NEWS AT WILBE RECORDS

The Making of Ruthie Foster's "Let It Burn" video featuring William Bell !!!

2012-01-10T16:36:00.000-05:00

All The Best in 2012 from Wilbe Records !!!

2011-12-27T14:36:00.000-05:00

The Staff of Wilbe Records sincerely wishes you an abundance of Love, Light, & Prosperity in 2012 !!!

We have great new releases coming in the New Year from The Legendary William Bell, Jeff Floyd, Lola, & Wilbe's newest addition, vocalist & multi-instrumentalist Dave Morris,....stay tuned !

WILLIAM BELL INTERVIEW @,....

2011-12-19T15:06:00.000-05:00

Carole King sings William Bell For The Holidays

2011-11-29T15:30:00.000-05:00

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

Ponderosa Stomp Focus: An Interview with William Bell

2011-11-28T15:53:00.000-05:00

William Bell Live! In VA. !!!

2011-10-12T14:25:00.000-04:00

“Something for EVERYONE and always in October”

October 11th-15th

The Legendary William Bell will perform at the fair grandstand 7pm, Thursday, Oct.13th

Chase City, VA.

William Bell with the Bo-Keys..."You Dont Miss Your Water"...at the 10th Ponderosa Stomp

2011-09-26T15:56:00.000-04:00

William Bell Headlines "Fun Monday" in N.Myrtle Beach,SC !!!

2011-09-18T12:28:00.000-04:00

William Bell headlines the biggest block party ever during "Fun Monday" on the streets of N.Myrtle Beach, SC.!!!

William Bell Live! @ The Ponderosa Stomp

2011-09-16T14:21:00.001-04:00

The Legendary William Bell performs @ The 10th Annual Ponderosa Stomp in New Orleans, LA.,Sat.,Sept.17th. for a special tribute to Stax Records & Memphis Soul.

Lola Wins @ The 2011 Jus Blues Music Awards !!!

2011-08-08T15:17:00.002-04:00

A Huge Congratulations to Wilbe Recording Artist, LOLA, for winning the 2011 Jus Blues Music Award in the "Contemporary / Traditional Blues Artist Female" category.

You deserve all that & so much more LOLA,...it's a privilege & pleasure to have you as part of The Wilbe Family !

The Legendary William Bell @ The 2011 Porretta Soul Festival, Porretta Terme, Italy

2011-08-02T16:57:00.000-04:00

William Bell interview on The Right Track Soul Show, July 10th 2011, 2000-2200 hrs.

2011-07-27T15:51:00.002-04:00

Experience 2 hrs. chock-full of William Bell music & conversation on The Right Track Soul Show with hosts Harry & Diana Grundy,... broadcasting Live! from The UK, 8pm -10pm (GMT)

every Sunday on Salford City Radio 94.4 fm

or via the web: www.salfordcityradio.org

***Click title link to listen***

William Bell & The Bo- Keys - Live! on Beale St. Caravan

2011-07-27T15:05:00.000-04:00

Porreta Soul Festival Welcomes William Bell !!!

2011-07-12T15:01:00.000-04:00

Porretta Soul Festival 2011 July 21 -24

Porretta, Italy

Venerdì/Friday 22 Luglio/July ore 21/9pm

Memphis All Star R&B Band with William Bell,
Toni Green,
Percy Wiggins
Austin de Lone All Stars
Chick Rodgers & Soul Village

William Bell performs @ The Smithsonian Folklife Festival 2011 - Washington, DC

2011-06-14T14:46:00.000-04:00

The Smithsonian Folklife Festival will celebrate the people and culture of Rhythm and Blues music in the United States. The program will explore the social and cultural history of Rhythm and Blues with performances by The Legendary William Bell & others, as well as conversations and workshops with well known artists, songwriters, and others who have worked behind the scenes in the recording industry.

William Bell performs with The Bo-Keys @ their release party this weekend !!!

2011-06-14T14:40:00.000-04:00

William Bell will join The Bo-Keys on Sat. June 18th to celebrate the release of their new album, "Got to Get Back" with a soul revue featuring Mr. Bell, Otis Clay, Percy Wiggins and Sir Henry Ivy !

William Bell featured on new Bo-Keys release !!!

2011-06-03T15:04:00.000-04:00

The Legendary William Bell collaborates with kings of Memphis soul, funk, and rhythm & blues,...The Bo-Keys.The Bo-Keys consist of young hot shot players & veteran Stax / Volt & Hi Records musicians who master the art of staying "deep in the pocket ".

Mr.Bell performs the track entitled " Weak Spot " on the forthcoming release " Got To Get Back " due out on June 21st.Other guests include Otis Clay, Charlie Musselwhite, & Percy Wiggins.It must be noted that this release was recorded on analog equipment @ Electraphonic Recording.

