Kris Allen, Adam Lambert, Allison Iraheta Illustrate Personal Styles In Elle Nov 14, 2009
" Just to illustrate the contrast of the singers' styles, Zee dressed Allen in Lambert-style wings and platforms a look the "Idol" winner clearly can't pull off. But in the real spread, Allen embraces his "soulful quality" in a tie, vest and skinny black pants, holding an acoustic guitar. "He's like a young Chris Isaak who can sing in a stadium and make every person feel like it's a one-on-one performance," Zee wrote. As for the only lady in the group, Zee wanted to keep Iraheta's personal... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Adam Lambert 'For Your Entertainment,' Debut Album Released Monday, November 23, 2009 Nov 5, 2009
Four of the tracks on "For Your Entertainment" are produced by Rob Cavallo, the A-list producer who has worked with Green Day, My Chemical Romance, David Cook, Alanis Morisette, Chris Isaak, Paramore, Jewel, Shinedown and Dave Matthews Band. Cavallo produced "Music Again," "Soaked," "Sure Fire Winners" and the bonus track, "Time For Miracles," from the soundtrack to the new motion picture, "2012.". (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
From Facebook to television, we are all playing roles carefully crafted - by us Oct 18, 2009
Larry David did not invent celebrity self-adaptation, of course, although since 2000 a number of celebrities have followed his lead, regularly playing versions of themselves on TV. Indeed, the decade that saw the boom in social networking has been a heyday of self as self on TV. Not counting guest spots by the likes of Kate Winslet and Daniel Radcliffe on Extras, the list includes The Chris Isaak Show in 2001, Fat Actress with Kirstie Alley in 2005, Tori Spelling s So NoTORIous in 2006, and now... (Boston Globe)
Grid: 4 athletes' picks Oct 8, 2009
The Pop Culture Grid - Extra Mustard - SI.com. Pop Culture Meets Sports Culture on Extra Mustard. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Hits and humour - star shticks with success Sep 24, 2009
Cut above the rest Chris Isaak in full flow ... Though his trademark hairstyle may have flattened out, Chris Isaak is still the consummate campy, retro rock star at 53 ... Isaak's sense of humour, particularly about himself, is well known, as evidenced in The Chris Isaak Show, a tongue-in-cheek sitcom about the singer and his band. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
The night I lost my woman to sexy Texy Sep 10, 2009
Maybe there's only one way to lift this black-magic Tex-hex you have over my woman: I'm going to buy her tickets to see Chris Isaak in concert at the Palais next week. He's even higher on her legal-bonk list, so if I can't have her, ya dirty ol' egg-sucking dawg, you ain't gonna have her neither. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Theory of Flight: Las Vegas' Fans Favorite Emerging Rock Band Gains a Nomination for Hollywood Music in Media Awards (HMMA) While Simultaneously Reaching One Million Views on Their MySpace Sep 3, 2009
After the success with the bands 2008 EP, A Brilliant Display, the band joined forces with Grammy nominated Los Angeles sound engineer and producer Mark Needham (The Killers, Fleetwood Mac and Chris Isaak) to help mix the 12 track debut album. On September 4 at Noon PDT, Theory of Flight will exclusively release their new music video and first single Set the Night on Fire on their website. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
New on DVD: 'Trouble the Water,' 'Duplicity' Aug 28, 2009
A smorgasbord cast plays this rancid yarn's high and low rollers: Billy Bob Thornton, , , , Chris Isaak and. Sports. (USA Today -- Life)
Tickets for Fresno fair concerts go on sale Aug 19, 2009
More concert tickets for The Big Fresno Fair go on sale Wednesday, offering the first crack at appearances by Stone Temple Pilots, Chris Isaak, Flo Rida, Puddle of Mudd and Los Tigres Del Norte ... Tickets to see crooner Chris Isaak (Oct. (Fresno Bee)
Tap Festival Rhythm Exchange opens Friday Aug 17, 2009
Sunday, August 16, 2009. Bay Area Tap Festival and Rhythm Exchange. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Enter Here to Win Chris Isaak's I Love All Access 5 star package for the concert at the Mountain Winery August 23rd!" Aug 15, 2009
Chris Isaak's I Love All Access 5 star package includes: 2 tickets in one of the first 10 rows, meet and greet and photo op with Chris Isaak prior to the show, an autographed Chris Isaak photo, exclusive Chris Isaak gift bag (includes original sketch by Chris), crowd free merchandise shopping and a discount coupon to the Chris Isaak online store. VIP parking tickets and special dining packages for the 2009 Concert Season are on sale now at or. (KSBW 8, CA)
