See Reba McEntire Stun Fans With Surprise Club Performance of 'Jolene'
Reba McEntire performed on what is likely the smallest stage she's played in some time last night at the Basement East club in East Nashville. The surprise appearance came during a show by the...
View ArticleNPR Bestsellers: Paperback Nonfiction, Week Of October 1, 2015
Working with your hands is one of the best ways to soothe anxiety and eliminate stress. This pocket-sized coloring book offers a practical exercise in mindfulness that draws on your creativity and...
View ArticleSong Anniversary: James Brown's 'I Got You (I Feel Good)'
In October 1965, James Brown released what would be considered not only one of his signature songs, but what would also be considered to be one of the greatest of all time. That song was "I Got You ",...
View ArticleFamily Of Driver In Fiery Crash Struggles To Pay For Medical Bills
The driver of a fiery semi truck accident near the Dallas Junction more than two weeks ago is still undergoing surgeries. James Brown couldn't not immediately escape from his burning semi after the...
View ArticleAustin City Limits Festival 2015 Interview: Con Brio
Weekend One of the 2015 Austin City Limits Festival included acts of various genres, from hip hop to rock and everything in between. While big names like the Alabama Shakes, Drake, and The Strokes were...
View ArticleMr. Dynamite: the Rise of James Brown to Be Released on DVD & Blu-ray With...
Directed by Oscar and Emmy winner Alex Gibney and co-produced by Mick Jagger , Mr. Dynamite: The Rise Of James Brown digs into the career of one of music and culture's towering figures. On November 6,...
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"A smart, informative and compassionate look at the artist known as the Godfather of Soul, whose music changed America." - The New York Times , Mr. Dynamite: The Rise Of James Brown digs into the...
View Articlefrom Brown to Bootsy: Fred Wesley and The New JBs to perform Sunday at Beyu...
On voluminous recordings, concerts and television appearances, when James Brown said "Hit Me, Fred," he was signaling trombonist Fred Wesley to play a solo. From 1968 to 1975, Wesley was Brown's music...
View ArticleChurch happenings, Oct. 11 edition Updated at
St. Paul FWB Church, 7176 Gum Branch Road in Richlands, hosts Men's Day services at 11 a.m. Oct. 11 with speaker George Washington of Piney Grove FWB Church, Grifton, and at 3 p.m. with the Rev.
View ArticleLast RiverMusic of 2015 brings funk and gospel music to the French...
RiverLink's final RiverMusic of 2015 brings an evening of free classic funk to Asheville on Friday, Oct. 9, when Fred Wesley and the New JBs take the stage in the River Arts District. Fred Wesley is an...
View ArticleBloomington man channels Soul Brother No. 1 with James Brown tribute
Video : Ty Stone played guitar on the "Chitlin' Circuit" with R&B legends including Jackie Wilson, Johnny Taylor and the Staples Singers. But now the sixtysomething Bloomington resident has taken a...
View Article'The X Factor' U.K. 2015 Episode 11: Che Chesterman soars in Six-Chair Challenge
Check out this video of Che Chesterman performing James Brown's "It's a Man's Man's Man's World" on "The X Factor" U.K. On Oct. 11, 2015, "The X Factor" U.K. episode featured the Boys category and some...
View ArticleAmy Schumer cleans up her act: After a summer of backlash, her new...
The Apollo Theater in Harlem is not just a historic venue for African-American music, it is a symbol; the brick-and-mortar incarnation of a cultural movement that endured despite centuries of...
View ArticleAlbertine Sellers retired fromthe City of Denver after 60 years
"I am most proud of my first job, which was working with newborns at Denver General," said the soon to be 80-year-old. "I have just been proud to have worked for the people of Denver all these long...
View ArticleUncle Frank Plays Fat Baby at CMJ 2015 Tonight
Soul musician and drummer for New York rock/hip hop band, Fun Lovin' Criminals, Uncle Frank will play CMJ 2015 at NYC's Fat Baby, tonight, October 17. On the live stage, Frank's baritone vocals are...
View Article'It was like the Beatles' - Remembering the Soul-Jers
Brannon, who was the lead singer of the popular Atlanta area band the Soul-Jers, was singing the James Brown song "Please Me, Please Me" to a crowd of screaming fans in a roller rink.
View ArticleEddie Murphy Brings Back His Bill Cosby Impersonation
In the '80s, Eddie Murphy nailed impersonations of Michael Jackson, James Brown and Stevie Wonder. He was supposed to resurrect his Bill Cosby act for Saturday Night Live 's 40th anniversary special.
View ArticleMoon River Studios Announces Production of James Brown Documentary
" or "Company") announced today that in association with RKA Entertainment LLC and Loochie Records & Publishing LLC, the Company will be producing a documentary on the legendary Godfather of Soul ,...
View ArticleQ&A with The Black Tambourines' bassist Jake Willbourne The Black...
The Black Tambourines are playing at the Princess Pavilion on Friday, October 30 where they will be supported by Lost Dawn and The Red Chords in what is expected to be one of the biggest gigs of the...
View ArticlePop band Dnce debuts first album, Swaay Ep
After parting ways with his brothers Kevin and Nick and coming back from his 2011 solo album Fastlife, Joe Jonas is back in the music industry with a new sound and crew. His new band DNCE features...
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