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Michael McDonald & Earth Wind and Fire Touring Together This Summer
June 26, 2008 - Superstar singer and composer Michael McDonald and world-acclaimed soul band Earth, Wind and Fire will be touring together this summer, kicking off on August 27th and finishing on September 20th. |
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Jay Soto in Concert to Support HIV-AIDS
 July 1, 2008 - Guitarist Jay Soto will perform live at the “First Annual Night of Jazz and Fashion on August 30, 2008 at the Hermosa Beach Community Theatre, in Hermosa Beach, California. More.
Stevie Wonder Supporting Barack Obama
 June 30, 2008 - In a recent concert in New York Stevie Wonder confirmed his support to the Democrats' Presidential candidate, Senator Barack Obama. Read More. |
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Beside dates with EWF, five Award-winning McDonald is touring on his own throughout Europe (in June) and the US (in July and August). McDonald’s latest album “Soul Speaks” was released in March 2007. It is a collection of classic soul-tinged ‘cover’ songs, featuring smashing hits Jackie Wilson classic “Your Love (Keeps Lifting Me Higher)” and Teddy Pendergrass classic “Love TKO”. His previous albums “Motown” (2003) and “Motown Two” (2004) were both Top 15 Billboard Hits.
McDonald and EWF Summer Dates
August 27 - Jacksonville OR - Britt Pavilion
August 29 - Woodinville WA - Chateau Ste.
August 30 - Goldendale WA - Maryhill Winery
August 31 - Spokane WA - Northern Quest
September 11 - Gilford, NH - Meadowbrook Arts Centre
September 12 - Providence, RI - Dunkin Donuts Centre
September 14 - University Park, PA - Bryce Jordan Centre
September 16 - Upper Darby, PA Tower Theatre
September 17 - Reading, PA - Eagle Theatre
September 20 - Council Bluffs, IA - Mid America Centre
For more information: www.michaelmcdonald.com - By Akbar Nour
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Elton John Say’s Sorry to His Ex-Wife
 June 26, 2008 – Oh, this was the stuff made for movies. Elton John, who most people in the industry knew was gay, marries a woman. It was only a matter of time before everyone knew the whole thing was a sham. More.
Wayman Tisdale Rebounds from Cancer
 June 27, 2008 - Wayman Tisdale is back and has rebounded from bone cancer which was diagnosed last year. In February 2007, after breaking his leg in his home, further tests discovered bone cancer. More |
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Earth
Wind and Fire Target September Release
 July
11, 2005 - Legendary band Earth, Wind and
Fire are putting the finishing touches on their first album with Sanctuary
Urban Records. Originally slated for late June, the release date for the album
"Illumination" is now set for September 20th. The 12 track outing is
a follow up to 2003's "The Promise" which broke a six year hiatus for
the band. "Show Me The Way", a pre-release track from the album, was
nominated for 2004 Grammy in the category of Best R&B Vocal by a duo or group.
The track "Lovely People" was written and produced by Black Eyed Peas
member Wil.I.Am. Story continues below. |
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Do You Want Janet Jackson Designing Your Daughter’s Clothes?
 June 29, 2008 – Janet Jackson wants to be a fashion designer. The famous "wardrobe malfunction" singer might be forgetting that we haven’t forgotten Super Bowl 38 in 2004. More.
Leona Lewis and Anthony Kiedis have been named the Sexiest Vegetarians of 2008
 June 26, 2008 – Sure, winning a Grammy is cool but being Sexiest Vegetarian has to be a close second. Leona Lewis and Red Hot Chili Peppers lead singer, Anthony Keidis, have just received the honor or curious distinction from PETA.More. |
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| Raphael Sadiq produced "Show Me The Way" as well as
three other tracks for the outing ("Love Together", "Pass You By",
"Work It Out"). Also participating in producing tracks are Jimmy Jam
and Terry Lewis. EW&F member Philip Bailey says the bands collaborations and
move towards the new soul movement made perfect sense. The move allows the band
to continue to utilize their vintage and unique sound, and keep the thrust of
their music on playing their instruments, while creating something new and fresh
for today's climate. Two tracks have appeared in the recent films "Robots"
and "Hitch". The Jam/Lewis collaboration "Love Dance" was
featured in "Robots", while the Big Boi/Sleepy Brown/Kelly Rowland collaboration
"This Is How I Feel" was featured in "Hitch". Kenny
G makes a guest appearance on a bonus cover of Outkast's "The Way You
Move", and the album includes guests appearances by Brian McKnight and Floetry.
September 20th can't come fast enough for EW&F fans, who are sure to get big
bang for their buck on this one. The group kicked off a North American tour on
June 24th in Chicago. - by Cheryl Philips |
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Smooth
Jazz Nominees at the Grammys
 December
8, 2004 - Looks like the sun won't set any time soon on Norah
Jones. The singer was nominated for five Grammys yesterday including nods
for Pop Vocal Album and Female Pop Vocal for her second CD "Feels Like Home."
The late Ray Charles was another multiple
nominee with seven (his album had 10 nominations) and the biggest artist heard
on Smooth Jazz radio was Alicia Keys with
eight nominations. Read more.
Earth
Wind and Fire 1 Nomination
- Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals - "Show Me The Way" featuring Raphael Saadiq
Brian
Culbertson In The Studio With Maurice White
 January
23, 2004 - Brian
Culbertson seems to have a pretty good work ethic by keeping himself very
busy! The multi-instrumentalist is back in the studio this time working with Maurice
White of Earth Wind & Fire on his
next solo album. Interestingly Culbertson enters our Canadian
chart this week with a second single in our top 25 which just happens to be
a cover of the legendary bands "Serpentine Fire." Read
more on the story.
Earth
Wind & Fire's Friendship with Barry White
July
11, 2003 - The boys in Earth Wind and Fire had a long lasting friendship with
Barry White. The "voice of love" as some called him passed away on July
4th. Lead vocalist Philip Bailey say's the whole band had a soft spot for White
and that they were both on tour together when the singer first took ill. Bailey
calls White "part of the fabric of society'' and he will really be missed.
Barry White suffering from kidney failure after years of high blood pressure.
Earth Wind and Fire were inducted into Hollywood's Rock Walk on Monday.
Earth
Wind and Fire to Release New Album
April
27, 2003 - Earth, Wind and Fire are set to release 'The Promise' their first album
in six years on May 20th. Founding member Maurice White will appear on the album
as well as regulars Verdine White (who was recently a judge on American Idol),
Ralph Johnson and Philip Bailey. Maurice White says music has changed quite a
bit through the years, and so have they, but they've never sacrificed their credibility.
Earth, Wind and Fire will hit the road beginning May 23rd in Boca Raton, Florida.
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