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Image Title Summary Categories Date hf:categories hf:tags Homeward Bound: A Grammy Salute to the Songs of Paul Simon
Bonnie Raitt, Garth Brooks & Trisha Yearwood, Stevie Wonder, Sting and many more performed Simon's songs.It’s not a surprise that Homeward Bound: A Grammy Salute to the Songs of Paul Simon, which aired (recorded April 6, 2022) on CBS on Wednesday Dec. 21, was so satisfying. Paul Simon has long been regarded as one of … Reviews, Event December 22, 2022 View reviews event Again and again, Bonnie Raitt did it her way. Her way keeps on working.
Kennedy Center HonorsHanging out with the sublime singer who makes her guitar sound “the way bacon smells” — and reflecting on her lifetime of music and activism. SAN FRANCISCO In the late 1960s during her sophomore year, Bonnie Raitt took a leave … Awards, Interview December 3, 2024 View awards interview kennedy-center-honors Top Raitted concert Roanoke audiences have waited 30 years to see Bonnie Raitt. In her sold-out 100-minute show on Nov. 15 at the Berglund Performing Arts Theater, the 75-year-old blues legend made her long-anticipated appearance worth the wait. An ecstatic, capacity crowd of … Concerts, Reviews December 2, 2024 View concerts reviews Bonnie Raitt and James Hunter stage masterful double-bill in Clearwater
Raitt’s knack for tempering the flow of her performances is almost as fascinating as her musical chops.It may have been an unseasonably chilly night outside, but any traces of wintry temps were quickly dashed inside the confines of Clearwater’s Ruth Eckerd Hall last Saturday night, thanks to the heat the performers generated all night long. In … Concerts, Reviews November 26, 2024 View concerts reviews Bonnie Raitt’s favourite John Prine song
“It’s a masterpiece.”“I am an old woman named after my mother”—this wasn’t the kind of opening line you heard very often from a male vocalist in the 1970s or any other period in pop music. Taking the perspective of another gender was … Reviews, Friends, Biography November 23, 2024 View reviews friends biography angel-from-montgomery Bonnie Raitt at the Saenger Theatre, Friday, November 8, 2024 Friday night at the Saenger wasn’t just another show for Bonnie Raitt. It was the night of her 75th birthday—which proved an occasion to rock a little, greet a couple old friends, and have some reflective moments. And of course, … Concerts, Reviews November 10, 2024 View concerts reviews birthday Bonnie Raitt on What She Thinks of That Charli XCX Sample
"It’s been a remarkable blooming time for me," says Raitt, whose songs like "Nick of Time" are finding a younger audience thanks to samples and live coversBonnie Raitt is in the midst of a Raittaisance — with artists like Charli XCX and Maggie Rogers honoring her work. One of the year’s least expected samples on a record started with an email. A few months ago, Bonnie … Interview October 28, 2024 View interview kennedy-center-honors Essential Bonnie Raitt: 4 Songs All Fans Should Know There’s nothing like a good Bonnie Raitt song! This blues rock and country rock icon has delivered hit after hit through the years, but there are a few noteworthy songs in her discography that are essential listening for any fan, … Biography October 25, 2024 View biography The Bonnie Raitt Lyric About Dealing with Major Life Changes Bonnie Raitt is a perfect example of an incendiary talent who was almost shuffled off to obscurity by the whims of the record industry. Her artistic struggles coincided with a rough patch in her life in the early to mid-’80s. … Reviews October 19, 2024 View reviews nick-of-time Bonnie Raitt at Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
Photos & ReviewThe most heartfelt moment of the night for me, came when Bonnie sang her Grammy Award winning song “Just Like That”. Bonnie opened up about her friend and inspiration, John Prine, who tragically lost his life a few years ago … Concerts, Reviews October 6, 2024 View concerts reviews Bonnie Raitt, Steve Earle, Taj Mahal and More Cover Iconic Prison Song on ‘Better Than Jail’ Benefit Album Better Than Jail, a new benefit album that contains a 12-track lineup of iconic prison song covers, was released today, Friday, Oct. 4. Bringing together a coveted assemblage of Americana, blues, and country artists, the tracklists shuffles classics from Merle … Activism, Reviews, Benefits October 4, 2024 View activism reviews benefits prison-bound-blues Bonnie Raitt heats up Paso Robles
Raitt stands out as a fresh, relevant artist– I’ve gone to hundreds of concerts since my first one in 1979 so 45 years later, you’re bound to get some repetition. But just because a musician has been around forever, it doesn’t make them a nostalgia act. Case … Reviews, Concerts September 20, 2024 View reviews concerts After decades of hit music and activism, Bonnie Raitt still has a lot more to give. Bonnie Raitt is devoting her Sunset Center appearance to supporting journalism. “Never has protecting a free press been more essential,” she says. Bonnie Raitt has long been recognized as a blues-rock icon for her stellar songwriting, silky smooth voice, punchy … Activism, Interview September 19, 2024 View activism interview free-press Bonnie Raitt Pays Homage To John Prine During Stirring Indio Show Bonnie Raitt has been in the music business for more than half a century. But her status as a blues rock legend—with 13 Grammy Awards, an induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and an honor from the … Reviews September 18, 2024 View reviews john-prine just-like-that-tour-2024 SHEROES RADIO PRESENTS: THE ROAD TO JONI We travel to Los Angeles for the first half of Episode 2, where Carmel talks to legendary producer, bassist, and Blue Note Records president, Don Was about his first gig ever at age 12 opening for Joni Mitchell. Don also … Event, Interview September 13, 2024 View event interview Bonnie Raitt, her band bring night of pure enjoyment to Findlay Toyota Center On Friday, Sept. 6, the Findlay Toyota Center played host to one of the most influential musicians of her time, Bonnie Raitt. Raitt, who is a critically acclaimed roots and blues musician who mixes a bit of rock, folk and … Concerts, Reviews September 11, 2024 View concerts reviews Welcome Return to GR: The heartrending, uplifting musical mastery of Bonnie Raitt The renowned, award-winning guitarist and singer transfixed a sold-out crowd at Meijer Gardens on Wednesday night. The review and photo gallery at Local Spins. As always, Bonnie Raitt can sing like an angel and play the slide guitar like nobody’s … Concerts, Reviews June 27, 2024 View concerts reviews Bonnie Raitt upholds her timeless talent, enduring appeal at MGM Fenway Bonnie Raitt upholds her timeless talent, enduring appeal at MGM Fenway Bonnie Raitt was 40 when she became a star. It was central to her origin myth; she’d already lived a lifetime or two, both personally and professionally, before 1989′s … Reviews, Concerts June 16, 2024 View reviews concerts Bonnie Raitt fills The Met with rock and remembrance The singer-songwriter icon took us from her days at the Main Point all the way up to present day in a stellar return to Philly. On Friday night, Bonnie Raitt and her band brought their Just Like That… tour to … Concerts, Reviews June 11, 2024 View concerts reviews Bonnie Raitt remains at top of her game at NJPAC concert “Oh my gosh, what would we do without soul music!” said Bonnie Raitt, before singing her own soulful “Nick of Time” at her June 5 concert at Prudential Hall at NJPAC in Newark. Testifying to the power of music itself … Reviews, Concerts June 9, 2024 View reviews concerts Bonnie Raitt hits the right notes for fans of all ages at Albany’s Palace Theatre ALBANY — Bluesy legend Bonnie Raitt performed to an eager, busy crowd Tuesday at the Palace Theatre. The theater was packed, and the seats were filled with a wide spectrum of sweaty bodies on this roasty summer evening — everyone … Concerts, Reviews June 5, 2024 View concerts reviews Raitt place, Raitt time
Local favorite Bonnie Raitt returns for a concert at MGM Music Hall at Fenway.Bonnie Raitt can’t be summed up easily. Some people might view her as a sassy blues singer, some as a no-nonsense social activist, and some as an observant balladeer who writes deeply serious songs such as “Nick of Time” (a … Interview June 4, 2024 View interview Mavis Staples’ 85th Birthday Salute Brings Out Chris Stapleton, Hozier, Black Pumas, Bonnie Raitt and Other All-Star Acolytes If we had the ability to assess who is the most beloved figure in music — not in overall numbers, but sheer adoration, per capita and per peer — it likely wouldn’t be Taylor or Beyoncé but Mavis Staples, who … Friends, Reviews, Event, Concerts April 21, 2024 View friends reviews event concerts mavis-staples Julia Gets Wise with Bonnie Raitt
Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-DreyfusBonnie really enjoyed speaking recently with Julia Louis-Dreyfus for an episode of her terrific podcast, Wiser Than Me. They talk about performing live, the experience of external vs. internal validation, and managing grief among many other things. Don’t miss this … Interview April 3, 2024 View interview The blues never had a greater champion than Dick Waterman The blues never had a greater champion than Dick Waterman In the music business, they often refer to performers as “the talent” and their recordings as “product.” Dick Waterman, the Boston-bred agent, promoter, and photographer who died Jan. 26 at … Friends February 1, 2024 View friends dick-waterman 
Duke Levine Talks Touring with Bonnie Raitt & the Eternal Tone Hunt Duke Levine’s resume is filled with a catalog of stellar solo albums, high-profile sideman gigs, and essential session work. We have Tom Bukovac to thank for making this interview happen, as he had requested Duke on a recent session here … Interview, Friends December 4, 2023 View interview friends Watch Bonnie Raitt’s Only Sit-In With The Grateful Dead
The acclaimed slide guitarist joined the legendary band on New Year’s Eve 1989.Grateful Dead guitarists Jerry Garcia and Bob Weir were both known to play slide guitar on various songs within the band’s live repertoire. Listen to early versions of “Row Jimmy” for examples of Garcia’s slide playing. Some early versions of … Concerts, Friends November 8, 2023 View concerts friends jerry-garcia Review: Goosebumps, hankies and a standing ovation for an emotional but tired Bonnie Raitt in Minneapolis
It was the first theater appearance in the Twin Cities in this century for the longtime Minnesota favorite.Bonnie Raitt is one of us. Well, almost. We sure treat her like she is. And she reciprocates. “I get emotional when I’m here,” she said on Wednesday night at the sold-out State Theatre in Minneapolis. Then the memories started … Concerts, Reviews October 12, 2023 View concerts reviews just-like-that-tour-2023 minnesota 
Bonnie Raitt pays tribute to John Prine, Paul Cebar, Hamm’s Beer at Riverside Theater The first generations of rock and rollers didn’t have long-term career plans; maybe they hoped they’d die before they got old, or maybe they figured on some day getting haircuts and getting real jobs. Now in their 70s and 80s, … Reviews, Concerts October 11, 2023 View reviews concerts Roots legend Raitt runs emotional gamut
Grammy-winning guitarist delivers the blues, ballads and banter at the BurtIt started with a standing ovation. And by the end of Bonnie Raitt’s sold-out concert at Burton Cummings Theatre Saturday night, the excited crowd had risen three more times for the acclaimed roots artist. Raitt, 73, is on the tail … Concerts, Reviews October 1, 2023 View concerts reviews winnipeg Bonnie Raitt leaves SOEC crowd mesmerized The highly-anticipated Bonnie Raitt show in Pentiton easily lived up to its expectations. The 13-time Grammy Award winner played to a sold-out South Okanagan Events Centre, Friday, combining a greatest hits show with numbers from her most recent album, Just … Concerts, Reviews September 23, 2023 View concerts reviews just-like-that-tour-2023 Bonnie Raitt may be best known for slide, but she’s an expert fingerpicker, too
and her Americana-indebted style will improve your acoustic playingIn this video and tab lesson, we unpack the acoustic fingerstyle approach of one of America’s great songwriters, and give you ideas for how to embellish chords and use inversions. A legend in the worlds of roots, blues, folk and … Reviews September 6, 2023 View reviews 
“Bonnie allows you to play what you feel and solo the way you like – there’s room for that, and it’s really refreshing”
Meet Duke Levine, the latest guitar ace in Bonnie Raitt’s formidable live lineupA player who found his thrill on the Telecaster, Levine is a fine instrumentalist in his own right, who has honed his chops with a number of major artists – not least Otis Rush Bonnie Raitt has been a constant … Biography, Interview, Friends September 2, 2023 View biography interview friends duke-levine Fine at 50: Bonnie Raitt’s “Takin’ My Time” There are so many people in the music business who never ever get the attention they deserve (and too many who get a lot more attention than they should, but that is another story). Bonnie Raitt is at the top … LP, Reviews August 19, 2023 View lp reviews media takin-my-time How To Play Guitar Like Bonnie Raitt By Shawn Leonhardt for Guitar Tricks and 30 Day Singer There are a few different musical eras of the singer-songwriter and guitarist Bonnie Raitt. Some know her for her early folk and slide blues hits; in the early ’90s, she … Friends August 13, 2023 View friends 
Something to Gush About Maia Sharp, a musician who’s written songs for Bonnie Raitt, Cher, Edwin McCain, Art Garfunkel, Keb’Mo’ and more, opened the show as people were still finding their seats. Thankfully, some talkers got emphatically shushed into silence, so all could, undisturbed, … Concerts, Reviews July 4, 2023 View concerts reviews maia-sharp Concert Review: Freihofers Saratoga Jazz Festival (Day 2) @ SPAC, 06/25/2023 No umbrellas, no problem. Sunday’s second half of the 46th Freihofers Saratoga Jazz Festival felt as warm-summery as Saturday felt cool-swampy, when fans dodged puddles deep enough to swim across. No, no, I’m goofing, and with relief. Bonnie Raitt closed … Concerts, Reviews June 27, 2023 View concerts reviews saratoga-jazz-festival Live review: Bonnie Raitt at Bridgewater Hall Fresh off her shock win at the Grammys, Bonnie Raitt visited the Bridgewater Hall as part of her UK tour Perhaps the most memorable moment of the Grammys 2023 was the shock Song of the Year win. The nominees included … Reviews, Concerts June 16, 2023 View reviews concerts 
Live Report: Bonnie Raitt brings her ‘Just Like That’ tour to Dublin’s Vicar Street Having won three GRAMMYs at the 65th Annual Awards in February, Bonnie Raitt shows her Irish fans she’s still on top. “It’s fun being 73, isn’t it?” As quick-witted and charismatic as ever, blues legend Bonnie Raitt neither looks nor … Reviews, Concerts June 12, 2023 View reviews concerts vicar-street The Blues Show with Cerys Matthews – BBC Sounds Cerys’ weekly round up of the blues you need to hear, from all around the world and in all shapes and sizes! This week Cerys chats to 13-time Grammy winner Bonnie Raitt. Raised in Los Angeles, Bonnie started playing guitar … Interview June 5, 2023 View interview bbc2 Bonnie Raitt review – a blues fireball in full bloom London PalladiumWith typically charismatic fervour and to a star-studded audience, the master of heartbreak brilliantly honours her singular path through modern music. Guilty!” a lone voice cries out from the back of London Palladium, where blues legend Bonnie Raitt has … Concerts, Reviews June 4, 2023 View concerts reviews just-like-that-tour-2023 london-palladium How to Play Bonnie Raitt’s Grammy-Winning Story-Song “Just Like That” With its character-driven narrative and fingerpicking guitar, “Just Like That” taps into Raitt’s love of the folk ballads of her songwriting contemporaries. Though Bonnie Raitt is best known as an interpreter, putting her indelible stamp on songs like John Prine’s … Reviews May 31, 2023 View reviews song-of-the-year grammy just-like-that 
Live Review: Mavis Staples, Bonnie Raitt @ Darling Harbour Theatre
An unforgettable performance by two outstanding legends!Two weeks after Mavis Staples last visited Australia, the world completely shut down. At 80 years old, it was understandably feared that this may have been the very last chance we got to spend an evening with this certified soul … Reviews, Concerts April 12, 2023 View reviews concerts mavis-staples australia Live Review: Bluesfest Day Four (Sunday, 9 April) Day four of Bluesfest was another massive day of talent punctuated by the classic Bonnie Raitt Crowd participation was just as central to Mavis Staples’ performance as her genre-defining voice. Even early numbers like Handwriting on the Wall had the … Reviews, Concerts April 10, 2023 View reviews concerts australia byron-bay-bluesfest Grammy-winning song hits close to home for Bonnie Raitt’s bassist
Maui resident James Hutchinson knows firsthand the meaning of ‘Just Like That’When Bonnie Raitt received the Grammy Award for Song of the Year for “Just Like That” in February, her band’s longtime bass player, James “Hutch” Hutchinson, was watching on TV in Los Angeles. Raitt had earlier won Grammys for Best … Awards, Friends, Interview March 30, 2023 View awards friends interview hutch-hutchinson song-of-the-year grammy just-like-that 
