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Miami Herald
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Classic Rock Icon Is Sick of Being Treated Like a Replacement: ‘I Belong There'
Cathy Richardson has been the vocalist and guitarist of 70s and 80s rock band Jefferson Starship for 17 years, and she's sick of fans still comparing her to founder Grace Slick. "It always makes me roll my eyes when people are like, 'You're no Grace Slick and you never will be!' " she told Ulitmate Classic Rock in a June 6 interview. "It's like, well, okay, of course, but it doesn't mean I don't belong here," she responded to the criticism. "I mean she thinks I belong here. [Other band members] Paul Kantner, Donny Baldwin, David Freiberg, I mean, everybody in the band thinks I belong there." Slick founded the "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now" band with Paul Kantner in 1974, and remained with the band until his death in 2016, besides a break from 1984 to 1992. Slick left the project in 1984, but continued to have a relationship with band members including Richardson, who joined the band in 2008 and is still performing with them today. Slick and Richardson even wrote a song together in 2017 called "It's About Time" inspired by the political climate around that time. The two share a lot of mutual respect for each other, and aren't fazed by comparisons. "Grace Slick is an icon, and I understand what an honor it is to be in the band singing her songs and everything," Richardson told UCR. "I've been a fan for a long time. I mean, it's like: Janis [Joplin], Grace and Nancy Wilson, for me. She's just like the queen of rock and roll, and so of course, I don't take it lightly, but I also, as a fan, I knew she never took herself that seriously to begin with." Now celebrating the 50th anniversary since its original inception, Jefferson Starship is still touring and trying to uphold the legacy started by Slick and Kantner. "We've just built it and built it and built it," said Richardson. "I think, by turning in great shows and playing the songs people want to hear. … Our goal has been to get Jefferson Starship back to its former glory, and we've been doing it." Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘70s Rock Legend, 86, Stuns Fans With His Ageless Voice
'70s Rock Legend, 86, Stuns Fans With His Ageless Voice originally appeared on Parade. David Freiberg, 86, has a singing voice that defies time. A founding member of '70s rock sensations Jefferson Airplane and Jefferson Starship, Freiberg co-wrote one of the band's biggest hits, Jane. At a recent Jefferson Starship performance celebrating the band's 50th anniversary, the 86-year-old showcased his ageless voice, which left fans stunned and in of the performance shows Freiberg effortlessly moving about the stage, belting out the famous lyrics to Jane, which were originally sung by Mickey Thomas. The 1979 rock hit is filled with high-energy riffs, sung in a high register that channels the song's emotion and intensity. Freiberg hits every note, his voice scaling to the top of his register, with flawless ease. Freiberg's vocals left fans in awe (honestly, us too). He sounds like he's back in 1979, with the voice of a much younger man. It's a stunning performance worth watching over and over quickly got to work, complimenting Freiberg's vocals. One wrote, 'To sing like that at his age is truly rare and fabulous,' while another shared, 'Wow.' 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 '70s Rock Legend, 86, Stuns Fans With His Ageless Voice first appeared on Parade on Jun 3, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
San Francisco Chronicle
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
Top 12 county fairs: Summertime heats up as festival gates open around the region
