Can't stop the Press: Seacoast hip-hop group plays reunion show Nov 19, 2009
There are a lot of cooks in the kitchen. "But most of the members of the Seacoast-based group stayed local, living and continuing to perform separately on their own or in other bands. Only Alex Beguin, one of the group's three MCs, took off, moving to Los Angeles to pursue other opportunities in the music business.Now, after a year-long absence, the Press Project is making its return in a reunion show Friday, Nov. 20 at the Dover Brickhouse.The group consists of MCs Brian Capobianchi, aka... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
NYC is Georgetown Nov 8, 2009
Make way, because the Mothership is landing in The Bronx tonight, and legendary funk artists George Clinton and Parliament/Funkadelic are on board ... In case you're new to George Clinton and Parliament/Funkadelic, the band's live shows last three or four hours, lots of costumed musicians appear onstage and, yes, there's sometimes a giant UFO. ... Make way, because the Mothership is landing in The Bronx tonight, and legendary funk artists George Clinton and Parliament/Funkadelic are on board. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Eminem part of Voodoo fest in New Orleans Oct 30, 2009
On Saturday, KISS, Jane's Addiction, Wolfmother, Black Lips and George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic are the headliners. Closing acts Sunday include Lenny Kravitz, the Flaming Lips and Meat Puppets. (MSNBC -- Music)
Beverly Hills Royalty Monster Halloween Bash in Hollywood October 29th Hosted by Mickey Avalon Oct 28, 2009
Party like a rockstar with celebrity clientele guests -- Korn, Dead by Sunshine, Slash, Black Eyed Peas, Limp Bizkit, POD, Crazytown, George Clinton, Vanilla Ice, Carmen Electra, Paris Hilton, Jessica Alba, Gwen Stefani, Travis Barker, Nick Canon, Ray J, Pitbull, Lil Kim, Lil Jon, Perez Hilton, Brody Jenner, Zachary Levi, David Spade, Tom Green, Dennis Rodman, Chuck Liddell, Aubrey O'Day, Laura Prepon, Tila Tequila, Wilmer Valderrama, Damon Elliott, Scott Caan and Simon Rex, just to name a few.... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Nightlife: the week ahead Oct 22, 2009
Now he s opening up about his adoration for Debbie Gibson, dabbling in punk rock, and meeting George Clinton. 21. (Boston Globe)
Voodoo Experience returns to New Orleans Oct 6, 2009
Also on the schedule of 150 acts are Jello Biafra and the Guantanamo School Of Medicine, Lenny Kravitz, George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic. This will be rapper Eminem's first full performance in more four years, and it is his only scheduled concert for 2009. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
4th Teen Charged in Chicago Beating Death Sep 30, 2009
" by ghanachick September 28, 2009 9:00 PM EDT You're right Bill Cosby rocks!! 00004000 by writer10 September 28, 2009 11:22 PM EDT Bill Cosby does indeed rock...however, he is probably disgusted by a sensless crime such as this, especially as his own son was killed in a senseless violent crime - such a waste...worthless thugs with a grudge against their own class of worthless thugs vs a smart, honour roll kid on the sidelines on his way to catch a bus...sad, very sad indeed. by easeltine... (CBS News -- Early Show)
James Carter, 61, drummer with Motown, local bands Sep 30, 2009
Highly influenced by its surreal, dreamy sound, he sat in and recorded with such icons of the genre as Moby Grape, Cream, and Jefferson Airplane, and with Psychedelic Funk pioneer George Clinton. During this time, he earned the title among colleagues of groove-master, family and friends said. (Boston Globe)
Kanye West, Lil Wayne, T-Pain Win Big At BMI Awards Sep 12, 2009
Big Boi, Cee-Lo, more pay tribute to BMI Icon George Clinton ... " Decked out in his trademark rhinestone-studded attire, Collins then ventured out into the crowd and, despite wearing platform shoes thicker than most phone books, began climbing over seats."Ain't no party like a George Clinton party 'cause a George Clinton party don't stop. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Mother's Finest just loves to make music, honestly Sep 10, 2009
(Parliament Funkadelic's) George Clinton is the same age as me, and every time I see him I feel sad. He can't do the things he wants, and it's because he has bought into his ego. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Celebrity Studded Red Carpet Event Aug 26, 2009
Pimps and Ho's clothing line has been worn by celebrities such as; Gwen Stefani, Jessica Alba, Carmen Electra, Paris Hilton, Pink, Christina Milian, Lil' Kim, Nick Cannon, Slash, David Spade, Korn, Tommy Lee, Xzibit, Mike Tyson, Method Man, Redman, Vanilla Ice, Jeremy Piven, George Clinton, Stevie Williams, & Val Kilmer. Other performances throughout the night: DJ Apple of The Black Eyed Peas and The Broshigeez will be performing as well, the writers behind various hit songs for the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Woodstock: where are they now? Aug 10, 2009
