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New DVD Release: Ike & Tina: On The Road: 1971-72 | Coming Nov. 20th, 2012

Ike & Tina: On The Road: 1971-72
comes to DVD on November 20



An intimate look at the dynamic Ike and Tina Turner at their creative peak…
From the lens of legendary rock photographer BOB GRUEN


By combining soul music with an explosive stage show, complete with the high energy dance choreography of Tina Turner and the Ikettes, and an ingredient sorely missed in today’s soul – gritty rock n’ roll – Ike & Tina Turner gained a reputation as one of the great live acts of all-time. In the early 70’s, legendary rock photographer Bob Gruen and his wife Nadya toured with Ike & Tina, filming them performing, on the road, and behind the scenes. Now for the first time ever this footage is available to the public… This is a look inside a hardworking band as well as an iconic couple

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Aretha Franklin Packed Out The Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort in Atlantic City

The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin Packed an Out of Season Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort Arena in Atlantic City



Franklin Receives Rave Reviews and
Performs a Memorable Tribute to the late Whitney Houston


(New York, NY – October 8, 2012) – Nineteen-time GRAMMY® Award winner and music icon Aretha Franklin packed an out-of-season Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort at the Mark G. Etess Arena on Saturday night in Atlantic City.  The Press of Atlantic City headline reads “Aretha Franklin pleases Atlantic City crowd.”  Vincent Jackson of the Press of Atlantic City states “[Aretha] Franklin was singing her heart out to the delight of the thousands in the audience.”

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Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Finalists Share Stage with Celebrities, Special Appearances

Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Finalists Share Stage With Aretha Franklin, Herbie Hancock, Chris Botti and a Host of Others at Gala Concert Honoring Madeleine Albright, Made Possible by Cadillac


 
Festivities Celebrated “Women, Music and Diplomacy” and Featured Appearances by UNESCO Director General Irina Bokova, Tipper Gore and Helen Mirren

Jamison Ross of Jacksonville, Florida, Wins 2012 Drums Competition


WASHINGTON, Sept. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — The 25th annual Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition and “Women, Music and Diplomacy” All-Star Gala Concert came to a close with roaring applause and cheers as Tipper Gore joined first place winner Jamison Ross on drums in a rousing finale featuring Thelonious Monk’s classic composition “In Walked Bud.”

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Chaka Khan Added to Atlanta Football Classic Halftime Show

Chaka Khan and Future Added to Bank of America Atlanta
Football Classic Halftime Show Produced by Doug E. Fresh and Featuring
the Southern University Marching Band

Tickets On Sale Now for Atlanta’s Premier HBCU Event Sept. 29

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) September 11, 2012

Ten-time Grammy Award winning Queen of Funk Chaka Khan and Atlanta’s
own Future have been added to the line-up of the 24th annual Bank of America Atlanta Football Classic
halftime show to be themed “One Love. One Music. One Culture.” – as
announced by the 100 Black Men of Atlanta, a volunteer community
organization focused on education, empowerment and enrichment in
African-American youth that presents the game.

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Prince to Introduce New Artist, Andy Allo @ “Welcome 2 Chicago”

Prince To Debut New Artist Andy Allo At His “Welcome 2 Chicago” After-Jam At Chicago’s House Of Blues On September 24 – In Support Of The “Rebuild The Dream” Foundation
 

 
ALLO’S SOPHOMORE ALBUM “SUPERCONDUCTOR” TO BE RELEASED NATIONALLY ON SEPTEMBER 20 ON PRINCE’S NPG RECORDS
ANDY ALLO’S “SUPERCONDUCTOR” TO BE RELEASED NATIONALLY ON SEPTEMBER 20 ON PRINCE’S NPG RECORDS.


CHICAGO, Sept. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Andy Allo, funk/soul artist extraordinaire, has been announced to perform live at Prince’s after-jam at Chicago’s House of Blues on September 24, following a special performance by Prince himself, at his “Welcome 2 Chicago” engagement.

