The latest seasonal photo of Fats Reminded of his legacy and the inspiration he has been for so many musicians, Fat’s simply said, “That’s nice.” Fats DominoKrewe of OrpheusMardi Grasmusicnew orleans
Music journalist Keith Spera reports on a very recent meeting between “Fats” and Irvin Mayfield. Love the Caddy couch! “Of course it is a big deal to go to Fats Domino’s house,” he said later Wednesday evening. “Everything that’s great about New Orleans is in that house. “As I was driving over, I was thinking that…
About time Lauro opened a Kickstarter online crowd-funding page for an upcoming documentary film, “The Big Beat: Fats Domino and His Band” which, he writes, will look at the essential musical partnership between Domino and his musical other half, the producer, arranger and trumpeter Dave Bartholomew. boogie woogieDave BartholomewFats Dominonew orleansrock and roll
Confirmation of the Plant man’s Louisiana music credibility. As I’ve said all along, Plant is the only superstar from the 60s that never stood still. His music is deeper and richer than ever. More than anywhere, I know where I’d like to be on July 17th. Also check out Li’l Band O’Gold latest and the Fats…
This from Offbeat. Fats Dominomusicnew orleans
The very excellent Keith Spera reports on day 2: Hardesty is best known for his many decades in the Fats Domino band. His tenor is featured on the original recordings of many Domino classics, “I’m Walkin’,” “Blue Monday” and “Ain’t That a Shame” among them. As Domino’s bandleader, Hardesty was known for his explosive, acrobatic solos.…
I’m surprised by the lack of press for this lovely record which I could only get as an import from OZ. Here are a couple of very warm reviews, again both from OZ: Beat Mag FasterLouder To put it mildly this is a group many people want to play and sing with. Besides the talent,…
Here is the very excellent Keith Spera reporting on an event I’d have given my right/left (you name it) to have been able to attend. Keith by the way has written one of the most elegant, affectionate (warts and all) and informative books around featuring a chapter on Fats. Music journalism at its unpretentious best: a…
Here’s a couple of reports on the surprise appearance of “Fats” on Treme. So good to hear that “Fats” could be coaxed into this. I can’t wait to see it. Alex Rawls’ article in My Spilt Milk Dave Walker’s article in NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune Fats and the irrepressible Dave’s reunion Cosimo MatassaDave BartholomewDavid SimonDominoEric…
Decent theatrical documents of rock concerts are few and far between. Only two come to mind: The Last Waltz and Stop Making Sense. Previous efforts such as The Song Remains the Same and Shine a Light while they have their moments, are in the case of the former, a bit tiresome, and in the case…
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