Scaggs' Slim's Nov 2, 2008
Blues great Albert King visits. Oct. 12, 1989. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Second Cup Cafe: David Sanborn Sep 13, 2008
Grammy-Winning Artist Who Combines Jazz, Pop eleases 23rd Album, "Here NEW YORK, Sept.. 13, 2008 Text Size: David Sanborn's Grammy-winning sound combines jazz, pop and R the legendary saxophonist is back with his 23rd album, "Here " (DavidSanborn.com)RelatedSpecial ReportCheck out the performances of artists appearing in this Saturday Early Show segment. We spotlight a different performer each week.Stories (CBS) It could be said it was fate that made Grammy Award-winning saxophonist David... (CBS News -- Early Show)
Up, up and away Sep 5, 2008
" Adding insult to injury, the large swells had passed by the time Grunwald returned home. Oh well, at least that left him more time to play guitar, the instrument he first picked up at age 10. By 13, Grunwald was a lover of Jimi Hendrix, Cream, 12-bar blues and psychedelic rock. Thanks to Melbourne's thriving community radio scene, his favourites included Buddy Guy, Albert King and Muddy Waters. In his twenties, he started playing live in blues jams, in solo mode, in duos and in dusty corners... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Tillery to mark 60th birthday with pair of shows Sep 2, 2008
As lead singer of the Loading Zone, a psychedelic soul-rock band from the East Bay, she recorded an album for RCA Victor and frequently appeared at the Fillmore Auditorium on bills with the likes of Cream, the Grateful Dead, Albert King, B.B. King and the Who. She was one of four big-voiced women fronting bands on the local rock circuit, the others being Tracy Nelson with Mother Earth, Lydia Pense with Cold Blood and Janis Joplin with Big Brother and the Holding Company. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Executive Suite: It's nothing but Nets for this hard-working CEO Aug 25, 2008
He has a program that allows prospective season-ticket buyers to watch a Nets away game with ex-Nets stars Darryl Dawkins or Albert King in the coach's screening room at the team's practice facility. He gave his blessing on a season ticket plan that costs fans less than $5 a game. (USA Today -- Money)
Blues festival offers siblings, Davies Aug 14, 2008
The three-piece family blues band also received the Albert King Award. In addition to playing their own songs, their repertoire includes music by such greats as Janis Joplin, Muddy Waters, B.B. King and Aretha Franklin. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
More live music Aug 10, 2008
PLAYING UP A STORM: Entertaining Atlantans since 1973, this blues guitarist garnered national attention for his 1995 debut CD, "Hurricane Blues." His latest is "Exodus." He's one of our city's finest players, having shared the stage with folks such as Stevie Ray Vaughn, Albert Collins and Albert King. The show is part of the city of Kennesaw's Summer Concert Series. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Nothing simple about this year's big-name lineup May 9, 2008
They will perform at 2:20 p.m. The band also were 2008 winners of the Albert King Award, the 2007 Kansas City Blues Challenge and nominated for Pitch Magazine's 2007 music awards. At 4:10 p.m. Shawn Kellerman will perform. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Jazz, blues, festivals fill the calendar (4/17) Apr 19, 2008
Area fans are familiar with Jesse, the smooth bluesman, who has played alongside luminaries like B.B. King, John Lee Hooker, Little Milton, Buddy Guy and Albert King and was even bandleader for Bobby Rush from 1981 to 1986. But on Monday, they ll be treated to his considerable jazz prowess as well. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Long trip to Poet's Grove; Stevens loves the Texas heritage Feb 22, 2008
Repair and custom work for guitar greats such as Stevie Ray and Jimmie Vaughan, Eric Johnson, Albert King, Otis Rush, Hubert Sumlin, Lonnie Mack, Ray Benson, George Thoroughgood, to mention a handful, kept Stevens busy. During this period, he built the Guit-steel for Junior Brown, known as the "Wild Man of Country.". (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
One guitarist's eclectic tastes Feb 8, 2008
