New York Venue City Winery Preps For Opening Nov 21, 2008
Michael D. Ayers, N.Y. City Winery, a new New York venue being launched by Knitting Factory founder , will open on New Year's Eve with a concert by Joan Osborne ... Dec. 31: Joan OsborneJan. (Billboard.com)
Second Cup Cafe: Boz Scaggs Nov 15, 2008
(4:24)Made famous for her Nineties hit "One of Us," Joan Osborne has returned to her roots in pop music. She performs "Cathedrals" from her latest album,"Little Wild Ones". (CBS News -- Early Show)
Second Cup Cafe: Joan Osborne Nov 8, 2008
Joan Osborne (CBS/Joan-Osborne ... (CBS) Singer/songwriter Joan Osborne, known for her hit single, "One of Us," has a God-given talent -- her voice. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Warren Haynes Still Jamming For Charity Nov 5, 2008
Performers for this year's blowout include Haynes' bands Gov't Mule and the Allman Brothers Band, along with the Del McCoury Band, the Derek Trucks Band, Steve Earle, Joan Osborne, Travis Tritt Stuart, Johnny Winter, an acoustic set by Michael Franti and more. "I would've never guessed in a million years that this was even possible," Haynes says of the benefit's longevity. (Billboard.com)
From Osborne, a little shelter from the storm Oct 28, 2008
SOMERVILLE - There are very few, if any, musicians who can boast of a resume exactly like Joan Osborne's ... JOAN OSBORNE With Matt Morris. (Boston Globe)
Second Cup Cafe: Ricky Skaggs Oct 25, 2008
Down the road, Skaggs decided to star his own record label, Skaggs Family Records, which has lead to collaborations with the Dixie Chicks, Travis Tritt, Joan Osborne and Bruce Hornsby. MMVIII, CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Real 'Wild' child Oct 24, 2008
Almost 14 years after releasing the single "One of Us," a song that questioned whether God could be a lonely slob who takes the bus, Joan Osborne plays a show at the Somerville Theatre tonight to promote a new album, "Little Wild One." The disc has critics buzzing because she made it with the same folks who helped her with "Relish," the 1995 album that featured "One of Us." Osborne's new, "Wild" material is introspective, twangy, and possibly inspired by her stint singing with the Grateful Dead.... (Boston Globe)
Peter, Paul & Mary reunite Sep 19, 2008
Peter, Paul reunite By: John Atashian 09/17/2008. The folk singing trio of Peter, Paul will perform in a rare concert at Bushnell Hall in Hartford Sept. 28. (Middletown Press, CT)
Wild and worth the ride Sep 17, 2008
The title track of Joan Osborne's superb new album is a masterful mix of seduction and sensuality, with just a hint of creepiness ... Joan Osborne performs at the Calvin Theatre in Northampton on Sept. 26. (Boston Globe)
Songwriter Tori Sparks' career shines on its own Sep 13, 2008
"The only comparison that I've kind of seen is the comparison to Joan Osborne," she said. In town to open for guitarist Monte Montgomery at the Melting Point tonight, Sparks also has plans to stop by to speak to students in the Music Business Program at the University of Georgia. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Matt Morris to Release 'Backstage at Bonnaroo' EP on September 23rd; On Tour With Joan Osborne This Fall Sep 12, 2008
That same week, Matt will embark on a 22-date US tour supporting Grammy-award winner Joan Osborne on her "Little Wild One" tour ... Matt Morris Tour (* opening for Joan Osborne) 9/20 - Walnut Room - Denver, CO (solo headline show) 9/25 - Music Hall of Williamsburg - Brooklyn, NY * 9/26 - Calvin Theater & PAC - Northampton, MA * 9/27 - The Ridgefield Playhouse - Ridgefield, CT * 9/29 - Ram's Head Tavern - Annapolis, MD * 9/30 - Toad's Place - Richmond, VA * 10/1 - Bomhard Theatre - Louisville, KY... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Going beyond what if Sep 2, 2008
From the feel-good sentiments of It's a Wonderful Life to Joan Osborne wondering "What if God were one of us," the ageold conundrum of uncertainty usually makes for a promising story. And by titling its latest album, The Ghosts Inside These Halls, the Nadas has joined the ranks of said ponderers. (Daily Iowan, IA)
YANGAROO's DMDS Delivers Latest Indie Music Releases Aug 29, 2008
