Court record checks uncover few surprises Oct 27, 2009
According to an account from solicitor Harold V. Jones II based on witness statements, Mr. Merry confronted Mr. Fennoy in the corridor of the James Brown Arena for not attending a previous meeting, which prevented a quorum and a likely vote to rehire former facilities director Julie Huggins. After a chest bump, Mr. Merry pushed Mr. Fennoy; then Mr. Fennoy pushed Mr. Merry to the floor and kicked him. (The Augusta Chronicle)
White....SHHHH Don't Say That Word Oct 26, 2009
Im Black and Im Proud wrote on Oct 14, 2009 11:39 AM:" I don't want nobody to give me nothing...open up the door...I'll get it myself (James Brown). If proud men of color would understand the true message of the great sages of our race, they would turn away from welfare and use the opportunities afforded us by equal rights laws to forge our own success, instead of blaming "the white man" for holding us back. Our own ignorance is our worst enemy. We perpetrate this disdain by accepting welfare as... (New Iberia, LA)
The Wizard Of Oz Oct 26, 2009
The cowardly Lion (Ezra Juanta) is dressed like a Sex Machine-era James Brown. The Emerald City is a booming nightclub where only the prettiest people get past the velvet rope, policed very entertainingly by the bouncer Alirio Zavarace. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
10 Songs About Trains Oct 26, 2009
Night Train James Brown. Peace Train Cat Stevens. (Suite101.com)
Q&A: Kenny Ortega, Director of This Is It Oct 26, 2009
" Related Specials TIME: When you first heard the news of Michael's death, you thought it was an Internet hoax. Ortega: We were there waiting for Michael at the rehearsal. The night before he had said, I'll see you tomorrow and I love you all. He was very happy. We were rehearsing a big moment of the show that Michael was really excited about: an illusion we had designed together with one of David Copperfield's illusion builders. It was a big day for us. We had two incredible rehearsals the... (Time.com)
Relix Lists Top 50 Concerts Of All Time Oct 23, 2009
Jimi Hendrix at Woodstock is number four, and James Brown performing in New York in1962 for his "Live at the Apollo" album is fifth. More Stories. (KWTX.com, TX)
Remembering concert documentaries that rock Oct 23, 2009
It was called The T.A.M.I. Show (which stood for Teenage Awards Music International) and it brought together some of the days top artists, such as James Brown, the Rolling Stones, Marvin Gaye, the Supremes, the Beach Boys and Lesley Gore. It doesnt get much better than seeing Brown in his prime. (MSNBC -- News)
'Funky Good Time' Fish Fry to celebrate James Brown's legacy Oct 22, 2009
Funky Good Time' Fish Fry to celebrate James Brown's legacy ... The I.P. Stanback Museum and Planetarium along with South Carolina State University Office of Alumni Relations will continue to celebrate the legacy of James Brown with a "Funky Good Time" Fish Fry celebrating Brown at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at the Stanback on the campus of S.C. State ... The Stanback opened its exhibition "James Brown; Preserving the Legacy" in February during S.C. State's 113th Founders Day, where Brown was... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Theatre hosts Galactic Oct 21, 2009
The band incorporates other electronics and effects in its performances, taking influence from bands like Radiohead and Rage Against the Machine, in addition to funk music like The Meters and James Brown. "I don't think we're trying to be the torch band, but in a way, we are trying to push it forward," said Mercurio. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Two-minute drill: Could 1980 Dawgs win it all today? Oct 17, 2009
Coach Richt would be wise to show James Brown singing Dooley s Junkyard Dawgs in the locker room before each game featuring Dooleys Dawgs, fans on the train tracks, Uga II, Vince and Erk dancing on sidelines and the best band in college football ... James Brown and Dooleys Junkyard Dogs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Lenny Kravitz’s iPod shuffle Oct 16, 2009
Down and Out in New York City, James Brown. 2. (Boston Globe)
Band blends musical styles, roots for a special sound Oct 15, 2009
The band, scheduled to headline a concert Monday at James Brown Arena, originally formed in 2001 in Jacksonville, Fla ... WHERE: James Brown Arena, 601 Seventh St.. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Bob Patton, 70, was promoter for James Brown, among others Oct 13, 2009
Bob Patton, 70, was promoter for James Brown, among others ... James Brown called Courtney, Mr. Patton s daughter, the goddaughter to the godfather. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Unknown Civil War soldier reburied in Tennessee Oct 11, 2009
