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| Rich Good |
by Kasey Anderson
Were just at the beginning of but Liz Brashers debut album, Painted Image (January 18, Fat Possum), is likely to end up on plenty of year-end lists. Ive known Brasher a while now and so, rather than firing off a bunch of prepared questions, I thought Id just continue a few of the conversations Liz and I have been having over the course of the last year or so. Im no stranger to being interviewed myself and as grateful as I know we all are for any attention that comes our way, there are only so many times you can do the Debut Record, This Is Me! Interview before it starts to feel robotic. I wanted to give Liz a break from that and delve into the things that really inform her work, and helped shape Painted Image.
What strikes me immediately about this record is how well it works as a piece, rather than a collection of songs. For some folks, their debut LP is just, Well, these are the 12 songs I have, lets make a
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Renaissance Theatre presenting 'At Last,' the story of Etta James, Friday and Saturday
Get ready to be transported into the captivating world of legendary singer Etta James as the Renaissance Theatre presents "At Last: An Evening with Etta James" at p.m. Friday and Saturday.
This special production, created and written at the Renaissance Theatre, promises an immersive experience into the life and music of one of the most iconic voices in soul and production boasts a stjärnliknande cast and crew, including director and writer Michael Thomas. Condrea Cannada returns to the role of Etta James, delivering a performance that promises to captivate audiences.
James bridged the gap between rhythm and blues and rock and roll. She won six Grammy Awards and 17 Blues Music Awards. James was inducted into the Rock and Roll entré of Fame in , the Blues Hall of Fame in and the Grammy entré of Fame in
Cannada played the lead role in "At Last" when it was performed on the Theatre
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