Hollywood opens its wallets for Jerry Brown Nov 22, 2009
Dating pop singer Linda Ronstadt while serving as governor in the 1970s didn't hurt. Call Jack Chang, Bee Capitol Bureau, (916) 326-5543. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Melancholy vista Nov 21, 2009
It's enough to make you want to take poison and die, as Linda Ronstadt said to me the other day. But I don't have a problem, because they don't want me anyway. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Mariachi ensemble makes Athens debut on Sunday Nov 13, 2009
Winners earlier this year of the Grammy Award for Best Regional Mexican Album (Vocal or Instrumental), the group has recorded nine albums, including two collaborations with Linda Ronstadt, including 1987's "Canciones de Me Padre" ("My Father's Songs") and 1992's "Mas Canciones" ("More Songs"), both Grammy Award winners ... "With Linda Ronstadt, many people were able to hear the beauty of this music," he says ... "And it became the perfect way to educate people. ... When Linda Ronstadt came to... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Entertainer Spotlight on Marston (85) Oct 22, 2009
As a recording artist, he s performed on recordings for Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Linda Ronstadt, Dan Fogelberg, Earth, Wind and Fire, Luther Vandross, B.B. King and Neil Diamond, just to name a few. Playing a traditional cello along with his specially designed five and six-string electric cellos, his romantic and haunting sound has been featured on television and motion picture soundtracks like Hill Street Blues, Soap, Cheers, An Officer and a Gentleman, Out of Africa and Poltergeist. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
TPAC presents world-famous Mariachi Vargas Saturday Oct 14, 2009
Founded in 1897 by Don Gaspar Vargas in the Mexican city Tecalitlan, the historic ensemble has recorded 70 albums over five generations, appeared in 200 films, and played on Grammy Award-winning recordings by Linda Ronstadt and Luis Miguel. The multi-generational band 13 musicians on string and brass instruments has toured extensively throughout Latin America and the United States. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
The Five Faces of Jerry Brown Oct 14, 2009
Brown avoided the expensive new governor s mansion and rented a $275 apartment instead; he drove a Plymouth rather than being chauffeured in a limo; he took a salary cut; he slept on a futon; he dated Linda Ronstadt; he described his job as a pain in the ass and told reporters he liked to govern through creative inaction ; he put the Beat poet Gary Snyder on the California Arts Council. If those impulses weren t entirely consistent, that only enhanced the symbolic effect. (The American Conservative)
Maureen McGovern tells her story through song Oct 11, 2009
She took over for Linda Ronstadt in Broadway s Pirates of Penzance with Kevin Kline, created the role of Marmee in Little Women: The Musical on Broadway, and starred with Sting in a Broadway production of Threepenny Opera, in addition to touring and playing regionally with Elegies, The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, and The Sound of Music, among other shows. She did not have experience, however, when it came to writing productions for the stage. (Boston Globe)
5 nuggets of knowledge about harvests Oct 7, 2009
Hits such as Heart of Gold, which features vocals by James Taylor and Linda Ronstadt, helped make the album the top-selling record of 1972. Despite his long and continuing career, Heart of Gold remains Young s only No. 1 hit. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
T-Mobile USA Named Title Sponsor of the 2009 San José Mariachi and Mexican Heritage Festival Presented by Target Aug 28, 2009
The Festivals Artistic Director, multiple GRAMMY winner Linda Ronstadt has selected a programming theme which highlights the achievements of Mexican American civil rights leader Cesar Chavez and the artistry of the music and musicians of Mexican cinema ... Throughout the years the Festival has presented a variety of traditional, Latin alternative, pop and regional Mexican headline artists in concert such as Linda Ronstadt, Aida Cuevas, Juan Gabriel, Marco Antonio Solis, Los Lobos, Ozomatli,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Four Decades of Vinyl brings back memories Aug 20, 2009
Bedwell teased and tricked through Carly Simon s You re So Vain, Linda Ronstadt s Blue Bayou and Juice Newton s Angel of the Morning is heartfelt and captivating. Another Lakeland singer taking you down memory lane is Larry Williams with Fats Domino s Blueberry Hill and Louis Armstrong s What a Wonderful World. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Freight & Salvage's remarkable success story Aug 18, 2009