Tim Davern: Just Like That A Grammy-winning song reminds Dr. Tim Davern of the life-and-death miracle of organ transplants. This past February, I was surprised and delighted that Bonnie Raitt won song of the year at the Grammys against stiff competition from several pop star … Awards March 17, 2023 View awards song-of-the-year just-like-that ‘I’m 73 and it shows’: The blues legend who beat Taylor Swift and Harry Styles There was a twist at the end of this year’s Grammy Awards. After a parade of youthful and spangled pop stars rose to the podium for various honours, the Song of the Year prize went to one Bonnie Raitt, the … Awards March 13, 2023 View awards just-like-that song-of-the-year grammy Watch Bonnie Raitt leave B.B. King in awe with a series of stunning slide solos at the House of Blues Chicago in 2004
King once said that Raitt was the “best damn slide player working today”B.B. King, a man who knew a thing or two about blues guitar playing, once said that – in his view – Bonnie Raitt was the “best damn slide player working today.” It’s an opinion few argued with at the … Reviews, Friends, Event March 8, 2023 View reviews friends event b-b-king house-of-blues 
6 Things To Know About Bonnie Raitt: Her Famous Fans, Legendary Friends & Lack Of Retirement Plan A Special Benefit for the GRAMMY Museum’s Music Education Programs To celebrate her incredible wins at this year’s GRAMMY Awards, including Song Of The Year, Best American Roots Song and Best Americana Performance, the GRAMMY Museum is thrilled to welcome … Awards, Interview March 6, 2023 View awards interview grammy song-of-the-year Brandi Carlile Praises Bonnie Raitt’s ‘Ability to Speak to the Every Man’ While ‘Pushing Radical Concepts’
"Bonnie is a fantastic activist, speaker and leader. I have so much respect"This Women’s History Month, Brandi Carlile is honoring Bonnie Raitt. Long before she was the Grammy winner the world knows today, Carlile, 41, says she stood outside of Raitt’s concert at the Puyallup Fair nearby her hometown in Washington because … Friends, Activism March 6, 2023 View friends activism activism brandi-carlile environment Bonnie Raitt: David Crosby’s favourite singer of all time The late David Crosby was a man famed for his hot takes. From his days in The Byrds to his final moments, expressing his opinions freely was a key part of his brand. Crosby’s thoughts came in many forms over the years. … Friends March 5, 2023 View friends david-crosby 
Four Lessons From Bonnie Raitt’s GRAMMY Win Music professionals and fans alike were stunned earlier this month when 73-year-old Bonnie Raitt took home the GRAMMY Award for Song of The Year. Here are some lessons you can take to heart. This year’s GRAMMY Awards nominee list was … Awards February 24, 2023 View awards grammy just-like-that song-of-the-year 
Defending the Grammys: Harvey Mason Jr. Makes His Case Recording Academy CEO Mason responds to Grammys criticism — and previews a TV special celebrating hip-hop’s 50th anniversary From yet another Beyoncé snub for Album of the Year to fan-roundtable segments that some viewers found cringe-inducing, this year’s Grammys sparked … Awards February 20, 2023 View awards grammy ‘Just Like That’ Bonnie Raitt strikes a blow for the solo songwriter Bonnie Raitt sat up straight with her mouth agape in surprise when she heard her name announced as winner of the Song of the Year Award at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. She looked as if the … Reviews February 12, 2023 View reviews just-like-that song-of-the-year grammy Raitt Uses Grammy Win to Raise Social Awareness
Bonnie Raitt has used her surprise win at the Grammy Awards to draw attention to the issue of organ transplantsBonnie Raitt accentuated the positive, while ignoring the negative, in her latest response on social media following the controversy which surrounded her surprise win at the 65th Grammy Awards. Raitt sent shockwaves through popular music when her “real-life” roots song … Awards, Event February 12, 2023 View awards event just-like-that song-of-the-year grammy Bonnie Raitt Reveals the Emotional Story Behind Her Grammy-Winning Song ‘Just Like That’
The singer opened up about the touching responses to her win and shared the inspiration for the lyrics.Bonnie Raitt made quite the impression at this year’s Grammy Awards, where she took home the honors for Song of the Year and Best American Roots Song for “Just Like That,” as well as Best Americana Performance for “Made Up Mind.” … Awards February 11, 2023 View awards just-like-that song-of-the-year grammy organ-donor 
10 Legendary Albums You Didn’t Know Feature Bonnie Raitt Even before Bonnie Raitt took home the Grammy for Song of the Year on Feb. 5, she was a decades-long hitmaker. And before that, she was an in-demand session musician, collaborating with other artists on their own hits. Raitt had … Reviews February 11, 2023 View reviews Bonnie Raitt says she’s ‘been so deeply moved’ by outpouring love after major Grammys win
After winning song of the year, the singer thanked those who have shared their stories and experience with organ donation.The 2023 Grammy Awards was a night to remember for Bonnie Raitt. The singer-songwriter won song of the year for “Just Like That,” surprising audiences and even herself. Raitt, 73 — who was up against artists like Lizzo, Taylor Swift, … Awards, Friends, Event February 11, 2023 View awards friends event just-like-that john-prine song-of-the-year grammy organ-donor The 10 best Bonnie Raitt songs Across more than 50 years in the music industry, Bonnie Raitt has stood toe to toe with the giants of rock and blues. With a smokey voice and a shock of red hair, Raitt could have easily just been another roots-infused singer … Reviews February 11, 2023 View reviews 
Top 10 Bonnie Raitt Songs Bonnie Raitt was born into music on November 8, 1949, in Burbank, California. Growing up with her father, Broadway actor John Raitt, and mother, pianist and singer, Marge Goddard, performing was already in her genes. By the time she was … Reviews February 10, 2023 View reviews just-like-that song-of-the-year 
Just Like That, Bonnie Raitt comes rocking back Yes, Bonnie Raitt has won another Grammy, and she talked to Goldmine about the album ‘Just Like That,’ reflecting on love and loss in the 21st century. My little girl, pink and white as peaches and cream is she My … Interview February 9, 2023 View interview Bonnie Raitt Essentials: 11 Songs That Showcase The Breadth And Depth Of The 2023 GRAMMYs Song Of The Year Winner Following Bonnie Raitt’s big night at the 2023 GRAMMYs — where she won three golden gramophones, including the coveted Song Of The Year — GRAMMY.com looks at 11 tracks that showcase the blues icon’s talent. When first lady Dr. Jill … Event, Awards February 9, 2023 View event awards grammy Bonnie Raitt’s keyboardist a ‘fierce defender and fan of Winnipeg’ by Danton Unger Music has taken a Winnipeg-born keyboardist on a path stretching from New Orleans to New York and onto the stage with Grammy Award-winning artist Bonnie Raitt, but he has never forgotten his roots. A proud Winnipegger – … Awards, Friends, Interview February 8, 2023 View awards friends interview song-of-the-year grammy just-like-that Media Backlash to Bonnie Raitt’s Grammy Success
There has been a mixed media reaction to Bonnie Raitt's Song of the Year GrammyBonnie Raitt’s shock win in the prestigious Song of the Year category at the 65th Grammy Award, for “Just Like That,” was for many the triumph of the seemingly-lost art of crafted song-writing which reflects the trials and tribulations of … Awards February 7, 2023 View awards song-of-the-year grammy just-like-that Bonnie Raitt’s shocking Grammy win caps legendary career
The 'Something to Talk About' singer has earned 13 Grammys over 50-year careerWatch the latest video at foxnews.com After winning a 2023 Grammy Award for song of the year, Bonnie Raitt reveals which artists have inspired her throughout her legendary career. Bonnie Raitt took home a Grammy on Sunday for song of … Awards, Reviews February 7, 2023 View awards reviews grammy song-of-the-year Bonnie Raitt facts: Singer’s age, husband, family, songs and career explained Bonnie Raitt is one of the most respected musicians of her generation. Fans were in uproar in 2023, when she was described as an “unknown blues singer” by some publications, after winning a Grammy Award for Song of the Year, … Biography February 7, 2023 View biography grammy Bonnie Raitt on surprise Grammy win over Taylor Swift, Harry Styles: ‘I’m just bowled over’ Few people were as dumbfounded as Bonnie Raitt when she won the prize for song of the year at the 65th Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 5. The Bay Area-based singer beat out pop royalty like Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, … Awards February 6, 2023 View awards song-of-the-year grammy The Moms Who Lived Bonnie Raitt’s Grammy-Winning Song
“Just Like That” was inspired by the story of a cardiac transplant recipient who let his donor’s mother listen to her dead child’s heartbeat.As Bonnie Raitt tells it, the inspiration for her Grammy-winning Song of the Year, “Just Like That,” was a TV segment in which a mother listened to the beat of her dead son’s heart in a transplant recipient’s chest. “I … Event, Awards February 6, 2023 View event awards song-of-the-year just-like-that Bonnie Raitt’s Grammy-Winning Song of the Year Tells Story of a Mother and Her Child’s Heart Recipient On Sunday, February 5, Bonnie Raitt took home the Grammy for Song of the Year for her self-penned song, “Just Like That.” “Just Like That” tells a story of a mother’s journey after the loss of a child, the healing … Benefits, Activism, Friends, Reviews February 6, 2023 View benefits activism friends reviews organ-donor 
Bonnie Raitt Wins Song of the Year for “Just Like That” at Grammy Awards. And “Just Like That,” Bonnie Raitt takes home Song of the Year at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony, hosted Sunday night (Feb. 5). “I’m so surprised, I don’t know what to say,” Raitt said in her acceptance speech. “This … Awards February 6, 2023 View awards song-of-the-year grammy just-like-that Bonnie Raitt’s latest Grammy-winning song was recorded in a Bay Area studio
Raitt lives in both Marin County and Southern California, dividing her timeThough Bonnie Raitt now holds more than a dozen Grammy awards, she certainly seemed surprised to win song of the year at Monday night’s celebration. When the singer and songwriter’s name was called — by none other than first lady … Awards February 6, 2023 View awards marin-county sausalito bay-area 
The Meaning Behind Bonnie Raitt’s Grammy-Winning Song “Just Like That” On Sunday night (Feb. 5), Bonnie Raitt took home Grammy Awards for Best Americana Performance and Best American Roots Song. There was one award she did not expect to win – Song of the Year for her 2022 hit, “Just … Reviews, Awards February 6, 2023 View reviews awards song-of-the-year grammy just-like-that Bonnie Raitt wins Grammy for cover of Manitoba band’s song by Kayla Rosen American singer Bonnie Raitt took home three Grammy Awards this weekend, including one for a cover she did of a Manitoba band’s song. On Sunday, Raitt won the Grammy for Best Americana Performance for “Made Up Mind,” … Reviews, Awards, Friends February 6, 2023 View reviews awards friends grammy made-up-mind bros-landreth Stunning Win for Bonnie Raitt at the Grammy Awards
Bonnie Raitt paid a special tribute to her old friend the late John Prine after winning Song of the Year at the Grammy AwardsA sentimental ballad inspired by a mother’s real-life grief won Song of the Year at the 2023 Grammy Awards and finally gave an Americana artist true recognition as a song-writer after more than 50 years of recording and performing. Singer-songwriter … Awards February 6, 2023 View awards just-like-that john-prine song-of-the-year grammy Bonnie Raitt, Sheryl Crow, Quavo Shine a Light on Fallen Legends in Grammy Tribute Performance Bonnie Raitt, Sheryl Crow, Quavo, and Kacey Musgraves were among the artists to take part in tribute performances to the late Christine McVie, Takeoff, and Loretta Lynn at the 2023 Grammy Awards. Country star Musgraves opened the medley with a … Event February 6, 2023 View event grammy christine-mcvie songbird Why Bonnie Raitt Deserved Song of the Year at the Grammys When Bonnie Raitt’s name was called by presenter Jill Biden for Song of the Year at the Grammys on Sunday night, many on social media responded with confusion and even disgust. “Stop giving random people awards challenge,” wrote one user. … Awards, Reviews February 6, 2023 View awards reviews grammy john-prine song-of-the-year “Just Like That”: The Powerful Meaning Behind Bonnie Raitt’s Surprise Grammy Winner When the Grammy Awards aired on Sunday night, there were more than a few surprises. One of the biggest surprise wins was for Song of the Year, a prestigious Grammy often considered one of the Big Four awards along with … Reviews, Awards February 6, 2023 View reviews awards song-of-the-year grammy just-like-that Bonnie Raitt Says She Is ‘Always Really Proud to be Acknowledged’ amid 2023 Grammy Nomination
Raitt is nominated for four Grammys, including song of the year for "Just Like That"Bonnie Raitt is just happy to be included at the Grammys this year. “It’s nice to represent the oldsters!” she joked as she talked to PEOPLE’s Janine Rubenstein and Jeremy Parsons on the red carpet at the Grammys Sunday night. … Awards February 5, 2023 View awards just-like-that songbird song-of-the-year grammy Bonnie Raitt Unexpectedly Wins Song of the Year for ‘Just Like That’ at Grammys 2023
"I don't write a lot of songs but I'm so proud that you appreciate this one," Raitt said in her speechBonnie Raitt took home the award for Song of the Year for “Just Like That” at the Grammys. “This is just an unreal moment,” Raitt said in her speech. “Thank you for honoring me, the only academy that surrounded me … Event, Awards February 5, 2023 View event awards grammy john-prine song-of-the-year Sheryl Crow, Mick Fleetwood and Bonnie Raitt Perform ‘Songbird’ in Christine McVie Tribute at 2023 Grammys
In a touching ode to Fleetwood's late bandmate, the trio played the 1977 Fleetwood Mac tune, one of McVie's own compositionsMick Fleetwood, Sheryl Crow and Bonnie Raitt paid a touching tribute to Fleetwood Mac‘s late songbird Christine McVie at the 65th Grammy Awards. Fleetwood, 75, Crow, 60, and Raitt, 73, took the stage Sunday night at Crypto.com Arena in Los … Event February 5, 2023 View event christine-mcvie grammy Bonnie Raitt’s face said it all: She was shocked to win 2023 Grammys’ song of the year A “surprised” and “totally humbled” Bonnie Raitt received the Grammy Award on Sunday for song of the year. The legendary singer appeared stunned when she won the prize for her song “Just Like That” and got a standing ovation from … Awards February 5, 2023 View awards song-of-the-year grammy just-like-that Bonnie Raitt Talks with David Remnick You couldn’t write a history of American music without a solid chapter on Bonnie Raitt. From her roots as a blues guitarist, she’s created a gorgeous melange of rock, R. & B., blues, folk, and country—helping to establish a new … Interview February 3, 2023 View interview grammy Marin’s Bonnie Raitt heads to the Grammys, recognized as a songwriter at last
Long renowned as an interpreter, she has quietly built a catalog of her own. Up for song of the year on Sunday, she talked about her nominated track, “Just Like That,” and a lifetime onstage.Bonnie Raitt is no stranger to the Grammys, which will be awarded Sunday in Los Angeles. She has won 10 of them since 1979, and she has also been a frequent presenter and performer on the show, befitting a musician … Interview January 31, 2023 View interview just-like-that Inside The Life And Career Of Bonnie Raitt Today, Bonnie Raitt is a music industry veteran, but once upon a time, she was just another 8-year-old kid with a Stella guitar that she got as a Christmas present from her family, according to Raitt’s website. The daughter of … Biography January 8, 2023 View biography In Clearwater, Bonnie Raitt digs deep and pulls out gem of a sold-out show
She’s not getting older, she’s getting better.I hope I’m at least half as cool and lively as Bonnie Raitt is when I’m 73 years old. The longtime, veteran, blues-rock star brought her current, eight month-long tour to a close Saturday at Clearwater’s superb Ruth Eckerd Hall … Reviews, Concerts November 21, 2022 View reviews concerts clearwater ruth-eckerd-hall Bonnie Raitt brings the blues to Birmingham, shouts out local advocacy group on stage BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — She gave Birmingham something to talk about. On Wednesday night, a day after the 10-time Grammy winner turned 73, Bonnie Raitt brought the blues to the Magic City. And she brought a lot more, too. During … Reviews, Concerts November 10, 2022 View reviews concerts marc-cohn Celebrate Bonnie Raitt’s Birthday By Watching Her Guest-Filled 2002 ‘Austin City Limits’ Appearance
