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August 2018 Issue 50 features an interview with Sharm Pillay, the Chicago LakeShake festival review, 5 Tracks For The Summer & Rdub'z 'Music Helps Me' account.
August 2018 Issue 50 features an interview with Sharm Pillay, the Chicago LakeShake festival review, 5 Tracks For The Summer & Rdub'z 'Music Helps Me' account.
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At Last - The Etta James Story<br />
I found a dream that I could speak to. The fantastic soul singer is well known<br />
for songs including ‘Something's Got A Hold On Me’, ‘Stormy Weather’ and the<br />
timeless number ‘At Last’. Etta James’ rich and elegant voice took her to<br />
stardom, though her journey in life was not the smoothest. The passion-filled<br />
performance is set to tour across the UK throughout September and October.<br />
Vika Bull plays the lead role and she is accompanied by The Essential R&B<br />
Band. Described as a narrative concert, it comprises of 23 songs and the<br />
account of her life.<br />
Following its world premiere in Melbourne in 2013, the show has since<br />
repeatedly packed theatres throughout Australia and New Zealand. In 2016<br />
the show returned to Melbourne for a sell-out season at The Arts Centre and<br />
July saw the show triumph for a third season at The Sydney Opera House.<br />
Telling the story of soul legend Etta James’ turbulent life and features some of<br />
her most beloved songs including Tell Mama, Something’s Got A Hold On Me,<br />
Sugar On The Floor, the heart rending I’d Rather Go Blind, her iconic signature<br />
song At Last and more.<br />
“When I started in this business at 17 she was the one I listened to everyday. I<br />
liked the way she sang with power and honesty … Etta doesn’t really sing sh*t<br />
songs and is a very funny woman. A devil!” Vika Bull puts her heart and soul<br />
into this unforgettable show and is joined on stage by some of Australia’s<br />
finest and funkiest musicians.<br />
During a long and tumultuous career that saw her win six Grammy Awards and<br />
a star on The Hollywood Walk Of Fame, Etta James has influenced a vast array<br />
of artists from Diana Ross, Janis Joplin, Stevie Wonder, The Rolling Stones and<br />
Rod Stewart and is acknowledged as inspiring the careers of a new generation<br />
of singers from Christina Aguilera, Joss Stone, Adele and the late Amy<br />
Winehouse.<br />
Sadly, Etta’s frantic recording and touring schedule coincided with her evergrowing<br />
addiction problems and over time she not only sang the blues…she<br />
lived the blues. Mercifully, her passion for life and strength of character saw<br />
her conquer her demons and she continued to record and perform into her<br />
seventies.<br />
With respect, this is her story.<br />
www.AtLastEttaJames.com<br />
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