Sounds Of Summer May 18, 2008
Boz Scaggs, Chris Isaak. Aug. 2, Ironstone Vineyard, Murphys (Calaveras County). (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Ironstone concert lineup announced Apr 12, 2008
Chris Isaak and Boz Scaggs, Aug. 2, 7:30 p.m. ... He said the same was true of Chris Isaak and Boz Scaggs and Steve Miller and Joe Cocker. (The Union Democrat)
Humphrey's 2008 Season Mar 25, 2008
Wednesday, July 16: Chris Isaak, 7:30 p.m. $98. Thurs. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Five great things about Stockton Mar 9, 2008
There are many famous Stocktonians, including singer and songwriter Ace Andres, author Darrin Atkins, "Fat City" writer Leonard Gardner, astronaut and engineer Jose Hernandez, musician Chris Isaak, actress Janet Leigh and inventor Benjamin Holt. 6. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
99X leaves airwith Green Day Jan 26, 2008
99x introduced me to some great bands Nirvana, Green Day, STP,Beck, Posies, Self, Verve Pipe, Oasis, Weezer and were the first station to play Chris Isaak. Now if 100. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
An Evening of Stars: Tribute To Smokey Robinson Jan 25, 2008
This year's program will feature Yolanda Adams, Anita Baker, Macy Gray, Chris Isaak, John Legend, Joss Stone, Stevie Wonder and many more celebrities. The 29th AEOS will also honor the legendary song stylist and actress Nancy Wilson with UNCF's first Founder's Award for her more than 30-year involvement with the nation's largest minority scholarship fund. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Nicole Atkins & The Sea, One of Rolling Stone's 'Top 10 Artists To Watch,' Gearing Up for 2008 National Headline Tour Jan 5, 2008
Nicole Atkins ea toured extensively during 2007, completing a series of highly successful shows opening for Chris Isaak on the legendary roots rocker's summer tour before embarking on a series of concert dates with The Raveonettes, following three solo shows in September. Nicole Atkins made her national television debut as a solo artist on the "Late Show with David Letterman" on Tuesday, October 30. (PR Newswire)
A HAVEN FOR THOSE ABOUT TO ROCK Jan 4, 2008
The studio served more than 500 bands and hosted the likes of Faith No More and Chris Isaak. But when the dot-com boom went bust, so did Downtown Rehearsal, and with the loss of other studios like Art Explosion in the Mission, suddenly the city was hurting for affordable rehearsal space. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Jingle-Bell Pop Dec 16, 2007
Chris Isaak: "Christmas". Booker T. G's: "In the Christmas Spirit". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
California Tourism Launches 'Work' TV Spot October 8 Oct 9, 2007
The "Work" commercial features (as they appear) Daytime Emmy Award winner Vanessa Marcil, professional skateboarder Paul Rodriguez Jr., professional cyclist Levi Leipheimer, PGA Tour player Phil Mickelson, Vanessa Williams of "Ugly Betty," songwriter and musician Chris Isaak, winemaker and actor Andrew Firestone, and Rob Lowe of "Brothers and Sisters." Throughout the spot celebrities and California natives are seen "working" whether they are camping, golfing, surfing, snowboarding, skating,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Nip/Tuck’s Wicked Promos, Wingless Angel Oct 4, 2007
In the promo, the camera shows us a view of L.A. from behind the famous Hollywood sign, and features a cover of the song that Chris Isaak made famous, Wicked Game. I could not get that haunting version of the song, performed by a woman lead singer, out of my head. (Multichannel News)
Tuesday: 'Elvis: Viva Las Vegas' Sep 20, 2007
Toby Keith, Chris Isaak, Beyonc. Chris Daughtry, Celine Dion, Willie Nelson, and, interestingly enough, 50 Cent and the Oscar-winning group Three 6 Mafia will take stabs at some Presley classics. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Actress Cate Blanchett installing filtration system at home; 'Drink own wastewater'... Sep 18, 2007