The official release party is June 18th @ Levitt Shell in Memphis,Tennesee & will feature William Bell & other guests.

William Bell & The Warren Haynes Band "Born Under A Bad Sign",The Beacon Theater,NYC,5.12.11

2011-05-18T13:53:00.001-04:00

LOLA LIVE @ BLIND WILLIE'S, MAY 25TH, ATLANTA.GA. !!!

2011-05-12T15:00:00.000-04:00

Wilbe Records artist Lola will be performing a few sets @ Legendary Blues Club Blind Willie's beginning @ 9pm, Wed.,May 25th.
This stellar pianist & vocalist, known for her high energy performances & quality musicianship is a must see!!!
We'll see you there,...

William Bell Joins The Warren Haynes Band For Tour Debut

2011-03-18T17:53:00.000-04:00

The Gov’t Mule / Allman Brothers Band guitarist’s latest project is an R&B-infused group featuring bassist Ron Johnson, Terence Higgins on drums, keyboardist Nigel Hall and Ruthie Foster on backing vocals. For the band’s May 12 New York City debut at the Beacon Theatre, Haynes & company will be joined by Stax Records legend William Bell. The singer is known for his trademark gravel-and-honey voice on hits like “Trying To Love Two” and his duet with Judy Clay called “Private Number” as well as co-writing “Born Under A Bad Sign” with Booker T. Jones.

William Bell @ "Next Stop Is Vietnam" Madison,WI. * Added by Larry Eaglin with WILBE Records

2010-11-17T16:53:00.000-05:00

The Wisconsin Veterans Museum, the University of Wisconsin-Madison and others will host a symposium Nov. 18-20 to focus on the critical role that music played during the Vietnam era.

“Does Anybody Know I’m Here?”
Black Music and the Black Experience in Vietnam
Friday, Nov. 19 at 3:00 p.m
This panel discussion will feature William Bell, a Stax Records artist and songwriter and veteran of the 25th Infantry Division (1962-63), released three songs about the Vietnam War in the late 1960s.

Ollabelle with special guest William Bell 10-27-10 City Winery, NYC

2010-11-08T13:30:00.000-05:00

William Bell & Ollabelle,Live! @ City Winery,NYC!!!

2010-10-25T14:13:00.000-04:00

The Legendary William Bell performs with New York based folk music group Ollabelle @ City Winery in New York City,NY,Wed.,Oct.27th!!!

Soul School Audio Podcast with William Bell @ Spinning Soul.Com

2010-10-19T15:04:00.001-04:00

Episode 5: October 1, 2010: Soul School Audio with William Bell:Interview conducted by Ray Fitzgerald with "One of the architects of the Stax and Memphis sound.William Bell recorded, produced or wrote countless legendary Soul singles, including You Don’t Miss Your Water, Born Under a Bad Sign, Everybody Loves a Winner, Private Number and more. In this episode, he shares stories about the early days at Stax, writing classic songs, touring and a special story about his good friend, and Booker T. & the MGs drummer, Al Jackson, on the 35th anniversary of his murder."

William Bell, Stax Academy (Tangela Mathis) - Private Number

2010-10-05T13:18:00.000-04:00

William Bell and 10th-grade Stax student Tangela Mathis perform the classic "Private Number" with the Stax Music Academy from Memphis, Tenn., on 10/1/2010 in Orlando, Fla. Find and learn more at www.SpinningSoul.com.

WILBE RECORDS RECIEVES JUS' BLUES MUSIC AWARD !!!!

2010-08-13T12:43:00.002-04:00

The Tenth Anniversary of the
Jus' Blues Music Awards has come & gone leaving those who attended with a lifes-long worth of very special memories.

"The Night of the Living Legends attracted a large audience that paid homage
and were entertained by Blues & Soul music legends William Bell,
Eddie Floyd, Mable John, Chick Willis, Harvey Scales, Barbara Carr and
Toni Green. The performances were stellar and reminiscent
of the energy of when these artists commanded large concerts and their
songs were tops on the record charts.

An extra special highlight was the presentation of a brass Music Note William Bell. He was awarded this honor for his lifetime achievements to Blues & Soul music. The brass Music Note will be cemented on Beale Street."- (Excerpt from Jus' Blues Music Foundation Newsletter)

Mr.Bell's Wilbe Record label,home of acts such as Jeff Floyd,Lola,& the late Fred Bolton,also won a Jus' Blues Music Award for Best Blues/Soul Label Of The Year.

Currently,artists on the label's roster,including William Bell,are recording material for future release with hopes of consistently producing quality music filled with integrity that is the mark of Wilbe Records.

