Countdown To Crawfish

Aaron Neville

New Orleans Returns to New Jersey as the Best of the Big Easy’s Music and Food Arrives for Milestone Weekend Celebration at Sussex Fairgrounds in Augusta

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 A New Jersey tradition will be marking its milestone 30^th anniversary celebrating two of New Orleans’ greatest traditions – music and food – with Big Easy backyard authenticity, when the likes of Aaron Neville, the Marcus King Band and over 20 other great Crescent City acts go “head to tail” with 10,000 pounds of specially imported crawfish and more at MICHAEL ARNONE’S 30^TH ANNUAL CRAWFISH FEST, May 31-June 2 here at the Sussex County Fairgrounds.

Tickets are on sale NOW for the three-day festival, which annually draws close to 20,000 people for a unique weekend experience featuring the best music and food that New Orleans and all of Louisiana has to offer. The music spans Bayou-based Cajun, Zydeco, Delta Blues, New Orleans R&B, Brass, Gospel and Jazz across three stages, while the food highlights assorted other south Louisiana delicacies such as fresh Boiled Louisiana Crawfish trucked in alive, with Jambalaya, Crawfish Etouffee, Alligator Sausage, Po-boys (oyster, shrimp and catfish), Char Grilled Oysters, Southern Fried Chicken, along with the Louisiana chefs who prepare it all. 

Marcus King Band

Also scheduled to appear are Neville Jacobs, Rebirth Brass Band, Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience, Cowboy Mouth, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Walter “Wolfman” Washington and the Roadmasters, Geno Delafose & French Rockin’ Boogie, Bishop Gunn, Cory Henry and the Treme Funktet, John Papa Gros Band, Jonathon Long, Flow Tribe, Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes, Nathan and the Zydeco Cha-Chas, Darcy Malone and the Tangle, Amanda Fish, The Iceman Special, Jesse Lege and Bayou Brew, Tony Smith and the You Know How We Do Crew, and Big Mamou.

Festival goers can purchase 2019 Crawfish Fest Single Day, 2 Day Combo, Group, onsite 4 day/3 nights Camping/ Admission, and King Crawfish Krewe Tickets (main stage pit passes). Advance tickets start at $35 for adults (free for children under 14 with parent), and are available through the official website, www.crawfishfest.com.

“The great thing about this festival is its incredible authenticity,” says festival creator-producer and Louisiana import Michael Arnone. “It’s so real that for everybody who’s moved up North from Louisiana, everyone who’s homesick, this is like going home for a few days. The Louisiana atmosphere, the crawfish, the jambalaya, it’s all there. I tell people the music brings them, but the food keeps them.”  

Gotta Serve Somebody

Bob Dylan, he's a poet and you know it... Gotta Serve Somebody: The Gospel Songs Of Bob Dylan Coming to DVD and digital formats February 9th Features an intense performance from Bob Dylan, plus performances from Aaron Neville, Shirley Caesar, Dottie Peoples, and many others during behind-the-scenes making of the Grammy-nominated compilation "Gotta Serve Somebody" released 15 years ago "The best African-American covers of Dylan songs since Jimi Hendrix." - The New York Times

