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Watch Tom Waits perform “Respect Yourself” live with Mavis Staples

2659 days ago

Uncut — This was Waits' first live performance in two years This was Waits' first live performance in two years The post Watch Tom Waits perform “Respect Yourself” live with Mavis Staples appeared first on Uncut. more info

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Watch Tom Waits’ Surprise Appearance With Mavis Staples Live At Lagunitas

2660 days ago

Stereogum — Last night, Mavis Staples performed at the Lagunitas Brewery in California, and she brought out Tom Waits for a rare live performance as a surprise to everyone in the audience. He joined her for a rendition of the Staple Singers' "Respect Yourself." ... more info

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Monday Music News

2661 days ago

KEXP Seattle — Soul legend Mavis Staples has announced a new album called If All I Was Was Black. The album was produced by Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy, a regular collaborator with Staples since 2010. The title track has been shared, as well as the cover art and tracklis... more info

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Mavis Staples Announces Jeff Tweedy-Produced New Album & Shares Single

2661 days ago

JamBase — Listen to â€œIf All I Was Was Black,â€ the title track to the upcoming new Mavis Staples album produced by Wilcoâ€™s Jeff Tweedy. more info

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Bob Dylan to play first concert at new DePaul hoops arena in Chicago

2661 days ago

Chicago Tribune — Bob Dylan will play the inaugural concert at the new arena by McCormick Place, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced Monday. Chicago native Mavis Staples is slated to join Dylan at the Oct. 27 concert at Wintrust Arena. The concert is part of Dylan’s fall U... more info

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Mavis Staples – “If All I Was Was Black”

2661 days ago

Stereogum — Mavis Staples' most recent album, last year's Livin' On A High Note , saw the legendary singer singing songs written by a cadre of famous songwriters; her just-announced next album, If All I Was Was Black, sees her once again teaming up with Jeff Tw... more info

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Bob Dylan Announces 2017 Fall Tour

2661 days ago

JamBase — Legendary musician Bob Dylan will play 21 shows between October and November with Mavis Staples aboard as support for all but two. more info

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