Posts tagged with "MAVIS STAPLES"

BILLY CROCKETT – Web-exclusive Interview

Musician: BILLY CROCKETT Video: “That’s Something” BILLY CROCKETT FEATURED AT BLUE ROCK’S COOL NIGHTS 21 FINAL TWO NIGHTS—THIS THURSDAY & FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16-17   Billy Crockett, along with Liz Longley and Scott Mulvahill, will be featured at Christmas at Blue Rock for the final Cool Nights 21 livestreaming concert series—this Thursday and Friday, December 16-17. Billy Crockett is a performing songwriter, producer and multi-instrumental... 

Bonnaroo 2018 LIVE Photography by Jeff Fasano

Bonnaroo 2018 LIVE Photography by Jeff Fasano   Matt Shultz SuperJam Honoring Tom Petty   Mavis Staples    Nicole Atkins and Pat Sansone SuperJam Honoring Tom Petty Nile Rodgers          Read More →

BILLY CROCKETT

BILLY CROCKETT Rabbit Hole [Blue Rock Artists] Billy Crockett tears open his heart and pours out a measure of emotions that has been tucked in the corners of his soul. He carefully peels back each layer to give a guilt-free peek into the thought-provoking ideas dancing around in his head. And it’s truly an enjoyable ride. His lyrics paint portraits and landscapes, his guitar mastery is exceptional, and with his tasteful tunes and moving melodies,... 

MAVIS STAPLES

MAVIS STAPLES One True Vine  [Anti-] Like Bettye LaVette and the late Solomon Burke, gospel-soul singer Mavis Staples’ career has seen a resurgence in recent years thanks to a fruitful collaboration with Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy. But Staples never feels the need to compromise her roots or reverence to mine commercial appeal. Instead, she tows the line between unwavering faith and a tireless quest for redemption, and while the majority of these songs... 

MAVIS STAPLES

MAVIS STAPLES An R&B legend finds a new sound, with help from Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy Mavis Staples’ new album, You Are Not Alone, finds the 71-year-old soul icon in peak form. It was produced by Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy and recorded at the Wilco Loft, the group’s rehearsal and recording space in Chicago. On the album, Staples takes on songs written by her late father, Roebuck “Pops” Staples—who founded their legendary family band,... 
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