Marking the fifteenth anniversary of GRAMMY-nominated album Gotta Serve Somebody: The Gospel Songs of Bob Dylan, MVD Entertainment Group will reissue the film of the same title. Gotta Serve Somebody: The Gospel Songs of Bob Dylan features an intense Bob Dylan performance from 1980 of "When He Returns" as well as powerful performances and interviews with Aaron Neville, Shirley Caesar, Fairfield Four, Mighty Clouds of Joy, and Dottie Peoples, reflecting on their faith and connections to Dylan's Christian music. Now, with the November release of Columbia Records' "Trouble No More: The Bootleg Series Vol. 13 / 1979-1981," a further exploration of that period has taken place, which began with this album and film. "It was an honor to have made an impression on the great artist himself with these recordings," said the film's producer Jeffrey Gaskill. From 2009 to 2011, Bob Dylan opened 40 concerts around the world with Gonna Change My Way of Thinking (his Grammy-nominated new version re-written and recorded for Gotta Serve Somebody: The Gospel Songs of Bob Dylan with Mavis Staples.) in concert halls in Los Angeles, New York, Hong Kong, London, Beijing, Shanghai, Adelaide and this performance in Tel Aviv (video HERE). Just a month after his recording with Staples he would kick off a new tour in Stockholm Sweden and perform Solid Rock (what many consider the theme song to his gospel era concerts) for the first time in over twenty years. Dylan would continue to perform this rousing song as well as other gospel era songs at numerous concerts across Europe and beyond. The two-time Grammy nominated compilation would be released on Sony/Columbia one year later on April 1, 2003 (video HERE). "This gospel music was Bob Dylan's ultimate rebellion, and it took much more courage than strapping on an electric guitar," said Gaskill. The film offers historical insights into this Bob Dylan era provided by Jim Keltner, Fred Tackett, Spooner Oldham, and Regina McCrary - all of whom performed and recorded with Dylan at the time. Famed record producer Jerry Wexler, who produced the records, and music journalists Paul Williams and Alan Light, also disclose insights. Pre-order at the MVD Shop or on Amazon TRACK LISTING Arlethia Lindsey - Every Grain of Sand Bob Dylan - When He Returns Sounds of Blackness - Solid Rock Shirley Caesar - Gotta Serve Somebody Dottie Peoples - I Believe in You Aaron Neville - Saving Grace Helen Baylor - What Can I Do For You' The Fairfield Four - Are You Ready Great Day Chorale - In the Garden Mighty Clouds of Joy - Saved Chicago Mass Choir featuring Regina McCrary - Pressing On Rance Allen - When He Returns

It's Spring! Time For Some "Sunshine Band"

KC: "That's The Way I Like It"

KC AND THE SUNSHINE BAND KICKS OFF SPRING WITH SIRIUSXM'S '70s ON 7 FEELING SPRING! FEELING YOU ONE-HOUR SPECIAL 

Yep, it's the first day of Spring! A toast to the Vernal Equinox and of course what says Spring better than Sunshine? KC and the Sunshine Band of course!  Enjoy my full length interview with da man himself by clicking on this link: http://mshinafelt.blogspot.com/2013/03/shake-your-booty-kc-and-sunshine-band.html Spring is in the air and who better to ring it in than Harry Wayne "KC" Casey and the sunshiny 'Miami sound' of his Sunshine Band. Celebrating the release of their brand-new album, Feeling You! The 60s, which is available oniTunes, Amazon and stores nationwide, KC of KC and The Sunshine Band stopped by SiriusXM to share the new music and talk about classic hits like "(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty," "That's The Way I Like It," "Get Down Tonight" and more. Soak up the musical rays and tune in to SiriusXM's '70s on 7on the first day of spring, this Friday, March 20 at Noon ET/PT, for the one-hour special Feeling Spring! Feeling You.  Upcoming SiriusXM '70s on 7 Airdates: Friday, March 20 at Noon, 3 p.m. ET/PT Saturday, March 21 at 1 a.m., 10 p.m. ET/PT Sunday, March 22 at 4 a.m., 5 p.m. ET/PT *Listen On Demand with a SiriusXM internet subscription. Details here.  Celebrating over forty years since their biggest hits dominated the mainstream pop charts, KC and The Sunshine Band is back, performing over 100 dates per year and recently appearing on national television shows including OWN's Where Are They Now, Bloomberg TV's Taking Stock with Pimm Fox, The Weather Channel's Wake Up With Al, The Better Show, OK! TV, TV One'sUnsung, CNN's The Seventies and more. "I feel like I'm 24," KC told The Miami Herald in advance to his hometown show March 20 at the Hard Rock in Hollywood, FL. "Forty years later I feel like I'm back in 1975. Coming to 2015, and the 40th anniversary of 'Get Down Tonight' going to No. 1, has been an interesting process. That creative flow we got going in '73, '74, that's what I'm feeling now. I know that in 1984 we wanted to get away from it all, we were tired of it all, but this [new music] has reinvigorated me, and I think I'm writing better than I did back then. Lyrically, I think it's better, [and] it's much more mature. I don't know how to explain it, but it feels good." Featuring covers of songs by sixties legends like Ben E. King, The Righteous Brothers, Jackie DeShannon, Aaron Neville and others, KC says this new album Feeling You! The 60s stems from an inspiration to pay tribute to those songs who helped shape him into the revolutionary artist he is today. With sales of over 100 million records, nine Grammy nominations, three Grammy Awards and an American Music Award, KC and The Sunshine Band are still known today as one of the most progressive bands of the 70s, as their music is still discovered daily by millions around the world through its continual placement in top box office movies, TV commercials, TV shows and video games, including KINGSMAN: The Secret Service. The film, The Record Man, documenting the life of Henry Stone, features KC and The Sunshine Band in the early days and is currently playing at various film festivals across the country. KC and The Sunshine Band On Tour: 03.20 Hard Rock Hotel and Casino / Hollywood, FL 03.21 Seminole Casino Immokalee / Immokalee, FL 03.26 Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino / Lemoore, CA 04.11 Busch Gardens / Tampa, FL 04.18 Seven Feathers Casino – Grand Ballroom / Canyonville, OR 04.19 Snoqualmie Casino Ballroom / Snoqualmie, WA 07.04 A Capitol Fourth Independence Day / Washington, DC 07.11 Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheatre / Peachtree City, GA 07.17 Three Rivers Festival / Ft. Wayne, IN 07.25 Burton Chace Park / Marina Del Rey, CA 08.08 Tropicana / Atlantic City, NJ 08.20 Indiana State Fairgrounds / Indianapolis, IN 08.22 Delta Downs - Delta Center / Vinton, LA 08.28 Monticello Grand Casino / Santiago, Chile 08.29 Monticello Grand Casino / Santiago, Chile 10.03 University of Buffalo Stadium / Buffalo, NY To learn more about KC and The Sunshine Band and to find more details about their upcoming tour dates, visit heykcsb.com.