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William Gets His Note!

2010-08-10T13:02:00.000-04:00

Photo by Mike Brown

Stax adds another to Beale Street Walk of Fame Stax artist William Bell, most famous for his 1961 hit song "You Don't Miss Your Water", prepares to plant a kiss on the brass note presented to him in front of the Historic Daisy Theatre on Beale Street while fellow Stax artist Eddie Floyd (left) records the moment and Ken Hall with Performa Entertainment, Charles Mitchell with Jus Blues Music Foundation and musician Bobby Rush show their support. Bell's note will join other famous Memphis musicians on the Beale Street Walk of Fame.

A Music Note on Beale Street For the Legendary William Bell

2010-08-03T15:46:00.000-04:00

The Jus' Blues Music Awards hits Memphis August 4th through the 7th kicking off festivities on Beale Street in downtown Memphis.Charles Mitchell,Founder of the Jus' Blues Music Foundation,states,"This is our tenth anniversary event,so everything is extra special.We've got a lot going on.One of the very special high points of this year's event for me is to be able to award one of my music idols,Mr.William Bell,with a Music Note cemented on Beale Street in honor of his many years of great songs,shows and accomplishments in music and to the community.Memphis is his home town,so awarding him this honor is quite a thrill for me as I know it will be for him to be immortalized on the street that's so important to the culture of Blues & Soul music".

Bell is a music industry veteran and legendary staple from Memphis based Stax Records as a vocalist,writer,producer & now executive of his own label,Wilbe Records.Bell's artist debut in the 1960's,"You Don't Miss Your Water"was one of the Stax label's first big hits.Among William Bell's many classic catalog songs include,"Everybody Loves A Winner","Any Other Way","Never Like This Before","A Tribute To A King","I Forgot To Be Your Lover","Private Number"and the perennial Christmas music favorite,"Every Day Will Be Like a Holiday".Bell also composed "Born Under A Bad Sign" for the legendary blues man,Albert King.

Bell has numerous accomplishments,fans and contributions to the genre of R&B,Blues,and Soul music.He is a recipient of many awards,including the Jus' Blues Music Percy Mayfield Award for outstanding excellence in music compositions.
The Music Note Ceremony will be Thursday,August 5th,3pm at the Westin Hotel at Beale Street.It is open to the public.Blues and soul music fans who can't be in attendance can send their congratulations via e-mail to jbmfoundation@aol.com or to Mr.Bell personally at wilbepromotions@gmail.com

Lola Gulley @ The Mill Amphitheater in Villa Rica,GA.!!!

2010-05-28T17:06:00.003-04:00

Experience an explosion of Blues & Soul from dynamic singer/pianist Lola Gulley!!!

Wilbe Records Greatest Hits Available Now,...with 2 new singles!!!

2010-05-20T15:13:00.005-04:00

THE LATEST RELEASE FROM WILBE RECORDS IS AVAILABLE FOR WHOLESALE ORDERS &/OR PURCHASES.

WILBE RECORDS GREATEST HITS INCLUDES HIT SINGLES FROM THE LEGENDARY WILLIAM BELL,JEFF FLOYD,THE LATE FRED BOLTON,LOLA & THE HARDWAY CONNECTION,PLUS TWO NEW SINGLES,...

"AM I MR.RIGHT?"(WILLIAM BELL)Burning up the charts in AL.,GA.,LA.,MD.,MS.,SC.,TN.,& TX!!!
&
"A WOMAN'S WORTH"(JEFF FLOYD & WILLIAM BELL).

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2010-04-26T15:28:00.004-04:00

Our sincerest condolences to Wilbe Record's own Lola on the recent passing of her father.We love you extremely Lola & share in your grief.

With you in Spirit always,

Your Wilbe Records Family

Director Miguel Sapochnik includes William Bell song on"Repo Men"soundtrack,...Read more here!!!

2010-03-24T17:03:00.008-04:00

Drew: Absolutely. Love the soundtrack in the picture, so let me ask, who’s the William Bell fan?

Miguel: (laughs) Ah, William Bell. "Every Day Will Be Like A Holiday". You know what happened? We were shooting that night with the RZA, and I thought he was going to bring a track with him to play that we were going to listen to. And when he got there, he was like, "What song have you got?" And I sort of shat myself and said, "Oh, bloody hell." Me and Jude had been listening to a lot Stax music. Stax soul because we felt that it was very important for Remy to have a redeeming quality and that his quality was that he liked listening to soul music while he did his jobs. So I ran to a trailer and I had a bunch of Stax stuff and I started flipping through songs listening to the first four seconds and then moving on if it didn’t kind of have a hook. And I hit the William Bell track and it was just... "This is the one, this is the one." And I never listened to the whole track before. Then we played that song all through the night again and again and again. And luckily it was a really good song.

