It’s been three years since Bonnie’s album Just Like That… was released on her independent label, Redwing Records. In honor of this anniversary and in celebration of #EarthDay, we would like to support the giving economy and offer a SIGNED Just Like That…limited-edition, 180GM Teal Vinyl (Indie Exclusive) to one lucky winner.
This Earth Day, we wanted to recommend a great local community resource called “Buy Nothing” that gives neighbors a means to share items they no longer have use for. Rather than tossing those items into the trash, join your local “Buy Nothing” group (via their app) and post the item you would like to give away. Chances are there are more than a few people in the neighborhood who would be thrilled to take that sweater, kid’s bike or box of old art supplies off your hands.
Reducing waste in landfills is one benefit of sharing resources and another is how you will feel when your unneeded item makes its way into the hands of someone who actually wants it! It’s a very satisfying loop unlike that of the “open-loop recycling” of plastic, where recycled materials are mixed with new raw materials and down-cycled into lower-quality products. Recycling of plastic is costly and does not stem the production of virgin plastic product (Source: Plastic Pollution Coalition.)
We love the idea of “Buy Nothing” as it’s a hyper-local solution that has the power to make an impact on a grander scale by limiting consumerism of new products as well as reducing waste. Learn more about how you can participate in the giving economy via https://buynothingproject.org
Let’s honor the Earth every day! — Bonnie and BRHQ 🌎
Was great to see Justin Vernon of Bon Iver on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon last week. I’m a big fan and was so touched by his deep appreciation of my music. Years ago he sang a gorgeous live version of “I Can’t Make You Love Me,” adding a bit of my “Nick of Time” at the end. That sparked a friendship and I was so happy when he and Charli XCX asked to sample my recording for their great remix of Brat’s “I Think About It All the Time.” Love his new album and look forward to more collaborations in the future. — Bonnie
Bonnie Raitt Bends Time at the Winspear Opera House The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter pulled from her most recent album and entranced a capacity crowd.
By Preston Jones March 24, 2025
“Every moment there’s a chance for redemption,” Bonnie Raitt said Sunday, adjusting the acoustic guitar slung across her body.
Her fingers teasing fleeting notes from the fretboard, the 75-year-old singer-songwriter was about to perform the title track of her most recent studio album, 2022’s Just Like That … and her observation — simple and well-worn though it may be — was about the fictional woman at the center of the song’s narrative.
I’m excited to share this new remarkable collection of rarities from my Dad’s recordings. A lot of love and curating went into putting this together and I’m very grateful to Tim at Stage Door Records and Nick Van Hoogstraten, our other Raitt family ‘brother,’ for their ongoing efforts to keep Dad’s legacy alive. Hope you enjoy too! -Bonnie
Stage Door are pleased to present their second retrospective collection dedicated to the recordings of John Raitt with ‘Songs of the Open Road and Other Rarities’. This new anthology collates 20 rare studio and broadcast recordings made between 1946 and 1959, showcasing the brilliant baritone of John Raitt, arguably one of the most iconic voices in Broadway history.
Selections include songs from The Vagabond King, New Moon and Great Day, two rarities from the film, Because You’re Mine, and ten priceless live and television performances from the late fifties.
We are heartbroken to hear of the passing of our dear friend, Jesse Colin Young. A beloved singer/songwriter and longtime ally in our social and environmental activism since the mid-seventies, Jesse had a voice as sweet and soulful as he was. He looked and sounded great when we joined him on “Get Together,” for the finale at Tom Campbell’s memorial in L.A. last December. Another brother gone too soon. We send our deep condolences to Connie and his family and let’s keep his beautiful music and light shining always. — Bonnie
Believe it or not, a blues-folk-rock-roots-soul-R&B-funk-country icon plays HPPR territory this week, so PLEASE head to Amarillo to see this 13-time Grammy-winning, self-taught guitar legend and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer LIVE IN CONCERT at the Amarillo Civic Center Auditorium on Tuesday, March 11th.— and it’s the first time she’s been back since 1977!
Rock of ages… how and why do mature musicians keep going so long? Photograph: Martina Lang/The Guardian
Yoga and ice baths have replaced all-nighters, but musicians such as Graham Nash, Bonnie Raitt, Rick Wakeman and Elkie Brooks aren’t planning to retire any time soon
What a whirlwind SNL 50th celebration in NYC with just too many highlights to even try and mention! The Homecoming Concert was one of the most thrilling and fun live concert experiences I’ve been a part of and I want to thank Chris Martin for his beautiful playing on “I Can’t Make You Love Me” and the always astonishing The Roots, for their stellar, chameleon-like backing up of me and everyone else on both nights. Congratulations and many thanks to Lorne Michaels, Mark Ronson and everyone associated with the specials for inviting me and giving us all such a monumental party to celebrate our beloved, iconic show! –Bonnie
If you missed the SNL50 Homecoming Concert and Anniversary Special, you can watch them both on demand PeacockTV and catch up on tons of clips YouTube!
[Main image photo by Todd Owyoung for Peacock via Getty Images]
SNL50: The Homecoming Concert Season 2025 (Photo by Kevin Mazur for Peacock via Getty Images)
SNL50: The Homecoming Concert Season 2025 (Photo by Ralph Bavaro for Peacock via Getty Images) SNL50: The Homecoming Concert Season 2025 (Photo by Ralph Bavaro for Peacock via Getty Images)
