January 2022

Sam Lay, a Chicago blues drummer and singer who performed with Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, Bob Dylan and the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, has died at his Chicago home.Lay died Saturday of natural causes at age 86, Alligator Records…

PayDay Say Company has just acquired Personal Money Service, an online platform designed to connect borrowers with direct creditors across the United States. The acquisition will better meet the needs of PayDay Say customers across the…

UK-born artist management company Various Artists Management has bolstered its presence in the US with a new office in Los Angeles.The company, founded in 2008, has had a US presence since 2016 and has now purchased a property in the…

The hunt is on for local musicians interested in performing outdoors this summer. The Maple Ridge Museum and Archives issued a call Sunday for musical artists to participate in the heritage group's popular Music on The Wharf…

A collection of the interesting - and sometimes unusual - events that happened this week in Arizona history.January 30On this date in 1897, a Women's Suffrage Bill was introduced in the Territorial Legislative Assembly and referred…

This is not the first time the South Korean boy band has faced xenophobia from talk show hosts. Almost two years into the pandemic and after a huge peak in anti-Asian hate crimes, jimmy kimmelThe Latest…

YAOUNDE, CAMEROON — Ahead of a Cameroon-Gambia knockout match in the ongoing African Cup of Nations soccer in Douala, a commercial hub and coastal city on Saturday, Cameroon said it had deployed 250 additional police officers to control…

Cariboo Gold Dance Band, like everyone else, faces the challenge of moving into the “new reality”. The band have been fortunate enough to resume rehearsals and are working hard to be joined by renowned jazz singer Steve Maddock to…

Jethro TullThe latest album, The Zealot Gene, the veteran progressive rock band's first new studio effort in over 18 years, was released today. Singer Ian Anderson tells ABC Audio that he views the 12-track collection as a…

A new University of Minnesota course offered this semester will teach students the practice of Indigenous mapping as a way to explore the University's relationship to systemic racism and settler colonialism. "Thinking of a map in a history…

Every two weeks, LPM offers you the newsletter arts, culture, etc. It is full of artistic and cultural news from the region, gives an update on things to do and see and, each week, introduces you to an artist from the community. Here is…

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The most vulnerable members of the Wiyot tribe were sleeping on the morning of Feb. 26, 1860, when a band of white men slipped into their northern California villages in the dark and took them down. massacred.…

By Declan FinucanePublished on January 26, 2022 at 5:21 p.m. Iconic band The Zombies will stop by the Living Arts Center in Mississauga for a show later this year. (Photo: Living Arts Center) The zombies, an English psychedelic rock band…

Company Recognized with A-Score for Continuous EffortSOUTHBOROUGH, Mass., Jan. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In recognition of his continued actions to fight climate change, Virtusa Corporation received an A- rating for its response to…

There aren't many bands with half a century of history, but it's been so long since a group of young musicians from the Chicago area changed their name to Styx after signing a recording contract. One of the biggest bands in the world from…

It's always interesting when bands fall in love. In May 2020, in a series of public thank you notes collectively titled 60 Songs That Saved My Life, Bono wrote that the title track from Simple Minds'…

Legendary singer-songwriter Bob Dylan will perform at Bass Concert Hall on the University of Texas campus on March 16. Tickets, $59.50 to $129.50, go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday via texasperformingarts.org.This is Dylan's first show in…

On a day-to-day basis, paying bills can be a real challenge for most individuals and households. Unfortunately, with the COVID-19 pandemic, the financial situation has worsened, highlighting the need for most people to obtain emergency…

Terri Sussman tends to be the person who helps others on the local scene. It all started in 2006 when Sussman hosted a charity event to help Al Casey's family lay a headstone at his grave.Casey had launched his career here in Phoenix as…

Rachel WhitneyCurator, Historical Museum of Sapulpa This week in Sapulpa history Jimmie Wilson of Sapulpa and his band Catfish String Band proudly performed on KFRU radio station in Bristow. The group began in the early 1920s…

AFTER achieving success at the Eurovision Song Contest 2021, Italian band Måneskin have gone unstoppable. Their unique style and sound ensure they are unforgettable - and have earned them an army of devoted fans around the world.…

BTS ARMY is fiercely protective of the K-Pop sensation, and late night TV host Jimmy Kimmel's recent comments haven't gone too well regarding the group and their popularity. In his recent episode, Jimmy Kimmel compared the frenzy around…