Music From Former Major Label Artists Motorhead, Eagles, Journey, Joan Osborne, Natalie Cole, and Everlast Distributed Digitally in the United States. TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--YANGAROO Inc., (TSX-V: YOO, OTCBB: YOOIF) the industry's leading secure digital media distribution company, has recently delivered new releases by former major label artists Motorhead, Eagles, Journey, Joan Osborne, Natalie Cole, and Everlast. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Telluride Blues & Brews Festival, Sept. 12-14 Aug 26, 2008
Performers will include Etta James and the Roots Band, Gov't Mule, John Hiatt and The Ageless Beauties, Joan Osborne, Susan Tedeschi, The Derek Trucks Band, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Blind Boys of Alabama, G. Love al Sauce, John Butler Trio and Canned Heat. Various travel deals are being offered. (Montana Standard, MT)
Travel Briefs Aug 24, 2008
Performers will include Etta James and the Roots Band, Gov t Mule, John Hiatt and The Ageless Beauties, Joan Osborne, Susan Tedeschi, The Derek Trucks Band, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Blind Boys of Alabama, G. Love al Sauce, John Butler Trio and Canned Heat. Various travel deals are being offered. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
AllShows.com Offers Premium VIP Party Ticket for Ridgefield Playhouse Concert Series Aug 19, 2008
Joan Osborne - Saturday, September 27, 2008. Cesaria Evora - Wednesday, October 1, 2008. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
DEL MAR: Grandstand acts spell out their preferences in contracts Jul 2, 2008
Joan Osborne, the sexy soul singer who will perform at the fair July 5, put baby wipes and Purell Hand Sanitizer at the top of her dressing room wish list. Osborne travels with her nanny (and, presumably, her child). (North County Times)
Fair for all Jun 12, 2008
July 5: Joan Osborne (country/folk/rock). July 6: War (rock/Latin/funk/blues). (North County Times)
Nothing bites like reality May 8, 2008
I could see videos from such one-hit wonders as Joan Osborne and such adult-contemporary favorites as Natalie Merchant. The difference was obvious; MTV, like Trix, was for kids, but VH1 was for the mature music fan who wanted to revisit "The Big '80s" or experience an "Eight-Track Flashback." It was always a big deal when my brother and I could catch the same video on both MTV and VH1, and we'd change channels back and forth in sheer amazement. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Alive at Five Schedule May 6, 2008
Other performers include the Ventures, Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone, and Joan Osborne. There are also Latin, Irish and classic rock nights. (FOX23 News, NY)
Public radio Mar 15, 2008
An encore presentation of Mountain Stage featuring Joan Osborne, Nellie McKay, David Bromberg ngel Band, Toby Lightman, and The Roches. 9:30 p.m. New Dimensions Radio: Consciousness inside a Black Hole, with Manjir Samanta-Laughton, M.D.. (Montana Standard, MT)
Ray Davies, Carla Bruni have new CDs Feb 23, 2008
Cyril Neville works an absolutely glorious cover of Wrapped Around Your Finger, and Joan Osborne is every bit as dynamic with her rendition of the stalker anthem Every Breath You Take. . (MSNBC -- Music)
Women's Hotel Has Girl Rocker and Boy Blockers in Upcoming Entertainment Jan 26, 2008
She has opened for Cher, Joan Jett, Dave Matthews Band, Pat Benatar, Joan Osborne, The B-52s, Macy Gray, The Indigo Girls, Cyndi Lauper, Chaka Khan, Sheena Easton, Taylor Dayne, Melissa Ferrick, and others. Corday, a California native, has also made Music Connection Magazine's "L.A.'s Hottest 100 Artists" and the L.A. Times' "Top 10 Albums of the Year," as well as winning "Best Live Female Performer" at the Orange County Music Awards. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Rodeo Bar Is New York City's Honky-Tonk Jan 18, 2008
"Joan Osborne used to play here every Monday," he recalls. "Mark [Campbell, the original booker] pretty much started the country swing revival in New York [and] the rockabilly revival. Nobody else was doing that stuff in New York back then, so he kind of built different scenes.". (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
It's a first Noel for these artists Dec 11, 2007