KC and the Sunshine Band Will Be "Feeling You" In 2015

Features Songs by Sixties Legends Bob Dylan, Ben E. King, The Kinks, The Righteous Brothers, Jackie DeShannon, Aaron Neville & More

Face it everyone loved KC and the Sunshine band at the height of their popularity in pop music. Who could resist songs like "Shake Your Booty" & "I'm Your Boogie Man?"

Well they have a new album of 60's covers coming in 2015, yep KC and the Sunshine Band are going to be "Feeling You" in the New Year, oh yes they are!

 

KC and The Sunshine Band dominated the 1970s, ruling the airwaves with a unique meeting of Caribbean, pop, R&B and latin styles that inspired infectious grooves and the distinctive Sunshine Sound, producing such #1 hits as “Get Down Tonight,” “That’s the Way (I Like It),” “Boogie Shoes,” "Shake Your Booty,” and many more. Before he impacted the world, teaching them how to boogie, Harry Wayne “KC” Casey was, like the rest of America, being shaped by the music, conflicts, innocence, sex, social and political movements and counterculture of the 1960s. “The widespread social and political issues of the 1960s was, in part, the inspiration to do something that would make people forget about their problems and be happy,” said Casey. “People were looking for something that would divert their attention from the negative aspects of everyday life surrounding them.” KC and The Sunshine Band pays tribute to the era on March 10, 2015, with Feeling You! The 60's. The album, part one of the two-part Feeling You project, features covers of songs by sixties legends Bob Dylan, Ben E. King, The Kinks, The Righteous Brothers, Jackie DeShannon, Aaron Neville and many more (full track listing below). “I’m excited for my fans to hear this album,” said Casey. “I really went outside of the box vocally and creatively. Feeling You! The 60's is autobiographical, showing how I feel about love, life and the world through the music of that era.”  Feeling You! The 60's Track Listing: (There’s) Always Something There To Remind Me (4:12) Oh How Happy (2:58) Dreams (5:29) Rockin’ Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu (2:51) Words (3:03) You Really Got A Hold On Me (3:12) Both Sides Now (4:03) Tell It Like It Is (3:08) Blowin’ In The Wind (5:06) Feat. The Unity On The Bay Choir You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling (4:22) Feat. Jason Scheff You Really Got Me (2:32) Sweet Soul Music (2:11) I Hear A Symphony (4:44) Stand By Me (5:31) You Keep Me Hanging On (3:35) Bring It On Home (3:50) Put A Little Love In Your Heart (3:43) KC and The Sunshine Band On Tour: 12.27.2014 Paragon Casino Resort / Marksville, LA 12.31.2014 The Venetian / Macao, China 01.22.2014 Community Arts Center / Williamsport, PA 01.23.2015 NYCB Theatre at Westbury / Westbury, NY 01.24.2015 Valley Forge Casino / King of Prussia, PA 02.25.2015 Soul Train Cruise / San Juan, PR 03.20.2015 Hard Rock Hotel and Casino / Hollywood, FL 08.08.2015 Tropicana / Atlantic City, NJ 08.29.2015 Monticello Grand Casino / Santiago, Chile 08.30.2015 Monticello Grand Casino / Santiago, Chile To learn more about KC and the Sunshine Band and to find more details about their upcoming tour dates, visit heykcsb.com.