Linda Ronstadt joined her old pals Carol McComb and Kathy Larisch a few years ago. Over the years, everybody in the acoustic music world has come to know Berkeley's Freight ge and, although the club was famous for its hospitality, it could lack for something in creature comforts for performers. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Gordon Waller, 64, half of pop duo Peter and Gordon Jul 21, 2009
In the 1970s, he produced other Taylor albums as well as Linda Ronstadt s string of hits. Mr. Waller was born in Braemar, Scotland. (Boston Globe)
This day in history Jul 15, 2009
Singer Linda Ronstadt is 63. Rock musician Artimus Pyle is 61. (Boston Globe)
• Community news Jul 3, 2009
Honorary doctor of music degrees and diplomas were presented by Berklee President Roger Brown to Motown singer/songwriter Smokey Robinson, singer Linda Ronstadt, Dominican singer/songwriter Juan Luis Guerra and producer and sound engineer George Massenburg. Robinson delivered the commencement address to the graduating class of more than 850 and more than 4,000 guests. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Recommended summer reads Jun 16, 2009
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Heading Souther May 29, 2009
Linda Ronstadt albums went multiplatinum with "Faithless Love" and "White Rhythm and Blues." The singer-songwriter and guitarist - one of the architects of the Southern California rock sound - will make a rare appearance in Natick tonight. 8 p.m. $35, $1 student and senior discount. (Boston Globe)
Upfronts 2009: V-me Mixes In Short-, Long-Form Fare May 26, 2009
Among the others in the specials' spotlight: Flaco Jimnez, Carlos Santana, Linda Ronstadt, Los Lobos, Gloria and Emilio Estefan; Juanes, Miami rapper Pitbull, Reggaeton's Daddy Yankee and Tego Caldern, and Lin-Manuel Miranda of the Tony-winning "In the Heights.". The channel is owned by V-me Media, Inc., a partnership of New York City PBS member station WNET, and private investors. (Multichannel News)
V-me Upfront 2009-2010 May 21, 2009
Featured profiles and performances include Salsa legends Willie Colon and Marc Anthony; Latin-flavored rock from Motown to the Rolling Stones; Flaco Jimenez; Carlos Santana; Linda Ronstadt; Los Lobos; Gloria and Emilio Estefan; Juanes; Miami rapper Pitbull; Reggaeton's Daddy Yankee and Tego Calderon; and Lin-Manuel Miranda of the Tony-winning "In the Heights.". Docu-Reality Series. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Motown legend Smokey Robinson warns Berklee grads to be humble May 10, 2009
Linda Ronstadt (below left) also received an honorary degree ... Also awarded honorary degrees were singer Linda Ronstadt; meringue, bolero, and Afro-pop artist Juan Luis Guerra; and renowned sound engineer and producer George Massenburg. (Boston Globe)
Trisha Yearwood hammers home a charitable ideal May 8, 2009
Q: David Custer from Pennsylvania says he knows that you were heavily influenced by Linda Ronstadt while growing up. Have you ever had the chance to meet her. (USA Today -- Life)
San Jose Mariachi Festival lineup announced May 7, 2009
Linda Ronstadt on Wednesday announced the 2009 schedule for the San Jose Mariachi and Mexican Heritage Festival, which will include an interpretive performance called "Mariachi Goes to the Movies." ... Also on tap is a concert with special guests Los Lobos, Linda Ronstadt and Carlos Santana, appearing together for the first time to honor Cesar Chavez. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
- Our Opinion: Don’t look now it’s Jerry Brown (2) Apr 15, 2009
The younger Brown, a lawyer who briefly considered the priesthood, is best remembered today as the erstwhile beau of Linda Ronstadt, a singer whose first band, the Stone Ponies, sold most of their recorded output via 8-track tape. If, as we suspect, Jerry Brown wins his party s nomination in 2010, he will square off against one of two Silicon Valley entrepreneurs with just enough GOP backing not to scare off the Independents that may decide the general election. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Robinson, Ronstadt to receive honorary degrees Apr 14, 2009
BOSTON Berklee College of Music has announced that R&B legend Smokey Robinson, vocalist Linda Ronstadt and merengue pioneer Juan Luis Guerra will be awarded honorary degrees. The three will receive their degrees at the school's commencement ceremonies on May 9. (The Palm Beach Post)
Linda Ronstadt Named 'Social Entrepreneur of the Year' by Silicon Valley Group Hispanic-Net Apr 11, 2009
