Anthony Riley, street artist who shined on 'The Voice,' dies
A Philadelphia street performer who gained national attention for his performance on "The Voice" has died. Anthony Riley was 28. The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that Riley was found dead Friday in...
View ArticleD'Angelo & the Vanguard thrill Club Nokia with lesson in raw funk
D'Angelo's sold-out set at Club Nokia relied less on hooks than tectonic shifts in mood and energy The masterful soul singer D'Angelo didn't have much to say between songs during his euphoric Monday...
View ArticleD'Angelo and the Vanguard Put On the Perfect Show
It's been over fifteen years since D'Angelo blessed Denver with his presence. Last time, he was here in support of his critically acclaimed album Voodoo and playing at the Paramount Theatre.
View ArticleJames Brown's son challenges judge in Supreme Court filing
The son of music legend James Brown has challenged a May 8 status report on his father's estate submitted to the S.C. Supreme Court by Aiken Judge Doyet Early. In a May 13 filing, Daryl Brown said the...
View Article6/16/15: Today's Top Tips: Tuesday
MUSIC : The Ginger Baker Jazz Confusion @ The Egg, Albany. The super-drummer was the driver of such rock super-groups as Cream, Blind Faith, Ginger Baker's Air Force and the Baker/Gurvitz Army.
View ArticleREVIEW: Scooty And The Skyhooks
"Where has the night gone?" grinned SCOOTY AND THE SKYHOOKS frontman Davie Ross after just 75 minutes of the 12-piece's album launch gig. But so packed with Motown and soul classics had the time been...
View ArticleMeet the new murals, starring Ezzard Charles, James Brown
This summer's ArtWorks murals will include tributes to a Cincinnati sports hero and soul royalty. The city's proud brewing heritage and a commercial powerhouse.
View ArticleFocus: Surf guitar legend Dick Dale, father of heavy metal
June is International Surf Music Month. While the origin and inventor of the sound is often disputed, no one can deny the thunderous staccato style of Dick Dale made him the "King of the Surf Guitar."
View ArticleLeon Bridges delivers a retro-soul masterpiece with 'Coming Home'
The 25 year-old soul singer, who delivered a flawless rendition of "When a Man Loves a Woman" during April's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, is a throwback to a golden age of music. More...
View ArticleRolling Stones' Jagger and Richards have found time for the movies
Mick Jagger was one of the producers of the biographical film "Get on Up," in which Chadwick Boseman recreated the life of singer James Brown. For some, it is a career opportunity and promotional...
View ArticleDoby Band kicks off Alive After 5
The Elon Recreation and Parks Department and Elon merchants' third annual Alive After 5 free concert series will be on the third Thursday of each month now through August. The Doby Band, a funk/soul...
View Articleblues
THIS DAY IN 1980: "The Blues Brothers" movie opened. Music stars making cameo appearances included James Brown, Ray Charles and Aretha Franklin.
View ArticleSharon Randall: A soul singer who knows how to dance back toward life
She came dancing out on stage looking like a woman who knows exactly who she is, in silver T-strap pumps and a neon-pink dress trimmed with a whole lot of sparkle and fringe that moved when she moved...
View ArticleMs. Dynamite
Despite her battle with cancer, Sharon Jones has continued to bring her unbridled energy to stages across the country while on tour with her powerhouse Soul band, The Dap-Kings. - Photo: Jake Chessum...
View ArticleBootsy's Rubber Band to play Fillmore
Bass player Bootsy Collins created his distinctive sound with the Original J.B.'s, the band behind James Brown hits like "Sex Machine." He went on to help George Clinton 's Parliament/Funkadelic tear...
View ArticleD'Angelo gives a moving performance at The Keswick Theatre
Music, at its finest, reinvigorates the soul, especially when experienced live. D'Angelo 's breathtaking performance at the Keswick last night exemplified this in spades.
View Article360 First Spins: Kasey Musgraves, Leon Bridges, Wolf Alice, Selena...
Every Tuesday, our music writers Deborah Sengupta Stith and Eric Webb take over the Austin360 Periscope account to share first impressions on the week's new releases. Here's our recap from this week's...
View ArticleUp & Coming
BOOTSY'S RUBBER BAND Funk music is all about the rhythm section - more so than any other genre save for that illegitimate child it had with disco, hiphop. The greatest funk band of all time is...
View ArticleGecko Turner Gets Funky With 'Chicken Wire': Watch
Maybe James Brown's lyrics are to blame for many Spaniards' habit of referring to a genre they love as "funky" instead of "funk," confusing the verb with the noun. Or maybe it's Wild Cherry's fault for...
View ArticleSteve Jobs documentary director says Apple is a Scientology-like cult
One is a cult-like organization which bilks its followers out of huge amounts of money, while intimidating people who dare to speak out against its dangers. The other is Scientology.
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