Drew: Oh, it’s a great tune. It’s one of those things where when I saw the film, I’m like, "I hope this is the kind of thing where now people go and they find him and they fall in love with his work." Because, man, talk about a song writer and a half...

Miguel: Yeah, fantastic. I got so into soul that the whole thing was covered in soul to begin with and bits of it got taken out but we held onto William Bell. The RZA actually did a remix which is on the soundtrack which is excellent as well. So he came through in the end just a couple of years later on. I’m getting a look that I have to get off the phone, but do you have one last question?

Drew: Obviously this film has an ambitious scope and you talk about it being a lower budget film. If this does well for you, is there something that you have hip-pocketed that you really want to try to get made next?

Miguel: Yeah. There’s a bunch of things I have. I think, to be honest with you, it’s been a very, very long road and just thinking about the next ten days... I want people to see this movie, you know? And then I’m going to deal with all my dirty laundry and everything I haven’t done in the last three years. So I’m kind of stuck in that but I do have a bunch of things brewing but to give anything away would be telling.

Drew: Well, sir, I hope people go see the movie, too. I really enjoyed it. I think it’s a brash film and it’s one of those that when you see that it’s got a studio logo in front of it, you do a double-take. It’s not the typical studio picture and I mean that in the best possible way.

Miguel: Well, thank you. That is taken as a great compliment. Thank you.

Download William Bell's brand new single,"Am I Mr.Right?"on iTunes Now!!!

2010-03-10T10:50:00.003-05:00

Lola performs on Fox 5's"Good Day Atlanta"!!!

2010-02-01T14:43:00.002-05:00

You Don't Miss Your Water (Till Your Well Runs Dry) William Bell

2010-01-26T16:36:00.002-05:00

William Bell "Hard To Handle" @ Warren Haynes Xmas Jam 2009

2010-01-26T16:15:00.001-05:00

WILLIAM BELL RECIEVES RAVE REVIEWS @ THE 21ST ANNUAL X-MAS JAM

2009-12-16T13:26:00.005-05:00

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William Bell recieved rave reviews (try saying that 3X,LOL!!!) for his performances last Fri.,Dec.11th & Sat.,Dec.12th @ The 21st Annual Warren Haynes X-Mas Pre-Jam & Jam respectively,to benefit Habitat for Humanity in mountainous Asheville,NC.Comments are as follows:

http://www.jambands.com/news/2009/12/14/william-bell-counting-crows...ristmas-jam-highlightsWilliam Bell, Counting Crows Among Christmas Jam HighlightsThe weekend’s musical festivities began on Friday night with Haynes’ annualmore intimate Christmas Pre-Jam at the Orange Peel.The super jam portion of the night continued with a funk and soul-basedensemble that boasted Holloway, Meters bassist George Porter Jr., Lettucedrummer Adam Deitch, Soulive/Lettuce guitarist Eric Krasno, New Orleans staple Trombone Shorty and trumpeter Craig Sorrells. After a few songs,STAX legend William Bell, perhaps this year’s most inspired and influentialguest musician, appeared to front the ad hoc group of musicians for a fewsongs, including “Everybody Loves a Winner.”The weekend’s festivities continued Saturday night at the Civic Center.The Christmas Jam’s funk ensemble reassembled for a two-part performance.The second part of the set found the musicians backing William Bell. Theset read like a STAX and soul greatest hits list: a take on “Hard toHandle” that also featured Audley Freed, a version of “Everyday is aHoliday” with both Freed and Haynes, and an all-star jam based around hisoriginal “Born Under a Bad Sign” that drew in Freed, Haynes and Whitford,among other song highlights. As Haynes mentioned in a recent Jambands.cominterview, Whitford also played “Born Under a Bad Sign” with Gov’t Mule afew years ago.**************************************************************************************************************************************Haynes' Christmas Jam band warmed up the crowd quickly with its lineup ofveterans and locals, including Aerosmith guitarist Brad Whitford and NCnative Edwin McCain.An assortment of rock and blues journeymen followed, leading up to a fierceset by legendary R&B vocalist and songwriter William Bell.Bell, 70, has been writing and recording hits since his Stax Records days,and his songs are favorites of sampling artists today, including KanyeWest. He and Haynes dueted on "Everyday Will Be a Holiday" and he wasjoined by Aerosmith guitarist Brad Whitford for Bell's "Born Under a BadSign," made famous by Eric Clapton with Cream.In his tailored black suit, red tie and matching pocket hankerchief andblack Fedora, Bell was easily the best-dressed man on stage.**************************************************************************************************************************************FACEBOOK COMMENTSSean Paul Welch - Had a great time at my first Xmas Jam! Mule was of coursemy favorite, but Jimmy Herring and Col. Bruce, Brad Whitford, JackieGreene, George Porter, William Bell, Trombone Shorty, and Ron Holloway allblew me away!! Last Child, Spoonful, Born Under A Bad Sign, Fire On TheBayou, Train Kept A Rollin'...so many awesom...e songs played toperfection!.Jeremy -Amy - William Bell was great and he's a legend. He has a great voice and deserves to be heard.

