Elvis Costello News

Minneapolis Musical Theatre has announced its first full season since before the COVID-19 pandemic, featuring three contemporary musicals that all put imaginative spins on classic tales. The season includes a special holiday production and two area premieres.

The McCrary Sisters, Lizz Wright and Mumu Fresh have been added to the lineup of A Tribute to Bob Dylan, in partnership with the Bob Dylan Center®, on September 30, 2022 at 8pm.

Singer-songwriter Pete Muller to City Winery Boston on Thursday September 29 as part of a national tour in support of his new album Spaces with a new video for his song “Light Up The Night,” which is currently climbing up the Adult Contemporary radio charts. 

The new album arrives on the heels of his new single “Hush Your Mouth,” which was recently featured on Apple Music Country’s Record Bin Radio. Over 10 genre-defying songs, Hoke masterfully puts his versatility on full display as he navigates love and heartbreak, all while embracing the liberating power of a positive mindset.

El Portal Theatre presents GRANT GEISSMAN: BLOOZ  and more! New album release concert, with special guest saxophone legend Tom Scott,  on Saturday, September 24 at 8pm onstage at the historic El Portal Theatre Debbie Reynolds Mainstage, 5269 Lankershim Blvd. in the NOHO Arts District, North Hollywood, CA. 

Singer/Songwriter Rick Eberle's new project Big Rick Energy, featuring the talents of Adam Sklar (Lead Guitar), Ryan Birkbeck (Drums) and Josh Forgione (Bass, Rhythm Guitars) brings a perfect storm of wave crashing alt rock goodness to his long time acoustic fan favorite Tired of Me. Listen to the new single now!

Presented by El Mocambo and Sam Grosso, the JUNO-nominated and Blues Music Award and Toronto Maple Blues Award-winner’s Live Recording event joins an iconic roster of previous live releases at the legendary venue — including The Rolling Stones, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Elvis Costello. 

Hot on the heels of a very successful run in  last week's Guelph Fringe Festival, this week from Tuesday August 9 through Saturday August 13, the 'On The Edge' Fringe Festival welcomes international touring funny man Tony Molesworth to North Bay for a five day run of his one-man comedy and banjo shtick show titled 'BANJOKER'. 

From Thursday August 4 through Saturday  August 6, international touring funny man Tony Molesworth returns to The Royal City for a 3 day run in the Guelph Fringe Festival with his one-man comedy and banjo shtick show titled 'BANJOKER'. Local music fans will remember him as the emcee of the popular annual Guelph BanjoFest.

Megan Thee Stallion co-hosting the show on Aug. 11. That will be followed by a three-day long “Tonight Show” takeover by multi-platinum, award-winning musician Demi Lovato on Aug. 16-18. Madonna is a part of the Superstar Super Summer lineup of special guests that includes Sterling K. Brown, Idris Elba, Kate McKinnon, Martin Short and more.

Singer/songwriter Vonda Shepard will release single/video “Shine Your Light” on July 29. It’s first single and video from her upcoming 13th studio album Red Light, Green Light due out September 23.

The Town Hall and T Bone Burnett will present A Tribute to Bob Dylan in partnership with the Bob Dylan Center on September 30, 2022 at 8pm. Curated T Bone Burnett, the show will feature performances by a diverse array of artists, each performing songs written by Dylan spanning the Nobel laureate’s illustrious career.

TOArts has announced the current line-up for the 2022-2023 season, featuring 37 engaging new events.  Included are music, dance, blues, comedy, magic and theater.

The Center for the Arts at George Mason University announced the legendary Preservation Hall Jazz Band will bring its Pass It On: 60th Anniversary Musical Celebration tour to Fairfax, VA on November 6 at 7 p.m., as part of the 2022/2023 Great Performances at Mason season.

With the previous two performances of Wide Eyed in Wonder—Escapades and Serenades along Love's Trail of Longing sold out, Odyssey Theatre Ensemble’s Music at the Odyssey series has announced one additional performance on July 30.

Filled to the brim with songs from his five decades of exceptional music making, the 20 tracks of Rivers and Rain are skimmed from his much-admired albums, such as his award-winning releases Nothing But A Dream, Goin’ Your Way, Life Is Fine, and Nature, as well as his epic eight-CD retrospective, The A-Z Recordings.

Space Cadet was produced by Justin Roberts and engineered by Matt Hennessy at VSOP Studios, Chicago, IL. The album was mixed by Liam Davis at Acrylic Audio, Evanston, IL and mastered by Emily Lazar and Chris Allgood at the Lodge, NY. Illustrations and Design by Ned Wyss and photography by Todd Rosenberg.

East Nashville-based singer-songwriter Derek Hoke has announced that his new album Electric Mountain will be released via 3Sirens Music Group, the first release from the Music City collective 3Sirens’ label arm. Hoke has also just shared his new single “Wild and Free,” a blend of acoustic guitar and synthesizers that arrives with a music video.

Today, Berkeley Symphony announced its 2022-23 Season, led by Music Director Joseph Young, who is now in his fourth season with the organization. The 51st season, entitled Find Your Frequency, builds on Berkeley Symphony's history of presenting orchestral music from a variety of genres featuring reimagined classics and vital new voices.

Additionally, the first single and video from this work “Shine Your Light” is due out on July 29. Vonda spent the last couple of years writing and recording “Red Light, Green Light,” a stunning blend of songs produced by her husband Mitchell Froom (Elvis Costello, Crowded House, Fleetwood Mac).