Barack Obama victory allows Britain to love US again Nov 6, 2008
Half of the music in my record collection is American and three quarters of that was made by blacks Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, Marvin Gaye, Muddy Waters often collaborating with white Americans. For great music, most of us have looked west at some point. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Good for the Soul Nov 6, 2008
"We're deep-rooted in funk," Isbell said, citing influences like The Gap Band and Marvin Gaye. Soul Gravy's success came from the college towns. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Q-Tip's 'Renaissance' a return to form for a rap innovator Nov 5, 2008
Mr. Stubbs is rarely ever put on the same pedestal with Otis Redding, Smoky, the Ruffin Brothers, Marvin Gaye. He always should have been. (Chicago Tribune)
Election Day Nov 5, 2008
Marvin Gaye, Billie Holiday, Aretha Franklin, Martin Lawrence, Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Diana Ross, Eddie Murphy, Maya Angelo, Booker T. Washington, Billy Dee Williams, Russell Crow, Alec Baldwin, Chaka Khan, Steven Seagal, Andy Garcia, Al Green, Al Capone, Mark Twain, and Truth look here: King Henry VIII of England that doesnt make me feel too good and of course ME (Apr 13th) oh yeah, and Demi stole my birthday ... I knew Marvin Gaye as well. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Usher Ups The Panty Nov 5, 2008
Even Usher - who is the contemporary equivalent of sexual singers such as Teddy Pendergrass, Marvin Gaye and Barry White - was a little shocked. As he sang "Seduction," he directed the lyric "Stop playing with me" at the girls stage left who were treating his trousers like a private petting zoo. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
VH1 Classic Raises Autism Awareness and Funds During Celebrity Bowl-Off on Thursday, November 13 at Lucky Strike Lanes in Hollywood Nov 4, 2008
Launched in May 2000, VH1 Classic is a 24-hour network that present videos, concerts and music specials all day long, featuring the best of rock, soul and pop artists from the 60's, 70's and 80's, including The Beatles, The Stones, Tina Turner, Led Zeppelin, Marvin Gaye, The Who, Stevie Wonder, The Police, Madonna and many more. Learn more at. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
A Fitting Tribute Nov 2, 2008
Finally, along came the story of two former backup singers to a Marvin Gaye- or Smokey Robinson-like figure (played by soul star John Legend) whose death reunites them after years of acrimony. First, though, they have to drive from California to New York, hitting an obstacle course of personal speed bumps along the way. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Soul of the Obama campaign is in the soundtrack Nov 1, 2008
Neal said it was worth noting which black '60s and '70s artists weren't in the usual rotation at Obama rallies, such as Nina Simone and Marvin Gaye. "Those are songs that would not go over as well," he said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Teens ready to hang with the Chicks Oct 31, 2008
"So I listened to Turkish and Chinese music. I also grew up listening to people like Crystal Gayle, Marvin Gaye, the Supremes, Carole King, and people like that.". Both teenagers have transformed their passion into action. (Boston Globe)
New on DVD: A 'Journey' remake and more Oct 31, 2008
It's as if your uncle from the '70s who didn't know any better was doing the same to your Marvin Gaye LPs on a cheap stereo. Due Tuesday: The five Randolph Scott-Budd Boetticher Westerns at Columbia; Get Smart the movie; a Howdy Doody box. (USA Today -- Life)
Elvis Still Leading Earner Among Dead Celebrities Oct 30, 2008
Other top-earning dead celebrities on the Forbes list include actor Heath Ledger, Albert Einstein, Marilyn Monroe and Marvin Gaye. . (KWTX.com, TX)
Elvis Presley, Heath Ledger Top List Of Highest-Earning Dead Celebs Oct 30, 2008
Forbes list also names Charles Schulz, Albert Einstein, John Lennon, Paul Newman and Marvin Gaye. by Chris Harris. (VHI.com -- Music News)
The Mark He Made Oct 29, 2008
"You don't find a Marvin Gaye. You don't find a Smokey Robinson. You don't find a Levi Stubbs. They don't come in bunches like grapes. They are rare pearls.". This article appeared on page E - 8 of the San Francisco Chronicle. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Usher Mulling 'Worldwide' Album Oct 29, 2008
