Chris Layton News

The newly renovated State Theatre New Jersey and SLP Concerts present Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band as a stop on their U.S. tour celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the release of Trouble Is… with special guest Samantha Fish on Friday, May 20, 2022.

Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band, Trouble is… 25th Anniversary Tour, is coming  to The District in Sioux Falls on May 3rd, 2022!

Stony Plain Records announces an October 22 release date for Pinky's Blues, the new album from award-winning blues guitarist/singer Sue Foley.

Stony Plain Records announces an October 22 release date for Pinky's Blues, the new album from award-winning blues guitarist/singer Sue Foley.

Livestream concert experience industry leader TourGigs has announced multiple major upcoming shows in 2021 including two Valentine's Day concerts with Josh Groban and Air Supply, in addition to a partnership with iconic Austin-based blues venue Antone's to produce various livestream shows this year.

Livestream concert experience industry leader TourGigs brings the magic of holiday season live shows straight to your living room this holiday season with a lineup that features something for everyone, including holiday classics and new favorites previously only experienced in person.

City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, has announced Grammy-nominated musician Tab Benoit, gospel singer and pianist Oleta Adams, The Beach Boys founder Al Jardine and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Friday, January 31 at noon. Tickets will be available at citywinery.com/chicago.

Luther Burbank Center for the Arts (LBC) announced today that the Experience Hendrix Tour, a multi-artist celebration, will come to Santa Rosa on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at 8 p.m. Tickets range in price from $69-$89 and will be available beginning Friday, May 17 at 12 p.m. online at lutherburbankcenter.org, by calling 707-546-3600 or at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts ticket office (50 Mark West Springs Road in Santa Rosa. 

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member and world-renowned Nashville-based keyboardist Reese Wynans releases his first-ever solo album Sweet Release today; a collection of songs honoring a paramount selection of blues-rock legends. The much anticipated album comes following a career that's spanned over 50 years and literally hundreds of historical collaborations. Sweet Release also serves as Joe Bonamassa's inaugural credit as a producer. Bonamassa has long been a fan of Wynans' work, urging him to create a solo album and championing the project as producer. Today, the album is available to stream and/or purchase via reesewynans.com, jbonamassa.com and all major music services and in stores.

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member and world-renowned Nashville-based keyboardist Reese Wynans recently announced his first-ever solo albumSweet Release, a collection of songs honoring a paramount selection of blues-rock legends. The long anticipated album comes following a career that's spanned over 50 years and literally hundreds of historical collaborations. Along with the announcement came the first single 'Crossfire', a tribute to the legacy of Stevie Ray Vaughan and Wynans' work with Double Trouble, featuring the iconic Sam Moore of Sam & Dave on vocals. Today, Wynans shares the video for 'Crossfire' with behind-the-scenes footage from the studio recordings. 'Crossfire' is available now as a free song download on Reese and Joe's websites (reesewynans.com and jbonamassa.comrespectively).

The Legendary Soul Man Sam Moore was announced as a guest collaborator on Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member, and world-renowned Nashville-based keyboardist, Reese Wynans first-ever solo album, Sweet Release. Moore makes his guest appearance on the album's first single, 'Crossfire,' providing his signature vocals on the classic song, once sung by Stevie Ray Vaughan.

 Celebrate the music and legacy of Jimi Hendrix as Experience Hendrix comes to Newark's New Jersey Performing Arts Centeron Friday, March 29 at 8:00 PM. This critically acclaimed multi-artist tribute to Hendrix features performances by Billy Cox, Joe Satriani, Dave Mustaine, Jonny Lang, Dweezil Zappa, Eric Johnson, Doug Pinnick, Chris Layton, Mato Nanji, Kenny Aronoff, The Slide Brothers, Henri Brown, Kevin McCormick and special guest Taj Mahal. Tickets $53 - $133 (plus applicable fees) available at NJPAC.org or 1-888-GO-NJPAC (1-888-466-5722) and the NJPAC box office, located at 1 Center Street in Newark.

 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member and world-renowned Nashville-based keyboardist Reese Wynans announces his first-ever solo album Sweet Release, a collection of songs honoring a paramount selection of blues-rock legends. The long anticipated album comes following a career that's spanned over 50 years and literally hundreds of historical collaborations. Sweet Release also serves as Joe Bonamassa's inaugural credit as a producer. Bonamassa has long been a fan of Wynans' work, urging him to create a solo album and championing the project as producer. Today, the album is available for pre-order on reesewynans.com, jbonamassa.com and available on all major music services and will be in stores on March 1st. 

Ovens Auditorium will host the Experience Hendrix Tour featuring Joe Satriani, Dave Mustaine and more on Friday, March 15, 2019, at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com, by phone at 800-745-3000, at all Ticketmaster outlets or at the Bojangles' Coliseum Box Office located at 2700 E. Independence Blvd. Tickets cost between $58.50 and $129 (plus applicable service charges) and are subject to change. A direct link to purchase tickets can be found here.

Dancers Over 40 presented 'WE'RE STILL HERE!', a song and dance concert with performers from the Broadway and Concert stages.

Recognized by the world by being the most ICONIC American rock guitarist ever- EXPERIENCE HENDRIX TOUR is coming to New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Friday, March 29, at 8 P.M. Celebrate the music and legacy of guitar great Jimi Hendrix as the Experience Hendrix tour heads out on the road, featuring Billy Cox (Band of Gypsys), Joe Satriani (Deep Purple), Dave Mustaine (Megadeth), Jonny Lang (The Big Bang), special guest Taj Mahal, and many others.The multi-artist lineup will be joined by Dweezil Zappa, Eric Johnson, Doug Pinnick (King's X), Chris Layton (Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble), Mato Nanji (Indigenous), Kenny Aronoff, Slide Brothers, Henri Brown and Kevin McCormick. Additional special guests include David Hidalgo and Cesar Rosas.

The Experience Hendrix Tour, the critically acclaimed multi-artist celebration of Jimi Hendrix's musical genius is returning in 2019 with its biggest ever tour—30 dates through the East Coast, South and Midwest. What began as a single show tribute at the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame in 2000 has blossomed into a full-fledged concert experience that has thrilled countless fans across the US. The tour presents a host of great artists collaborating and interpreting Hendrix's legendary songs as part of a powerhouse, three hour concert experience.

Dancers Over 40 will present 'WE'RE STILL HERE!', a song and dance concert with performers from the Broadway and Concert stages.

DANCERS  OVER  40 ...and Friends Presents WE'RE  STILL  HERE! A Song and Dance Concert to Celebrate Dancers Over 40's 25th Anniversary and Broadway Cares/EFA

Five-time Grammy-nominated contemporary blues group Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band will bring its blues/rock sound to the SugarHouse Casino Event Center on Friday, Nov. 10, at 9 p.m.