XFM 25 RUN DMC “Raising Hell” Documentary
25 / 7: “Raising Hell” July. by Xfm 25 on Mixcloud n July 1986, Run DMC released their 3rd studio album “Raising Hell”. The record was produced by Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin – and featured the worldwide hits “Walk This Way” and “It’s Tricky”. “Raising Hell” was an immediate success which took hip hop […]
Music Review: Rene Marie – Voice of My Beautiful Country
By Michael Pascua, BLOGCRITICS.ORG There are days when I feel underwhelmed by music, but gems like Rene Marie wake me up from my funk. Her album Voice of My Beautiful Country is a creative take on several classics. The album is split into three sections: the introductory two tracks, the Imagination Medley, and Voice of […]
Amy Winehouse’s goddaughter performs at UK fest
By MESFIN FEKADU – Associated Press EASTNOR CASTLE DEER PARK, England (AP) — Amy Winehouse’s 15-year-old goddaughter performed an outstanding set at the Big Chill music festival, mirroring her late mentor by closing her show with a cover of Winehouse’s “Love Is a Losing Game.” Dionne Bromfield got teary-eyed when she performed the song, barely […]
VIBE’s Summer of Celebs in Swim Wear Goes To The ‘Burbs with DMC and Zuri
By: beheard Here we are again with another installment of our summer series with DMC (Darryl McDaniels) and his wife Zuri! The couple took notes from good ol’ American pastimes (and paintings), posing in front of a BBQ grill and various backyard setups. Parodying the famous painting American Gothic, the duo brought an urban, modern-day […]
Theater Review: ‘The Shoemaker’
Written by:Lori Alamia Place yourself in someone else’s shoes… Quite a bit of theater is for entertainment purposes and a fun escape from reality. Yet, there is also some theater that delves deeper. Its purpose is to make us think and explore social and psychological issues. It is this latter kind of theater that Cause […]
NEW YORK TIMES FEATURES -Idan Raichel
Israeli Singer of the World By RAPHAEL MINDER MADRID — Idan Raichel, who was recently voted Israel’s musician of the decade in polls conducted by Israeli news media, is no ordinary ambassador for his country. The Israeli singer and musician Idan Raichel before a recent concert in Madrid. Idan Raichel during a dress rehearsal for […]
The Shoemaker
Article Written by Natalie Goldberg The Shoemaker Written by Susan Charlotte Directed by Antony Marseliss Cast: Danny Aiello, Alma Cuervo, Lucy DeVito I myself have never been to the Washington DC Holocaust Memorial. I’ve heard it’s fairly heartbreaking, and, even though I often push my Jewish religion aside, I feel it might affect me too […]
Helen Mirren and Jeffrey Tambor at Rebecca Pidgeon’s Show
Singer/songwriter Rebecca Pidgeon recently performed in the East Village at Rockwell Hall previewing material from her upcoming album Slingshot. Attending her show were Jeffrey Tambor and Helen Mirren who, along with Rebecca, will be appearing in the upcoming untitled Phil Spector biopic , written/directed by David Mamet. Known for her compelling live performances, Rebecca is […]
Danny Aiello turns his grief into stage fuel
AP By MARK KENNEDY – AP Drama Writer NEW YORK (AP) — These days, Danny Aiello is pouring his personal tragedy into a national one. The Academy Award-nominated actor, still reeling from the death last year of his 53-year-old son from pancreatic cancer, has found solace in the strangest of places: Sept. 11, 2001. The […]
A Word With: Danny Aiello – Emotional Guy, Speaking for Others
By FELICIA R.LEE Danny Aiello, a big guy with a big New Yawk accent, is best known for roles like Sal, the boisterous pizzeria owner in Spike Lee’s 1989 film, “Do the Right Thing,” which won him an Oscar nomination. In the play “The Shoemaker,” which is now in previews and opens on Sunday at […]
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy will swing into Meijer Gardens on Thursday
By Laura Michels | The Grand Rapids Press GRAND RAPIDS — Big Bad Voodoo Daddy thrives on the energy generated from playing in front of a live audience, said trumpeter Glen “The Kid” Marhevka. IF YOU GO Big Bad Voodoo Daddy When: 6:30 p.m. Thursday Where: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, 1000 East Beltline […]
Blues you can use
What do you get when you cross some of the world’s great blues artists and a summer weekend in Maine? Why, the North Atlantic Blues Festival, of course. By Ray Routhier rrouthier@mainetoday.com Staff Writer Robert Cray likes blues festivals. As a guitarist and singer known mainly for the blues, he’ll readily admit that he doesn’t […]
Aiming for ‘the emotional G-spot’
Article by: BRITT ROBSON , Special to the Star Tribune Jubilant jazz singer Rene Marie has come a long way from her door-knocking days as a Jehovah’s Witness. Onstage, jazz vocalist Rene Marie is spontaneous, feisty and soulful, dressed with a charismatic flair. Those who see her Tuesday at the Dakota Jazz Club might have […]
René Marie – July 7-10 at the Jazz Standard
Written by Derek Harrison Colorado-based jazz singer René Marie credits music with giving her the confidence to leave an abusive marriage at the age of 40 and dive into a singing career. Now, 15 years later, she is an accomplished recording artist, performer and composer. Her latest album “Voice of my Beautiful Country” is a […]