CDs mark a first Noel for these artists - USATODAY.com. Sign up to receive our free Books e-newsletter and get the top news of the day in your inbox. (USA Today)
Sound advice on holiday CDs Nov 23, 2007
Joan Osborne, "Christmas Means Love" With a mix of smoky, playful blues ("What Do Bad Girls Get?") and sweetly sung hymns, Osborne puts spice in your egg nog and peace in your Christmas morning. Darlene Love, "It's Christmas, Of Course" She recorded an all-time seasonal classic, "White Christmas," but this is actually Love's first Christmas album, and it's a mighty, soul-packed gift, especially the deep-blue cover of the Pretenders's "2000 Miles.". (Boston Globe)
Griffin, Avett Brothers big winners at Americana Awards Nov 2, 2007
Her songs have been praised for their poetic lyrics, and many artists have covered them including Linda Ronstadt, the Dixie Chicks, Bette Midler, Mary-Chapin Carpenter, Jessica Simpson, Martina McBride, Emmylou Harris, The Wreckers, Joan Osborne, Miranda Lambert and Kelly Clarkson. The Avett Brothers, a non-traditional bluegrass band, also took home two awards: duo group and new/emerging artist. (USA Today -- Life)
Cheap Trick shows staying power after 34 years Aug 24, 2007
Singers Aimee Mann, Joan Osborne, Al Jourgensen and Rob Laufer were guests. For all this star power, building the event around Cheap Trick. (Anchorage Daily News)
Sgt. Pepper's at 40: A Beatles Celebration Aug 14, 2007
Performers: Cheap Trick (Rick Nielsen, Bun E Carlos, Robin Zander, Tom Petersson), Joan Osborne, Aimee Mann, Ian Ball, Rob Laufer, Al Jourgensen, Aloke Dasgupta, Satnam Singh Ramgotra, Gingger Shankar, Christopher Smith, Mohiuddin Ahmed, Mark Power, Danny Louis, Bill Lloyd, Hollywood Bowl Orchestra conducted by Edwin Outwater. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" was a revolution, a miracle of musicmaking and engineering, hovering over the past 40 years the way Beethoven's Ninth Symphony did... (Variety)
The disturbing undertones of the Kelly Clarkson controversy Jul 9, 2007
And there's a history of women trying to evolve and facing resistance: Consider Lauryn Hill, Joan Osborne, Macy Gray, Paula Cole, even Sheryl Crow. Men experiment and they're applauded, or at least indulged; women do so, and it's assumed that a boyfriend has led them astray. (Seattle Times)
Joan Osborne: from Breakfast in Bed to joining the Dead Jun 22, 2007
Guess which of those bed-and-breakfast connotations inspired singer-songwriter Joan Osborne's title for her latest effort, "Breakfast in Bed, featuring classic Rsoul covers? Here's a hint: It's not the first one. "(Breakfast in Bed) is the model for a classic record, Osborne says. "(Springfield's) vocal technique is very subdued. It's soft and sensual. She isn't shouting, she's whispering, and that's what makes her and the record so great. It just felt right to name the entire album after that... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Acts of God rain freely over showbiz Jun 21, 2007
What if God was one of us, as the Joan Osborne song asks. In most godly portrayals in pop culture, he (sometimes she) is a bit cryptic, rarely giving direct answers. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
10 Million Miles Jun 15, 2007
The 15 numbers heard here come from earlier albums, in addition to previously unreleased track "We Are Water" and two new songs written for the show, "A Couple Fools" and "First Star." Also included is "What You Are," not recorded by Griffin but covered by Joan Osborne. Playwright Keith Bunin has woven those songs -- each of them encompassing its own mini-narrative -- into a story about bruised misfits Duane (Matthew Morrison) and Molly (Irene Molloy), who hook up in a drunken one-night stand... (Variety)
The Used is iffy about where the truth lies Jun 4, 2007
"BREAKFAST IN BED," Joan Osborne (Time Life). "I've really got to use my imagination" Joan Osborne sings at the opening of her new "Breakfast in Bed.". (Scripps Howard News Wire)
» Concert listings May 31, 2007
July 1 - Joan Osborne and Brandi Carlile. On Festival Stage: Josie Crosby. (CTNow.com)
Listen Up: Maroon 5 feels a bit lost at sea May 22, 2007
Joan Osborne's new soul album isn't her best work, but she "sparks glimmers of fire now and then," Elysa finds ... Joan Osborne, Breakfast in Bed: * * 1/2 Back in her soul bag. (USA Today -- Life)
