Congratulations to all of the nominees for the 65th GRAMMY® Awards! Bonnie and all of us at BRHQ are incredibly proud that her album ‘Just Like That…’ has earned four GRAMMY® nominations at today’s announcement.
We are pinching ourselves over here at Redwing Records and we’re so grateful to everyone who loves this album and has helped spread the word. Bonnie wants to send out a special thank you to all those members of The Recording Academy who voted for her nominations.
And to all her fellow musicians, songwriters and her brilliant engineer, Ryan Freeland, for helping make this album as special as it is. Thanks everybody! — BRHQ
JUST ANNOUNCED! Bonnie’s ‘Just Like That…” Tour will continue in 2023 with stops in the U.S. (including the West Coast, Midwest and Hawaii,) Ireland and the UK! The Fan Presales for these shows will begin tomorrow November 15th at 10am local time at bonnieraitt.com. Register for the FREE Fan Community to gain access to these presales (that include some of the best seats in the house.) Visit the Members page to get ready for tomorrow!
In an interview with Jesse Sendejas for the Houston Press ahead of her shows in Texas this week, Bonnie reflected on her music career so far, the process of writing and recording her latest album, and many of the Texans who helped support her over the years. She wants to be sure and include her dear friend and brilliant guitarist, songwriter and producer, Stephen Bruton, who sadly passed away in 2009.
“None of us wanted to be put in a box, and that’s one of the reasons I always felt so comfortable in Texas,” she said. “It was… really the home of some of the funkiest music and… soulful songwriting.”
Hear Bonnie’s in-depth conversation with Bob recorded last week for the latest episode of The Bob Lefsetz Podcast. When it comes down to the great Beatles versus Rolling Stones rivalry, where does Bonnie land? You’ll have to listen to find out! Hear the episode on all podcast platforms linked below:
Q: When and where were you happiest? A: As a kid, my summers at camp in the Adirondacks. And as an adult, when I’m onstage. Read more of Bonnie’s responses to The Proust Questionnaire in the October 2022 issue of Vanity Fair, also available online at https://bit.ly/3SXOHrB.
We are truly sorry to announce the postponement of Bonnie’s October 7th concert with Special Guest Marc Cohn at The Majestic Theatre in San Antonio, TX to the future date of November 1, 2022. Bonnie has been fighting her first chest cold in a long while and unfortunately it is now impacting her ability to sing. She has been advised by her doctor to rest her voice tomorrow with hopes to get back on stage for Grand Prairie the next day.
We apologize for this late notice, but after a healthy streak of 61 shows this year, one of these bugs going around finally caught up with Bonnie and we must err on the side of protecting her voice.
She deeply regrets having to postpone the concert in San Antonio and hopes you will be able to attend the rescheduled date just a few weeks away when she, Marc Cohn and their bands return on November 1st.
Your tickets for October 7, 2022 will be honored at the rescheduled show on November 1, 2022. Please hold onto your original tickets (electronic and physical.) If you will not be able to attend the rescheduled date, please reach out to your original point of purchase to request a refund by October 21st.
Bonnie and Capitol Records/Universal Music Enterprises are proud to present the re-release of all 13 of her Capitol Records-era music videos made between 1989 – 2006, available now in remastered High Definition video on her Official website and Official YouTube Channel! It’s been a long time coming and we are so proud and excited to share these videos upgraded to the highest visual quality. Watch “Thing Called Love,” “Love Letter,” “I Can’t Make You Love Me,” “Love Sneakin’ Up On You,” “Not The Only One” and more. Visit bonnieraitt.com/video/capitol-records-era-music-videos to enjoy these quintessential moments from Bonnie’s time with Capitol Records as they’ve never been experienced before. — BRHQ
JUST ANNOUNCED! Bonnie and the band will return to Bluesfest Byron Bay in 2023! The festival will be held over the Easter Long Weekend, 2pm Thu 6 April – Midnight, Mon 10 April at the Byron Events Farm, NSW. All 5-day season passes (including VIP + add-ons) are on sale now! In the coming weeks, Bluesfest will release more of the line-up, along with the artist play dates so that both day-trippers and 3-day ticket holders can make an informed choice. Visit the Bluesfest website for more details: https://www.bluesfest.com.au/
Bonnie and the team at BRHQ want to alert our fellow Californians to a very important vote in the State Legislature coming up tomorrow, August 31st. If you are so moved, we urge you to contact your representatives by tomorrow afternoon to express your strong disagreement with this last-minute, dangerous reversal of plans to shut down our state’s only still-operating nuclear power plant.
Governor Gavin Newsom at the 11th hour has proposed a plan to extend the operation of Diablo Canyon, California’s last remaining nuclear power plant that was scheduled to fully retire in 2025. The CA legislature will vote on this bill on Wednesday, August 31st during their afternoon session. The timing is critical that we get as many people in California to call and tell their legislators to Vote NO on SB 846. Find your legislators here: https://findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov
Please CALL both of your state representatives today and tomorrow and urge them to Vote NO on SB 846. Sample script: “My name is ___________. I am calling to ask the Senator (or Assemblymember) to oppose SB 846, the bill that would keep Diablo Canyon operating past its scheduled closure date in 2025. Vote NO on SB 846.”
To read a “Floor Alert” issued by Union of Concerned Scientists, NRDC, Environmental Working Group, Mothers for Peace and other organizations on Diablo Canyon and analysis on where SB 846 stands right now, please visit: https://bit.ly/3KAtsZy
Below is a statement by Juliet Christian-Smith, Union of Concerned Scientists:
“This last-minute legislation would give new life to an aging nuclear power plant that is badly in need of seismic upgrades and other repairs to ensure safe operation. By waiving important environmental reviews and not designating funds to address seismic safety, the bill ignores the plant’s environmental impacts and vulnerability to earthquakes. Safety cannot take a back seat in our quest to keep the lights on and reduce global warming emissions.
“The risks of extending the operation of Diablo Canyon are significant, and an earthquake-induced accident could, by our estimate, cause more than 10,000 cancer deaths and over $100 billion in damages.
“The bill calls for a $1.4 billion loan to Pacific Gas & Electric on top of authorizing increased energy prices. These costs will be expensive for California taxpayers and ratepayers, particularly if Diablo Canyon is found ineligible for federal subsidies aimed at helping utilities keep nuclear power plants open.
“Introducing a final version of this bill 76 hours before the end of the legislative session without the benefit of adequate public review or a robust analysis of alternatives is misguided. The Union of Concerned Scientists remains committed to replacing the power generated by Diablo with renewable energy, energy storage, and other cost-effective alternatives that are a safer choice for all Californians.”
Bonnie is bringing the Just Like That…Tour to Australia in April 2023! Special Guest Mavis Staples will join her at the Melbourne (5th April) and Sydney (7th April) concerts!
The Fan Community pre-sale will start Monday Aug 15, 2022 12pm (AEST) at bonnieraitt.com and tickets will go on sale to the public Thursday, August 18, 2022, 12PM AEST.