AP Photo - James Brown, seated left, and Harold Becker, seated right, attend the graveside service for an unknown Civil War soldier in Franklin, Tenn ... James Brown, 97, vented some mock indignation upon hearing the firebrand general's name. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Straight Talk Oct 10, 2009
And several interviewees, including a very funny Al Sharpton, describe the burning sensation of their first "perm." (Sharpton got his at the behest of James Brown, before his first visit to the White House. . (Slate)
* Every mans bluesman Oct 9, 2009
He has opened for and shared the stage with soul legend William Bell, blues singer Etta James and James Brown. Gilmore recently gained wider recognition and a wider fan base after winning the 2006 International Blues Challenge, a major competition held by the Blues Foundation in Memphis. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
No comments posted. Oct 9, 2009
They liked Sly Stone and James Brown, but I liked some R&B."On returning to Detroit in the early 1990s, Barrymore began working with yet another of her current groups, the Steve Somers Band, and in 1999 she formed her two main creative outlets, B. Rox Records and Barrymore Publishing. She's shared the stage with major names like Morris Day, Gladys Knight and the O'Jays.The Foundation of Funk started doing business in 2000, and the band is gathering up material for an album that should be... (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
LISTEN: Check out a clip Oct 6, 2009
Onstage, using every ounce of his old-school training, he modeled his dance moves and singing on James Brown and Jackie Wilson, and portrayed a self-confidence that belied his shy, private personality. The Jackson Five - Michael, Jermaine, Jackie, Marlon and Tito - signed to Motown Records at the end of 1968, and were immediately groomed for stardom: "They'll have three No. 1 records in a row," Motown founder Berry Gordy famously announced before any records were released. (USA Today -- Life)
Singer Joe Bagale draws on eclectic influences Oct 5, 2009
"The Beatles were soul music, Michael Jackson is soulful, James Brown is soulful, Stravinsky is soulful. If it's coming from within, it's soul music. That's what I'm trying to do." ... "He's a fan of all types of music. And I think that's why I was drawn into that group. He was doing tributes to James Brown, Prince and Stevie Wonder. He wasn't just taking tunes with horns on them and covering them. He was really doing something fresh.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Create a soundtrack for your day Oct 3, 2009
Michael Jackson and James Brown make even self-conscious terrible dancers like myself move better (or at least makes us think we do). In my experience, Explosions in the Sky, Imogen Heap, and Luis Enrique Bacalov make time spent studying more productive. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Daily guide to television and radio Oct 1, 2009
James Brown (CBS Sports). Rodrigo y Gabriela perform. (Boston Globe)
James Carter, 61, drummer with Motown, local bands Sep 30, 2009
During the war, he got the opportunity that family and friends said Mr. Carter held as one of the highlights of his career: sitting in for James Brown s drummer when the soul singer performed for troops in Da Nang in the 1960s. Mr. Carter was stationed in San Francisco by 1967. (Boston Globe)
4th Teen Charged in Chicago Beating Death Sep 30, 2009
" by ghanachick September 28, 2009 9:00 PM EDT You're right Bill Cosby rocks!! 00004000 by writer10 September 28, 2009 11:22 PM EDT Bill Cosby does indeed rock...however, he is probably disgusted by a sensless crime such as this, especially as his own son was killed in a senseless violent crime - such a waste...worthless thugs with a grudge against their own class of worthless thugs vs a smart, honour roll kid on the sidelines on his way to catch a bus...sad, very sad indeed. by easeltine... (CBS News -- Early Show)
Michael Jackson: Rest In Profit Sep 30, 2009
James Brown passed the torch "cape" over to Michael Jackson before he died (Check Out The 3rd Annual BET Awards). Sammy Davis Jr. was in tears when Michael Jackson sang for him on Sammy's 60th birthday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Labels may divide rather than unite Sep 30, 2009
The black power movement occurred when Black Americans changed the negative term "black" to the positive term "Black." The musician James Brown coined the phrase, "Say It Loud, I'm Black and I'm Proud." Later other black folk began to adopt the term "African-American," which brings us to the present. We are a nation that has roots in all nations of the world. (Erie Times-News, PA)
"It's a Terrell thing" (870) Sep 30, 2009
Gov. Perry said Foxx has assumed the mantle of the late James Brown as the hardest working man in show business. "We're going to run out of awards long before this man runs out of talent," he said. (Terrell Tribune, TX)