An American Indian's Journey in the Land of Indian Casinos Aug 13, 2009
I didn't dare tell anyone that the mix I was listening to included Cyndi Lauper, Chris Isaak, and My Morning Jacket. I lost. (Slate)
Seahawks DT Craig Terrill rocks on Aug 6, 2009
"Playing what he calls "American rock" that is heavy on guitar riffs with a relentless pace, Terrill's played at the Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery in suburban Woodinville, where Elvis Costello, Jackson Browne, Lyle Lovett, Diana Krall, Chris Isaak, John Legend and India.Arie are playing this summer.He's played the House of Blues in Chicago. He's headlined shows at Seattle's trendy Triple Door as recently as June, singing original titles such as "Tippecanoe County" and "Indiana Boy. "The latter... (Muscatine Journal, IO)
SEAHAWKS CAMP: It's a rock 'n' roll lifestyle for Terrill Aug 6, 2009
Michelle Winery in suburban Woodinville, where Elvis Costello, Jackson Browne, Lyle Lovett, Diana Krall, Chris Isaak, John Legend and India. Arie are playing this summer. (Missoulian, MT)
The Concerts at Wente Vineyards Announces "Staycation 4-Pack" for Select Shows Jul 29, 2009
Offer Includes Steve Miller Band, Gretchen Wilson, Diana Krall, Elvis Costello and Chris Isaak Concerts ... Steve Miller Band, Wednesday, July 29Gretchen Wilson, Monday, August 3Diana Krall, Thursday, August 13Elvis Costello, Wednesday, August 19Chris Isaak, Thursday, August 27. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Critic’s corner Jul 27, 2009
The excellent cast features Steve Zahn, Johnathon Schaech, Tom Everett Scott, and Liv Tyler (with uncredited cameos from a host of cool kids including Jonathan Demme and Chris Isaak). The flick is as shiny and bubbly and irresistible as the tunes. (Boston Globe)
Fresno fair adds hip-hop star Drake Jul 24, 2009
In addition to that show, the fair has also announced Chris Isaak has been added for Oct. 9. Tickets cost $20 and $25. (Fresno Bee)
The outside world Jul 24, 2009
Sept. 4, Chris Isaak, Chateau Ste ... Sept. 4, Chris Isaak, Chateau Ste. (Juneau Empire)
Murphys church holds a fundraiser Jul 23, 2009
Prizes include a diamond pendant set in white gold, a one-week stay in a two-bedroom condo at Lake Tahoe, dinner and concert tickets for two to see Chris Isaak at Ironstone Vineyards, a 100 certificate to Family 4 Fitness, rappel and zipline adventures at Moaning Caverns; two ski-lift passes at Bear Valley and a set of three hurricane candle lamps from Middleton s.. First Congregational Church of Murphys is the site of the historic church built in 1856 at the corner of Church and Algiers... (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Daisy Bakers subject of lawsuit Jul 23, 2009
Songs by Marvin Gaye, Prince, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Chris Isaak were among six performed at the nightclub in February 2007 and December 2008 without permission from the copyright holders, according to a suit filed July 21 in U.S. District Court in Albany. The lawsuit seeks between $750 and $30,000 in damages for each of the six alleged copyright infringements. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Michaels play well together Jul 15, 2009
This isn t innovation, in itself; stars from Chris Isaak to Sarah Silverman to Tori Spelling have played absurdist versions of themselves for the purposes of TV. Still, it s a conceit that curls in on itself so perfectly that it threatens to be annoying. But Michael and Michael Have Issues works because it s funny, and it s funny because of its chemistry. (Boston Globe)
Celebrity birthdays for the week of June 21-27 Jun 18, 2009
Singer Chris Isaak is 53. Singer Patty Smyth is 52. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Vandalism evidence offers telltale clue (25) Jun 3, 2009
At some point she discovered that while she had been enjoying the music of Chris Isaak and Ziggy Marley, someone had found her gold Buick Century and heavily keyed one side. When she showed police the damage, an officer asked if she knew anyone who might have wanted to hurt her car. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Live blogging the MTV Movie Awards Jun 1, 2009
Miley CyrusForest WhitakerJim CarreyLeAnn Rimes and Chris IsaakRobStenThe 2009 MTV Movie Awards are on from 9 to 11 p.m. Sunday, May 31 ... Chris Isaak and LeAnn Rimes perform Jizz in My Pants and Im on a Boat. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Twilight Wins Big at MTV Awards Jun 1, 2009
