Mary J Blige: Mitch Winehouse ‘gave me the chance to hug Amy through him’
Soul icon speaks about her meeting with the late singer’s father in a forthcoming interview with the Observer By Harriet Gibsone theguardian.com Mary J Blige has talked about her sadness following Amy Winehouse’s death, and revealed how this prompted her to pay a visit to the late singer’s father, Mitch. The nine-time Grammy-award-winning soul singer […]
It’s Tricky To Rock A Comic – RUN-DMC.’s Darryl McDaniels Gets His Geek On In With An Alternate 1985 – Preview
by Rich Johnston Hip Hop loves comics. Comics love hip hop. And this is the latest mash between the two. An alternative 1985, in New York City, in a time of racial and social turmoil. With the rise of the Guardian Angels – but these ones have superpowers. And one suspicious of this activity […]
LI Music Hall of Fame gala on tap
BY BILL SAN ANTONIO Record executive Clive Davis, the Billy Joel Band and rapper Darryl “DMC” McDaniels will lead this year’s induction class into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame during its fifth-annual gala on Oct. 23 at the Paramount in Huntington. The class also includes singer Debbie Gibson, promoter Ros Delsener, actress and […]
Robert Cray on Being a Blues Legend: “At the End of the Day, You Have to Play Tomorrow”
Prior to 1986, Robert Cray was just another talented blues guitarist wondering where his next gig was going to be. But after the Strong Persuader album and the hit single “Smoking Gun,” Cray became a viable commercial proposition across several genres. Cray has parlayed that success into a four- decade-long career that has earned him […]
Soul purpose: Local musicians unite for a quadruple album release
by Edwin Arnaudin Laura Reed describes Asheville as “a fusion city” with an unapologetic, intuitive soul scene that brings in elements of jazz, hip-hop and funk. Juan Holladay, guitarist and lead vocalist for The Secret B-Sides, sees the genre as broader still: “For me, ‘soul music’ is the music that energizes a community to be […]
Blurtonline.com Review: LAURA REED – The Awakening
BY FRED MILLS In an earlier incarnation, songstress Laura Reed was a diminutive-and-dreadlocked dynamo fronting the much-loved Deep Pocket, a funk & soul, reggae-informed jam band that wowed audience throughout the Carolinas region and beyond. Yours truly saw ‘em perform a number of times in Asheville during the ‘00s and can testify to Reed’s huge-lunged, […]
Amy Winehouse sculpture to take centre stage in north London market
Written By: Hannah Ellis-Petersen A sculpture to commemorate Amy Winehouse is to be unveiled at Camden market, near the singer’s last home. The memorial, which has been designed by Scott Eaton, will be a life-size brass sculpture of Winehouse and will stand at the centre of the Stables market, a short walk from the townhouse […]
Laura Reed Album Release
Laura Reed South African born singer/songwriter Laura Reed has been captivating audiences globally with her dynamic vocals, vulnerable songwriting, and inspiring live performances. Laura cut her teeth as an artist early on, performing at coffee shops and street corners from age 16 throughout North Carolina. Laura currently resides in Nashville, Tennessee where she was beckoned […]
Do The Right Thing 25 Year Anniversary: A Beats Music Experience
5 years ago, Do The Right Thing was released. Follow Spike Lee as he strolls down memory lane (in this case, Stuyvesant Avenue) with the cast from the iconic film and residents of the legendary block. Then, enjoy the 25th Anniversary Block Party with guests Dave Chappelle, Wesley Snipes, Yasiin Bey (aka Mos Def), Erykah […]
George Perris – I will wait for you (official video clip)
“I will wait for you” from the album ‘Picture This’. The video was shot in Asbury Park, NJ, USA and directed by William DeVizia.
Laura Reed ‘Dragging My Heart’ – OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO
Singer-Songwriter & NBC-TV 40 News Anchor MICHELLE DAWN MOONEY and BAND joins PHIL VASSAR on August 24th at the Levoy Theatre in Millville, NJ
(August 14, 2014) — Singer-songwriter and NBC-TV News Anchor Michelle Dawn Mooney will be performing with her band Sunday, August 24th at the Levoy Theatre in Millville, NJ. The Michelle Dawn Mooney Band will be the support act for award winning singer-songwriter Phil Vassar. http://www.philvassar.com Doors open at 6:30pm. “I’m thrilled to have the opportunity […]
Universal Launches Sinfini Music in Australia
By Lars Brandle Universal Music has pressed the button on its classical portal Sinfini Music in Australia — marking the service’s first expansion step outside the U.K. Speaking ahead of Wednesday’s launch, Universal Music Australia Classics & Jazz GM Cyrus Meher-Homji said Australia was an obvious choice for a classical push. “We have a vibrant […]
Laura Reed Debuts Her Solo Album “The Awakening”
by Jane Roser Singer/songwriter Laura Reed’s musical background is eclectic and adventurous. Hailing from South Africa, Reed spent her childhood surrounded by the influences of African music, as well as her parent’s love of Motown. Though all of that influenced the music she plays today, it was an Earth, Wind and Fire concert Reed attended […]