Dave Matthews News

With two PBS concert specials and a new self-titled Disney Pearl debut album, Nathan Pacheco is headlining a North American tour, which will stop in Chicago at the Harris Theatre for Music and Dance at Millennium Park (205 East Randolph Street) Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 7 p.m. The PBS special, "Introducing Nathan Pacheco: Live in Concert" airs today, August 23, 2012 on WTTW in Chicago.

Fuse, the national music television network of The Madison Square Garden Company, announced that OFF BEAT, a new, original half-hour comedy program featuring some of today's funniest music-themed viral videos, will premiere on Friday, September 14th at 10:00pm EST.

With two PBS concert specials and a new self-titled Disney Pearl debut album, Nathan Pacheco is headlining a North American tour, which will stop in Chicago at the Harris Theatre for Music and Dance at Millennium Park (205 East Randolph Street) Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 7 p.m. The PBS special, "Introducing Nathan Pacheco: Live in Concert" airs August 23, 2012 on WTTW in Chicago.

Communion, the most reliable source for breaking artists, has announced details of its upcoming August show at Union Hall in Park Slope, Brooklyn. On August 2, fans will enjoy one of the best lineups yet, with sets by Communion co-founder Ben Lovett as DJ; Vacationer (Downtown Records); esteemed pianist/songwriter/producer Aaron Embry and; Caleb Hawley, a diverse singer/songwriter who has shared the stage with industry greats such as Mark Cohn, Rusted Root, Dave Matthews Band, Shawn Mullins and Edwin McCain. Embry will also accompany Lovett and his band, Mumford & Sons, at their sold-out show in Hoboken on August 1.

Communion, the most reliable source for breaking artists, has announced details of its upcoming August show at Union Hall in Park Slope, Brooklyn. On August 2, fans will enjoy one of the best lineups yet, with sets by Communion co-founder Ben Lovett as DJ; Vacationer (Downtown Records); esteemed pianist/songwriter/producer Aaron Embry and; Caleb Hawley, a diverse singer/songwriter who has shared the stage with industry greats such as Mark Cohn, Rusted Root, Dave Matthews Band, Shawn Mullins and Edwin McCain. Embry will also accompany Lovett and his band, Mumford & Sons, at their sold-out show in Hoboken on August 1.

Z2 Entertainment will present North Mississippi Allstars and Missing Cats featuring John "JoJo" Herman & Sherman Ewing at the Fox Theatre on Saturday, September 14th. Tickets go on sale Friday, July 27th for $22.00 in advance and $25.00 day of show.

Z2 Entertainment will present Xavier Rudd at the Fox Theatre on Sunday, November 11th. Tickets will go on sale to the public on Saturday, July 14th for $25.00.

The following are the complete and current upcoming event listings for today, July 9 - July 23, 2012 at B. B. King Blues Club and Grill, NYC.

Singer, songwriter and environmental activist Razia Said 'spent her childhood in the vanilla-growing region of Madagascar's northeast coast. After years of living abroad, she returned to discover her country's landscape ravaged by illegal logging, slash-and-burn agriculture and the impact of climate change.'

The following are the complete and current upcoming event listings for July 9 - July 23, 2012 at B. B. King Blues Club and Grill, NYC.

Celtic flavored roots rockers Carbon Leaf will once again take to the high seas aboard the Provincetown II. Joined by The Jason Spooner Trio, they will perform June 22, 7pm as part of the 2012 Rock and Blues Concert Cruise series. Now in their 20th year of award-winning recording, Carbon Leaf can look back at an impressive portfolio of achievements, as they continue to produce a steady stream of new music and tour throughout North America. Tickets and additional information for this show and the entire 2012 Rock and Blues Cruise series are available at www.rockandbluescruise.com

Fuse, the national music television network of The Madison Square Garden Company, announced that pop vocal sensations, The Wanted, would return to the U.S. for a special performance at the Beacon Theatre tonight, June 14th at 8 pm ET. For fans who can't make the show, Fuse is bringing The Wanted live and in HD to TV screens across the nation. "Fuse Presents: The Wanted Live from the Beacon Theatre" will feature songs from the band's US self-titled debut EP, including the hit singles "Glad You Came" and "Chasing the Sun."

Jimmy Fallon, comedian, musician and late-night host, previously revealed the cover artwork of his upcoming album, aptly titled Blow Your Pants Off, in stores today June 12th on Warner Bros. Records/LoudMouth Entertainment. The album features a roster of guest stars, including Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, Justin Timberlake, Eddie Vedder, Dave Matthews and more.

Fuse, the national music television network of The Madison Square Garden Company, announced today that pop vocal sensations, The Wanted, will return to the U.S. for a special performance at the Beacon Theatre on June 14th at 8 pm ET.

Producers Broadway Across America (John Gore, Thomas B. McGrath, Beth Williams), Rich Entertainment Group (Bob and Mindy Rich), Barbara Whitman, Latitude Link, Dede Harris, Sharon Karmazin, and Howard and Janet Kagan just announced that the La Jolla Playhouse production of the new American musical HANDS ON A HARDBODY will bow on Broadway in the 2012-2013 season.

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Jimmy Fallon, comedian, musician and late-night host, has finally revealed the cover artwork of his upcoming album, aptly titled Blow Your Pants Off, in stores June 12th on Warner Bros. Records/LoudMouth Entertainment. The album features a roster of guest stars, including Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, Justin Timberlake, Eddie Vedder, Dave Matthews and more.

The Town Hall presents Lea Salonga: The Journey Continues. The Tony and Olivier Award-winning actress and recording artist will perform in concert tonight, Friday, May 4, 2012 at 8pm. Tickets, priced at $55, $50 and $45, are now available via Ticketmaster.com (800-982-2787).

Just six contestants remain on American Idol this week, all vying for your votes. This, of course, begs the question: who of the six will rise to the occasion for the legendary songs of Queen?