Rick Berry with his sister, Belinda, on his birthday on April 25, 2019. (Photo courtesy) A young Rick Berry through the years (Courtesy photos) Rick Berry performs flugelhorn during a July 4 show (courtesy photo) Rick Bery carrying his Cal…

When Strahan asked Wallen if country music had a race problem, all Wallen could do was shrug, “It would seem so, yes. I didn't really sit down and think about it. It was a frankly honest response from a star who probably hadn't previously…

Energizing listeners with an unparalleled musical ethic, the dynamic musical duo SïC builds a fantastic musical palette, enriched with inspirations When it comes to rock and metal, there are very few emerging artists who are making a…

The C band is there. No plane fell from the sky.Verizon launched its C-band network in 46 cities this week and AT&T in eight. None of them have a coverage map yet due to last-minute arguments about airport exclusion zones, but…

Payday loans are short-term loans that you can take out when you need money. They should not be confused with a credit card cash advance, which is a form of borrowing from your credit card company. These types of loans…

Check site websites for the latest health protocols.Wynton Marsalis & The Jazz at Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra and Septet Trumpeter great Wynton Marsalis and members of his Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra could pinch each other when…

The Beatles are arguably one of the greatest boy bands in history. However, with the Fab Four, a lot of credit is also given to their producer Sir George Martin, who signed the rock band and helped them achieve worldwide success. Now, in a…

It's yet another eventful weekend in Wilmington, which, given that it's January, is a good sign for what's to come this spring and summer. Warm up to a mix of local and touring talent, from Broadway shows to Port City comics and musicals.…

Family fun Favorite Disney characters return for “Disney on Ice: The Search for Mickey”. Mickey and his friends embark on a journey as they follow Captain Hook's treasure map for clues to find Tinker Bell after he tries to capture his…

Milwaukee, Wisconsin- The pandemic has created an environment of uncertainty and financial need, especially for people in Wisconsin who have lost their jobs and suffered pay cuts/reductions. As things slowly return to normal,…

In the first blockbuster deal to hit Music Row since artists began shipping catalog rights for mega-bucks in late 2020, superstar Kenny Chesney has sold the majority of his royalties to UK investment firm Hipgnosis Song Management. Chesney…

“Most of the songs make me cringe! U2 lead singer Bono says he hates the band's name and finds it hard to listen to their songs out of embarrassmentBy Kamal Sultan Showbusiness Reporter for the Daily Mail Published: 2:24…

WASHINGTON, Jan 17 (Reuters) - Chief executives of major U.S. passenger and cargo carriers warned on Monday of a "catastrophic" airline crisis looming in less than 36 hours, as AT&T (TN) and Verizon (VZ .N) are expected to roll out a…

BRANSON, Mo. (KY3) – The Mansion Theater recently unveiled plans for major expansion into the world of television, film, music and animation.Mansion Entertainment Group CEO Larry Wilhite said there are many projects underway by the Mansion…

Fans queuing to enter The Forum in Inglewood for the ALT (98.7 FM) and iHeartRadio's ALTer Ego concert on Saturday night clearly had energy to burn. They were ready to dance and sing – even in masks – to Coldplay, Imagine Dragons, Kings of…

A video tweeted by senior journalist Abdulhaq Omeri shows the Taliban burning a musical instrumentKabul: Taliban people burned a musical instrument in front of a musician in Afghanistan's Paktia province, a video posted by an…

MILLE LACS RESERVATION – In her 2022 State of the Group Address, Mille Lacs Group General Manager Melanie Benjamin referred to 2021 as a year of great progress for the Mille Lacs Group and for Native Americans at the federal…

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Three long, popular and much-loved documentaries have come out in recent years and aim to change the way we think about the past.“OJ: Made in America” — the five-part, seven-hour, 47-minute documentary released by ESPN in 2016 — is a…

Of all the so-called "pandemic-proof" jobs, here's a surprising one: rock star. The 10 highest paid musicians in the world in 2021 raked in a total of $2.3 billion, more than double what they earned on an annual basis in the years just…

NAGASAKI - An experimental piece of music with rap lyrics that mention the horrors of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki and other historical events has been released by a music label in southwestern Saga prefecture. The track "Maibotsu!-->!-->!-->…

The popular Kano twin brothers and the Hausa sensation known in the Hausa hip-pop music scene as "Tagwayen Asali" delivered the marital vow in grand style to twins born in Katsina, Hassana and Hussaina in Kano. The identical twin brothers…