" He said the concept was inspired by Teddy Pendergrass, Marvin Gaye, Prince and other influences who "did things special like this for their female fans. " Everything from the repertoire to the stage set -- "It's intended to feel as though you're looking into my great room and here we are about to have a party in this house" -- has been tailored to the intended audience, and Usher is using his Web site to let those ladies register for meet 'n' greet opportunities and to be the one lucky woman... (Billboard.com)
Sony Computer Entertainment America Lets You Be The Star This Holiday Season Bringing The Karaoke Experience Into Your Living Room With Three New SingStar Titles Oct 29, 2008
SingStar Legends for the PlayStation 2 system brings top hits from the biggest bands and artists in history including Marvin Gaye, Patsy Cline and The Police. Featuring a legendary track list, SingStar Legends includes 30 chart-topping singles such as 'What's Goin On. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Farewell, Levi Stubbs: His legacy in 3 classic Four Tops songs Oct 21, 2008
Whereas other Motown singers such as Smokey Robinson, the young Marvin Gaye and the Temptations Eddie Kendricks were lauded for their agile suppleness, their insinuating smoothness, Stubbs was all about raw emotion. Whereas Robinson, Gaye and the rest served the song, Stubbs sounded as if he was caught up in something that no mere pop arrangement could contain. (Chicago Tribune)
Don Cornelius arrested Oct 21, 2008
Cornelius started "Soul Train" in 1970 to showcase black music and culture, introducing television audiences to such legendary artists as Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye and Barry White. The series spawned a franchise that includes the Soul Train Music Awards, the Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards and the Soul Train Christmas Starfest. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Ex-'Soul Train' Host Don Cornelius Arrested Oct 21, 2008
Cornelius started "Soul Train" in 1970 to showcase black music and culture, giving television audiences the chance to regularly see artists like Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye and Barry White. The television mogul stepped down as host of "Soul Train" in 1993. (KERO 23, CA)
‘Getting out the vote’ — with a little help from friends Oct 20, 2008
Susan wrote on Oct 19, 2008 12:53 PM:" Oh my God! We have another Liberal in our midst! Who has this young man been staying with here in Bartlesville? I wish the article stated who Vodicka wants to see as President. Welcome to the U.S., Vodicka. Folk music? I've got to get this boy listening to some Marvin Gaye. ". Name. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Four Tops star Levi Stubbs dies Oct 18, 2008
Audley Smith, of the Motown Historical Museum, said that Levi Stubbs had a voice as unique as Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson or Stevie Wonder. "[He] fits right up there with all the icons of Motown," he said. (BBC News)
Who is Ambrose Gardner? (10/17) Oct 18, 2008
But on tour, in addition to his own music, Gardner is known to drop some old and new school favorites in his set, sampling frequently from Chris Brown, Ne-yo, J. Holiday, Usher, Musiq, John Legend, Jamie Fox, Snoop Dog, Marvin Gaye and Teddy Pendergrass. And while his primary profession is as a performer, he also serves as vice president of Southern Mecca Records, an independent record label, founded by Gardner and Chatman. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Are parents who don't let their kids participate in Halloween misguided? Oct 18, 2008
Marvin Gaye: I Want You. Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes: Greatest Hits. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Secret Sublet Scandal Oct 17, 2008
We did talk about the lackluster sales of Usher s most recent album, "Here I Stand." It was Usher s transition album, from teen to adult, much like Stevie Wonder s 1971 album, "Music of My Mind, or Marvin Gaye s work just before "What s Going On. " Usher launched it with that great show at the Apollo Theater in May. But after a big first week, "Here I Stand" wobbled. "It s all the way it s presented," he said, philosophically. "I do think years from now, people are going to talk about it, catch... (Fox News)
