Rick James News

Powerhouse singer Mahalia Barnes, one of the most impressive female vocalists to come out of Australia, and her band The Soul Mates have teamed up with American blues-rock guitarist Joe Bonamassa to release an album of Betty Davis covers called Ooh Yea! The Betty Davis Songbook.

When brainstorming concepts for new shows, the idea of making a musical about Berry Gordy--not necessarily a household name, may have seemed like an odd choice. So let's look at Plan B....a musical about the careers of Diana Ross, Smokey Robinson, Michael Jackson and Marvin Gaye. Well, essentially the two are all the same musical. The slick production of MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL that opened on Tuesday night at Shea's tells the story of producer Berry Gordy and his start up record label, 'Motown.'

Powerhouse singer Mahalia Barnes, one of the most impressive female vocalists to come out of Australia, and her band The Soul Mates have teamed up with American blues-rock guitarist Joe Bonamassa to release an album of Betty Davis covers called Ooh Yea! The Betty Davis Songbook.

NYC musician Rene Lopez releases his new EP, Love Has No Mercy today, October 21st via Liberation Label.

NYC musician Rene Lopez will release his new EP, Love Has No Mercy on October 21st via Liberation Label. Whilst Rene's earlier records have flirted with every genre from Latin soul to rock & roll, the seven tracks on Love Has No Mercy are a decidedly more dance-friendly affair

In celebration of the life and times of funk master Rick James, the 2014 Funk Festival is taking over the Fox Theatre tonight, October 4 at 8 p.m.

Four-time Grammy nominated, multi-platinum-selling singer-songwriter Keyshia Cole will kick off her 'Where My Girls At Tour' at the Fox Theatre tonight, September 20 at 8 p.m. with special guests Monica and Jasmine Sullivan. The tour is in support of Keyshia's upcoming sixth album Point of No Return featuring singles 'Rick James' (ft. Juicy J) and 'Next Time (I Won't Give My Heart Away)'.

The 2014 Funk Festival scheduled at the Fox Theatre on Saturday, October 4 has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. Tickets can be refunded at point of purchase starting Tuesday, September 9 at 10 a.m. Tickets purchased by phone or online will be automatically refunded.

In celebration of the life and times of funk master Rick James, the 2014 Funk Festival is taking over the Fox Theatre on Saturday, October 4 at 8 p.m. The lineup is loaded with funk stars including Cameo, the Mary Jane Girls featuring Val Young and The Family Stone, the Zapp band, Al Hudson and One Way and Jalil and Exstacy of Whodini. Funny-man Charlie Murphy of the Dave Chappelle Show will host the festival celebration.

Four-time Grammy nominated, multi-platinum-selling singer-songwriter Keyshia Cole will kick off her “Where My Girls At Tour” at the Fox Theatre on Saturday, September 20 at 8 p.m. with special guests Monica and Jasmine Sullivan. The tour is in support of Keyshia's upcoming sixth album Point of No Return featuring singles “Rick James” (ft. Juicy J) and “Next Time (I Won't Give My Heart Away)”.

TV One previously announced the return of its award-winning docu-series Unsung, the network's longest-running original series. Slated for premiere tonight, July 30 at 8PM/ET, the ten all-new episodes will feature profiles on prominent artists including Montell Jordon, Hi Five, The Emotions, Martha Wash, Troop, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Wilson Pickett, The Chi-Lites, Peaches & Herb and Rick James.

On July 8, Universal Music Enterprises will reissue James' entire Motown catalog in a 109-track Complete Motown Albums digital box set

In his own words, the late hit-making funk rocker reveals all in an honest chronicle of his life of sex, drugs, and masterful music

Z2 Entertainment will present Turkuaz & Garrett Sayers Trio at the Fox Theatre on Thursday, July 24th, 2014. Tickets are on sale for $12.00 in advance or $14.00 day of show.

Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) is pleased to announce exclusive releases for Record Store Day from Nirvana, Soundgarden, Blue Note Records, Frank Zappa, Rick James and Public Enemy.

Chappelle's Show co-creator Neal Brennan is back on Comedy Central with the world premiere of his new stand-up special, Neal Brennan: Women and Black Dudes on Saturday, January 18th at midnight ET/PT. An extended and uncensored version of the special, featuring material not seen on air, will be available for $5 on CC: Stand-Up Direct starting today, January 21st. The special will also be immediately available as a digital album the same night of the premiere.

Chappelle's Show co-creator Neal Brennan is back on Comedy Central with the world premiere of his new stand-up special, Neal Brennan: Women and Black Dudes on Saturday, January 18th at midnight ET/PT. An extended and uncensored version of the special, featuring material not seen on air, will be available for $5 on CC: Stand-Up Direct starting January 21st. The special will also be immediately available as a digital album the same night of the premiere.

Being a Keller Williams fan means being ready for anything—trying to guess where this omnivorous artist will head next might be fun but chances are good you won't even come close. In the past three years alone Williams has recorded an album of eclectic cover tunes with the Keels (Thief), a children's record (Kids), the bass-centric and appropriately titled Bass, a bluegrass set with the Travelin' McCourys (Pick) and a Grateful Dead tribute project on which he played piano exclusively (Keys). Add to that a hectic touring schedule that might find him playing with the McCourys, the Keels, with his newest outfit More Than A Little or—as he's done for years—as a solo one-man-band. See a complete fall tour itinerary below, including his just announced a 3-night New Year's Eve run that launches on December 27th at Mr. Smalls in Millvale, PA, hits Beachland Ballroom & Tavern in Cleveland, OH on December 28th, and wraps up on December 31 at Baltimore's Rams Head Live with sets by Keller solo, Keller Williams with More Than A Little, and Keller and the Keels.

Being a Keller Williams fan means being ready for anything—trying to guess where this omnivorous artist will head next might be fun but chances are good you won't even come close. In the past three years alone Williams has recorded an album of eclectic cover tunes with the Keels (Thief), a children's record (Kids), the bass-centric and appropriately titled Bass, a bluegrass set with the Travelin' McCourys (Pick) and a Grateful Dead tribute project on which he played piano exclusively (Keys). Add to that a hectic touring schedule that might find him playing with the McCourys, the Keels, with his newest outfit More Than A Little or—as he's done for years—as a solo one-man-band. See a complete fall tour itinerary below, including his just announced a 3-night New Year's Eve run that launches on December 27th at Mr. Smalls in Millvale, PA, hits Beachland Ballroom & Tavern in Cleveland, OH on December 28th, and wraps up on December 31 at Baltimore's Rams Head Live with sets by Keller solo, Keller Williams with More Than A Little, and Keller and the Keels.

Today (September 3), Grammy Award-nominated artist KENNA dropsLand 2 Air Chronicles II – Imitation is Suicide, with follow up EPs to roll-out this fall.