The Queen of Rockabilly and one of our personal favorites, Wanda Jackson, has a new album in the works, being produced by none other than Mr. Jack White. The album will be preceeded by a double A-side single featuring a cover of Amy Winehouse’s modern classic, “You Know I’m No Good.”
Read more about Jackson’s soon-to-be-released album here. We can’t wait to hear it!
Oh Wanda, finally you will get your due! I mean really, for how long does a girl in rock-n-roll have to wait to receive her props?
We’ve written about this lovely legend before but we will repeat…
If you are one of the few who’ve missed out on Wanda Jackson, now is the time to listen up. Ms. Jackson, oftentimes referred to as the first female rock-n-roll singer, and celebrated as “The Queen of Rockabilly”, toured with peers Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, and Buddy Holly. Although she ultimately spurned Elvis’ romantic attempts, we can thank him for encouraging Jackson to shift from her country and gospel roots over to rock-n-roll.
Wanda Jackson has been appropriately nominated for two Grammys and inducted in to countless halls of famewhile somehow eluding the folks at the Rock-N-Roll Hall of Fame. That is, until now (well almost). Much speculation and frustration has ensued over this peculiar omission, causing such musical heavyweights as Bob Dylan and Elvis Costello to publicly complain. The status quo will change April 4th 2009 when, as her website announces, “the Queen will take her throne.”
True Endeavors has been blessed multiple times to host this ever touring performer. Now 71 years of age, and not one to let any cultural institutions (or omissions) get in her way, Wanda still claims she’s nowhere near retirement. Somehow we’re not surprised.
Don’t miss this rock maven as she rolls the house in Mad-town. If you are a fan of any amplified music from the last 50 years there is no other choice but to pay your respects..
“I’ve heard it said that we become writers not because words come easily to us, but because we are always struggling to find the right words. I know this to be true in my own life. Every day I’m struck by something that leaves me speechless. Usually it’s something very simple, very ordinary..
Of all the possible words, in every possible combination, what are the right ones for that moment? What are the words that have never been used before to describe something we all know? That’s what I’m after.” -Meg Hutchinson
Seeing Stars- Meg Hutchinson
with special guest ROSE COUSINS Friday, June 27, 6:30 pm early start time High Noon Saloon 608.268.1122 $10 –
“With a singer (Josh Caterer) who can make the most melancholic, fretting passage seem like a whistling, carefree, Willie Wonka-kissed day..and a band who is gleeful, but not in a churlish-youthful way, Smoking Popes are one of the most deceptively pleasant-sounding bands going.” -Artistdirect.com
I Know You Love Me- Smoking Popes
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FRISBIE 8pm High Noon Saloon 608.268.1122 $10 adv $12 dos – 18+ BUY TICKETS NOW !
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Sunday June 22 COTTON JONES BASKET RIDE
‘”Fruits Are Overflowing” extended the ’60s vibe, using a somber, Doors-like intro that escalated into a soulful duet between Nau and McGraw.”- WashingtonPost.com
with PALE YOUNG GENTLEMEN 8pm Cafe Montmartre 608.255.5900 $7 at the door / $7 adv – 21+ BUY TICKETS NOW !
8pm High Noon Saloon 608.268.1122 $15 adv $17 dos – 21+ BUY TICKETS NOW !
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Friday June 27
If you like: Chris Pureka, Erin McKeown, or Kris Delmhorst check out..
ROSE POLENZANI
“Rose is a singer-songwriter out of the hot Boston coffeehouse/alt-country/folk/americana scene. Her music is characterized by her beautiful voice, acoustic guitar, and powerful lyrics.” – Last.fm
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MEG HUTCHINSON
Come Up Full- Meg Hutchinson
“…A master of introspective ballads filled with understated yearning and an exquisite sense of metaphor.” -Performing Songwriter with special guest ROSE COUSINS 6:30 pm early start time High Noon Saloon 608.268.1122 $10 – 18+ BUY TICKETS NOW !
Looking for the buzz on artists touring through Madison?
The Swell Season show this Monday sold out in 24 hrs. but for those of you have been wondering who the opener will be, Nina Nastasia has been chosen.
Mojo says: “These intimate hushes and lilts would be remarkable even as instrumentals…. Yet it’s Nastasia’s voice–and the words that it sings–that really sucks the air out of the room.”
Were you one of the fans disappointed by the break up of Page France? Well the frontman for that now defunct band started “The Cotton Jones Basket Ride” playing at Café Montmartre on June 22.
If you are one of the few who don’t know about legendary Wanda Jackson listen up..Ms. Jackson is sometimes referred to as the first female rock-n-roll singer, and is celebrated as “The Queen of Rockabilly”. She toured with peers Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Buddy Holly. Although ultimately she spurned Elvis’ romantic attempts, he is the one who encouraged her to shift from country and gospel to rock. Check out what else she has to say about the two of them in this Rolling Stone article. She has been nominated for 2 Grammys and inducted in to countless halls of fame. You can’t miss out on seeing the legend in person at age 71 Wed June 25 at the High Noon Saloon.
