New sponsor emerges to revive New York's flagship jazz festival for 2010 Jul 8, 2009
CareFusion also will sponsor this year's Aug. 7-9 jazz festival in Newport, R.I., which will feature Tony Bennett, Branford Marsalis, Dave Brubeck and Etta James, among others. Wein said the sponsorship means that Newport "will not lose money this year" and puts the festival on more solid financial footing for next year. (FOX61, CT)
Shemekia Copeland: Next great lady of blues Jul 3, 2009
"Seven years ago, the same year Copeland debuted at Saturday in the Park, the then-22 year old sat at the Grammy Awards, a bit overwhelmed to share the night with some of the industry's legends. Koko Taylor sat nearby.Now, the torch may have been passed.Anyone who has heard this lady sing the blues knows all too well talent is not lacking. This daughter of the late blues guitarist Johnny Clyde Copeland has been producing sizzling sounds that first impressed industry execs when she was only... (Sioux City Journal)
Keb' Mo' replaces Etta James at Waterfront Blues Festival Jun 30, 2009
headliner Etta James is ill and will be replaced by Grammy winning blues singer for the Thursday opening night ... Etta James won't be back at the Waterfront Blues Festival. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Jackson Was A Study In Black And White Jun 29, 2009
Is Danyel Smith too young to remember Jackie Robinson, or Hank Aaron, or Arthur Ashe, or Wilt Chamberlain, or Julius Erving, or Magic Johnson, or Michael Jordan, or Charles Barkley, or Cassius Clay aka Muhammed Ali, or Louis Armstrong, or Harry Belafonte, or Chuck Berry, or James Brown, or Ray Charles, or Nat King Cole, or John Coltrane, or Miles Davis, or Aretha Franklin, or Marvin Gaye, or Jimi Hendrix, or Lena Horne, or Etta James, or Quincy Jones, or Wynton Marsalis, or Smokey Robinson, or... (CBS News)
Entertainer Spotlight on Siobhan (25) Jun 25, 2009
Siobhan cites her influences as Etta James, Beth Hart, Tom Waits, Fiona Apple, Bonnie Raitt, Janis Joplin and The Beatles. She has a husky, soulful quality to her voice, which lends itself easily to a classic tune like Bobby Magee. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Beyoncé & Beyond Jun 23, 2009
was bouncing or just standing still, looking elegant, as she was during a cover of "At Last" performed true to the original Etta James version. Miss Knowles often danced and whipped her hair about, but during her most impressive workout her feet never even touched the ground. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Go&Do: Great 'hands on' activity on tap Jun 21, 2009
The big man in the box office, Chris Greiner, tells us, "excellent seats available... in this intimate venue, there's hardly a bad seat in the house." That means if you want good seats to 2009-2010 shows at The Music Hall (including Joshua Bell, Pilobolus, The Second City, Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour, Paula Poundstone, and Etta James) get them when they go on sale to the public today at noon. And don't worry, the Met @ The Music Hall returns for its third year with nine opera broadcasts from... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
A look at a.p.e. radio Jun 19, 2009
Eclectic choices on Aguilera s docket include tunes by Etta James, Santigold, and Black Sabbath. The stations will be available via the artists websites, Clear Channel s Web-based radio stations, and mobile phone applications. (Boston Globe)
Tears and triumph for 'Idol' hopefuls Jun 19, 2009
A hopeful might also consider avoiding the Etta James classic "At Last," which Lynn said is one of the most popular "Idol" audition song choices. "I wouldn't say that we don't like hearing ["At Last"] sung, it's just that we like hearing it sung well," Lynn said. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Jazz by the lake Jun 18, 2009
Hearing the music of jazz and blues greats such as Ahmad Jamal, Wes Montgomery and Etta James in his home as a youngster gave Morris Reece an early appreciation of jazz. My mother was a jazz enthusiast and I was just 10 or 11 years old when I first learned about jazz, said the director of Fair Housing for the City of Racine. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Preserving The Sounds Of The Century Jun 16, 2009
