Rolling Stones legend Mick Jagger will make his first appearance on the Grammy stage next Sunday. Mick’s signed on to perform with former Tony Toni Tone and Lucy Pearl star Raphael Saadiq as part of a tribute to soul great Solomon Burke. “We’re thrilled, delighted, excited and very much looking forward to Mick doing his [...]
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Tony Williams Lifetime Tribute Vernon Reid, Medeski, Jack Bruce
January 28th, 2011 |
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FOUR MONSTER TALENTS GATHER TO SALUTE VISIONARY MUSICIAN & BAND
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Tony Williams Lifetime Tribute featuring legendary bassist of Cream and one-time Lifetime member Jack Bruce, guitarist Vernon Reid (Living Colour), organist John Medeski (Medeski Martin & Wood), and ace drummer Cindy Blackman brings their unique take on Williams’ revolutionary music to The Blue Note in New York City (Jan. 27-30), Yoshi’s in Oakland (Feb. 2-5) and Jazz Alley in Seattle (Feb. 7 & 8).
Lifetime was founded as a trio in 1969 by Tony Williams who featured electric guitarist John McLaughlin and organist Larry Young. Lifetime’s first album, titled Emergency!, was rejected by many jazz fans who came to know Williams’ music from his work with the Miles Davis Quintet in the ‘60s, but many now consider it a fusion classic. Jack Bruce joined Lifetime on their second recording Turn It Over, providing bass and vocals, making the group a quartet. But Lifetime was short-lived, and Williams took the concept through various iterations, starting with the New Tony Williams Lifetime 1975. The last New Lifetime recording, Play or Die, was released in 1980. Williams, widely considered one of the greatest drummers of all time, continued to perform and record extensively until his untimely death in 1997.
The idea of a tribute band “really started a long time ago with the tragic death of Mr. Williams,” Vernon Reid wrote in his blog at livingcolourmusic.com on the eve of the Japan dates. “I’ve had the great fortune to work with the extraordinary bassist Jack Bruce of Cream, and during a tour with him started to chat about Tony Williams and Lifetime and their close personal relationship. I thought of Cindy Blackman, a true devotee of Mr. Williams whose work in that regard is not as well known as her long association with the rock star Lenny Kravitz. John Medeski’s organ work evokes the mysterious power of the vastly under-appreciated Larry Young.” Reid went on to cite John McLaughlin of the original Lifetime band as a major influence on his guitar playing, “mainly from the later Mahavishnu period, the seeds of which were sown in Tony Williams Lifetime.”
Cindy Blackman also expressed her excitement at being involved in the group, exclaiming “Tony Williams is my drum hero! The Tony Williams Lifetime influenced not only Miles Davis but Mahavishnu, Return to Forever and the next three decades of electric music to the present.”
For Jack Bruce, paying tribute to Williams is a homecoming that is more than welcome. “One of the greatest highlights of my musical career was playing with Tony’s amazing band,” he said. “Together I believe we can rekindle the spirit of a more joyous and optimistic era.”
Tony Williams Lifetime Tribute Tour Dates
Four Nights at THE BLUE NOTE in NEW YORK CITY
JANUARY 27, 28, 29 & 30 | Sets at 8PM & 10:30PM
Four Nights at YOSHI’S in OAKLAND
FEBRUARY 2, 3, 4 & 5 | Sets at 8PM & 10PM
Two Nights at JAZZ ALLEY in SEATTLE
FEBRUARY 7 & 8 | Sets at 7:30PM & 9:30PM
Guns N’ Roses “Glee†Musical Tribute Snub
January 18th, 2011 |
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Don’t expect to see the voices of New Directions rocking out to “Welcome to the Jungle” in the halls of McKinley High any time in the new future: Guns N’ Roses have become the latest act to turn down Glee. Slash, former guitarist of the groundbreaking band, says he and frontman Axl Rose have turned [...]
Michael Jackson Fragrances Debuting In March
January 15th, 2011 |
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Michael Jackson’s father Joe has teamed up with a French perfume company to launch a fragrance collection dedicated to and inspired by the late King of Pop. In December, the family patriarch signed the deal with bosses of the Julian Rouas Paris Company to create a collection of Jackson scents set for a March release. [...]
‘Yamla Pagla Deewana’, a heartwarming tribute to Deols
January 15th, 2011 |
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Film: “Yamla Pagla Deewana”; Starring: Dharmendra, Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol,Kulraj Randhawa, Anupam Kher, Nafisa Ali; Directed by: Samir Karnik; Rating: *** When was the last time you went to see a movie to watch a real-life film family have fun? Was it 40 years ago in “Kal Aaj Aur Kal” when the Kapoor khandaan, grandfather [...]
