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Vancouver Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
Concert review: Paul Simon brings A Quiet Celebration to the Orpheum Theatre
Paul Simon brought the A Quiet Celebration tour to the Orpheum for the first of three concerts last night and it wasn't that quiet. The first of many standing ovations came before a single note had been played when the singer strode on stage. Many more followed in the lengthy set, which packaged the whole of his new album Seven Psalms alongside hits and his selected deep cuts in the second half. The entire evening was a triumphant return to live performance after the combination of hearing loss and severe back pain looked likely to end the 83-year-old music legend's performing career. Instead, Simon released his new record, a critically-acclaimed orchestral song cycle exploring life, love and the eternally shifting nature of faith and took it on the road his way. Get top headlines and gossip from the world of celebrity and entertainment. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sun Spots will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. That is with absolute class. While uneven, the show was a study in respect for musical craft and honesty in presentation. Backed by his truly exceptional 10-piece band with additional vocals from his wife Edie Brickell, Simon explored his latest record and lengthy back catalogue with a sense of adventure and a willingness to face up to the inevitable effects of passing years on his voice. He can still turn a tune with style, but the song choices reflected material that could be reimagined in a more forgiving manner to both his present projection and range. Frankly, it was a master class in how to do it right, with a lot the new arrangements bringing elements to past classics that weren't obvious before. A prime example of this was Graceland, which opened the second half of the night. Toning down the song's upbeat groove into a far more Austin City Limits shuffle let guitarists Gyan Riley and Mark Stewart have a blast twanging back and forth. The Late Great Johnny Ace turned into a blues groover that the flute, viola and cello could swing into with sax backing from the two keyboardists. Marimbas, gongs, harmonium, grand piano and glass bells that looked like someone snagged a bunch of clear hair dryers from a sixties beauty parlour packed the stage. Everything was played. The instrumentation was always surprising and perfectly suited to the material Having legendary drummer Steve Gadd behind the kit added that little bit extra on 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover. While Miley Cyrus may have made that song her own on the 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live, having the tune's original drummer driving the beat was a treat. So was the presence of Bakithi Kumalo on bass. The sole surviving member of the original Graceland band held down the bottom end with fluid playing and some sweet vocal percussion along the way. Seven Psalms was clearly the work Simon was more interested in performing, which makes complete sense when you consider how many times he has performed Homeward Bound or America over the decades. The new songs are deeply introspective and so meticulously rendered that Simon was occasionally conducting the band along the way. That made sense. Songs such as Your Forgiveness contain passages where one bar of organ would quickly shift to a flute note, quick pizzicato run on the viola and a sudden percussion explosion. It was taut and beautiful and a million miles away from most contemporary digital auto-tuned, computerized live presentations. Doubtless, many were less pleased with the deeper cuts such as Rene and Georgette Magritte With Their Dog After the War and St. Judy's Comet taking up space where Cecilia or Kodachrome could have been. But it's worth considering that his selection of his more non-singalong songs was deliberate to avoid the crowd confusing his hearing. While Simon can obviously play what he wants, The Only Living Boy in New York or the Afterlife would have been better than the fairly weak Spirit Voices or Father and Daughter. To each their own. Either way, everyone got to belt it out for Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard and the Boxer. The closing solo take on the Sound of Silence was a beautiful finish. As previously noted, Paul Simon is a class act. Tickets for the two remaining Orpheum concerts are available at . The legendary singer has been performing the whole new album Seven Psalms as well as a career-spanning set of songs. Here is the set list from night one in Vancouver: Seven Psalms The Lord Love Is Like A Braid My Professional Opinion Your Forgiveness Trail of Volcanoes The Sacred Harp (with Edie Brickell) Wait (with Edie Brickell) Hits and Deep Cuts America (Simon & Garfunkel song) Graceland Slip Slidin' Away Train in the Distance Homeward Bound (Simon & Garfunkel song) (With teases of 'I am a Rock' and 'The Sound of Silence') The Late Great Johnny Ace St. Judy's Comet Under African Skies (with Edie Brickell) Rene and Georgette Magritte With Their Dog After the War Rewrite Spirit Voices Mother and Child Reunion Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard (with Edie Brickell) 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover The Boxer (Simon & Garfunkel song) The Sound of Silence (Simon & Garfunkel song) (solo without band) sderdeyn@ Love concerts, but can't make it to the venue? Stream live shows and events from your couch with VEEPS, a music-first streaming service now operating in Canada. 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NZ Herald
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NZ Herald
Jamie Lee Curtis suffers backlash after interrupting awards show hosts
Jamie Lee Curtis appeared to be genuinely telling off the hosts of an awards ceremony in Los Angeles. Photo / Listening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech. Jamie Lee Curtis appeared to be genuinely telling off the hosts of an awards ceremony in Los Angeles. Photo / Hollywood actor Jamie Lee Curtis is copping a backlash online for her strange outburst on the red carpet at a recent awards show – seemingly unaware that she was dressing down her hosts for the evening. Curtis was a guest at the recent Las Culturistas Culture Awards at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles. The tongue-in-cheek pop culture-themed awards (some sample categories: the Woman of a Certain Age Award and Best Title for the Next Bridget Jones) are the brainchild of comedians and podcasters Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers. The pair were on the red carpet outside the Orpheum, answering some questions for media outlet Vulture, which had asked them to recite some iconic movie lines into the camera. Saturday Night Live star Yang was giving it his best Julia Roberts as Erin Brokovich, delivering the line 'I'm not talkin' to you, b****!', when suddenly Curtis appeared beside them, interrupting the vox pop and looking agitated. 'We're quoting Julia Roberts,' Rogers explained, perhaps worried Curtis had thought that particular quote was directed at her.