Comprehensive event listings May 20, 2007
6/29-9/8: Highlights include Joan Osborne, Don McLean, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Buddy Guy, Nickel Creek, Dickey Betts & Great Southern, Great Big Sea, Indigo Girls, Medeski Martin & Wood, Koko Taylor & Shemekia Copeland, John Hiatt & Shawn Colvin ... 7/1: 7 p.m. Joan Osborne and Brandi Carlile. (Boston Globe)
Diversity trumpets 'Thursday at the Square' May 19, 2007
June 28 - Joan Osborne, Will Hoge. July 5 - Sam Roberts Band, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Hold Steady, Neville Bros. Set For Celebrate Brooklyn... May 16, 2007
Jonathan Cohen, N.Y. The Hold Steady, the Neville Brothers, KRS-One, Richard Thompson and Joan Osborne are among the artists confirmed to perform as part of the 29th Celebrate Brooklyn free concert series, to be held throughout the summer in Brooklyn, N.Y.'s Prospect Park. Starbucks has signed on as the event's first-ever presenting sponsor. (Billboard.com)
Everything Spider-Man May 4, 2007
"Spider Web" by Joan Osborne. "Web" by Earl Hines. (Connellsville Daily Courier)
More of this story May 4, 2007
Fans of roots music will have a chance to see Little Feat, Joan Osborne and the Robert Cray Band ... - July 1: Joan Osborne with Brandi Carlile along with Josie Crosby. (Newport Daily News, RI)
Reeves sings tonight at Lincoln (Robyn-Denise Yourse) Apr 27, 2007
There have been annual performances at the Kennedy Center, including 2005's "Billie a musical tribute to the late Billie Holiday, which also featured Rita Coolidge, Joan Osborne, Niki Haris and Rokia Traore. "I always love playing in D.C.," Miss Reeves says during a phone chat from her Denver home, one of several interviews squeezed into a jam-packed schedule. Amid all the activity, the star, who turned 50 last fall, doesn't seem to have a handler or flack fielding her calls. She's manning the... (Washington Times, DC)
The Police Invited to Do Show in Cuba Apr 12, 2007
Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers each went there for a Music Bridges concert in February 1999 where they performed with an eclectic group including Bonnie Raitt, Peter Frampton, Gladys Knight, Lisa Loeb, the Indigo Girls, Joan Osborne, J.D. Souther and Burt Bacharach. The Police's desire to play Cuba as an artistic message shouldn't come as too much of a surprise, since the group is very connected to the world music scene. (FOX News)
Rock classics are Money's ticket to Paradise Apr 12, 2007
When Eddie Money plays The Concert for Mother Earth, a benefit for Grassroots environmental education, with Joan Osborne, The Bacon Brothers, Jen Chapin and others at Tilles Center, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville, at 8 tonight. Tickets are $35-$250 through tillescenter. (Newsday -- Entertainment)
Music for 'Mother Earth' Apr 11, 2007
Jen Chapin, daughter of the legendary singer-songwriter Harry Chapin of Huntington, will be featured at the concert along with performers Eddie Money, Joan Osborne, the Bacon Brothers band and singer Eden White. The concert is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. Thursday at the Tilles Center at 720 Northern Blvd. in Greenvale. (Newsday -- Long Island)
Concert series at ABG: Indigo Girls, Griffith, more Mar 31, 2007
Rounding out the five-act season are folk-pop singer-songwriter Nanci Griffith and Kentucky native Joan Osborne, the woman who toured with the Grateful Dead and posed the musical question, "What if God was one of us?". Tickets for the SunTrust-sponsored series will go on sale to the general public May 5 at the Atlanta Botanical Garden Gift Shop and at Ticketmaster (404-249-6400, ). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The 2007 Britt season Mar 30, 2007
Returning to the Britt stage will be the Neville Brothers, Moody Blues, Greg Brown, John Hammond, Hootie and the Blowfish, the Doobie Brothers, Herbie Hancock, Robert Earl Keen, The Temptations, The Four Tops, the Cowboy Junkies, Joan Osborne, David Sanborn, Tower of Power, Riders In The Sky, Chris Botti and Chicago. Performing on the Britt stage for the first time will be Los Lonely Boys, Madeleine Peyroux, Gregg Allman, The Wreckers, Josh Turner, Norman Krieger, Joan Armatrading, Amos Lee, Amy... (Mail Tribune, OR)
