Artist Spotlight: Robert Johnson

Jun 11

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Hey Folks:

On my quest to spotlight some awesome blues music I’ve decided that my first artist would be Robert Johnson.

Robert Leroy Johnson (May 8, 1911 – August 16, 1938) is now among the most famous of Delta blues musicians. His landmark recordings from 1936–1937 display a remarkable combination of singing, guitar skills, and songwriting talent that have influenced generations of musicians. Johnson’s shadowy, poorly documented life and death at age 27 have given rise to much legend, including a Faustian myth.  Read the rest of this entry »

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I’ve Got The Blues

Jun 10

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Hey Folks:

It’s been quite some time since I’ve written and for that I do apologize. I have had a lovely musical spring and am truly look forward to having just as much fun this summer!

The title of this post is not about me really having the blues or being sad; but it’s about NUTTIN’ BUT THE BLUES — blues music that is!

In honor of Black Music Month — which was designated by President Jimmy Carter in June 1979 — I want to take some time to talk about the blues. Read the rest of this entry »

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Artist Spotlight: Animal

Mar 29

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Hey Y’all:

Yes, I said Animal! You know from The Muppet Show!

While watching TV this weekend I saw the Beyonce commercial for her new fragrance “Heat” in this commercial she was singing the song Fever by Peggy Lee.

On my search for an artist to spotlight today I came across this fun video featuring Animal from 1976 with Rita Moreno singing fever. That’s when it hit me that my spotlight should be on Animal!

What Rita says in Spanish? 
“Listen Buddy. All I wanna tell you is that you shouldn’t do that. It’s not nice, you understand? Look at me when I’m talking to you. This is my number, and if you bother me any more I’m gonna hit you so hard, it’s gonna leave you stupid. Cool it.

Artist Spotlight: Animal from the Muppets

Animal was the crazed drummer of Dr. Teeth and The Electric mayhem which were a part of the Muppet Show. Animal was performed by the brillant Frank Oz from his first appearance until 1999. His drumming was performed by Ronnie Verrell who was an English jazz drummer who played in two of England’s famous Big band; Ted Health Orchestra and The Syd Lawrence Orchestra.

As the drummer for Dr. Teeth and The Electric Mayhem; Animal had the opportunity to play with Buddy Rich and Harry Belefonte.

 

Who is your favorite drummer?

Until next time…
Keep Jammin!

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Artist Spotlight: Funky Drummer

Mar 24

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What’s Up Y’all:

I was listening to “Funky Drummer” by James Brown (R.I.P.) the other day and got to wondering… exactly who is this funky drummer? So onto the net and found some goodies!

Here is my first Artist Spotlight: Mr. Clyde Stubblefield

The cat on Funky Drummer is Clyde Stubblefield from Chattanooga, TN. Mr. Stubblefield was also the drummer on James Brown’s “Cold Sweat, “I Got a Feelin”, “Say it Loud-I’m Black and I’m Proud” and countless others by the Godfather of Soul.

According to Wikipedia, Mr. Stubblefield is the most widely sampled musician in the world! As a matter of fact, “Funky Drummer” is believed to be the worlds most sampled record! Ain’t that something?

Currently Mr. Stubblefield resides in Madison, Wisconsin where he is suffering from kidney failure and undergoes dialysis treatment and is on the transplant list. Regardless of his illness Mr. Stubblefield plays a weekly gig at the Frequency in downtown Madison. He has collaborated with John “Jabo” Starks, another James Brown drummer and formed Funkmasters. As a team Stubblefield and Jabo have worked with Fred Wesley and Bootsy Collins just to name a couple. They also have appeared in instructional drumming videos.

I checked youtube and found a really cool clip of the Funky Drummer being well… funky.

So here is some trivia for you.

Comment on this post with three songs that have used the “Funky Drummer” sample for a chance to win a copy of Stix Bones “Groove Like This” after all he is our FUNKY DRUMMER! The winners and answers will be posted on next weeks Artist Spotlight.

Until next time…
Keep Jammin

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Musical Dads

Mar 22

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Hey Folks:

My husband is a musician, business owner and “SAHD” What’s a SAHD,  MrsDeveter you might ask? We’ll folks it’s a Stay at Home Dad!

Before we became parents I noticed that my talented husband who worked hard for his BA of Fine Arts in Jazz from Purchase College was miserable and seriously unhappy in corporate America, so I told him to quit his job and focus on his music. Two albums, countless tours and now three children later my husband is happy, content and producing more music then ever as a SAHD.

