‘Hound Dog’ songwriters tell their tale of rock
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- ‘Hound Dog’ songwriters tell their tale of rock
- Sharon Jones to sing the blues at Chicago’s annual fest
- Blues on cue
- MUSIC: Superjam returns
- Vermont’s Mount Snow Ski Resort Brings on The Blues Biking …
‘Hound Dog’ songwriters tell their tale of rock
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That form matching lyrics to improvised jazz solos was called ?vocalese? and first developed by linguistical hipsters like King Pleasure and Eddie Jefferson. We also wrote lyrics to ?Bernie ?s Tune? an instrumental West Coast jazz anthem that Mike ?s pal Chet Baker had recorded with Gerry Mulligan. We were making inroads and finding ourselves welcome not only into the world of blues but jazz as well. ur hearts were in the music and our hearts were taking us places our minds could have never imagined. Stoller Gradually we were building a reputation. The Los Angeles rhythm & blues world of minor labels with major talents was small but bustling. Recording was cheap shellac was cheap ads in the trade journals were cheap ? and product was in demand.
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Sharon Jones to sing the blues at Chicago’s annual fest
Munster Times
Joining forces with what would become her backing ensemble in 2001 Jones & Co. released their first set Dap Dippin’ with Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings in 2002 and followed three years later with “Naturally. “Those two sets and rigorous touring schedules found the band cultivating a slow but steady and ardent base amongst music fans carrying a torch for ’60s and ’70s soul R&B and blues. With their third disc the appropriately-titled “100 Days 100 Nights: (2007) Jones and the Daps began to creep into the mainstream getting airtime on shows such as “Late Night with Conan ‘Brien” and praise in mainstream music publications. Tours estimated to include more than 250 performances over three continents between the release of “Naturally” and 2008 spread the word as well. Jones’ band also found favor with the likes of producer Mark Ronson who solicited the band to back Amy Winehouse in the studio on hits such as “Rehab” and “I’m No Good. ” They also accompanied her on her tour in support of “Back to Black.
Blues on cue
Delta Democrat Times (subscription)
As Cusic's voice sailed hot funnel cakes barbecue pork sandwiches and fried macaroni and cheese with ham on a stick were served on paper plates and sheets of aluminum foil. The Dutchman was not the only out-of-towner. Blues music lovers from Norway Texas Louisiana Kentucky Tennessee and many other spots on the map came to catch the Delta blues acts. These musicians began performing in Greenville Thursday at the Walnut Street Block Party and some of them will perform today at the Holly Ridge Store Jam as the weekend of blues concludes. Many of the musicians are getting up in age. B King who performed in Indianola Friday is 83 and James “T-Model” Ford who played Saturday after Cusic's session will reach 89 in a few weeks.
MUSIC: Superjam returns
Niagara Gazette
Superjam — arguably the area’s premier event when it comes to live blues music — returns for its 2009 edition on Sunday. Superjam 2009 will feature 17 acts and run from 1 to 9 p. at Creekside Grove in Cheektowaga. The event run by the Blues Society of Western New York has reached its 11th year.
Vermont’s Mount Snow Ski Resort Brings on The Blues Biking …
First Tracks
A variety of disciplines including downhill super D dual slalom hill climb cross country and cyclocross will be represented. The weekend-long Vermont Blues Festival featuring some of blues music’s finest will be staged on a slopeside amphitheatre in August while beer and food enthusiasts from all over New England will once again meet at the Brewers Festival and ktoberfest celebrations. June 20 and 21 Mount Snow Mountain Bike Series #2 – Downhill racing continues (the first event was held May 30-31) and the first super D of the season commences. July 4 32nd Annual Fourth of July Mount Snow Area FireworksJuly 25 and 26 Mount Snow Mountain Bike Series #3 – Mount Snow teams up with the Root 66 Race Series for a weekend of hill climb cyclocross and cross country. July 31 – August 9 2nd Annual Deerfield Valley Blueberry Festival – Everything blueberry and blue-themed takes over the valley – berries vintage cars music food and tarp displays; if it’s blue it’s here. August 7 – 9 The Mount Snow Mountain Bike Festival – The Mount Snow Mountain Bike Series #4 all weekend.
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