Mavis Staples Releases Funkadelic Cover from Jeff Tweedy-Produced One True Vine
Legendary soul singer Mavis Staples announced her second collaboration with Wilco's Jeff Tweedy titled One True Vine to be released June 25 via Anti-. read more
Found in: Music, NewsCleotha Staples, Founding Member of Staple Singers, Dead at 78
The Chicago Tribune reports that Cleotha Staples, a founding member of the legendary Staple Singers, has died at the age of 78. According to the article, Staples had been suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease for the past 12 years and, at the time of her passing Wednesday afternoon, had been under 24-hour care. Born in 1934, Staples and her family—sisters Mavis and Yvonne, brother Pervis and father Roebuck “Pops”—eventually rose to pop prominence in the 1970s with such singles as “Respect Yourself” and “I’ll Take You There.” “I credit Pops’ guitar and Cleedy’s voice with making our sound so different,” Mavis... read more
Found in: Music, NewsElton John, Mumford & Sons, Mavis Staples to Honor Levon Helm at Grammys
To honor the late-great Levon Helm of The Band, a star-studded performance of “The Weight” has been announced to take place on the Grammy Awards this Sunday.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsJon Stewart to Host Grammy MusiCares Tribute to Bruce Springsteen
The Associated Press reports that The Daily Show’s Jon Stewart will host the upcoming MusiCares concert honoring Bruce Springsteen for his notable artistry and philanthropy. The Feb. 8 sold-out show will benefit MusiCares’ emergency financial assistance and addiction recovery programs and will feature performances from over a dozen acts including Neil Young, Elton John, Mumford & Sons, Sting, Mavis Staples and Alabama Shakes. Click here for more information on the organization.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsWatch Mavis Staples, Sean Lennon, Jeff Tweedy and the Harlem Gospel Choir on The Colbert Report
In the spirit of the holiday season, The Colbert Report featured a performance filled with holiday cheer as Mavis Staples, Sean Lennon, Jeff Tweedy and the Harlem Gospel choir performed “Happy Xmas (War Is Over).” The all-star group of musicians made this song their own, with Lennon and Tweedy on guitars and Staples taking the lead on vocals. You can check out the performance below.... read more
Found in: NewsThe 15 Best Cover Songs of 2012
From Wilco to Lykke Li, our favorite song interpretations of the year. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayThe 10 Best Moments of The 2012 Hangout Festival
The third annual Hangout Festival is in the books, and this year's event was bigger than ever as 35,000 fans descended upon expanded grounds for the sold-out weekend. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayWilco Jams with Mavis Staples and Nick Lowe
“Tweeeday,” as veteran soul singer Mavis Staples calls him, has been on a roll the past few months. The Wilco lead singer has gone viral recently from announcing the weather on local Chicago television station WGN-TV and covering The Black Eyed Peas’ “I Gotta Feeling” and “My Humps” at Dan Sinker’s book release party. Today, though, Wilco tweeted a slightly more serious, albeit still outrageously awesome video. Before a show at the Civic Opera House in Chicago last month, Staples and singer-songwriter Nick Lowe joined the guys for a rousing rendition of The Band’s hit “The Weight.” Time for a... read more
Found in: Blogs, Awesome of the DayWatch Mavis Staples Perform With Win Butler
As reported in several media outlets, legendary soul singer Mavis Staples made a surprise appearance during Arcade Fire's headlining performance at San Francisco's Outside Lands Music Festival to perform an inspired version of The Band's smash hit "The Weight." read more
Found in: Concerts, NewsWatch Mavis Staples and Colin Meloy Cover The Band
Located at the mouth of Newport Harbor in the pristine Fort Adams, Rhode Island’s Newport Folk Festival has played host to countless legendary acts throughout its 53-year history. And while spontaneous collaborations aren’t out of the ordinary at the music and arts-focused event, it’s always a unique moment when legends share the stage with their younger colleagues.... read more
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