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Music Legend Prince Announces “Welcome 2 Chicago” & Special Collaboration

Prince Announces “Welcome 2 Chicago” And Collaboration With Rebuild The Dream

 

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Prince, one of the most prolific and groundbreaking artists of our time, announces his return to Chicago, at the United Center beginning September 24th and his support of Rebuild the Dream.  Rebuild the Dream, founded by Van Jones, is a mobilization of hundreds of thousands of everyday people—from seniors to students, moms, dads, brothers and sisters—who come together to build strong vibrant communities and to fix our economy from the ground up.

Tickets go on sale to the public on Thursday, September 6th at 10am Central at LiveNation.com.

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The 10th Annual Allstate Tom Joyner Family Reunion | Aug. 31st – Sept. 3rd, 2012

Thousands At ‘Party With A Purpose’ In Orlando For Tenth Annual Allstate Tom Joyner Family Reunion August 31 – September 3, 2012 Celebrating The Black Family In Orlando


 
Bobby Brown will return for New Edition performance, Saturday, September 1, Teen sensations Diggy Simmons, OMG Girlz, part of Scream Tour Next Generation, Part 2 also featured in sold out concerts


DALLAS, Aug. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Thousands of families from all over the country will come together in Kissimmee, Florida this Labor Day weekend Aug. 31 – Sept. 3 for the 2012 Allstate Tom Joyner Family Reunion® at the Gaylord Palms/Orlando. Legendary radio veteran Tom Joyner, along with Allstate Insurance Company will celebrate ten unforgettable years of family fun with show-stopping sold out concerts, access to theme parks, informative seminars and numerous activities created for guests of all ages.

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Charles Jenkins & Fellowship Chicago to Perform at Made In America Music Festival | Sept. 2nd, 2012

Charles Jenkins and Fellowship Chicago Scheduled to Perform at Jay-Z’s Made In America Music Festival During the Labor Day Weekend in Philadelphia



Jenkins and Fellowship Chicago
Are the Only Gospel Artists on the Festival’s Line-up

Jenkins’ Hit Anthem “Awesome” Held at #1  for 11 Consecutive Weeks on Billboard’s Hot Gospel Songs Chart and the Single Remains at #1 in Listening Audience at Gospel Radio

The Best of Both Worlds Moves Up Three Spots
This Week to #5 on Billboard’s Top Gospel Albums Chart

 

(Chicago, IL – August 31, 2012) – Inspired People/EMI Gospel recording artists Charles Jenkins and Fellowship Chicago are scheduled to perform at Jay-Z’s Made in America Music Festival during the Labor Day Weekend on Sunday, September 2, in the heart of downtown Philadelphia, on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway on the Park Stage. Jenkins and Fellowship Chicago will perform for an hour, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Gospel Singer VaShawn Mitchell’s New Single Enters #5 on Billboard Top Singles Chart | “Created 4 This” Coming Aug. 28th, 2012

EMI Gospel Recording Artist
VaShawn Mitchell’s
Created 4 This Available In Stores August 28



New Single “Turning Around For Me” Enters at #5 on
Billboard’s Top Singles Chart


(Nashville, TN – August 16, 2012) – Six-time Stellar Award winner and GRAMMY®  nominated recording artist VaShawn Mitchell will release his new project, Created 4 This, August 28, 2012. The new album was recorded live in his hometown of Harvey, IL. To continue, please click “MORE”!

FREE DOWNLOAD! Souljazz Orchestra’s New Single “Cartão Postal” | Tour Dates

Souljazz Orchestra Download + Tour Dates
Ottawa Super Group Share “Cartão Postal,” North American Tour Schedule  
Souljazz Orchestra – Solidarity
(September  18th)


Click pic above to receive FREE DOWNLOAD of “Cartão Postal”!

http://www.strut-records.com • souljazzorchestra.com


It’s tough to listen to Solidarity, the latest album from Ottawa’s Souljazz Orchestra, without imagining how the record’s compulsively danceable tunes would sound in a live setting. Thankfully, North American audiences will have a chance to do just that as the group takes to the road this winter. A download for the new track “Cartão Postal” is available to the right to help set the mood. Solidarity is out September 18th on Strut.

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