Now that’s a party! Birthday girl Miranda Lambert, a nine-time nominee, had a major night at Wednesday’s CMA Awards from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. She won for top female vocalist and album of the year for Revolution, and her single “The House That Built Me” was honored for both song and video of the year. Keeping [...]
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Paltrow takes inspiration from country queens for new role
August 19th, 2010 |
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Gwyneth Paltrow prepared for her country music character Kelly Canter in new film ‘Country Strong’ by studying hours of concert footage of stars like Loretta Lynn and Dolly Parton. She even admitted to adding in a little Courtney Love to give her Canter a little edge. “I watched every DVD of every country woman ever. [...]
Lilith Fair 2010: Artists Announced For 8 Cities
March 17th, 2010 |
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DETAILS FOR PORTLAND, SEATTLE, CHICAGO AND MORE
“Lilith Fair: Seriously, you might wanna go to this…” – USA Today
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The 2010 Lilith Fair Tour has officially announced dates, venues and artists for eight of the 36 North American cities the summer festival will hit this summer. At the same time, Las Vegas, Cleveland and Kansas City were revealed as the final three additions to the 36-city run. Tickets for initial shows will go on-sale to the general public beginning Saturday, March 27.
Much like the original Lilith Fair, there will be 11 artists on each date, with only two consistencies per show: the Lilith Local Talent Search Ourstage.com winner who starts the day and headliner Sarah McLachlan. The remaining acts on the line-up are constantly rotating from among more than 80 acts.
The following is the list of dates that go on-sale on Saturday, March 27. For the specific lineup at each of the eight announced dates go to Lilith Fair website.
Lilith Fair 2010 Dates with Lineup/Venue Details (**Tickets go on-sale April 3)
Fri, Jul 2 Portland, OR The Amphitheatre at Clark County
Sat, Jul 3 George, WA The Gorge Amphitheatre
Sat, Jul 17 Chicago, IL First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre
Tues, July 20 Indianapolis, IN Verizon Wireless Music Center
Sat, Jul 24 Toronto, ON Molson Canadian Amphitheatre
Tues, July 27 Cleveland, OH Blossom Music Center **
Sun, Aug 8 Atlanta, GA Aaron’s Amphitheatre
Tues, Aug 10 W. Palm Beach, FL Cruzan Amphitheatre
Full list of artists announced so far:
A Fine Frenzy, Anjulie, Ann Atomic, Anya Marina, Ash Koley, The Bangles, Beth Orton, Brandi Carlile, Butterfly Boucher, Cat Power, Ceci Bastida, Chairlift, Chantal Kreviazuk, Colbie Caillat, Corinne Bailey Rae, Court Yard Hounds, Donna Delory, Elizaveta, Emmylou Harris, Erin McCarley, Erykah Badu, Frazey Ford, The Go-Go’s, Gossip, Grace Potter and The Nocturnals, Heart, Ima, Indigo Girls, Ingrid Michaelson, Janelle Monae, Jennifer Knapp, Jesca Hoop, Jill Hennessy, Jill Scott, Julia Othmer, Kate Miller-Heidke, Kate Nash Katzenjammer, Kelly Clarkson, Ke$ha, La Roux, Lights, Lissie, Loretta Lynn, Lucy Schwartz, Marina & The Diamonds, Martina McBride, Mary J. Blige, Meaghan Smith, Melissa McClelland, Metric, Miranda Lambert, Miranda Lee Richards, Missy Higgins, Nikki Jean, Nneka, Norah Jones, Priscilla Renea, The Rescues, Rosie Thomas, Sara Bareilles, Sarah McLachlan, Serena Ryder, Sheryl Crow, Sia, Sugarland, Susan Justice, Suzanne Vega, Tara MacLean, Tegan and Sara, Toby Lightman, Vedera, Vita Chambers, The Submarines, The Weepies, Ximena Sarinana, Zee Avi
Full list of cities revealed so far:
Atlanta, Austin*, Birmingham, Boston, Calgary, Charlotte, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Edmonton, Hartford, Houston, Indianapolis, Kansas City*, Las Vegas, London, Los Angeles, Minneapolis*, Montreal, Nashville*, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Portland, Raleigh, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, St. Louis, Tampa, Toronto, Vancouver, DC and West Palm Beach
Janelle Monáe: Debut Album w/ Big Boi, Saul Williams, Diddy
February 18th, 2010 |
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Janelle Monáe Releases Debut Album The ArchAndroid
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Wondaland Arts Society/Bad Boy recording artist Janelle Monáe has announced the release of her debut album. The ArchAndroid will arrive in stores and at all DSPs on May 18.
