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The Sky Was the Limit: Highlights from Arena History Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 2:54AMWhat do Jimmy Swaggart, the Village People, Hulk Hogan, Twisted Sister and the Mighty Morphing Power Rangers all have a common -- besides a similarly tasteful fashion sense? They have all appeared at the Civic Arena over the past half-century, sometimes within a few days of each other. With an assis...
Tim McElligott Blog Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 5:30PMWhether you remember Frank Sinatra’s version or Jimmy Durante’s – no one remembers Frances Williams’ – almost everyone remembers these familiar lyrics from the song, “As Time Goes By:” You must remember this.
Parole battle pits Sinatras against killer of singer's close friend Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 5:45PMJilly Rizzo had spent hours preparing for his 75th birthday party, a soiree the next day that was to include his friend Frank Sinatra and other Rat Pack luminaries.
Parole battle pits Sinatra family against killer of singer's friend Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 8:27AMRANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. - Jilly Rizzo had spent hours preparing for his 75th birthday party, a soiree the next day...
Giacomo Gates: An Unconventional Backstory Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 1:27AMGiacomo Gates brings a rich, full-bodied timbre to the vocal jazz table. His pure vocalese approach has earned him lauds among critics, who hail him a champion artist in the modern jazz genre. He's been performing alongside the most recognized artists in the industry, using only his voice to produce a broad range of spectral color. Gates can be found singing melodies, lyrics, and even singing ...
Chris Finch rocks the boat in 'Guys and Dolls' Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 7:46PMNorthbrook's Westmoor Elementary School principal, OurNeighbor Chris Finch, can wear many hats: from teacher to tenor to tailor, but stops short of actually making them. "Not a skilled haberdasher -- yet," joked Finch, a self-taught costume maker who made his Nicely-Nicely Johnson suit, but not the fedora, for this month's Lake Forest musical "Guys and Dolls."
Today in Theatre History: JULY 20 Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 11:16PM1961 Stop The World - I Want To Get Off opens tonight at the Queen's Theatre on London's West End. The musical, which follows the life of one man from birth to death, will run 485 performances. The show, which features book, music, and lyrics by its star, Anthony Newley, and Leslie Bricusse, will then open at Broadway's Shubert Theatre on October 3, 1962 for a 555 performance run.
JOURNALISM/BLOGGING: Parole Battle Pits Sinatra Family Against Killer of Singer's Right-Hand Man Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 5:34AMJeffrey Perrotte, who slammed drunk into Jilly Rizzo's car and then fled the scene, vows to be an example of alcohol abuse's deadly consequences. Foes of his bid for freedom cite crime's horror. Jilly Rizzo had spent hours preparing for his 75th birthday party, a soiree the next day that was to include his friend Frank Sinatra and other Rat Pack luminaries. A few minutes after midnight, he got ...
Joan Armatrading takes the unconventional path Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 11:20PMEngland may be singer/songwriter Joan Armatrading's home, but she says she's most at home performing before American audiences. "America is my favorite place to perform, I'll say that no matter what country I'm in. I'm not scared," she said in an interview in Washington.
Fort Worth Date Night: It Had To Be You Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 5:26PMA fond memory of childhood was the great coming-of-age movies from the 1980s. It was so much fun being a teenager, yet, difficult at the same time. These films were a microcosm of what growing up in the ‘80s was like.
CD/DOWNLOAD/ALBUM: Listening Tip: Gene Lees Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 9:35AMBill Kirchner writes: Recently, I taped my next one-hour show for the "Jazz From The Archives" series. Presented by the Institute of Jazz Studies, the series runs every Sunday on WBGO-FM (88.3). Gene Lees (1928-2010) was one of jazz's foremost essayists and biographers. And he wrote liner notes for a number of classic jazz albums: John Coltrane's Ballads, Bill Evans' Conversations With Myself ...
Co-founder of anti-warrock group the Fugs dies Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 2:32AMTuli Kupferberg, a founding member of the underground rock group and staple of 1960s anti-war protests the Fugs, died Monday in Manhattan. He was 86
Anti-war rocker Tuli Kupferberg dies Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 10:49PMTuli Kupferberg, a founding member of the Fugs, one of the first underground rock groups, has died.
Love is in the air as Julio Iglesias brings his tour to Morristown Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 3:56PMThough he was born in Spain, Julio Iglesias could easily consider himself a citizen of the world.
'60s anti-war rocker Tuli Kupferberg dies in NYC Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 3:51PMTuli Kupferberg, a founding member of the underground rock group and staple of 1960s anti-war protests, the Fugs, has died. Kupferberg, who had suffered strokes in the past year, died Monday in a Manhattan hospital, said his friend and bandmate Ed Sanders. He was 86.
'60s Rocker Tuli Kupferberg Dies In NYC Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 3:07PMFounding Member Of Anti-War Band 'The Fugs' Died At 86 In a Manhattan Hospital
'60s anti-war rocker Tuli Kupferberg dies in NYC Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 3:07PMTuli Kupferberg, a founding member of the underground rock group and staple of 1960s anti-war protests, the Fugs, has died.