One minute she's Deborah Kerr in From Here to Eternity; the next she's Helena Christensen from that steamy Chris Isaak video. Blink and Bo Derek from 10 might emerge, sans the cornrows, of course. (The Drudge Report)
Leslie's VMA live blog Sep 9, 2007
Leslie Gray Streeter. Pop Stuff: Britney to open the VMAs. (The Palm Beach Post)
Datebook critics weigh in with their top picks for fall arts Aug 27, 2007
And Aidin Vaziri finds out who Brandi Carlile has more fun with, the Indigo Girls or Chris Isaak, in Pop Quiz (Page 58). If you thought there weren't any good restaurants in Daly City, think again - and take a look at Bonnie Wach's Today's Special column on Tokyo Teriyaki (Page 61). (San Francisco Chronicle)
8/22: Chris Isaak Aug 22, 2007
Aug. 22: Chris Isaak ... Aug. 22: Chris Isaak ... 14, 2007 12:00 AM Chris Isaak has done quite well for himself without putting out an album since 1999. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Chris Isaak concert in Boca Aug 19, 2007
Chris Isaak in Concert (August 18, 2007) Chris Isaak plays the Mizner Park Amphitheater ... Chris Isaak in Concert ... Chris Isaak and band take the stage at Mizner Park. (The Palm Beach Post)
The art of song Aug 17, 2007
An event that brings together Darrell Scott, Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, Ray LaMontagne, Judy Collins and Chris Isaak, to name about half, is no mean feat. A lineup this deep and diverse brings an intense focus to the often-overlooked art of song. (Boulder Colorado Daily, CO)
Gary Allan takes the stage at this year’s Friday night concert Jul 7, 2007
Allan shows his gentler side on the plaintive, Roy Orbison-by-way-of Chris Isaak blues of the Jamie O Hara-penned See If I Care, and on Brice Long, Odie Blackmon and Byron Hill s sensuous Nothing On But the Radio, with its sawing fiddle and weeping steel guitar. For the complete story, see the July 4 edition of The Enterprise. (Kentland Newton County Enterprise, IN)
Today In History - June 26, 2007 Jun 26, 2007
Rock singer Chris Isaak is 51. Rock singer Patty Smyth is 50. (CBS New York, NY)
Nicks charms and twirls through harder-edged rock Jun 19, 2007
What do Stevie Nicks and Chris Isaak have in common ... Stevie Nicks and Chris Isaak. (Boston Globe)
Heck of a hall Jun 15, 2007
Aug. 5 Chris Isaak, $26-50 ... For the most part the younger acts, the more rockin' bands don't want seats and then some of the other shows, a B.B. King or Chris Isaak (Aug. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
10 things to do this weekend Jun 9, 2007
GIVE. Select Charter One Pavilion at Northerly Island concerts this summer are part of the MAKING MUSIC MATTER program, including this weekend's Stevie Nicks and Chris Isaak show. Musical instruments and financial donations made at the concerts will benefit the Boys Club of Chicago, Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra and other organizations. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Keren Ann goes with the flow Jun 5, 2007
Echoes of other lovers of the wistful ache such as Chet Baker, Billie Holiday, Astrud Gilberto, Hope Sandoval , and Chris Isaak could be heard throughout the performance, which was attentively received by the half-capacity house. Hart, whose own strangely beatific opening set of progressive-tinged new - agey pop was a bit over- earnest, was a great asset , sprinkling a variety of sounds, from music- box tinkles to atmospheric white noise to stately organ over the proceedings. (Boston Globe)
A rockin' race, with Seal as headliner Jun 1, 2007
Previous headliners: Ozomatli, Pinback, LIVE, Chris Isaak, Sugar Ray, SmashMouth, Chicago, Hootie & The Blowfish, Huey Lewis & The News and Pat Benatar. CHRIS NIXON. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Lawmakers appear to have no interest in capping ticket fees May 27, 2007
