Music: the week ahead Oct 22, 2009
EDDIE KIRKLAND BAND The Jamaica-born, Alabama-raised guitarist/vocalist has collaborated with John Lee Hooker, Otis Redding, and Ruth Brown. At 85, he still travels the world bringing his music to the people, earning him the sobriquet Gypsy of the Blues. (Boston Globe)
Fair lights up Columbia Oct 16, 2009
Attending since the late 1970s, Ruth Brown traveled 120 miles to show her 3-year-old grandson, Ah Mari, what her childhood was all about. There are more rides now than there used to be, Brown said. (Gamecock Online, SC)
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)
Moyle William BrownApril 28, 1928 - June 18, 2009 Jun 25, 2009
NEWSPAPERS IN EDUCATION. After college, Moyle and Betty moved back to Weiser for a few years and then to New Plymouth where he taught for 36 years in the New Plymouth schools. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Koko Taylor was always a beacon of strength Jun 6, 2009
"I Got What It Takes" (1975) Taylor's first album for her longtime label, Alligator Records, is funky and throbs with a Saturday night party vibe, featuring choice covers of the Ruth Brown hit "Mama, He Treats Your Daughter Mean" and Jimmy Reed's "Big Boss Man.". "What It Takes: The Chess Years" (1977) Chronicling her Chess recordings from 1964-1971, this essential overview presents Taylor in multiple shades, from sassy ("Bills, Bills, and More Bills") to simmering ("Blue Prelude"). (Boston Globe)
Church columnists: May 27, 2009 May 28, 2009
Our sick are: Floyd Goins, Gwendolyn Boyles, Gladys Anderson, Hazel Arnold, Jean Haris, Bob Boger, Pat Headrick, Jim Boatman, Elwanda Poteet, Keevin Bridges, Bill and Ruth Brown, Jesse Bell, Imogene Hughes, Agnes Bruce, Joyce New, Alex Swafford, Harlan Pope, Renee Dover, Greg Land, Bob and Mary Belcher, Gail Cooke, Marcell Davis, Billy Broom, Flora Lawrence, Mindy Blackwell, Lucy O Donald, Paul Weaver, Bert Ward, Polly Bookout, Pete Stephens and many others. Sunday, May 31 is the day of prayer... (Catoosa County News, GA)
Church columnists: April 1, 2009 Apr 2, 2009
Our sick are Joyce New, Gail Cooke, Fred Evans, Betty and Bob Boger, Jean Harris family, Lynn Swafford, Elwanda Poteet, Alex Swafford, Bob and Mary Belcher, Barbara Varnell, Hobert and Imogene Hughes, Jesse Bell, Bill and Ruth Brown, Keevin Bridges, Hubert and Carolyn Still, Jim Boatman, Vivian Hughes, Ray Manley, Pat Headrick, Albert and Dot Smith, Albert was in Memorial Hospital last week. We are so thankful he could come to church, Floyd Goins, Gladys Anderson, Hazel Arnold, Gene Akins, Polly... (Catoosa County News, GA)
Eddie Bo, 79; blues pianist captured spirit of New Orleans Mar 27, 2009
In the early 1950s, Mr. Bo toured with the singers Joe Turner, Lloyd Price, Ruth Brown, and Earl King before establishing a career as a songwriter and performer, recording for independent labels like Apollo, Ric, and Rip. His best-known record was "Check Mr. Popeye," a dance tune released in 1961, which included the tag line "You'd better check that spinach, Olive's in the danger zone.". (Boston Globe)
New Orleans blues singer-pianist Eddie Bo dies Mar 21, 2009
Early in his career, Bocage toured with singers Joe Turner, Lloyd Price and the late Ruth Brown and Earl King. But he spent most of his career with New Orleans musicians, among them soul singer Irma Thomas, R&B singer Robert Parker and singer-keyboardist Art Neville, the eldest of The Neville Brothers. (MSNBC -- Music)