The ArchAndroid is an “Emotion Picture” brought to you by Janelle Monáe and the Mad Minds of the Wondaland Arts Society. The star-studded cast includes the legendary Big Boi of OutKast, renowned poet Saul Williams, psychedelic dance-punk troupe Of Montreal, punk prophets Deep Cotton, and the Wondaland Arch Orchestra.
The album was recorded at Wondaland Studios in Atlanta, but written all over the world, including but not limited to Moscow, Prague, Istanbul, Berlin, Amsterdam, New York, and the Palace of the Dogs. The ArchAndroid was inspired not only by the energy of these places, but by such revolutionary musicians and artistic visionaries as Salvador DalÃ, Walt Disney, OutKast, Stevie Wonder, Octavia Butler, David Bowie, Andy Warhol, and John Williams. The album was Executive Produced by Nate Wonder, Chuck Lightning, Janelle Monáe, and Sean “Diddy” Combs, with Co-Executive Production from Big Boi of OutKast.
The ArchAndroid follows the Grammy Award-nominated artist’s two acclaimed EPs, 2008′s Metropolis: The Chase Suite (Special Edition) and Metropolis: Suite I of IV.
Monáe is set to join this summer’s much anticipated 2010 Lilith Tour, joining a star-studded array of female artists including Sarah MacLachlan, Norah Jones, Mary J. Blige, Loretta Lynn, Tegan & Sara, Sara Bareilles, Colbie Caillat, and many others.
Tour Dates
3/15/10 – Black Cat – Washington, DC
3/17/10 – Johnny Brenda’s – Philadelphia, PA
3/18/10 – Johnny Brenda’s – Philadelphia, PA
3/21/10 – Cafe Du Nord – San Francisco, CA
3/22/10 – Cafe Du Nord – San Francisco, CA
3/23/10 – The Viper Room – Los Angeles, CA
3/24/10 – The Viper Room – Los Angeles, CA
3/29/10 – Schubas Tavern – Chicago, IL
3/30/10 – Schubas Tavern – Chicago, IL
3/31/10 – Varsity Theater – Minneapolis, MN
4/02/10 – St. Andrews – Detroit, MI
4/05/10 – Smith’s Olde Bar – Atlanta, GA
4/06/10 – Smith’s Olde Bar – Atlanta, GA
4/09/10 – Joe’s Pub – New York, NY
4/10/10 – Joe’s Pub – New York, NY
Kris Kristofferson: New Album
August 6th, 2009 |
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Grammy Award-winning music legend Kris Kristofferson opens his latest release with the title track “Closer To The Bone,” an intense, intimate song that seems to sum up the entire album. The record, Kristofferson’s second with New West Records, continues with 11 poignant tracks and will be released on September 29. The new record was produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Don Was (The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Bonnie Raitt) who also produced Kristofferson’s last CD, the critically acclaimed This Old Road. Closer To The Bone will be released as a standard CD, deluxe two-CD set as well as limited edition 180 gram vinyl.
Closer To The Bone features Kristofferson on vocals, guitar and harmonica, Don Was on bass, Rami Jaffee on keys, Jim Keltner on drums and longtime friend, the late Stephen Bruton, to whom the album is dedicated, on guitar, mandolin and backing vocals. All lyrics and music were written solely by Kristofferson except “From Here To Forever” which was written in collaboration with Stephen Bruton and Glen Clark.
On November 10, Kristofferson will be honored with the BMI Icon Award at the performing rights organization’s 57th annual Country Awards, the oldest awards saluting country’s top music makers. The Icon designation is given to BMI songwriters and artists who have had “a unique and indelible influence on generations of music makers.” Kristofferson, who will be saluted with an all-star musical tribute that evening, joins an elite list of past honorees that includes country music stalwarts Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Dolly Parton, Charlie Daniels, Loretta Lynn and last year’s honoree Hank Williams, Jr.
Closer To The Bone Track List:
1. Closer To The Bone
2. From Here To Forever
3. Holy Woman
4. Starlight And Stone
5. Sister Sinead
6. Hall Of Angels
7. Love Don’t Live Here Anymore
8. Good Morning John
9. Tell Me One More Time
10. Let The Walls Come Down
11. The Wonder