JamBase — Legendary musicians Etta James and Taj Mahal performed the lullabye-inspired "Mockingbird" during an appearance on the 'Late Show With David Letterman.' more info

JamBase — Gov't Mule fit their first cover of Tony Joe White/Etta James' "Out Of The Rain" in nearly a decade into the setlist for Tuesday's show in Lincoln, Nebraska. more info

Core News — “Diplo & Friends exclusively in the mix, this week paying tribute to Avicii by replaying his seminal 2013 mix; then the Cozy Boys who tour DJ for A$AP Mob step up to the decks… Expect classic material from the likes of the Isley Brothers, Smokey ... more info

Core News — “Tonight we’ll be paying tribute to the legendary producer Rick Hall, who forged the Southern Soul sound, from his FAME studios in Alabama. We’ll be sharing with you an interview Craig recorded with Rick back in 2013, where he shares his memori... more info

New York Times — Mr. Hall turned small-town Alabama into a crucible of music, recording the likes of Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett, Etta James, the Osmonds and Mac Davis. more info

Kings of A&R — Cat Clyde releases her new single The River. Although the scene can be littered with americana/ folk acts, this Ontario bred storyteller stands out. Drawing influences from Etta James to Lead Belly, the new track follows her debut album, Ivory Castan... more info

JamBase — Today marks what would have been the birthday of legendary vocalist Etta James, watch her perform with two other legendary musicians Carlos Santana and John Lee Hooker. more info

Impose Magazine — Emma Cole is not afraid to acknowledge the truth of the matter. Her music is spunky, saying with confidence what we wish we could admit. Currently residing in Los Angeles’ Echo Park, Cole takes a page from the books of Etta James, Janis Joplin, and... more info

JamBase — Celebrate the 76th birthday of New Orleans music legend Dr. John with an all-star performance on ‘Soundstage.’ more info

MSN Music — Phil Chess died this week at the age of 95. He co-founded Chess Records, a Chicago blues label that gave rise to artists like Muddy Waters, Etta James, Bo Diddley, and Chuck Berry. Chess can even be thanked for sparking the formation of the Rolling S... more info