Sharon Jones Stories

Late Night Roundup | Dead & Company, The Dap-Kings, Dan Auerbach & More

Watch some of Tomorrows Verses favorite artists hit the promotional late-night television circuit. 1. Dead & Company on The Late Show with Stephen ColbertDead & Company stopped by Colberts show on their single day off from touring, following their MSG performance, to be featured twice throughout the week. The band began with a mellow, dramatic Jack...

Friday Album Reviews | Seven New Records You Need To Know

As every Friday brings new music, Tomorrow's Verse brings you our top picks from the week. Here are our favorite records from 11/17.Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings Soul Of A Woman [11/17]Soul Of A Woman is the final album from the late Sharon Jones, put together posthumously by The Dap-Kings. Like the rest of her...

Wheels Of Soul Roll Through Ravinia On Father's Day

Father's Day is not always an ideal time for concerts, but the park-like atmosphere of Ravinia can make it a fine location for a family outing. I was joined by my wife, three sons (ages 8, 11 and 12) and some friends this past Father's Day -- and with that crew, the ability to shuttle between the picnic-like...

Review / Setlist / Video: Sharon Jones @ The Vic 4/11/14

Words: @312mrgPhotos: PhilamonjaroSharon Jones: A Soulful SacrificeWe all have a friend that we look up to for the way they handle tough situations and adversity. They have the uncanny ability to see through the haze and fog and not only lift themselves up, but also those around them. They are infectious and draw the attention...

Women and Women First: A Female Led Playlist

Clicking through these pages, you'd never know that females make up about half of the population. It's certainly not deliberate, but it can be a little shocking to realize just how male dominated our corner of the music world can be. I suppose it couldn't hurt to restore a little balance to our coverage. So...

The Rock Fan's 2013 Guide To Ravinia Festival

Ravinia Festival may not be a festival in the way the most readers think of it -- in fact, its cornerstone has always been a fine program of classical music, a genre that has yet to infiltrate any other festivals that I've been to (except the Clifford Ball).However, if you're looking for a more...