Not so lucky was Sly Stone, whose groundbreaking multi-racial Sly & the Family Stone band is cited by the likes of George Clinton, Earth, Wind & Fire, and Prince as a pivotal influence in funk and soul. Miles Davis rated them on par with Hendrix. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Funk soul brother now a frontman Aug 7, 2009
Wesley says his patience ran out with Brown in 1975, leaving him to play with George Clinton s Parliament Funkadelic crew and its various side projects, including Bootsy s Rubber Band, Brides of Funkenstein and Wesley s own band, the Horny Horns. But Wesley didn t quite fit in with the P-Funk circus", who experimented heavily with music, drugs, partying and sexuality. George Clinton was a very loose kind of a person, he laughs. He believed in having fun. His theme was, Ain t nothin but a party,... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
»2009 Gathering of the Vibes pictures Jul 28, 2009
The Vibes 2009 Main Stage line-up included: Crosby, Stills & Nash, The Grateful Dead s Bob Weir & RatDog, five-time Grammy award winner Buddy Guy, funk legend George Clinton, Boston s indie-rockers State Radio and Guster, longtime Vibes favorite moe. legendary drummer Levon Helm, the Harlem Gospel Choir and more. (FOX61, CT)
Hot Braves, Jurrjens vs. The Freak (Lincecum) Jul 23, 2009
Let me start by wishing a happy funkin 68th birthday to George Clinton shine on you (seriously) crazy diamond and Freak of the Week. Speaking of freaks, the Braves get the Freak tonight, Giants ace Tim Linceum. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Bringing the festival to its feet Jul 17, 2009
In addition to their work with Paul Simon, Ladysmith Black Mambazo eventually recorded with numerous artists from around the world, including Stevie Wonder, Dolly Parton, The Wynans, Julia Fordham, George Clinton, The Corrs and Ben Harper. Ladysmith Black Mambazo has also provided soundtrack material for Disney s The Lion King, Part II, Eddie Murphy s Coming To America, Sean Connery s The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen and James Earl Jones Cry The Beloved Country. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Suspense in ‘Half-Blood Prince’ lays groundwork for big finale Jul 15, 2009
Partly, it s because Gambon s Dumbledore - with his long white hair and matching, scrunchied beard - looks like Moses by way of George Clinton and Gandalf the White. At some point, Gambon uses a staff to part an infernal red sea, which I think I ve seen Clinton do. (Boston Globe)
Fantasy Football SUPERDRAFT Presented by Las Vegas, August 27-30, 2009 Jun 30, 2009
The festivities will continue on Aug. 28 with two SUPERDRAFT Tailgate Parties; one at the Hard Rock Hotel with a live performance by George Clinton and the P Funk Band and the other at The Mirage with a live performance from a prominent national recording artist. Each attendee's fantasy football draft begins on Aug. 29 with a custom-designed draft room experience located at both the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and The Mirage. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Van Allen house in Mount Pleasant will be razed Jun 23, 2009
Van Allen's grandfather, George Clinton Van Allen, built the house in 1862. It served as a family home until 1998, when the Henry County Heritage Trust began to run it as a museum. (Sioux City Journal)
After refusing to give up on his musical dreams, Big James heads to Trempealeau’s Blues Bash May 24, 2009
Montgomery has shared the stage with Eric Clapton, B.B. King, George Clinton, Lou Rawls and many other legendary musicians. Right Here, Right Now, Montgomery s latest recording with the Chicago Playboys, comes out June 2. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Stage set for 'Thursday in the Square' May 15, 2009
The line-up, released appropriately on Thursday night, features such acts as Los Lobos, George Clinton & Parliament/Funkadelic, Robert Randolph & the Family Band, Great Big Sea, Bruce Hornsby and Gov t Mule ... July 16 -- George Clinton & Parliament/Funkadelic. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
The other Clinton May 14, 2009
George Clinton has a unique way of describing his music: "The funk's got its own Viagra; it keeps you wide awake." How about this: "Funk is fun. And it's also a state of mind. . . . But it's all the ramifications of that state of mind. Once you've done the best you can, funk it!" The almost-69-year-old funkmeister has been partying since the early '50s when he began his musical career performing doo-wop. George Clinton ament Funkadelic will party in New Hampshire Saturday at the Hampton Beach... (Boston Globe)
