Low Cut Connie, the Philadelphia rock and soul band fronted by Adam Weiner, has canceled a scheduled March 19 concert at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., citing President Trump’s takeover of the formerly non-partisan arts venue. “I was very excited to perform as part of this wonderful institution’s Social …
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Sturgill Simpson paid tribute to the Grateful Dead for the band’s Kennedy Center Honors, playing a twangy country cover of the band’s classic “Ripple.” Simpson performed the song in front of Bob Weir, Mickey Hart, and Bill Kreutzmann, the Dead’s three surviving members. He was joined onstage by Don Was …
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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. The 47th Kennedy Center Honors, celebrating the best of American performing arts, honored the Grateful Dead, Francis Ford Coppola, Bonnie Raitt, and Arturo Sandoval. The Apollo Theater was …
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Joe Biden held his final Kennedy Center Honors last night, paying tribute to the Grateful Dead, Bonnie Raitt, and Francis Ford Coppola, among others. A reception took place at the White House on Sunday and saw Biden celebrating the Dead’s career. “In the San Francisco Bay at an inflection point …
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The Grateful Dead, Francis Ford Coppola, and Bonnie Raitt are among the recipients of the 2024 Kennedy Center Honors, with the artists to be celebrated at a ceremony this December. Jazz artist Arturo Sandoval and legendary Harlem venue the Apollo Theater — receiving a “special Honors as an iconic American …
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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Queen Latifah, Dionne Warwick and Bee Gees’ singer Barry Gibb are among the musicians being honored this week at the 46th Kennedy Center Honors event. Stars like Missy …
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The 46th Kennedy Honors will celebrate an immensely varied and talented crew of artists. Among them are comedian/actor Billy Crystal, rapper/actor Queen Latifah, Bee Gees’ leader Barry Gibb, soprano Renée Fleming and singer Dionne Warwick. With this honor, Crystal joins a small group of comedians who have been recognized with …
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