70 convenience charge on the purchase of a $125 ticket to see Stevie Nicks and Chris Isaak in June at the Tweeter Center for the Performing Arts in Mansfield. The convenience charge drops to $9. (Boston Globe)
The Long Hot Summer May 27, 2007
HOT LIGHTER-WAVING MOMENT: Chris Isaak: "Wicked Game," July 6-8, Mountain Winery, Saratoga, July 12, Wente Vineyards, Livermore. HOT EXTRAS: Wine, cheese, a designated driver. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Summertime and the music is easy May 25, 2007
4: Stadium of Fire: Brooks LaVell Edwards Stadium 6-8: Salt Lake City International Jazz Festival featuring Dianne Reeves, Brian Culbertson and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Washington Square 7: Vans Warped Tour: Bad Religion, Killswitch Engage, Bleed the Dream, The Used, Meg Utah State Fairpark 8: Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder, Red Butte 13: Neville Brothers/Sonny Landreth, Red Butte 14: Pink Martini, Deer Valley Amphitheater 14: Orleans, Sandy Amphitheater 15: Lyle Lovett and k.d. lang, Deer... (Deseret News)
Second Cup Caf: Brandi Carlile May 20, 2007
" Columbia Records signed Carlile, 25, in late 2004 and shortly after the release of her self-titled debut she hit the road for two years in support of the album. With Tim Hanseroth on guitar and his twin brother Phil on bass, the Brandi Carlile band headlined several tours and opened for Chris Isaak, The Fray, Tori Amos and Shawn Colvin, among others. When she set out to make "The Story," Carlile decided to record live to tape, shunning the standard practice of having musicians record their... (CBS News)
Comprehensive event listings May 20, 2007
6/17: 7:30 p.m. Stevie Nicks-- Crystal Visions Tour, with Chris Isaak ... B.B. King, Zappa Plays Zappa, Chris Isaak, Indigo Girls, Travis Tritt, Chelsea Handler, LeAnn Rimes, Gretchen Wilson, Susan Tedeschi. (Boston Globe)
Beyonce goes beyonda conventional name May 18, 2007
CHRIS ISAAK: 8 p.m. August 16; Hard Rock Live, Universal CityWalk, Orlando; $35-$75 (on sale 10 a.m. today); 407-351-5483. on sale saturday. (Orlando Sentinel -- Entertainment)
Scene: Mike Morris tells us about the Press Room and more Apr 26, 2007
Thursday April 26, 2007 CURRENT CONDITIONS: M/SUNNY 37. The Scandinavian indie-rock band named for the song by The Beatles, Hellogoodbye will perform at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom on May 4. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
The beat goes on - in the brain Apr 19, 2007
Throughout the 1980s he was a producer and sound engineer, working with the Grateful Dead, Chris Isaak, Santana, Blue Oyster Cult and (he's less proud to admit) Whitney Houston's back-up band. But it is in his second career, as a neuroscientist, that Levitin has attracted his biggest fan base. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Concert update Apr 12, 2007
Stevie Nicks -- with Chris Isaak at the Tweeter Center June 17 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets, $28-$125, on sale Saturday at 10 a.m.. The Human Touch Tour featuring Rick Springfield with Eddie Money and Patty Smyth and Scandal -- at the Bank of America Pavilion June 30 at 7 p.m. Tickets, $20-$40, on sale Monday at 10 a.m.. (Boston Globe -- Living)
* Event & Entertainment Mar 30, 2007
Taipei Times - archives. Enter your search terms. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
MIKE WEATHERFORD: Angel making way to sin city Mar 22, 2007
Chris Isaak launches the series on May 11, followed by John Legend on May 18 and classical pianist Lang Lang with a 35-piece orchestra on June 2. June 30 brings Three Dog Night, apparently reuniting all three original singers; Chuck Negron usually tours the casino circuit separately from the group that still uses the band name. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Life)
Greek Theatre schedule announced Mar 16, 2007
May 19, 20: Stevie Nicks, Chris Isaak. May 26, 27: WAR, Tierra with the Salas Brothers, Malo with Jorge Santana, Thee Midniters with Little Willie G. (Los Angeles Times)