SingStar Legends Review Oct 17, 2008
To really get this game, you have to gather your friends, grab and EyeToy, and let loose with the likes of Madonna, Marvin Gaye, and Nirvana ... Marvin Gaye - "What's Goin On?". (IGN PS2)
Motown Collects Every No. 1 On Boxed Set Oct 16, 2008
Naturally, , the Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Tammi Terrell, the Four Tops, , Mary Wells, the Temptations and are represented throughout "The Complete No. 1s." ... "Shop Around," The Miracles"Please Mr. Postman," The Marvelettes "Do You Love Me," The Contours "Two Lovers," Mary Wells "You've Really Got A Hold On Me," The Miracles "Fingertips-Part 2," Little Stevie Wonder"Heat Wave," Martha andellas "The Way You Do the Things You Do," The Temptations "My Guy," Mary Wells "Where Did Our Love Go," The... (Billboard.com)
'Motown jazz' helping turn Franz into a festival Oct 14, 2008
Belgrave's career has also intersected with such artists as Ella Fitzgerald, Charles Mingus, McCoy Tyner, Eric Dolphy, Joe Henderson, Aretha Franklin (1968-1970), Dowagiac visitor Clark Terry and Marvin Gaye. Belgrave said Mingus cracked he'd have "the greatest band in the world if I could get Marcus Belgrave out of Detroit.". (Dowagiac News, MI)
Stage set for Howard Theatre Oct 14, 2008
Built in 1910, the Howard became a 1,200-seat national hub of black music and entertainment at Seventh and T streets NW, featuring the likes of Duke Ellington and Marvin Gaye. It closed shortly after the 1968 riots and was placed on the National Registry of Historic Places in 1975. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
LaFayette hip-hop artist J.Colb has a message Oct 11, 2008
Curry s favorite performers include Marvin Gaye, Al Green, and The Temptations, to name a few. In hip-hop, he favors Run DMC, Tupac Shakur, Erykah Badu, and Outcast. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
More of this story Oct 10, 2008
So that led to choices such as Marvin Gaye s Inner City Blues (Makes Me Wanna Holler) and Allan Toussaint s Yes We Can, Can. I don t write, so I spend a lot of time selecting the songs I want to sing, Muldaur said. (Newport Daily News, RI)
Thicke celebrates the human touch Oct 6, 2008
Thicke, who performs at Kool Haus tomorrow night, also surrounded his dreamy falsetto with silky strings and punchy percussion, resulting in a sensuous pastiche that recalls Marvin Gaye, vintage Philly soul, Curtis Mayfield and disco. "What I really wanted to do was just utilize a bunch of great musicians," Thicke told the Star in a recent phone interview from a Manhattan hotel room. (Toronto Star)
Common Praises Kanye's Singing; 'Everybody' Is Calling Jadakiss: Mixtape Monday Oct 6, 2008
"I'm having this moment of Marvin Gaye, Coldplay, Santogold and really old-school reggae. God knows what's gonna be on there. I mean, primarily on a mixtape, you take a bunch of songs and just rip them. But I'm having a real Coldplay moment right now. I'd love to sing on a [new] Coldplay song. And I use one of the Coldplay songs in my set, 'God Put a Smile Upon Your Face.' ". The Streets Is Talking: News & Notes From The Underground. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Sheffield's 'Inside Power' Sep 25, 2008
" Meanwhile, Sheffield sings all kinds of songs, too, and he's often in the right key, believe it or not. "He's pretty eclectic in his taste," Richards says. "He has a wide range in his repertoire, from Marvin Gaye to Al Green. Sometimes when we're in the car alone, riding down the highway, he's the one performing and giving me a concert. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Another pick-up line you've already heard Sep 24, 2008
Why when he shoots for Marvin Gaye he sometimes lands on "Flight of the Conchords." Maybe it's the Isaac Hayes-Barry White "come on, baby" mannerisms that crop up on tracks like "Side Step," in which Thicke earnestly laments that a woman "ain't in no hurry for my love" even though he's canceled his plans. Perhaps it's the extremity of his Prince-ly falsetto. (Boston Globe)
