Showing posts with label Eurythmics. Show all posts
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Monday, June 12, 2023
TJR and Robert Kinsler celebrate album releases of 1983
Monday, October 28, 2019
Music Legends Inspire Anew via Highly-Anticipated Returns
Albums from two bona fide Rock and Roll Hall of Famers as well several exciting titles from rediscovered artists make for a diverse field of notable new releases.
Artist: Neil Young with Crazy Horse
Title: Colorado (Reprise)
You might like if you enjoy: Neil Young, Pearl Jam
Tell me more: Listening to the eagerly-awaited return from Neil Young with Crazy Horse (Colorado) is akin to catching up with a beloved old friend. From the gentle melodies and approach on the aptly-pegged "Olden Days," wistful "Milky Way" and tender "Eternity" to the blistering "Shut It Down" and "Help Me Loose My Mind," the album finds Young, guitarist-keyboardist Nils Lofgren, bassist Billy Talbot and drummer Ralph Molina locked in and firing on all cylinders. Colorado is the troupe's first effort since 2012's stellar Psychedelic Pill, and the release is often focused squarely on the plight of planet Earth, notably the aforementioned "Green Is Blue" and "Shut It Down." Young's keen observations are told with an urgency that proves he has lost none of his celebrated mettle over the past 50+ years. The 13-minute "She Showed Me Love" revisits the territory of some his most potent rockers with Crazy Horse while the acoustic gems "I Do" and "Think Of Me" recall the quiet Americana-swept beauty displayed across his classic 1992 Harvest Moon album. Information: NeilYoung.com.
Artist: Ringo Starr
Title: What's My Name? (UMe)
You might like if you enjoy: The Beatles, Ringo Starr
Tell me more: It is hard to believe that What's My Name? is Ringo Starr's 20th solo album. But anyone who has seen Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band in recent years knows the former Beatle and world's most famous purveyor of "peace and love" continues to release fun and spirited albums featuring his winning signature rock 'n' roll sound. Starr's new album has plenty to celebrate, from the celebratory "Life is Good" and "Thank God for Music" to the shimmering "Magic" (bolstered by Steve Lukather's artful and flashy guitar work) and scintillating "Send Love Spread Peace" to the genuinely funky "Gotta Get Up to Get Down" (featuring Joe Walsh on vocals and guitar). This writer's favorite track is the soulful rocker "Better Days"; that track features some of the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer's best-ever lead vocals amidst a soundscape that actually draws comparisons with some of Duran Duran's best-known modern rockers. There are several classics covered here, the best being a tender take on John Lennon's "Grow Old With Me" featuring Paul McCartney on bass and backing vocals. The album closes out with the exuberant Colin Hay-penned title cut, the perfect way to wrap up the disc. High-profile guests abound across What's My Name? including bassist Nathan East (Fourplay), keyboardist Benmont Tench (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers) and guitarist Dave Stewart (the Eurythmics). Information: RingoStarr.com.
Artist: Disturbed Furniture
Title: Continuous Pleasures (Arevarc Records)
You might like if you enjoy: Ride, Siouxsie & The Banshees, Mazzy Star, Blondie
Tell me more: When Disturbed Furniture reunited two years ago to perform and record new music it marked the return of an important player from New York's early 1980s underground music scene. Now the band's five-song EP Continuous Pleasures is available and is re-introducing the art rockers' timeless approach to a new generation of savvy listeners. The vibe and sound here recalls groundbreaking bands such as Ride and Mazzy Star, but with the unique approach of singer Alexa Hunter, guitarist Jorge Arevalo Mateus, drummer Mick Oakleaf and bassist Shin Sakaino adding something special to the mix. A blend of indie rock, poetic spoken word and world music tinges, the five-song disc will hopefully serve as fire for the creation of a full-length LP from the band soon. The range of emotions and sounds probed range from the post-punk push of "Hit or a Miss" and dreamy sheen of "Halo of Pain" to the Latin-tinged feel of "Angel of Losses," the latter a beautiful showcase for Hunter's dynamic soprano and Mateus' nuanced guitar textures. Information: www.DisturbedFurniture.com.