Anti-war rocker Kupferberg dies in NYC Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 3:06PMTuli Kupferberg, a founding member of the Fugs, one of the first underground rock groups, has died in New York.
Bon Jovi's London, England Residency In Numbers: A Rock 'N' Roll Case Study Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 3:37PMBon Jovi , the other, slightly less obnoxious pride of the Jersey Shore, recently finished up a residency at London, England's ginormous O2 Arena that ran June 7 to 26.
Calendar Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 5:58AMSubmissions for "Community Calendar" are required two weeks preceding the date of publication. Send to: Mary Ann Bottari, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026; mbottari@pioneerlocal.com. Information may be faxed to (847) 486-7495.
Macomb Center’s upcoming season appeals to broad interests with variety of shows Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 6:11PMThere’s something for everyone in the 2010-11 season at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts: Broadway imports, classic and classical acts, returning favorites, a Michigan premiere and more.
Joan Armatrading a 'Life' force Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 11:15PMEngland may be singer/songwriter Joan Armatrading's home, but she says she's most at home performing...
Musician Joan Armatrading is back with new CD, tour Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 5:43AMWASHINGTON -- England may be singer/songwriter Joan Armatrading's home, but she says she's most at home performing before American audiences.
Boro Actor Turns Eye Toward Music Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 12:45PMJames Bond fans will remember him as villain Franz Sanchez in “Licence to Kill.” Other readers may recall his portrayal of Jake Fratelli in the cult classic “The Goonies.”
Calendar Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 5:54AMSubmissions for "Community Calendar" are required two weeks preceding the date of publication. Send to: Mary Ann Bottari, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026; mbottari@pioneerlocal.com. Information may be faxed to (847) 486-7495.
More musical puns in the oven... Wednesday, June 30, 2010 @ 4:25PMPicking up from a comment on yesterday's post that reminded me of the planned Mike Love solo album, Mike Love Not War* , I got to thinking about puns in music, in music criticism - in song lyrics and titles, in band names and, particularly, in album titles.
Fresh Air Celebrates Frank Loesser's 100th Birthday Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 11:18AMFrank Loesser wrote the musicals Guys and Dolls and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying -- in addition to over 700 other songs. On today's Fresh Air, musical anthropologist Michael Feinstein discusses Loesser's musical legacy and plays some of his favorite Loesser tunes -- including several rare archival recordings.
The "Grease: Sing-A-Long" is heading our way Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 7:12AMThe "Grease: Sing-A-Long" is heading our way!
Knighthawks Announce Group Pricing for 17th Season Monday, June 28, 2010 @ 5:24PM(Rochester, NY)... The Rochester Knighthawks will be taking a cue from the late, great Frank Sinatra during their 2011 National Lacrosse League season. Like the lyrics in the 1963 hit song, the Knighthawks plan on 17 being a "very good year."
Contact Us | Advertise | Privacy Policy Monday, June 28, 2010 @ 10:30AMKneehigh, the company behind the stage version of Brief Encounter, which arrives on Broadway for a run at Studio 54 in September after a previous run at St Ann's Warehouse last year, will turn its attentions next to staging a new version of Michel Legrand's The Umbrellas of Cherbourg. Kneehigh's Emma Rice will direct and adapt it first at Leicester's Curve Theatre for a short run in February ...
'Rat Pack' show salutes Frank, Dean and Sammy Friday, June 25, 2010 @ 4:17AMDon't just spit out lyrics, sell the song, baby.That's the message from Jack D'Amico, a Frank Sinatra stylist whose onstage portrayal of Ol' Blue Eyes has been earning him bucks for more than 20 years.D'Amico joins Joe Scalisi as Dean Martin and Lawrence Evening as Sammy Davis Jr. at "The Rat Pack Reprise" — a dinner-show set for tonight at the Halls of St. George in Schererville.Sinatra, Martin ...
'Cool' jazz singer inspires musical Thursday, June 24, 2010 @ 8:01AMWillie Wood decided to send a copy of his original play, "Something Cool," to James Houghton, the founding artistic director of The Signature Theatre in New York City.
REVIEW & SLIDE SHOW: Versatile Buble captures hearts in crowded arena Wednesday, June 23, 2010 @ 4:53AM'I'm going to give it all to Tulsa, and there will be nothing left for the rest of the tour,' Michael Buble said in a Tulsa World interview last week.
CD Review: Crazy Love – Michael Buble Wednesday, June 23, 2010 @ 3:22AMCRAZY Love is Vancouver-born Buble’s first album in two-and-a-half-years and marks a welcome return from an artist who has sold more than 22million CDs worldwide.
Buble gives his all in Tulsa tour opener Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 10:53PMCanadian singer Michael Buble launched his North American tour from Tulsa’s BOK Center with a near-capacity crowd Tuesday night.