Rising star to perform downtown Sep 24, 2008
Artists he draws inspiration from range from Radiohead and Bon Iver to Omarion and Marvin Gaye. Since a young age, Nozuka played in clubs and other small venues, honing his music skills, he said. (Daily Collegian, PA)
SingStar Pop Vol. 2 Released Sep 24, 2008
SingStar Legends also will take center stage with a mix of celebrated artists including Tina Turner, Marvin Gaye and Nirvana. In addition, SingStar for the PlayStation (PS3) system will be expanding its catalogue in October with SingStar Vol.2 for the PS3 system featuring a variety of today's popular artists including Eminem, Radiohead, Paramore, Pink and more. (IGN PS2)
KCUR's 'Cypress Avenue' turns 30 with Jim White Sep 23, 2008
Marvin Gaye: "What's Going On". Bob Marley: "Get Up, Stand Up". (University News, MO)
For singer Rodriguez, a journey of rediscovery Sep 21, 2008
It links the poetic folk of Paul Simon with the politically infused soul of Marvin Gaye and Curtis Mayfield. Urban turbulence is linked with a more domestic brand of unrest; the collapse of a relationship and the collapse of a city are one and the same for "Cold Fact." The anguished romantics of "I Wonder" and "Only Good for Conversation," railing against cold-hearted lovers, rub shoulders with the narrators of "Inner City Blues" and "This Is Not a Song, It's an Outburst: Or the Establishment... (Boston Globe)
Music ends for Motown hit maker Sep 19, 2008
Among Whitfield's other songs are Beauty Is Only Skin Deep, Cloud Nine and Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me), all hits for the Temptations, and Too Busy Thinking About My Baby, a 1969 hit for Marvin Gaye. Just last week, Gaye's version of I Heard It Through The Grapevine, from 1968, was ranked at No. 65 in Billboard magazine's compilation of the top singles of the past 50 years. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Motown songwriter Whitfield dies Sep 19, 2008
The classic track, sung by Marvin Gaye, was recently ranked at 65 in Billboard's 100 most successful tracks of the last 50 years. Singer Smokey Robinson, one of Motown's best-known artists, hailed Whitfield as "one of the most prolific songwriters and record producers of our time". (BBC News -- Americas)
Norman Whitfield; wrote 'Heard It Through Grapevine," other Motown hits Sep 18, 2008
Mr. Whitfield, the co-writer of dozens of Motown hits, including Marvin Gaye's "I Heard It Through the Grapevine," and producer of most of the Temptations' recordings, died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, reportedly of complications from his long struggle with diabetes ... "To me, he gave Motown another 10 years of life by coming up with this new attitude," said David Ritz, author of "Divided Soul: The Life of Marvin Gaye.". (Boston Globe)
Writer of Motown hits dies at 67 Sep 18, 2008
Among Whitfields other songs were Cloud Nine, Beauty Is Only Skin Deep and Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me), all hits for the Temptations; and Too Busy Thinking About My Baby, a 1969 hit for Marvin Gaye. The group Undisputed Truth had a top five hit in 1971 with Whitfield and Strongs Smiling Faces Sometimes. (MSNBC -- Music)
Motown Legend Norman Whitfield Dies Sep 18, 2008
Before long, he was a member of the label's songwriting team and was working closely with acts like the Temptations, Marvin Gaye and , and co-writing smashes like "Grapevine" with collaborator Barrett Strong. On albums like the cult classic "Psychedelic Shack" and songs like "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone," Whitfield pushed the Temptations into edgier musical territory, urging them to address the cultural and societal revolution at hand. (Billboard.com)
VH1 Classic Presents a New Slate of Fall 2008 Programming With Iconic Rock Documentaries, Music Countdowns and Rarely Seen Concert Footage Sep 18, 2008
Launched in May 2000, VH1 Classic is a 24-hour network that presents videos, concerts and music specials all day long, featuring the best of rock, soul and pop artists from the 60's, 70's and 80's, including The Beatles, The Stones, Tina Turner, Led Zeppelin, Marvin Gaye, The Who, Stevie Wonder, The Police, Madonna and many more. Learn more at VH1Classic. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Norman Whitfield, Legendary Motown Songwriter/ Producer, Dead At 65 Sep 18, 2008