See Bonnie welcome John Prine and more for her second 'ACL' appearance.By Nate Todd Bonnie Raitt was born on this date in 1949. The renowned guitarist and singer-songwriter hails from Los Angeles but also has close ties with Boston, Philadelphia, New York and Austin. Texas has a rich blues tradition and … Reviews November 8, 2022 View reviews john-prine roy-rogers oliver-mtukudzi austin-city-limits Best Bonnie Raitt Songs: 20 Bluesy Classics
Whether it’s an original or a song she has adopted and made her own, Bonnie Raitt’s ability to realize a lush soundscape out of words is extraordinary.Bonnie Raitt’s lengthy career has been defined by her deft ability to occupy the liminal spaces of her life and art. Her vocals and slide guitar are forever unbound between prior iterations of herself and where she currently chooses to … CD, Reviews, LP November 8, 2022 View cd reviews lp media Q&A: Bonnie Raitt talks laundry, sad songs and a Houston blues legend
More than 50 years into her storied career, singer and guitar whiz Bonnie Raitt brings a new album full of sweet stories to HoustonThe last time Bonnie Raitt visited Houston for a show, she was opening for James Taylor and plugging an album titled “Dig in Deep.” She hits the Smart Financial Centre in Sugar Land as the headliner this time with another … Interview November 3, 2022 View interview Bonnie Raitt Looks Back on a Lifetime of Texas Friends Receiving a lifetime achievement award might lead to some introspection, a look back at the milestones which made a person worthy of recognition. For Bonnie Raitt, who earned such honors from the Recording Academy earlier this year, it allowed for … Interview, Friends November 1, 2022 View interview friends texas Bonnie Raitt At A Heartfelt Peak Above all, one golden attribute renders our species worth saving: a capacity for compassion, to see the world through another’s eyes, and to feel it with a shared heart. It’s the rare empathetic genius whose music can evoke, exalt and … Reviews October 23, 2022 View reviews just-like-that activism 
Bonnie Raitt – The Bob Lefsetz Podcast Hear Bonnie’s in-depth conversation with Bob recorded last week for the latest episode of The Bob Lefsetz Podcast. When it came down to the great The Beatles versus The Rolling Stones rivalry when she was a kid, where did Bonnie … Interview October 20, 2022 View interview podcast John Prine Finally Gets the Send-Off He Deserved at Nashville’s Week of Tribute Concerts
"You Got Gold" shows delivered a stellar lineup of surprise guests, including Brandi Carlile, Bonnie Raitt, Margo Price, and Kacey MusgravesTO LIVE IN Nashville is to love John Prine, so it never sat right how quarantine robbed the late singer, songwriter, and hometown hero of a proper in-person memorial when he died of Covid complications in April of 2020. Prine … Event, Reviews October 12, 2022 View event reviews john-prine you-got-gold Bonnie Raitt performs as if no one has ever seen the show before Bonnie Raitt joins host Raina Douris Bonnie Raitt has been releasing albums for over half a century. But thanks to something she learned from her father, who was a famous theater actor and singer, when Bonnie’s onstage, she never performs … Concerts, Interview October 7, 2022 View concerts interview npr world-cafe wxpn ‘I’m more mature now’: Bonnie Raitt talks about writing deep lyrics and finding her voice
The trailblazing musician will perform in Grand Prairie on Oct. 8.Today, Bonnie Raitt is rightfully considered one of the greatest guitarists alive, and a poignant singer-songwriter as well. But for years, the music industry had absolutely no idea what to do with her. In 1971, at age 21, she released … Interview October 6, 2022 View interview just-like-that Bonnie Raitt – Bullseye with Jesse Thorn The 1970s were a golden age for the record industry. LPs were flying off the racks. Labels were signing acts, polishing them up and turning them into piles of cash. It was a machine. Artists, especially solo performers, especially younger … Interview October 4, 2022 View interview npr Bonnie Raitt Answers the Proust Questionnaire
The award-winning musician and activist on life on the road, everyday heroes, and reaching enlightenment.When and where were you happiest? As a kid, my summers at camp in the Adirondacks. And as an adult, when I’m onstage. What is your favorite journey? Away from chaos and toxicity to more joy and peace. What is … Interview September 28, 2022 View interview Bonnie Raitt and Mavis Staples sizzle and soar at San Diego concert showcasing vital American roots music By George Varga There is nothing outwardly professorial in appearance or demeanor about Bonnie Raitt and Mavis Staples, whose joint 2022 tour concluded Tuesday night in San Diego with a sold-out concert at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. But … Concerts, Reviews September 28, 2022 View concerts reviews just-like-that-tour-2022 Bonnie Raitt Brings a Big Heart and a Big Voice to the Bowl
Evocative Vocals and Timeless Tunes Bring a Uniquely Joyful Noise to Santa BarbaraBonnie Raitt Brings a Big Heart and a Big Voice to the Bowl With a set list that covered her 51-year career and ranged from ballads to blues to countrified rock, Bonnie Raitt was a definite crowd-pleaser at her September … Concerts, Reviews September 26, 2022 View concerts reviews just-like-that-tour-2022 mavis-staples Bonnie Raitt and Mavis Staples Roar Through a Heroines’ Double-Header at the Greek: Concert Review Bonnie Raitt and Mavis Staples Roar Through a Heroines’ Double-Header at the Greek If the planet was under threat of annihilation from beyond, and we had to present our divine or interplanetary overlords with just two musical emissaries to make … Concerts, Reviews September 25, 2022 View concerts reviews mavis-staples Bonnie Raitt Releases New Product and..”Just Like That” Raised in Los Angeles in a climate of respect for the arts, Quaker traditions, and a commitment to social activism. A Stella guitar given to her as a Christmas present launched Bonnie on her creative journey at the age of … Reviews, Biography September 23, 2022 View reviews biography just-like-that Bonnie joins Dave Cobb on Southern Accents Radio Bonnie joins Dave Cobb on #SouthernAccentsRadio Saturday, 9/17 at 4pm PT / 6pm CT to talk about her latest album, ‘Just Like That…’ and play music from some of her Americana and Blues heroes. Open Apple Music, tap Radio, and … Event, Interview September 17, 2022 View event interview audio dave-cobb How Bonnie Raitt Fine Tuned Her Style With ‘Give It Up’ Stardom was never on Bonnie Raitt‘s radar. From the beginning of her career, she was mostly concerned with the craft of live performance. “I personally don’t have any ambition to be any big hot stuff,” she told Sing Out! in 1972. “I … Reviews, LP September 10, 2022 View reviews lp media give-it-up 5 Deep Cuts From Bonnie Raitt You Should Be Listening To There’s something indescribable about Bonnie Raitt’s music. Whether it’s the stellar line-up of guest musicians in her recording sessions, or her own unparalleled playing and singing—whatever the x factor is, you can feel it from the second you queue up … CD, LP September 7, 2022 View cd lp media Duke Levine – Bonnie’s New Guitar Man After 29 years on the road, Bonnie Raitt guitarist George Marinelli decided to take a break. Stepping into the role will be Boston native Duke Levine. The youngest of five, Levine had older brothers with Stones and Beatles records along … Friends September 1, 2022 View friends just-like-that-tour-2022 
Concert Review: Bonnie Raitt is Timeless I first heard Bonnie Raitt’s velvety falsetto on my mom’s worn Magnavox boombox when I was 10 years old. I was immediately captivated by “Give It Up or Let Me Go,” the opening track off Raitt’s 1972 sophomore album Give … Concerts, Reviews August 25, 2022 View concerts reviews just-like-that-tour-2022 mavis-staples 
Bonnie Raitt and Mavis Staples in a WW Bubble Walla Walla – Two legends performed last Tuesday at Walla Walla’s newest music venue. Gospel singer Mavis Staples opened the show, followed by blues guitarist and singer Bonnie Raitt at the Wine Country Amphitheater. W3Concerts, with partners CMoore Concerts and … Concerts, Reviews August 25, 2022 View concerts reviews just-like-that-tour-2022 Review: Bonnie Raitt With Mavis Staples at Red Butte Garden On Aug. 13, 2022, the Red Butte audience enjoyed a beautiful evening of advanced studies in the School of Rock. Mavis Staples enlightened us with songs from her 74-year career in gospel and soul and Bonnie Raitt delivered lessons in … Concerts, Reviews August 15, 2022 View concerts reviews On a hot night in Lincoln, Bonnie Raitt’s performance might have been hotter Bonnie Raitt clearly loves playing Pinewood Bowl and the 2,500 or so who made it to the Pioneers Park amphitheater Tuesday clearly love her, too. Taking the stage at 8:15 p.m., with “Made Up Mind.” the first of a handful … Concerts, Reviews August 3, 2022 View concerts reviews just-like-that-tour-2022 Review: Bonnie Raitt gets friendly, frisky and emotional in her return to Minnesota
In her first Gopher State headline gig since 2016, the Hall of Famer gave shout-outs to many local musicians.WAITE PARK, Minn. — Before Bonnie Raitt even sang a note at the Ledge Amphitheater on Friday night, she exposed her deep Minnesota roots. “Minnesota!” she declared when she hit the stage. “Nice to be back. What a beautiful venue.” … Concerts, Reviews July 30, 2022 View concerts reviews mavis-staples just-like-that-tour-2022 REVIEW: Bonnie Raitt, Mavis Staples offer a night to remember Bonnie Raitt made waiting through the pandemic worthwhile. Playing at the Orpheum Theatre Saturday night, she reminded us why live music is so important and why you can’t take magic moments for granted – or embrace them through a cellphone … Concerts July 30, 2022 View concerts mavis-staples just-like-that-tour-2022 
Before stop at Orpheum in Sioux City, Bonnie Raitt says the secret to longevity is being willing to ‘prove yourself every night’ In the world of music, Bonnie Raitt considers herself a “character actor.” “I never wanted to be No. 1 or No. 2,” she explains. “You’d watch so many artists flame out after one or two hits. I wanted to be … Interview July 30, 2022 View interview just-like-that-tour-2022 How does Bonnie Raitt ease the pain in fraught times? By singing songs and watching animal videos The pain in Bonnie Raitt‘s voice was palpable over the phone. Not the I-Can’t-Make-You-Love-Me agony, but the life-as-we-know-it-is-getting-so-hard suffering. The reversal of Roe v. Wade for women’s rights, the war in Ukraine, voting rights restrictions, the murder of George Floyd, climate … CD, LP, Interview July 28, 2022 View cd lp interview media just-like-that Bonnie Raitt and Mavis Staples bring joy to Madison in the nick of time Treasure the legends. At first I wasn’t planning to go see Bonnie Raitt and Mavis Staples at Overture Hall on Tuesday night. I’ve seen both of them before, didn’t really know their new albums, it was a Tuesday night. The … Reviews, Concerts July 27, 2022 View reviews concerts mavis-staples Bonnie Raitt looks to the uplifting stories when writing songs in a trying time
Classic hits and new compositions will be part of the crossover artist’s Ravinia concert — as will old friend Mavis Staples.An average person will live 2.2 billion seconds in their lifetime — and in just one of them, everything can change. It’s one of life’s great mysteries that gave Bonnie Raitt pause while writing her latest masterpiece, “Just Like That … Interview July 24, 2022 View interview mavis-staples How a Quaker summer camp inspired Bonnie Raitt’s music career
Bonnie Raitt on Grammys lifetime achievement award, says she's grateful to receive a lifetime achievement award from the Recording Academy while she's still touring. (April 3) APBonnie Raitt returns to the Queen City July 19 at the Andrew J. Brady Music Center. Amassing 10 Grammy awards over her 50-year career, including the Lifetime Achievement Award, her authentic vocal style and virtuosic slide guitar can be found … Interview July 18, 2022 View interview charles-brown 
New album, fresh accolades fuel Bonnie Raitt’s year After more than 50 years of recording, a dozen Grammy Awards and a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, Bonnie Raitt has plenty of laurels to rest on. But that didn’t make the pandemic shutdown easy to live through. … Interview July 15, 2022 View interview just-like-that-tour-2022 The Writer’s Block: Bonnie Raitt Makes John Prine Proud with Her Story Songs Behind the Song: John Prine “Hello in There” From an affinity for The Gift of the Magi and early 20th century short stories by O. Henry and reflecting on the loss of friend John Prine, who died on April 7, 2020, and … Interview July 4, 2022 View interview down-the-hall john-prine just-like-that Paul Ingles – Talk Music With Me – Bonnie Raitt: JUST LIKE THAT Host Paul Ingles A return visit to Paul Ingles’ studio by Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and unofficial, but undisputed, American Treasure, Bonnie Raitt. Who gives listeners a guided tour through her 2022 album release –JUST LIKE THAT – … Interview June 28, 2022 View interview just-like-that A Call from Bonnie Raitt: A story of love, loss and inspiration | GUEST COMMENTARY My wife Joan deeply loved Bonnie Raitt, as a musician and as a role model. Joan always saw Bonnie as a wonderfully strong, outspoken and progressive, independent woman. Growing up, I admired Bonnie Raitt as well, for her social justice … Friends, Activism June 23, 2022 View friends activism 8 Great Moments From Bonnie Raitt’s Steamy Summer Solstice Return to New York City at a New Peak in Her Six-Decade Career
"I love coming back to the Beacon," declared Raitt, opening a two-night stand at the Manhattan theater, touring behind her new charttopping album `Just Like That...'On the evening of the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, Bonnie Raitt opened a two-night stand at New York’s Beacon Theatre Tuesday (June 21) with a performance packed with its own superlatives. It was the most funky, … Concerts, Reviews June 22, 2022 View concerts reviews just-like-that-tour-2022 At Leader Bank Pavilion, Bonnie Raitt’s excellence is no surprise Bonnie Raitt is nothing if not generous, and during her 90 minutes onstage at Leader Bank Pavilion Friday night, that characteristic showed up again and again. She made sure the audience knew who was playing with her by introducing her … Reviews, Concerts June 18, 2022 View reviews concerts just-like-that-tour-2022 Review: Bonnie Raitt reconnects with her Philly fan base at the Mann The ‘Just Like That… Tour’ brought Philadelphia favorite Raitt to town behind her first album since 2016, and Lucinda Williams performed here for the first time since suffering a stroke in 2020. The Bonnie Raitt and Lucinda Williams double bill … Reviews, Concerts June 16, 2022 View reviews concerts just-like-that-tour-2022 Bonnie Raitt Inspires on Album ‘Just Like That…’ Watching a human interest segment on the news in 2018, Bonnie Raitt couldn’t pull away from the story of a woman who donated her child’s organ and was about to meet the recipient of her son’s heart for the first … LP, Interview, CD June 9, 2022 View lp interview cd media just-like-that Bonnie Raitt – Love In Action Love in action Bonnie Raitt is an artist who has long relied more on the very good reviews and praise of her colleagues than on cheerful sales figures. Ever since her self-titled debut in 1971, she has been praised for … Interview June 7, 2022 View interview just-like-that Bonnie Raitt, Blues Sister: Her Life And Times In Eight Songs When an icon drops her first album in six years, you sit up and take notice. Bonnie Raitt made her earliest record a half-century and more ago, in August 1971. She was 21 and could easily have been carded; the … Interview June 7, 2022 View interview Bonnie Raitt’s radiance and Lucinda Williams’ determination make for a durable double bill
A review of a durable double bill of Bonnie Raitt and special guest Lucinda Williams, live at the Tennessee Theater in Knoxville, Tennessee, May 29, 2022.Bonnie Raitt and special guest Lucinda Williams Live at the Tennessee Theater in Knoxville, Tennessee, May 29, 2022 Given the fact that any chance to see Lucinda Williams or Bonnie Raitt individually makes for an enticing opportunity, having these two … Reviews, Concerts June 2, 2022 View reviews concerts lucinda-williams 
Spotlight On: Bonnie Raitt Bonnie had the pleasure of speaking with Sheroes Radio host Carmel Holtwhile on the road. Carmel is a veteran radio … Interview May 28, 2022 View interview Ryman Auditorium Designated a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Landmark
A multi-year partnership between the Ryman Auditorium and the Rock Hall was also announced, including a daytime tour exhibit.Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, now in its 130th year, is one of country music’s most revered performance spaces. But on Thursday (May 26), the Ryman was honored for its impact on rock ‘n’ roll, when the Rock & Roll Hall of … Concerts May 27, 2022 View concerts ryman Listening Party: Bonnie Raitt on ‘Just Like That…’ Hosted by Alison Stewart All Of It with Alison Stewart is a live daily conversation about culture and the culture in and around New York City. Follow All Of It on Instagram and X and Facebook Since her 1971 self-titled … Interview May 26, 2022 View interview just-like-that Bonnie Raitt’s Just Like That… Expands a Legendary Catalog
