Murdered minister had 'a loving spirit about him' Dec 4, 2008
Charles Brown, the circuit public defender to the four-county region that comprises the Enotah Judicial District, declined to discuss the case Wednesday. We don t know enough about the case yet to know what where going to do, he said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Elvis Costello's series pumps up Sundance on Dec. 3 Dec 1, 2008
The list of performers reflects his interest in a wide range of musical styles: George Jones, Chet Baker, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Dusty Springfield, Robert Wyatt, Charles Brown, No Doubt, Solomon Burke, June Tabor, Howard Tate, the gospel vocal group The Fairfield Four and the viol consort Fretwork with the countertenor Michael Chance. In 2003, he began a songwriting partnership with his wife, the jazz pianist and singer Diana Krall, resulting in six songs included in her highly successful... (Monsters and Critics.com)
CDs to bring some holiday cheer Nov 29, 2008
" Keeper: A playful romp through "Linus and Lucy," the Peanuts holiday theme. Good grief. Two candy canes. And, finally, what's more reliable than Ray Charles? His slinky version of "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer" is among the 10 tracks on "A Jazz Christmas," a new compilation from Putumayo. There's also good stuff from B.B. King ("Christmas Celebration"), Charles Brown ("Santa's Blues") and others. There's lots of talk about the blues, but it doesn't stand a chance against this good stuff.... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Holiday Guide Nov 24, 2008
Putamayo Presents a Jazz Christmas is a new compilation of mellow class with tracks by B.B. King, Ray Charles, the Ramsey Lewis Trio and Charles Brown ... Putamayo Presents a Jazz Christmas is a new compilation of mellow class with tracks by B.B. King, Ray Charles, the Ramsey Lewis Trio and Charles Brown. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Obituaries for Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008 Oct 30, 2008
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Charles Brown, John Brown and Virgil Brown; and a sister, Orilla Radke. Graveside services will be held on Saturday Nov. 1, at 11 a.m. at Forest Hills Cemetery in Eau Claire. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Phoebe Snow's success comes after great sorrow Oct 24, 2008
" She performed at the Woodstock 25th anniversary festival in 1994, as part of a soul act with Thelma Houston, Mavis Staples and CeCe Peniston. Snow was recruited by Steely Dan's Donald Fagen to participate in the New York Rock and Soul Revue, which took her, Charles Brown, Michael McDonald, Boz Scaggs and others on tour and into the Beacon Theatre to record a rollicking live album in 1991. "I guess I was the token female," she says. But Snow never really got the full shake her powerhouse pipes... (San Francisco Chronicle)
* World News Quick Take Sep 22, 2008
World War II veteran Charles Brown, 93, was taking part in a Dunkirk veterans river cruise last weekend when his medals slipped out of his jacket pocket and into the water at Teddington as he boarded a boat. When the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) heard about the loss, it offered to recover the irreplaceable medals, which included an Order of the British Empire. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
War hero's delight as divers find lost medals Sep 21, 2008
Second World War veteran Charles Brown, 93, was taking part in a Dunkirk veterans river cruise near Teddington last weekend when his medals fell from his breast pocket and into the water as he climbed into a boat. The RNLI heard about Brown's loADVERTISEMENTss and volunteered to recover the irreplaceable treasure which included an OBE, awarded for his many years as a treasurer for a Dunkirk veterans association and also his Dunkirk and Normandy campaign medals. (Scotsman)
Search for medals lost in Thames Sep 20, 2008
Charles Brown, 93, lost the medals on Sunday as he boarded a boat during the Association of Dunkirk Little Ships cruise from Kingston to Weybridge. The two rows of medals fell into a shallow stretch of water but a rescue attempt with magnets was unsuccessful. (BBC News -- UK)
Heaven on Earth in Suffolk Aug 21, 2008
Councilmen Charles Brown, Leroy Bennett and Curtis Milteer all praised Knight's work and their past experience with her work in King's Kids. They said they were happy to support her in this venture as well. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
Public Safety Log, Aug. 14 Aug 14, 2008
Charles Brown, 61, of 13 Cambridge St., Chelmsford, was charged by police with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended/revoked license. Friday, Aug. 8. (Burlington Union, MA)
FDA issues precautionary note on silver fillings Jun 13, 2008
"This court settlement signals the death knell for mercury fillings," added Charles Brown, an attorney for Consumers for Dental Choice. Not so fast, say dentists who point to medically crucial reasons to use amalgams _ and worry that people who can't afford more expensive alternatives might avoid dental care. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Council approves beer, lemonade sales Jun 5, 2008
