John Legend
John Stephens (born December 28, 1978 in Springfield, Ohio), better known as John Legend, is a Grammy award winning R&B singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, poet and actor signed to Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music label. Prior to the release of his debut album Get Lifted in 2004, Legend's career gained momentum through a series of successful collaborations with multiple established artists such as Jay-Z, Alicia Keys and Lauryn Hill. He released his second album, Once Again in 2006, and his latest release, 2008's Evolver showcased a more experimental and upbeat side of Legend. He is the recipient of six Grammy Awards, and in 2007 he received the special Starlight award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Legend also played the piano on Lauryn Hill's 1998 song "Everything is Everything" and sang background vocals on Jay-Z's "Encore" and Alicia Keys' "You Don't Know My Name". Legend frequently cites gospel, R&B, and hip hop music as his main musical influences.
Legend released his critically acclaimed and Billboard Top Ten second album, Once Again, in October 2006. Produced by Raphael Saadiq, Kanye West and will.i.am, it is again a mixture ...
2010-09-04 Vinyl Records o
I'm a local record collector. Time to reduce the size of my collection and let these go to the new generation of vinyl enthusiasts. Great deals compared to collector inflated eBay prices or "dealer" prices. Email: vinyldisc@gmail.com Excellent condition and sealed records too... Here is a partial list LP Grading: VINYL / JACKET Ambrosia Road Island NM-/VG+ sawcut (R Steadman cover art) Argent Anthology NM-/VG++ Batdorf & Rodney Off The Shelf NM-/VG++ Beatles Revolver NM-/VG+ Beatles VI ...
2010-09-10 Bluesman Dave Riley Performs at The Frog and The Hummingbird Co & Butterfield's Roadhouse
Dave Riley Performs at The Frog and The Hummingbird co & Butterfield's Roadhouse Friday September 10th 2010 7:30 to 10 PM $15.00 Cover PLEASE MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW 2008 Blues Music Awards Nominee: Dave Riley "Travelin' the Dirt Road" -- Acoustic Album of the Year Born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, guitar player/singer/songwriter DAVE RILEY spent his formative years playing and singing Gospel music. He moved to Chicago's west side as a teenager living near Maxwell Street and it's vibr...
2010-09-17 Ronnie Montrose and Gary Hoey
In 1993 Gary Hoey launched his career with the hit song “Hocus Pocus” and his fiery technique helped to send it to the Top 5 on Billboard’s charts. He then followed up with the soundtrack to the surf saga, Endless Summer II. With a collection of 16 albums and five Top 20 Billboard hits, it’s no wonder Gary Hoey is considered one of the greatest guitar players of all time. ........................................................................................................................
2010-09-18 Preston Reed
CONCERT - $16 Advance/$20 Door, 8:00 pm "… widely thought of as the world’s most gifted guitarist" - Total Guitar "True spellbinding guitar mastery" - Guitarist Magazine "Spectacular… the best one-man show this reviewer has seen since Bruce Springsteen… A terrific performer" - The Irish Independent You may experience a strange sensation when you watch Preston Reed live for the first time. It starts with a sharp intake of breath. Seconds later, your jaw swings on its hinges, your e...
2010-09-20 An Evening of Conversation and Jazz: GEORGE WEIN & THE NEWPORT ALL-STARS
An Evening of Conversation and Jazz: GEORGE WEIN & THE NEWPORT ALL-STARS Sep 20-Sep 21, 2010 George Wein-piano, Ken Peplowski-clarinet, Howard Alden-guitar, John Wiitala-bass, Vince Lateano-drums Monday/ Tuesday 8PM shows: $28 » BUY TICKETS » SEND TO A FRIEND Jazz Impresario George Wein is considered to be as much a legend as his festivals. Through his company (now called New Festival Productions, LLC), he has spearheaded hundreds of music events annually since 1954 ...