Taking stock of the blues and roots hero’s extensive career ahead of her visit to the RymanReleasing more than 20 albums during one’s career is an extraordinary feat in itself. But to do so with the spirit and virtuosity of Bonnie Raitt is another thing entirely. The beloved singer-songwriter and guitar slinger has racked up accolade … LP, Reviews, CD May 25, 2022 View lp reviews cd media just-like-that-tour-2022 Just Like That: An Interview with James “Hutch” Hutchinson Blues and roots icon Bonnie Raitt recently released her 21st studio album, entitled Just Like That… Comprised of a mix of original songs and covers, the music is just as powerful and pensive as she has ever made. The album … Interview, Friends May 20, 2022 View interview friends hutch-hutchinson just-like-that-tour-2022 Bonnie Raitt gives The Bros. Landreth something to talk about
Winnipeg brothers open tour in Hamilton on June 3Dave and Joey Landreth were still in their early 20s when they met Bonnie Raitt backstage at the Winnipeg Folk Festival in 2014. They had just released their debut album under the name The Bros. Landreth and were all but … Friends May 19, 2022 View friends made-up-mind ‘60 Songs That Explain the ’90s’: Bonnie Raitt Knows Love (and Heartbreak) Bonnie Raitt has been a lot of things—a blues singer, a rock singer, arguably a jazz singer, occasionally a country singer, and eventually a blockbuster pop singer—and on “I Can’t Make You Love Me,” she pronounced herself the purveyor of … LP, Reviews, CD May 18, 2022 View lp reviews cd media i-cant-make-you-love-me A conversation with Bonnie Raitt
All Songs ConsideredJewly Hight from member station WNXP talks with Bonnie Raitt about the folk-and-blues legend’s new album Just Like That… and how she’s navigated five decades of storied music-making. About The Author Source: © Copyright NPR – WNXP Interview May 8, 2022 View interview just-like-that Bonnie Raitt: “I didn’t see anybody play slide, so I just figured it out in my room – and I put the bottleneck on the wrong finger!” The blues-rock master takes us inside her bold new album, Just Like That…, and charts her never-ending journey through the world of slide guitar Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Bonnie Raitt returns to some of her beloved musical and … Interview May 6, 2022 View interview Bonnie Raitt: ‘I have never forgotten the warm bath I got in the Netherlands’ Everything suddenly changed, also for blues musician Bonnie Raitt, in 2020. After more than fifty years of making music and performing, she came home just like everyone else. How did she get through the days? “I think every musician will … Interview May 5, 2022 View interview marin-county Learn to Play Slide Like Bonnie Raitt An in-depth look at the subtle artistic and technical elements behind her celebrated and highly emotive slide playing. Looking back on the years I spent developing as a guitarist, I often kick myself for having taken certain musicians for granted … Reviews May 3, 2022 View reviews slide Bonnie Raitt extends the boundaries of her signature sound with ‘Just Like That’ More than 50 years after the release of her first album, Raitt’s voice remains a subtle instrument: earthy with an ache around the edges. Its sly intimacy is, as always, a deep pleasure. Transcript DAVE DAVIES, HOST: This is FRESH … Reviews, CD, LP May 2, 2022 View reviews cd lp media just-like-that The Queen of Slide on a lifetime’s commitment to music with guts and roots Broadway babe turned blues teen with a bottle on her flipping-off finger, she lived fast ’til Prince put her right. Now, at 72, she sees clearer than ever. “John Lee Hooker was so cool at this age,” says Bonnie Raitt. … Interview May 2, 2022 View interview magazine Bonnie Raitt ends recording hiatus with Just Like That… This has been a good year for Bonnie Raitt. Last month, she was presented with the Icon Award at the Billboard Women in Music event. This month, during the Grammy Awards, she received the Lifetime Achievement Award. This month also … Reviews April 29, 2022 View reviews just-like-that Review: Another Raitt-ing Bonanza Bonnie Raitt/Just Like That/Redwing3.5 Out of Five Stars Just like that, your life can change, Bonnie Raitt notes in the title track of her sumptuous new album, Just Like That… While that may signal ominous overtones for some—those living in … Reviews April 29, 2022 View reviews just-like-that Bonnie Raitt Fell in Love With the Blues
The legendary singer-songwriter returns from a pandemic hiatus with a heartfelt new albumMost listeners don’t associate the singer Bonnie Raitt with Broadway musicals, but she grew up steeped in them. Her father, John Raitt, was an actor who starred in “Oklahoma!” ”Carousel” and “The Pajama Game.” Her mother, Marge Goddard, was a … Interview April 29, 2022 View interview just-like-that Just Like That – Bonnie Raitt Folk and Tumble album reviews of the latest studio and live record releases from folk, Americana, blues, and country artists across the world. Ringing slide guitar and soulful vocals combine on ‘Just Like That’ to make Bonnie Raitt’s new release … CD, Reviews, LP April 26, 2022 View cd reviews lp media just-like-that 
Just Like That… Six years since her last studio album, the veteran singer-songwriter and slide guitarist returnswith a collection of robust professional rock that may inspire deep dives into her back catalog. If the young feel hard and forget fast, adults feel hard … Reviews, CD, LP April 26, 2022 View reviews cd lp media just-like-that Bonnie Raitt gives moving performance at Merrill Auditorium Concert review WHAT: Bonnie Raitt and NRBQ WHERE: Merrill Auditorium, Portland REVIEWED: April 23 The 72-year-old singer and songwriter delivers her signature blend of sensitive folk, slow-burn blues, and catchy pop to a sold-out audience. On Saturday night in Portland, … Concerts April 24, 2022 View concerts nrbq just-like-that-tour-2022 Bonnie Raitt visits Bull Moose record shop on Record Store Day 2022 for a Q&A! Press Herald music columnist Aimsel Ponti interviews music legend Bonnie Raitt in front of a live audience at the Scarborough location of Maine record store chain Bull Moose on Saturday, Record Store Day, before Raitt’s sold-out show at Merrill Auditorium … Interview, LP, Event April 24, 2022 View interview lp event media record-store-day just-like-that Bonnie Raitt soars ‘Just Like That’ on new album and savors her fans’ feedback: ‘It’s absolutely gratifying’ The new Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award winner is eager to hit the road again. During the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown, she paid her production crew after her tours were canceled. ‘It was the right thing to do,’ she says Bonnie Raitt … Interview April 24, 2022 View interview just-like-that-tour-2022 On ‘Just Like That…,’ Bonnie Raitt is a model of continuity Since the start of her career, Bonnie Raitt’s performance of roadhouse rockers, pop ballads, funky sophistication and plenty else has evidenced a deep understanding of mutuality and its absence. Her new album, Just Like That…, is out April 22. What … Interview April 22, 2022 View interview just-like-that npr Bonnie Raitt still giving them something to talk about: ‘I will speak my mind’ Last month, at the Billboard Women In Music gala in Inglewood, Calif., Bonnie Raitt dedicated a quiet, dignified performance of John Prine’s Angel From Montgomery to the women of Ukraine. Later, during her acceptance speech for the Billboard Icon Award, … Interview April 22, 2022 View interview just-like-that Bonnie on CBC LISTEN q with Tom Power Get ready to meet the artists you’re talking about, and the ones you’ll soon love. Whatever you’re into — be it music, TV, film, visual art, theatre or comedy — q is there. Expect deep insight, and big surprises. Because … Interview April 22, 2022 View interview just-like-that We’ve Got A File On You: Bonnie Raitt We’ve Got A File On You features interviews in which artists share the stories behind the extracurricular activities that dot their careers: acting gigs, guest appearances, random internet ephemera, etc. Bonnie Raitt has, infamously, had one of the stranger career … Interview April 22, 2022 View interview just-like-that prince ‘Sweet Forgiveness’ Paved the Way for Bonnie Raitt’s Just Desserts 45 Years Ago Sweet Forgiveness (1977) was Bonnie Raitt’s first breakthrough album, laying the groundwork for ‘Nick of Time’ and beyond. There can be no second act without a great first one. Everybody loves a redemption story. The short version of Bonnie Raitt’s … Reviews, CD, LP April 22, 2022 View reviews cd lp media sweet-forgiveness Bonnie Raitt Faces Mortality With Compassion and Hope
On her latest album, “Just Like That…,” the singer-songwriter brings new depth to songs of love and loss.Just Like That – NYT Critic’s Pick Who would expect a Bonnie Raitt song to start like this? “Had the flu in the prison infirmary,” she sings in “Down the Hall,” from her new album, “Just Like That…,” which arrives … Reviews, LP, CD April 21, 2022 View reviews lp cd media just-like-that Bonnie Raitt on Her New Album, Recovery as a Long Game, and a Post-Quarantine Return to Touring — Just in the Nick of Time Touring behind her new album “Just Like That,” with guests like Mavis Staples, Raitt says, “I wanted to pack the bill with some legendary performers that probably won’t be around forever — including me” Actually, she can make us love … Interview April 21, 2022 View interview just-like-that-tour-2022 Bonnie Raitt takes nothing for granted 50 years in: ‘I’m just grateful this month is happening’ Bonnie Raitt on Grammys lifetime achievement award Bonnie Raitt says she’s grateful to receive a lifetime achievement award from the Recording Academy while she’s still touring. (April 3) The silvery forelock and inquisitive eyes that signal Bonnie Raitt is in … Interview April 21, 2022 View interview lifetime-achievement-award icon-award Bonnie Raitt – Just Like That…
Diverse, expertly crafted and resilient - with Just Like That..., it's clear that veteran Bonnie Raitt is nowhere near running out of gas.“You take a good look at my face / You will see my future is still bright” sings Bonnie Raitt on her first release in six years. After listening through, it’s clear she’s not bragging. At an effervescent 72 years … CD, Reviews, LP April 20, 2022 View cd reviews lp media just-like-that Bonnie Raitt Tells Apple Music About New Album ‘Just Like That…’
Musical Upbringing, What She Admires About The Current Generation of Female Artists, Time Spent with Prince, and MoreBonnie Raitt joins Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1 for an in-depth conversation about her expansive career and 18th new album out this Friday, ‘Just Like That…’. She tells Apple Music about her musical upbringing growing up in Los Angeles, … Interview April 20, 2022 View interview just-like-that Album: Bonnie Raitt – Just Like That…
Top Raitt - after six years, a new album from the first lady of the bluesThere aren’t too many musicians, male or female, who made it into Rolling Stone‘s list of the “100 Greatest Singers of All Time”, and “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time”. Indeed, the former was overwhelmingly male, the latter included only … Reviews April 20, 2022 View reviews just-like-that Sunday Conversation: Bonnie Raitt, An American Treasure, On New Music, Dylan, Activism And More It’s only April, but Bonnie Raitt has already had a massive 2022. Thus far this year Raitt has been awarded a Grammy Lifetime Achievement honor and the Billboard Women In Music Icon title. Of course to everyone in the industry, … Interview April 17, 2022 View interview just-like-that-tour-2022 covid activism LIVE: Bonnie Raitt / NRBQ @ Palace Theatre Bonnie Raitt drew a full house to the Palace Theatre on Good Friday, April 15. The blues-rock legend was competing with Passover and Easter weekend but still managed to fill the venue to the brim with fans. With opening band … Concerts, Reviews April 16, 2022 View concerts reviews Same hair, new purpose: Bonnie Raitt is living for the ones she’s lost
With her new album, the guitar legend maintains her lifelong passion for love and justice.Sex, soul, slide, selflessness.” Melissa Etheridge’s first four words were carefully chosen when she inducted Bonnie Raitt into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2000. As if to underscore that last one, she followed with a gag that … Interview April 15, 2022 View interview just-like-that Bonnie Raitt unveils songs from new album in Syracuse, shouts out local songwriter The abrupt halt to touring and recording activity in 2020 left a steeping collection of song ideas on Bonnie Raitt’s back burner. After being forced to cancel all her shows, including a tour of Canada with James Taylor, Raitt decided … Reviews, Concerts April 14, 2022 View reviews concerts syracuse The Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry Inducts ‘Nick of Time’ in 2022 Bonnie’s album, Nick of Time, (released in 1989) has been inducted as one of 25 audio recordings for this year’s National Recording Registry! The Library of Congress will be preserving Nick of Time as a recording that helped shape our … Awards April 13, 2022 View awards nick-of-time Bonnie Raitt – WTF with Marc Maron Podcast Bonnie Raitt doesn’t feel the need to slow down. With the release of her 18th studio album and the start of an eight-month world tour, the prolific singer-songwriter knows what it’s like to make the most of your opportunities. Bonnie … Interview April 11, 2022 View interview just-like-that Bonnie Raitt’s bandmate says they’re all ready to get onstage again, as tour comes to Syracuse Last Friday, James “Hutch” Hutchinson let his exuberance about getting back on stage with Bonnie Raitt overflow when he posted on Facebook: “If you’re up tonight at 11:30 or so, check us out on Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Afterward, Hutchinson, who … Friends April 10, 2022 View friends hutch-hutchinson Bonnie Raitt Brings a Soulful Groove to ‘Made Up Mind’ on ‘Kimmel’
Song will appear on her upcoming album Just Like That…Bonnie Raitt appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live to perform her recent single “Made Up Mind,” which dropped in February. Raitt showcased the mid-tempo, bluesy tune — which she self-produced — alongside her band. “Made Up Mind,” a reworking of a … Event April 8, 2022 View event jimmy-kimmel 5 songs that inspired Bonnie Raitt Bonnie Raitt learned from the world’s greatest blues musicians – and became one of them herself. Here she reveals five tracks that helped turn her into a mean guitar slinger. Learning her craft from the likes of Mississippi Fred McDowell … Interview April 7, 2022 View interview mississippi-fred-mcdowell aretha-franklin bob-dylan Bonnie Raitt Has Something to Talk About
After snagging a Lifetime Achievement Grammy, the rocker shares with AARP what keeps her going stronger than everIn the liner notes to Bonnie Raitt’s new album, Just Like That, she lists 14 people she loves who died in the last few years — from musical peers like John Prine to her nephew, Miles Raitt. The causes range … Interview April 6, 2022 View interview just-like-that grammy 
Bonnie on The Record Store Day Podcast with Paul Myers From the people who created Record Store Day, The Record Store Day Podcast with Paul Myers is an informative, record store-centric interview show featuring conversations with great guests talking about records, record stores and experiences in the physical retail space. … Interview April 5, 2022 View interview just-like-that record-store-day ‘I’m living for the ones who didn’t make it’
Bonnie Raitt on her unquenchable thirst for musicAs she wins a lifetime achievement Grammy at 72, the US singer who crossed blues with pop is still determined to support artists who never got their dues Bonnie Raitt’s story begins in a childhood bedroom in Burbank, California. By … Interview April 1, 2022 View interview just-like-that 
Just Like That … Bonnie Raitt Is Back With New Album, Tour Bonnie Raitt has spent the better part of her 72 years on this planet not just playing, recording and touring behind her classic American roots-based music, but living as an activist in support of environmental and peace movements. To say … Interview March 28, 2022 View interview just-like-that Bonnie talks to Bruce Headlam on Broken Record Podcast Bonnie Raitt is many things—a Rock ‘n Roll Hall-of-Famer, an incredible blues guitarist, an underrated songwriter, and a fierce advocate for social justice. Bonnie was offered her first record deal as a college student in 1971 after a reporter saw … Interview March 16, 2022 View interview Bonnie Raitt – Questlove Supreme We are joined by Grammy Award winner Bonnie Raitt on this week’s episode of Questlove Supreme. She joins Team Supreme to discuss carrying on Blues traditions and making sure pioneers got paid. Bonnie also explains why she cannot perform a … Interview March 9, 2022 View interview podcast 
