Blenders to perform Dec. 4 at NIACC Nov 19, 2009
They have appeared with such acts as Jay Leno, Howie Mandel, Savage Garden, Blues Traveler, Chicago, The Righteous Brothers, Lou Rawls and Chuck Berry. They have appeared on national and regional television shows, including The Today Show on NBC, Crook and Chase (TNN) and WGN. Radio performances have included WGN and National Public Radio. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Some home cookin by Tinsley Ellis for tonights travelin music Oct 24, 2009
I love jazz, Finn, and have posted Oscar Peterson, Errol Garner, Toots Theileman, George Shearing, Lou Rawls, Johnny Hartmann and others. But yeah, it s been a coupla months. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Foreclosure suit hits Tillman pet project Oct 8, 2009
The non-profit group Tobacco Road is named after a 1963 hit song by Lou Rawls, after whom the center itself was originally to be named. But the former Chicagoan eventually distanced himself from the project because he was unhappy about construction delays, according to a 2001 Chicago Tribune story. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Galt Festival celebrates 50th anniversary (2) Sep 20, 2009
The Garcia Brothers have performed with artists such as Lou Rawls, Avril Lavigne, Tower of Power and Creedence Clearwater Revisited. On Saturday, the Silver Rockers, a classic rock band, will play from 3-6 p.m. Moments Notice will play from 7-9 p.m. on the soccer field. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Florida Theatre Making Walk Of Fame Sep 5, 2009
There's a long list of stars, from Lou Rawls to Jim Carrey, who over the years have added to the Florida Theatre's legacy. But it's the stars who keep it running. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Dee Dee Sharp comes to Tyson Events Center as part of JukeBox Jam Aug 16, 2009
Sharp's popularity fell off the radar until disco came along and she joined the Philadelphia All Stars, which included Lou Rawls, Billy Paul, Teddy Pendergrass, The O'Jays and Archie Bell. In 1981, Sharp had the No. 1 hit on the Hot Dance Club Play chart with "Breaking and Entering"/"Easy Money.". (Sioux City Journal, IO)
'Comedy for a Cure' to aid Ryan's Quest Jul 19, 2009
He has worked with some of the biggest names in show business, including Andrew Dice Clay, Carrot Top, Lou Rawls, Tony Orlando, Frankie Avalon, Tony Danza, Joey Gian and Frank Stallone. Tickets: $30-$45. (NJ.com -- Times)
‘Ice Age’ has some cool dinos, but few roars of laughter Jul 1, 2009
Their fiery romance, set to a Lou Rawls soundtrack, gives Scrat more screen time than ever; unfortunately, it s largely wasted on cliches (he muscles her during a tango; she makes him rearrange the furniture) barely befitting an episode of Everybody Loves Raymond. Meanwhile, the official stars of the movie have their own tired tango to dance for directors Carlos Saldanha ( Ice Age: The Meltdown ) and Michael Thurmeier. (Boston Globe)
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)
Salsa del Soul to perform May 29 Apr 28, 2009
Pat Smith (electric bass) has performed and recorded with many professional artists, including Sisters Sledge, Frankie Avalon, Lou Rawls, Rich Little, Danny Ganns, The Lettermen, Chris LeDoux, and Gladys Knight. He has logged thousands of hours in the recording studio as a player, arranger, and composer for broadcast, film, and CD.. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Tom Patrick, drummer and band leader of Big Band Express, was recently presented with a Jerry Lewis drum cover when his band backed the famous comedian in concert at Desert Diamond Casino. He also recently backed Las Vegas singer Wayne Newton. Feb 20, 2009
Lead trumpet player Ken Smukal was a jazz soloist with the U.S. Air Force Airmen of Note in Washington, D.C. and worked with several top names including Frank Sinatra, Sarah Vaughan, Lou Rawls and Joe Williams. Ellen Sussman is a freelance writer in Green Valley. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
'I Second That Emotion': UNCF Wins Second Image Award for Its Tribute to Smokey Robinson Feb 13, 2009
"It is a privilege to produce UNCF's television special each year," said Horvitz, now in his thirteenth year with AEOS. "And to be recognized again this year by the NAACP is the ultimate validation of the important work being done by UNCF each and every day." Horvitz directed UNCF's Lou Rawls Parade of Stars(R) for twelve years ... An Evening of Stars(R) (AEOS), originally known as The Lou Rawls Parade of Stars(R), first aired in 1979 and, since that time, has become one of the longest-running... (PR Newswire)
