The Lloyd giveth and the Lloyd taketh away Nov 13, 2009
WHAT'S the difference between Lloyd Blankfein and the Blues Brothers of 1980 cinema fame. Elwood, the felonious musician played by Dan Aykroyd, meant it when he said he and his brother Jake were on a mission from God. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Got a soul lot of love Nov 6, 2009
The services are popular, soul pilgrims rubbing shoulders with regular churchgoers, like a scene from the Blues Brothers film. Fans sneak in recorders to tape the service. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Goat Festival attracts a curious crowd Oct 27, 2009
The other was Motown Madness with singers and musicians performing like Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles and the Blues brothers. Early Saturday afternoon, Fuller confided: Elvis band is late. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Steve Cropper Turns 68 Wednesday Oct 22, 2009
He turned up as part of the Blues Brothers' band in the 1978 movie. More Stories. (KWTX.com, TX)
On Demand picks Oct 8, 2009
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
Fisher spills juicy secrets on Broadway Oct 6, 2009
"And she confronts them publicly. I thought it would be an extraordinary journey for the audience to go through." Fisher, who made her feature film debut opposite Warren Beatty in the 1975 hit "Shampoo," has also appeared in "Austin Powers," "The Blues Brothers," "Charlie's Angels," "Hannah and Her Sisters," "Scream 3" and "When Harry Met Sally ..." In 1987, Fisher's thinly veiled autobiography "Postcards From the Edge" became a best seller and she turned it into a screenplay for a film version... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Get your dining fix on Route 66: Plenty of interesting food available along the Mother Road' Sep 30, 2009
Though fixated on the '50s, the decor strays across multiple decades; Near the front are statues of '30s icon Betty Boop (though she was popular well into the '50s) and the Blues Brothers, which drew its inspiration from music of the early '60s. The decor is pure '50s diner, and the menu is full of "Happy Days" references, including the Ralph Malph mac and cheese. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
If something needs to get done, ask a farmer (78) Sep 25, 2009
On a side note, Jim Falk couldn't get the sound system working on his truck, so instead of piped-in music, his son greeted people to the music of our band, including songs from Grease, Highlights from the Blues Brothers, and Smoke on the Water. And yes, there are a couple of farmers in our community band too. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
DVD Report: This week's new releases (Sept. 20) Sep 20, 2009
But according to writer-director John Landis ( Animal House, The Blues Brothers ), this tonal schizophrenia is also what kept his script on the shelf for a decade before he could persuade anyone to make it. As Landis notes in a 100-minute retrospective, his teenage glimpse of a real-life gypsy burial got him thinking about the strangeness and ludicrousness of the supernatural. (Boston Globe)
Photos of mullets, leotards return to haunt online Sep 20, 2009
"He and his brother used to impersonate the Blues Brothers in talent shows.". 15 tips on how to approach all those day-to-day parenting problems. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Second-half push leads Colonels to win over Knights Sep 17, 2009
Following the game, the reorganized Altavista Colonels Marching Band debuted with a tune by the Blues Brothers. In junior varsity action, Altavista lost to James River 10-8 last Thursday. (Altivista Journal, VA)
Henry Gibson, poet-comic of ‘Laugh-In’ Sep 17, 2009
He also played an Illinois Nazi in The Blues Brothers, a menacing neighbor in The Burbs, and a priest in The Wedding Crashers. He was the voice of Wilbur the Pig in the animated Charlotte s Web. (Boston Globe)
Beverly High School Marching Panther Band 2009-2010 Sep 2, 2009
The halftime show for this year s Thanksgiving football game is called The Blues Brothers and will feature Can t Turn You Loose/Soul Man, Shake a Tail Feather, Drum Solo: Soul City and Think/Can t Turn You Loose. Here are the members of the band. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
20 movie rentals that never disappoint Aug 28, 2009
