Thursday, April 25, 2024

Music

R&B Legend Willie Jones, Age 86, Releases His First Album Ever — A Soul Banger — Including a Song by Former Senator Al Franken

Willie Jones and the Royal Jokers have their debut album out, produced by my old friend in Nashville, Jon Tiven. Who is Willie? Jon says:...

Review: David Byrne’s “Here Lies Love” Triumphant Broadway Opening 9 Years After Its Landmark Run at the Public Theater

In 2014, I went to the Public Theater in New York to see David Byrne's "Here Lies Love" and nothing was ever the same. At...

RIP Tony Bennett, 96, Famed Crooner, Philanthropist, Activist Who Had Sensational Second Act to Amazing Life

Tony Bennett has died at 96, just three weeks short of his 97th birthday. I was so honored and lucky to know him. He was...

Exclusive: Fleetwood Mac Could Reunite with Lindsey Buckingham for One Last Reunion Tour

Little by little all the 70s bands are planning farewell reunion tours. The Eagles are getting ready to embark on one, Aerosmith and KISS are...

Jason Aldean Fans Send Racist Song to the Top of iTunes Singles, Wrong Album to Number 3 Album

Jason Aldean fans aren't too bright. They've sent Aldean's racist song, "Try That in a Small Town" to the top of the iTunes singles charts....

Jason Aldean’s Dog Whistle Racist Redneck Video Pulled by CMT, Capitol Records Urged to Drop Him

This is not about being woke. This is about being racist. Country singer Jason Aldean's video called "Try That in a Small Town" has been...

Some Music for Grammy Consideration: Jenny Lewis Gets a Hit with “Psychos,” Dominic Fike Finally Releases 2nd Album and It’s Very Good

Jenny Lewis-- her band was Rilo Kiley. She's been working for at least 25 years. Now she finally has a hit. What took so...

Off Broadway: Joey Pantoliano, Constantine Maroulis Lead a Sizzling Cast in “Rock and Roll Man” About Famed DJ Alan Freed

Maybe the best surprise performance of the summer theater season is going on in the bowels of New World Stages on West 50th St....