William Bell Wins CAMMY AWARD

2009-11-18T16:39:00.004-05:00

William Bell wins Cammy award for
National Dance/Shag Song
“Dirty Ol’ Man”performed by
Hardway Connection
presented on Sunday,November 15th @ The Alabama Theater in Myrtle Beach,SC
Song “Dirty Ol’ Man
Written by: William Bell & Robert Owens
Produced by:
William Bell & Wizard Jones at Wilbe Productions, Inc.
(770-996-1500)

INTRODUCING THE NEW WILLIAMBELL.COM

2009-11-18T16:27:00.002-05:00

Introducing the new William Bell website with links to Wilbe Records & access to more songs,videos,merchandise & news!!!

THE LEGENDARY WILLIAM BELL

Visit us @ www.williambell.com

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Wilbe Records
(A Division of Wilbe Productions, Inc.
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William Bell plays The 21st Annual Warren Haynes Christmas Jam

2009-11-12T14:12:00.003-05:00

William Bell plays The 21st Annual Warren Haynes Christmas Jam which also features Counting Crows,Ani Difranco,Gov't Mule,Moe & special guests Troy"Trombone"Shorty Andrews,Adam Deitch,DJ Logic,Audley Freed,Jackie Greene,Col.Bruce Hampton,Robert Kearns,Kevin Kinney,Eric Krasno,& George Porter Jr.

SINGER FRED BOLTON PASSES

2009-11-10T14:11:00.004-05:00

William Bell & Wilbe Records are sad to announce the passing of FRED BOLTON the morning of Monday,November 2,2009 due to diabetes related illness.
We send our deepest sympathies & heartfelt condolences To His Family & Friends.

The Legendary William Bell featured,...“STILL LIFE IN SOUL: Contemporary Music Photography by Jacob Blickenstaff"

2009-11-10T14:05:00.001-05:00

William Bell & others pay tribute to the Big"O",Otis Redding last Thursday,November 5th.

2009-11-10T13:23:00.001-05:00

William Bell to perform @ Jerry Wexler Celebration

2009-10-16T14:19:00.002-04:00

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Blind Ambition signs William Bell.

2009-09-29T12:29:00.004-04:00

Blind Ambition Management is pleased to announce the signing of legendary soul artist William Bell to its roster.

One of the architects of the Memphis soul sound, singer/composer William Bell came to prominence with his debut Stax single, "You Don't Miss Your Water." After joining the Stax staff as a writer, Bell and Booker T. Jones penned "Born Under a Bad Sign," which became a signature song for blues musician Albert King and was later popularized by Cream. Bell himself had more hits with "Private Number," "I Forgot to Be Your Lover," "Trying to Love Two," and many others. His songs continue to be sampled by top artists including Kanye West, Ludacris and Dilated Peoples. He's been inducted in to the Georgia Music Hall of Fame and has received the Rhythm and Blues Foundation's R&B Pioneer Award. Look for some high-profile US and international tour dates and an exciting new album from William next year. William Bell's MySpace

Wilbe Record's Artist & Producer,Wizard Jones,Is Named Music Director For The 2009 Soul Train Music Awards In Atlanta!!!

2009-09-10T13:41:00.008-04:00

Congrats to Wilbe Record's own producer,arranger,& artist Wizard Jones for being named Music Director for the 2009 Soul Train Music Awards in Atlanta!!!

THE MARK OF GREATNESS IS UPON YOU WIZ!

WOW Lola Gulley Postal Stamp.

2009-08-29T16:11:00.002-04:00

This is a US POstal Stamp with Lola Picture. Perfect to use to send mail.
Wilbe Merchandising on Zazzle

Lola Gulley R & B and Soul SInger Postal Stamp by Wilbe_Records
See other Lola Postage

Get Your Dog Some Lola

2009-08-27T00:30:00.001-04:00

Kiss Lola Sings Wash Your Hands Doggy T-Shirt by Wilbe_Records
Browse other Lola Pet Clothing

Kiss I LoveLola Mug Wilbe Records from Zazzle.com

2009-08-27T00:04:00.002-04:00

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Wilbe Records Launches On-Line Store @ Zazzle.Com

2009-08-26T14:27:00.003-04:00

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N.Y.Times article on SOULSVILLE

2009-08-17T16:29:00.002-04:00

Michael Shelley interviews William Bell on WFMU,Jersey City,NJ,July 4th

2009-07-16T13:54:00.005-04:00

Michael Shelley of WFMU conducts an excellent interview with Mr.William Bell chronicling his musical origins,introduction to the business of music,the Stax Records years,His own label Wilbe Records & ultimately Bell's performance @ the Lincoln Center in New York City,July 16th which will be broadcast live on WFMU 91.1 FM ,7-11pm ( www.wfmu.org ).