The Blues Brothers (1980)Aykroyd and Belushi, still cool in shades. And the music kicks ass. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Ionia Vegas style ... DDA seeking support for theater fundraiser ... IPS board cutting expenses ... Survey shows US automakers making improvements ... Electric competition at Consumers Energy hits cap ... Mich. officer shot during standoff at rural home ... ';var marqueewidth="350px";var marqueeheight="25px";var marqueebgcolor="#FFFFFF";////NO NEED TO EDIT BELOW THIS LINE////////////var pauseit=1;var marqueespeed=1 //slow speed down by 1 for NSvar copyspeed=marqueespeedvar pausespeed=(pauseit==0)? copyspeed: 0var iedom=document.all||document.getElementByIdif (iedom)document.write(''+marqueecontent+'')var actualwidth=''var cross_marquee, ns_marqueefunction populate(){if (iedom){cross_marquee=document.getElementById? document.getElementById("iemarquee") : document.all.iemarqueecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"cross_marquee.innerHTML=marqueecontentactualwidth=document.all? temp.offsetWidth : document.getElementById("temp").offsetWidth}else if (document.layers){ns_marquee=document.ns_marquee.document.ns_marquee2ns_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8ns_marquee.document.write(marqueecontent)ns_marquee.document.close()actualwidth=ns_marquee.document.width}lefttime=setInterval("scrollmarquee()",20)}window.onload=populate;function scrollmarquee(){if (iedom){if (parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))cross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)-copyspeed+"px"elsecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"}else if (document.layers){if (ns_marquee.left>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))ns_marquee.left-=copyspeedelsens_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8}}if (iedom||document.layers){with (document){document.write('')if (iedom){write('')write('')write('')write('')}else if (document.layers){write('')write('')write('')}document.write('')}}Tuesday, August 18, 2009 Blues Brothers tribute artists, along with Elvis, Neil Diamond and Roy Orbison tribute artists, rocked the house during an Ionia County Historical Society fundraiser at the Ionia Theatre Sunday. Courtesy Ionia Vegas style Aug 19, 2009
Linda Ciangi, ICHS president, said over 600 people attended the concert featuring The Blues Brothers, Elvis, Neil Diamond and Roy Orbison tribute artists, backed by The Radio City Band. While a final total has not been calculated, Ciangi said this is probably the biggest fundraiser yet for the historical society. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Couple brings pot plant to Capitol Aug 12, 2009
We're on a mission from God -- like the Blues Brothers," says Kingston man lobbying to legalize marijuana By , Capitol bureau First published in print: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 ALBANY -- Most lobbyists come to the Capitol with a briefcase, a position paper and a cellphone. At least one arrived with a pot plant, and for this she must answer. Abigail Storm-Eggink, 58, doesn't deny she's the owner of the two 18-inch plants cops took from her in separate incidents recently. One was confiscated by... (Albany Times Union)
Ballou Recreation Center offers fall programs Aug 7, 2009
Elvis, Marilyn, the Blues Brothers, and many more of your favorite celebrities make their appearance during their upcoming shows. September 17 - 6:30-8 pm - Ballou Park's Enchanted Evenings in the Park. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Textual Analysis, The Blues Brother... Jul 29, 2009
Textual Analysis, The Blues Brothers. Textual Analysis, The Blues Brothers ... The Blues Brothers opens with a twist. (Suite101.com)
Michael Klenfner, 62, turned Blues Bros. from skit to band Jul 17, 2009
NEW YORK - Michael Klenfner, a former Atlantic Records music executive who helped transform the Blues Brothers from a Saturday Night Live skit into Grammy Award-nominated recording artists, died Tuesday in New York ... The Blues Brothers songs include Rubber Biscuit and Soul Man. (Boston Globe)
Obituaries in the news Jul 17, 2009
NEW YORK (AP) - Michael Klenfner, a former Atlantic Records music executive who helped transform the Blues Brothers from a "Saturday Night Live" skit into Grammy Award-nominated recording artists, died Tuesday. He was 62. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Girl most likely Jul 11, 2009
" But even if this pop malarkey gets out of hand at any point for Little Boots, Hesketh can always remind herself of Brian And The Argonauts. In the not-so-distant past she appeared in a production that used the story of Jason And The Argonauts set to the music of the Beach Boys. Five part harmonies, golden fleeces and leather skirts, what could go wrong? The kind of experiences she had in her pre-fame days are neither denied nor diminished by Hesketh, who was also in the Lancashire Students'... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Death of a showman Jul 5, 2009