“Good words often poetically express what the inner life of people is in a way that dialogue cannot do,” he says. “Putting these pieces together can be very difficult because you inherently operate in two conflicting modes. Sometimes the…

Working as a teacher in Cleveland, Mississippi was hugely rewarding, said Jennifer Williams, but she struggled at times to make her income flow from paycheck to paycheck. So one day she borrowed $ 200, promising to settle with the lender…

Burke Shelley, founder, frontman and bassist of Welsh rock trio Budgie, has died aged 71. His daughter Ela Shelley broke the news, claiming he had died in his sleep in a Cardiff hospital, with no cause of death being given.Born John Burke…

America's largest black-owned bank offers small, short-term loans with no credit checksBOSTON, January 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OneUnited Bank, the largest black-owned bank in the United States, is launching CashPlease, a small, short-term…

Howard McGillin and Gaelen Gilliland have joined the cast of The New Group's Off-Broadway World Premiere. The New Group World Premiere More black—the new musical inspired by George S. Schuyler's 1931 Afro-futuristic…

Watch DMB launch four originals and one Stones classic in 2021. By Nate Todd January 9, 2022 • 1:13 p.m. PST Dave Matthews is celebrating his 55th birthday today. The famous singer, songwriter and…

Michael Lang, the man who helped create one of the most iconic moments in musical history with the organization of Woodstock in 1969, has passed away. He was 77 years old.Lang died last night (January 8) at Sloan-Kettering Hospital in New…

BRISTOL, Tenn. - Are you looking for an evening in the Tri-Cities? Consider stopping off at the historic…

Stephen Lawrence, who provided some sort of soundtrack to countless childhoods as musical director for the album and TV special "Free to Be… You and Me" and as a longtime songwriter for “Sesame Street,” died Dec. 30 at a medical center in…

A former member of classic rock band The Rascals can't stop his former bandmates from using the name on a reunion tour, a federal judge in Manhattan has ruled. Eddie Brigati has accused two of his former band mates of breaking contracts and…

Original guitarist Mick Sweda and drummer Jimmy D'Anda left BulletBoys due to a "toxic" situation.Sweda broke the news to fans on Facebook on Monday, January 3, saying he and D'Anda would no longer perform with the band, leaving lead…

Albums can be difficult to follow. The AV Club would like to officially record (no pun intended) as acknowledging this fact; every week, let alone every month, brings a deluge of new releases to record stores and digital streaming…

Welcome to Seven in Seven, where each week we generally take a look at what shows will arrive in the region over the following week. And while the doors to the theaters are slowly opening again, due to the current pandemic, they're not…

Rodeo fans and thousands of Texas 4-H and FFA youths await the start of the 125th Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo as it begins its 23-day run on January 14. According to FWSSR officials, the Stock Show sets the tone for the…

Boy group Omega X poses at an online press conference Wednesday. (Arrow entertainment)Beginner band Omega X hailed the frigid season and jumped on the January musical craze by releasing their second EP, “Love Me Like,” Wednesday…

Rock band "Fozzy" to enter new chapter after longtime drummer Frank Fontsere leaves the group; who could be his replacement? In an Instagram post, the band addressed the issue, saying Fontsere!--?xml>…

When Gene Simmons was recently asked if he has any New Years resolutions, the KISS bassist and co-singer noted a number of areas he would like to grow up in.This includes accumulating more wealth, although Simmons said last year that he was…

McCollum's move, which will allow production to stop paying salaries and most other expenses, is a new Broadway response to Omicron's push, but has a parallel in London, where Andrew Lloyd Webber has has closed its new musical "Cinderella"…

Just because you might be stuck at home during the pandemic doesn't mean you can't explore the great world. Here is a sampling of the Bay Area shows, concerts, activities and other fun in-person and virtual events over the next few weeks.…

2022 started off as a shock to Day6 or MyDays fans as one of their most favorite members, Jae Park, announced his departure from the K-Pop boy group. Jae's agency JYP Entertainment released a statement confirming the same and revealed…

The crowd might have been smaller than usual for the 2022 Rose Parade, but the flower-covered floats marching down Colorado Blvd drew great impressions from the people watching at the house. With familiar tanks like Trader Joe's and…

DECATUR - Three groups of colleges and high schools from Decatur offered a little Christmas joy on December 8, to the delight of spectators and supporters of the Decatur music program.The hour-long program was part of the band's annual…