Get out your sunscreen and comfortable shoes. Whether you're seeking a lazy summer day or a thrill, now's the time to enjoy rides and fair foods on the carnival midway, as well as loads of live entertainment, as the Bay Area brings the heat with a cavalcade of regional fairs. Check out the Chronicle's guide to the best county and state fairs. San Mateo County Fair: 'Where Tradition Meets Innovation' Get a jump-start on the county fair season with this early entry. It's scheduled to feature a midway with carnival rides, games and fair food, live music on a main stage, and multiple community stages offering local music, dance, and theatrical performances. Headlining artists include Jefferson Starship, Better Than Ezra, Dirty Cello, Hoobastank, Everclear and others. It will offer competitive farm, home and arts exhibitions, pig races, drone shows, eating contests, roaming entertainment, and more. Themed days and programming include its new Bayside 101 Music Festival, Pacific Islands Day, Honor Our Veterans Day, Dia de la Feria and Senior Day. 4-10 p.m. Friday, May 30; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, May 31-Sunday, June 8. Closed Monday-Tuesday, June 2-3. $10-$67, under 6 free. San Mateo County Event Center, 1346 Saratoga Drive, San Mateo. 650-574-3247. Alameda County Fair: 'Celebrate Summer' Four weekends of fair-time fun will feature a lineup of live concerts including headliners Clint Black, Colbie Caillat, Tesla, Tower of Power, Air Supply and others. Nightly drone shows; outdoor film screenings; camel, hot air balloon and carnival rides; midway games; fair foods; a silent disco; 'Blues' and 'Fiesta at the Fair' mini music fests; rodeo; monster trucks; a local farmer tribute; livestock; wine; home arts competitive exhibitions; and more. Noon-11 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday, June 13-15, 18-22, 25-29 and July 2-6; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, July 4. Through July 6. $13-$42, under 5 free. Alameda County Fairgrounds, 2005 Valley Ave., Pleasanton. 925-426-7600. Solano County Fair: 'Fun for the Whole Herd' A lot of fun can be packed into four days, and this East Bay county fair offers many ways to let loose with fair foods, carnival rides and live entertainment. Headlining bands include LaRussell and Friends, Aki Starr, and Klymaxx. Don't miss the demolition derby, barnyard animals, junior livestock auction, Family Ag Day on Thursday and more. 4-10 p.m. Thursday, June 12; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday, June 13; noon-1 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, June 14-15. $2-$66; under 6 free. Solano County Fairgrounds, 900 Fairgrounds Drive, Vallejo. 707-551-2000. Sonoma-Marin Fair: 'Country Nights & Carnival Lights' This fair's robust agenda is set to include live music, folkloric dance and sheep dog trials. Enjoy carnival rides and midway, a dog costume contest, fair foods, craft vendors, a junior horse show and farm Olympics, home arts competitive exhibitions, and more. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Thursday-Sunday, June 19-22. $14-$55,. Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds, 175 Fairgrounds Drive, Petaluma. 707-283-3247. Marin County Fair: 'Bug-tastic' San Francisco's neighbor to the north celebrates its county pride with live entertainment set to include roaming jugglers, "Star Wars" character actors, beekeepers, pig races, bonsai artistry, carnival rides and midway, insects, and competitive arts exhibitions. Live nightly main stage performers scheduled include the Legendary Wailers, TLC, Petty Theft, Zepperalla, Chris Housman, Elvis Crespo and others. There will be a nightly fireworks show, livestock exhibitions, a global marketplace, a hip-hop dance competition and more. 11 am.-11 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday, July 2-6. $15-$30, under 4 free. Marin County Fairgrounds, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 415-473-6400. California State Fair This year's state fair will feature competitive home arts and livestock exhibitions; live nightly performances including Ludacris, Bret Michaels, Air Supply, Cypress Hill, Tower of Power, Brothers Osborne, En Vogue and others; a California Kitchen stage with demos and workshops; regular attractions like the California cannabis exhibition and State Fair Farm area; plus weekend fireworks, a brewfest, petting zoo, and more. Opens Wednesday, July 11. 4-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Sunday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday, July 27. Through Sunday, July 27. $10-$16, under 4 free. Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento. 916-263-3247. Santa Clara County Fair: 'Still Hare and Kickin' This year marks the 81st anniversary of the San Jose fair, and it plans to celebrate with live main stage concerts, roving entertainers, a home brew contest, carnival rides and midway, a petting zoo and live animal programming, home arts exhibits, fair foods, vendors, and more. Opens Wednesday, July 30. Through Sunday, Aug. 3. $10-$15. Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Road, San Jose. 408-494-3100. Amador County Fair: 'The Happiest Place on Dirt' Take a road trip to gold county for a fair with live music, livestock and home arts competitive exhibitions, a tractor rodeo, demolition derby, carnival rides, a horse show, midway games, fair foods, marketplace, wine tastings and more. 9 a.m.-midnight Thursday, July 31 and Sunday, Aug. 3; 9 a.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday, Aug. 1-2. Through Sunday, Aug. 3. $8-$54, under 7 free. Amador County Fairgrounds, 18621 Sherwood St., Plymouth. 209-245-6921. Sonoma County Fair: 'Hot Dogs and Cool Cats' The Sonoma County Fair is set to include a Blues and Brews music and beer fest, Sylvia Zerbini's magical 'Liberte, A Cavalia Experience' artistic equine show, live musical performances and entertainment on four stages, horse racing, a wine country rodeo, monster truck rally, carnival rides, fair foods, vending marketplace, a Hall of Flowers, home arts exhibition and more. Noon-11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1-Sunday, Aug. 3 and Friday-Saturday, Aug. 8-9; Noon-10 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, Aug. 5-7 and Sunday, Aug. 10. Through Sunday, Aug. 10. $5-$46, under 7 free. Sonoma County Event Center and Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa. 707-545-4200. Napa Town and Country Fair The four-day fair is set to include live music on multiple stages, two carnivals and midway areas — with one geared toward younger children, fair foods, play area and makers' market. It will also feature beer and wine gardens, livestock and home arts competitive exhibitions and more. Noon-10 p.m. Thurs.-Sun., Aug. 7-10. Napa Expo, 575 Third St., Napa. 707-253-4900. Humboldt County Fair: 'Your County Fair with a Redwood Flair' Centered on a Western theme, the fair is set to feature baking contests, strolling performers, archery demonstration, a raptor show, vendors, a carnival and exhibits. Opens Saturday, Aug. 16. Through Sunday, Aug. 24 Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. 707-786-9511. Santa Cruz County Fair: 'Hay Bales, Piggy Tales & Ewe' Day trippers to the south can enjoy the late-season county fair with a nightly drone show, livestock and horse shows, pig racing, carnival rides, fair foods, monster truck and freestyle motocross shows, live music, and entertainment.
CBS News
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Kansas and Jefferson Starship playing a concert in Fayette County this summer
The popular rock bands Kansas and Jefferson Starship are coming to Fayette County this summer. The two bands are teaming up for a concert that's scheduled for Saturday, August 23 at the Timber Rock Amphitheater along Rt. 40. Doors for the show will open at 5:30 that evening and the concert will begin at 7 p.m. Tickets for the show go on sale Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. and prices for the tickets haven't been revealed.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kansas and Jefferson Starship tour will carry on to Ledge Amphitheater
KQRS may be edging away from classic rock, but there are plenty of hits from the '70s and '80s on Twin Cities stages this summer. The Ledge Amphitheater has added Kansas and Jefferson Starship to its summer lineup, it announced on Tuesday. The classic rock acts will come to the Waite Park venue on Sept. 19. Kansas, which released its first album in 1974, has sold more than 30 million records during its lengthy career on the back of hits like "Carry On Wayward Son" and "Point of Know Return." Its current lineup features original drummer Phil Ehart and guitarist Rich Williams. However, longtime drum tech and frequent fill-in drummer Eric Holmquist will play drums on this tour while Ehart recovers from a heart attack, according to an announcement from the band. While Kansas is headlining the show, Jefferson Starship, which formed after the dissolution of Jefferson Airplane, isn't short on hits, either. The band has surfaced on charts numerous times since its debut in 1974, including top-10 positions for songs like "Miracles" and "Count On Me." A venue presale will take place on Wednesday, April 24. The access code can be snagged by signing up for the venue's newsletter. Tickets will go on sale to the public at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 25.