He brought in one of Hollywood's top directors, John Landis (best known for The Blues Brothers ), and spent an unprecedented $500,000 on the 14-minute miniature epic. But it was money well spent: the launch of MTV, two years earlier, whose format was being copied by other broadcasters, meant that videos had rapidly become one of the most valuable tools for marketing recorded music, and more cost-effective than concert tours. (The Economist)
Saving the planet from crooks and villains are The Freedom League of America members from left: Charlie Hall as Professor Quest, Mike Yarema as The Streak, Todd Thompson as Mega Man, Sarah Vanek as Lily Lark and Deborah Klingenfus as Lady Liberty. Jul 3, 2009
He will be appearing with fellow actor Mike Yarema at the Gaslight July 13 and 20 in the Blues and Soul Explosion featuring The Blues Brothers and the Bad News Blues Band. Gotta go. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Resurrecting the band Jun 17, 2009
Ever since John Belushi made the declaration in "The Blues Brothers," those six words have become an inevitability in popular music. The original lineups of everyone from the Pixies to Poison have played the Bay Area in recent years. (San Francisco Chronicle)
No comments posted. Jun 5, 2009
One memorable gig took place at a biker bar in front of a rowdy crowd reminiscent of the bottle-throwing country music fans from The Blues Brothers. The Doo Wops hung up their satin suits and bow ties in 1978 when graduate school and other responsibilities bumped music to a lower priority. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Texas actor slain at home, suspect caught Apr 5, 2009
Perryman appeared in "The Blues Brothers," "Boys Don't Cry" and "When Zachary Beaver Came to Town.". Police charged 26-year-old Seth Christopher Tatum with capital murder, plus aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in another attack. (KHOU.com, TX)
Run-DMC Will Not Perform At Rock Hall Induction, DMC Confirms Apr 4, 2009
"They may have looked like the Blues Brothers to rock-and-roll guys, but that was some real Brooklyn sh-- right there [the way they dressed and presented themselves]," Simmons explained. "That's some Hollis, Queens, stuff. They were paying homage to where the music was coming from [the streets]. They drew the line in the sand. They weren't crossing over; they made people come to them. And with that, they really inspired the whole community. They did a lot to contribute to the sentiment of... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Big list of Easter events Apr 2, 2009
Watch prominent business professionals dress up in themesshowcasing a variety of musical eras such as "Guys and Dolls" and the Blues Brothers. Mike Bidwill, from the Arizona Cardinals gets up on the catwalk, too. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
It isn't easy being Green - especially after B&B Mar 17, 2009
The plot bears a passing resemblance to that extravagantly indulgent cult movie The Blues Brothers; with a pork pie hat, some hair dye and a harmonica, Green could pass for John Belushi. Just like Jake and Elwood Blues, a number of former executives from Babcock & Brown are believed to be ready to get the band back together. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Dancing the night away Mar 8, 2009
Kate especially liked seeing John and Abigail Lee dancing a cha-cha to Soul Man by the Blues Brothers. (I liked it) when they pulled the girl up in the air, she said referring to when the Lee s daughter Mattie joined in on the dance. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Taj Mahal makes hall of fame Mar 3, 2009
One of his most famous tunes is She Caught the Katy (And Left Me a Mule to Ride), which ended up in the 1980 film The Blues Brothers. One of his most acclaimed albums came in 1999 on Kulanjan, a collaboration with Malian kora legend Toumani Diabate. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Among The Greats Feb 27, 2009
One of his most famous tunes is "She Caught the Katy (And Left Me a Mule to Ride)," which ended up in the 1980 film "The Blues Brothers.". This article appeared on page E - 3 of the San Francisco Chronicle. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Taking a few swings Feb 18, 2009
Aykroyd and Jim Belushi perform as the Blues Brothers at the club's official opening-night party Saturday. (Opening acts include a Jimi Hendrix tribute band fronted by Microsoft cofounder Paul Allen and blues guitarist Ronnie Earl. (Boston Globe)
Who'll be the ice queen? Feb 14, 2009
The one from the Blues Brothers. It was really well cut and it was so sparkly. (Mirror.co.uk)
The California Honeydrops Feb 13, 2009
If "The Blues Brothers" happened in New Orleans instead of Chicago. 3. (San Francisco Chronicle)