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The Get Down:William Bell headlines Ponderosa Stomp @ Lincoln Center NYC

2009-07-14T16:44:00.005-04:00

Thursday,July 16th 2009
William Bell headlines The Ponderosa Stomp @ Lincoln Center in NYC.Other acts include Harvey Scales,The Bobettes,with The Bo-Keys.

Soul Bag magazine features William Bell & Wilbe Records

2009-07-10T13:33:00.007-04:00

Premier International music publication,SOUL BAG,features William Bell & Wilbe Records in it's latest issue # 195.

,...& ABS Magazine too!!! A Big Thanks too Editor Marcel Bénédit & Staff!

http://www.absmag.fr

Michael Jackson,"The King Of Pop" b.Aug.28,1958 - t.June 25,2009

2009-06-26T17:23:00.006-04:00

Our sincerest condolences go out to the family of Michael Jackson.
From the Wilbe Records family.
"Stay Golden Mike".

William Bell"Live In New York City"cd Review

2009-06-25T13:25:00.006-04:00

William Bell”Live In New York City”cd Review
“This is what it’s all about,…THIS IS SOUL LADIES & GENTLEMEN!,…the MC announces.And with a listing of classic songs recorded by the main attraction this evening,he introduces The Legendary William Bell,followed by rapid fire drum & horn section call & response,…this performance is under way,…
LIVE IN NEW YORK CITY!

This particular cd is just the kind of Live! music project that avid music collectors can’t wait to get a hold of & brag about how rare of a find it is,how hard it was to obtain,all the while keeping it cautiously within arm’s reach of his audience,only to be locked away,never to be seen again.

Not this time collectors!This one is for the masses!The only thing rare about this is that it is the only Live! release from Mr.Bell who gives a stellar vocal performance the whole way thru.
The 1977 hit”Easy Comin’Out,Hard Goin’In”kicks off the experience,with a brief vamp of the Tyrone Davis hit”Can I Change My Mind”effortlessly mixed in.”Everyday Will Be Like A Holiday”follows like you’ve never heard it before!Of course that’s the beauty of Live! renditions.Plenty of extensions,ad-libs,tempo changes,etc,…
When I say you’ve never heard it like this before,I’m not exaggerating.”Everyday,…”is greased,teased,& ultimately pleeeeezing to the ear.
Now you’re primed for the anthemic”I Forgot To Be Your Lover”/”You Send Me”medley,laced with some really nice Hammond B-3 organ playing & some”words to the wise”fromW.B.,…”if you got a good thing,don’t go around braggin’about your good thing,cause everybody’s looking for a good thing,…”. A tribute to The Big”O”,the late great Otis Redding is in order for the next few selections.Of course,W.B. penned & recorded the fitting”Tribute To A King”in remembrance of Otis shortly after his untimely passing.On Live,…he borrows & superbly reworks tunes from the”king’s”catalogue like”Hard To Handle”,”Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa”,& is joined by former Stax label mate,Eddie Floyd,to perform Mr.Redding’s signature song”Dock Of The Bay”which in itself is well worth the price of admission.

The final selection is appropriately Willam Bell’s debut single”You Don’t Miss Your Water”which is as brilliant as ever,complete with dynamic vocal stylings & a killer saxophone solo.
In summary,…job well done!”Live In NYC”is the next best thing to being there!

To paraphrase the MC,“THIS IS TRULY WHAT IT’S ALL ABOUT,…THIS IS SOUL MUSIC LADIES & GENTLEMEN,…AT IT’S FINEST!
INDEED

Lee Henzel,Host of”Blues Therapy”
WRFG 89.3FM,Atlanta,Georgia,U.S.A.
Nigelfreedom12@aol.com

William Bell Collects The MOJO Best Compilation Award in London

2009-06-12T12:40:00.004-04:00

The MOJO Best Compilation Award/Presenter: Corinne Bailey Rae

Winner: Take Me To The River - The Southern Soul Story (Kent)Collected by: Stax/Atlantic legend William Bell

Jeff Floyd"Shakes Somethin' Loose"in Greenville,MS.(click here to read concert review)

2009-06-10T15:02:00.006-04:00

Photo courtesy of The Boogie Report: http://www.theboogiereport.net

Lola nominated for JMAA R&B Award!!!

