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Video: Kanye West performs on Japanese TV Station with the hip-hop group Teriyaki Boyz in 2007
Watch Sharon Van Etten Perform “Seventeen” with Norah Jones
Beloved indie rocker Sharon Van Etten invites her friend Norah Jones to collaborate on this performance of a song off her 2019 album Remind Me Tomorrow.
Billie Eilish Performs Carpool Karaoke with James Corden
James Corden and Billie Eilish hop in the car and head for the carpool lane, singing “Ocean Eyes,” “bad guy,” “all the good girls go to hell.” After James asks Billie about meeting Justin Bieber for the first time and she strums tunes on the ukulele, they take a detour to visit her home and pet spider. And the two finish their trip with “when the party’s over.”
Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Isaac Hayes, Iggy Pop, John Prine & More To Be Honored With 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award
The Recording Academy has announced its 2020 Special Merit Awards recipients, and it’s one legendary list. Lifetime Achievement Award honorees this year are Chicago, Roberta Flack, Isaac Hayes, Iggy Pop, John Prine, Public Enemy and Sister Rosetta Tharpe. Ken Ehrlich, Philip Glass and Frank Walker will receive Trustees Award honors, and George Augspurger is being recognized with the Technical GRAMMY Award recipient. A special award presentation ceremony and concert celebrating the honorees will be held on April 18, 2020, at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. Additional details regarding the ceremony will be announced shortly.
GRAMMY-winning rock band Chicago are among the first acts to bring big jazz band-style horns into rock music. Following their 1969 debut album, Chicago Transit Authority, which was inducted into the GRAMMY Hall Of Fame, they have released five No. 1 albums and nearly three dozen Top 40 hits.
Roberta Flack is a true testament of what music education can do if you foster talent from an early age. Classically trained since age 15, she has garnered four GRAMMYs, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and an everlasting musical legacy with songs such as “Where Is The Love” and “Killing Me Softly With His Song.”
A soul music pioneer, Isaac Hayes was an in-house songwriter/producer at the legendary Stax Records, where he wrote such hits as “Soul Man” and “B-A-B-Y.” He also had a successful solo career, releasing the GRAMMY-winning “Theme From Shaft” in 1971.
Godfather of Punk Iggy Pop was the lead singer of influential proto-punk band the Stooges and has released more than 15 albums as a solo artist. With rebellious and sometimes dangerous stage antics, he has influenced countless acts, including Sid Vicious and the Clash.
John Prine’s witty approach to storytelling has made him one of the most revered country & folk singer/songwriters since his emergence in the ’70s. He has garnered two GRAMMYs and his classic eponymous debut album was inducted into the GRAMMY Hall Of Fame.
Public Enemy are one of the architects of hip-hop, bursting on the scene in ‘86, with a sonic firestorm of hard-hitting political, cultural rhymes. They’ve since released 13 acclaimed LP’s including their classic album, It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back, which was named one of the greatest albums of all time by Rolling Stone. In 2018, their song “Fight The Power“ was inducted into the GRAMMY Hall Of Fame.
Sister Rosetta Tharpe’s combination of gospel and blues, and her renowned technique on electric guitar, has influenced countless musicians, from Little Richard to Bob Dylan. The Godmother of Rock and Roll’s 1945 hit, “Strange Things Happening Every Day,” has been credited as the first gospel song to cross over to the R&B charts, becoming an early model for rock and roll.
Ken Ehrlich has shepherded the GRAMMY Awards telecast for the last 40 years and his ability to create events that are memorable and innovative has set a standard for television programming in the music industry. He helped pioneer the GRAMMY Moment — unique artist collaborations never before seen onstage.
Composer and pianist Philip Glass is widely regarded as the most influential composer of the late 20th and 21st centuries. Through his operas, film scores, concert pieces, theater works and wide-ranging collaborations with the likes of David Bowie, Paul Simon and Martin Scorsese, his music with repetitive structures has shaped the modern contemporary classical cannon.
Frank Walker began his career as an A&R scout for Columbia Records and went on to discover artists such as country great Hank Williams and blues legends Bessie Smith and Blind Willie Johnson. After wearing many hats at Columbia, he became the label chief for MGM Records in the mid-40s, where he introduced the soundtrack album concept and helped establish the Record Industry Association of America (RIAA).
