Page 53 - Robert Cray News Today

It was on August 27 that the news broke. The first flash came over the Associated Press wire that Monday morning in 1990 at about seven o’clock: ‘Copter crash in East Troy, Wisconsin. Five fatalities, including a musician.’ Keen-eyed staffers at the Austin American-Statesman caught that item and began putting the pieces together as AP provided fresh details every half-hour: the mysterious ‘musician’ soon became ‘a member of Eric C...

The concert venue and art gallery on the waterfront is going to require proof of COVID vaccination starting late next week.

Chuck Berrys rocket ride to fame hit more than a few bumps along the way: Unscrupulous industry professionals tried to scam him, and racists pushed back against his boundary-defying music. Berry persisted, however, building a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame career outlined in tonights PBS broadcast of In Their Own Words: Chuck Berry. You can watch an exclusive clip from the program below, as the son of Chess Records cofounder Leonard Chess, Darius Rucker of Hootie and the Blowfish, Guns N Roses guita...

Taylor Hackford. Hackford directed Hail! Hail! Rock ‘n’ Roll, the 1987 documentary focusing on Berry’s star-studded 60th birthday concerts held in St. Louis in 1986, for which Richards served as musical director. In a preview clip of the episode that’s been posted on PBS.org, Richards recalls the hard time Berry, whom he famously considers his hero, gave him while they rehearsed for the birthday shows, noting that he felt he was up to the the task. “‘I was made to do this job,’ [...

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021 - 5:13 pm John Kribs of Johnny & the Triumps NORWOOD — The Norwood Village Green Concert Series will present The Brubeck Brothers Quartet celebrating their dad Dave’s 100th anniversary on Thursday, June 24th and Johnny and the Triumphs on Sunday, June 27. Both concerts are at 7 pm. There is no set charge but there is a “pass the bucket”. Chris and Dan Brubeck have been making music together practically all their lives. Drummer Dan and bassist...

We’re doing great things, crushing stereotypes and changing the perception of what it means to be called dad, but somewhere among all of these sacrifices we also lost track of each other.

Mammoth Lakes Events Are On Bluesapalooza and other favorites are back for 2021 Mammoth Lakes, Calif., June 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As California heads toward its June 15 COVID-19 reopening date, summer and fall events in Mammoth Lakes are preparing to kick back into gear. A full gamut of events is lining up to enhance experiences for visitors and locals alike. Leading the way in terms of size and scope, and the celebration of the festival’s 25th anniversary is the Mammoth Festival of B...

  The irrepressible spirit of the blues was on full display during The Blues Foundation’s 42nd Blues Music Awards (BMAs) presented by Global Electronic Technology when winners across twenty-five (25) categories were announced. Broadcasted virtually due to COVID precautions, the show’s highlights included heartfelt video statements from many of the winners as well as lively performances from several past BMA winning artists. Awarded by The Blues Foundation’s members, the BMAs are wide...

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