Singing the blues about gap in Honors
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- Singing the blues about gap in Honors
- Watermelon Slim to perform at Stillwater Blues Fest
- Local blues band returns to festival
- Greenville musician nominated for blues awards
- Josh Weathers ‘” timeless rhythm right-on blues
- 2008 boomed with music and creative talent both new and old
Singing the blues about gap in Honors
Los Angeles Times CA
By Robin Givhan December 26 2008 Reporting from Washington — The celebration of a famous life always poses a dilemma for storytellers because it means having to decide what is relevant and what can be left on the editing floor. For those who received the Kennedy Center Honors this month their lives are examined through their creative triumphs and they are given a national pat on the back for their contributions to the arts. When their stories are told it’s impossible not to walk away awe-struck. Some of the most inspiring musicians have been honored including jazz artist Ella Fitzgerald and opera soloist Marilyn Horne.
Watermelon Slim to perform at Stillwater Blues Fest
Muskogee Daily Phoenix K
Tickets will be also be available at the door as space permits. Watermelon Slim and his band The Workers won two 2008 Blues Music Award Awards (Best Blues Album of the Year and Best Blues Band of the Year) for the CD release “The Wheel Man. ” Blues Fest coordinator Gloria Short said “This is will be a great show and it’s a wonderful way to support the arts. ” The Memphis Flyer led its terrific CD review with the question “Does anyone in modern pop music have a more intriguing biography than Bill “Watermelon Slim” Homans?” Slim was born in Boston and raised in North Carolina listening to his maid sing John Lee Hooker and other blues songs around the house. His father was a progressive attorney and ex-freedom rider and his brother is now a classical musician. Slim dropped out of Middlebury College to enlist for Vietnam.
Local blues band returns to festival
Storm Lake Pilot Tribune IA
” He says it is the culmination of 13 years of songwriting labors. While live music is struggling in general the blues is eternal Gary feels. “I guess it is the history of the music partially and the stories it tells. Blues music isn’t really sad it actually tends to be up-tempo. Everybody has a different reason for liking it” he says. “Although people in northwest Iowa haven’t had a whole lot of contact with African American culture in the past people seem to be pretty happy with the music. ” Nearly everything in popular music today has its roots in blues he suggests – not just rock but also modern jazz country even hip hop.
Greenville musician nominated for blues awards
Picayune Item MS
The Blues Foundation announced the nominations Tuesday and Greenville pianist Eden Brent was selected in four categories — Acoustic Album of the Year Acoustic Artist of the Year Best New Artist Debut and Pinetop Perkins Piano Player. Brent earned the nominations for her latest CD “Mississippi Number ne. ”“I feel so honored” Brent said Wednesday after learning of the nominations. “I’ve looked at the list of other nominees and to be recognized with the likes of B.
Josh Weathers ‘” timeless rhythm right-on blues
Fort Worth Star Telegram TX
Weathers cites his musical influences as Van Morrison Prince Sly and the Family Stone and Stevie Wonder; so you can add “Soul” to the mix. His description of Sly and the Family Stone – “It kicks you in the teeth with its first note” – also describes the style of the Josh Weathers Band. The “Blues” feel finds the band’s lyrics just ahead of the rock-solid beat and Weathers said he has a little Motown in the music “It builds anticipation for the next move. “The core of the band is comprised of Weathers on lead guitar and lead vocal; Justin Elliot guitar; Kevin Rennels bass; and Sammy Boe on the drums although brass and keyboard are added at some gigs like the one at the House of Blues. The majority of the music is original and as Weathers said “.
2008 boomed with music and creative talent both new and old
Seattle Post Intelligencer
LUCINDA WILLIAMS “LITTLE HNEY”: Williams proves that a happier more fulfilled life can yield an album just as compelling as those of her more downcast introspective periods. The album opens powerfully with the rocking “Real Love” but explores a full range of emotions in a 13-song collection showcasing her emotive country-blues vocals. Among the gems is “Little Rock Star” an aching portrait of the danger and vulnerability of young male stardom. TAYLR SWIFT “FEARLESS”: With the release of “Fearless” 18-year-old Taylor Swift has emerged as a major new voice in country music racking up sales that put her in the league of Norah Jones Mariah Carey Alicia Keys and fellow country diva Shania Twain. Her innocence seems authentic and her delicate songs — featuring heart-on-a-sleeve sentiments and soaring vocals — bridge the worlds of girlish indie pop and mainstream country.
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