He joined the label's production team in 1962 and, over the following decade, worked with virtually every major artist on the label, including the Temptations, Marvin Gaye, the Supremes, the Four Tops, Gladys Knight and the Pips and others. However, perhaps his greatest contribution was bringing Motown artists into the psychedelic era during the late 1960s. (VHI.com -- Music News)
An amateur dancer takes her place with a professional troupe Sep 14, 2008
In 2004 I skipped in "Joycie's Pie," and in 2006 I danced to Marvin Gaye in "Flutter" without any major mortification. Before that I hadn't practiced dance since junior high school, when I quit taking ballet from a former dancer who taught in the mirrored basement of her Melrose home. (Boston Globe)
Beyonce's New LP, Featuring Justin Timberlake, Due November 18 Sep 13, 2008
The two sang together on a cover of the 1968 Marvin Gaye/ Tammi Terrell hit "Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing" at the concert in New York last weekend. outside the show, "I'll be in the studio this week with Beyonc?. Who knows what will come out of that?" according to MTV News U.K.. (VHI.com -- Music News)
5th Anniversary of Fashion Rocks Sep 11, 2008
Mary J. Blige, Justin Timberlake, Beyonce, and Kidd Rock joined on stage to tribute the 50th Anniversary of Motown and it's influence to fashion, singing a mix of some of the most popular songs to come from the label that brought great acts like the Jackson 5, The Supremes, Temptations, Marvin Gaye, and Stevie Wonder ... Beyonce and Justin "Mr. Sexy Back" Timberlake did a duet singing "Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing" which was originally sang by Marvin Gaye and Tami Terrell. (Suite101.com)
SingStar Set Lists Sep 9, 2008
Marvin Gaye - "What's Goin On?". Biz Markie - "Just A Friend". (IGN PS2)
Stars Strut Their Style at 'Fashion Rocks' Sep 7, 2008
A highlight was Timberlake and Beyonce's sizzling duet of "Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing," which channeled the soulful sound of the classic song's original singers, Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell. Stars mingled and sipped cocktails backstage in the green room, where Leighton Meester of the CW teen drama "Gossip Girl" and her actor-beau Sebastian Stan hung out before she introduced Duffy's performance of "Mercy.". (Fox News)
Hey, Mr. DJ, put a record on Aug 31, 2008
Looking through them, I found everything from early Elton John to the late Marvin Gaye. There was even an album by the unimaginably awful Thompson Twins, purchased at a garage sale for 99 cents, which, in retrospect, was an outrageous sum for a collection of such ridiculous dreck. (Globe and Mail)
Sharp talker Aug 30, 2008
" ALICIA Augello Cook was born in 1981 to an Italian-Irish mother, Terri, and African- American father, Craig. Although the apartment she shared with her mother was in Hell's Kitchen, Keys spent most of her early teens hanging out in Harlem. It was here she was introduced to most of the music that would later frame her sound. "My music came from where I grew up, what I saw, the streets I walked," she says. "That's what I pulled from everything: being able to play, listen and understand classical... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Sheryl Crow offers free music to voters Aug 23, 2008
She said she was inspired by pop musicians from the 1960s and 70s, when political songs were performed by Edwin Starr, Buffalo Springfield, Marvin Gaye and Peter Paul & Mary. "There was healthy competition among artists to create art that was commercial and political at the same time," Crow said. (USA Today -- Life)
Motownphilly: Back again Aug 20, 2008
as well as a number of classics from their 2007 CD "Motown: A Journey Through Hitsville USA," which had the harmonizers performing songs by artists such as Marvin Gaye, the Four Tops, and the Temptations. 8 p.m. $35. (Boston Globe)
'Play it Sam - if she can take it, so can I.' Aug 19, 2008
Obama's top five include: "Ready or Not" (Fugees), "What's Going On" (Marvin Gaye), "I'm On Fire" (Bruce Springsteen), "Gimme Shelter" (Rolling Stones), and "Sinnerman" (Nina Simone) ... For Marvin Gaye, "Ain't No Mountain High Enough," is better. (Seantobia Democrat, MS)
