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Montreal Gazette
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Montreal Gazette
Blue Rodeo to play free outdoor show at jazz fest
Blue Rodeo has been added to the lineup of this year's Montreal International Jazz Festival. The Canadian rockers will hit the TD Stage at Place des Festivals for a free outdoor show on June 27 at 9:30 p.m. They'll join an already packed schedule on the main free stage, including American soul legend Mavis Staples on June 26 and Esperanza Spalding on July 5. The Lost Together hitmakers celebrated their 40th anniversary as a band in 2024. They were also inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 2012 and received their own stamp from Canada Post earlier this year. Blue Rodeo are no strangers to the city. They most recently played Place des Arts in 2022 and 2023. For the latter, they played their album Five Days in July in its entirety to mark its 30th anniversary. The group, led by Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor, released Blue Rodeo Greatest Hits: Vol. 2 in March. The 45th Montreal International Jazz Festival runs from June 26 to July 5.
RNZ News
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- RNZ News
Nashville Babylon: Saturday 24 May 2025
This audio is not downloadable due to copyright restrictions. Bob Dylan, 1963 Photo: supplied This week's Nashville Babylon celebrates Bob Dylan's 84th birthday with a selection of cover versions of his finest work from the likes of Mavis Staples, Solomon Burke, Esther Phillips, Bryan Ferry, RL Burnside and Willie Nelson. Music played: Artist: Mavis Staples & Levon Helm Track: Gotta Serve Somebody Composer: Bob Dylan Album: Carry Me Home Label: Anti Artist: Bob Dylan Track: Highway 61 Revisited Composer: Bob Dylan Album: Highway 61 Revisited Label: Columbia Artist: Bryan Ferry Track: Simple Twist Of Fate Composer: Bob Dylan Album: Dylanesque Label: Virgin Artist: Esther Phillips Track: Tonight I'll Be Staying Here With You Composer: Bob Dylan Album: The Roulette Sides Label: Warner Artist: RL Burnside Track: Everything Is Broken Composer: Bob Dylan Album: Tangled Up In Blues Label: House Of Blues Artist: Solomon Burke Track: The Mighty Quinn Composer: Bob Dylan Album: Proud Mary Label: Sundazed Artist: Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard Track: Don't Think Twice It's Alright Composer: Bob Dylan Album: Django and Jimmie Label: Legacy Artist: Them Track:It's All Over Now, Baby Blue Composer: Bob Dylan Album: Them Again Label: Decca Artist: Emma Swift Track: Queen Jane Approximately Composer: Dylan Artist: Blonde On The Tracks Label: Tiny Ghost Records Artist: The Brothers and Sisters Track: All Along The Watchtower Composer: Bob Dylan Album: Dylan's Gospel Label: Ode Artist: Bob Dylan Track: Like A Rolling Stone Composer: Bob Dylan Album: Highway 61 Revisited Label: Columbia Artist: The Noveltones Track: Left Bank Two Composer: Wayne Hill Album: Left Bank Two Label: De Wolfe Music
Hamilton Spectator
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
Toronto Jazz Fest announces full lineup, with Mavis Staples, Jeff Goldblum and Broken Social Scene slated as headliners
Grab your fedora or your sequinned shirt, because the Toronto Jazz Festival is officially returning to the streets this summer. The 38th annual 10-day event will take place between June 20 and June 29 across various venues and neighbourhoods throughout the city, with both free outdoor performances and ticketed events from a diverse lineup of local and international artists. The 2025 festival will be headlined by legendary R&B and gospel singer Mavis Staples , Toronto indie-rock titans Broken Social Scene and renowned actor Jeff Goldblum , who will perform contemporary arrangements of classic jazz and American Songbook standards alongside the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra. Other notable acts include the experimental jazz drummer Makaya McCraven , Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Arooj Aftab and the world-renowned Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra performing alongside Wynton Marsalis. The poster for the 2025 Toronto Jazz Festival. Music fans will be able to purchase tickets for shows at Massey Hall, Koerner Hall, The Rex Hotel, Hugh's Room Live and Jazz Bistro. Throughout the 10-day event, fans can also check out free performances taking place on stages and sidewalks throughout the Bloor-Yorkville neighbourhood. 'The Toronto Jazz Festival is about more than just music—it's about discovery, community, culture and the incredible creativity thriving in this city,' artistic director Josh Grossman said in a statement. 'From globally celebrated artists to local innovators redefining jazz, this year's lineup reflects the vitality of Toronto's scene and the power of jazz to connect us all.' Jazz Fest is one of the largest festivals in Canada, attracting more than 500,000 attendees annually, according to organizers. Since its inception 37 years ago, the festival has hosted more than 35,000 artists and contributed more than $625 million to the local economy. Last year's Jazz Fest was headlined by André 3000, Lake Street Dive and Hiatus Kaiyote.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
35th Saturday in the Park Main Stage, Abe Stage headliners announced