Junior year: Construction, championships and controversy May 4, 2009
Inflatable couches debuted as Lupe Fiasco headlined Fall W.I.L.D. and George Clinton came in the spring. Other notable performers were Stars, who played at the first WUstock, and Cascada, who gave a brief performance that disappointed many. (Washington University Student Life, MO)
Concerts in the ATL Apr 19, 2009
And in Little Five Points, weighing in at over five decades of funk, it s that genre s pioneer, George Clinton ament Funkadelic at the Variety Playhouse. Accomplished jam-rockers The Dave Matthews Band welcome their legions of fans April 28-29 at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Team 31 announces change to W.I.L.D. Apr 13, 2009
One of the members of George Clinton and the Parliament-Funkadelic gets into his vocals during Spring WILD 2008, which eventually occurred on Friday April 25th even in the face of pouring rain and severe thunderstorms. Team 31 recently announced that B.o.B. will be performing at this year's WILD in place of Kid Cudi. (Washington University Student Life, MO)
Big Boi Drops In At SXSW Mar 21, 2009
Guests on the 16 tracks include Jamie Foxx, T.I., George Clinton, Lil' Jon and OutKast partner Andre 3000. More Stories. (KWTX.com, TX)
Black Keys to headline W.I.L.D. Mar 21, 2009
Schubert and Festenstein recognize that the W.I.L.D. acts this year may come with less name recognition than past acts, whose headliners have included Talib Kweli and George Clinton. Even so, the co-chairs believe that students will get to know the bands before the event. (Washington University Student Life, MO)
Big Boi drops in to SXSW fest Mar 20, 2009
Guests on the 16 tracks include Jamie Foxx, T.I., George Clinton, Lil' Jon and OutKast partner Andre 3000. Several singles have already been released, including the Obama-inspired "Sumthin's Gotta Give" and the new "Ringtone.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Sax to the max Mar 20, 2009
Maceo Parker, the sax master who's known for backing George Clinton and James Brown, has a show at Harpers Ferry in Allston tonight. Expect funk. (Boston Globe)
Venice film festival shows the strain Feb 28, 2009
18 Jun 2008: As the extravagantly attired George Clinton brings the funk to Massive Attack's Meltdown on Saturday, it's time to celebrate the most outlandish outfits in music. 13 Sep 2004. (Yahoo News -- Film Awards)
Rock Band Gets the Blues Feb 28, 2009
Ryan Geddes Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble are on the way. Feb 27th, 2009 - Texas Flood, the breakout debut album by legendary blues guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan and his band, Double Trouble, will be released for download to Rock Band on Xbox Live and PlayStation Network. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
N.A.S.A. explores unity in all people through music Feb 19, 2009
DJ Zegon and Squeak E. Clean have gathered every big name in the music game from David Byrne to KRS One, from Tom Waits to Chuck D, and from George Clinton to MIA, who all come together to illustrate how all aspects of the art community can merge harmoniously ... No track represents this unity of art and people than when Chali 2na reappears with "There's a Party," accompanied by funk/soul pioneer, George Clinton ... Squeaky E. Clean notes the artist pairings beginnings on their Myspace saying,... (The Suffolk Journal, MA)
Snoop Dogg Sips Gin and Juice wit... Feb 11, 2009
- August 15th, 2008 Harmonix talks at length about selecting tracks for its latest game, the possibility of George Clinton taking the virtual stage, and the future of DLC.. - August 8th, 2008 The next best thing to groupies. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Army Archerd Feb 10, 2009
And the second is Dionne's Legends Ball with co-host Chaka Kahn, Nancy Wilson, The Temptations, Peter, Paul and Mary, George Clinton and Aretha Franklin. "Music is a universal language that brings people of all colors, of all faiths, of all ethnicities from all over the globe together in unity, like today Barack's campaign proved can be done in America and worldwide," said Dionne. (Variety)
'Idol' Chatter Feb 8, 2009
Over 10 days last fall, Justin and his fellow GC3 cast members -- funkmeister George Clinton; singer/percussionist Sheila E; Tell It to My Heart/Love Will Lead You Back singer Taylor Dayne; former Monkees member Mickey Dolenz; actor/singer Richard Grieco, best known for his role on 80s drama 21 Jump Street; and former Miss USA Tara Conner - stayed at Fontanel, the one-time home of new Country Music Hall of Famer Barbara Mandrell. The results of their time there - including a performance... (USA Today -- Life)