Bonnie Raitt sits in Blues legend Bonnie Raitt shares some of her favourite tracks, ahead of receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s Grammys. Bonnie plays songs from the likes of Howlin’ Wolf, Sippie Wallace, Shemekia Copeland, and many more. PLAYLIST Son House … Event March 7, 2022 View event bbc2 Bonnie Raitt Addresses Ukraine Crisis at 2022 Billboard Women in Music Event: ‘My Heart Is Heavy’ She performed “Angel From Montgomery” before accepting the Icon Award. Bonnie Raitt, who was honored with the Icon Award at the 2022 Billboard Women in Music event held Wednesday (March 2), took two opportunities to bring up the crisis in … Awards March 2, 2022 View awards The Top 17 Bonnie Raitt Quotes Bonnie Raitt recently announced a new solo LP, Just Like That…, and fans are thrilled. Raitt, of course, is one of those cherished songwriters and performers that we all love and all have at least one special memory of whether … Reviews February 25, 2022 View reviews quotes ‘I Don’t Feel Any Urgency to Finish’
Bonnie Raitt on Her Groundbreaking CareerFor more than fifty years, she’s seamlessly melded music and activism, inspiring contemporaries and newcomers alike with her guitar-playing prowess. Bonnie Raitt resides among the redwoods. She had always dreamed of living in Northern California like one of her heroes, … Photography, Interview February 25, 2022 View photography interview icon-award 
Bonnie Raitt – Nick of Time Each Sunday, Pitchfork takes an in-depth look at a significant album from the past, and any record not in our archives is eligible. Today, we revisit Bonnie Raitt’s 1989 blockbuster comeback, a genre-fluid album about love, disappointment, and aging. In … CD, Reviews, LP January 16, 2022 View cd reviews lp media nick-of-time grammy Any Day Woman: 50 Years of Bonnie Raitt
With her eponymous 1971 debut, the California-born guitar legend was disrupting the template the others were establishing from the very startBonnie Raitt is as organic as rubbing two sticks together. And while both can produce a spark, the album catches fire with much greater ease. Released 50 years ago this season and brimming with unstoppable style, the album is a … LP, Reviews, CD December 12, 2021 View lp reviews cd media bonnie-raitt Bonnie Raitt to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award From Recording Academy She will join the rest of the 2021 Special Merit Award recipients, which were announced nearly a year ago. The below article was updated on Tuesday, Jan. 18, to reflect the new show date and location. The 72-year-old Raitt just … Awards December 9, 2021 View awards Blues legend Bonnie Raitt’s Minnesota-made debut album turns 50 Here’s something to talk about: Before becoming one of the best blues guitarists in the biz, winning 10 Grammys, and entering the Rock and Roll of Fame, Bonnie Raitt began her recording career right here in Minnesota. In 1971, Raitt … CD, Reviews, LP November 16, 2021 View cd reviews lp media lake-minnetonka spider-john-koerner willie-murphy NPR Music Listening Party: John Prine NPR turns 50 this year, and we’re marking it by looking back on some other things that happened in 1971. It was that year that songwriter John Prine released his debut album. Prine died in 2020. For its 50th anniversary, … Interview September 23, 2021 View interview john-prine angel-from-montgomery Five Reasons Bonnie Raitt is a Guitar Legend Here’s why the blues guitar phenom continues to be a leading light. B.B. King called her the “best damn slide player working today.” Indeed, with a glass slide on the second finger of her left hand, Bonnie Raitt coaxes a … Biography September 7, 2021 View biography fender stratocaster mississippi-fred-mcdowell muse Bonnie Raitt: favorite songs from each album As I’ve done before for Bob Dylan, Elvis Costello, Lou Reed and Stevie Wonder, I am currently sharing a song a day, on Facebook, from each Bonnie Raitt album in chronological order. I started with her self-titled 1971 debut album … Reviews August 25, 2021 View reviews A Guide To: Bonnie Raitt In the glow of Bonnie Raitt’s lifetime as a universally adored stateswoman of blues-rock, it’s a little strange to think that her records were once on a downward slide from critical acclaim to the bargain baskets. After her exciting emergence … Biography June 28, 2021 View biography How Bonnie Raitt Built on Her Comeback With ‘Luck of the Draw’ It wasn’t unreasonable to wonder how Bonnie Raitt could follow up her long-awaited breakthrough on 1989’s Nick of Time. Even Bonnie Raitt wondered. So, rather than heading to a gala ceremony where she’d win a slew of Grammy Awards, including … LP, Reviews June 25, 2021 View lp reviews media luck-of-the-draw Bonnie Raitt, Indigo Girls Appear on ‘No More Pipeline Blues (On this Land Where We Belong)’ “The song and the music video are also like prayer offered in ceremony, asking for strength, justice, and preservation” — Winona LaDuke Bonnie Raitt and the Indigo Girls are among the many voices featured on “No More Pipeline Blues (On this Land Where … Activism April 20, 2021 View activism pipeline Top 10 Bonnie Raitt Songs Bonnie Lynn Raitt was born on November 8, 1949 in Burbank, California. Her parents were both in the entertainment industry. Her father, John Raitt was a headline singer in Broadway musicals like Carousel and Oklahoma, and her mother Marge Goddard … Reviews April 8, 2021 View reviews Album ReCue – Bonnie Raitt: 1971 Leading up to WFUV’s 1971 Throwback Thursday on March 25 — dedicated to albums celebrating their 50th anniversary this year — all month on “Album ReCue” we’ll be taking a deep dive into some of the ’71 releases that mean … Reviews March 1, 2021 View reviews Bonnie Raitt Bassist James “Hutch” Hutchinson – Off The Road – HPR’s All Things Considered Today our Off the Road series welcomes longtime Bonnie Raitt bassist, and sometime Maui resident James “Hutch” Hutchinson. All Things Considered Honolulu Host Dave Lawrence continues the interview series, which features hours of interviews and exclusive musical performances connecting with artists around the world during the … Friends February 12, 2021 View friends Bonnie Raitt joins Tanya’s Table Podcast Oakland-based celebrity chef Tanya Holland is back for another sit-down at “Tanya’s Table,” a podcast that puts cultural, culinary and social issues on the front burner. Bay Area chef Tanya Holland is drawing on the comfort of a home-cooked meal … Interview February 2, 2021 View interview podcast ‘I’m a song catcher’: 60 years of Arhoolie Records, the label for a lost America Now 89, one-time refugee Chris Strachwitz presides over one of the greatest US labels, having removed the stigma from working-class music like blues and zydeco to give a voice to the ignored. The ripple effect of Chris Strachwitz in the … Event, Friends December 9, 2020 View event friends arhoolie mississippi-fred-mcdowell chris-strachwitz Bonnie Raitt honours songwriter Shirley Eikhard for ‘Something to Talk About’ Shirley Eikhard joins singer Bonnie Raitt and reveals the true story behind her hit song ‘Something to Talk About’ on The Morning Show. Global News – The Morning Show with Jeff McArthur and Carolyn MacKenzie – October 6 2020 “I … Friends, Event, Awards October 6, 2020 View friends event awards shirley-eikhard something-to-talk-about Bonnie Raitt: Nick of Time Album ReCue, a part of FUV’s EQFM initiative, takes an on-air and online look back at influential releases by women that altered our perspective not only of the artist, but her invaluable impact on music history. Above, listen to a … Reviews September 28, 2020 View reviews 
Bonnie Raitt Rebounds in the ‘Nick of Time’
REVIEWS: Album RewindsFew career triumphs were as deserved as Bonnie Raitt’s 1989 breakthrough with Nick of Time, her tenth album and first under a new contract with Capitol Records. Her artistic credentials had been established over nearly two decades on stage and … Reviews, CD, LP September 16, 2020 View reviews cd lp media nick-of-time Hear a 21-Year-Old Bonnie Raitt Cover Joni Mitchell’s ‘Woodstock’ Rare bootleg performance was recorded at Syracuse University’s Jabberwocky Club in 1971 Since writing “Woodstock” inside a New York City hotel room, Joni Mitchell‘s counterculture anthem has been covered repeatedly throughout the last 50 years, most famously with Crosby, Stills, … Bootlegs August 14, 2020 View bootlegs media joni-mitchell Bonnie Raitt on the Power of Live Throughout her career, Bonnie Raitt has gained renown for her dynamic live performances as well as her commitment to addressing social injustices. These efforts have continued during the era of the coronavirus pandemic, even as the disease has taken a … Interview July 15, 2020 View interview Bonnie Raitt on Angel From Montgomery while on Debatable Bonnie Raitt shares her reaction to hearing John Prine’s “Angel From Montgomery” for the first time and how she instantly knew she would perform it. For as long as music has been shared, it has also been debated. Alan Light, veteran music … Interview April 14, 2020 View interview angel-from-montgomery john-prine Bonnie Raitt Dedicates Performance of ‘Home’ to John Prine After His Death: ‘Still So Heartbroken’
"God bless you, to that Angel from Montgomery. This one's for John," Bonnie Raitt saidBonnie Raitt is mourning the death of her close friend and collaborator, John Prine. The country-folk singer and songwriter, who was behind classics such as “Angel from Montgomery,” died on April 7 following a battle with the novel coronavirus. He … Friends April 11, 2020 View friends john-prine 
An audience with Bonnie Raitt Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Bonnie Raitt always wanted to play into her 70s like her jazz and blues heroes. “I figured if I kept my chops,” Raitt told me some years ago, “maybe I’d be lucky to be … Interview March 20, 2020 View interview Bonnie Raitt American country blues singer-songwriter Bonnie Lynn Raitt has been making high-class music across five decades, amassing a host of awards and selling albums to a constantly growing band of followers who adore her gritty lyrics, superb guitar playing and lived-in … Biography February 11, 2020 View biography americana 1970s female blues Bonnie Raitt, Rosanne Cash honor Mavis Staples at SFJazz gala Charlie Musselwhite, the veteran blues harp player and bandleader, said Mavis Staples saved him when he was suffering from tuberculosis in the late 1960s. “Listening to the Staple Singers — and the way Mavis went through me — healed me,” … Concerts, Awards, Friends January 31, 2020 View concerts awards friends mavis-staples RIP Marty Grebb
January 2, 2020 was a sad day in the musical world – marked by the untimely passing of Marty Grebb.Grammy Awards 1990© Heather Harris What a tragic beginning to a new year. I’m still stunned at the news of my longtime friend and musical collaborator, Marty Grebb’s sudden passing. I pray he is truly ’smooth sailin,’ free from his … Concerts January 3, 2020 View concerts marty-grebb Bonnie Raitt Remembers Record Exec Joe Smith, Who Signed Her Twice: ‘He Really Nurtured Me as an Artist’ “So sorry to mark the passing of my friend and record company mentor, Joe Smith. For signing me to Warner Brothers Records in 1971 and then to Capitol Records in 1989, I owe both my start and later career breakthrough … Concerts December 12, 2019 View concerts joe-smith Bonnie Raitt: Mistress of the Blues Call her the Queen of Interpretation, Madame Grammy or even Mistress of the Blues. Back in 1995, I had a chance to sit down with Bonnie Raitt, the redheaded California native when she was at the very top of her … Concerts December 3, 2019 View concerts MUSICIANS ON MUSICIANS Bonnie Raitt & Brandi Carlile “She illuminated the path I could have,” Carlile says as she sits down with her hero for the first time. “She taught me I could lead and not apologize.” On a recent L.A. afternoon, Brandi Carlile is talking about the … Interview November 2, 2019 View interview magazine Ed Cherney, Grammy-Winning Engineer for Bonnie Raitt & The Rolling Stones, Dies at 69 Ed Cherney, a Grammy and Emmy-winning engineer, who worked on such seminal works as Bonnie Raitt’s Nick of Time, Eric Clapton’s “Tears in Heaven,” The Rolling Stones’ Bridges to Babylon, Willie Nelson’s My Way and hundreds more, died Tuesday (Oct. 22) from … Friends October 22, 2019 View friends engineer Mark Knopfler and Bonnie Raitt at Madison Square Garden NY The Iconic Holy Temple of Rock and Roll, as Billy Joel once described Madison square Garden, was to be our final destination of this very special tour. The last time we came here was as Dire Straits in February 1992 … Concerts, Reviews September 25, 2019 View concerts reviews madison-square-garden mark-knopfler Bonnie Raitt: The Metro interview
We spoke with the legendary musician ahead of her show at MSG this week with Mark Knopfler.Bonnie Raitt understands that she has been running herself pretty thin these days. In the time since releasing her last album, “Dig in Deep,” in 2016, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, legendary songwriter and singular guitarist has been … Concerts September 23, 2019 View concerts americana Willie Nelson, Bonnie Raitt, and Alison Krauss help pack the Outlaw Fest at the Mann with a 7-hour music extravaganza Everybody loves Willie Nelson, and why wouldn’t they? The pigtailed 86-year-old makes American music that weaves together country, gypsy jazz, Sinatrian saloon songs, and the blues. He’s a genius sui generis interpreter of other people’s songs, and has written some … Concerts September 14, 2019 View concerts Americana Awards 2019: Brandi Carlile, John Prine win big at the Ryman It’s Brandi Carlile’s world. We’re all just livin’ in it. The Highwomen-singing, Tanya Tucker-producing, ovation-earning songwriter brought home Artist of the Year at the 18th annual Americana Honors & Awards ceremony Wednesday night. Carlile led an all-women Artist of the Year … Awards September 12, 2019 View awards Outlaw Music Festival features plenty of toe-tapping performances, stellar sets
Willie Nelson, Bonnie Raitt, Alison Krauss and Osborne Brothers shine during Saturday's stop at Saratoga Performing Arts CenterWillie Nelson’s beat-up blonde guitar, a Martin classical acoustic named Trigger, has been on tour with the country icon since 1969. It shows. The guitar is battered, lined with scratches and grooves, and has a hole above the bridge. Nelson, … Concerts September 8, 2019 View concerts 
Bonnie Raitt brings flavor to Bohemian Nights at NewWestFest Old Town Fort Collins welcomed legendary blues/rock musician Bonnie Raitt Saturday night as part of the three day Bohemian Nights Festival presented by NewWestFest. Blues and Rock singer Bonnie Raitt headlined the second night of the Bohemian Nights Festival after … Event, Concerts August 20, 2019 View event concerts 
Bonnie Raitt’s Lake Minnetonka Beginning Bonnie Raitt’s Lake Minnetonka Beginning Bonnie Raitt is best known for her hits “Something to Talk About” and “I Can’t Make You Love Me.” But back in 1971, she was a 21-year-old kid with a friendly streak, guitar chops, and … Interview July 24, 2019 View interview willie-murphy freebo enchanted-island lake-minnetonka maurice-jacox spider-john-koerner eugene-hoffman 
Inside The 50th Annual Songwriters Hall Of Fame with John Prine and more John Prine is being inducted into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame At the 50th annual Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony last night, two of its newest honorees, John Prine and Justin Timberlake, both of different generations, described the common … Awards, Friends June 14, 2019 View awards friends angel-from-montgomery john-prine I Am (Not) a Diva What comes to mind when you hear the word “Diva”? We’ve found that it’s a word that can go both ways—as praise for an accomplished and magnetic performer, or as a put-down to someone seen as pompous or high-strung. We’re … Concerts June 5, 2019 View concerts 
2019 New Orleans Jazz Fest Day 4 Highlights: Van Morrison and Bonnie Raitt Bring Down the House The 2019 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival brought out the big veteran guns on Sunday (April 28), with career-spanning sets from everyone from Bonnie Raitt and the Indigo Girls to Van Morrison It’s 50th Anniversary of Jazz Fest Storytime … Event, Concerts April 29, 2019 View event concerts 
30 Years of ‘Nick of Time’: How Bonnie Raitt’s ‘Underdog Record’ Swept the Grammys & Saved Her Career Before Nick of Time became perhaps the biggest Cinderella story in Grammy history — as well as the cement to Bonnie Raitt’s now-unshakeable legacy as a singular song interpreter and advocate for the blues tradition, and the soundtrack to so … CD, Awards, Reviews March 21, 2019 View cd awards reviews media nick-of-time 
James Taylor, a master, lets Bonnie Raitt ‘steal the show every night’
Even the headliner at Rupp Arena knew who really ruled the evening.As he got down to business on Wednesday with a near-two hour, hits-laden show full of sublime and unavoidably sentimental tunes spanning over five decades, James Taylor remarked to the audience of 7,200 that one of the greatest pleasures of … Concerts, Reviews February 28, 2019 View concerts reviews james-taylor 