An audio and acoustical engineer, George Augspurger has designed rooms for some of the most reputable studios in North America. After beginning his career at JBL, where he established the JBL Professional division, he started his own independent consulting firm, Perception Inc., and continues to work after 70 years in the industry.
The Lifetime Achievement Award celebrates performers who have made outstanding contributions of artistic significance to the field of recording, while the Trustees Award honors such contributions in areas other than performance. The Recording Academy’s National Board of Trustees determines the honorees of both awards. Technical GRAMMY Award recipients are voted on by the Academy’s Producers & Engineers Wing Advisory Council and Chapter Committees, and are ratified by the Academy’s Trustees. The award is presented to individuals and companies who have made contributions of outstanding technical significance to the recording industry.
Here It Is: 2019’s Best Cover Version, And It’s Kids Doing White Zombie
The O’Keefe Music Foundation, a non-profit organisation who help children record their musical performances for free, providing them with instruments, recording equipment and technical expertise. easily one of best ideas I’ve heard in a long time.
In this video going viral, watch this band made up of singer Taylor Campbell (age 8), tambourinist Miles Fong (8), drummer Logan Miller (9), bassist Jackson Toma (14), and guitarists Noah Williams and Gabe Josefowicz (both 15) performing White Zombie’s Thunderkiss ’65
You Can Now Buy Lego As The White Stripes “Fell in Love with a Girl” Video
Jack White’s Third Man Records does it again. Here’s The White Stripes “Fell in Love with a Girl” block kit, inspired by Michel Gondry’s visionary music video. You can build three designs with one kit and includes full color printed building instructions. Buy it here fast before it sells out.
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How to Book A Music Gig At A Nightclub
We have been there. We know the struggle. Maybe you’re in a new band ready for your first gig, maybe you are ready to step it up on the scene, maybe you’ve been out of this business for so long and you’re not sure how things work today. Then you are in the right place! We are going to help you and show you step by step how to book a music gig at a nightclub.
When to Book A Music Gig At A Nightclub
Nightclubs are likely to be filling their calendars 4, 6, or 8 weeks prior to the play date. This may sound short or too long depending on the location and your plans. As soon as you know you are heating a specific location, make sure to contact the club you want to play in and tell them about your plans. Make sure to check with the clubs to make sure your plans are aligned so you can finalize a date and start promoting your gig too. If you are not sure for which club to go for or you do not have enough information about your destination, do some research or contact a nightclub promoter who can help you identify the best club, which is fit to your music. There are also international nightlife concierge services, which can help you no matter where you are going.
Once you are in contact with the promoter, ask them for other referrals to clubs in the same area. Look for clubs that would be far enough away to not interfere with their date but close enough to help build your regional following. This will definitely increase your chances to book a music gig at a nightclub.
Also, keep in mind that the best dates you should go for are weekdays. During the weekends the nightclubs are busy and do not offer options for gigs but they look to the weeknights as a place to test new acts, attract customers, so if you want to book club gigs, that is a good place to start.
Be ready
Always be prepared. When contacting the clubs or even a club promoter make sure you have specific goals, timelines and plans when it comes to your gigs and the marketing you are going to use to drive people to come and hear you. Most clubs do minimal marketing for individual acts. This will be a plus for consideration, will make you look professional and help you stand out from the competition!
This is a simple and easy guide on how to book a music gig at a nightclub. You should have a better understanding now of how club bookers approach their timetable and how you can reach out to them and convince them to book you. Good luck!
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Strangest Tributes to the Great Musical Artists
Meta: People always find strange ways to celebrate their favourite musical artists. Here are some of the best but weirdest tributes to some of the greatest legends of the stage.
We all show our devotion to our musical idols in weird and wonderful ways. No matter who they are or what music they have introduced to the world, there are always going to be some strange ways to celebrate them. Here are some of the strangest tributes to the greatest musical artists out there.
Games
There are so many games online which are tributes to some of the greatest legends in the music industry. They allow us the chance to explore some of the best music these idols have produced in the guide of bright symbols and fun bonuses.
Some of the biggest stars have been immortalised in this way. Big names include Guns ‘N Roses, Ozzy Osbourne, and Jimi Hendrix. If you are a fan of any of their music, you should play their games at a fantastic online casino which offers them.
