8th annual James Brown Bridge wreath-laying celebration
The singer got his start right here in Macon. People came out to remember Brown by laying a wreath on the bridge.
View ArticleThe Song of the Day Is the '5' Royales' 'I Got to Know'
Slog Out , I'd hope '50s R&B vocal group the "5" Royales would need no introduction, 'cause they're one of the first groups who took steps to evolving gospel, R&B, and jump into what by the...
View Articlepee Wee Ellis
Pee Wee Ellis is an American saxophonist, composer and arranger who was part of The JB's, one of the greatest ever horn sections. He also toured, recorded and wrote for James Brown in the Sixties and...
View ArticleThe Nightfly: The Nightfly #2014.51 Hour 2 - December 21- January 4, 2014,...
Funk, soul, and jazz: The Nightfly with Sanguine Fromage. 120 minutes of soulful sounds to which you may get down.
View ArticleDeadline Extended! Roll with the Krewe of King James: Super Bad Sex...
By popular request, the deadline has been extended for you to join us for year #2 of the fun new marching krewe, rolling again as part of the KreweDelusion parade on Saturday, January 31, 2015 ,...
View ArticleCourt Takes Another Look At James Brown Settlement
Music legend James Brown passed away on Christmas in 2006 and scholarship money has yet to be awarded from the education charity he established in his estate plan, the "I Feel Good" Trust. The South...
View ArticleThe best movies you may have missed in 2014
Jenny Slate, plays a young standup comedian facing an unplanned pregnancy in the Obvious Child. Her performance in the quirky rom com is one of the year's hidden gems.
View ArticleAllman Neville Pitchell Show at the Regent Theatre
On Saturday, December 27, 2014, the Regent Theatre in Arlington has a triple bill with Michael Allman , Charles Neville of the legendary Neville Brothers who plays sax, flute and background vocals and...
View ArticleLive Music: Dead 27s; Motormouth Mabel; V-Tones; D!Z + Tay and Tom
Blind Tiger Pub has long been a reliable respite on Christmas night for folks in search of fun away from the fam. This year, Local DJ Charles Dean, a.k.a. D!Z, will turn the evening up a notch with his...
View ArticleBass luminary Christian McBride takes the trio in new directions
Christian McBride , the most celebrated jazz bassist of his generation, has his fingers in so many pies these days that it's a wonder he can tell his right hand from his left. He leads four bands - a...
View ArticleDVD previews: a Boyhood,a a Get On Upa
"Boyhood" : Mason grows up from a little boy into a nearly grown young man, living with his mom and sister in a series of Texas towns, solidifying his relationship with an unsteady father, struggling...
View ArticleDVD Previews 'Boyhood' a transcendent coming-of-age story
Ellar Coltrane, as Mason, gets a haircut in "Boyhood." Sun staff photos can be ordered by visiting our SmugMug site.
View ArticleOctavia Spencer Wins Lawsuit Against Weightloss Firm
Actress Octavia Spencer has been awarded almost $1 million after winning her wrongful termination lawsuit against a top weight-loss company. The Help star sued bosses at Sensa Products in 2013 for...
View ArticleMaceo Parker to Play Kimmel Center's Merriam Theater, 1/17
The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts welcomes one of today's reigning saxophonists, Maceo Parker, and his unique blend of crowd-pleasing jazz, funk, R&B, soul and hip-hop to Philadelphia for a...
View ArticleBianca Jagger Stands Up To Soccer Stadium Trolls
Sir Mick Jagger 's ex-wife Bianca has stood up to Internet trolls who bombarded her with online abuse after she opposed the building of a new soccer stadium in Liverpool, England. The human rights...
View ArticleThe week ahead: 'Boyhood,' 'Get on Up,' 'No...
Ethan Hawke, Patricia Arquette and Ellar Coltrane star in the drama " Boyhood ," which was filmed over 12 years. Chadwick Boseman stars as James Brown in the biopic " Get on Up ."
View ArticleThis Week on Blu-ray and DVD: January 6, 2015
Welcome to ComingSoon.net's look at all the major releases hitting this week on Blu-ray and DVD! After a slow two weeks for the holiday season, 2015 starts with a bang, delivering all sorts of great...
View ArticleJames Brown's Sweat DJ's Own Rum Soaked Birthday Bash at Mai Kai
When you go to a museum, nobody really talks about who the curator is. When you pick up a book to read, it's not because you're thinking about who edited it.
View ArticleMaceo Parker to Play Byham Theater, 1/16
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust presents the legendary musician Maceo Parker and his funk-filled band on Friday, January 16, 2015 at 8:00pm. This performance will take place at the Byham Theater, located...
View ArticleConcert hot list for early 2015
Maceo Parker : The legendary sax man comes with the best funk/soul cred you could possibly attain, having done three stints with James Brown while also being a member of Parliament/Funkadelic and...
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