Artist: Jimmy "Duck" Holmes
Title: Cypress Grove (Easy Eye Sound Recordings)
You might like if you enjoy: Robert Johnson, Willie Dixon, Marcus King, Otis Taylor
Tell me more: The Dan Auerbach-produced Cypress Grove is truly a celebration of the otherworldly talents of bluesman Jimmy "Duck" Holmes, a 72-year-old great whose sound connects listeners with the Delta blues of the early 20th century. On the newly-issued Cypress Grove, Holmes is joined by a parade of notable guests including guitarist Marcus King, drummer Sam Bacco, bassist Eric Deaton and aforementioned Auerbach who collectively recreate the experience of dropping by Holmes' Blue Front Cafe in Bentonia, Mississippi on a Saturday night. The sound here is not confined to the past, but rather serves as a time tunnel that blends past and present as the freewheeling Holmes often defies rigid and repeating chord progressions in favor of hypnotic grooves (just listen to "Goin' Away Baby," "Little Red Rooster" and "All Night Long"). Other standouts on the excellent album include "Hard Times" (where Holmes tackles Skip James' song to the lone accompaniment of his own guitar), the rough-and-tumble acoustics of "Devil Got My Woman" and his confessional "Gonna Get Old Someday." Information: EasyEyeSound.com.
Artist: Grace Potter
Title: Daylight (Fantasy)
You might like if you enjoy: Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, Beth Hart
Tell me more: Grace Potter's Daylight marks a strong return for the singer/multi-instrumentalist, whose last album Midnight was released back in 2015. This time around Potter continues her mostly-successful quest to blend rock, soul, blues and Americana in creative and artful ways. The soulful blues of "Love Is Love," loose retro rocker "On My Way," rootsy acoustic nugget "Shout It Out" and Motown-mining "Back To Me" (the latter featuring the contributions of Lucius) will hit home for fans of the songstress who has always impressed me in concert. The shining gem on the disc is the stunning ballad "Release," an affecting turn about letting go of someone you love; it doesn't hurt that Potter delivers some of the most emotive singing of her career on that track and across the disc. Information: GracePotter.com.
Robert Kinsler
Title: Colorado (Reprise)
You might like if you enjoy: Neil Young, Pearl Jam
Tell me more: Listening to the eagerly-awaited return from Neil Young with Crazy Horse (Colorado) is akin to catching up with a beloved old friend. From the gentle melodies and approach on the aptly-pegged "Olden Days," wistful "Milky Way" and tender "Eternity" to the blistering "Shut It Down" and "Help Me Loose My Mind," the album finds Young, guitarist-keyboardist Nils Lofgren, bassist Billy Talbot and drummer Ralph Molina locked in and firing on all cylinders. Colorado is the troupe's first effort since 2012's stellar Psychedelic Pill, and the release is often focused squarely on the plight of planet Earth, notably the aforementioned "Green Is Blue" and "Shut It Down." Young's keen observations are told with an urgency that proves he has lost none of his celebrated mettle over the past 50+ years. The 13-minute "She Showed Me Love" revisits the territory of some his most potent rockers with Crazy Horse while the acoustic gems "I Do" and "Think Of Me" recall the quiet Americana-swept beauty displayed across his classic 1992 Harvest Moon album. Information: NeilYoung.com.
Title: What's My Name? (UMe)
You might like if you enjoy: The Beatles, Ringo Starr
Tell me more: It is hard to believe that What's My Name? is Ringo Starr's 20th solo album. But anyone who has seen Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band in recent years knows the former Beatle and world's most famous purveyor of "peace and love" continues to release fun and spirited albums featuring his winning signature rock 'n' roll sound. Starr's new album has plenty to celebrate, from the celebratory "Life is Good" and "Thank God for Music" to the shimmering "Magic" (bolstered by Steve Lukather's artful and flashy guitar work) and scintillating "Send Love Spread Peace" to the genuinely funky "Gotta Get Up to Get Down" (featuring Joe Walsh on vocals and guitar). This writer's favorite track is the soulful rocker "Better Days"; that track features some of the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer's best-ever lead vocals amidst a soundscape that actually draws comparisons with some of Duran Duran's best-known modern rockers. There are several classics covered here, the best being a tender take on John Lennon's "Grow Old With Me" featuring Paul McCartney on bass and backing vocals. The album closes out with the exuberant Colin Hay-penned title cut, the perfect way to wrap up the disc. High-profile guests abound across What's My Name? including bassist Nathan East (Fourplay), keyboardist Benmont Tench (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers) and guitarist Dave Stewart (the Eurythmics). Information: RingoStarr.com.
Title: Continuous Pleasures (Arevarc Records)
You might like if you enjoy: Ride, Siouxsie & The Banshees, Mazzy Star, Blondie
Tell me more: When Disturbed Furniture reunited two years ago to perform and record new music it marked the return of an important player from New York's early 1980s underground music scene. Now the band's five-song EP Continuous Pleasures is available and is re-introducing the art rockers' timeless approach to a new generation of savvy listeners. The vibe and sound here recalls groundbreaking bands such as Ride and Mazzy Star, but with the unique approach of singer Alexa Hunter, guitarist Jorge Arevalo Mateus, drummer Mick Oakleaf and bassist Shin Sakaino adding something special to the mix. A blend of indie rock, poetic spoken word and world music tinges, the five-song disc will hopefully serve as fire for the creation of a full-length LP from the band soon. The range of emotions and sounds probed range from the post-punk push of "Hit or a Miss" and dreamy sheen of "Halo of Pain" to the Latin-tinged feel of "Angel of Losses," the latter a beautiful showcase for Hunter's dynamic soprano and Mateus' nuanced guitar textures. Information: www.DisturbedFurniture.com.
