• Bonnie Raitt Q&A Live with Heather Hiscox (CBC News) - May 29, 2017

• Grammy Award-winning, blues-rock guitarist Bonnie Raitt takes your questions with CBC's Heather Hiscox in this interactive Q&A.

  
  
  

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• Bonnie Raitt talked to Tom Power on the May 31 Episode of Q - CBC Radio-Canada

• Wednesday May 31, 2017

  Bonnie Raitt: 'I have no interest in retiring'

  Bonnie Raitt talked to Tom Power on the May 31 Episode of Q - CBC Radio-Canada 2017

  Bonnie Raitt's longevity as a blues musician is definitely something to talk about.The singer and guitarist released her debut album in 1971 and since then she has prevailed, reaching uncharted heights with 1989's Nick of Time, which won four Grammys. Raitt released her 20th album, Dig in Deep, last year.

  Raitt talks to Tom Power about her long and varied career, her inspirations, how she overcame grief and loss to create again, and how she intends to remain relevant. 'I love this, I don't want to give it up,' says Raitt. 'My dad did it until he was 86, look at B.B. [King], and Tony Bennett. I have no interest in retiring.'

  Bonnie Raitt is playing a slew of upcoming Canadian dates beginning tonight (May 31) in Montreal and wrapping in Vancouver on June 19.

  

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• James Taylor w/Bonnie Raitt - You Can Close Your Eyes Newark 07-06-2017

• Taylor and Raitt strike a harmonious note in Newark

   

  James Taylor and Bonnie Raitt - Prudential Centre, Newark 07-06-2017

  James Taylor and Bonnie Raitt’s first show together was in 1970, at the Sanders Theatre in Cambridge, Mass. He headlined and she, still a junior at Radcliffe College, opened.

  Their paths have continued to cross over the years. Most famously, perhaps, they both performed at the “No Nukes” protest concerts at Madison Square Garden in 1979.

  And on Thursday night, Taylor, 69, and Raitt, 67, kicked off a joint tour at the Prudential Center in Newark.

  Taylor pronounced it a “dream come true” moments before they performed one of their three numbers together: His tender ballad “You Can Close Your Eyes,” which they sang while sitting close to each other on stools, backed only by his acoustic guitar.

  Read more here: NorthJersey.com

  For more video's from this concert go to the Video Gallery

  

• See you in St.Paul! Message full of love from James Taylor and the fans!

• From BRHQ

  We are extremely sorry to announce that Bonnie Raitt will need to miss the first leg of her tour with James Taylor due to a medical situation. Following her annual physical, it was determined she needs to schedule some surgery soon. The prognosis is good and a full recovery is expected.

  “I’m deeply sorry to have to disappoint my fans, James and colleagues with these cancellations. I was so looking forward to our tour, but I’m very grateful that the doctors feel this can be taken care of with surgery. I’m feeling strong and am in great hands with my wonderful team. I fully expect to return for the second leg of the US tour in June followed by our European tour in July.

  Thank you all for your concern and understanding that the best gift you could give me is respecting my wish for privacy and giving me space to heal. Can’t wait to see you all back on the road again soon!”

   

  From - BRHQ

  Hello everyone!

  Bonnie is incredibly touched by all of the well wishes and kind messages that have been sent her way. She is on the mend and is really looking forward to rejoining James Taylor and His All-Star Band on tour in St. Paul, MN on June 22nd.

  Thank you for your support and understanding and a huge thank you to James and his amazing band and crew for pouring everything they’ve got into making these concerts as unique as they are special.

  She sends her love and can’t wait to play for you all again.

   

  BONNIE RETURNS TO THE ROAD THIS WEEK !

   

  So touched by all the love that went into creating this. Thank you, dear James, your team and all those wonderful fans for lifting me up during my recovery. So excited to be rejoining the tour this week! I’ll treasure this gift always. -- Bonnie

  For decades the roots rockin' Raitt has been telling us that she can't make us love her. But Bonnie, it's just not true; you make us love you every time you sing. by Doug MacCash (NOLA.com)

• Bonnie honered with Billboard Women In Music Icon Award 2022!!

• Bonnie honered with Billboard Women In Music Icon Award 2022!!

   

  Bonnie Raitt is honored with the ICON Award at Billboard Women in Music at YouTube Theater on March 02, 2022 in Inglewood, California.

  After delivering a quiet acoustic performance of the John Prine-penned “Angel From Montgomery” alongside Jackson Browne on guitar and vocals, the 10-time Grammy winner made a special dedication.

  “That’s for the women of Ukraine,” she said.

  “I’m so proud to be part of this celebration of bada– women around the world,” Bonnie declared and gave shoutouts to various women who have inspired her, including Joan Baez, Aretha Franklin, Joni Mitchell, Gloria Steinem, Jane Fonda and many others.

  “Let us keep fighting keep to bring more equity and opportunity to women in all aspects of our industry and society at large.”

  “And lastly I want to thank my mom and dad for inspiring my love of music and standing up for what’s right.”

   

  “I can’t think of a better tribute to thank you than heading back out on the road soon doing what I love, with a new album, and finally over this pandemic. Stay safe everybody. … Here’s to the people of Ukraine. Here’s to all of you for celebrating women in music.”

   

  For decades the roots rockin' Raitt has been telling us that she can't make us love her. But Bonnie, it's just not true; you make us love you every time you sing. by Doug MacCash (NOLA.com)

• The California Honeydrops and Bonnie Raitt - Call It Home (2018)

• It's the lead track off their recently released double album, Call It Home: Vol. 1 & 2., is OUT NOW! Check it out HERE
  California Honeydrops' New 'Call It Home' Video Is Full of Love for the East Bay.

