Etta James, who has died aged 73 after suffering from leukaemia, was among the most critically acclaimed and influential female singers of the past 50 years, even if she never achieved huge popular success. From her first R&B hit, in 1955, the risqué Roll With Me Henry – cut when she was only 15 – through a series of classic 1960s soul sides (the lush ballad At Last, the raucous house rocker Tell Mama and the emotional agony of I’d Rather Go Blind), then a series of critically acclaimed 1970s and 1980s albums that won her a broad rock audience, to more recent albums of jazz vocals, James proved capable of developing and changing as an artist. (more…)
Johnny Otis Leaves the Building January 21, 2012
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Johnny Otis
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Johnny Otis, the “godfather of rhythm and blues” who wrote and recorded the R&B classic “Willie and the Hand Jive” and for decades evangelized black music to white audiences as a bandleader and radio host, has died. He was 90. Otis, who had been in poor health for several years, died at his home in the Los Angeles foothill suburb of Altadena on Tuesday, said his manager, Terry Gould. Otis, who was white, was born John Veliotes to Greek immigrants and grew up in a black section of Berkeley, where he said he identified far more with black culture than his own. As a teenager, he changed his name because he thought Johnny Otis sounded more black. (more…)
January 21, 2012
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Bangkok Music Fans, your guru Tambourine Man tells us that due to the large numbers of talented musical performers (including a very welcome JAWA reunion) of various styles attending the Open Mic night at DET 5 on Sukhumvit Soi 8 for the past two weeks, the Open Mic will continue every Monday from 8.30pm to 11.30pm and all are welcome. The gig also features pool, food and some interesting ‘software’. Some other up-coming music events that may be of interest:- Every Thu, Fri, & Sat WILD SIDE (who in their formative days used the Open Mic to polish their classic rock menu) are now playing at The Sundowner Lounge, Imperial Queen’s Park Hotel (from 7.30pm to midnight). Free
- Fri 27th Jan PETER DRISCOLL AND THE CRUISERS play early Rock’n'Roll and Rockabilly at TOKYO JOES, Sukhumvit Soi 26 from 9.30pm.Free
- Sat 28th Jan MARTIN GRAND, a recent Open Mic regular will be featured ”In Concert” at DET 5, Sukhumvit Soi 8 from 8.30pm. Pop/Rock accoustic.Free.
- Fri 3rd Feb SPIKE NIGHT with AUTOGEN (from Latvia) plus local support at Club Culture, near Democracy Monument. Spike, known for his “off the wall” late night live renditions at open mic will be DJ host for this event. 180 Baht inc 1 drink.
- A heads-up for Blues fans with news that Glenn Patrik will play Tokyo Joe’s February 10, backed by the Soi Dog Blues Band. Details to be confirmed.
January 21, 2012
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Etta James’s approach to singing and to life was one of wild, desperate engagement. Photograph: Sherry Rayn Barnett/Getty Images
Jungle 2011 in review January 14, 2012
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Here’s Bangkok Jungle 2011 annual report.
This is a site for musicians and lovers of music and we do our best to make any visit worthwhile – the classifieds page being something of a must-see for musos moving through Bangkok and looking for work or offloading instruments and equipment. Here’s our 2011 WWW.BANGKOKJUNGLE.COM ANNUAL REPORT to let you see how we are doing and don’t forget, the site can be a great forum for anything you have story-wise related to the world of music. Thanks for your support last year – and going forward - and we will continue to exclude onsite advertising where we can. Click here to see the complete report.
Do It To Music! January 14, 2012
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If you’re looking for some motivation to help you get through a workout, listening to music can be a big help. Not only does it keep you distracted from getting tired, but scientific studies have actually proven that it can make you perform better! Positive music with a fast beat has been shown in numerous studies to get participants to work harder for a longer period of time and enjoy exercising more. If you haven’t tried working out with music before, here are some tips to help you get started. (more…)
Overseas For Surgery: Safe With ‘Patient Vacation’ January 10, 2012
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“A few years ago I needed cataract surgery. I’m a luthier; I build violins and guitars,” said Eric Aceto. “I’ve been self-employed my whole life, so I didn’t have health insurance. I had early onset cataracts. It was really a big problem with my profession.”
“I went to see my optometrist to get a new prescription and he said, ‘This is the best I can do for you.’ I said, ‘What do you mean? I have to see better.’” Aceto began looking around for options.
Like an increasing number of Americans, Aceto ended up traveling overseas to get the medical care he needed. His friend Robert Cooper had launched his own business, “Patient Vacation,” to help people do just that.
The Worst Music News Service EVER January 8, 2012
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Open Minds! January 7, 2012
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ATTENTION ALL MUSICIANS, POETS, STAND-UP COMICS! WELCOME BACK FROM YOUR XMAS HOLS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR! THE NEXT BLUE MONKEY BAR OPEN MIC NIGHT IS ON Thursday the 26th of January. HAPPY HOUR PRICES WILL CONTINUE AS LONG AS PEOPLE ARE ON THE STAGE PERFORMING! (more…)
Peter Frampton’s 1954 Les Paul Found January 5, 2012
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A 1954 Gibson Les Paul that Peter Frampton played during his Humble Pie and solo days has been found after investigation by two Frampton fans. The guitar had been presumed lost in a 1980 cargo plane crash. The Curaçao Tourist Board acquired the guitar and experts from Gibson Guitar confirmed it was, indeed, the missing guitar, long missing from Frampton’s collection. Frampton was given the guitar in 1970 by a man named Mark Mariana at a Humble Pie gig at the Fillmore West. Frampton borrowed Mariana’s guitar for the show and afterward tried to buy it from him. “But to my surprise he said he couldn’t sell it to me – he wanted to give it to me!” he said. (more…)
Mac Miller: Indie Music’s Savior? January 5, 2012
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19-year-old Mac Miller in the Forbes Galleries.
At first glance, Mac Miller would appear unlikely to have a secret interest in art conservation. The 19-year-old rapper slouches into the Forbes Galleries sporting a pair of camouflage pants, a backwards baseball cap and what seems to be a week’s worth of facial hair. Upon noticing the Salvador Dali painting on the wall by the door, though, he suddenly snaps into curator mode. (more…)