Kate Kelly: How a 1920s Technology Made Possible the Music of Love: A 2010 Celebration of Crooning Sunday, June 20, 2010 @ 7:13PMJust as the development of e-mail in the 1990s has forever changed the love letter, the technology of the 1920s forever altered the love song.
Frank Sinatra with Tommy Dorsey Perform "Marie" Friday, June 18, 2010 @ 8:44AMIrving Berlin wrote many songs which have passed into the American musical lexicon. One those songs is "Marie" which he wrote in 1928. It wasn't until ten years later that Tommy Dorsey had a head arrangement made of the song complete with the guys in the band chanting sarcastic lyrics behind the romantic tonsils of Jack Leonard, then the band's resident crooner. The idea took on after the ...
Michael Feinstein's American Songbook Coming To PBS This Fall Friday, June 18, 2010 @ 6:39AMPBS will premiere the three-part series Michael Feinstein's American Songbook on October 6th.
Joanna Newsom -- "Have One On Me" Thursday, June 17, 2010 @ 7:09AMAn epic album demands an epic review. If she's obscure, if she's talky, if she's tough, if she goes long, if she tosses her hooks in the tackle box and closes it, you remember that she does so because she's decided that she has to, and her decisions are always well-considered.
Frank Sinatra with Tommy Dorsey Perform "Deep Night" Wednesday, June 16, 2010 @ 8:25AMBefore there was Bing Crosby or even Vaughan DeLeath, there was Rudy Vallee who sang through a megaphone and who became, through sheer strength of will, a voice heard by millions on what was the first of the big time variety shows on radio. That was in 1929 and he was still a popular star on radio until 1942. Valle was also a song writer of no small means. Witness his creation of "Deep Night ...
Persian Music Iconoclast Mohsen Namjoo Rocks Through 'Strange Times' Tuesday, June 15, 2010 @ 1:26PMWhen Iranian musician Mohsen Namjoo developed a distinctive approach that wove together ancient Persian poetry and sensibilities with influences of Western rock and blues in a singular, individualistic aesthetic, the reaction was clear: "I got kicked out of university," he says. When Iranian musician Mohsen Namjoo continued to develop a distinctive approach that wove together ancient Persian ...
Today: H 24 /L 15 Monday, June 14, 2010 @ 12:41PMThere’s a scene in the 1985 college comedy The Sure Thing in which John Cusack, then as now an avatar of insouciant hipster cool, climbs into a car that’s supposed to take him cross-country to Los Angeles.
Tallulah Morehead: Actors, Singers, Dancers, Christians and a Republican. The 2010 Tony Awards Show roasted. Monday, June 14, 2010 @ 12:35PMIsn't the point of the TV telecast of The Tony Awards to lure tourists to come to New York and see all the shows? Therefore,...
Time to blow his own trumpet Monday, June 14, 2010 @ 12:09PMAn evening with Chris Botti is a charming conversation between jazz virtuoso and pop audience.
Frank Sinatra with Tommy Dorsey Perform "Blue Moon" Monday, June 14, 2010 @ 9:10AMJean Harlow, the blonde bombshell of the 1930's, was the original inspiration of "Blue Moon" when Lorenz Hart wrote the lyrics with the song title "Make Me A Star." Unfortunately, the song was cut from the movie. In 1934, new lyrics and a new title were created by Lorenz Hart for Richard Rodgers' melody. The new title was "Blue Moon" which rapidly caught the imagination of America's listeners ...
Notables Sunday, June 13, 2010 @ 2:08AMDuo R & R will take the stage at the Hickory Ridge Concert Series at the Dickson Mounds Museum at 7:30 p.m. June 19. R & R is Joe Readnour and Jeff Runyon, a musical duo from east central Illinois, specializing in Celtic music from the period spanning the 1750s to 1820s.
Billie Holiday: The Complete Commodore and Decca Masters Sunday, June 13, 2010 @ 1:24AMBillie Holiday The Complete Commodore and Decca Masters Verve Music Group 2010 In 1959, Nina Simone made a black-pride point about her hit single, "I Loves You Porgy," very publicly proclaiming that she refused to use the (to her) demeaning dialect pronunciation "loves," substituting "love." It was the same year that Billie Holiday died, but few remembered that Holiday had, without fanfare ...
Is Angela Lansbury Britain's most successful actress ever? Saturday, June 12, 2010 @ 7:55PMTo millions in Britain, she is the American queen of daytime television: Jessica Fletcher, amateur sleuth of a certain age in Murder, She Wrote. In America, though, Angela Lansbury, at 84, is the British queen of Hollywood and Broadway.
New York Production Listings Friday, June 11, 2010 @ 3:29PMThe following listings are not casting notices but instead reflect the best general information available about current casting assignments. Do your homework and use them wisely. Do not phone or visit casting directors' offices.
Jukebox musicals 'American Idiot,' 'Fela!' and 'Million Dollar Quartet' up for best musical Tonys Friday, June 11, 2010 @ 6:00AMmost of this year's tony nominees for best musical are part of WHAT'S CALLED 'the jukebox musical.'