Exhibit features Design Concepts models Sep 26, 2009
Those models include a condo project built around an abandoned bridge in North Augusta, a shopping district downtown and a free-standing museum dedicated to James Brown. "There's a lot of dreaming," said Mr. New, a retired interior designer. (The Augusta Chronicle)
‘The Mad Ones’ looks at the renegade behind ‘gangster chic’ Sep 25, 2009
James Sullivan is the author of The Hardest Working Man: How James Brown Saved the Soul of America. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
From the Bronx to Malaysia Sep 24, 2009
But then I got fascinated with the idea of hip-hop DJ-ing, especially with how they can just take a James Brown record, loop a beat and turn it into another track,'' he said. Hip-hop also provided an outlet for Jin Hackman, who has been MC-ing (which is the hip-hop term for rapping) since he was 17. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Aaron, Donny Dance-Off Sep 23, 2009
When their cha-cha started, to I Feel Good, Michael did some good James Brown moves, but then lost it when he had to do partner moves with Anna. His posture was bad and he was a little off the beat. (Fox News)
Screamers, moaners - and MJ Sep 21, 2009
As it was from the beginning - as can be seen of the of him, aged all of six years old, auditioning a James Brown song with his brothers. One of the greats, yet I have never thought of him as a great singer. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
YESTERYEARS FOR SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2009 Sep 20, 2009
James Brown, a soul singer, is scheduled to appear at Hestand Stadium at 8:30 tomorrow night. Along with Brown will be Bobby Byrd, Betty Wright, Honey and the Bees, the James Brown Dancers and James Brown s New Band. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Malibu's Music Corner (3) Sep 20, 2009
" Film crews tape the overall scene and Shwayze carries around a handheld flip-cam to get up close and personal shots.Shwayze, 23, grew up with his grandparents Candace Bowen, a film producer and founder of the local Women in Film's monthly networking breakfast meetings, and Howard Ferguson in Point Dume, where the rapper was brought up on the music of James Brown, Marvin Gaye, the Temptations and Smokey Robinson.Twenty-nine-year-old Cisco Adler is the son of Lou Adler, a prominent music... (Malibu Times, CA)
* World News Quick Take Sep 19, 2009
The judge said that Ferdinand Ambach, 32, a dive master, had committed a truly cruel and brutal crime and there was no evidence that the victim, Ronald James Brown, had sexually assaulted him, Radio New Zealand reported. At Ambachs trial in July, he was said to have beaten the victim with a banjo and rammed the handle down Browns throat. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Organist will play to silent film Sep 18, 2009
WHERE: Jessye Norman Amphitheater, Riverwalk Augusta at James Brown Boulevard. COST: $25; (706) 755-2878. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Rewind to a funkier time Sep 18, 2009
But for a short time, some of the biggest music ar 00004000 tists of the era, such as James Brown, Roy Ayers and Curtis Mayfield, produced songs specifically for the blaxploitation genre, often arranged by the likes of Quincy Jones or Johnny Pate. These soundtracks are highly sought-after among music collectors. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Lord, we got a revival Sep 18, 2009
Multi-instrumentalist and producer Tommy ''TNT'' Brenneck, who played with both Winehouse and Jones, will tour his new band, the Menahan Street Band, next week with '60s soul singer (and James Brown lookalike) Charles Bradley. Brenneck attributes some of the soul revival to hip-hop fans taking an interest in their music's provenance. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Monte Kiffin gets down as he prepares Tennessee for Gators Sep 16, 2009
"It would be the Saturday morning meeting and he would start singing James Brown's I Feel Good and start dancing and pretty soon the whole room was rolling with Monte," said John Lynch, a former All-Pro safety with the Bucs and now a Fox NFL analyst ... " Kiffin, first-year Tennessee defensive coordinator, is still bumping to a beat that does not conform to the vision of a 69-year-old coach. Hip-hop blared over the ' practice field Tuesday as Kiffin and his defensive staff worked at fitting... (USA Today -- Sports)
Caswell Performing Arts Series 29th Anniversary Season, electrifying Sep 16, 2009
Live concerts by talented imitators will be heard in 'Rock Heaven' including Buddy Holly, Ray Charles, Roy Orbison, James Brown and Johnny Cash "interspersed with a full-fledged Ed Sullivan Show, featuring a score of original new songs by Grammy Award winner Lou Elkind.". Each of these attractions will be presented for one 8 p.m. performance only at the Caswell County Civic Center, located at 536 Main St. East in Yanceyville. (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
