Wanda Jackson put on a pretty good show last night at Shenanigan’s Pub here in Richmond. The Lustre Kings warmed the crowd up and also served as Wanda’s backing band. She performed all of her hits—Hard Headed Woman, Mean, Mean Man, Let’s Have a Party, Fujiyama Mama—as well as a few covers, including her recently [...]
Feb 122010
Richmond.com has a profile of Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Wanda Jackson, who is performing tonight tomorrow night (sorry) right down the street from me at Shenanigan’s Pub. Now 73, Wanda has an impressive rock-n-roll pedigree. Jackson, often referred to as The Queen (or The First Lady) of Rockabilly, began her career in the [...]
Oct 282009
OK, OK. I have to make it clear that I am less susceptible to “cutesy” videos than most people: giggling babies, clumsy kittens gettin-inta-trouble, sleeping puppies, etc. But for some reason, this video took an immediate hold on me. Anyone who has met me knows I have a very large, very soft spot for hound [...]