Backstory: Although not as famous as his still-active namesake, B.B. King (with whom he shared the same Mississippi hometown), Albert King was no less impressive as a guitarist, singer and songwriter ... Slash: I'm a huge Albert King fan. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Davies overcomes bias on her way to guitar herohood Jan 17, 2008
So I had the opportunity to go out as many nights as I could and sit at the feet of all these artists I was starting to try and emulate, Like Albert Collinis, Albert King, Buddy Guy and Junior Wells, Gatemouth Brown, Etta James, Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee. I was able to catch all these acts. (North County Times)
Debbie Davies brings blues to Bridgeport Jan 14, 2008
In northern California, she lived close to a small blues club where she could get up close to idols like Buddy Guy, Albert King and Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown. "I was sitting at their feet as much as I could.". (Stamford Advocate)
Teague Stefan has been called a blues legend in the making Dec 20, 2007
His musical approach is also influenced by Freddie King, Albert King and Albert Collins. Although imitation can been seen as a compliment, Stefan is now focused on working toward defining his own brand of blues and blues rock. (Florida Times-Union)
Bringing acoustic back to the blues Dec 16, 2007
"Myself, B.B. King, Albert King and Bobby Bland all came out of the mould of these small juke joints. Now, I'm doing the acoustic thing so I can go back to the roots.". Rush was in his teens when his family moved to Chicago in 1947. (Globe and Mail)
View: Rock and Roll Hall offers lackluster candidates Nov 15, 2007
The list of musicians not inducted into the Hall of Fame is a roll call of honor: Steve Miller, Kiss, Iggy Pop, T. Rex, Joan Jett, Jeff Beck, Tom Waits, Burt Bacharach, Ben E. King, Yes, Genesis (Peter Gabriel, too), Doobie Brothers, Roxy Music, Metallica, Neil Diamond, Todd Rundgren, Ry Cooder, Albert King, Billy Preston, et cetera, et cetera. Meanwhile Paul Simon belongs twice and Eric Clapton three times. (San Francisco Chronicle)
The Week Ahead Nov 6, 2007
"Solos, Sessions and Encores" from legendary Stevie Ray Vaughan includes his version of David Bowie's "Let's Dance," and a collaboration with B.B. King, Albert King and Paul Butterfield on "The Sky Is Crying.". "The Ultimate Hits" from country superstar Garth Brooks is a three disc set featuring his biggest songs like "Ain't Goin Down Till The Sun Comes Up" and "Friends in Low Places.". (CBS News)
The Albert: Pub offers some organic grub Oct 19, 2007
So the whole place is decorated with images of Einstein, and other famous Alberts, including the likes of vice president Al Gore, baseball player Al Kaline and blues musician Albert King. Other than that, the Albert looks (and drinks and eats) like a fairly typical neighborhood pub except that some of the grub is organic, which should give anyone who remembers the Austin Avenue Buffet cause for a snicker. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The accidental bluesman: Tommy Castro loves his found career Oct 18, 2007
Editions of the North County Times Serving San Diego and Riverside Counties. Entertainment: Music. (North County Times)
Experience Hendrix: Celebrate the Music and Legacy of Jimi Hendrix Oct 18, 2007
But the musical highlight had almost nothing to do with Hendrix, except in that he was heavily influenced by the blues, particularly the playing of Albert King: Guy and Sumlin traded licks in a wonderfully nuanced and layered medley of standards that featured Guy invoking King's style at one point. The duet might have gone on longer, had a fan not screamed out her demand for getting back to Jimi. (Variety)
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"I was playing on stage with James Morgan and Albert King walks on stage. Albert King is arguably the greatest blues guy ever and he started playing with us. James Morgan was singing "Still got the Blues for You," an Albert King hit," recalled Billingsley. King finished the tune in true blues fashion. (Helena Daily World, AR)
Jazz, blues take the stage at Riverwalk Sep 30, 2007