  
  

  It's a sweet, smooth, very Honeydrops-y tune featuring Bonnie Raitt, and the video is full of love for the East Bay, even as it changes. (The new album, as a whole, deals with both the concept of home and the changing face of Oakland.)

  In the video, the band members return to their busking roots and stroll through the streets of North Oakland's Bushrod neighborhood, play basketball at Bushrod Park, perform outside the Ashby BART station, and devour pizza at Cheeseboard.

  Serene images of Lake Merritt, the Oakland hills, and other neighborhoods are juxtaposed against shots of homeless encampments.

  
  
  Bonnie Raitt with the California Honeydrops 'Honey Horns' in Queensland Center for Performing Arts, Brisbane, Australia (April 12, 2017)
• Interview Byron Bay Bluesfest Australia

• Interview Byron Bay Bluesfest Australia 2017

  www.bluesfest.com.au

  Bonnie Raitt and her band gave us some smooth electric music as it was her last performance on a one month tour.

  The set included the INXS cover 'Need You Tonight', tracks from her old & new catalogue 'Love Me Like a Man' from 1973, guest spots by 3 of the California Honeydrops & Joan Osborne joined her for a beautifully haunting version of 'Angel from Montgomery'.

  She took a backseat while Mike Finnegan on piano played a tribute to BB King. She was allowed the privilege of an encore which included the very personal 'I Can't Make You Love Me' before heading off stage and on home to the States.

  

• We LOVE Bonnie

  Nice words from The California Honeydrops: As many of you know, the California Honeydrops were lucky enough to spend over 3 months out of this last year on tour with the incredible Bonnie Raitt.....We’re proud to call you our #1 fan. YOU ROCK! WE LOVE YOU💖💖
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• We LOVE Bonnie

  from Lech:
  As many of you know, the California Honeydrops were lucky enough to spend over 3 months out of this last year on tour with the incredible Bonnie Raitt. It has been an inspiring journey for us as musicians and people to get to know her, the band and the crew.
  On my first night of the tour in Richmond, VA, as Bonnie pulled tears from my eyes with her legendary version Angel from Montgomery, I knew us Honeydrops had signed up for something very special. Bonnie’s unique gift for channelling the full range of human emotion into song is a world treasure. She does it night in and night out from the bottom of her soul, with grace, authenticity and a great sense of humor. On top of being a total musical baddass, she uses her fame to advocate for the protection of our planet and all sorts of other worthy causes. Most importantly she’s as sweet and fun a person as you’ll ever meet. We all want to be a little more like her.
  So Bonnie on behalf of all the Honeydrops, I’d like to publicly say:
  Bonnie, Thankyou! Thankyou for the awesome year on the road, for coming and singing with us in the dressing rooms, for chilling with us and being so damn cool. For your jokes and stories, for your music, your voice and for showing us so much love and support and inspiriation. We’re proud to call you our #1 fan. YOU ROCK! WE LOVE YOU💖💖

  from Bonnie:

  To all my dear, forever friends in The California Honeydrops family,
  Thank you so much for your loving and kind words, Lech. I am so very touched by your appreciation. It takes one to know one and you and the guys are as deep, versatile and inspired as people as you are musicians.
  We loved being on the road with you this past year and thank you and all your team for being such joyful, appreciative and considerate tour mates. You brought the house down every night and really set the bar for us to come on after your sets. Thanks to the Honey Horns for killing it on Sippie’s 'Women Be Wise' and 'Mighty Tight Woman,' and Johnny, for slayin' the sax on 'Roadrunner/ Bad Case of Lovin' You,' when we threw it in.
  I'm honored to share the stage and a friendship with folks who care as much as you do, about all the things that matter. I look forward to many more gigs and collaborations together and wish you all the happiness, great music and good lovin' you can possibly stand.
  
  We miss you and can’t wait to hang sometime soon! Happy touring and thanks for letting me join in on the new record. It sounds killer!
  
  Lots of love,
  Bonnie and the band and crew

  
  
  

  Bonnie Raitt & Band with The California Honeydrops - Brisbane, Australia - April 12, 2017 © Daryl Irvine

• Bonnie Raitt and The California Honeydrops - Women Be Wise - Byron Bay Bluesfest Australia 2017

• Bonnie Raitt and The California Honeydrops - Women Be Wise - Byron Bay Bluesfest Australia 2017

  www.bluesfest.com.au

  Bonnie Raitt and her band gave us some smooth electric music as it was her last performance on a one month tour.

  The set included the INXS cover 'Need You Tonight', tracks from her old & new catalogue 'Love Me Like a Man' from 1973, guest spots by 3 of the California Honeydrops & Joan Osborne joined her for a beautifully haunting version of 'Angel from Montgomery'.

  She took a backseat while Mike Finnegan on piano played a tribute to BB King. She was allowed the privilege of an encore which included the very personal 'I Can't Make You Love Me' before heading off stage and on home to the States.

  
• No Nukes - MUSE - Battery Park NY - September 23, 1979

  We'll Do It Here Today 4.22

  Thank You 3.46

  Angel From Montgomery 4.22

  Give It Up or Let Me Go 5.13

• No Nukes - MUSE - Battery Park NY - September 23, 1979

• Bonnie Raitt - Three Time Looser - A Rock 'n' Roll Summit - Russia 1987

• Bonnie Raitt - Three Time Looser - A Rock 'n' Roll Summit - Russia 1987

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  Bonnie Raitt among the first American rockers (and only female guitarist) to perform in an historic U.S./U.S.S.R. music blowout

  It was a real soulful type of day,' recalls Raitt. 'At the end, the Western and Soviet bands were all trading lyrics on 'Midnight Hour' and 'Johnny B Goode' and 'Give Peace a Chance,' and everybody was in tears. For an old peace activist like myself to be there, it was like a dream come true.

  

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