Streets
Wandering the streets of some of the hometowns of your favourite musical artists could result in you discovering a tribute to them. One of the most amusing can be found in Melbourne, Australia, hometown of the rock legends AC/DC.
ACDC Lane was named in 2004. Unfortunately, the local government would not allow the backslash which usually separates the band’s name in the street plaque. To compensate for this, an artist added a lightning bolt to the sign to make it look more like the band’s logo. While this did give the right effect, the local government had it removed and the sign restored.
Shrines
Head to Memphis, Tennessee, and you are not going to be able to move for Elvis memorabilia. He was one of America’s first and biggest music stars so it is unsurprising that the town he loved is full of things to visit. From his iconic mansion Graceland to a real Heartbreak Hotel, there is no shortage of stops on an Elvis tour.
The strangest one by far can be found in Goner Records. There is a shrine here filled with pictures of the King of Rock and Roll and a doll which moves and sings and moves when you pay a coin to it. While it is a nice tribute to Elvis, the whole shrine is a little bit odd.
Manhole Covers
It is not uncommon to see murals and statues to musical artists. However, you might also see some stranger tributes to musical artists. Head to Duluth in Minnesota to fid the Bob Dylan Way. This is a stretch of Highway 61 which now celebrates the musical career of Bob Dylan.
Most amusingly, the manhole covers were removed and replaced with specialised ones which celebrate his music. Made from recycled radiators, they are a cool way to track this route through the hometown of this famous artist.
No matter what genre of music the star makes, there is always going to be a fan who is ready to celebrate their work in weird and wonderful ways. Seeing how fans celebrate their idols is always going to be one of the best parts of the music industry.
Tory Lanez Announces Chixtape 5 Shows In Los Angeles, New York & Toronto
Coming off the high of his recently released album, Tory Lanez announces three live shows in Los Angeles, New York and Toronto. The shows will feature performances from his hit album Chixtape 5 plus other fan favorites from his catalog of chart topping hit music. Tickets go on sale Friday, December 20.
Show Dates: Tory Lanez & Friends Chixtape Live
February 20- Los Angeles: The Palladium
February 22- New York: Hammerstein Ballroom
February 23- Toronto: Coca Cola Coliseum
Chixtape 5 peaked at #1 on the Apple Music charts while the lead single “Jerry Sprunger” amassed over 40 million streams globally across all platforms. The project as a whole has over 195 million streams to date. Chixtape 5 is the fifth installment in the series by the Grammy Award-nominated and multi-platinum recording artist, and is the first to be available on all streaming platforms. It features hits from the early 2000’s era including samples and features from Jagged Edge, Jermain Dupri, T-Pain, Snoop Dogg, Chris Brown, Ludacris, The Dream, Mya, Mario, Trey Songz, Ashanti, Lloyd, Lil Wayne, Fabolous and Slim of 112 all of which Lanez will be performing at each show.
Tory Lanez is the definition of a triple threat. A rapper, singer and producer, Lanez originally stepped onto the music scene with the release of fan favorite mixtapes such as Sincerely Tory, Lost Cause and Cruel Intentions. After signing to Interscope Records in 2015, his debut album, I Told You peaked at #4 on the Billboard 200 Chart and featured the certified double platinum single “Luv” and 3x platinum “Say It.” With a slew of additional mixtape projects including Chixtape and The New Toronto series as well as his sophomore album Memories Don’t Die (which peaked at #3 on the Billboard 200 chart), Lanez continued to create hit after hit. His third album LoVE mE NOw, released in October 2018, took over the Billboard Rap Chart to become the #1 album in the country. 2019 brought even more success as Lanez toured the UK with Drake for the Assassination Vacation Tour and joined forces with Chris Brown for the IndiGOAT Tour to wrap up the summer. Never one to be labeled or confined to a box, Lanez will be showcasing his versatility with a Latin project titled El Agua. To close out 2019, Lanez also released his highly anticipated album Chixtape 5, which put his artistic twist on some of the biggest hits of the 00’s and featured a few of the most iconic artists of that time period including “Jerry Sprunger,” a sample of T-Pain’s (who is also featured on Lanez’ version) hit record “I’m Sprung” . With countless platinum singles on his resume, Tory Lanez continues to be an artist that breaks the mold and leaves fans wanting more.