The park is adjacent to the Charles Brown Gym. We can provide the same excellent service as Market Street and Juneteenth, if given the opportunity to do so, he said. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
At Your Library Mar 20, 2008
Try "The Devil's Right Hand Man," the story of serial killer Robert Charles Brown. This is a true story spanning many years and several states. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Bleskachek service Mar 6, 2008
Casket bearers included grandchildren, Bonnie Bleskachek, Michael Douglas, Angela Hedrington, Mark Bleskachek, Ron Bleskachek Jr., and nephew, Charles Brown. A Christian Vigil Service led by Deacon Tom Kinnick was held at 4:30 p.m. Monday at Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel in Chippewa Falls. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Charles Brown, rhythm and blues pioneer Feb 22, 2008
"Hello, Joel - Charles Brown. I was just playing this Liszt etude and it was so beautiful, it reminded me of you. Would you like to hear it?". Charles Brown practiced piano daily for three hours, usually starting early in the morning. (San Francisco Chronicle)
2008 Early ACC Lookaheads Feb 16, 2008
Biggest offensive loss: C Scott Lenahan Biggest defensive loss: DT Kentwan Balmer Best returning offensive player: WR Hakeem Nicks, Jr. Best returning defensive player: CB Charles Brown, Soph. Virginia Why to get excited: Big guard Branden Albert might have bolted early for the NFL, but seven starters return to the offense including big passer Peter Lalich, who should be ready to shine with top target Kevin Ogletree coming back after a knee injury, and new star back Mikell Simpson. (CUTigers.com)
Kids’ performing arts series changes times, dates Jan 4, 2008
Children s musician Greta Pedersen is scheduled for Jan. 26, followed by juggler and humorist Charles Brown on Feb. 9. Tears of Joy Puppet Theater of Portland performs The Shoemaker and the Elves on Feb. 23, and a group of African storytellers is scheduled for March 1. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Holiday stories, songs make Christmas unique for many Dec 17, 2007
For some reason I associated the Charles Brown favorite, Please Come Home for Christmas with Father Mike. He thought I was strange, of course, but to humor me he agreed that the song was okay because it fit in with Diocesan theme at Christmas inviting every one who has been away to please come home for Christmas. (New Iberia, LA)
Jingle-Bell Pop Dec 16, 2007
It took the Eagles, Hollywood hipsters that they are, to bring back Christmas pop with the band's 1978 cover of "Please Come Home for Christmas," a song originally done by rhythm and blues pioneer Charles Brown, who made a specialty of bluesy Christmas records, beginning with his immortal "Merry Christmas Baby" in 1947. (Brown sold the copyright to his evergreen Christmas song for $35 and, although Elvis Presley, Bruce Springsteen, Otis Redding, Chuck Berry and others subsequently recorded the... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Raitt ready to rock Melbourne Nov 12, 2007
"People who didn't know who I was suddenly found out who I was, and radio stations who never would have played me were suddenly putting my record on their play list. It was probably the biggest Grammy-winning boost anyone has ever had in their career.Musically, the opportunity opened the door not just for Raitt to perform her own music but to collaborate with other highly respected musicians."Performing with Aretha (Franklin), Ray Charles, B.B. King, Charles Brown and Ruth Brown and all these... (Florida Today)
State can celebrate Nov 12, 2007
"Carolina fell behind 17-0 in the first half and appeared on the brink of being blown out before freshman cornerback Charles Brown picked off a Daniel Evans pass. He raced 92 yards for a TD."A huge momentum lift," Davis said. "At that time, obviously, we had had no success whatsoever stopping them. "State led 24-10 at the half, but UNC sophomore fullback Bobby Rome caught the Pack's secondary out of position and fired a 50-yard TD pass to Tate. The Heels later took a 27-24 lead with 9:40 to play... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Renowned record store fading out Sep 5, 2007
" Village Music is more than another record store - Goddard's endless collection of memorabilia fills literally every inch of the walls, nooks, crannies and ceiling, some of the stuff so authentically rare it's hard to believe you're seeing it. Hanging on his walls are such museum-worthy pieces as a Robert Johnson gold record award, Janis Joplin's police mug shot, Howlin' Wolf's first royalty check. His bottomless inventory fills three rooms, various corners and crooks, not only in the bins, but... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Diana Still Captivates Aug 29, 2007
10 Years After Her Death, A Princess Is Remembered. New exhibit celebrating the life of the Princess of Wales opens at her former home. (CBS News -- World)
