Robbie Williams has finally explained how he ballooned after his decision to retire.
First he explained that he had burnt out and wanted to do something substantial.
“I had burnt out. I was completely burnt out. That was it. I decided, I”m retiring. I didn”t say it but I thought it. I thought, ”I”m going to go [...]
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Robbie Williams talks about his biggest vice…food!
September 21st, 2009 |
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Power To The Peaceful | 09.12 | S.F.
September 17th, 2009 |
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Images by: Dave Vann
This past weekend, on Saturday September 12, Michael Franti celebrated the 11th annual Power To The Peaceful Festival in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Always a free event, this year’s lineup included Michael Franti & Spearhead, Alanis Morissette, Sly & Robbie, Cherine Anderson, Vieux Farka Toure, Sellassie and others like <a target=blank href="http://www.namkha.org/Namkha_Rinpoche.htm"Namkha Rinpoche who brought a personal message from the Dalai Lama. Heavy on the activism and power of the people, a list of nonprofit organizations that joined the festival can be found here.
Power To The Peaceful :: 09.12.09 :: Golden Gate Park :: San Francisco, CA
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Robbie Williams voted Fans†Dream Desert Island Companion
September 10th, 2009 |
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Robbie Williams has been named as the top entertainer fans would want to be stuck on a desert island with, according to a new poll.
According to the survey headed by music royalties company PRS, the British singer piped Beatles legend Sir Paul McCartney, who came second.
Mick Jagger grabbed the third spot, followed by Eminem, while [...]
Robbie Williams calls himself a changed man
September 5th, 2009 |
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Robbie Williams has confessed that he is a changed man, away from Class A drugs.
The singer said, “a new Robbie had emerged” who no longer had any “pent-up sexual energy”.
And he credits his partner actress Ayda for helping him stay away from the habit.
“I”ve spent most of the last few years cuddling up on the [...]
Friday Playlist: Covers Edition
August 14th, 2009 |
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A well-executed cover tune serves the two-fold purpose of illuminating one’s influences and bowing respectfully towards the source material, often sparking greater appreciation for the original version in the listener. However, the perfect balance of homage and a band’s own distinct flavors is tougher to pull off than most think. This week the Playlist inaugurates a spotlight on covers that have achieved this happy yin-yang, and we’ll circle back around periodically to present y’all with more killer interpretations.
We begin this super-sized Playlist with Swiss heavy metal legend Celtic Frost‘s WTF attack on Wall of Voodoos’s early MTV hit “Mexican Radio,” followed by a similarly raucous cover of Brian Eno’s “King’s Lead Hat” by magical punk noise purveyors The Dirtbombs. Next, it’s Oneida with a ballsy take on Creedence’s “Sinister Purpose.” Stick around after the false ending for about a minute for a blazing, crazed organ and abused electric guitar jam that pours out for a nearly 15-minute instrumental jam. Back into proper song territory, Joan Jett gets down on all fours for a spirited take on The Stooges’ “I Wanna Be Your Dog,” which is followed by Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder backed by Zeke on The Ramones’ “I Believe In Miracles.” Then it’s Mogwai‘s cheeky take on Sabbath’s stoner anthem “Sweet Leaf,” The Replacements moaning a remarkably sincere version of Kiss’ “Black Diamond” and Big Sugar putting some big beat behind Traffic’s “Dear Mr. Fantasy.”
The last section of our baker’s dozen shifts gears for a pair of reggae interpretations, namely Burning Spear‘s liberal reworking of the Grateful Dead’s “Estimated Prophet” and Sly & Robbie‘s cool take on The Police’s “Walking On The Moon.” One good Police cover deserves another, so we give you new kids Kicksville shining an “Invisible Sun” before the nervy final jolt of the Flying Lizards‘ beloved New Wave version of Barrett Strong’s much-covered “Money (That’s What I Want)” and Roxy Music’s Bryan Ferry doing Dylan proud on “A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall.”