Singers LeAnn Rimes and Chris Isaak and actor Forest Whitaker performed a very odd medley of Andy s digital shorts. Previews of Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen, New Moon and Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince were shown. (Suite101.com)
MTV Movie Awards recap: Plenty of REAL WTF moments Jun 1, 2009
Chris Isaak and Lee-Ann Rimes perform Jizz in My Pants and Im on a Boat. Forest Whitaker, Oscar winner, performed Dick in a Box. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
'Twilight' Rules The Night At MTV Movie Awards Jun 1, 2009
Even better was a symphonic medley of his "SNL" digital-short classics "Ji-- in My Pants," "I'm On a Boat" and "Lazy Sunday" by LeAnn Rimes and Chris Isaak, with Academy Award winner Forest Whitaker bringing it all home with an operatic "Di-- in a Box.". Cracking jokes about the manscaping habits of boyfriend Zac Efron, Jonah Hill made Vanessa Hudgens really uncomfortable with his intro to the Breakthrough Performance Male award, which, of course, went to Pattinson. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Andy Samberg On Hosting MTV Movie Awards: 'I Think It Went Well!' Jun 1, 2009
Samberg who was really happy with the Lonely Island medley starring LeAnn Rimes, Chris Isaak and Forest Whitaker said he had no doubt that the "Last King of Scotland" actor could belt out "Di-- in a Box." "Forest Whitaker is a great dude," he said of the actor, who performed a singing-waiter skit when he hosted "Saturday Night Live." "He can 000021DC blow it out. I know that. I was like, 'Oh my God! He's gonna come out and kill it.' ". The awards show was filled with celebrities, but it was... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Hot acts, hot tickets May 31, 2009
Tonight, this weekend, May 5th. Tonight, this weekend, May 5th. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
A big (jazz) plus May 26, 2009
Wrapping the show up on Sunday was the odd musical pairing of Chris Isaak and Ziggy Marley. While Isaak may have had only one top 20 hit in his musical career, he has produced nine top-selling albums, been nominated for two Grammy awards, appeared in several movies, and has become a major media personality with television shows, including "The Chris Isaak Hour." Isaak's witty banter, self-deprecating humor ("these sequins are for your protection") and flawless voice, combined with his superb... (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Jazz Plus is back May 22, 2009
Saturday, May 23, has Lyle Lovett's large band and Shelby Lynne and Sunday, May 24, brings Ziggy Marley and Chris Isaak to the stage. Barring late sellouts, tickets will be available for all shows on a walk-up basis. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Yusuf attracts a crowd May 20, 2009
So were Michelle Branch, Josh Groban and Chris Isaak -- the latter accompanied by his manager's dog, Rodney. Yusuf, formerly known as Cat Stevens, believes he can help bridge gaps between cultures. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Putting it together May 19, 2009
Things wrap up on Sunday with a performance at 6:30 p.m. by Chris Isaak, best known for his pop-inspired love songs as well as his television show "The Chris Isaak Hour" on the Biography network. Four-time Grammy winner Ziggy Marley will close the festival on a funky note with a performance of reggae music. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Chicken nuggets grow on trees May 15, 2009
Jazz festival promoters say, "Come for dinner and stay for the show!" Here's a chance to trot down to the Field of Dreams and hear Joe Cocker, Lyle Lovett, Ziggy Marley, Chris Isaak, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Shelby Lynne and many more stars, whether strictly jazz or not. Sonoma Jazz Plus will offer a "complete dinner ... for under 10" at the "SJ+ Bistro," where chef Bryan Martinez of Napa's Kinyon. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Chris Isaak will bring rockabilly to The Show May 15, 2009
Legendary rockabilly artist Chris Isaak will take the stage at The Show at the Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa at 9 p.m. Friday, May 22 ... Now, Chris Isaak brings his legendary rockabilly style to The Show to promote his latest album, Mr. Lucky, which features a rich mix of rockabilly ballads. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
City Council pledges $30,000 to Jazz Plus May 8, 2009
Sonoma Jazz Plus runs through Memorial Day weekend, May 21-24, and features Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Keb' Mo', Joe Cocker, Shelby Lynne, Lyle Lovett, Chris Isaak and Ziggy Marley. Tickets are available through. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Artpark unveils summer concert schedule May 7, 2009