UMBC AD grows along with facilities for four more years Aug 23, 2007
Since arriving as director of athletics at UMBC in 1989, Dr. Charles Brown has overseen a myriad of athletic improvements on the campus such as the Retiever Activities Center. It's no surprise that when the University of Maryland, Baltimore County women's basketball team won the America East championship and earned the first NCAA Division I basketball berth in the school's history, UMBC's director of athletics, Dr. Charles Brown, was dancing on the court with the team. (Catonsville Times, MD)
Sax man Plas Johnson has put his mark on music culture Aug 8, 2007
In 1951, Johnson left to go on the road with the Charles Brown Blues Band. That was followed by a stint in the Army. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
A fixture of the nightclub scene rides off into the sunset. Will there be an encore? Jul 25, 2007
She presented major Ractions such as Lowell Fulson, Charles Brown and Al Green in the 1960s and early '70s, before her former property became a post office parking lot, but her present location is too small for live entertainment. Also among those assembled were vocalists Lenny Williams, Terrible Tom, Camille LaVah and the Hartfield Brothers, guitarist Marvin Holmes and comedian Finney Mo - remnants of a Bay Area African American club scene that thrived before disco began putting a damper on... (San Francisco Chronicle)
The Princess Chronicles Jun 22, 2007
Send news tip to FOXNews. Tina Brown Chronicles Princess Diana in New Book. (Fox News)
Around the Tri-State Area this weekend May 26, 2007
Former Montrose residents featured on the tour include Harriet Winthrow Miller Hough, Judge Franklin Ballinger, Charles Brown Sr., Henry Gerboth, J.P. Kennedy, Emily Wilson Vanosdoll and Manasseh Reeves. Tickets cost 7. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built May 2, 2007
For a man who was able to figure out that Ray Charles should stop imitating Charles Brown, that Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page had commercial potential playing blues-based rock and that the Laurel Canyon was about to become the epicenter of 1970s singer-songwriters, he deserves a more truthful sendoff. Camera, Eddie Marritz, Nick Doob, David Chilton; editor, Pamela Scott Arnold. (Variety)
ES&S response to voting machine issue Mar 16, 2007
ESonse to voting machine issue. ESonse to voting machine issue. (Herald-Tribune)
Democrats seize on ES&S memo Mar 16, 2007
Democrats seize on ES. Democrats seize on ES. (Herald-Tribune)
Dems rally behind Servian Mar 15, 2007
Sarasota County Democrats are a bit bruised and battered these days. Party chairman Phil Rains quit unexpectedly last week, and the party faithful has been feuding over the city elections, which pitted three Democrats running for the same District 2 Sarasota commission seat. (Herald-Tribune)
Accepted Entries Mar 2, 2007
State 15 233 Washington 16 144 Charles Brown Unattached. . (Gohuskies.com)
Richmond's Jimmy McCracklin, a top-rank bluesman for many years, isn't coming back -- he never left Mar 2, 2007
Darnell was 22, with songs recorded by Billie Holliday and Charles Brown when, following a performance at Los Angeles' Lincoln Theater, he went back to Hawkins' hotel room where, he says, he wrote the song and its flip side, "Trouble Makin' Woman." Hawkins died in obscurity in the early '70s without ever giving an interview to any blues scholar on the subject. He remains virtually unknown to this day, although jazz great John Handy began his career in Hawkins' band. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Listening Post Feb 11, 2007
Bluesman Charles Brown. A phantom Cole brother no one told us about before. (Buffalo News -- Entertainment)
Lil' Blair and Violinaires known for harmonizing falsetto Jan 31, 2007
In the latter part of the sixties, another talent Charles Brown, was added to the group. After a lengthy absence from the group, he returned for a time as a lead singer and he has also been called to the ministry. (Galesburg The Paper, IL)
Obituaries, Jan. 9, 2007 Jan 13, 2007
Pallbearers will be Bobby Leopard, Larry Joe Vaughn, Jeff Leopard, Bobby Dickerson, Charles Brown and Darrin Cagle. Honorary pallbearers will be Terry Ross, Sean Johnson, Doug Payne, Jerry Graves, Hank Barber and Tomas Tobar. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Obituaries - 1/10/2007 Jan 10, 2007
North County Times/The Californian - Obituaries. Last modified Tuesday, January 9, 2007 7:59 PM PST. (North County Times)
'Panther' tune has 9 lives for visiting sax cat Plas Johnson Jan 3, 2007
Johnson's warm, bluesy tone and fleet phrasing gave Henry Mancini's "Pink Panther'' theme its seductive flavor and made it one of the most memorable tunes in movie history. It's the sound of a masterly musician whose deft solos -- often no longer than eight bars -- have enriched reams of jazz, blues, pop and rock recordings by a remarkable range of artists: Charles Brown, Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, Frank Zappa, Little Richard, Peggy Lee, the Platters, Duane Eddy, Ella Fitzgerald, Marvin Gaye,... (San Francisco Chronicle)
