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Benefit concert held In honor of Sean Costello
Jun 10, 2011 Pop
As someone whose life has been touched personally by bipolar disorder, I urge you to support this event and the Fund established in memory of Sean Costello:
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ATLANTA, GA-The Sean Costello Memorial Fund for bipolar research will first benefit concert Sunday March 1, 2009 at high North Atlanta Center for the arts. Sean was a popular blues musician from Atlanta, which was internationally, and in his honor, fellow musicians Lurrie Bell [2008 Living Blues Awards for Blues Artist of the Year and most outstanding guitarist], The Wood Brothers [debut album named one of the discoveries National Public Radio's top ten 2006], King Johnson, Felix and cats with Jon Liebman and Shakers soul lend their time and talent to this cause. Doors will open at 16.00 and music starts at 17: 00 tickets are $ 30 and will be available on-line and at the door. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Donations are tax-deductible.
The original line-up included Jason Ricci, who will not be able to run due to a conflict in its programme performance. Although Ricci will not be part of the lineup, he will donate the proceeds of his performance alternative to The Sean Costello Memorial Fund for bipolar research. Ricci hoped to take his time in the second annual benefit concert.
The benefit is clear as the first project of The Sean Costello Memorial Fund for bipolar research, an organization founded by her mother, Debbie Costello Smith, after the untimely death of Sean. Sean was acclaimed for his musical ability at a very early age. He was designated the Beale Street Blues Society best performer at the age of 15; He was nominated for a W.C. Handy Award for his album cuttin’ in 2000; was voted Best Blues Band in Creative Loafing magazine and Atlanta; It was featured on the cover of Blues Revue in February 2002; and was named the best new Act from French Blues Festivals in 2003. More recently, Sean has been nominated for two Blues Music Awards: Best Contemporary Blues Album and best contemporary Blues male artist of 2008.
Sean resided in Atlanta, but was known throughout Europe and the United States as a talented musician, but humble that readily shared his talents with young and old. He played with great musical BB King, Buddy Guy, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Hubert Sumlin, Elvis Costello, Etta James, Pinetop Perkins, Bo Diddley, Little Jimmy King, Nappy Brown, Bob Margolin, and many others. He formed lasting relationships with special and Felix Reyes, Donnie McCormick and Levon Helm. Sean had the honour of playing for the birthday of James Cotton band, while Mr. Cotton’s favourite.
Sean died suddenly in April last year, on the eve of his birthday quietly 29, after battling depression and anxiety for over 10 years. It was only a year before his disappearance that Sean was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. At the time of his disappearance, was being treated for symptoms of this debilitating mood disorder often associated and self-medication.
The Sean Costello Memorial Fund for bipolar research is a nonprofit organization that has attracted a dedicated Board of Directors and an Advisory Board of renowned clinicians as a direct result of Sean’s reputation as an artist, an exceptional person and friend. In the creation of the Fund, the Council hopes to increase research for treatment, develop and support education for early diagnosis and intervention and eventually to create a program for musicians and artists who seek holistic support in their effort to lead a healthy life, functional.
Patsy Cline-A Tribute to Patsy Cline/a portrait of Patsy Cline (review)
Jun 2, 2011 Pop
Patsy Cline-a tribute to Patsy Cline/a portrait of Patsy Cline (BGO; BGOCD809)
Reviewed by Michael Macomber
Patsy Cline was renowned for her mastery of heart tugging ballad. Have you ever exaggerated. She has always struck just the right note of sincere yearning. As Edith Piaf, she could bring a tear to the listener, without going over the top. All you had to do was tell the truth, sweet, hot, soul stirring so she had.
The posthumous two outputs to the functionality of BGO second album Patsy Cline reissuing some of his performance more effectively. “You’re stronger than Me” is a devastating mix of strength and vulnerability. Even as she declares her weakness, he displayed his power, his ability to rise above heartbreak and see themselves objectively. “Leavin’ On Your Mind” found Cline stealing itself per shot, ready to take the bad, to get on with, so you can go ahead. On “Why can’t He Be You”, “desperate desire of Cline to reclaim a passion of the past is palpable. She is doing the dance that so many men and women have done so trying to force the current happiness with a lover while her soul cries out for what he has done her wrong.
Of course, Cline was no one-trick pony. “Between The The The The triangle” is delivered with much irony, romantic complications with a smile and a wink. His early classical rendition of Irving Berlin’s “Always” demonstrates his affinity for such material. She was famous for singing the land, but when she drifted towards standard, demonstrating to the world that there was more to her carefully cultivated public image.
This disc also features a healthy portion of hits, including “Back In baby’s Arms,” “Sweet Dreams”, “so wrong” and “Crazy”. Perhaps the only downside to this series of 24 tracks is the fact that repeat two songs. “When I get to you (” You’ll Love Me Too) “and” who can I Count On “appear on both a tribute to Patsy Cline and a portrait of Patsy Cline. This still leaves a brilliant 22 recordings Cline, more than enough to thrill any true fan.