And check out last week’s highly energized Playlist with Mott The Hoople, Super 400, Boston and more! |
Power To The Peaceful 2009
August 12th, 2009 |
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Free Concert In Golden Gate Park Includes Performances By Michael Franti And Spearhead
Alanis Morissette, Sly & Robbie, Cherine Anderson, Vieux Farka Toure And More
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On Saturday, September 12, Michael Franti, along with Guerrilla Management present the 11th Annual Power to the Peaceful Festival at Speedway Meadows in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Beginning in 1998, this diverse music, arts and yoga festival has become a San Francisco tradition dedicated to educating attendees on issues of social justice, non-violence, cultural co-existence and environmental sustainability. With over 70,000 attendees, PTTP has grown from a local community based event to one of the nation’s largest free music festivals in the U.S. The festival features a variety of international musicians, visual artists, renowned keynote speakers and over 200 exhibitors and green vendors.
The weekend-long festival begins on Saturday, September 12, with confirmed main stage performances by: Michael Franti and Spearhead, Alanis Morissette, Sly & Robbie, Cherine Anderson, Vieux Farka Toure, Sellassie and Truth Universal. Renowned DJ’s that include: Miguel Miggs, Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist, DJ Heyman and DJ Adnan will also be on site. In addition to musical artists, the festival will kick off with 1000 Yogis for Peace – a morning yoga practice sponsored by Yoga Tree SF with teacher Seane Corn. Keynote speaker, Namkha Rinpoche from Tibet, will also address the crowd regarding global peace. Closing the day will be the official afterparty at The Fillmore in San Francisco with Michael Franti presenting The Rocking Heads – a night of Talking Heads songs performed by the artists participating at the festival.
On Sunday, September 13 at the War Memorial Opera House, and Herbst Theater there will be morning Yoga & Brazilian Arts Workshop with beginning level Capoeira and Afro-Brazilian dance class and Yoga with Seane Corne and Les Leventhal. In the afternoon, PTTP and international humanitarian organization CARE present the 2009 Global Action Forum and Celebration.
Saturday’s festival is a family-friendly event with a kid’s zone with conscious carnival games, flag making, face painting, marionettes, stilt walkers, and a chill tent for napping and feeding. The Kids Zone Stage will feature performances by: PopLyfe, Jaden, Peace Outs, Gabby La La, and the Bay Area Girls.
11th Annual Power to the Peaceful Music and Arts Festival Schedule:
Saturday, September 12
Speedway Meadow, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
9am: Call for 1000 Yogis w/Seane Corn
11am – 5pm: Main Stage: Michael Franti & Spearhead, Alanis Morissette, Sly & Robbie, Cherine Anderson, Vieux Farka Toure, Sellassie, Truth Universal and more
Admission is FREE ($5/donation requested – no one turned away)
Power to the Peaceful After Party
The Fillmore, 1805 Geary @ Fillmore, San Francisco
Michael Franti Presents The Rocking Heads – a night of Talking Heads songs performed by PTTP all star band
Tickets are $37.50 / 8pm Doors
Sunday, September 13
Yoga at Green Ballroom (across the hall from Herbst Theater)
401 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, 94102
10am – 5pm: Yoga & Brazilian Dance Workshops
Featuring: Seane Corn, Les Leventhal, Rosangela Silvestre, Mestre Papiba Godinho
Yoga: $40/individual; $75/both
Brazilian Arts: $20/individual; $35/both
3 Class Card: $80
4 Class Card: $90
Tickets available now at yogatreesf.com
Global Action Forum and Celebration at Herbst Theater
401 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, 94102
2pm-9pm Global Forum and Celebration
Power the Peaceful and CARE present the 2009
Global Action Forum and Celebration: Empowering People to Create Solutions to Poverty
2:30pm-3:30pm Changing Climate, Changing needs: Effects of Climate Change on the Poor
3:45pm-4:45pm Defending Girls’ Rights: Empowering Girls to Learn and Lead
4:55pm-5:55pm Fighting Global Hunger: Modernizing Our Approach to Food Security
6pm-7pm Reception
7pm-9pm Evening Celebration Empowering People to Create Solutions to Poverty with a performance by Michael Franti
Tickets available now at cityboxoffice.com.