Among the the memorable sounds of the century to be preserved are Marian Anderson's recital at the Lincoln Memorial in 1939; Mary Margaret McBride's interview with Zora Neale Hurston; the sounds of the ivory-billed woodpecker in the Louisiana swamp forest, the last confirmed aural evidence of what was once the largest woodpecker species in the United States; studio recordings of a teenage violinist Jascha Heifetz; a spoken-word reading by Dylan Thomas credited with launching the American... (CBS News)
Clear Channel deal gives musicians Web channels Jun 16, 2009
Aguilera's playlist will feature songs from Santigold, Black Sabbath and Etta James, Harrison says. "I am so excited to be one of the first artists on a.p.e.," Aguilera said in a statement provided to Billboard. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Boom Boom Roumbanis Jun 16, 2009
And Joe Cocker, Jimi Hendrix, Van Morrison, John Cougar or Mellencamp, Meatloaf, Etta James and Bette Midler, Janis Steppenwolf, Jerry Lee Lewis, The Rat Pack, U2, The Isley Brothers and 3. 2 gigabytes of others. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Hot acts, hot tickets May 31, 2009
Al Green and Etta James. 7:30 p.m. June 10. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
20 memorable shows in 20 years at Star Lake May 28, 2009
In addition to her hit, she sang an Etta James song that portended her future. "I won't be pigeonholed as a teen artist," she told the PG that week, and she wasn't kidding. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Susan Boyle fans await next stage May 24, 2009
Recommendations include Barbra Streisand's "A Star is Born" and "At Last," a classic that has been covered by big names such as Etta James and Nat King Cole. Share this on. (CNN -- International)
Talented group rocks Idol stage May 21, 2009
By 7 p.m., the top eight competitors took the stage, each taking their turn singing everything from country to current pop choices. Eight was trimmed to four by the panel of judges made up of disc jockeys from local radio stations and a winner was chosen following four stunning final performances. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
George Wein stresses avant-garde acts for Newport jazz festival May 17, 2009
Brubeck, in fact, has become a mainstay of the festival - he's performing at Fort Adams State Park again this August, as will such luminaries as Tony Bennett, Etta James, Branford Marsalis, Roy Haynes, and Joshua Redman ... The opening night features Etta James and the Roots Band at the International Tennis Hall of Fame on Aug. 7, followed by more than two dozen acts performing over the next two days at Fort Adams. (Boston Globe)
Summer events listings May 17, 2009
Aug. 7-9: George Wein's Jazz Festival 55 with Tony Bennett, Etta James, Dave Brubeck, the Bad Plus, Branford Marsalis Quartet, and many more. Tickets: Adults $75 festival weekend, $69 advance. (Boston Globe)
Artist profile: Blues guitarist and singer Kal David May 15, 2009
As a teenager, he met Etta James backstage at the Regal Theater, in downtown Chicago, and said he was stunned when he heard her perform. He later went on to play lead guitar for her for three years. (Juneau Empire)
Repertory Company readies spring concert May 15, 2009
TeBeest, 26, teaches jazz and tap at MCA and chose to set Side of the Road to the soulful sounds of B.B. King, Etta James and Jonny Lang ... Her favorite song of the seven in Side of the Road is Etta James Woman. (Winona Daily News, MN)
An audible feast May 15, 2009
David, who played lead guitar for Etta James and John Mayall in addition to building his own solo career, comes to Juneau with his band, The Real Deal, and wife, singer Lauri Bono. He will perform Friday at Centennial Hall, and also during two Blues Cruises on Saturday. (Juneau Empire)
Four schools, Boston rockers collaborate for Invisible Children May 14, 2009
Channeling Etta James, Mansfield freshman Mikayla Sabatino delivered a silky rendition of At Last. As she nailed the final notes the audience rose to its feet, and OA student council co-advisor and master of ceremonies Topher Kerr said, Incredible. (Easton Journal, MA)
Etta James delivers a night of saucy and sultry R&B May 11, 2009
Etta James performs Friday at the House of Blues ... At 71, Etta James knows what she likes and what she doesn't ... ETTA JAMES With Jesse Dee. (Boston Globe)
Eden Brent earns 2 May 9, 2009
Soul Blues Female Artist of the Year: Etta James. Soul Blues Male Artist of the Year: Bobby Rush. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
An interview with Etta James May 8, 2009