A few of the artists taking the stage at the event were Big George Brock of St. Louis, 2007 International Blues Challenge and Albert King Guitar Award winner Sean Carney of Ohio, New Orleans Jazz Fest veterans the Mahogany Brass Band with Brice Miller, 2006 IBC solo winner and Greenville native Eden Brent, and New Orleans' zydeco bluesman Bruce unpie Barnes. The jazz and blues festival was organized by the Columbus Jazz and Blues Fest Committee, along with the Columbus Arts Council, Brice Miller... (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Weekend bets Sep 29, 2007
A sampling of entertainers includes Big George Brock of St. Louis, 2007 International Blues Challenge and Albert King Guitar Award winner Sean Carney of Ohio, New Orleans Jazz Fest veterans the Mahogany Brass Band with Brice Miller, 2006 IBC solo winner and Greenville native Eden Brent, New Orleans' zydeco bluesman Bruce unpie Barnes, and many more. For information, call (662) 328-2787, (662) 352-1370, (662) 242-0860 or (662) 549-1358. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Peavine Awards announced Sep 28, 2007
He recorded several solo albums, and also played with Mose Allison, Albert King, Bonnie Raitt, and the rock group Canned Heat, among others. Earl Hooker was John Lee Hooker's cousin. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
N'awlins and back without leaving Golden Triangle (9/20) Sep 21, 2007
There's buzz, too, about two International Blues Challenge winners performing on The Commercial Dispatch Blues Stage 2007 champ and Albert King Guitar Award winner Sean Carney from Ohio with his lease baby baby please style (as coined by The Oregonian) and the lovely 2006 solo winner and Greenville native Eden Brent, a born entertainer who rules the keyboards and deftly rockets from restful to rousing. Blues icon Big George Brock from St. Louis will appear. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Music: Mountain music up, up and a tram away Sep 7, 2007
Their set list includes originals, plus artists such as Willie Dixon, Albert King, Blind Willie McTell, Eddie Vinson and John Mayall. For more information, visit. (Juneau Empire)
UMD's Old-Fashioned Hard Work Won Mosley Over Aug 22, 2007
Shortly after moving to Baltimore in 1973, hed fallen in love with the Terps thanks to , Tom McMillen, Len Elmore and Albert King ... The decision was his, but I told him that if he wanted to go somewhere else, he was going to have to sit down and list the things the other schools have that Maryland doesnt have, said Mosley Sr., who takes joy in reminiscing about the days of Tom McMillen, Len Elmore and Albert King. (TerpTown.com)
Concert Highlights for the Week of August 8 - 14 Aug 8, 2007
But the quartet played an even bigger role as the house band at Memphis' Stax/Volt studios, where it helped define the label's iconic sound on now-legendary sessions by the likes of Rufus Thomas, Otis Redding, Sam Wilson Pickett, Eddie Floyd, and Albert King. Stax went under more than three decades ago and Jackson was murdered in 1975. (City Pages)
At the 'Heart' of the revolution Jul 27, 2007
He had found himself as an artist by the time he designed a poster for shows by Jimi Hendrix, John Mayall and Albert King. Dated Feb. 1-4, 1968, it is a tour de force, with its winged eyeball (a Griffin icon adapted from car customizer and artist Von Dutch) in a circular window. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Vital Statistics Jul 23, 2007
Charles Albert King and Kyoko Minami. Aaron Kealiihanohano Kitashima and Teri Reiko Takahashi. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
2007 ACC NBA Draft Notes Jun 29, 2007
TheACC.com - The Official Athletic Site of the Atlantic Coast Conference. Seven ACC Players Selected in 2006 NBA Draft Seven ACC players, including three first round draft picks, were selected in the 2006 NBA Draft. (Theacc.com)
Top Stars Pay 'Respect' To Stax On PBS... Jun 26, 2007
Sam Moore, Elvis Costello, Eddie Floyd, Carla and Rufus Thomas, Albert King and other admirers and label acts also detail their own thoughts about Stax. Concord Music Group recently reactivated Stax with the signing of Hayes and Angie Stone and the two-CD, 50-track anthology "Stax 50: A 50th Anniversary Celebration." A number of events have also been hosted at the Stax Museum of American Soul in Memphis. (Billboard.com)