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — The headliner for the Main Stage at the 35th Saturday in the Park has been announced! The performers for this year's Saturday in the Park Main Stage will officially be announced Tuesday at 10 a.m. For now, here are the two headliners for the Main Stage. This year, the Main Stage will be headlined by Teddy Swims. Teddy Swims' career began when he would release song covers on YouTube. This eventually led to his popularity skyrocketing in 2023 with the release of his single 'Lose Control.' Teddy Swims is known for blending soul, country, and pop into sound all his own. Joining Teddy Swims on the Main Stage is Mavis Staples. Mavis Staples is a prolific rhythm and blues and gospel singer. Her rise to fame began when she was a part of her family's band, The Staples Singers. Staples has gone on to win three Grammy Awards, including one for Album of the Year. She is also a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. She has also been inducted into multiple music halls of fame as part of The Staples Band and for her solo work. KCAU 9 will be live Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. at the Hard Rock, where officials will officially be making the announcement. They may even drop a few new names during the announcement! You can catch the live stream on and our Facebook page. Keep an eye on KCAU 9 and the Saturday in the Park Facebook page for all of the latest in Saturday in the Park announcements. KCAU 9 News is a proud sponsor of Saturday in the Park. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Chicago Tribune
16-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Mavis Staples will headline Chicago Blues Fest 2025
The Grammy-winning singer and civil rights activist Mavis Staples will headline the final night of this summer's Blues Fest, according to an announcement Wednesday by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. The 2025 Chicago Blues Festival is slated for June 5-8 in Millennium Park, as well as opening concerts and events at the Ramova Theatre (3520 S. Halsted St.) in Bridgeport and a Sunday series on Maxwell Street. All performances and events are free and open to the public. The full schedule: June 5 Ramova Theatre 4 p.m.: 'Living Blues Panel Discussion' with Jim O'Neal, Scott Barretta, Brett Bonner, Bruce Iglauer and Deitra Farr, moderated by Dick Shurman. 5:30 p.m.: 'Up Close & Personal with Bobby Rush,' led by Julia Miller of Delmark Records. 7:30 p.m.: Billy Branch & The Sons of Blues in concert. 9 p.m.: Bobby Rush in concert. June 6 Jay Pritzker Pavilion 4 p.m.: D.K. Harrell 5:15 p.m.: Dawn Tyler Watson 6:30 p.m.: John Primer with Steve Bell 7:30: B.B. King Centennial Tribute with Christone 'Kingfish' Ingram, D.K. Harrell and Jonathan Ellison with the B.B. King Centennial Band Visit Mississippi Crossroads Stage (South Promenade) Noon: Lady Adrena and LA Band 1:30 p.m.: Vick Allen featuring the Velvet Soul Band 3 p.m.: Johnny Rawls Soul Review 4:30 p.m.: Eddie Cotton Rosa's Lounge Stage (North Promenade) 12:30 p.m.: Ivan Singh 2 p.m.: Jamiah 'Dirty Deacon' Rogers and the Dirty Church Band 3:30 p.m.: Rico McFarland 5 p.m.: Sheryl Youngblood 6:30 p.m.: The Mike Wheeler Band June 7 Jay Pritzker Pavilion 4 p.m. – Women in Blues Tribute to Denise LaSalle with Nellie 'Tiger' Travis, Thornetta Davis, Nora Jean Wallace and Mzz Reese with Jonathan Ellison. 5:30 p.m.: Joey J. Saye, Stephen Hull and Harrell 'Young Rell' Davenport 6:30 p.m.: Latimore 7:45 p.m.: Christone 'Kingfish' Ingram Visit Mississippi Crossroads Stage (South Promenade) Noon: 2 Blues for You 1:30 p.m.: Jessie Robinson 3 p.m.: Vickie Baker, The V Souls and The Groove Crew 4:30 p.m.: John Primer & The Real Deal Blues Band Rosa's Lounge Stage (North Promenade) 12:30 p.m.: Stefan Hillesheim Band 2 p.m.: Michael Damani 3:30 p.m.: Lynne Jordan and The Shivers 5 p.m.: Joe Barr and The Platinum Band 6:30 p.m.: Theo Huff Harris Theater Rooftop Terrace – Next Generation of Blues 11 a.m.: Wendy & DB Noon: Chicago Blues Revival 1 p.m.: Curie Metropolitan High School 2 p.m.: Bandwith 3 p.m.: VanderCook College of Music June 8 Jay Pritzker Pavilion 3:45 p.m. – Willie Dixon's Blues Heaven Foundation celebrates the 75th anniversary of Chess Records 5:15 p.m.: C.J. Chenier and The Red Hot Louisiana Band 6:30 p.m.: Lurrie Bell and Frank Catalano 7:45 p.m.: Mavis Staples Visit Mississippi Crossroads Stage (South Promenade) Noon: Stevie J and The Blues Eruption 1:30 p.m.: Nellie 'Tiger' Travis 3 p.m.: Jonathan Ellison 4:30 p.m.: Ms. Jody Rosa's Lounge Stage (North Promenade) 12:30 p.m.: Harrell 'Young Rell' Davenport 2 p.m.: Jimmy Burns Band 3:30 p.m.: Nick Alexander Blues Band 5 p.m.: Sonia Astacio 6:30 p.m.: 3 by 3 Crew with Freddie Dixon, John Watkins, Maurice Vaughn and Tim Taylor Harris Theater Rooftop Terrace – Next Generation of Blues 11 a.m.: Wiggleworms featuring Amanda Payne and Will Fancher of Old Town School of Folk Music Noon: Fernando Jones Presents the Knott Us Band 1 p.m.: Kenwood Academy High School 2 p.m.: Nicholas Senn High School 3 p.m.: A Patch of Blues Maxwell Street between Halsted Street and Union Avenue 10 a.m.: DJ James Porter 11 a.m.: Marty 'Big Dog' Mercer Duo Noon: DJ James Porter 12:30 p.m.: Omar Coleman Westside Soul 1:30 p.m.: DJ James Porter 2 p.m.: Harmonica Hinds Duo Originally Published: April 16, 2025 at 11:40 AM CDT