B.B. Is King In "The Life Of Riley"

B.B. King is the word...

Cardinal Releasing Ltd., MVD Entertainment Group, and Syndctd Entertainment are pleased to announce the US release of The Life of Riley, the much-lauded feature documentary film on the extraordinary life of Blues legend B.B. King. The film will be in theaters nationwide starting on May 21st, on VOD June 1st, and on DVD, Blu-ray, and digital platforms on June 17th. Tickets for the theatrical screenings will go on sale beginning May 1st only at www.BBKing.com

King worked closely with Director Jon Brewer for 2 years to create this powerful film. The heartfelt contributions from a plethora of music's superstars were a vast indication that this was the time for his story to be told. At 88 years old, King, his family, friends and contemporaries unveil the true-life drama that was the springboard for the future 'King of the Blues'.

Battling unrelenting racism and the humiliation of segregation whilst working in the cotton fields as an orphaned child, Kinglived to overcome the toughest critics in the entertainment industry and ultimately be hailed as one of the kingpins of an entire genre of music. This candid biopic of the life story of one of our living legends is highlighted by rare archive footage and beautifully shot scenes of the deep American south. Informative and visually stunning, The Life of Riley is the definitive document of a true American treasure.

"We all have idols," said King. "Play like anyone you care about, but try to be yourself while you're doing so."

The Life of Riley includes appearances and contributions from: Aaron Neville, Bill Cosby, Bill Szymczyk, Bill Wyman, Bono, Bonnie Raitt, Bruce Willis, Buddy Guy, Carlos Santana, Carver Randle, Derek Trucks, Dr. John, Eric Clapton, George Benson, Joe Bonamassa, Joe Walsh, John Mayer, John Mayall, Johnny Winter, Jonny Lang, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Mick Taylor, Morgan Freeman, Paul Rodgers, Rev. David Matthews, Ringo Starr, Ronnie Wood, Slash,, Susan Tedeschi, Tina France, Walter Trout, and Wayne Cartledge.

The DVD and Blu-ray release features live footage from the Royal Albert Hall, some of which includes special guests Ronnie Wood, Susan Tedeshci, Derek Trucks, Mick Hucknell, and Slash. In addition, there are bonus interviews from Buddy Guy, Mick Hucknell & Ronnie Wood, Bonnie Raitt, Derek Trucks, Bobby Bland, Walter Trout, Susan Tedeschi, Carlos Santana, Joe Bonamassa, Dr John, John Mayall, Slash, and Leon Russell.

The Life of Riley Original Soundtrack, available digitally on May 20, 2014, carefully follows the specifically chosen music sequence used in the film. The soundtrack contains career spanning songs as featured in the movie from his 1951 hit "3 O'Clock Blues" to his 2000 GRAMMY© winning duet, "Riding With the King," plus two live songs never available on digital or CD "Walking Dr. Bill" and "Sweet Sixteen."

Official Website and Screening Tickets:
http://www.bbking.com/

Link to pre-order DVD: http://www.seeofsound.com/p.php?s=MVD6345D

                         Blu-ray: http://www.seeofsound.com/p.php?s=MVD6344BR