Getting To Know UK: Garry Williams Aug 14, 2008
And then I gotta change it up a little bit, "Let's Get It On" by Marvin Gaye. TCP: What's your all-time most annoying song. (Kentucky Sports -- Rivals.com)
Gentle voice, music giant: Isaac Hayes dies at age 65 Aug 11, 2008
His innovations in orchestration and storytelling would inspire accomplished contemporaries such as Norman Whitfield, Marvin Gaye and Curtis Mayfield and point the way to the disco and rap movements that would follow. In recent years, you could hear his influence in the productions of Dr. Dre and in the music of fellow pianist/songwriter Alicia Keys. (USA Today -- Life)
The Pink and Opus rule Aug 11, 2008
As I was building the tape, with plenty of Marvin Gaye and Motown, my daughter wandered in to ask, "What are you doing?" I'd captured an audience of one. I listened to that tape for hours out on 580 and the Tracy loop. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Albums make comeback as concert gimmick Aug 7, 2008
To quote the Marvin Gaye album, Whats going on. . (MSNBC -- Music)
Malibu's Music Corner (3) Aug 7, 2008
" 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)
Rising Teen Star, Chani, is Featured on Warner Premiere's 'Another Cinderella Story' Soundtrack Releasing August 26th Aug 6, 2008
Chani plans to release her video single, "What's Going On", inspired by the late Marvin Gaye, to be the theme song for her HIV/AIDS speaking tour set to begin on World AIDS Day, December 1, 2008, in Washington D.C.. "I'm honored to be able to bring awareness and education to HIV/AIDS through my ambassadorship as well as through my music, and now my book. There are 6,000 youths a day diagnosed with this disease. I encourage everyone to get educated about HIV/AIDS and know their status," Says... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Anthology traces history of environmental awareness Aug 4, 2008
We get song lyrics from Woody Guthrie, Joni Mitchell, and Marvin Gaye. There are poems by Walt Whitman and Robinson Jeffers, and terrific essays from E.B. White and Alice Walker. (Boston Globe)
Maliq and d'Essentials: On the cusp of international stardom Aug 2, 2008
Conceived in 2002 with the collaboration of lead vocalist Angga and electronic beat-man Widi, Maliq started to carve out their place in the Jakarta music scene by emulating the jazz-funk style of some of their heroes, namely Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Earth Wind and Fire and Sly and the Family Stone ... After the interview, the band slips into the venue, takes the stage and pounds out a tight 45-minute set featuring a rendition of Marvin Gaye's "Sexual Healing", as well as many of their popular... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Kidd gets a passing grade Jul 30, 2008
" The cracks teammates make about his age some call him "Pops" and that has become part of the team's banter. In Las Vegas last month, the players gathered around a TV and watched Marvin Gaye perform the "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the 1983 NBA All-Star Game. Krzyzewski wanted them to envision being on the gold-medal stand. Given the vintage footage, Bryant couldn't resist the chance to tweak Kidd about his age. "J, I was looking during the national anthem to see where you were standing. Was... (USA Today -- Sports)
Weller still kicks out the jams Jul 29, 2008
By dabbling in disparate genres, Weller can seem like a dilettante, selling himself as Roy Harper one minute and Marvin Gaye the next. But that's easily forgiven. (Boston Globe)
Summer Nights at the Great Park Jul 23, 2008
FRIDAY NIGHT DANCE PARTIES Derek Bordeaux - Aug. 8 Rhythm & blues band covers Marvin Gaye, Sam Cooke, all the greats Mike McCaffrey Trio - Aug. 15 Piano/vocal trio does Sinatra and Nat King Cole Johnny Polanco y Conjunto Armistad - Aug. 22 LA's best salsa band -- horns, vibes, vocals, everything Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys - Aug. 29 Roots, rockabilly and Western swing Eve Selis - Sept. 5 Queen of the roadhouse rockers Los Pinguos - Sept. 12 Winners on Ed McMahon's "The Next Big Star",... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