The song is "At Last," and it made Etta James a crossover star almost 50 years ago ... In an informal office poll, no one could name three other Etta James classics ... "Seven Day Fool" (from "Etta James Rocks the House," 1964) Some of James's most electrifying performances are her live ones, and this entire album is a classic both for James's energy and the crowd's raucous response to her. (Boston Globe)
Mark your calendar May 7, 2009
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
Picks: Why we chose 'em May 1, 2009
Etta James and the Roots Band5:35 p.m., Gentilly StageChad: If there s one thing certain about my love life, it s that when (or if) my wedding comes, At Last is the song I ll be dancing to ... I know, but Etta James for me is one of the great voices of love, and it should be soothing to hear her take the stage to close out the first weekend. (WWLTV.com, LA)
The Struts blend vintage R&B with fiery punk May 1, 2009
Etta James, Ike and Tina Turner, Chuck Berry, the Clash and about a thousand others. 4. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
'I'd rather be overweight and be mouthy' Apr 29, 2009
She's collaborated with Amy Winehouse's producer Mark Ronson, and in June she'll share the stage with Etta James at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. Adele Adkins in performance. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
MORE: Jazz Fest flaunts its Louisiana roots Apr 28, 2009
This year, Neil Young, Bon Jovi, Bonnie Raitt, Dave Matthews Band, John Mayall, Sugarland, Kings of Leon, Joe Cocker, Etta James and Tony Bennett are on the marquee. (Not that Year 1 didn't have its heavyweights: Mahalia Jackson, Duke Ellington and Fats Domino played. (USA Today -- Life)
JAZZ FEST ROUNDUP: Follow all of the past weekend's action Apr 28, 2009
The happy hordes (attendance figures are released after the fest ends) were treated to a glut of good options from evening headliners the Dave Matthews Band, Etta James, Earth Wind & Fire and Hugh Masekela. "Are you aware of where you're at?" Kinky singer Gilberto Cerezo hollered from the stage. (USA Today)
"Obsessed" Apr 28, 2009
As Etta James, Beyonc; Knowles gives one of the year's best performances in this ensemble film about the legendary artists of a Chicago music label. By Stephanie Zacharek. (Salon)
Ohio Rolls Out New Travel Opportunities for 2009 Apr 28, 2009
Originally opened in 1928, the theater catered to African-American patrons and performers including many jazz greats including Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, Etta James, James Brown, Columbus native Nancy Wilson and three-year-old Sammy Davis Jr., who made his debut there. History & Heritage. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Beyonce dishes on tour, YouTube and Twitter Apr 28, 2009
Sasha Fierce, is double platinum talked about concerts (her tour kicks off June 21 at Madison Square Garden) in the YouTube age, what she will fight fiercely for and why Etta James never had her worried ... AP: When you sang At Last for the Obamas at the inauguration ball, Etta James said some pretty harsh things about you but later said she was joking ... Beyonce: I played Etta James (in last years Cadillac Records), so I did my research, I read her book. (MSNBC -- Music)
Beyonce talks tour, movie, Etta James and Twitter Apr 20, 2009
In a recent interview, Beyonce whose latest CD, "I Am ... Sasha Fierce," is double platinum talked about concerts (her tour kicks off June 21 at Madison Square Garden) in the YouTube age, what she will fight fiercely for and why Etta James never had her worried ... AP: When you sang "At Last" for the Obamas at the inauguration ball, Etta James said some pretty harsh things about you but later said she was joking ... Beyonce: I played Etta James (in last year's "Cadillac Records"), so I did my... (The Palm Beach Post)
Newport Folk, Jazz Festivals Returning to Roots Apr 18, 2009
The jazz festival, meanwhile, will feature singers Tony Bennett and Etta James, saxophonist Branford Marsalis and the Dave Brubeck Quartet _ a fixture at Newport. The folk festival, which this year is formally known as George Wein's Folk Festival 50, is scheduled for July 31-Aug. (Newsmax)
Weekend in Atlantic City/Ocean City Apr 18, 2009
Caesars hosts Jerry Seinfeld, May 2 ($100-$150), and Etta James oots Band on May 15 at Trump Taj Mahal ($45-$75). The Borgata hosts Cheech on June 6 ($45-$60) and Chicago and Earth, Wind June 12-13 ($66-$126). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