2009-06-10T12:54:00.007-04:00

Congrats Lola on being nominated for an JMAA R&B Award in the International Female Vocalist Of The Year category!!!

Thanks Jackson Music Awards Association!

DJ LOVE

2009-05-28T13:18:00.004-04:00

THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING FOR MAKING WILBE HOT!!!

-Bobby Collins,Citadel/ABC Radio

-Chico's Radio

-WMGL,Frankie"The Big Bopper",Charleston,SC

-KFXZ,Carl T,Lafayette,LA.

-KTOY,DJ Godfather,Texarkana,TX.

-KZWA,Mitch Falkner,Lake Charles,LA.

-WMPG,"The Blues Doctor",Portland,ME.

-KCOH,Vel Locks,Houston,TX.,
-WQID,Popa Soul,Hattiesburg,MS.
-WCLK,Abdul Manaan,Atlanta,GA.

-Soulandbluesreport.com
-Breezy Love,Jackson,MS.
-WJAB,Joyce Coffman,Huntsville,AL.
-WGNL,Cy Hughes,Greenwood,MS.
-DJ Bobby Smoothe,Moss Point,MS.
-KCHR,Darrell Hall,Sikeston,MO.
-WRFG 89.3FM,”The Blues Doctor”,Atlanta,GA.
-WZNJ,Gus Weiss,Demopolis,AL.
-KQXL,Ron Kelly,Baton Rouge,LA.
-KFFA,James”Thinman”Morgan,W.Helena,AR.

-WORT,"Peaches"Lacey,Madison,WI.
-Cookie Jordan,Florence,SC
-DJ K-Stone,Lee’s Summit,MO.
-KOKY,Broadway Joe,Little Rock,AR.
-Willie”Moonman”Bacote
-WWSD,Felton”The Entertainer”,Chicago,IL.

-Southernsoulrnb.com,Daddy B.Nice
-SBR Radio
-WSIR,Tony Charles,St.Petersburg,FL.
-AJ The Jam Diva,Littleton,NC,Ash Ent.
-KBXT,Bryan,TX.
-KKDA,Spyder”The Blues Ryder”,Dallas,TX.
-WJUS,Rev.Glenn King,Selma,AL.
-KBBG,Mr.Smooth,Waterloo,IA.
-WFFX-St.Louis,MO.,Prince Carter
-WANT,”Fantastic”Fred Anthony,Lebanon,TN.
-WBAD,Troop Williams,Greenville,MS.
-KRUS,James”Super”Cooper,Ruston/Monroe,LA.
-WZLA,King Smoke’s Southern Soul Café,Greenwood,SC
-KTRY,Earl C.,Rayville,LA.
-WMMY,Big John Ruth,Raleigh,NC
-Southern Soul Nation TV
-WBEZ,Curtis Carter,Panama City,FL.
-WVBH,Larry”Sugarman”Jones,Benton Harbor,MI.
-WONG,Canton,MS.
-KFXZ,Carl T.,Lafayette,LA.
-Blues Critic Radio
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2009-05-12T15:49:00.001-04:00

EXPERIENCE THE FIRST LIVE! CD FROM THE LEGENDARY WILLIAM BELL,...

WILLIAM BELL

"LIVE IN NYC"

NOW Available ! NEW & FIRST EVER "LIVE" CD by William Bell...
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Wilbe Records(A Division of Wilbe Productions, Inc)

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WILBE PHOTOS

2009-05-08T17:16:00.002-04:00

Fred Bolton,Atlanta,GA.,July 2008

WILBE REPRESENT!!!

Fred Bolton,Atlanta,GA.,July 2008

Fred Bolton,Atlanta,GA.,July 2008

The"Everyday Will Be Like A Holiday"Tour Review!!!

2009-01-06T10:03:00.001-05:00

WILBE Records Director of Promotions,Larry Eaglin reports on the “Everyday Will Be Like A Holiday” Tour
Dec. 18th – Dec.21st 2008

This month’s “Everyday Will Be Like A Holiday” tour was quite an extra holiday treat for those fortunate enough to experience it.

Featured entertainers included the phenomenally gifted vocalist,songwriter,pianist,…& new WILBE signee,Lola,as well as “Powerhouse”vocalist & WILBE alum,Jeff Floyd,& of course WILBE Records CEO,The Legendary William Bell!

Each night,the show commenced with newcomer,Lola,followed by Jeff Floyd,…. and a WILBE Records gift pack giveaway preceded the introducion of William Bell.