‘Dhobi Ghat’ my personal tribute to Mumbai: Kiran Rao
January 10th, 2011 |
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Kolkata girl Kiran Rao, who moved here after finishing her masters in mass communication from Delhi’s Jamia and found both love and a career, says her directorial debut “Dhobi Ghat” is her personal tribute to the city of dreams. “Actually, I wanted to make something on Mumbai. It’s about the city and how it makes [...]
The Rolling Stones to Appear on Ian Stewart Tribute Album
January 5th, 2011 |
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THE ROLLING STONES TO APPEAR WITH
ORIGINAL BASSIST BILL WYMAN FOR BOB DYLAN
COVER
 Ian Stewart |
Spinner, Consequence of Sound, TwentyFourBit, NME, and other
music outlets are reporting that The
Rolling Stones will appear on a tribute album for Ian Stewart.
On March 8, British piano player Ben Waters will release Boogie for Stu, the proceeds of
which will benefit the British Heart Foundation. Waters recently
revealed that Charlie Watts, Ronnie Wood, Jools Holland, and PJ Harvey
(Waters’ cousin) had contributed to the album. In a posting on his website, Waters also let it slip that Keith
Richards had played guitar on three tracks and sang on one, while Mick Jagger had “played
harmonica and sung fantastically on one track.”
According to the band’s fan site It’s Only Rock N’
Roll, original Stones bassist Bill Wyman will also appear with the band, plus Jools Holland and Ben
Waters
for a cover
of Bob Dylan‘s “Watching the River
Flow.” The project will be produced by Glyn Johns. The Stones’ management has
neither confirmed nor denied the reports.
Often referred to as the “Sixth Stone,” Stewart was the band’s original keyboardist who was dismissed from their
stage
lineup in 1963 by then-manager Andrew Loog Oldham. He went on to become the road manager for the
band and contributed keyboard and percussion parts to every Stones album from 1964-1986, with the exception of
1968′s Beggar’s Banquet.
Stewart died of a heart attack on Dec. 12 1985 at the age of 47.
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Lenny Kravitz Remembers Teena Marie [VIDEO Tribute]
December 28th, 2010 |
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Th sudden death of R&B legend Teena Marie has generated shock and sadness among her fans and friends in the music industry, many of which took to Twitter to share memories and express condolences. “Fly Away” rocker Lenny Kravitz paid touching tribute to the “Square Biz” songstress in an online video on Monday. Kravitz 46, [...]
Jeff Beck: Les Paul Tribute Tour, CD/DVD, PBS Special
November 17th, 2010 |
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TRIBUTE CONCERT OUT ON DVD FEB. 22; TOUR STARTS MARCH 24; SPECIAL AIRS NOV.
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Jeff Beck paid fitting
tribute to Les Paul last
summer, celebrating what would have been the pioneering guitarist’s 95th birthday
by playing his friend and mentor’s music, along with classic tunes from the era, in the same Times Square nightclub
that Paul played every Monday for 14 years before his death in August 2009.
Sponsored by Gibson Guitar and billed as “A Celebration of Les Paul,” Beck was joined by The Imelda May Band at the Iridium Jazz
Club in June 2010. The two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee mesmerized the star-studded audience with
a tour de force performance of classics Paul recorded with Mary Ford, “How High The Moon,” “Vaya Con Dios” and
“Mockin’ Bird Hill,” along with such rock and roll standards as “Twenty Flight Rock” and “Walking In The Sand.”
For those left off the guest list, Eagle Rock Entertainment and ATCO will offer this one of a kind performance to
purchase. Rock and Roll Party to Honor Les Paul will be available on DVD and CD February 22. A
PBS special of the event, Jeff Beck Honors Les Paul, is set to premiere on November 27 and air throughout
December. Check local listings for times.
Following these releases, Beck will take the “Rock And Roll Party” on the road for a short U.S. tour. Beck will once
again be backed by The Imelda May Band and its enchanting singer Imelda May, who joined Beck on stage
at the 2010 Grammy® Awards for a spot-on rendition of Paul’s “How High The Moon.” Further details about tickets
will be announced in the coming weeks.
March
24 9:30 Club Washington, D.C.