Aug. 4 -- Chris Isaak. Aug. 11 -- The Machine performing Pink Floyd. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
A busy playmaker May 4, 2009
"But then I said, 'Who are you afraid of?' " On disc, Costner can sound like a cross between Chris Isaak and John Hiatt, with a bit of the Boss tossed in. "We wish we were those guys," he joked. (Boston Globe)
More of this story May 1, 2009
Chris Isaak to perform at Sunset Music Series. Questions filed in Kempen lawsuit. (Newport Daily News, RI)
Critic's corner Apr 16, 2009
Chris Isaak Hour 10 p.m., Biography. Oh, Ieeeeiiiiii want to watch you interview Jewel. (Boston Globe)
Goodman: Networks can learn from cable Apr 13, 2009
Chris Isaak launched a potentially interesting music talk show on the hard-to-find Bio channel. March: Jimmy Fallon took over "Late Night," though not by storm. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
'American Idol': Adam Lambert's 'Tracks Of My Tears' Steals Show Mar 27, 2009
" After , theater veteran Lambert completely switched things up again by closeting the goth-rocker look for a gray suit, a Chris Isaak pompadour and a tender, unplugged take on the classic song. The restrained, vulnerable cover crescendoed with an extended falsetto wail at the end that drew a standing ovation from Robinson, Motown boss Berry Gordy and Kara. "One of the best performances of the night," she said simply, though Simon soon corrected her and called it the best performance of the... (VHI.com -- Music News)
All News > Mar 18, 2009
Chris Isaak prepares for new TV show Liz Smith - 3/11/09 3:15pm. Rer pulls out of Nickelodeon Awards Associated Press - 3/11/09 2:33pm. (Variety)
Idols are divas Mar 16, 2009
Dave said that Cameron made it appear so effortless, "almost in the Chris Isaak mould, which is meant as a compliment". Mara exclaimed that she couldn't believe that Cameron is only seventeen "Eighteen," he corrected her gently. (iAfrica.com)
Portsmouth connection to Kiefer Sutherland -- or at least his colon Mar 15, 2009
sadChris Isaak doesn't want to fall in love ... He also got extra close colon-wise with singer Chris Isaak. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
History Repeating for Fast Rising New Single 'ROCK ON' 09 -- New Version of #1 Rock Classic Released 20 Years After Original Mar 15, 2009
History Repeating for Fast Rising New Single 'ROCK ON' 09 -- New Version of #1 Rock Classic Released 20 Years After Original. History Repeating for Fast Rising New Single 'ROCK ON' 09 -- New Version of #1 Rock Classic Released 20 Years After Original. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Getting tickets Mar 8, 2009
Jim and Carole Hagood of Sonoma purchase their tickets Saturday for Ziggy Marley and Chris Isaak concert at Sonoma Jazz Plus this Memorial Day weekend ... Jim and Carole Hagood of Sonoma purchase their tickets Saturday for Ziggy Marley and Chris Isaak concert at Sonoma Jazz Plus this Memorial Day weekend. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Camera-shy Pete Mar 8, 2009
Clarkson is also being considered as a starring guest on this year's series of Australian Idol, where she will appear as a celebrity mentor for contestants, following the hugely successful appearances by artists including Cyndi Lauper and Chris Isaak last year. Down Under due south. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Isaac's at it again Mar 6, 2009
Chris Isaak is a man of many talents: singing, acting, hosting talk shows. He's also been able to manufacture cool. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Jazz Plus locals-only tickets Mar 6, 2009
H H H Any fans of Chris Isaak, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Joe Cocker, Keb' Mo', Lyle Lovett, Shelby Lynne and Ziggy Marley had better hustle on down to Sonoma Community Center tomorrow, March 7, for locals-only, ticket-access sales. 30 general to 90 reserved and a special 15 Thursday dance party ticket for age 15 and under. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Chris Isaak to perform Mar 6, 2009
CHRIS ISAAK has been added to the Jazz Plus lineup ... Sonoma residents will get first crack at tickets for the fifth annual Sonoma Jazz Plus Festival, where headliners include Lyle Lovett, Ziggy Marley and Chris Isaak ... "There's an even better selection of tickets available this year." Officials at the Sonoma Jazz Plus Festival announced Monday that rocker Chris Isaak would join the lineup of musicians performing at the four-day concert this May. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Hitmaking, hunky host has known heartbreak Mar 5, 2009
