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Scoop
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
The B-52's Classic 'Love Shack' Gets A Reggae Refresh!
Get ready to take a fresh new trip down to the 'Love Shack'! This is the new release from the upcoming album CLASSIC HITS IN A REGGAE GROOVE, a bold project that pairs original vocalists with Kingston Sound System, a collection of Jamaica's finest musicians, to reimagine massive hits in true reggae style. The band behind the project, Kingston Sound System, have created this new imagining of The B-52s classic track 'Love Shack' using the original vocal takes combined with a live Jamaican reggae band. The unmistakable vocals from Fred Schneider and Kate Pierson sound at home inside of a wall of skanking guitars and pulsating horns, creating a sun-drenched version of a track named by Rolling Stone as one of the greatest of all time. Every track featured on CLASSIC HITS IN A REGGAE GROOVE, has been recorded with the involvement and the blessing of the featured artists. No AI, no recording tricks, this is the real deal. Recorded in Jamaica, the album boasts a band of reggae royalty - veterans who've played with Ziggy Marley, Peter Tosh, Sly & Robbie, and Wyclef Jean. The album delivers hits infused with a reggae twist that feel timeless, vibrant and beautifully grounded in tradition. Originally released on their 1989 album COSMIC THING, 'Love Shack' was an immediate hit, reaching Number Three on the Billboard Hot 100, and topping the charts across the world. The track became the most successful of The B-52s' nearly 50-year career, with 'Love Shack' still standing up as a joyous and upbeat dance floor-filler. Now, Kingston Sound System present a sun-soaked reggae version, moving the good times from the dance floor to the beachside. 'Love Shack' is the latest release from CLASSIC HITS IN A REGGAE GROOVE, following on from Steve Winwood's 'Higher Love,' Blondie's 'Heart of Glass' and Jimmy Somerville/Bronski Beat's 'Smalltown Boy'. Each track delivers a reggae twist that's innovative and irresistible. The Full Album Project: CLASSIC HITS IN A REGGAE GROOVE by the Kingston Sound System is a project that re-imagines a range of massive international hits, working with the original vocalists and the Kingston Sound System to recreate the songs in an authentic reggae style. The album features the original vocals of the artists, with all-new recordings coming straight out of the vibrant musical metropolis of Kingston, Jamaica. The authentic reggae sound is captured by a band that includes musicians who have played with the likes of Ziggy Marley, Peter Tosh, Sly & Robbie, Wyclef Jean and other reggae legends. The forthcoming album features classics such as Steve Winwood - 'Higher Love', Blondie - 'Heart Of Glass', The B-52s - 'Love Shack', Pretenders - 'Don't Get Me Wrong', Sophie B Hawkins - 'As I Lay Me Down', Bronski Beat - 'Smalltown Boy', Tanita Tikaram - 'Twist In My Sobriety', Cyndi Lauper's 'Time After Time' featuring Gary 'Nesta' Pine and more. About Kingston Sound System: Kingston Sound System is a collective known for its electrifying fusion of reggae with a wide range of musical genres. With a focus on rhythm, energy, and innovation, Kingston Sound System has earned a reputation for reimagining music in new and exciting ways, while honouring the rich traditions of reggae.
Miami Herald
18-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Las Vegas Strip casino closes classic rock band residency
The Las Vegas Strip is filled with excitement whenever a new superstar headliner residency is ready to open. When the performers are considered legendary or classic headliners, all the scheduled shows usually sell out, such as when U2, Dead & Company, and The Eagles performed their residency shows at Sphere Las Vegas. Or when Adele performed her 100 shows at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter The excitement continues until a residency finishes its last show. Several popular engagements are coming to an end soon, but some will also return. Several country shows are coming to an end within just a few months of each other. Related: Las Vegas Strip Sphere expands iconic rock band residency Country superstar Carrie Underwood concluded her long-running "Reflection: The Las Vegas Residency" engagement at the Resorts World Theater at Resorts World Las Vegas after 71 shows, wrapping up with performances on April 12. Another big country star, Brad Paisley, is set to conclude his "One Man Six Strings" residency at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas after two more shows on May 9 and 10, 2025. Kenny Chesney, the first country residency at Sphere Las Vegas, brings his "full-tilt brand of American music" to the spectacular entertainment venue adjacent to The Venetian, for 15 shows starting in May and closing in June 2025. Rock bands are also popular in residencies on the strip. The World's Greatest Party Band The B-52s opened its Love Shack residency for three shows in October 2022. The residency continued with five shows in May 2023, three in August, and two in September 2023. The band extended the residency further for five shows in April 2024 and another five shows in April 2025, but ticket sales have been slow for upcoming shows. Peacock/Getty Images And now the 1980s rock band will close its Love Shack residency at the Venetian Theater at The Venetian Las Vegas with two final shows on April 18-19, after being forced to cancel its April 16 show. Related: Las Vegas Strip casino closes country star's residency The B-52s final two shows are expected to go on as scheduled, despite the band revealing on its Facebook page that it had canceled its April 16 show at The Venetian after singer Cindy Wilson was unable to perform with a case of the flu. More Las Vegas: Las Vegas Strip Sphere signs another superstar band residencyLas Vegas Strip casino closes country superstar's residencyLas Vegas Strip casino signs global superstar singer to residency "Cindy is battling a very nasty flu. While she was hoping to be well enough to perform tonight, her doctor's recommendation is to rest up and keep recuperating," the band said on its Facebook page on April 16. "Our sincerest apologies to our fans who made plans to come to the show tonight. We are so sad to disappoint anyone and also sad we won't get to party with the greatest fans on earth; but, Cindy's health is most important," The B-52s frontman Fred Schneider said on Facebook. "We always want to give our beloved fans the best show we can. Cindy's on doctor's orders to rest and get well so we can be ready to rock on Friday and Saturday as planned at the Venetian. Again, our sincere apologies," The B-52s singer Kate Pierson said on Facebook. Ticketholders for the April 16 show will receive an email from Ticketmaster with refund information, or they can reach out to their point of purchase for more information. A review of available tickets for the April 18 and 19 shows revealed that both shows have plenty of seats available in all sections of the theater, and almost half the seats are available for the final show at last check. Related: Las Vegas Strip casino signs another superstar singer residency The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