Vickie Winans: Hardest working gospel singer Sep 15, 2009
- If James Brown was the hardest-working man in show business, Vickie Winans should at least merit some consideration for the title of hardest-working woman. The gospel star is out with a new album, which she produced and recorded at home for her own record label. (MSNBC -- Music)
D.L. Stewart: Screams rise above the din as forms of expression Sep 15, 2009
"Favorite Recorded Scream" is 3 minutes and 32 seconds of nonstop screaming by everyone from Buddy Holly to James Brown to Meshuggah. The good news is that there are a limited number of these records available. (Florida Today)
Lynyrd Skynrd, R. Kelly add shows in Augusta Sep 12, 2009
Augusta's concert calendar has two additions, with R R. Kelly set to perform Sunday, Oct. 25, at the Bell Auditorium, and legendary Southern rock act Lynyrd Skynyrd to perform Thursday, Nov. 12 at the James Brown Arena. Tickets for both shows will go on sale at 10 a.m. on Sept. 18. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Brown estate back in court over business issues Sep 10, 2009
AIKEN --- The James Brown estate returned to the Aiken County courthouse Wednesday to determine whether its management should be allowed to move forward on business matters. The hearing before Circuit Court Judge Jack Early included references to the late Michael Jackson's estate's making money and how former Brown estate trustees Adele Pope and Robert Buchanan are requesting nearly $5 million in fees. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Concert calendar Sep 10, 2009
STEVE HARVEY: 8 p.m. Oct. 3, James Brown Arena, 601 Seventh St.; $33 ... SHINEDOWN, SICK PUPPIES, ADELITA'S WAY: 7 p.m. Oct. 19, James Brown Arena, 601 Seventh St.; $27. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Westobou festival Sep 6, 2009
THE AVETT BROTHERS, SLOW RUNNER, SHAUN PIAZZA BAND: 6 p.m., Jessye Norman Amphitheater, James Brown Boulevard at Riverwalk Augusta; $20 in advance, $25 at gate; (706) 755- 2878 ... THE GODFATHER OF SOUL MR. JAMES BROWN EXHIBITION: Augusta Museum of History, 560 Reynolds St.; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday; adults $4, seniors $3, children $2, 4 and younger free; (706) 722-8454. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Brown family asks for help with giveaways Sep 2, 2009
Last year, about 1,000 people left the James Brown Turkey Giveaway happy that they would be able to provide a proper Thanksgiving meal for their families ... The James Brown Turkey Giveaway begins at 10 a.m. Nov. 23 at Dyess Park ... The James Brown Toy Giveaway and Fun Day begins at 10 a.m. Dec. 21 at James Brown Arena. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Boomers win four-nation event in China Sep 1, 2009
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. September 1, 2009 - 10:04AM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Michael Jackson Felt 'Young' at 50, Never Reached 51 Aug 29, 2009
Just relaxing, I am just watching a little James Brown show right now ... Jackson: I love James Brown, yes. (ABC News)
Entertainer Spotlight on Mike Dooley (57) Aug 28, 2009
We played classic rock and lots of James Brown and Tower of Power. I really enjoyed playing with the band, but the money in an eight-piece band isn t that good, so I researched some other options and began playing casual gigs in the desert with Don and Mary Hoeber and with Heather and Bill McClusky in the Inland Empire. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Island vibes Aug 28, 2009
There are also hints of jazz and funk, as Salta says, "from James Brown to Miles Davis to Herbie Hancock." Kapakahi has put out two albums, "Twisted, Bent sed" and its latest release, "Light Up." Dayao says the theme of "Light Up" is "being positive and staying motivated to do good deeds for others.". Line-up: Mike Dayao, lead vocals, guitars; Josh Hoover, saxophone, percussion; Chris Jones, bass, backup vocals; Lansky, emcee; Steve Salta, drums, percussion. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Madonna booed for defending Gypsies Aug 28, 2009
Romanians watch Gypsy soap operas, they like Gypsy music and go to Gypsy concerts, said Damian Draghici, a Grammy Award-winning Roma musician who has performed with James Brown and Joe Cocker. But there has been a wave of aggression against Roma people in Italy, Hungary and Romania, which shows me something is not OK, he told the AP in an interview. (MSNBC -- News)
Production to give new life to Augusta Opera Aug 27, 2009
A former James Brown diva and a Metropolitan Opera star believe there are still songs to sing at the Augusta Opera ... But Augustans Kelly Jarrell, a longtime member of James Brown's Bittersweets, and Sandra Walker, a retired opera singer who performed nine seasons at the Met, weren't ready or willing to accept the end of opera in Augusta. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Music educator influenced hundreds including Jessye Norman Aug 27, 2009
