It was a special performance at the Vic Theatre, in Chicago, IL., by The Specials; who were celebrating their 40th Anniversary and in support of Encore - their new album, with Terry Hall (lead vocals), since 1981.
Lucy Spraggan is in a good place and wants to share it with the world. Lucy just released her fifth studio album Today Was A Good Day on Cooking Vinyl. Lead single "Lucky Stars" has now had over half a million streams.
Award-winning Singer/Songwriter Ariana Gillis Survives Brain Injury to Record The Maze with Producer Buddy Miller, out June 14th, Unveils North American ShowsIn 2015, singer/songwriting phenom Ariana Gillis was, as they say, going places, until a chance accident sidelined her career. Winner of numerous awards in her native Canada, including the Canadian Folk Music Award, her life was devastated by a bizarre incident. Her collision with a car door caused a rare form of concussion which was not diagnosed until much later, rendering her unable to work or perform. A devastating injury can lead to the early end of a career, something Gillis had a lot of time to contemplate, but fortunately she was able to continue, ultimately.