'American Idol' Judges Save Matt Giraud Apr 17, 2009
American Idol' Judges Save Matt Giraud. Giraud is first contestant in show's history to avoid elimination thanks to new rule. (VHI.com -- Music News)
DVD Review: Cadillac Records Apr 13, 2009
Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, and Etta James are featured in this optimistic view of Chess Records, the Chicago RBlues record label of the 1950s and '60s ... Founded by Polish brothers Leonard and Phil Chess, Chess Records famously launched the careers of , Howlin Wolf, Chuck Berry, Little Walter, Etta James, and others ... Theater actor Jeffrey Wright gracefully plays bluesman Muddy Waters, beside Adrien Brody s thrifty Leonard Chess, Columbus Short s loose and wild Little Walter, strong, guarded... (Suite101.com)
CELEBRATING THE ARTS: Festival offers students, staff, locals chance to shine Apr 9, 2009
The movement will be accompanied by the music of such artists as Nina Simone, Jazmine Sullivan, Etta James, Kanye West, Richard Smallwood and more. For more information about or tickets to "Love Is in the Dance," call Williams at 803-533-3691. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Grier Axed From "Dancing With The Stars" Apr 8, 2009
Etta James performed her signature classic, "At Last," and Disney star Demi Lovato sang her new single, "La La Land.". Besides Steve-O, remaining competitors include rapper Lil Kim, rodeo champ Ty Murray, former football star Lawrence Taylor, Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson, country singer Chuck Wicks, "Bachelor" star Melissa Rycroft and actor Gilles Marini. (CBS News)
Dance-off doesn't save David Alan Grier Apr 8, 2009
At last, indeed: One of the nicest performance segments the show has mustered in quite a while came with the help of Etta James, who sang her legendary At Last perhaps hoping to cure anyone who watched the inaugural balls and now thinks of that as a Beyonce song ... Her voice is lower and the notes are less sustained, but she is still Etta James, and not to be trifled with. (MSNBC -- News)
David Alan Grier Out on DWTS Apr 8, 2009
Etta James performed her legendary hit At Last. Gilles Marini and Cheryl and Steve-O and Lacey were also safe. (Suite101.com)
Put me in, Coach! I’m ready to play …. today! Apr 4, 2009
Dusty Springfield s The Look of love and Etta James At last for instance. But I confess my lifetime favorite is Gershwin s Rhapsody in Blue , Once I got the music for that one but it was so difficult I went back to a one finger version of my own. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
B.B. King & Brian Setzer & The Nashvillains to Headline the 12th Annual Doheny Blues Festival - May 16 & 17, 2009 Apr 2, 2009
As Omega Events President, Rich Sherman explains, "DOHENY BLUES is proud to have hosted a who's who of music: Bonnie Raitt, John Lee Hooker, John Fogerty, Etta James and Al Green. This year's line-up continues in this tradition by headlining with two icons of American music.". B.B. King is the undisputed, worldwide King of the Blues, a 15-time Grammy Award Winner. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Josh Issac voted Maury County’s Mule Town Idol Apr 1, 2009
Sarina Crowe, who emerged victorious in the junior category, stirred the crowd with renditions of Bonnie Raitt s Something to Talk About and the Etta James classic At Last. Sartain said she was impressed by the singers on display during the competition. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Adele Live at House of Blues Mar 27, 2009
Also noted during the jam was the fact that Etta James was her favorite singer. Adele broke out into James soulful bluesy ballad, Melt My Heart to Stone and the whole audience proceeded to melt for Adele. (Suite101.com)
Eddie Bo, 79; blues pianist captured spirit of New Orleans Mar 27, 2009
NEW YORK - Eddie Bo, an exuberant New Orleans pianist and singer who wrote for and worked with artists like Irma Thomas, Etta James, and Art Neville of the Neville Brothers, and whose song "I'm Wise" became one of Little Richard's biggest hits, as "Slippin' and Slidin'," died March 18. He was 79 and lived in New Orleans. (Boston Globe)
Toussaint, 'Trombone Shorty' grace Jazz Fest posters Mar 25, 2009
