Guitarist Bryan Sutton, mandolinist Sam Bush and dobro master Jerry Douglas added occasional vocals and humor. He would conduct with the nod of his head and the players listened intently to each other. Leonard Riggio asked his longtime friend Tony Bennett if he'd star in the commercial with Gaga after seeing the. The pair also appeared in a Barnes & Noble commercial. Barnes & Noble Founder Created Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett-Starring Holiday Campaign.
Fleck and his five all-star pickers got plenty of solo opportunities. At the end of 2014, Bennett and Lady Gaga kicked off their co-headlining Cheek to Cheek Tour. He's a magician with the banjo, even when he's playing his brand of progressive bluegrass. To call Fleck a virtuoso is not sufficient. Appreciated the choice covers of Drive-By Truckers, Drivin' N Cryin' and R.E.M.ģ Bela Fleck, State Theatre. There is probably not a single person in the world who hasnt heard her record-breaking songs 'Poker Face' or 'Bad Romance'. And even though many thought she would be just another one-hit-wonder, Lady Gaga proved them wrong. Superior songs, blistering guitar, passionate vocals and a tight band added up to a terrific Americana performance. Lady Gaga rose to fame in 2008 when she released her first single 'Just Dance'. His overwrought musical partner did her best to channel Liza Minnelli and up the energy.Ģ Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, the Armory. Radiant and gracious, he showed no signs of Alzheimer's. Jones' voice, lyricism and signature interpretative style are gifts that keep on giving.ġ "One Last Time: An Evening with Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga." Celebrating his 95 th birthday and farewell concert, the legendary crooner was in grand spirits and good voice. Their 11-song set of solos and duets drew standing ovations and gave viewers an early Christmas present of preeminent performing artistry and iconic lyrics and music - and a cross-generational friendship.Ģ "Annie." Its charismatic 21st century cast and staging made the live production's arresting vintage songs like "Maybe," "Tomorrow" and "I Don't Need Anything But You" sound fresh to my ears that, especially this holiday season, are listening for more humor and less hopelessness, more empathy and less avarice.ģ Norah Jones, "I Dream of Christmas." Unlike a lot of holiday-themed songs, the understated lyrics, the languid, slow-as-a-summer's-day melody and eggnog-smooth delivery give me the feeling that the album's "Christmastime" song may well be around for many years to come. Trachtenberg reported on a new Barnes & Noble television commercial created by B&N chairman. A half-dozen cool things in music, from two points of view:ġ "One Last Time: An Evening with Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga." I thought frankincense and myrrh were rare and valuable until I watched this CBS broadcast. At the upper end: 95-year-old Tony Bennett, who earned a nod for album of the year with Love for Sale, his and Lady Gaga’s collaborative tribute to the music of Cole Porter. Last week, the Wall Street Journals Jeffrey A.
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