Church columnists: March 11, 2009 Mar 11, 2009
Our sick are Floyd Goins at Martin Boyd Christian Home, Myrtle Holcomb at Rosewood Assisted Living, Gladys Anderson at NHC in Fort Oglethorpe, Hazel Arnold at Parkside Nursing Home, Paul Atchley, Glenda Nichols, Vivian Hughes, Imogene Hughes, Albert and Dot Smith, Hubert and Carolyn Still, Agnes Bruce, Bill and Ruth Brown, Jesse Bell, Barbara Varnell, Jim Boatman, Elwanda Poteet, Keevin Bridges, Betty and Bob Dover, Mattie Headrick, Mary Marshall, Marcell Davis, Billy Broom, Rev. Lamar Davis,... (Catoosa County News, GA)
How to Decorate a Butterfly Theme N... Feb 20, 2009
Some great titles include The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle, Charlie the Caterpillar by Dom Deluise, Where Butterflies Grow by Joanne Ryder, From Caterpillar to Butterfly by Deborah Heiligman, Clara Caterpillar by Pamela Duncan Edwards, I Wish I Were a Butterfly by James Howe, Wings in the Meadow by Jo Brewer, If at First You Do Not See by Ruth Brown, Caterpillar Caterpillar by Vivian French, The Moon of the Monarch by Jean Craighead George, Malinda Martha Meets Mariposa by Marcia... (Suite101.com)
Church columnists: February 18, 2009 Feb 19, 2009
Our sick are Agnes Bruce, Jesse Bell, Imogene Hughes, Vivian Hughes, Bill and Ruth Brown, Hubert Still, Glenda Nichols, Ray Manley, Pat Headrick, Bob and Mary Belcher, Paul and Joyce Atchley, Debbie Boehm, Jim Boatman, Elwanda Poteet, Keevin Bridges, Jean Harris family, Betty and Bob Boger, Frank Scoggins, Barbara Varnell, Floyd Goins, Gladys Anderson, Hazel Arnold, Marcell Davis, Billy and Lois Broom, Mindy Blackwell, Lucy O Donald, Wilma Hooper, Pete Stephens, Newell Epperson, Jr., Carl Acuff,... (Catoosa County News, GA)
Church columnists: January 14, 2009 Feb 8, 2009
Our sick are Hazel Arnold, Ray Manley, Glenda Nichols, Albert and Dot Smith, Agnes Bruce, Donna Hooks, Bill and Ruth Brown, Jesse Bell, Imogene Hughes, Elwanda Poteet, Barbara Varnell, Jim Boatman, Hubert Still, Betty and Bob Boger, Teresa Jones, Pat Headrick, Bob Belcher, Paul Atchley, Floyd Gains, Gladys Anderson, Marcell Davis, Donald Westbrook, Lucy O Donald, Paul Weaver, Carl Acuff, Pete Stephens, Newell Epperson Jr., Fred Raines, Sally Nance, Frank Thomas and many others. Friday at 7 p.m.... (Catoosa County News, GA)
Church columnists: December 4, 2009 Feb 8, 2009
February 8, "Free" Soup and Sandwich Lunch" following the morning service. A dessert auction, with proceeds toward the Xtreme trip for the youth. Please note: Parent/Youth meeting following lunch. All parents/youth need to be at the meeting, for discussion of the trip. February 21 Senior Valentine Luncheon. Details to be announced. Preparation and practice has begun for our drama 'Here Comes the Bride.' Dates are April 3, 4 and 5. This drama was presented in 2007 and a repeat has been requested... (Catoosa County News, GA)
Church columnists: December 24, 2008 Feb 8, 2009
Sunday Night was our play, The Dream" written by Dianne Hullender. I'm sure everyone there was touched as the rebellious young man dreamed he had died and was standing before God. He said but I went to church, some times. Then when he awoke and prayed the sinner's prayer and accepted the Lord it certainly brought tears to your eyes. Each one did a super job in acting out their parts. We really do love and appreciate our young people and we need to hold them up in prayer. Things are so different... (Catoosa County News, GA)
