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Brian Setzer Names Top Five Songs That Served As His Influences As He Gears Up For February And March 2024 Dates

As BRIAN SETZER gears up to hit the road this spring, the iconic guitarist, songwriter, vocalist, and three-time Grammy Award-winner talked about the five essential songs that served as his inspiration.

Lost Dog Street Band Announce 2024 Tour And Tease Forthcoming Album Single

After a successful run with the release of his solo album, Songs I Swore I'd Never Sing, Lost Dog Street Band leader Benjamin Tod considered retiring the long-running trio and focusing his efforts elsewhere; that is, until he realized he'd been subconsciously writing new music for his dark country trio that fans have loved for over a decade now.

Canadian Singer-Songwriter John Dorsch Releases New Album ELEVATION

Discover the vibrant melodies and unique style of Canadian singer-songwriter John Dorsch in his highly anticipated album 'Elevation.' Immerse yourself in a musical journey influenced by legends like Van Halen and The Beatles. Release date: July 14th. Visit John Dorsch's website for more information.

JMTC Theatre's SMOKER, and THE GOOD ADOPTEE To Premiere On Broadway On Demand

JMTC Theatre will present their award-winning, hit shows Smoker and The Good Adoptee on the pioneering streaming platform, Broadway on Demand. Bob Brader's Smoker will debut with a Livestream event on Monday, October 25th at 7pm ET.

Guitar Great Tommy Emmanuel is Coming to SOPAC

Tommy Emmanuel has achieved enough musical milestones to satisfy several lifetimes. At age six, he was touring Australia with his family band. By 30, he was a Rock lead guitarist playing stadiums. At 44, he was named a Certified Guitar Player by his idol, music icon Chet Atkins. Today, he plays sold-out shows everywhere from Nashville to Sydney.

Dale Watson Announces New Album 'The Memphians'

Country music traditionalist and distinguished singer-songwriter Dale Watson is set to drop his latest album, The Memphians, on Friday, February 26 via BFD / Audium Nashville. The ten-track record will be the first instrumental-only compilation Watson has ever recorded.

The Mahwah Museum to Present Online Concert to Celebrate Les Paul's 105th Birthday

The Mahwah Museum will present an online concert June 6-9 to celebrate Les Paul's 105th birthday with Lou Pallo (& guests), Muriel Anderson and Thom Bresh.

Internationally Acclaimed Guitarist Tommy Emmanuel Comes To Musco Center, 12/10

Musco Center for the Arts will present internationally acclaimed acoustic guitarist Tommy Emmanuel, with special guests Jim and Morning Nichols, on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 7:30 pm. 

Country Rewind Records Releases REX ALLEN - AMERICA'S LAST SINGING COWBOY

Rex Allen - America's Last Singing Cowboy is the latest release by Country Rewind Records and the first in a new series, referred to as the Western Heritage Series which will also feature The Son's of the Pioneers and Tex Ritter. Rex Allen was a multimedia star before the term 'multimedia' was coined. He found fame as a singer, a song- writer, a Western movie star, a television actor and (in later life) as a narrator of Disney movies and TV shows. Rex Allen - America's Last Singing Cowboy is being distributed by Select-O-Hits and available to order on Country Rewind Records website countryrewindrecords.com.

Bill Frisell Comes to Smothers Theatre In January

Singer/songwriter Bill Frisell performs music from his newest pop culture-inspired project at Pepperdine University's Smothers Theatre in Malibu on Tuesday, January 22 at 8 p.m.  

John Mellencamp Announces Tour Stop in Green Bay this April

JOHN MELLENCAMP announced today additional dates to the 2019 tour of "The John Mellencamp Show" which will feature the rock icon's classics plus some new material. Being hailed by critics and fans alike as one of music's most authentic and crowd pleasing concert performers, Mellencamp has added an additional 13 dates to his 2019 tour. The news follows his previously announced dates, which will kick off with a sold out show in his home state of Indiana on February 7, 2019 and continue through April 30, 2019 in Albuquerque, NM. Produced by AEG Presents, "The John Mellencamp Show" will start promptly at 8pm and will not have an opening act.  Every ticket purchased online will receive a physical copy of Mellencamp's forthcoming album "Other People's Stuff" set for release this December by Republic Records. 

