Country legend Louvin has full slate at 80
NEW YORK (Billboard) - Charlie Louvin turned 80 on July 7, but the Country Music Hall of Fame legend is moving faster and faster -- careerwise, at least.
Amid a jam-packed celebratory weekend July 6-8 in Nashville, the surviving Louvin Brother made an appearance at the Louvin Brothers Museum and performed the evening of July 7 at the Grand Ole Opry, of which he has been a member since 1955.
Louvin capped the weekend at the Country Music Hall of Fame for the world-premiere screening of the music video for "Ira," a moving tribute to his brother Ira Louvin, who died in 1965. The track is from his recently released self-titled album for ... continue reading
Added : 9/7/2007
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Catslappin' Chrissy releases new cd on july 28th
Catslappin' Chrissy will release its first full-CD “Gone Rockin’ ” on July 28th at the 1# Car & Rockabilly Round Up in Gemert (NL)
The band stays loyal to its original formula: honest old school rockabilly with a flicker of blues and country, carried by a strong female voice and a catchy drive.
Due to the pregnancy of singer Kristel, the band hasn’t been on stage the last couple of months. However, this offered them the opportunity to record a brand new album mainly containing own productions combined with a few covers. The highlight of the summer should be the 1# Car & Rockabilly Round Up Festival in Gemert on July 27, 28 ... continue reading
more info on : http://www.catslappinchrissy.tkhttp://www.myspace.com/catslappinchrissy
mail to : catslappinchrissy@hotmail.com
Added : 6/7/2007
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Last of the original Drifters dies at 81
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Bill Pinkney, the last survivor of the original members of the musical group The Drifters, died Wednesday. He was 81.
Pinkney was found dead at the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort, Daytona Beach Police spokesman Jimmie Flynt said. The death was not considered suspicious, he said.
Pinkney was scheduled to perform for Fourth of July festivities there.
Pinkney's manager, Maxine Porter, declined to discuss his cause of death, but said Pinkney had had health problems.
The Drifters, whose hits include "Under the Boardwalk," "Up on the Roof," and "Save the Last Dance For Me," still performed Wednesday night. ... continue reading
Added : 5/7/2007
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Sax player Boots Randolph dead at 80
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Boots Randolph, whose spirited saxophone playing on "Yakety Sax" endeared him to fans for years on Benny Hill's TV show, died Tuesday. He was 80.
Randolph suffered a cerebral hemorrhage June 25 and had been hospitalized in a coma. He was taken off a respirator at Skyline Medical Center earlier Tuesday, said Betty Hofer, a publicist and spokeswoman for the family.
Randolph played regularly in Nashville nightclubs for 30 years, becoming a tourist draw for the city much like Wayne Newton in Las Vegas and Pete Fountain in New Orleans.
He recorded more than 40 albums and spent 15 years touring with the Festival of Music, ... continue reading
Added : 4/7/2007
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The Lance Monthly
Compadres,
The July issue of "The Lance Monthly" has been posted and the featured article is a very candid recollection of the life and times of The Cavaliers of "Last Kiss" fame, written entirely by founder and original guitarist, Sid Holmes. Although the recall is quite controversial (it'll be presented in two parts), it is an excellent, well-written read.
As usual, go to http://www.lancerecords.com for a free read.
IN THIS ISSUE: A Candid Behind-the-Scene’s Recollection of the Cavaliers of “Last Kiss” Fame (1956 – 2007); Comments on Last Month’s Interview (Up Close with Mike Mitchell; Sonny West); Jump, Jive ... continue reading
more info on : http://www.lancerecords.com -
Added : 3/7/2007
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Hank III Returns to the Road for New Tour
Nashville, TN – June 22, 2007 – Curb Records recording artist, Hank III, is set to hit the road for an extensive summer tour to promote his upcoming album. The first leg of the tour kicks off on July 10th in Little Rock, Arkansas and will wrap up August 12th in Indianapolis. Big Red Goad with Power of Country will open the shows. This tour will bring Hank to some larger venues in new cities, but will also hit many clubs where he hits regularly sells out to loyal fans.
Part two of the tour will begin October 30th at the House of Blues in New Orleans and wrap up in Hank’s hometown of Nashville on November 21st at the Cannery. Hank III and ... continue reading
Added : 3/7/2007
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John Carter Cash forges own path
HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. - John Carter Cash knows all about the pressure of following in famous footsteps.
Not only was his father the musical legend Johnny Cash, his mom was June Carter Cash, a beloved member of the pioneering Carter Family.
His half-sisters, Rosanne Cash and Carlene Carter, are successful recording artists. His ex-brothers-in-law are Rodney Crowell, Marty Stuart and Nick Lowe.
"Everywhere I've gone people say, 'Why don't you sound like your dad?'" he reflected recently. Then, as if pondering the question yet again, he answered himself: "Well, God didn't make me that way."
At 37, he finds himself in the delicate ... continue reading
Added : 2/7/2007
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Janis Martin suffered a heart attack
RCA Recording female rockabilly artist Janis Martin, who was dubbed the female Elvis has suffered a heart attack. No other news has come thru yet. But our thoughts and prayers are with her.
Janis Martin was scheduled for the Americana festival to be held in Newark, Nottinghamshire UK from the 6th to the 8th of July.
Rockabilly Legend Ray Campi will be replacing her on the bill heading that Saturday night.
Added : 2/7/2007
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Saxophone player Boots Randolph in hospital
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Saxophone player Boots Randolph was hospitalized in critical condition Wednesday in Nashville.
Officials at Skyline Medical Center said Randolph's family had asked that no other information be released about him other than to ask for prayers.
The 80-year-old Randolph is best known for his 1963 hit "Yakety Sax," which became the theme song for the TV show "The Benny Hill Show" more than two decades after the tune was released.
He had been a top Nashville session musician, playing with dozens of recording artists, including Elvis Presley.
Randolph performed regularly in Nashville nightclubs ... continue reading
Added : 30/6/2007
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Coyote Funeral out on DVD
Director Jason May informed us that his film Coyote Funeral is finally out on DVD and is available through his website.
For a review on this film Check out our earlier news item.
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Added : 30/6/2007
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