First stop Lafayette,Louisiana! A Huge Thanks to KJCB Station owner Janelle Chargois & Staff who pulled out all the stops for us,treating us to the best in Southwest Louisiana Cuisine.
The event was held @ local favorite music venue Elsido’s on St. Antoine St.that boasted an abslolutely fabulous sound system & a great opening Zydeco band.
On comes Lola,whom the crowd doesn’t seem all to familiar with until she launches into the first song of her set,”I Can’t See Myself”,it’s popularity attributed to the jocks over @ KJCB who showed it much love.
By the second verse of “Wash Your Hands”,Lola had the audience where she wanted them,testimonials to the shared experience being shouted out @ random.

Jeff Floyd,simply put,is a natural.A ball of energy from the time he hits the stage until his departure.Effortlessly,drawing from his string of hits to bring the crowd into his world,the synergy between Jeff & his audience is similar to a call & response situation.He performed older material such as “I Found Love(On A Lonely Highway)”,Let’s Git It On”,&”Somebody Is Gonna Lose A Good Woman” & brought everyone up to date with the latest single from the”Keepin’ It Real” cd,”Lock My Door.You can be sure to expect huge achievements for Jeff in 2009.
The show closed with the epitome of cool & class, the consummate professional,….Mr. William Bell who arrived on stage amidst a flurry of camera flashes,….kind of like a Soul Blues paparazzi.
He covered all the classics,& I do mean all the classics such as’You Don’t Miss Your Water”,”I Forgot To Be Your Lover” & “Everyday Will Be Like A Holiday”.
There was no shortage of material from his”New Lease On Life” & “A Portrait Is Forever” releases.
I remember being overcome with chills viewing Mr.Bell from my vantage point,his sillouette bathed in spotlights as he crooned.Thinking to myself,this is truly a very special occasion!

The report on the Lafayette show kind of wrote itself & I realize it’s a bit lengthy,so I’ll briefly list some of the other highlights on this tour.

***Lake Charles,LA.: A Sincere Thanks & Continued Success to those powerful sisters,Faye Blackwell & Tami Tousant @ KZWA 105.3 for accommodating WILBE so nicely.And we can’t forget THE MAN Mitch Faulkner(Congrats Bro!,We’re proud of you!),as well as other DJ’s for being excellent MC’s for the show,which was held in one of those church halls that brought to my mind summers spent in Beaumont,TX.,sitting next to my grandmother as she was intensely focused on the bingo game at hand,pots of hot gumbo being prepared in the kitchen,….o.k. forward to the present,…Tami brings me a plate of gumbo & it’s on.
KZWA offered free admission to the first 50 ladies,who were lined up outside the entrance 1 hour prior to the doors opening,which is always a good thing. These folks came to sho’nuff party & I was witness to every ”line” dance imaginable.Of course Lola & Jeff,who kept the dance floor packed his entire set,did an excellent job.William Bell hits the stage & as if one cue,several women,politely,one @ a time come up to him as he’s performing & pose with him as a girlfriend snaps the photo.Mr.Bell obliges the lady’s without missing a beat or note.Now,that’s entertainment!
Extra special thanks also to Lawrence”Gumbo”Morrow of Gumbomedia Network for the T.V. interview.Keep up the great work!

***Greenville/Greenwood,MS.: Actually the performance was held in Lexington,MS. @ James’s place,…preciate ya’!I knew that WILBE was really bringin’ it when I witnessed Mr.James,not a necessarily compact man,swinging from a rafter.As was the case in the shows leading up to this one,Lola was called back out to the stage for an encore performance of “Wash Your Hands”.Thanks to Cyreio Hughes & the staff @ WGNL 104.3 for making it happen in Mississippi!

***Little Rock,AR.: What can I say about “Broadway”Joe Booker & the staff @ KOKY 102.1FM,…..Class Acts!When we arrived to Club Elevations,the place seemed filled to the hilt,…with a few hundred more expected.This had to be the most enthusiastic,interactive crowd of all the dates,….real downhome folks!Cd as well as custom photo sales were brisk.After the performance,the artist meet & greet area remained full of autograph seekers,well wishers &/or folks expressing their appreciation.Alright,the high point of the evening came during Lola’s opening performance when she was showered with bills from the ladies,at one point a woman made change with the money already onstage to allow for a larger tip,…now that’s love,…maybe you have,but I have never ever seen anything like that!One brother,after donating single bills from his wallet,just threw his whole damn wallet out.

The WILBE Records Staff & artists thanks all who were in attendance.Let’s do it again sometime.

Love,Light & Prosperity in “09”

Larry Eaglin
Director Of Radio Promotions
WILBE Records

WILBE RECORDS IN 2009!

2008-11-10T15:50:00.002-05:00

Click image below to view Live! Jeff Floyd footage!