Here's something I couldn't get in the story I wrote advancing the Staind and Shinedown show happening Tuesday. Look for the story in Saturday's Extra. Meanwhile ...
Four hard rock bands. Three male frontmen. One female singer/guitarist, already regarded as a rising metal six symbol.
Note to male groupies thinking of face time on Tuesday at the “Stimulate This!” tour stop in Roanoke: Watch your step.
July 9, 16 and 30 - Charlie Hamill and friends on the deck
July 11 - ROCKS
July 17, 18 - Lloyd Dobler Effect
July 24 - Wilburn (tent event, will get you more info when I know it)
July 25 - Soul Patch
July 31 - Pop Rivets
Mike Mitchell, a teacher at Floyd Music School, posted an update at facebook.com, saying that the school has been invited to brings its students to perform at the White House on July 21. The school also has confirmed the invitation, via its own facebook page.
The appearance apparently will be part of the White House music series, which First Lady Michelle Obama kicked off in mid-June, with jazz.
We're hoping to get more details from Mitchell, toute de suite.
RANDY CRAWFORD AND JOE SAMPLE
“No Regrets”
(PRA Records)
It was the 1979 hit “Street Life” that brought singer Randy Crawford together with the Crusaders and their pianist, Joe Sample.
Crawford and Sample reunited first in 2006 with the jazz crossover CD “Feeling Good.” On this CD, she sounds more like a jazz singer, though there’s still a healthy bit of crossover — from blues to gospel to pop — as one might expect from Sample and producer Tommy LiPuma.
Crawford is a bit of a mystery. She’s got solid chops and the ability to convey emotion, but hasn’t broken through.
This set doesn’t solve that problem, but it shows Crawford and Sample in accessible form.
Working here with bassist Christian McBride and drummer Steve Gadd — as on the 2006 set — she maneuvers through “Every Day I Have the Blues” like a jazz chanteuse. She shows some gospel earnestness on “Respect Yourself,” which gets maddeningly repetitive by the end, and squeezes some folky soul from Sarah McLachlan’s “Angel.”
Sample is, as always, a versatile collaborator. The title track, a soulful remake of an Edith Piaf-associated tune, makes for a gentle encounter.
—Karl Stark, The Philadelphia Inquirer
PHIL WOODS
“The Children’s Suite”
(Jazz Media)
Saxophonist and composer Phil Woods has tried since the early 1960s to get the rights to put A.A. Milne’s verses in a jazz setting. He finally succeeds here, and the results, with a narrator, two singers, and an 18-piece orchestra, are fun and even uplifting.
Woods, who cofounded the Delaware Water Gap Celebration of the Arts in northeastern Pennsylvania, taps players who have played there over the years or gone to one of his camps. Singer Bob Dorough delivers some slinkiness on “Pinkle Purr,” while Vickie Doney sings Christopher Robin’s words in a fresh fashion.
The charts are done in a boppish way, and Woods’ alto still sears after all these years. The cutesy singing gets overdone, but Milne fans ought to appreciate this unusual tribute.
—K.S.
Hear conversation and music with Stanley "Buckwheat" Dural, performing Saturday at Floyd Fandango. Get story and show details here.
July 4 - DJ mike
July 11 - stylus chris
July 18 - rex riddem
July 25 - dirty hands
Note from publicist Mike Belcher: "stylus chris is currently DJing for the Washington nationals and Rex Riddem just released a track on Beatport."
The fest is on Aug. 7-8 in downtown Blacksburg.
http://mjkpr.com/Glove
So, I got this news release today, which just got me tickled.
> For Immediate Release
> Profiles in History Selected to Auction Michael Jackson's iconic illuminating white glove adorned with crystals from his "Suit of Lights" worn on stage during The Jackson's 1984 Victory Tour.
> The single most iconic piece of Michael Jackson memorabilia in the world is emblazoned with bugle beads and Austrian crystal rhinestones and fitted with 50 small lights.
> There were only two of the illuminating gloves made for use by Michael Jackson on The Victory Tour and Michael gifted this glove to Ted Shell in 1986. The glove is accompanied with a signed letter of authenticity by Shell as well as a signed letter by Judie Mallen of L.A. Marquee Special Lighting Effects who installed the lights in the glove for the tour.
> "Michael Jackson was the undisputed King of Pop. This glove, used at the zenith of his career, is the most symbolic piece of his on-stage legacy, as he will always be remembered as the 'gloved one'-one of the greatest cultural icons of the 20th century. This glove is the ultimate piece of Jackson's performance memorabilia in the world. It is truly priceless," said Joe Maddalena, president of Profiles in History.
This immediately reminded me of the old SNL bit for "Elvis Presley's Coat." If you're goofy like I am, watch the video ...
Trinity United Methodist Church - Corner of 3rd and Mountain; Roanoke, VA
Jul 3 Grounded Granite (Wytheville, VA)
Jul 10 Bob Grubel, Sharon Feury & Friends (Floyd, VA)
Jul 17 LVNMUZIQ (Grand Rapids, MI)
Jul 24 Mike Franke (Salem, VA)
Jul 31 Woody (Bill Payne & Friends) (Roanoke, VA)
Third Street Coffeehouse is a non-profit coffeehouse, established in 1987. We are open every Friday; doors open at 7p for Open Mike; featured performer plays til 10 pm. Welcome to our smoke-free, alcohol-free no cover charge venue! We “pass the hat” for donations to the featured performers. For more information contact Marian McConnell at 540.309.4707; or email marian.mcconnell@gmail.com.
Martin’s Downtown Bar & Grill
413 1st St. SW
Roanoke, VA 24011
www.martinsdowntown.com
July 2009
2 – Kavorka
3 – Sol with King George and Jake D
4 – TBA
7 – Crobar Cane
8 – Ballyhoo!
9 – Villanova w/ Electric Chameleon
10 – Funk Punch
11 – The Pietasters
14 – Crobar Cane
16 – Paul Brunett
17 – Bad Casper
18 – Bebop Hoedown
21 – Crobar Cane
23 – Galen Kipar Project
24 – Oso
25 – ROCKS
28 – Crobar Cane
30 – Stickman
31 – Kerosene Willy