25 Keswick Theater Philadelphia, PA
26 The Wang Centre Boston, MA
28 Beacon Theatre New York, NY
29 State Theatre New Brunswick, NJ
31 Michigan Theatre Ann Arbor, MI
April
1 Cadillac Palace Theatre Chicago, IL
4 Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie Grand Prairie, TX
5 Austin City Limits Live at Moody Theatre Austin, TX
8 Venue TBD Los Angeles, CA
9 The Fillmore San Francisco, CA
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Neil Young Tribute Concert: Keller, Roots, Mason Jennings
November 17th, 2010 |
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CONCERT TO BENEFIT MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED
YOUTH
 Neil Young |
Michael Dorf announced today the first artists confirmed to play a special tribute concert to take place February 10,
2011, at Carnegie Hall, celebrating the music of Neil Young. The initial, star-studded lineup of musicians honoring the legendary
songwriter’s music include: Patti Smith, Living Colour’s Vernon Reid, DeVotchKa, Shawn Colvin, Bettye
LaVette, Bebel Gilberto, Aimee Mann, J Mascis, Keller Williams, The Roots, Cowboy Junkies, Mason
Jennings, and Larry Campbell as part of the house band. More information will be announced soon.
The
concert marks the seventh installment of an annual series to
raise crucially needed funds for music education programs for underprivileged youth.
“Our decision to honor the music of Neil Young at Carnegie Hall generated instant, tremendous feedback,” says
Dorf.
“We’ve already sold a significant number of tickets and premium packages, and we can’t wait to share this incredible
evening of music. Another sell-out crowd will bring the cumulative total donated by the series up to a half-million
dollars.”
Click here to get your tickets.
Jerry Douglas: Tut Taylor Tribute Record
August 26th, 2010 |
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A TRIBUTE TO THE DOBRO LEGEND
 Southern Filibuster: A Tribute to Tut Taylor |
There isn’t a Dobro player alive who doesn’t owe Tut Taylor. Taylor is a towering figure in the world of acoustic music, championed for his flat-picking mastery by generations of fellow musicians and connoisseurs of rural American music.
One of Taylor’s lifelong devotees is Jerry
Douglas, perhaps the most celebrated Dobro player in the world for more than 30 years. Douglas honors his inspiration with Southern Filibuster: A Tribute to Tut
Taylor (released July 13 on E1 Music).
For this labor of love, Douglas assembled 14 of the world’s greatest Dobro players to interpret compositions penned
by Taylor. He also enlisted Nashville’s finest backing musicians for the recording including Ronnie
McCoury (mandolin), Jason Carter (fiddle), Tim O’Brien (mandolin), Russ
Barenberg (guitar), Barry Bales (bass), Fred Carpenter (fiddle), Stuart Duncan
(fiddle), Chris Jones (guitar), Mike Compton (mandolin), Dennis Crouch (bass),
Bryan Sutton (guitar), and Mike Bub (bass).
All of the proceeds from Southern Filibuster
go directly to Taylor. And even best of all, they didn’t tell Taylor about the project until it was a wrap, giving him
one of the nicest surprises of his 86 years.
Track Listing
1. “Southern Filibuster” – Jerry Douglas
2. “Swampwater” – Billy Cardine
3. “Dobro Country” – Michael Witcher
4. “Ghost Picker” – Orville Johnson
5. “Black Ridge Ramble” – Curtis Burch
6. “Oasis” – Rob Ickes
7. “Little Green Pill” – Cindy Cashdollar
8. “This Ain’t Grass” – Mike Auldridge
9. “Me and My Dobro” – Ferrell Stowe
10. “Dozin’ the Blues” – Randy Kohrs
11. “Acoustic Toothpick” – Phil Leadbetter
12. “Resophonic Guitar” – Andy Hall
13. “Reso Fandango” – Megan Lovell
14. “Stevens Steel” – Ivan Rosenberg
David Hasselhoff To Host CW Gulf Oil Spill Tribute Show “The Gulf Is Backâ€
August 18th, 2010 |
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David Hasselhoff has signed on to host a television special paying tribute to the victims of the oil spill that devastated the Gulf of Mexico.On Aug, 27 (8PM-9PM ET), The CW Networkwill air The Gulf Is Back, a one-hour special that will pay tribute to the people of Mississippi and the entire Gulf region. The [...]
Little Steven’s Underground Garage Girls of Summer Tribute
July 16th, 2010 |
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WHAT’S SUMMER WITHOUT GIRLS?
Starting July 16, Little Steven pays tribute to the girls of summer with classic songs on his nationally syndicated radio show, Little Steven’s Underground Garage. From Aerosmith’s “Girls of Summer” and The Rolling Stones’ “Lady Jane” to the Beach Boys’ “Help Me Rhonda,” Bob Dylan’s “Absolutely Sweet Marie” and beyond, Van Zandt will spin some of the most memorable songs about women in rock & roll. In addition, Van Zandt will honor the Alabama 3′s “Jacqueline” as this week’s “Coolest Song in the World.”
