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The title of Al Green’s latest album, “Lay It Down,” truly tells it like it is. Conceived as a collaboration between the soul legend and a handful of gifted young admirers from the worlds of contemporary R&B and hip-hop, the album is drawn from a series of inspired sessions that yielded the most high-spirited, funky and often lushly romantic songs of Al Green’s latter-day career. The album is a refreshingly old school jam, with everyone laying down the music together, face to face, heart to heart, soul to soul. Read more...
Successful child country star Randy Traywick was turned down by nearly every record label in Nashville, often more than once. In 1985, the 26-year old performance veteran was signed. Warner Brothers Records took on the young, often rebellious artist, and changed his name to Randy Travis. Randy Travis’ first recorded effort for his new label was “Prairie Rose,” on the soundtrack to the film, “Rustler’s Rhapsody.” It was followed by the release of the album “Storms of Life” in 1986, and the rest is country music history. Read more...
Throughout his lengthy career, guitar wildman Ted Nugent has reveled in the controversy and criticism that always seems to follow in his path. While there is no denying his exceptional talent on the six-string, his knack for penning arena rock anthems, or his standing as one of rock’s top live acts, it is his non-musical endeavors that have caused the most condemnation from his detractors (his right-wing beliefs, pro-gun advocacy, appreciation of hunting animals, etc.). But by the same token, Ted Nugent is a family man and one of the few hard rockers who has admirably stuck by his lifelong anti-drugs and-drink stance throughout his career. Read more...
Rock success to play for a packed house
Bret Michaels is, if nothing else, a true survivor. He has survived a life-long battle as an insulin dependent diabetic, a well publicized near fatal car crash in 1994 and the countless musical trends and fads of the last two decades. Read more...
The Commodores are not just any group. They have staying power. Just like their hit song “Brick House,” the Commodores have created a foundation that just will not budge. Read more...
Lonestar brings country to EQC
Taking different routes to the same destination, Lonestar first came together in 1992 in Nashville. All four members grew up in Texas, and though none received any substantial musical training, each made their way through a series of garage bands in high school. With the exception of drummer Keech Rainwater, who devoted himself to the pursuit of a music career, everyone went on to college or day jobs, though they continued to play in bands at night. Read more...
Kenny Rogers sounds like nobody else – his sweetly raspy vocals are instantly identifiable. More importantly, he inhabits each song, making it vivid and tangible. For more than five decades Kenny Rogers has delivered memorable songs, drawing fans among rock, pop, soul and country audiences. Read more...
Jokester Mencia to tickle EQC’s funny bone
The Emerald Queen Casino is taking a break from the music scene to host a night of laughter. Read more...
Soulchild bringing two nights of Musiq
From a homeless high school dropout to a successful musician, Musiq Soulchild is the definition of a starving artist success story. Read more...
R&B vets, the Whispers, take on EQC
Legendary R&B crooners The Whispers, are playing live at Emerald Queen Casino March 15. Read more...
