Category Archives for "Entertainment News"
May 15, 2014
- in Entertainment News by Mike
Cowboy Jack Clement’s Last Album, For Once And For All, On I.R.S. Nashville July 15th
Cowboy Jack Clement’s last musical work—titled For Once and For All and produced by longtime cohort Dave “Fergie” Ferguson and Matt Sweeney with T Bone Burnett as executive producer—will be the debut release on John Grady’s new I.R.S. Records Nashville label. The street date is July 15.
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May 15, 2014
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Jason D. Williams Records Elvis, Johnny Cash & Carl Perkins On Hilbillies And Holy Rollers
When Jason D. Williams recorded Hillbillies and Holy Rollers as a nod to some of his musical heroes, he didn’t merely pay homage to their spirits — he communed directly with several, recording in the very same studio where hillbilly and holy-roller music first metamorphosed into devilish rock ’ n’ roll.
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May 15, 2014
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John Doe Goes On Summer Tour
John Doe has confirmed a string of tour dates for early summer. An all-star cast has been assembled for this run of dates that includes John’s right-hand woman Cindy Wasserman on vocals, Jesse Dayton on guitar, Chris Rhoades on bass, and Brady Blade on drums. These dates come on the heels of the release of The Best of John Doe: This Far, in May via Yep Roc Records.
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May 15, 2014
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Smokey Robinson To Release Smokey & Friends Duet Album In September
Legendary Motown icon and Grammy® award-winning singer-songwriter, Smokey Robinson is set to release his highly anticipated duets album, Smokey & Friendsthis September 2014 on Verve Records. Produced by American Idol star and record producer Randy Jackson, Robinson will be joined by an all-star roster of acclaimed artists including rock legends Elton John and James Taylor, with additional artists to be announced soon.
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May 14, 2014
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Jeremy And The Harlequins Bring “White Star Bright Love” Video
In an era of digitized, recycled beats, Brooklyn-based quintet Jeremy and The Harlequinsare a welcome breath of fresh air. A modern, energizing take on the best of classic American rock & roll, the band recently released their self-titled debut EP & were freshly voted The Deli Magazine’s ‘NYC Band of the Month’!
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May 14, 2014
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IMAX Back With Live Kiss + Swallow
“I’ve been sick, broke and reclusive. Now I am healing.” So says IAMX mastermind Chris Corner about the last year of his life after being diagnosed with a debilitating and career-threatening case of chronic insomnia. While most artists would throw in the towel and call it a day, Corner is instead learning how to adapt this new lifestyle in order to once again create music for his fans and, most importantly, for himself. On Saturday, May 31, 2014, Corner will be returning to the spotlight, albeit a quieter and more intimate one. He’ll be performing tracks from his pivotal debut album KISS + SWALLOW and broadcasting it live online via StageIt.
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May 14, 2014
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A&E Presents Big Smo, Debuts June 11th
A&E Network premieres “Big Smo,” a new original real life series following larger-than-life country rapper, Big Smo, as he takes his unique style of music to new heights with the support of lifelong friends, loyal fans and most importantly, his beloved family. “Big Smo” premieres Wednesday, June 11 at 10:30 PM ET/PT.
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May 14, 2014
- in Entertainment News by Mike
Hamilton Laithauser And Carrie Brownstein Chat Through The Talkhouse
In this podcast from the acclaimed music site The Talkhouse, Hamilton Leithauser, formerly the lead singer of the Walkmen, talks with Carrie Brownstein (Wild Flag, Sleater-Kinney, Portlandia) not just about Leithauser’s outstanding new album Black Hours and the joys of going solo, but also lame horn sections, working with Rostam from Vampire Weekend, singing when your voice is shot, and people eating hotdogs while they watch you play. There’s even a preview of Leithauser’s hilarious upcoming Talkhouse piece about bodily injury. Says Talkhouse editor-in-chief Michael Azerrad, “it’s the perfect Talkhouse experience: a fascinating conversation that only two musicians could have.”
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