Chris Isaak is a 'Lucky' new man - CNN.com ... Chris Isaak is a 'Lucky' new man ... Chris Isaak has new talk show on BIO Channel, new album called "Mr. Lucky". (CNN -- Showbiz)
Chris Isaak is a 'Lucky' new man Mar 5, 2009
Chris Isaak has new talk show on BIO Channel, new album called "Mr. Lucky" ... NEW YORK (CNN) -- Guess who's sitting on Chris Isaak's lap ... Chris Isaak has a new talk show, "The Chris Isaak Hour," and a new album, "Mr. Lucky.". (CNN -- International)
Tequila Time , the new Release from Natasha James, A Triple Shot of Triple AAA/Americana Already Making Waves at Radio Mar 5, 2009
The musicianship is excellent with her own band consisting of Steve Evans (Charlie Musselwhite, Roy Rogers, Etta James) on bass, Ian Lamson (Elvin Bishop) on guitar, Herman Eberitzsch (Jules Broussard, Jorge Santana, Malo) on keys, and friends and fellow contributors Rafael Padilla on percussion (Chris Isaak, Shakira, Sara Bareilles), Bobby Black on pedal steel (Commander Cody, Asleep at the Wheel), just to mention a few. When asked about this latest record, Natasha says, "At first, we were... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Tickets on sale Saturday Mar 4, 2009
Sonoma residents can have first pick of tickets for the Sonoma Jazz Plus Festival, featuring Chris Isaak (pictured) Lyle Lovett and Ziggy Marley, set for Memorial Day Weekend ... Officials at the Sonoma Jazz Plus Festival announced Monday that rocker Chris Isaak would join the lineup of musicians performing this May, which includes Lyle Lovett, Ziggy Marley, Joe Cocker and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy ... Currently, he released a new CD called Mr. Lucky as well as having the new television program The... (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Jonas Brothers, J.J. Cale have new CDs Feb 28, 2009
Also, new releases from Chris Isaak, Lamb of God, Shemekia Copeland ... LuckyIt seems impossible that its been seven years since Chris Isaaks last set of all-new songs. (MSNBC -- Music)
New talk-show host won't 'just be asking questions' Feb 26, 2009
New talk-show host Chris Isaak won't 'just be asking questions' - USATODAY.com ... New talk-show host Chris Isaak won't 'just be asking questions ... Chris Isaak, left, performs with upcoming guest Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens). (USA Today)
TV review: It's Isaak time, now cut him loose Feb 26, 2009
"The Chris Isaak Hour" from San Francisco's own boy wonder singer-songwriter kicks off at 11 p.m. Thursdays on the Bio channel ... The trouble for "The Chris Isaak Hour" is that it follows so closely on the heels of Costello's wonderful series for Sundance ... Bio sent two episodes of "The Chris Isaak Hour" with almost no explanation of how it all started, where it's shot, etc. (San Francisco Chronicle)
On Tap: Cables New Shows Feb 25, 2009
The Chris Isaak Hour Series February 26. GAC. (Multichannel News)
T-Boz, Herschel on celeb 'Apprentice' Feb 24, 2009
The Chris Isaak Show, 10 p.m. Bio Georgia native Trisha Yearwood gets the spotlight. FRIDAY. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
New albums reviews Feb 24, 2009
It seems impossible that it's been seven years since Chris Isaak's last set of all-new songs. But "Mr. Lucky" makes up for lost time with 14 gems that showcase his sharp vocal stylings, particular brand of countrified pop music and (given his sex appeal) an equally impossible-to-believe preponderance of romantic heartbreak. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
A LOOK AT THE WEEK AHEAD Feb 21, 2009
SHOWCASE :: Erie's Entertainment Web Site. Dave Matthews Band announces summer tour with dates at Darien Lake (May 27); Post-Gazette Pavilion (June 19-20); Blossom Music Center (July 29). (Erie Times-News, PA)
Concert Guide Feb 12, 2009
Two decades down the road from cutting Wicked Game, Chris Isaak plays the Celebrity Theatre. Young Jeezy brings his tour in support of The Recession to the Celebrity Theatre. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Tom Brumley; steel guitarist helped mold 'Bakersfield sound' Feb 8, 2009
"Mr. Brumley later spent three years recording and touring with Chris Hillman and the Desert Rose Band.From 1989 to 2003, he performed with his sons, Todd and Tommy, in the Brumley Family Music Show in Branson, Mo.Over the last decade, he performed or recorded with artists such as Chris Isaak, Merle Haggard, Glen Campbell, Waylon Jennings, Ray Price, Reba McEntire, Rod Stewart, and Martina McBride.Born in Stella, Mo., Mr. Brumley was the third of six children. Their father was Albert E. Brumley,... (Boston Globe)