AsiaOne
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Dropout Kings lead singer Adam Ramey dies aged 32, Entertainment News
Lead singer of the Dropout Kings Adam Ramey has died aged 32. His passing was announced online by his bandmates, who confirmed the news on Monday (May 19) but did not disclose his cause of death. They said on social media Adam was like a "brother" to them, adding: "Life comes at you in ways you can never predict." The rap-metal band also praised the musician's "passion, energy and love for music" which they said "shaped Dropout Kings and touched countless lives". They added: "Adam's spirit, charisma and energy will not only forever inspire us, but will push us into the future to be the best that we can. "Thank you for everything, Chip. Rest in power, Adam. We'll always love you, fam." Adam, who was instrumental in forming Dropout Kings in 2016, led the group as vocalist on their two albums, AudioDope and Riot Music. Initially called Phoenix Down, the band changed their name the following year. Adam was also a father, often sharing heartfelt reflections on parenthood on Instagram. His most recent post showed a picture of his son, accompanied by the caption: "Praise to the most high, thankful for all my blessings and grateful for this family and life of mine. Happy Easter everybody." Reflecting on his role as a dad in a 2024 post, Adam said: "Back at home from this amazing EU/UK run. Finally reunited with the lights of my life. "It brings tears to my eyes putting everything into perspective of how far I've come. Life can be terrifying and brutal. "But, it can also be the most gratifying and beautiful thing too." He continued: "I've made so many mistakes in my life. But I truly wouldn't change a thing — especially the terrible parts. Be thankful for the bad things. "It brought me here and made me who I am now as I write this. And for once, I can actually say that I like this person. "All I want for my son is for him to be a good man. I don't care what he does. He just needs to be that and I'll always be proud." Adam's final live show took place in February 2024 at the Orpheum in Tampa, Florida. Dropout Kings still had performances listed on their website for later in the year at the time of his death. The band rose to prominence in 2021 with their hit single Virus, which reached the Top 40 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart. Alongside his music career, Adam ran a company called PUS Digital Marketing. [[nid:718242]]
Perth Now
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Lead singer of Dropout Kings Adam Ramey dies aged 32
Lead singer of the Dropout Kings band Adam Ramey has died aged 32. His passing was announced by his bandmates online, who confirmed the news on Monday (19.05.25) but did not disclose the cause of death. They said on social media Adam was like a 'brother' to them, adding: 'Life comes at you in ways you can never predict.' The rap-metal band also praised the musician's 'passion, energy, and love for music' they said 'shaped Dropout Kings and touched countless lives'. They added: 'Adam's spirit, charisma, and energy will not only forever inspire us, but will push us into the future to be the best that we can. 'Thank you for everything, Chip. Rest in power, Adam. We'll always love you, fam.' Adam, who was instrumental in forming Dropout Kings in 2016, led the group as vocalist on their two albums, 'AudioDope' and 'Riot Music'. Initially called Phoenix Down, the band changed their name the following year. Adam was also a father, often sharing heartfelt reflections on parenthood on Instagram. His most recent post showed a picture of his son, accompanied by the caption: 'Praise to the most high, thankful for all my blessings and grateful for this family and life of mine. Happy Easter errbody.' Reflecting on his role as a dad in a 2024 post, Adam said: 'Back at home from this amazing EU/UK run. Finally reunited with the lights of my life. 'It brings tears to my eyes putting everything into perspective of how far I've come. Life can be terrifying and brutal. 'But, it can also be the most gratifying and beautiful thing too.' He continued: 'I've made so many mistakes in my life. But I truly wouldn't change a thing—especially the terrible parts. Be thankful for the bad things. 'It brought me here and made me who I am now as I write this. And for once, I can actually say that I like this person. 'All I want for my son is for him to be a good man. I don't care what he does. He just needs to be that and I'll always be proud.' Adam's final live show took place in February 2024 at the Orpheum in Tampa, Florida. Dropout Kings still had performances listed on their website for later in the year at the time of his death. The band rose to prominence in 2021 with their hit single 'Virus', which reached the Top 40 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart. Alongside his music career, Adam ran a company called PUSH Digital Marketing.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sioux City Broadway at the Orpheum 2025-2026 lineup announced
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — The Sioux City Broadway at the Orpheum lineup has been announced for the 2025-2026 season. The season, which runs from December 2025 to May 2026, will feature seven productions. See them listed below. PRODUCTION DAY TIME Manheim Steamroller Wednesday, December 10 7:30 p.m. Hadestown Tuesday, December 16 7:30 p.m. A Magical Cirque Christmas Friday, December 19 7:30 p.m. Mrs. Doubtfire Monday, February 2, 2026 7:30 p.m. Clue Live on Stage! Monday, March 30, 2026 7:30 p.m. Meredith Wilson's The Music Man Monday, April 27, 2026 7:30 p.m. Riverdance 30 – The New Generation Thursday, May 28, 2026 7:30 p.m. To learn more about the Sioux City Orpheum, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