" Mrs. Sanders died Saturday at a personal care home in Augusta at 87. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. today at W. H. Mays Mortuary, 1221 James Brown Boulevard. She had taught music for more than 30 years in Richmond County schools and had served as music director for many years at St. Mary's Episcopal Church. She came from talented parents, Addie and Jackson Harris, who both played the piano and who wanted to pass on their love of music to their 10 children including Rosa.... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Brown estate hearing is pushed back to Sept. 9 Aug 26, 2009
AIKEN --- Despite a settlement in the case, the court battle in the estate of the late entertainer James Brown will continue in Aiken County at least into next month. A court hearing in the case scheduled for Thursday has been postponed until 2:30 p.m. Sept. 9 at the Aiken County Courthouse, an attendant in Circuit Judge Jack Early's office said Tuesday. (The Augusta Chronicle)
‘The Indifferent Stars Above’ puts Donner party in context Aug 25, 2009
Daniel James Brown aims to humanize the people involved in the tragedy ... In The Indifferent Stars Above, Daniel James Brown, a historian whose previous book dealt with an 1894 Minnesota forest fire that killed hundreds of people, retells the saga assuming the reader knows the outcome ... THE INDIFFERENT STARS ABOVE: The Harrowing Saga of a Donner Party Bride By Daniel James Brown. (Boston Globe)
Read the 'News Watch' transcript Aug 24, 2009
I though James Brown did a great job and I was glad they had him on there to do the interview, one of the co-anchors on NFL Sports. But he did lose, as James points out, $130 million in promotions and salary and everything else, and he's down now to a paltry $12 million the Eagles are giving him. (Fox News)
‘Capture the Flag’ examines patriotism Aug 22, 2009
Globe contributor James Sullivan is the author of The Hardest Working Man: How James Brown Saved the Soul of America. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Adelaide United v Gold Coast United Aug 21, 2009
James Brown (shin injury 1 week), 1. Jess Vanstrattan (ankle injury 4 weeks), 2. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Sonic SpotlightJohnny Soul Aug 20, 2009
FAVORITE ARTISTS: Otis Redding, The O'Jays, The Temptations, James Brown, Johnnie Taylor. MUSICAL ROOTS: Started playing bass at 18. (The Augusta Chronicle)
King of Pop to be Buried on His Birthday Aug 19, 2009
This is almost as bad as James Brown. Will somebody please, please, please bury this man. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
Scenic drive: Beneath the Mogollon Rim Aug 19, 2009
Here are songs to spin while driving on the Mogollon Rim: Grits, James Brown: See if they'll whip up some at the Knotty Pine Cafe. Diamond Ring, Black Crowes: The views are glittering at Diamond Point Lookout. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Click to watch: One Michael Vick, Two Opinions Aug 18, 2009
Michael Vick, left, speaking with CBS Sports anchor James Brown ... Doyel, who admits he didn't want to watch the interview, writes, "On national television, the man laid himself bare. He didn't just assume the fetal position, protecting his head and body as he lay at interviewer James Brown's feet. No, he went well beyond that. Michael Vick, for several minutes of incredible television, became like the animals he once killed: He flopped onto his back and showed his belly. He was as vulnerable... (CBS News -- 60 minutes)
No limit to lure of Phish Aug 17, 2009
There were the sounds of James Brown, Bob Marley and the Grateful Dead all overlapping one another. That unpredictability of sound is what drew Christian Donahue from Chicago. (Albany Times Union)
BACK-TO-SCHOOL EVENT ARMS STUDENTS WITH SUPPLIES Aug 17, 2009
Pine Bluff Interim Fire Chief James Brown surveyed some of the events from a shady spot ... James Brown looked at the children peering into their bags and chasing each other through the grass. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Bradley: Contrition and a confession Aug 17, 2009
Facing the camera, and also James Brown: Michael Vick speaks, convicingly ... I m sure 60 Minutes wasn t thrilled with Michael Vick pre-empting himself and holding an introductory briefing two days before his taped interview with James Brown was scheduled to air ... I hope the haters collective heads caught spontaneous fire when James Brown mentioned the total value of his contract - whether he s paid it or not, just the thought of the possibility should be enough to have them fuming and turning... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