Title: Cypress Grove (Easy Eye Sound Recordings)
You might like if you enjoy: Robert Johnson, Willie Dixon, Marcus King, Otis Taylor
Tell me more: The Dan Auerbach-produced Cypress Grove is truly a celebration of the otherworldly talents of bluesman Jimmy "Duck" Holmes, a 72-year-old great whose sound connects listeners with the Delta blues of the early 20th century. On the newly-issued Cypress Grove, Holmes is joined by a parade of notable guests including guitarist Marcus King, drummer Sam Bacco, bassist Eric Deaton and aforementioned Auerbach who collectively recreate the experience of dropping by Holmes' Blue Front Cafe in Bentonia, Mississippi on a Saturday night. The sound here is not confined to the past, but rather serves as a time tunnel that blends past and present as the freewheeling Holmes often defies rigid and repeating chord progressions in favor of hypnotic grooves (just listen to "Goin' Away Baby," "Little Red Rooster" and "All Night Long"). Other standouts on the excellent album include "Hard Times" (where Holmes tackles Skip James' song to the lone accompaniment of his own guitar), the rough-and-tumble acoustics of "Devil Got My Woman" and his confessional "Gonna Get Old Someday." Information: EasyEyeSound.com.
Title: Daylight (Fantasy)
You might like if you enjoy: Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, Beth Hart
Tell me more: Grace Potter's Daylight marks a strong return for the singer/multi-instrumentalist, whose last album Midnight was released back in 2015. This time around Potter continues her mostly-successful quest to blend rock, soul, blues and Americana in creative and artful ways. The soulful blues of "Love Is Love," loose retro rocker "On My Way," rootsy acoustic nugget "Shout It Out" and Motown-mining "Back To Me" (the latter featuring the contributions of Lucius) will hit home for fans of the songstress who has always impressed me in concert. The shining gem on the disc is the stunning ballad "Release," an affecting turn about letting go of someone you love; it doesn't hurt that Potter delivers some of the most emotive singing of her career on that track and across the disc. Information: GracePotter.com.
Robert Kinsler
Friday, February 07, 2014
PAUL MCCARTNEY AND RINGO STARR TO PERFORM TOGETHER ON BEATLES SPECIAL THIS SUNDAY, FEB. 9, 2014
I think all I need to do is let this press release stand on its own. Simply put, I can't wait to watch this special on Sunday night!
Entertainment Special Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Beatles' Legendary U.S. Debut Performance on "The Ed Sullivan Show," and Will Air Exactly 50 Years to the Day, Date and Time of the Original Event
All-Star Lineup Features The Beatles LOVE by Cirque du Soleil, Kate Beckinsale, Jeff Bridges, Gary Clark Jr., Johnny Depp, Dave Grohl, Eric Idle, Imagine Dragons, Alicia Keys & John Legend, Anna Kendrick, David Letterman, LL COOL J, Jeff Lynne, Maroon 5, John Mayer & Keith Urban, Brad Paisley & Pharrell Williams, Katy Perry, Sean Penn, Ed Sheeran, Joe Walsh, Stevie Wonder, and a One-Night Only Reunion of Eurythmics' Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart
Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr to perform together on
'THE BEATLES: THE NIGHT
THAT CHANGED AMERICA –
A GRAMMY® SALUTE'
on Sunday night, Feb. 9, at 8 p.m. on CBS
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| Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr together again! |
All-Star Lineup Features The Beatles LOVE by Cirque du Soleil, Kate Beckinsale, Jeff Bridges, Gary Clark Jr., Johnny Depp, Dave Grohl, Eric Idle, Imagine Dragons, Alicia Keys & John Legend, Anna Kendrick, David Letterman, LL COOL J, Jeff Lynne, Maroon 5, John Mayer & Keith Urban, Brad Paisley & Pharrell Williams, Katy Perry, Sean Penn, Ed Sheeran, Joe Walsh, Stevie Wonder, and a One-Night Only Reunion of Eurythmics' Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart
Paul McCartney and Ringo
Starr will perform together on "The
Beatles: The Night That Changed America – A GRAMMY® Salute," airing
this Sunday,
Feb. 9, 8 – 10:30 p.m. ET/PT on the CBS Television Network. The primetime entertainment special — presented
by The Recording Academy®, AEG
Ehrlich Ventures and CBS — will celebrate the remarkable legacy of the
seven-time GRAMMY-winning group the Beatles and their groundbreaking first
appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show." The show, which taped on
Monday, Jan. 27, the day after the 56th Annual GRAMMY
Awards®, will
be broadcast in HDTV and 5.1 surround sound and airs exactly 50 years to the
day, date, and time of the original event. Originally slated to be a two-hour
event, the special has added an additional half-hour given the overwhelming success of the taping, a
wealth of archival material, and new interviews.