Lake Las Vegas Resort Presents Stars on the Lake Concert Series Tickets Now on Sale Mar 14, 2007
Smoldering rock crooner Chris Isaak launches the series with his breezy vocals and hits like "Wicked Game" and "Speak of the Devil." Following Isaak, singer-songwriter John Legend presents his soulful melodies to resort guests ... The 2007 Stars on the Lake series schedule: Date Artist Price - Floating VIP / Reserved / Lawn May 11 Chris Isaak $125 / $85 / $50 May 18 John Legend $250 (with gourmet dinner)** / $175 (with boxed dinner)** / $115 (reserved without dinner) / $55 (lawn without dinner)... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
'The Killer' hits DVD Mar 6, 2007
"I was pleased to see that so many great young performers like Norah Jones and Kid Rock and Chris Isaak and Ivan Neville wanted to part of this project," said Lewis in an e-mail exchange from Europe, where he is on tour. The trend seems to be on a roll. (USA Today -- Life)
Jessica for Mayer Feb 13, 2007
Their client list is substantial: Christina Aguilera, the Eagles, Seal, Lenny Kravitz, Alan Jackson, Velvet Revolver, Van Halen, Aerosmith, Chris Isaak, Stevie Nicks and Jimmy Buffett, to name a few. The connection between WMG and Front Line is Thomas Lee Partners, the mega-giant Boston financier. (Fox News)
FEATURE: Super Bowl XLI: VIP Confidential Feb 8, 2007
" We got there a bit after midnight to not look like total amateurs and basically spent the night trying to remember what team certain guys were on and brainstorming pickup lines for the models. The place was a pretty elaborate club with two floors and tons of modern furniture enclosing the dance floor. The invitations also included an open bar, which was an added bonus to say the least. We were two of the last people to leave the club and walked down to Johnny Rockets for some late night... (The Villanovan, PA)
Graduation Day Song Ideas Feb 1, 2007
Chris Isaak-- Graduation Day. Christina Aguilera-- These are Special Times. (Suite101.com)
Gary Allan to take the stage at the Newton County Fair Jan 26, 2007
Allan shows his gentler side on the plaintive, Roy Orbison-by-way-of Chris Isaak blues of the Jamie O Hara-penned See If I Care, and on Brice Long, Odie Blackmon and Byron Hill s sensuous Nothing On But the Radio, with its sawing fiddle and weeping steel guitar. For the full version of the story, see Jan. 24 edition of The Enterprise. (Kentland Newton County Enterprise, IN)
Local bands keep 'Rodfest V' thriving Jan 23, 2007
Singer-guitarist Ward Hayden has the pillowy voice of a '50s pin-up star -- the constant comparisons to crooners like Chris Isaak and Lyle Lovett are well-deserved -- and his band's amber-soaked melodies, tight musicianship, and casual elegance were a tonic to an evening where mayhem shared center stage with the music. Three Day Threshold's hopped-up hybrid of roots-rock and revved-up bluegrass made for a potent, fitting climax to a show that had doubled as one gigantic house party. (Boston Globe -- Living)
Why we're so good at recognizing music Jan 4, 2007
" This is not merely some whoa-dude epiphany that a music fan might have while listening to a radio contest. Levitin has devoted his career to exploring this question. He is a cognitive psychologist who runs the Laboratory for Music Perception, Cognition and Expertise at McGill University in Montreal, perhaps the world's leading lab in probing why music has such an intense effect on us. "By the age of 5 we are all musical experts, so this stuff is clearly wired really deeply into us," said... (International Herald Tribune)
* This is your brain on music Jan 1, 2007
As a record producer, Daniel Levitin worked with Stevie Wonder and Chris Isaak ... Before getting his PhD he spent 15 years as a record producer, working with artists ranging from the Blue Oyster Cult to Chris Isaak. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
