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On April 1, 2011 The Eerie Digest Magazine owned by publisher and writer Mr. Joseph O’Donnell and our media partner interviewed our mutual friend Actress, Singer and Songwriter FAWN.On April 1, 2011 The Eerie Digest Magazine owned by publisher and writer Mr. Joseph... more
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Ever since the 1970s, well-to-do hippies have flocked to Laurel Canyon, the tree-lined neighborhood perched high in the hills above Los Angeles. Aside from a country store, a cozy restaurant whose name means “peace” in Italian and a mass of post-and-beam houses, there isn’t actually much to the area other than the omnipresent sense that something magical once took place there.Ever since the 1970s, well-to-do hippies have flocked to Laurel Canyon, the tree-lined... more
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American Masters is one of the reasons we need PBS. Wednesday it airs “Troubadours,” the fascinating story of the rise in the early 1970s of the singer/songwriter. It is centered on the Troubadour, the L.A. night spot that became the launching pad for many of these artists, including Carole King, James Taylor, Bonnie Raitt, and Elton John (he made his first U.S. appearance there). Video outtakes featuring Steve Martin and Bonnie Raitt here:
http://web.me.com/writa1/tvsoundoff/videos/Entries/2011/2/25_Troubadours_outtake_videos.htmlAmerican Masters is one of the reasons we need PBS. Wednesday it airs... more
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When a James Taylor/Carole King co-headlining Troubadour Reunion tour was announced last winter, the concert industry reacted with the sort of laid-back reserve befitting the two mellow-rock
http://www.billboard.com/#/features/james-taylor-and-carole-king-craft-season-1004104859.story?tag=hpflash4When a James Taylor/Carole King co-headlining Troubadour Reunion tour was announced... more
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Carole King and James Taylor are icons for a certain generation of music lovers. And by that I mean that generation of people who understand the difference between music and noise.
King is a prolific songwriter and singer whose 1971 album, “Tapestry,” sold over 25 million units worldwide. She’s a multiple Grammy winner who has been inducted into every music-related Hall of Fame there is.
Taylor has pretty much the same resume. He’s sold more than 40 million albums, been inducted into Halls of Fame and won multiple Grammys.
They first appeared together at the Troubadour, a famed night spot on Santa Monica Boulevard. That was in 1970 when both were relatively unknown artists. King had written a string of hits for other singers, but was in the midst of trying to establish herself as a performer. Taylor had just released his first album.
There was magic during their engagement there. And though it was probably unrelated, both their careers took off in the months after their joint appearance: hers with “Tapestry”; his with chart-topping single, “Fire and Rain.”
Thirty-seven years later, they returned to help the renowned night spot celebrate its 50th anniversary. That was taped and is the basis for “Carole King-James Taylor: Live at the Troubadour, ” a special that airs all month on PBS.
Read entire reviewCarole King and James Taylor are icons for a certain generation of music lovers. And... more
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The most amazing rock concert in the history of the universe will be on television Sunday, and many of you will likely have missed it. But for me, thank you very much.
Some of the biggest names in the music industry gathered at Madison Square Garden at the end of last month to perform two concerts to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. A TV show follows as sure as rock ‘n’ roll rose from the blues.
Your comments welcome on tvsoundoff.comThe most amazing rock concert in the history of the universe will be on television... more
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I made all of these photos from my hometown in Harriman, Tennessee. I was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, but I was raised in this small town just west of Knoxville.
The music is James Taylor singing "Country Road".I made all of these photos from my hometown in Harriman, Tennessee. I was born in... more
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Stand-up comedian Chris Martin dispenses Uighur and tacky pussy jokes and discusses his birthday and the economy at Cafe Diem in Richmond, VA July 20, 2009.Stand-up comedian Chris Martin dispenses Uighur and tacky pussy jokes and discusses... more
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The headliners for this year's Brighton Beachdown festival have been announced with The Zutons and The Super Furry Animals topping the bill to play the August 28th to 31st Brighton festival.
For me though, it's all about the other acts playing, some funky-jazz basslines courtesy of the James Taylor Quartet, some proper old-skool hip hop from legends of the scene Grandmaster Flash and the Sugarhill Gang, as well as soul-spinner Norman Jay dropping some some sultry slices of summer.
Not a bad lineup, but going on the British summer, it could always be a wash-out...The headliners for this year's Brighton Beachdown festival have been announced... more
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Douglas Caballero and the Daily Fix present your ultimate guide to the Obama administration's first festival. America's party for Obama kicks off this afternoon on the steps of the Lincoln memorial with a huge HBO concert headlined by the Boss, who will be joined by Beyonce, Bono, Mary J. Blige, John Legend, Sheryl Crow and more. Plus the Declare Yourself inauguration party will feature Maroon 5 and a DJ set by Samantha Ronson, and Moby will be spinning at 9:30 Club.
The Daily Fix is the first music blog on TV airing on Current TV. The 2-minute daily music news show delivers cutting edge music news and insightful opinion in compelling short doses, utilizing MP3's and user-generated video from all over the web. Hosted by Douglas Caballero, the show airs daily at 9:31am, 1:31pm, 5:31pm, 8:31pm, 12:31am, 4:31am Eastern Time and can be found online at current.com/dailyfix.Douglas Caballero and the Daily Fix present your ultimate guide to the Obama... more
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