The all-star lineup for this
historic event features performances and/or presentations by: The
Beatles LOVE by Cirque du Soleil, Kate Beckinsale, Jeff Bridges, Gary
Clark Jr., Johnny Depp, Dave Grohl, Eric Idle, Imagine
Dragons, Alicia Keys &
John Legend, Anna Kendrick, David
Letterman, LL COOL J, Jeff Lynne, Maroon
5, John Mayer & Keith Urban, Brad
Paisley & Pharrell Williams, Katy
Perry, Sean Penn,Ed Sheeran, Joe
Walsh, Stevie Wonder,
and a one-night only reunion of Eurythmics' Annie Lennox andDave Stewart. The house band for the
event includes notable musicians Kenny Aronoff (drums), Lenny Castro
(percussion), Chris Caswell (keyboard), Peter Frampton (guitar), Rami Jaffee
(organ), Steve Lukather (guitar), Greg Phillinganes (keyboard), and Don Was
(bass), who also served as musical director.
The special also will feature: David
Letterman interviewing Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr at the iconic Ed Sullivan
Theater on Feb. 4; recollections from three fans who were in the audience for
the Beatles' first performance on "The Ed Sullivan Show"; and
interviews with three people who worked at the show and were there the night
this milestone event took place.
"The Beatles: The Night That Changed
America – A GRAMMY Salute" will commemorate the 50th anniversary of one of
the most historic moments in music and television. Featuring today's top
artists covering songs performed by the Fab Four that momentous evening in 1964
and other Beatles classics through the years, the show also will include
footage from that landmark Sunday night, as well as other archival material. In
addition, various presenters will help highlight and contextualize the musical,
cultural and historical impact of the group and this legendary performance.
The Beatles' first appearance on "The Ed
Sullivan Show" is one of the most watched television events ever — with 74
million people tuning in to watch the group perform five songs during the
variety hour. It is considered by many historians and critics as one of the
most important moments in music and television.
"The Night That Changed America: A
GRAMMY Salute To The Beatles" is produced by AEG Ehrlich Ventures, LLC.
Ken Ehrlich is the executive producer, Rac Clark is co-executive producer,
Gregg Gelfand is director, and David Wild and Ken Ehrlich are the writers.
Following is a list of performances on
"The Beatles: The Night That Changed America – A GRAMMY Salute":
Maroon 5 "All My Loving"
"Ticket To Ride"
John Mayer & Keith Urban: "Don't Let Me Down"
Ed Sheeran: "In My Life"
Imagine Dragons: "Revolution"
Stevie Wonder: "We Can Work It Out"
Alicia Keys & John Legend: "Let It Be"
Katy Perry: "Yesterday"
Eurythmics: "The Fool On The Hill"
Dave Grohl & Jeff Lynne: "Hey Bulldog"
Brad Paisley & Pharrell Williams
w/The Beatles LOVE by Cirque du Soleil: "Here Comes The Sun"
Jeff Lynne & Joe Walsh: "Something"
Gary Clark Jr., Dave Grohl & Joe Walsh: "While My Guitar Gently Weeps"
Ringo Starr: "Matchbox," "Boys," "Yellow Submarine"
Paul McCartney: "I Saw Her Standing There," "Get Back," "Birthday"
All-Star Finale: "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band," "With A Little Help From My Friends," "Hey Jude."
"Ticket To Ride"
John Mayer & Keith Urban: "Don't Let Me Down"
Ed Sheeran: "In My Life"
Imagine Dragons: "Revolution"
Stevie Wonder: "We Can Work It Out"
Alicia Keys & John Legend: "Let It Be"
Katy Perry: "Yesterday"
Eurythmics: "The Fool On The Hill"
Dave Grohl & Jeff Lynne: "Hey Bulldog"
Brad Paisley & Pharrell Williams
w/The Beatles LOVE by Cirque du Soleil: "Here Comes The Sun"
Jeff Lynne & Joe Walsh: "Something"
Gary Clark Jr., Dave Grohl & Joe Walsh: "While My Guitar Gently Weeps"
Ringo Starr: "Matchbox," "Boys," "Yellow Submarine"
Paul McCartney: "I Saw Her Standing There," "Get Back," "Birthday"
All-Star Finale: "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band," "With A Little Help From My Friends," "Hey Jude."
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