John Mellencamp Announces Additional 2019 Tour Dates

JOHN MELLENCAMP announced today additional dates to the 2019 tour of “The John Mellencamp Show” which will feature the rock icon's classics plus some new material. Being hailed by critics and fans alike as one of music's most authentic and crowd pleasing concert performers, Mellencamp has added an additional 13 dates to his 2019 tour. The news follows his previously announced dates, which will kick off with a sold out show in his home state of Indiana on February 7, 2019 and continue through April 30, 2019 in Albuquerque, NM. Produced by AEG Presents, “The John Mellencamp Show” will start promptly at 8pm and will not have an opening act.  Every ticket purchased online will receive a physical copy of Mellencamp's forthcoming album “Other People's Stuff” set for release this December by Republic Records. 

John Mellencamp Comes to Ovens Auditorium in March 2019

Ovens Auditorium will host rock icon John Mellencamp as part of 'The John Mellencamp Show' tour on Friday, March 22, 2019, at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale on Friday, Sept. 21 at 10 a.m.

John Mellencamp to Embark On 2019 Tour THE JOHN MELLENCAMP SHOW

Set to coincide with a highly anticipated new album release, JOHN MELLENCAMP will embark on a 2019 tour of “The John Mellencamp Show” which will feature the rock icon's classics plus some new material.  Hailed by critics and fans alike as one of music's most authentic and crowd-pleasing concert performers, Mellencamp will perform at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) in Providence, RI on Friday, February 22.  Produced by AEG Presents, “The John Mellencamp Show” will start promptly at 8P and will not have an opening act. 

Fingerstyle Singer-Songwriter Zak Trojano Debuts WOLF TREES + Announces Tour Dates

Fingerstyle singer-songwriter Zak Trojano will release Wolf Trees on August 10, nine songs that call attention to the thin rapidity of modern life. The Rusty Belle co-founder's third album looks forward as much as it looks back and today, he debuts the title track courtesy of The Bluegrass Situation. 'Wolf Trees' is a reconciliation of dreams with reality that holds the listener through the trials of finding an anchor in the world (How could I begin to tell you how/easy it would be to find a place for now/in the soft light of the almost dark/where the wolf trees howl through the park for you).

Eddie Clendening Returns to HEARTBREAK HOTEL, Full Cast Announced

Broadway In Chicago, the producers of HEARTBREAK HOTEL, and Authentic Brands Group (ABG), owner of Elvis Presley Enterprises today, are delighted to announce the full casting for HEARTBREAK HOTEL, a musical premiere that will ignite the stage of the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (175 E. Chestnut) beginning June 30, 2018.

Eddie Clendening Returns to HEARTBREAK HOTEL, Full Cast Announced

Broadway In Chicago, the producers of HEARTBREAK HOTEL, and Authentic Brands Group (ABG), owner of Elvis Presley Enterprises today, are delighted to announce the full casting for HEARTBREAK HOTEL, a musical premiere that will ignite the stage of the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (175 E. Chestnut) beginning June 30, 2018.

Music Fans Set To Enjoy An Evening Of Guitar Greats at Parr Hall

A musician who is admired around the world for his versatile style is heading to town next week with a whirlwind of a show.

13th Annual Kalamazoo Fretboard Festival Returns to the Kalamazoo Valley Museum March 2-3

13th Annual Kalamazoo Fretboard Festival Returns to the Museum March 2-3

Doc Watson's LIVE AT CLUB 47 Out Today

Yep Roc Records and the Southern Folklife Collection at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Libraries announce the release of Doc Watson, Live at Club 47, set for a February 9 release on CD and digital, nearly 55 years to the date of the original recording. The LP release will follow April 27.

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How many shows has Merle Travis written?

Merle Travis has written 1 shows including Million Dollar Quartet (Songwriter).

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