Go here for a full schedule of local affiliates and air times.
In the meantime, here’s one FROM some of our favorite girls of summer.
Jerry Garcia Tribute at AT&T Park
July 9th, 2010 |
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SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS ANNOUNCE PLANS FOR JERRY GARCIA TRIBUTE NIGHT ON AUGUST 9, BOB WEIR & MICKEY HART TO PERFORM
 Grateful Dead |
The San Francisco Giants will pay tribute to music legend Jerry Garcia on Monday, August 9, when they
face the Chicago Cubs at 7:15 p.m. Garcia and the Grateful Dead are synonymous with San Francisco and each year the City celebrates “the
days between” which are the days within Garcia’s birthday (August 1) and the day of his passing (August 9).
San Francisco’s ‘Dead Heads’ and music fans alike will gather at AT&T Park to pay homage to Jerry Garcia on the
15th anniversary of his passing. Fans who purchase a special event ticket will receive a seat in the Jerry Garcia
designated section at AT&T Park; a limited edition Jerry Garcia/Giants themed bobblehead, portraying Garcia’s
National Anthem performance at Candlestick Park back on April 12, 1993; and a portion of the proceeds will benefit
the Jerry Garcia and Grateful Dead inspired Rex Foundation. Tickets can be purchased by visiting http://www.sfgiants.com/specialevents or by calling 415-972-
2233.
All fans attending the game will be treated to pre-game, live musical performances from some of San Francisco’s
most popular Jerry Garcia and Grateful Dead cover bands and a home plate ceremony featuring a video tribute to
Garcia with many of his family members in attendance. Garcia’s daughter, Annabelle Garcia, will throw out the
ceremonial first pitch and Grateful Dead member Bob Weir will perform the National Anthem and Grateful Dead’s Mickey Hart will lead fans in a special
7th Inning Stretch celebration. In an attempt to set an official Guinness World Record for the world’s largest kazoo
ensemble, Hart will lead more than 7,000 kazoo playing fans in “Take Me Out To The Ball Game.”
For fans interested in attending a Jerry Garcia/Grateful Dead VIP Party, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in AT&T Park’s new
Triples Alley location, a limited number of tickets are available for purchase. This event will include an exclusive
Q&A session with Garcia’s family members, friends and Rex board members. Grateful Dead band mates Bob Weir
and Mickey Hart will also be in attendance. KNBR’s morning show host Paul McCaffrey will moderate the discussion.
A Jerry Garcia and Grateful Dead cover band will hold a private show for those in attendance. Tickets are available
for $175 and include access to this premium space; a Lower Box game ticket; the limited edition Jerry Garcia
bobblehead; food and beverages; and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Jerry Garcia and Grateful Dead
inspired Rex Foundation. Tickets to this event can be purchased by visiting http://www.sfgiants.com/specialevents or by calling 415-972-
2233.
Italy’’s MJ tribute concert cancelled
June 12th, 2010 |
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A tribute concert scheduled to take place in Rome, Italy on the first anniversary of Michael Jackson’s death has been cancelled.
The ”MJM Tribute” was due to take place at the city’’s Stadio Olimpico venue on 25 June (10) but has been cancelled following furious protests from the late King of Pop’s brother Randy, reports the [...]
‘Date Night’ – hilarious tribute to marriage
April 9th, 2010 |
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Film: “Date Night”; Director: Shawn Levy; Cast: Steve Carell, Tina Fey, Mark Wahlberg, Taraji P. Henson, Jimmi Simpson, William Fichtner, Mark Ruffalo, James Franco; Rating: ***
As individuals, we go through it. But a married couple going through a mid-life crisis can be tragic, or if you believe director Shawn Levy, it could be hilarious.
Phil (Steve [...]
Tribute paid at ÄinÄ‘ić grave
March 12th, 2010 |
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Family members and state officials paid their respects to late Prime Minister Zoran ÄinÄ‘ić laying wreaths and flowers at his grave in Belgrade. ÄinÄ‘ić’s widow Ružica and his son Luka arrived to the cemetery with President Boris Tadić, Prime Minister Mirko Cvetković, Deputy Prime Minister Božidar Äelić, and Defense Minister Dragan Å utanovac.
Farrah Fawcett left out of Oscars’ ‘Stars We Lost’ tribute
March 8th, 2010 |
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Farrah Fawcett, who passed away last year, was not included in the “Stars We Lost” tribute at the Oscars.
The segment opened with a portrait of Patrick Swayze, but made no mention of the ‘Charlie’s Angels’ star.
“What happened to a tribute to Farrah Fawcett?” Fox News quoted one commenter as saying.
Another commenter posted: “Did I [...]