News and Reviews

News and reviews about music, concerts, events, technology and more by Stephen K. Peeples.

havens

Folk Legend Richie Havens: ‘Résumé – The Best of’ Bio (Rhino, 1993-94)

In March 1993, Rhino Records released "Résumé: The Best of Richie Havens," a single-disc collection of the legendary folk singer and Woodstock opening act's...
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Wild Honey, Lenny Kaye, Rhino to Celebrate 50 Years of ‘Nuggets’

URL SlugBenefit concert producers the Wild Honey Foundation, original compilation curator Lenny Kaye, and archival label Rhino Records will celebrate the 50th anniversary of...
mick jagger

Mick Jagger Moves Like Mick Jagger, Even After Heart Surgery

Early to rise: Rolling Stones lead singer Mick Jagger posted a little clip of his post-heart surgery workout early the morning of May 15,...
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Delgado Brothers, Danny Diaz, Bob Robles: ‘Congo Square’ Guitar Duel

URL SluThe Delgado Brothers headlined a tribute and benefit concert for guitarist, teacher, and music shop owner Johnny Thompson at Barnes Park Amphitheatre in...
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George Wein, Newport Jazz, Folk Festival Impresario, Dead at 95

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Jazz pianist, producer, and promoter George Wein, who pioneered the modern music festival format in the ‘50s and by the ‘80s was the world’s...
brooks

EGOT Mel Brooks ‘All About Me!’ Autobiography Due in November

The first autobiography by comedy legend and EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony- winner) Mel Brooks, appropriately and enthusiastically titled "All About Me! –...
speechwriters

Presidential Speechwriters Swap Stories at Library of Congress Roundtable

URL Speechwriters for United States Presidents Eisenhower, Kennedy, Carter, Reagan, and George Bush gathered to share some of their favorite stories in a roundtable discussion...

‘Willie and Family Live’ Album Review, L.A. Weekly (1978)

L.A. Weekly published this writer's short review of the "Willie and Family Live" album in the alt-news tabloid's December 21, 1978 edition. The double...
wilson

Mary Wilson: An Appreciation of The Supremes Co-Founder

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We're pleased to present the following guest feature about Mary Wilson, provided by veteran Los Angeles music journalist and author Harvey Kubernik. — SKP Mary...
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Joni Mitchell Archives, Rhino Box ‘The Asylum Albums (1972-1975)’

Ten-time Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell will add another collection to her celebrated Archives Series this fall with "The Asylum Albums (1972-1975)," a new boxed...