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Willie Nelson, Mavis Staples to Perform at Austin City Limits Hall of Fame

2917 days ago

Rolling Stone — Willie Nelson and Mavis Staples lead the line-up of acts performing at the 2016 Austin City Limits Festival Hall of Fame Inductions and Celebration. The ceremony takes place on October 12th, immediately after the two consecutive weekends of ACL Fest,... more info

ALICE COOPER, LEMMY, SLASH Featured In 'Louder Than Love' Movie: Home Video Release Announced

2946 days ago

Roadrunner - Blabbermouth — "Louder Than Love - The Grande Ballroom Story", produced and directed by Tony D'Annunzio, is coming to home video on June 10 via MVD. The film has been to over 35 festivals from Detroit to L.A. to London and Australia. "Louder Than Love" debuted to ... more info

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Bonnie Raitt is riding a creative burst after recent personal losses

2996 days ago

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Some musicians can steal a show. But in the case of Bonnie Raitt's recent run of appearances surrounding the Grammy Awards, it was less a case of theft than a claim of ownership. There she was confidently taking over the stage in midst of the Grammys... more info

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Rakim playing 'Paid In Full' in NYC (and other shows)

3003 days ago

Brooklyn Vegan — Rap legend Rakim has a few shows coming up as usual, but his newly-added NYC gig is an extra special one. It happens July 13 at BB King's and he'll be playing his classic, highly influential 1987 debut, Paid... more info

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The young acts including Bieber and the Weeknd drained all the energy from the Grammys

3005 days ago

L.A. Times - Entertainment — What did it say about the 58th Grammy Awards that among the liveliest moments in the show were a tribute to the late B.B. King, a number from a Broadway musical and — oh, yes — a celebration of the music of Lionel Richie? Nothing good, that's for... more info

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Chris Stapleton, Gary Clark Jr., & Bonnie Raitt Have The Blues Performing A Tribute To Legend B.B. King At The 2016 Grammy Awards!

3005 days ago

Perez Hilton — Now THIS is music with some feeling! After being introduced beautifully by the legendary Bonnie Raitt, the Grammys welcomed Gary Clark, Jr. and Chris Stapleton to perform a medley of blues music to honor the late, great B.B. King. Of COURSE it was am... more info

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Shuggie Otis playing NYC before UK tour (dates)

3043 days ago

Brooklyn Vegan — photo: Shuggie Otis at B.B. King's in 2013 (more by Greg Cristman) Cult soul/R&B musician Shuggie Otis is heading on a short UK tour in mid-February but will be stopping by NYC for a show at City Winery on February... more info

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Darlene Love released her first solo LP in 27 Years (listen), continuing holiday run at BB King's (pics) ++ other tour dates

3054 days ago

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Greg Cristman Darlene Love @ B.B. King's Blues Club 12/23/2015 Having sung with The Crystals (anonymously) and with many other Phil Spector wall-of-sound groups/productions, Darlene Love is one of the voices behind some of '60s pop's bigges... more info

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