James Taylor, Bonnie Raitt provide comfort and joy at TaxSlayer show MOLINE — If there are two more beautiful, humble, generous, and enduring souls in the pop music business than James Taylor and Bonnie Raitt, I can’t think of any offhand. The two staggeringly talented veterans — he’s 70 and she … Concerts, Reviews February 23, 2019 View concerts reviews james-taylor 
Review: Veterans Taylor, Raitt deliver exquisite show At 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, James Taylor took the stage at Pinnacle Bank Arena to introduce “my favorite performer,” Bonnie Raitt. Three hours later, Raitt and Taylor were again onstage together, closing an exquisite concert by the two veterans who are … Reviews, Concerts February 20, 2019 View reviews concerts james-taylor 
Soft rock legend James Taylor brings chill factor to BOK Center James Taylor has of course seen fire and rain. He saw chill in Tulsa. Fans at BOK Center chilled out Monday night in the presence of a legendary singer-songwriter who put the crowd between a soft rock and a mellow … Reviews, Concerts February 19, 2019 View reviews concerts james-taylor 
Rock Candy: James Taylor and Bonnie Raitt at Verizon Arena If you came of age in the cultural crucible of the late 1960s, like most of the crowd at Verizon Arena last Friday night, James Taylor is the embodiment of the singer-songwriter. With the release of his second album in … Reviews, Concerts February 18, 2019 View reviews concerts james-taylor 
James Taylor, Bonnie Raitt play to each other’s strengths at Erwin Center On paper, it’s not necessarily obvious that James Taylor and Bonnie Raitt would be such compatible touring partners that they’d spend a couple of years on the road together. She’s grounded in blues, funk and soul; his core is folk, … Reviews, Concerts February 14, 2019 View reviews concerts james-taylor 
In Columbia, James Taylor and Bonnie Raitt Showed They’re Aging With Ease James Taylor, Bonnie Raitt; Colonial Life Arena, Columbia; Feb. 8, 2019 James Taylor and Bonnie Raitt are legendary performers, but neither has been particularly culturally relevant for nearly 30 years. And it would appear that suits them just fine. It … Reviews, Concerts February 12, 2019 View reviews concerts james-taylor 
Bonnie Raitt on Aretha Franklin: ‘The Most Influential Artist in My Life’
How the Queen of Soul shaped Raitt’s musical identity – and taught her how to deal with love and betrayalBy Patrick Doyle Raitt and Franklin, who sang together in 1993 Mark Zaleski/AP/REX/Shutterstock / Jeffrey Davy/REX/Shutterstock I am so saddened by the loss of our beloved Queen of Soul, Aretha. She has always been my favorite and the greatest singer I’ve ever heard. Along with Ray Charles, she has been the most influential artist in my life. She brought the raw passion and beauty of gospel and the deepest blues, irrepressible rhythm to every note she sang. In songs like … Friends August 16, 2018 View friends aretha-franklin 
James Taylor, Bonnie Raitt serenade KeyBank Center By Ben Siegel James Taylor’s soothing simplicity satisfies at KeyBank Center Like a scoop of ice cream on an oppressive summer night, James Taylor is a magical salve. He always makes our lives seem a little easier, a little calmer, … Reviews, Concerts July 2, 2018 View reviews concerts james-taylor 
How sweet it was: James Taylor and Bonnie Raitt charm the Big Gig crowd By Lori Fredrich It’s not often you experience a show put on by two musical veterans whose combined experience comprises nearly a century. But last night’s American Family Insurance Amphitheater show featuring James Taylor and special guest Bonnie Raitt offered … Reviews, Concerts June 29, 2018 View reviews concerts james-taylor 
James Taylor and Bonnie Raitt deliver playful, electric show at the ‘X’
REVIEW: Following her surgery, they have an emotional show at the X.This rarely happens at a big-time arena concert: The headliner comes out at the beginning and introduces the equally famous opening act. James Taylor made an exception on Friday at Xcel Energy Center, taking the stage to welcome “my dear … Concerts June 22, 2018 View concerts james-taylor 
Pop Quiz: Bonnie Raitt reveals the song that makes her shiver By Aidin Vaziri Bonnie Raitt, whose hits include “I Can’t Make You Love Me” and “Something to Talk About,” will spend most of this year away from her Marin County home, playing a mix of solo shows and stadium co-headliners … Interview, Benefits March 17, 2018 View interview benefits 
Bonnie Raitt interview: Catching up with the Northern California music legend
Singer-songwriter-musician Bonnie Raitt has concerts set in San Jose and Oakland.By Jim Harrington | jharrington@bayareanewsgroup.com | Bay Area News Group More than 40 years after scoring her first hit with 1977’s “Runaway,” Bay Area music legend Bonnie Raitt is still making some of the most intriguing and engaging music of … Interview March 13, 2018 View interview International Folk Alliance Kicks Off 30-Year Celebration With Awards Show Written By Lynne Margolis The most moving moment of the awards show that kicked off the 30th annual Folk Alliance International conference Wednesday night in Kansas City, Missouri, was a 49-year-old concert clip featuring an artist who passed away five … Awards February 15, 2018 View awards peoples-voice-award 
Turning The Tables Listening Party: Women Of Roots And Americana On this episode of World Cafe, we discuss Bonnie Raitt’s 1989 release Nick of Time. In July , NPR Music published Turning The Tables, its list of The 150 Greatest Albums By Women released during the “classic album era,” defined … Reviews December 1, 2017 View reviews nick-of-time 
Little Kids Rock Honors Elvis Costello and Bonnie Raitt
Who Likens Cutting Music Education to a ‘Criminal Act’by Rob LeDonne Little Kids Rock founder David Fish said it best: "The world is a f--ked up place right now," he noted on stage at New York's Playstation Theater last night. "But in these days of discord, dissonance and distraction, I'm constantly reminded by a truth that is as old as the human family itself: music can bring people together in ways that virtually nothing else can." Honoree Bonnie Raitt speaks onstage during the Little Kids Rock Benefit 2017 … Concerts, Benefits, Awards October 19, 2017 View concerts benefits awards little-kids-rock 
Bonnie Raitt ‘savors every moment’ at Alberta Bair Theater By Jaci Webb With all her swagger and soul, Bonnie Raitt won over a packed house Wednesday at the Alberta Bair Theater, giving her first performance here in over two decades. Raitt praised the venue and the fans, who … Concerts September 7, 2017 View concerts 
Review: James Taylor, Bonnie Raitt deliver summer night delight at DTE By Gary Graff, gary.graff@oakpress.com, @GraffonMusic on Twitter INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP -- “You got your hands on the right ticket,” James Taylor told the DTE Energy Music Theatre crowd at the start of his concert there with Bonnie Raitt on Tuesday night, Aug. 8. And it was certainly hard to argue otherwise. A pair of veteran, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame-inducted performers, each packing a lengthy repertoire of enduring material, is, after all, the perfect formula for a summer amphitheater show. … Concerts, Reviews August 9, 2017 View concerts reviews james-taylor 
James Taylor and Bonnie Raitt Make a Perfect Fit at Toyota Center By Jack Gorman James Taylor, Bonnie RaittToyota CenterAugust 1, 2017 Houstonians had other entertainment options other than live music on a Tuesday night, with the red-hot Astros barreling towards the playoffs and playing at Minute Maid just up LaBranch Street … Concerts, Reviews August 2, 2017 View concerts reviews james-taylor 
Bonnie Raitt draws from a lifetime of music Bonnie Raitt’s “Unintended Consequence of Love,” which opens her latest album, “Dig in Deep,” is obviously sung from the perspective of a woman challenging her drifting partner to reengage in their relationship. Though, as written, the song also sounds like … Interview July 31, 2017 View interview 
James Taylor and Bonnie Raitt make a pretty good pair at PPG Paints Arena Scott Mervis / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette “You’re still sexy!” It was just a lone voice from the crowd, directed not at New Kids on the Block — that was two weeks ago — but James Taylor, who brought a churning urn … Concerts, Reviews July 16, 2017 View concerts reviews james-taylor 
Taylor and Raitt strike a harmonious note in Newark
The veteran singer-songwriters share a bill, and the stage, at the Prudential Center.by Jay Lustig, Special to The Record © Michael Karas /Northjersey.com 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. … Concerts, Video, Reviews July 7, 2017 View concerts video reviews media james-taylor newark 
Review: James Taylor, Bonnie Raitt dazzle Tanglewood crowd By Chris Dondoros Special to The Republican As any concertgoer who has watched James Taylor perform at Tanglewood over the course of his four-decade relationship with the venue may know all too well, it isn’t truly summer in the Berkshires … Concerts, Friends, Reviews July 5, 2017 View concerts friends reviews james-taylor tanglewood 
‘In this moment:’ James Taylor and Bonnie Raitt will take the stage at Tanglewood By Clarence Fanto, Special to The Eagle LENOX — At some point during his Tanglewood shows on Monday and Tuesday night, James Taylor will bring on a surprise guest to share the spotlight before a capacity crowd of about 18,000 … Event July 1, 2017 View event james-taylor tanglewood 
Bonnie Raitt Live in Edmonton June 17th 2017 by acidica Saturday night I went to the Bonnie Raitt show at the Jubilee Auditorium here in Edmonton. This was my second time seeing Bonnie in concert. The first time I saw here was in 1998 when she opened … Concerts, Reviews June 22, 2017 View concerts reviews 
Road warriors James Taylor, Bonnie Raitt team up this summer By Leanne Italie, The Associated Press NEW YORK — James Taylor might just be the happiest road warrior touring today, so what makes him happier? Bringing on old friend Bonnie Raitt this summer for concerts that include the ultimate in … Interview June 12, 2017 View interview james-taylor Living legend Bonnie Raitt slides into Vancouver Stuart Derdeyn Bonnie Raitt June 19, 8 p.m. | Queen Elizabeth Theatre Tickets and info: From $79.50 at Ticketmaster.ca Bonnie Raitt wants to set the record straight. It seems somewhat unnecessary. When you have 10 Grammy Awards … Interview June 10, 2017 View interview canada 
ROCKINGHAM: Bonnie Raitt still bringing on those tears … like a poster of an old rodeo I last saw Bonnie Raitt 19 years ago in Vancouver. I remember it well. Her version of “Angel from Montgomery” was so moving it brought tears to my eyes. At the time, I thought it probably had to do with … Concerts, Reviews June 7, 2017 View concerts reviews canada 
Bonnie Raitt learned her craft from country blues greats The singer-songwriter, who will return to the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts on June 9, says she wasn’t aware of how much impact she’s made during her career. A master of the Stratocaster, 10-time Grammy Award recipient Bonnie Raitt … Interview June 3, 2017 View interview canada Veteran musician Bonnie Raitt says the secret to her longevity is staying in the grooves she loves
Blues, rock and roots legend Bonnie Raitt plays Centennial Hall Saturday in support of her latest album, Dig in Deep. Royal Wood is also on the bill.Forty-seven years later and Bonnie Raitt is still rocking. The 67-year-old blues, rock and roots star whose music, voice and guitar prowess continue to inspire new generations of performers, is at Centennial Hall Saturday with special guest Royal Wood. Hers … Interview June 2, 2017 View interview canada 
Bonnie Raitt charms NAC audience Lynn Saxberg, Ottawa Citizen Like most touring artists, blues legend Bonnie Raitt has a recent album to promote – the excellent Dig In Deep – but she did a lot more than flaunt a batch of new songs during a … Concerts, Reviews June 2, 2017 View concerts reviews canada 
Bonnie Raitt: Queen of Bottleneck Guitar (and run-on sentences)
Bonnie Raitt plays the Centre in the Square in Kitchener June 7.Waterloo Region Record She’s as down-to-earth and humble as you might imagine, as thoughtful and intelligent as the blues-roots-rock hybrid she’s been playing for almost 50 years. But the most distinctive thing about Bonnie Raitt is that she talks in … Interview June 2, 2017 View interview canada Bonnie Raitt still giving them ‘Something To Talk About’
Bonnie Raitt will perform in Hamilton June 6.Back during the height of her career — shortly after she swept the 1990 Grammys with her breakthrough album “Nick of Time” — Bonnie Raitt found herself inundated with demo tapes from aspiring songwriters. So much so, that Raitt used … Interview May 27, 2017 View interview eikhard canada How Bonnie Raitt’s pursuit of the blues led her to world music The phrase “world music” was first coined as a marketing term about 30 years ago. Initially it was just a way to organize music from around the globe so people could find it and buy it. Since then, a lot of … Interview May 25, 2017 View interview afropop world-music 
James “Hutch” Hutchinson – Groove Royalty James “Hutch” Hutchinson is respected far and wide for his musical versatility and long experience playing with top-tier acts. After taking some classes at the Berklee College of Music while gigging in bands around Boston, the 17 year old decided … Friends May 18, 2017 View friends hutch-hutchinson 
The Last Word: Bonnie Raitt on Blues Heroes, Father John Misty, Trump ‘Dismay’
Singer-songwriter also talks growing up Quaker and the “twisted sense of humor” she shares with fellow musiciansBonnie Raitt was a little nervous before she and James Taylor played Boston’s Fenway Park in 2015, a venue bigger than she’s used to performing at. “The sound was great. I saw what a difference those high-def screens make. There wasn’t … Interview May 12, 2017 View interview 
Recharged Bonnie Raitt digs in deep for latest tour
She kicks off a North American tour with a stop in Montreal at L’Olympia on May 31.There’s just no stopping Bonnie Raitt. The level of consistency she brings to just about every album and concert is almost unparalleled in a business where so many artists of her era have ceased to create new music, opting instead … Interview May 10, 2017 View interview 
Southern Documentary Project ‘Shake ‘Em On Down’ focuses on Fred McDowell’s bottleneck blues with Bonnie Raitt Shake ‘Em On Down: The Blues According to Fred McDowell A Documentary Film by Joe York & Scott Barretta B.B. King, Muddy Waters, Robert Johnson, Howlin’ Wolf. When it comes to Delta blues, there’s no shortage of well-known names to … Friends, Movies April 18, 2017 View friends movies mississippi-fred-mcdowell dick-waterman 
Almost 50 years and 20 albums on with Bonnie Raitt By Anna Wilson Trying to track both the recording and touring history of Bonnie Raitt is like trying to track the history of the British monarchy – it’s extensive, involved and incredibly successful. The American blues singer has toured … Concerts April 3, 2017 View concerts dig-in-deep-tour australia 
Bonnie’s the boss: Raitt rocks out the Blaisdell Concert Hall Success is a wonderful thing, but too much success can be a curse of sorts. When veteran musical artists who are defined by their hits go out on tour, they are often beholden to those signature songs. Led Zeppelin lead … Reviews, Concerts March 26, 2017 View reviews concerts hawaii 
Touring Hawaii, Bonnie Raitt Shares Roots in Activism and Philanthropy on HPR’s ATC By Dave Lawrence For decades, Bonnie Raitt has mixed her passion for music with philanthropy and activism. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legend is continuing the tour for her 2016 release Dig In Deep with dates Friday at … Interview March 23, 2017 View interview hawaii 
CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF TOM HAYDEN: A COMMITTED MAN REMEMBERING TOM HAYDEN Jane Fonda Tom died last October surrounded by people who loved him. For the last 4 months, Tom’s widow Barbara Williams, Troy Garity, my son with Tom, and I have been working together to create a memorial … Activism, Event March 2, 2017 View activism event tom-hayden jane-fonda 
Bonnie Raitt comes full circle in return desert engagement Bruce Fessier , The Desert Sun Many activists from the 1960s and ’70s grew up never trusting anyone over 30. Not Bonnie Raitt. Raitt, 66, one of just a handful of artists to make Rolling Stone’s list of top 100 … Interview February 15, 2017 View interview Bonnie Raitt Performs For Mavis Staples At 39th Annual Kennedy Center Honors The annual ceremony, which was hosted by The Late Show‘s Stephen Colbert and attended by President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama on Dec. 4, paid tribute to the 2016 honorees: pianist Martha Argerich, rock legends the Eagles, actor … Friends, Event, Awards December 27, 2016 View friends event awards kennedy-center-honors 
Mighty Tight Woman
Forty-five years after her debut, Bonnie Raitt still sings where she standsIssue 95, Winter 2016 I was halfway through college in South Florida when somebody burned me a copy of Luck of the Draw, Bonnie Raitt’s album released in 1991, by then a decade old. Trying not to disturb my roommates, … Interview December 22, 2016 View interview jewly-hight visions-of-the-blues 
Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt, Jason Mraz and Joel Rafael Donate over $85k to Standing Rock Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt, Jason Mraz, Joel Rafael and John Trudell’s Bad Dog donated over $85k to the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe this week from proceeds and donations from their November 27 benefit concert at the Prairie Knights Pavilion in … Activism, Concerts, Benefits December 14, 2016 View activism concerts benefits activism standing-rock 
Bonnie Raitt, the blues diva, delivers in New Orleans By Doug MacCash Blues diva Bonnie Raitt’s performance at the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans on Saturday night (Nov. 5) was impeccable. Her voice was clear and penetrating, yet emotionally quavering. Her electric slide guitar was sharp yet supple, her acoustic … Concerts, Reviews November 7, 2016 View concerts reviews 
“I Can’t Make You Love Me” : A 25th Anniversary Oral History
The Backstory Of A Modern Standardby Ryan Leas The year Bonnie Raitt turned 40, she became a pop star. Judging against most people’s careers, Raitt had already lived a pretty full life. There were a bunch of records in her discography; she had been dropped by Warner Bros.; she had gotten sober. She already had a story. Having been performing and releasing music since the early ’70s, she had gradually accrued devoted fans and critical praise, though little commercial success on a mainstream level. It’s … Interview, Reviews October 27, 2016 View interview reviews i-cant-make-you-love-me 
Bonnie Raitt talks back by: Alison Fensterstock Bonnie Raitt scooped up her tenth overall career Grammy award, for best Americana album, with 2012’s Slipstream, her first studio release since 2005. Celebrated by critics as one of the finest in her 40-year career, the project … Interview October 25, 2016 View interview magazine 
Austin City Limits Hall of Fame 2016 induction ceremony a huge success Bonnie Raitt inducted into Austin City Limits Hall Of Fame Last night we were thrilled to induct three giants of American music into the third annual Austin City Limits Hall of Fame: B.B. King, Bonnie Raitt and Kris Kristofferson. The … Awards October 13, 2016 View awards austin-city-limits-hall-of-fame 
Bonnie Raitt Goes to Bed-Stuy
The singer pays a visit to Bar LunÀtico and hears an old friend play a tip-jar set.“I’ve never even been to Bed-Stuy before,” Bonnie Raitt said. She was at the deep end of Bar LunÀtico, which is owned by her friend Richard Julian, a singer and songwriter. A few years ago, Julian, amid the ongoing struggle … Interview October 12, 2016 View interview new-york 
Recognizing Bonnie Raitt in the nick of time Cindy Lange-Kubick | Lincoln Journal Star The customer wore granny glasses and a floppy hat and Sydney Lynch — the woman whose rings the woman was eyeing at a San Francisco art fair — had no idea who she was. … Interview September 11, 2016 View interview ring 
Bonnie Raitt “the Great” radiant at Red Rocks Bonnie Raitt “the Great” radiant at Red Rocks By Colleen Smith Bonnie Raitt’s birthday falls on Election Day, so it was no surprise that last night at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Raitt continued her hallmark activism with several progressive political statements. … Concerts, Reviews September 9, 2016 View concerts reviews red-rocks-amphitheater 
Bonnie Raitt gives ’em something to feel good about L. KENT WOLGAMOTT Lincoln Journal Star Bonnie Raitt sat on a stool in the middle of the Pinewood Bowl stage Tuesday, getting ready to play an out-there version of J.B. Lenoir’s “Round and Round.” But before she could kick off … Reviews, Concerts September 6, 2016 View reviews concerts dig-in-deep-tour Bonnie Raitt gets emotional over Minnesota in gracious, spirited concert
She showed love for Prince and a host of local musicians.On the last night of the Minnesota State Fair for 2016, Bonnie Raitt set two grandstand records. She established a mark for the most appearances by a female performer — eight. She set a new record for name-dropping of Minnesotans. … Reviews September 6, 2016 View reviews minnesota 
Bonnie Raitt looking forward to playing Pinewood Bowl L. KENT WOLGAMOTT Lincoln Journal Star Bonnie Raitt wanted to know about Pinewood Bowl. Told that the amphitheater in Pioneers Park was built after World War II, is now surrounded by trees, but has only been used for concerts for … Interview September 2, 2016 View interview dig-in-deep-tour Bonnie Raitt returns to Minnesota, a place she considers her ‘second home’
Bonnie Raitt, who made her first album in Minnesota, returns to the State Fair.Bonnie Raitt has long considered Minnesota her second home. She recorded her first album here in 1971. Her brother Steve lived here for three decades. She’s skied on countless Minnesota lakes. And she’s performed in various venues from the University … Interview September 1, 2016 View interview minnesota 
Bonnie Raitt still rules the world — and Meijer Gardens — with exquisite, inspiring display The Grammy-winning guitarist and singer wowed a capacity crowd in her return to Grand Rapids, with another legendary guitarist, Richard Thompson, adding to the star-studded night. The inimitable Bonnie Raitt sets the bar remarkably high whenever she tours, unfurling spellbinding … Concerts, Reviews September 1, 2016 View concerts reviews richard-thompson 
Dancing A Deep Circle
Bonnie Raitt finds lyricism in life’s lovesRegardless of the genre they ultimately become associated with, most musicians worth their salt can cite a varied list of influences that helped create the performer they’ve become. And surely Bonnie Raitt’s list is as eclectic as they come. Considering … Interview August 16, 2016 View interview ravinia magazine 
Bonnie Raitt Just Keeps Getting Better By Harvey Wasserman, Reader Supported News Only so long you can keep this charade Before they wake up and see they’ve been played Too many people with their livin’ at stake Ain’t gonna take it. The comin’ round is … Reviews August 16, 2016 View reviews Bonnie Raitt digs in deep and wide at New Jersey Performing Arts Center
Grammy winner showcases her new album and more in New Jersey.Engaging in occasional acts of “surprise the band,” to use Bonnie Raitt’s exact words, actually keeps everyone at a concert on their toes. At the top of the list would have to be the more casual fans who attended her … Concerts, Reviews August 14, 2016 View concerts reviews richard-thompson 
A Love Letter To My Other Woman by Joe Galliani, aka the Creative Greenius Follow @creativegreeniu This is my love letter to Bonnie Raitt – the other woman in my life. I am here in Santa Barbara with Deb, celebrating our 35th wedding anniversary, having driven up … Activism, Friends, Concerts July 30, 2016 View activism friends concerts fan climate Bonnie Raitt On World Cafe Right from the beginning, Bonnie Raitt has had an ear for great songs. Over the years. she’s mined the work of John Prine, Jackson Browne, John Hiatt, Paul Brady and others. When she couldn’t find the right songs, she’d write … Event, Interview July 27, 2016 View event interview noncomm Blues Queen Bonnie Raitt Dishes Out Fiery “Love Sneakin’ Up On You” Duet With Andra Day ABC’s Greatest Hits, 2016 It’s always a great day when queen of the blues Bonnie Raitt takes the stage, and it’s even better when she does it with a song we’ve always loved! Last week saw Raitt perform on ABC’s … Reviews, Friends, Event July 26, 2016 View reviews friends event duets andra-day 
Throwback Thursday: Bonnie Raitt Every Thursday, we dig through the Paste Cloud archives to revisit some of our favorite old concert videos and audio. This week, we’ve got material from Bonnie Raitt. Bonnie Raitt: Live at Oakland Coliseum Arena, Oakland, CA 1989 More Bonnie … Concerts, Video July 14, 2016 View concerts video media 
Bonnie Raitt did what she does best at Hammersmith Apollo – review by James Lachno American singer and guitarist Bonnie Raitt is one of the most consistent and acclaimed country performers of the past five decades. Here, on her first UK jaunt in three years, the 66-year-old demonstrated that she’s keeping on … Concerts, Reviews June 2, 2016 View concerts reviews Johnnie Walker meets… Bonnie Raitt on BBC Radio 2 Ten time Grammy winner and hugely respected musician, singer-songwriter and blues star Bonnie Raitt talks through her 45 year career, including her work with everyone from John Lee Hooker and Ray Charles to Paul Brady, John Prine and Bruce Hornsby. … Interview May 30, 2016 View interview Bonnie Raitt on The Music Show
with Andrew Ford on RNLegendary R’n’B musician and one of the most important slide players on the blues circuit. Bonnie Raitt is a multi award winning blues and roots musician but eschews pigeonholing. Her new album Dig in Deep includes covers of INXS and … Interview May 22, 2016 View interview 
Bonnie Raitt And The Ghosts Of The Ryman Auditorium
Spirits in the rafters and slide-guitar magic in Nashvilleby Hanif Willis-Abdurraqib “You know there are ghosts in there. They don’t tell you about the ghosts when you take the tour.” In the back of a taxi in Nashville, I am listening to a story from an eager taxi … Concerts, Reviews May 10, 2016 View concerts reviews 
Diggin’ Deep with Bonnie Raitt
Legend, Activist, Musicianby Maranda Pleasant Maranda Pleasant: You’ve done so much with conservation. You’re a heroine for so many who work in conservation, and with endangered species. You donate so much of your time. Is there something that makes it personal for … Interview April 26, 2016 View interview magazine 
15 minutes with Bonnie Raitt GRANT SMITHIES Bonnie Raitt: “Our political system is broken, and I’m mad about it”. Now 66, Bonnie Raitt is an American blues singer and bottleneck slide guitarist, based in LA. Her 20th album Dig In Deep has just been released … Interview April 24, 2016 View interview 
Bonnie Raitt and the Fugitive Emotions Evoked by Slide Guitar Bonnie Raitt has dodged the crush of fame that did in the Eagles; she has beaten the devils that snared Warren Zevon, found the third act that eluded Linda Ronstadt and Jackson Browne, tended to her vocal cords better than … Reviews, Concerts April 9, 2016 View reviews concerts dig-in-deep-tour new-york Bonnie Raitt: 2016 by Rita Houston In the midst of a sold-out, two-night stand at New York City’s Beacon Theatre, Bonnie Raitt sat down for a talk with me backstage. Always energetic, positive and engaged, Bonnie Raitt is a dream interview (and also … Interview April 8, 2016 View interview 
At 66, Bonnie Raitt still lives for those ‘ecstatic moments’ that happen on stage. Bonnie Raitt wanted a career in social justice — then she fell in love with music by Michelle Lanz and Elizabeth Nonemaker | The Frame Even at the start of her career, Bonnie Raitt says she was “aiming for the … Interview April 5, 2016 View interview 
With Bonnie Raitt, There’s Always One Thing to Hold on To Kate Dries I knew I was going to cry during Bonnie Raitt’s show, I just didn’t know how much. It settled at somewhere around four or five times during a two-hour set, which I’ll assume for my own benefit is … Reviews, Concerts April 4, 2016 View reviews concerts dig-in-deep-tour 
Bonnie Raitt Gets Spring Fever: 5 Takeaways From Her Joyous Show at NYC’s Beacon Theater by Thom Duffy Bonnie Raitt had gone for a walk in the park — New York’s Central Park — on this spring day, the singer told her audience at the first of her two sold-out shows Friday (April 1) at … Interview, Reviews, Concerts April 2, 2016 View interview reviews concerts new-york dig-in-deep-tour 
Headstock – Bonnie Raitt
The queen of slide on the revelation of acoustic blues, finding the right guitar and why it pays to know when you’ve had enoughWords Julian Piper Portrait Marina Chavez “Early on, I knew if I could keep my act together, not die from taking drugs or drinking too much, then I might have some hope of a long career.All the people I looked … Interview April 1, 2016 View interview magazine Last Best Show: Bonnie Raitt at the Orpheum Last Best Show: Bonnie Raitt at the Orpheum “Ah spring! Are your juices flowing yet?” asked Bonnie Raitt at the start of her sensational show Tuesday night at the Orpheum. “No? Well, get ready. Here we go.” Raitt smiled, raised … Concerts March 30, 2016 View concerts 
Concert review: Bonnie Raitt digs in deep at Heinz Hall By Scott Mervis / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette@scottmervis_pgsmervis@post-gazette.com Rosemary Welsch interviews Bonnie Raitt Before the show Bonnie sat down with WYEP’s Rosemary Welsch to talk about her career, influences, and her new album “Dig in Deep.” “A lot of people have been … Concerts, Reviews, Interview March 24, 2016 View concerts reviews interview dig-in-deep-tour 
Dealing with loss helped Bonnie Raitt tackle songwriting By MESFIN FEKADU The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — After back-to-back tours and albums, Bonnie Raitt said finally finding time to deal with the deaths of her father, mother and brother helped her break writer’s block and craft … Photography, Interview March 23, 2016 View photography interview dig-in-deep 
Bonnie Raitt says songwriting is meditation but ‘touring pays the bills’ Bonnie Raitt has great taste in songs, and a voice that brings those songs — and the artists who wrote them — to a new level of appreciation. Over a four-decade career, she’s offered definitive versions of tunes by the … Reviews, LP, CD March 21, 2016 View reviews lp cd media dig-in-deep 
Raitt On! Bonnie Raitt delivers the right stuff with new album, “Dig In Deep” By Carol Anne Szel Bonnie Raitt says what I can’t say, yet feels the way I feel. She’s like the friend you were telling all your secrets to, … Interview March 17, 2016 View interview magazine Bonnie Raitt On Her Legacy of Playing Hard, Working Harder The Pitch by Alex FrankContributor Bonnie Raitt has won 10 Grammys and sold millions of albumswithout wavering from her artistic instincts and integrity. After nearly five decades of combining blues, country, and folk into a signature mix, Raitt shows no signs of … Interview March 17, 2016 View interview 
Bonnie Raitt shows sold-out Richmond crowd she’s still at the top of her game
Thursday Night at the Carpenter TheatreBY HAYS DAVIS Special correspondent If Bonnie Raitt’s late-’80s success seemed particularly sweet nearly 20 years into her career, Thursday night’s show at the Carpenter Theatre was evidence that her late-blooming popularity has never waned. Along with the Richmond performance … Reviews, Concerts March 11, 2016 View reviews concerts dig-in-deep-tour Listen to Bonnie Raitt on The Strombo Show – March 6, 2016 The Strombo Show runs the gamut this Sunday night, keeping the spirit of radio alive by delivering the best records in the best order. It’s a show for music lovers by music lovers, ranging over three hours of commercial-free music … Interview March 7, 2016 View interview dig-in-deep 
The Lenny Interview: Bonnie Raitt
The prolific singer-songwriter on love, loss, and having the best time of her life.By Brittany Spanos As I morphed into a preteen and began forming my own taste in music — which meant anything that my family did not love — Bonnie Raitt was one of the few artists I could never turn … Interview March 4, 2016 View interview dig-in-deep 
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Digs In Deep With Her 20th Release!Watching the Kennedy Center Honors is my yearly ritual. Thus far, two blues giants have been honored on that night, B.B. King in 1995 and Buddy Guy in 2012.And Bonnie Raitt is the one musician who was enlisted to fete … Interview March 1, 2016 View interview 
Bonnie Raitt: Slide Guitar Legend Digs in Deep and Speaks Out About Fair Pay Blues legend, accomplished guitarist, and Local 47 (Los Angeles, CA) member Bonnie Raitt was fortunate to have early opportunities to play with legends of the genre. Throughout her career, the singer songwriter has never been shy about standing up for … Interview February 29, 2016 View interview american-federation-of-musicians magazine 
Bonnie Raitt in Magnetic Form Once Again with ‘Dig In Deep’ No one sounds like Bonnie Raitt. No one ever has, no one ever will. Bonnie RaittDig In DeepRedwing[Download Here | Stream Below] Across her five decades long career, the combination of Raitt’s soulful, crystalline voice, virtuoso slide guitar prowess, and … Reviews February 29, 2016 View reviews dig-in-deep Bonnie Raitt’s New Morning
“I needed to take some time to sit down and fall apart,” singer-songwriter saysHow the singer-songwriter overcame personal loss and made her first album with new songs in a decade “I love that double-time shit!” says Bonnie Raitt, grinning behind a piano. The singer-guitarist has just led her longtime band through a furious impromptu … Interview February 26, 2016 View interview Parting Shots: Bonnie Raitt by Dean Budnick Bonnie Raitt has just released her 20th album, the spirited, engaging Dig in Deep. Her follow-up to 2012’s Grammy-winning Slipstream, Dig in Deep captures the vibrant, joyous energy of Raitt’s touring band and directly reflects her outlook through … Interview February 26, 2016 View interview dig-in-deep mississippi-fred-mcdowell 
