription) | 10/11/2009
Veteren blues vocalist and East Bay Resident Jackie Payne performed live at Peoples Park on Saturday, November 3 at the event "Single Payer Healthcare Not War", despite a frenetic touring schedule. Hear his interview on musicians' problems with health and healthcare given after the show, followed by a song from his set (9 minutes).
Seattle Times (Free subscription) | 09/05/2009
For the 50th anniversary of the founding of Motown Records, The Associated Press over a period of months invited stars from the fields of music, politics and film to visit Studio A to talk about how the Detroit musical movement has affected them and the larger world.
All About Jazz (Free subscription) | 09/05/2009
The great clarinetist and bandleader {{Benny Goodman = 7112}} had a profound effect on American music in the 1930s and 40s. One of the first performers to integrate his touring unit, Goodman also crossed over from the jazz world to classical music more than once in his long career. He also had...
Baltimore Sun (Free subscription) | 09/03/2009
For the 50th anniversary of the founding of Motown Records, The Associated Press over a period of months invited stars from the fields of music, politics and film to visit Studio A to talk about how the Detroit musical movement has affected them and the larger world.
distinctivly (Free subscription) | 09/01/2009
Junior Walker and The All Stars Alton “The Godfather of Rocksteady” Ellis Julian Lynch of Pillow Talk, and this is their version; Pillow Talk - What Does it Take? (via zShare)
gorilla vs. bear (Free subscription) | 08/18/2009
Julian Lynch + Evan Brody of Family Portrait are Pillow Talk . Here, the duo cover Junior Walker 's " What Does It Take? " in the rocksteady style of Alton Ellis . mp3: pillow talk :: what does it take? *********
CHOCOLATE BOBKA (Free subscription) | 08/18/2009
"I've Tried, I've Tried, I've Tried" Pillow Talk's cover of "What Does It Take?" swoops in like an ocean breeze, the whispering organ setting the pace for a refreshing slice of island groove. The tune, which is like lovers rock cut by two white boys from Jersey, features boy wonder Julian Lynch , aided and abetted by Evan Brody, lead vocal provocateur of Family Portrait . The coconut...
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