Mary Shepard's life told in words and pictures Jun 24, 2007
Over the years, the club became famous for performances by B.B. King and other blues greats, including Bobby Rush, David Lee Durham, Howlin' Wolf, Ray Charles, Little Milton, Little Richard, Ruth Brown, Ike and Tina Turner, Lou Rawls, Jackie Wilson, Willie Clayton, Bobby Bland, Albert King, Clarence Carter, the Staple Singers, Denise LaSalle, John Lee Hooker and Rufus Thomas. Each year after the B.B. King Homecoming Festival at Fletcher Park, the King of Blues performs a concert in the more... (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Free concert planned for airport Jun 18, 2007
Lucille is a slide guitarist and vocalist who toured with Little Milton and has played with Albert King, Dr. John, Dorothy Moore, Z.Z. Hill, R.L. Burnside, Sam Myers and others. The concert is free to the public. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Shade of blue Jun 15, 2007
Wolf is a self-proclaimed fan of such blues and Rsts as Albert Collins, Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, Koko Taylor, Albert King, Millie Jackson and Little Johnny Taylor and has shared the stage with all of the above. Wolf's band in its current formation is brand new, with Utica bassist Jonny Smith (of rockabilly band Whoopin' Cough Jonny) who plays acoustically with Wolf as well. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
HP set to join race from hard disks to flash drives Jun 11, 2007
Albert King, the chief investment officer at Taipei-based Prophet Capital, says: "If the flash drive is used in premium, expensive notebooks, it might be acceptable to the market, but its high cost makes it limiting for most users.". iSuppli says sales of flash-based laptops are poised to jump to 24 million units by the fourth quarter of 2009, from 143 600 in the first quarter of this year. (Business Report, South Africa)
Hewlett-Packard to Sell Laptop With Chips to Store Information, People Say Jun 8, 2007
Cost is the most important factor for a hard drive or flash-based drive being accepted,'' said Albert King, chief investment officer at Taipei-based Prophet Capital Inc., which counts shares of Sandisk Corp., a maker of flash drives, among his holdings. If the flash drive is used in premium, expensive notebooks, it might be acceptable to the market but its high cost makes it limiting for most users. (Bloomberg)
Festival serves spicy chili with sides of art and blues Jun 5, 2007
He has performed with such legends as Albert King and Muddy Waters. John Baker, the owner of Gaffney's and chairman of the Caroline Street Association, said money raised from Sunday's event will pay for street and sidewalk cleanup and small beautification projects throughout the year. (Albany Times Union)
Obituaries - 3/14/2007 Mar 14, 2007
daughters Carol King and Mary Grennan, both of Seattle; brothers J.O. King of Fillmore and Joe and Albert King of Arkansas; sisters Fran Moy of Idaho, and Bonnie Carroll of Arizona; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday, March 15, at Lake Elsinore Elks Lodge in Wildomar. (North County Times)
A Soul Legend Feb 7, 2007
Albert King: Born Under a Bad Sign (1967). Sam Soul Man (1967). (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Q&A: Getting to Know... Maryland's Johnny Holliday Jan 27, 2007
In basketball, Albert King, Len Bias, Buck Williams, Greg Manning, Juan Dixon, Steve Blake, Joe Smith, Keith Booth, Duane Simpkins, Tony Massenburg, those are just some of the guys that I really enjoyed. Not only did I enjoy watching them play, but they were just neat guys. (Theacc.com)
• Finding the blues everywhere Jan 5, 2007
"I grew up with my mother listening to B.B. King, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Albert King and all kinds of stuff. My dad was into Jimmy Reed and my uncle turned me on to rock n' roll.". By the time Moss learned guitar and started playing his own music, it was blues that came pouring out; but those blues licks were heavily influenced by the Rl, rock and funk he'd grown up with. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