Bonnie Raitt is riding a creative burst after recent personal losses by Randy Lewis Some musicians can steal a show. But in the case of Bonnie Raitt’s recent run of appearances surrounding the Grammy Awards, it was less a case of theft than a claim of ownership. There she was confidently … Interview February 25, 2016 View interview dig-in-deep 
Bonnie Raitt on Time, Loss and Renewal on ‘Dig in Deep’ By NATE CHINEN “The Ones We Couldn’t Be,” the final track on Bonnie Raitt’s soul-rattling new album, “Dig in Deep,” is a rueful hymn to what might have been. “My glass is raised for all the ways/We tried to get … Interview February 23, 2016 View interview dig-in-deep 
Bonnie Raitt Picks Her 10 Favorite Duets by David Ritz The blues artist estimates that she has guested on more than 100 songs. Her shortlist of the most unforgettable — with apologies to those left off the list. “I’m in the Mood,” with John Lee Hooker (1989)This … Video, Interview February 22, 2016 View video interview media duets Bonnie Raitt digs in deep, in music and conversation
The 10-time Grammy Award winner’s new album is one of her best to date, and that’s saying a lot. She discusses ‘Dig In Deep’ and her rich career.By George Varga | Feb. 20, 2016 Bonnie Raitt was a precocious 21-year-old blues devotee when she recorded her self-titled debut album in 1971. Today, 10 Grammy Awards and 19 often splendid albums later, she remains a tireless champion of … Interview February 20, 2016 View interview dig-in-deep 
Bonnie Raitt on Channeling the ‘Dark Stuff’ For Her New Album and Why She Likes That Bernie Sanders Is Putting Hillary Clinton’s ‘Feet to the Fire’ In 2010, Bonnie Raitt was struggling with the loss of her brother and both of her parents. Now, 40-plus years into her career, she has channeled ‘the dark stuff’ into her most personal album. Before B.B. King‘s May 2015 death, … Photography, Interview, CD February 19, 2016 View photography interview cd media dig-in-deep 
First Listen: Bonnie Raitt, ‘Dig In Deep’ Bonnie Raitt’s new album, Dig In Deep, comes out Feb. 26. A few years back, both Adele and Bon Iver invoked Bonnie Raitt‘s adult-pop sophistication with their wistful covers of Mike Reid and Allen … Reviews, CD February 18, 2016 View reviews cd media dig-in-deep 
Chris Stapleton, Bonnie Raitt Helm B.B. King Grammy Tribute
Pair trade vocals, solos with Gary Clark Jr. on aching performance of “The Thrill is Gone”Bonnie Raitt, Chris Stapleton and Gary Clark Jr. helmed a six-string salute to blues great B.B. King with a performance of “The Thrill is Gone” at the 58th Grammy Awards Monday. The breakout country star and blues hotshot opened the performance, trading vocals, … Event, Friends February 16, 2016 View event friends tribute bb-king 
Americana acts salute Glenn Frey, Eagles, at Troubadour Beyond the many individual inspired renditions of Eagles songs delivered Saturday at the Americana Music Assn.’s tribute to Glenn Frey, perhaps the biggest service the assemblage served up was the opportunity to hear those songs with fresh ears. Divorced this … Reviews, Event February 14, 2016 View reviews event glenn-frey 
Bonnie Raitt, Lee Ann Womack and Others Salute Glenn Frey at Troubadour Tribute 2/14/2016 by Chris Willman The loss of Glenn Frey is a heartache worth at least two nights. In advance of Monday’s Grammy telecast salute to the Eagles’ co-frontman, the Americana Music Association presented its own tribute to the singer Saturday … Event, Concerts, Friends February 14, 2016 View event concerts friends tribute Bonnie Raitt: One Life To Live
The changes aren’t drastic on her new album Dig In Deep, but they reveal how she’s taking charge of her music.“I Knew,” the third song from Bonnie Raitt’s new album, Dig In Deep, begins with her longtime band punching out a funky groove, but the singer’s slide guitar hovers uncertainly, as if pondering its next move. The red-headed singer’s huge … Interview February 9, 2016 View interview dig-in-deep magazine 
Americana Music Association UK Produces First Awards Show The UK Americana Awards, slated to be an annual event, closed out two days of festivities at this year’s Americana Music Association UK conference. In a night celebrating the vibrant Americana scene, an audience of guests, AMA-UK delegates, members of … Event, Interview February 5, 2016 View event interview amauk Bonnie visits Woman’s Hour on BBC Radio 4 The American blues singer talks about Starting In Music, Influences, Sippie Wallace, Woman Guitarist, Slide Guitar, Digging Deep Lp, Family Loss, Covers and plays “Women Be Wise” , a Sippie Wallace blues classic, Live in The Studio. Source: © Copyright … Interview February 5, 2016 View interview bbc-radio 
Bonnie had a fantastic chat with Simon Mayo on BBC Radio 2. Have a listen! Bonnie had a fantastic chat with Simon Mayo on his Drivetime show on BBC Radio 2. Bonnie Raitt is live in the studio talking to Simon about her twentieth studio album, ‘Dig In Deep’ as well as her UK tour … Interview February 2, 2016 View interview bbc-radio 
Inside the mind of Bonnie Raitt The first lady of slide-blues is back with a new album that blasts politicians and laments lost love. “I wanted to write,” she tells us, “about how pissed off I was…” It’s funny,” drawls Bonnie Raitt. “I’m reading a book … Interview January 15, 2016 View interview dig-in-deep Bonnie Raitt Talks About ‘Dig In Deep,’ Life on the Road, Hijacked Elections and the ‘Wrenching Awareness’ of Wisdom With Age “The kind of music I do is not for sissies,” quips Bonnie Raitt, the veteran multi-Grammy-winning singer, whose blues-rock slide guitar is as fiery as her red mane. “I mean, I love singing heartbreak ballads, and really intelligent singer-songwriter songs,” … Interview January 8, 2016 View interview dig-in-deep 
Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne, Graham Nash Continue No Nukes Advocacy As Paris Climate Talks Wind Down Bonnie Raitt—who co-founded Musicians United for Safe Energy (MUSE) with Jackson Browne, Graham Nash and others—has roundly rejected pro-nuclear-power arguments heard during the Paris climate talks. A longtime environmental activist, Raitt reacted to recent commentaries in the New York Times … Activism December 11, 2015 View activism activism muse 
Eric Kaz: Rocked by Bonnie Raitt, Jimi Hendrix, Rick Danko, More Eric Kaz tells me his new collection of songs — which he hopes to have available in January at cdbaby.com — represents a milestone. “This was the first time in my recording career that I’ve been completely satisfied with my … Friends November 22, 2015 View friends eric-kaz 
BONNIE RAITT CROWD-PULLER AT NEW BLUES FESTIVAL IN THE NETHERLANDS Superstar Bonnie Raitt is the big crowd-puller during the first Holland International Blues Festival on 3 and 4 June 2016. Next spring, artists and aficionados will gather at the Woodstock-like festival site in Grolloo in the Dutch province of Drenthe … Concerts November 20, 2015 View concerts festival 
Bonnie Raitt’s Blues Bonnie Raitt’s 66th birthday was yesterday. The singer-guitarist (she qualifies as bandleader, songwriter and activist, too) was born in Burbank, CA on November 8, 1949, the daughter of the late Broadway actor John Raitt, whose major credits included Oklahoma, The … Interview November 9, 2015 View interview dick-waterman son-house kim-wilson mississippi-fred-mcdowell Bonnie Raitt is the queen of blues-flavoured country rock
but there’s an acoustic side to her playing, too…Words: David Mead / Portrait: Marina Chavez Every concert Bonnie Raitt plays features at least one acoustic performance – check out her mesmerising duet with Richard Thompson singing Dimming Of The Day, for instance – and so, with a new … Interview November 1, 2015 View interview guitar jay-lichty 
BONNIE RAITT ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM ‘DIG IN DEEP’ Bonnie Raitt Announces New Album ‘Dig In Deep’, Out Feb 26 (Redwing Records) BONNIE RAITT . October 22, 2015 On February 26, 2016, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Bonnie Raitt will release ‘Dig In Deep’, her twentieth album, on … CD October 21, 2015 View cd media cd dig-in-deep 
Bonnie Raitt Guests With Mavis Staples & Joan Osborne On Friday night Mavis Staples and Joan Osborne kicked off the 34-date Solid Soul Tour at The Fillmore in San Francisco. Opening night of the co-headlining tour came to a climax when the pair brought out special guest Bonnie Raitt … Concerts, Friends September 27, 2015 View concerts friends mavis-staples 
KAABOO Del Mar heats up with ‘girl power’ Friday
No doubt about it: Bonnie Raitt, Sheryl Crow, Gwen Stefani & Nicki Bluhm give welcome musical boost to fledgling festival’s opening day.By George Varga DEL MAR — Sisters were definitely doing it for themselves Friday at KAABOO Del Mar, to paraphrase the title of a still-potent 1985 hit by Aretha Franklin and Annie Lennox. Indeed, it was barely mid-afternoon at the … Reviews, Concerts September 19, 2015 View reviews concerts kaaboo 
Bonnie Raitt returns to desert for Fantasy Springs show Xochitl Pena, The Desert Sun It’s been a busy two-and-a-half years since Bonnie Raitt graced a Coachella Valley stage with her slide-guitar skills and venerable talent. The 10-time Grammy winner was fresh off her latest win earning Best Americana Record … Concerts, Interview September 9, 2015 View concerts interview 
First Steps: Bonnie Raitt ‘Bonnie Raitt’: Roots Music in the Making by Brian Miller Bonnie Raitt’s self-titled 1971 debut album showed more than promise: why she’s now one of the top female blues/roots artists was evident in every track. She’s been called the best slide guitar player alive today. She’s been … Biography May 27, 2015 View biography Doheny blues fest pays tribute to B. B. King The death of blues music great B.B. King just days before the arrival of the 18th edition of the Doheny Blues Festival meant that the annual celebration in Dana Point would likely find a number of performers offering fitting tributes … Concerts, Reviews May 18, 2015 View concerts reviews doheny-blues-festival 
Bonnie Raitt Remembers B.B. King: ‘He Was a God’
Singer-songwriter remembers her long friendship with the blues legendBlues guitarist B.B. King passed away Thursday at the age of 89. Here, Bonnie Raitt pays tribute to her friend, collaborator and inspiration. B.B. was a god from the first time we all heard him. You listen to those early recordings with … Friends May 16, 2015 View friends passed-away b-b-king tribute 
Sideman- The Hutch Hutchinson Interview Our interview with James “Hutch” Hutchinson, studio & ‘live’ bassist, & longtime Bonnie Raitt Band member. We experimented with Skype to bring you this long-distance interview with Hutch at his home in Los Angeles. And for the most part, we … Interview April 8, 2015 View interview hutch-hutchinson 
Bonnie Raitt played Olivia Cruises by Jenny BlockContributor The scene reads a bit like a fantasy that nearly every Bonnie Raitt fan has dreamt up — a small, intimate venue, where every seat is an amazing one. Bonnie Raitt and two stellar musicians take the … Concerts November 25, 2014 View concerts I’ll Take You There – Celebrating 75 Years Of Mavis Staples Follow @JoshhTerry “It feels so good to be 16,” joked Mavis Staples towards the end of her star-studded tribute show, “I’ll Take You There – Celebrating 75 Years Of Mavis Staples.” Though she was kidding, even as a septuagenarian the iconic soul … Friends, Event November 20, 2014 View friends event mavis-staples don-was 
James Taylor to perform at Fenway Park on aug.6 with Bonnie Raitt
Bonnie Raitt will be Taylor’s very special guest for the evening.by Rick Doyle James Taylor is coming to America’s Most Beloved Ballpark. Taylor and his all-star band will perform a concert Aug. 6, 2015, at Fenway Park. Tickets to the concert go on sale Friday, Nov. 21 at 10 a.m. … Concerts November 13, 2014 View concerts 
S.F. Symphony review: Spectacular celebration of Thomas’ 20 years By Joshua Kosman It’s been 20 years, and Michael Tilson Thomas is still coming up with new ways to enliven the old tradition of the San Francisco Symphony Opening Gala. On Wednesday night in Davies Symphony Hall, he did it … Event September 4, 2014 View event san-francisco-symphony 
Nick Of Time – Track by Track 25th Anniversary
Bonnie Raitt found multi-platinum success with the 1989 release of 'Nick of Time.'In 1989, Bonnie Raitt was newly sober and newly signed to Capitol Records. At 39, the blues singer and guitarist was a respected veteran of the California music scene with eight albums under her belt, two of them having gone … Reviews, CD, LP July 16, 2014 View reviews cd lp media nick-of-time 
Raitt brings legendary chops to festival opener BIRDS HILL PARK — Back in 2009, when the Winnipeg Folk Festival announced it would be expanding to a five-day format to accommodate the tour routing of Britpop icon Elvis Costello, it seemed like a ballsy move. Even diehard folkies … Concerts July 9, 2014 View concerts winnipeg amy-helm Blues queen Bonnie Raitt fuses eclectic sounds of Sioux City’s Saturday in the Park SIOUX CITY | This year’s Saturday in the Park may have been one of the hottest – and coolest. Sitting in sweltering sun most of the day, music fans were fried, sautéed, baked and broiled. “Are you cooked yet?” Bonnie … Reviews, Concerts July 5, 2014 View reviews concerts saturday-in-the-park Bonnie Raitt heats up Fair St. Louis Bonnie Raitt has performed in St. Louis often enough in her long career to know what summers can be like. As she strolled onstage Friday night at Fair St. Louis amid exceedingly pleasant temperatures, she enthused, “Man, are we glad … Concerts, Reviews July 5, 2014 View concerts reviews mike-finnigan 
10 Questions With George Marinelli
“I look at the guitar as another way of singing.”by Ted Drozdowski Nashville’s George Marinelli is best known as a sideman. He’s played guitar with Americana icon Bonnie Raitt since 1993, and before that he was an original member of the literate hit-making outfit Bruce Hornsby & the Range. … Interview June 25, 2014 View interview george-marinelli 
New book celebrates Mill Valley’s ‘Legendary Locals’ By Paul Liberatore After 20 years in Mill Valley, journalist Joyce Kleiner knew her idyllic little village in the redwoods was special, the hometown of rock stars and writers, artists and eccentrics, poets and politicians, activists, actors and famous folks … Interview, Biography May 22, 2014 View interview biography Bonnie Raitt and her able team closed a two-year tour with holiday cheer, at the Saenger Saturday night “Thank you for packing this place,” Bonne Raitt told the crowd at the Saenger Theatre. “We’re going to pack you with as much joy as you can stand.” The bottleneck guitar goddess, in a festive green velvet shirt festooned with … Concerts, Reviews December 8, 2013 View concerts reviews new-orleans allen-toussaint 
Bonnie Raitt talks Americana, going on the ‘song hunt’ and her lifelong love for New Orleans Bonnie Raitt plays the Saenger Theater Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. Blues guitar wizard Bonnie Raitt started her most recent tour promoting “Slipstream,” her Grammy-winning 2012 album, at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in 2012. On Dec. 7, she … Interview November 30, 2013 View interview new-orleans 
Review: Bonnie Raitt shines in a night of blues, rock and folk at The Grand By Chris Sikich The legendary Bonnie Raitt filled the intimate confines of Wilmington’s Grand Opera House with her signature mix of rock, blues and folk Tuesday night. For nearly 90 minutes, she delivered one knockout song after another, warming everyone … Reviews, Concerts November 29, 2013 View reviews concerts paul-brady 
A look back: Bonnie Raitt gets memorable welcome to Chapel Hill in 1973 By Eddie Huffmann, Special to Go Triad November 21, 2013 One fall day in 1973, Bonnie Raitt walked up Henderson Street in Chapel Hill to a curious sight outside the record store where she was scheduled to meet fans and … Event November 21, 2013 View event meet-and-greet 
Bonnie Raitt breaks through (Again)
The redheaded singer-slide guitarist who once idolized and emulated blues legends s now one herself.By Lori Hoffman • feedback@acweekly.com In the late 1960s-early 70s Bonnie Raitt was a young artist on the college/folk music circuit who idolized the African American blues legends whose music she emulated — people like Mississippi Fred McDowell, Sippie Wallace, … Interview November 20, 2013 View interview slipstream magazine Bonnie Raitt still smolders No one, particularly from her generation, sings the words “rock me, baby” quite like Bonnie Raitt. It’s more like private pillow talk rather than a song lyric. When she uttered that line, at least a handful of times, at the … Concerts, Reviews November 19, 2013 View concerts reviews marc-cohn 
Happy Birthday Bonnie Raitt! Lydia Hutchinson | November 8, 2013 Let’s just put aside for a moment the fact that Bonnie Raitt is one of the most important musicians of this century, showing the world that a woman can wield a guitar while holding … Event November 8, 2013 View event The Leonard Lopate Show – Bonnie Raitt Bonnie Raitt discusses her success as an independent artist for the first time in decades. Last year, she released Slipstream on her own label and made her biggest debut in over 20 years, won the Grammy for Best Americana Album … Interview November 5, 2013 View interview slipstream
