Vonda Shepard: Ally McBeal Singer-Songwriter at Yoshi's
Yoshi's Jazz Club and Restaurant, Between Eddy and Ellis (1330 Fillmore Street San Francisco, CA 94115)
- Full Price:
- $25.00
- Our Price:
- FREE - $12.50*
Singer-songwriter Vonda Shepard is best known for her role as a nightclub singer on TV's Ally McBeal, for which she recorded four soundtrack albums. Vonda's soulful and melodic sound has earned her more than 12 million record sales worldwide. See her in concert at Yoshi's.
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The Temptations Review Featuring Dennis Edwards at Yoshi's
- Full Price:
- $40.00
- Our Price:
- $20.00
See a R&B legend live in concert when Dennis Edwards brings his group, The Temptations Review, to Yoshi's Jazz Club in San Francisco. The lead singer of the Temptations from 1968 to 1977, and again from 1979 to 1983, Edwards was heard on such classic recordings as "Cloud Nine," "I Can't Get Next to You," "Ball of Confusion" and "Psychedelic Shack," as well as the singles "Papa Was a Rolling Stone" and "Masterpiece." He's won five Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame in 1989. These days, he's touring the country with his own group, singing the Temptations' classic songs. Learn More
Between Eddy and Ellis,
1330 Fillmore Street
San Francisco,
CA
94115
415-655-5600
3 Goldstar Member Reviews
Robert S.
As the other reviewer stated, the show built up steam all evening. Glitches with sound got corrected eventually. Even the first few songs were underwhelming. But then the show took off. Vonda's covers were amazing which should come as no surprise to anyone familiar with her from the Ally McBeal days. Her energy and humor were also in good form. The 3 other musicians were terrific as well. Loved watching the drummer groove away. This was one of those Goldstar nights where you come in on the bargain ticket price for someone you're semi-familiar with and leave saying 'next time, I wouldn't have a problem paying full price to see her'.Written on Apr 15 2011
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John Navas
Got off to a slow start -- audio mix was initially terrible (shame on Yoshi's) -- but the show kept getting better and better as the evening progressed. Vonda has amazing pipes, great personality as she warmed up, and her band members were all excellent. Well-deserved standing ovation at the end.Written on Apr 15 2011
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More Information About Singer-Songwriter Vonda Shepard
Website
http://www.yoshis.com/sanfrancisco/jazzclub/artist/show/1773
Quotes & Highlights
- Hear Vonda's music at her website.
Description
Vonda's long standing band features
- James Ralston (Tina Turner for 22 years)
- Jim Hanson (Bruce Springsteen, Johnny Cash)
- Michael Urbano (Sheryl Crow, Smash Mouth )
Infusing her deep and melodic songwriting style with splashes of powerful vocals, From the Sun is her fourth collaboration with legendary producer Mitchell Froom (Crowded House, Elvis Costello, Randy Newman). Froom describes the album as “modern-day soul” with Vonda’s solid piano playing and soulful, blues-inspired voice driving the tracks. From the Sun also features guitarist James Ralston (Tina Turner), bassist Jim Hanson (Johnny Cash, Bruce Springsteen), and drummer Matt Chamberlain (David Bowie, Tori Amos, John Mayer), as well as mixer/engineer David Boucher (Daniel Powter, Indigo Girls, Andrew Bird).
“I love performing live so much – I wanted to write songs that I could really wail on. I love the idea of making and releasing my own records exactly the way I envision them, then going on the road, getting the music out there and having a blast doing it all. I have tons of energy for music and life.”
From the Sun highlights the work of an artist who began performing original material at small L.A. clubs at age 14. Having released five studio albums of original material, a live retrospective and DVD, and four soundtracks for the series Ally McBeal since, Vonda is a remarkable talent with boundless energy and inspiration.
Born in New York City, Vonda moved to California with her family as a child and began piano lessons at age six. By 21, she was working with Rickie Lee Jones, then Al Jarreau, and eventually Jackson Browne. In 1987, Vonda secured her first solo deal with Reprise Records and two years later an eponymous album was released. The Top 10 AC and VH1 single “Don’t Cry Ilene” brought her outstanding and unmistakably bluesy voice to a wide audience and caught the attention of the critics. In 1992, the follow-up, The Radical Light was released.
In 1995, no longer with Reprise, Vonda borrowed money (and Jackson Browne’s studio) to make her third recording, It’s Good, Eve, and released it independently. Without that generosity, It’s Good, Eve would not have been made. It was this album that caught David E. Kelley’s ear right at the moment he was searching for a voice for his new show Ally McBeal.
Vonda’s five-year stint with the show not only included performing on each episode, but it also entailed being the musical producer. Ninety percent of Vonda’s work was done behind the scenes, producing many of the guest artists who appeared on the show which meant recording almost 500 songs featuring artists including Gladys Knight, Sting, Barry Manilow, Al Green, Chubby Checker, Jon Bon Jovi, and many more. For their efforts, Vonda and the cast won a Golden Globe, two Emmy Awards, a Screen Actors’ Guild award, and a Billboard award for selling the most TV soundtrack records in history.
Some of Vonda’s richest material can be found on her 1999 album, By 7:30, which was also produced by Froom. The two went on to make 2002′s Chinatown. Vonda’s tenth outing, Vonda Shepard Live: A Retrospective, celebrates her accomplishments as a great live performer. It includes a companion DVD that features performances, humorous moments, behind the scenes, and cameos from Shepard’s friends, including David E. Kelley, Emily Saliers (Indigo Girls), Julia Fordham, Al Jarreau, Greg Germann, and Jackson Browne.