Viejas, Humphrey's link up for concerts Mar 26, 2007
July 17: Cowboy Junkies, Joan Osborne, $50. July 18: Boz Scaggs, $60. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Osborne Shifts To Time Life For New Album... Mar 24, 2007
Michael Paoletta, N.Y. "It's an interesting time to be in the music industry," Joan Osborne tells Billboard. "The old models are falling away. As an artist, you must be on the lookout for different opportunities.". (Billboard.com)
Britt 'has something for everyone' this season Mar 24, 2007
Jazz great Herbie Hancock (June 18), The Temptations (July 19) and powerhouse vocalists Susan Tedeschi (with Derek Trucks June 19) and Joan Osborne (with Cowboy Junkies July 20) also fall into the category of popular returning artists. The Funk Brothers the backup musicians on all those classic Motown singles, who collectively claim more number one hits than Elvis or the Beatles will return, but this time out with Mary Wilson of the Supremes. (Mail Tribune, OR)
B.B. King Blues Fest To Feature Green, James... Mar 15, 2007
Supporting on select dates are Joan Osborne, Robert Randolph and James Hunter. The trek will mark the first time the three legendary artists unite for a tour, according to organizers. (Billboard.com)
Band to perform Beatles album that never was Mar 14, 2007
Petruzzelli, who has played with Joan Osborne and Rufus Wainwright, was also added to the lineup. So too was Jimmy Vivino, Lee's neighbor and the guitarist for NBC's "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" band. (CNN -- Showbiz)
What SHOULD be on the 'Definitive 200' list? Feb 27, 2007
- Mishka, Mishka- Morrissey, Vauxhall and I.- Joan Osborne, Relish. - OutKast, Stankonia. (Pensacola News Journal)
A Heavenly New CD From Patty Griffin Feb 27, 2007
Her songs have been covered by Mary Chapin Carpenter, the Dixie Chicks, Emmylou Harris, Martina McBride, Reba McEntire, Bette Midler, Maura O'Connell, Joan Osborne and the Wreckers, among many others. In addition, her albums Living With Ghosts, Flaming Red, 1000 Kisses and Impossible Dream are revered for expressing pain without sounding pitiful, to provide comfort when you feel alone and almost always offering a glimmer of hope when everything seems lost. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
Second Cup Caf: Joan Osborne Feb 25, 2007
Second Cup Caf;: Joan Osborne, Singer-Songwriter Sings The Blues With A Country Touch - CBS News ... Second Cup Caf: Joan Osborne ... "Pretty Little Stranger" Joan Osborne. (CBS News)
Previous Report: Movie moves Motown band out of the shadows Feb 4, 2007
Slutsky slept on a couch in Weiland's basement as he wrote sheet music, put the Funks through their paces, and lined up the acts who would perform with the Funks: Joan Osborne, M'shell Ngedeocello, Bootsy Collins, Chaka Khan and others. The Funk Brothers hadn't been in the same room for 30 years, and there were tears as they gathered and caught up with each other. (Detroit News)
Music reviews Jan 16, 2007
Here, with guests Levon Helm, Joan Osborne and Rosanne Cash, the covers cover more ground than ever, from George Jones and John Fogerty to Lyle Lovett and even Cheap Trick. At times, the performances sound just ragged, but when the trio pulls everything together, they are glorious, full of soul and surprises. (USA Today -- Life)
Joan Osborne Feels Welcomed by Nashville Jan 11, 2007
Joan Osborne is primarily known for the 1995 pop smash, "One of Us," a song about God being a stranger on the bus. But she hitched a different ride for her latest album, Pretty Little Stranger, temporarily leaving her Brooklyn, N.Y., home for Nashville. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
Grammatical errors in music Jan 5, 2007
What if Joan Osborne were to have used the subjunctive. Here are some grammatically challenged lines we dug up from popular songs. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Ten Albums You Might Have Missed in 2006 Jan 4, 2007
Joan Osborne, Pretty Little Stranger (Vanguard) Osborne has lately established herself as a remarkable interpreter, from Motown to the Grateful Dead. On this Nashville-made album, she does right by country. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