Performers expected for the outdoor music event include The Neville Brothers, Neil Young, Dr. John, The O'Jays, Bon Jovi, Etta James, Sugarland, Tony Bennett, Bonnie Raitt and dozens of other acts. Toussaint performs May 3, the festival's closing day. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Singer-pianist Eddie Bo passes away at 79 Mar 21, 2009
as well as It Must Be Love, I m Wise, and My Dearest Darling, which became a hit for Etta James in 1959. Bocage s biggest hit was "Hook and Sling," which reached Number 13 on Billboard's R&B chart in 1969. (WWLTV.com, LA)
New Orleans blues singer-pianist Eddie Bo dies Mar 21, 2009
An accomplished songwriter, Bocage penned the 1960 Etta James hit My Dearest Darling and Im Wise, which was made famous by Little Richard when renamed and released in 1956 as Slippin and Slidin. Bocage released more than 50 singles in his career a number second only to Fats Domino among New Orleans artists including Check Mr. Popeye in 1962. (MSNBC -- Music)
Atlanta Music Scene Mar 20, 2009
And in addition to material from her 19 debut, she made especially fine work of rockers The Raconteurs Many Shades of Black, her idol Etta James Fool That I Am and fellow soul giant Sam Cookes Thats It, I Quit, Im. 9:20 am March 16, 2009, by. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
More of this story Mar 17, 2009
Most people enjoy my singing, says Armstrong, who plans to sing Etta James At Last Thursday night during week three of Dogwatch Idol. It s been a lot of fun, she laughs. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Let's all go to the movies Mar 15, 2009
Soul vets Irma Thomas, the O'Jays, Earth Wind & Fire, Etta James, and Mavis Staples perform alongside established rockers such as Neil Young, Wilco, Bon Jovi, Kinky, and the Dave Matthews Band. Advance tickets are $40, $50 day of show. (Boston Globe)
National Gig for Rutland Singer Mar 13, 2009
Etta James, Billie Holiday, and the Beatles are some of this 17 year old's favorites, but next week, she starts rehearsing an even older song: the national anthem. Perry says, "It's such a nice melody, but I'm going to put a little of myself in there.". (WCAX.com, VT)
New on DVD: 'Milk,' 'Rachel,' 'Pinocchio' Mar 13, 2009
Knowles (as Etta James) and Columbus Short (Little Walter) notably outshine Adrien Brody. But what a mess: Here's disc jockey Alan Freed (Eric Bogosian) spinning the Beach Boys years after his career was basically ended by a payola scandal in 1959. (USA Today -- Life)
DVD Report: What's new this week (March 8) Mar 8, 2009
Knowles as Etta James, and Mos Def (above) as Chuck Berry. Extras: Commentary by Martin; production featurettes. (Boston Globe)
Adele Apologizes For Snubbing Justin Timberlake At Grammys Mar 7, 2009
British soul singer talks about her failed encounters with JT and Etta James ... " Adele also found herself star-struck when she was in the presence of her idol, Etta James, last September at the Fashion Rocks concert at New York's Radio City Music Hall. "She's tiny," Adele said. "I love her. (VHI.com -- Music News)
DeWitt High School Student Voice Mar 5, 2009
Temple Mason changed the pace by perfectly singing a new R. Britney Moss finished up the list of singers by belting out the classic favorite At Last by Etta James. The audience was also lucky enough to watch a dance performed by Baylee Currie to Almost Lover by A Fine Frenzy as she wisped back and forth across the stage with the music. (DeWitt Era-Enterprise, AR)
Lynda Carter trades hero suit for mic Mar 5, 2009
Carter even covers the Etta James' classic "At Last," a song that also lends the CD its name. "It was 'At Last' for a long time before I knew it was the president's dancing song," she says, slightly chagrined. (Florida Today)
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)
Nuggets of Knowledge about the 60s Feb 25, 2009
1961: At Last - Etta James. 1962: Miserlou - Dick Dale. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Pop culture recap: Academy Award glamour Feb 24, 2009
We all know how excited Etta James must be that Beyonc; once again sang "her song." Well we'll hear about it tomorrow, I'm sure. The most touching moment of the night came when late actor Heath Ledger was awarded best performance by an actor in a supporting role. (Daily Orange, NY)
Review: Oscar Ceremony Mixed Bag Feb 23, 2009
A highlight of the song, however, was Beyonce tossing in a few notes of "At Last," a thumb of the nose to Etta James who was very vocal about the singer performing the classic number at the presidential inaugural ball. Take that, Etta. (Click2Houston, TX)