April 10 /PRNewswire/ -- The Mexican Heritage Corporation (MHC) announced today that Linda Ronstadt, the multi-Grammy award winning artist and the Artistic Director of San Jose's Mariachi and Mexican Heritage Festival was named the 2009 Social Entrepreneur of the Year by the Silicon Valley venture capital association Hispanic-Net ... "Linda Ronstadt has given her voice and her music to the world for years. She is very interested in contributing to the community in any way she can," said Marcela... (PR Newswire)
Nonprofits leverage star power as they vie for federal funds Apr 7, 2009
Silicon Valley arts groups count among their backers singer Linda Ronstadt and jazz musician Wynton Marsalis. But considering the competition, the organizations will need all the celebrity backing they can muster to prevail. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
UGA Performing Arts Center releases schedule Apr 6, 2009
The Showtime Series features a mix of popular entertainment with New Orleans' own Hot 8 Brass Band, the Moscow Festival Ballet performing the comic ballet Coppelia, Broadway star KT Sullivan singing the songs of Jerome Kern, and Los Camperos de Nati Cano, the Mariachi group well-known for its award-winning recordings with Linda Ronstadt. Traditions spotlights music and dance from different cultures, including Taikoza Japanese Drums and Dancers, Virsky Ukrainian National Dance Company, Celtic... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Musicians press Congress for more funding for arts Apr 1, 2009
Linda Ronstadt and Wynton Marsalis testified yesterday to Congress in favor of more public funding for the arts ... WASHINGTON - Musicians Josh Groban, Wynton Marsalis, and Linda Ronstadt pressed Congress yesterday for more public funding for the arts to help sustain programs during the nation's economic slump. (Boston Globe)
Groban, Marsalis press Congress for funding Apr 1, 2009
WASHINGTON - Musicians Josh Groban, Wynton Marsalis and Linda Ronstadt pressed Congress on Tuesday for more public funding for the arts to help sustain programs during the nations economic slump. Marsalis said its critical for the nation to reevaluate its priorities during the financial crisis to ensure the best aspects of U.S. culture arent lost to younger generations because of scarce funding. (MSNBC -- Lifestyle)
Top 10 'American Idol' Finalists to Sing Motown's Greatest Hits with First-Time Access to Original Classic Instrumental Tracks Available Exclusively on iTunes Mar 26, 2009
"The 10 Motown hits performed by the American Idol finalists will be available for purchase and download exclusively on iTunes starting this Thursday. Motown has one of the greatest catalog of songs ever recorded, says Fuller. Its very exciting to be able to write a new chapter in Motown history by giving our contestants access to these original instrumental tracks.The 10 songs that were performed on American Idol tonight with Rickey Minor conducting the shows live... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
WEEKEND HOT PICKS IN ENTERTAINMENT Mar 20, 2009
While mariachi fans have known this band for nearly half a century, pop fans came to know them in 1987 when they started recording and touring with Linda Ronstadt. Tickets are 50 at the Met's Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., at 82nd Street; 212-535-7710. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Exclusive interview Mar 20, 2009
J.D. Souther, who wrote some of the Eagles' biggest hits, as well as several songs for Linda Ronstadt, is considered one of the architects of the Southern California country-rock sound of the '70s. J.D. Souther. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
It will be fun, fun, fun Mar 12, 2009
Wilkesboro Merlefest, April 23-26, features some big names in music including Doc Watson, the Carolina Chocolate Drops, Del McCoury, Tift Merritt, the Lovell Sisters, Linda Ronstadt, the Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band and more. 336-838-6267. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Darling duo: The Watson Twins Mar 5, 2009
The twins, signed to Vanguard, are, at 33, among the younger artists on their label, which claims Linda Ronstadt, The Band's Levon Helm and the Indigo Girls on its roster. While the Watson Twins had built a young fan base from their work with Jenny Lewis, Chandra says Vanguard was interested in them "because we already had this indie audience. We walk a line between older and younger.". (Athens Banner-Herald)
Quartet San Francisco at NIACC Mar 5, 2009
His recording credits include motion picture and television soundtracks including The Dukes of Hazzard and Jane Fonda s Dollmaker, and as concertmaster on recordings with Linda Ronstadt, Ray Charles, Aaron Neville, Howard Keel and Cleo Laine. He appeared on Carlos Santana s Grammy Award-winning CD Supernatural and the original Star Wars compilation CD with John Williams. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