Since the economic downturn in the US many men are now working from home or taking on the responsibility of the primary care give for their children, while their wives work outside of the home (someone has to have insurance!) There have been many books, movies and most recently blogs written about or by stay at home dads.

I am very proud of my husband; his achievements in music and most importantly his care for our children which to me, is much better then what any nanny or day care center could provide!

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The Back Alley Players

Feb 26

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What’s Up Folks?

I love live music. I enjoy being in the audience, feeling the kick drum and the bass I especially enjoy the reaction of the crowd. Earlier this month I was in the audience at the Triad in NYC jamming to the music of the Back Alley Players a soul and blues band.

The performance at the Triad was the CD relese party for “Beyond the Blues”  the Back Alley Players debut album. While sitting in the audience I was intrased by the rhymic sounds which included soulful undertones laced with Electric and Funk blues rhythms. The set was opened by vocalist Umar Conry singing “You Make Me Crazy Baby”, “Can’t Get You Out of My Head” and “The Jealous Kind” three very distinctly blues songs that make you wonder – Who is this woman? The horns, drums and guitar licks made me pat my feet and pop my fingers to the beat.

By the fourth song “You Been Lyin’ “ everyone in the audience were having such a good time and enjoying the live music being played for us that we were pleasantly surprised when Ms Ebony JoAnn accompanied the band and belted out a wayyyyyyyyyy bluesy tune “Rock Me Baby”.

Honey I had a rocking good time that night and was really excited to pop my newly aquired cd in the player when I got to my car. I think my favorite tune was the last song they played for us “Nuttin’ But The Blues” it features a cool funky rhythm that made the audience hollar for an encore! Although there time was up and they couldn’t grant our request everyone left with a full CD.b

Sugar I have mine so you have to get your copy. “Beyond The Blues” is avaiable on itunes, emusic, napster, rhapsody and of course boneentertainment.com

Until next time…

Keep jammin

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The Derrick Ashong Experience

Jan 27

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What’s Up Folks:

It’s been a while since I’ve posted and I do apologize! But things have been jamming here at BONE Entertainment.

Most recently Stix had the opportunity to broadcast live from Park City, UT on Oprah’s XM radio station on The Derrick Ashong Experience!

Click here to view the beginning of the show on Ustream.tv! Pretty darn cool.

Check for the comments from MrsDeveter cause I was certainly in the HOUSE!

Soulfege also performed live at the Sundance Film Festival, Check them out here. The drummer is our VERY own Stix BONES!!!!

Here is some information on Derrick and the show.

Derrick N. Ashong, or DNA as he is sometimes known, is a Ghana, West Africa, native and has dedicated his life to building bridges between the fields of business, media, technology, youth culture, pop culture and politics. Derrick has lectured on five continents on the use of media as a tool for human development, including recent talks at the London School of Economics, King’s College (Cambridge), the Reconciliation Forum in Washington, D.C., the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations and before UK Parliament on the subject of “The Obama Generation.” He is a member of the internationally recognized Next Generation Leadership Forum and a participant in the Arts & Entertainment task force of the U.S.-Islamic World Forum. Derrick is a Harvard graduate and resides in Los Angeles, where he is the leader of the band, Soulfège.

About Derrick’s Show

Taking social media to the next level, the The Derrick Ashong Experience is socially meaningful media designed to entertain, inform and elevate the national dialogue. Experience a multiplatform, globally plugged-in community with interests spanning the arts, society, business and politics and with the passion to seek the truth and to empower seekers to make a true difference.

Keep on Jammin!

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Family Funktion

Dec 9

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What’s Up Folks:

Recently one of our very own artists, writer/producer/composer Stix Bones had the privilege of contributing to Jazz guitarist Matt Marshak’s 5th album Family Funktion.

Last week Matt’s album received a CD Showcase on Jazz Lynx Jazz Cafe Radio out of the 17 tracks on the album BE’s own Stix Bones’ creation “Gas Lamp Groove” was the first of the three featured choice cuts! It was really cool to see that one of our artists is making noise in the smooth jazz arena!

If you haven’t coped your copy of Family Funktion please do so SOON!

Musically yours,
MrsDevetermarshak_familyfunktion

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Welcome

Dec 9

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Welcome to the B.O.N.E. Chronicles, I’m MrsDeveter your music maven.

I’m really looking forward to sharing with you all the events the BONE Entertainment crew are jamming at and our travels out and about! From Smooth and Gospel Jazz to Hip Hop and Blues, LA to NY, DC to Italy; BONE Entertainment is out there making it funky 24/7.

Come back often and see what we’re up to!

Muscially yours, 

MrsDeveter

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