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The Palace Theatre to Launch New Diversity Series This Fall With SOULTOWN TO MOTOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 26, 2022


On Thursday, September 22, The Palace Theatre in Stamford will kick off its new diversity series with 'Soultown to Motown' from the Sensational Soul Cruisers. The Palace Diversity Series, sponsored by Shipman & Goodwin, will feature three shows this fall.

Legendary Gordon Lightfoot Returns To Overture Center On Thursday, June 16
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 7, 2022


Canadian sing-songwriter and guitarist Gordon Lightfoot returns to Overture Center on Thursday, June 16, 2022, at 8 p.m. in Capitol Theater.

Monophonics Release New Full-Length 'Sage Motel'
by Michael Major - May 13, 2022


Today, Bay Area-based Monophonics released their new full-length Sage Motel via Colemine Records. The world's premier psychedelic soul band, Monophonics cordially invites you to attend the grand re-opening of the once thriving, once vibrant establishment, the legendary Sage Motel.

Monophonics Release New Single 'Love You Better'
by Michael Major - Apr 12, 2022


Today, Bay Area-based Monophonics released “Love You Better,” the second single from their upcoming full-length Sage Motel. Sage Motel, Monophonics' fifth studio album since 2012, tells its story. Once again produced by brilliant bandleader Kelly Finnigan, the album captures a timeless sound that blends heavy soul with psych-rock.

Reissue of Bill Evans' 'You Must Believe in Spring' Album Set for Vinyl Release
by Marissa Tomeo - Apr 5, 2022


Craft Recordings is proud to reissue You Must Believe in Spring, the celebrated 70th studio album from the pioneering jazz pianist Bill Evans. Recorded in 1977 and released in 1981, just months after Evans’ death, the album marks the artist’s final studio recording with bassist Eddie Gomez and drummer Eliot Zigmund and includes stunning performances of “We Will Meet Again (for Harry)” and “B Minor Waltz (for Ellaine).”

Monophonics Announce New Album 'Sage Motel'
by Michael Major - Mar 15, 2022


The world's premier psychedelic soul band, Monophonics, cordially invites you to attend the grand re-opening of the once thriving, once vibrant establishment, the legendary Sage Motel. The album announcement comes with a video for the first single “Warpaint.”

BWW Previews: BIPOC PLAY-READING SERIES DEBUTS WITH LORRAINE at Straz Center's TECO Theatre
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Feb 5, 2022


Lorraine follows the year before Martin Luther King’s assassination. Writer Melvin Coleman’s goal is to capture Martin Luther King as a person, not a mythical figure, who was in Memphis at the time to support the sanitation workers who were on strike for unequal pay and unfair work environment.

Gordon Lightfoot Returns To Overture in June
by Stephi Wild - Nov 8, 2021


Canadian sing-songwriter and guitarist Gordon Lightfoot returns to Overture Center on Thursday, June 16, 2022, at 8 p.m. in Capitol Theater. This marks the sixth time the folk-pop artist has graced Overture's stages.

Concord is Developing a New Take on a FLOWER DRUM SONG Movie
by TV News Desk - Aug 5, 2021


The 1958 Rodgers & Hammerstein musical was adapted as a 1961 movie starring Nancy Kwan, James Shigeta and Miyoshi Umeki.

The McCrary Sisters Return with New Single 'Amazing Grace' on April 30
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Apr 13, 2021


It was originally recorded by the Blind Boys of Alabama, who performed regularly with The Fairfield Four, the legendary quartet of whom that the sister’s father - the Reverend Samuel McCrary co-founded, so it has special meaning for them.

All 10 Episodes Of Berkeley Rep's Audio Series PLACE/SETTINGS: BERKELEY Are Now Available
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2021


Berkeley Repertory Theatre today announced that all 10 episodes of the audio series titled Place/Settings: Berkeley are now available. Place/Settings: Berkeley premiered on January 12 with each episode released once a week. Now listeners can enjoy the entire series all in one sitting. Each episode runs approximately 10-20 minutes.

Peak Futures Release Sophomore Single 'Orion'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Mar 5, 2021


As the second single to be taken from their upcoming album, Colours of the Sun, Peak Futures' latest offering, 'Orion' is an exciting new insight into what the band's first full-length project has in store.

Berkeley Rep Launches 10-Episode Audio Series Titled PLACE/SETTINGS: BERKELEY
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 5, 2021


Berkeley Repertory Theatre today announced a new 10-episode series titled Place/Settings: Berkeley as part of their Rep On- Air season. Ten revered writers, each with deep ties to Berkeley, have all crafted a story around a place or a setting within the City of Berkeley that is significant to them.

GRAMMY Hall Of Fame Welcomes Iconic Recordings As Their 2021 Inductions
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 21, 2020


Today the Recording Academy® welcomes the 2021 inductees for the distinguished GRAMMY Hall Of Fame®, continuing its ongoing commitment to preserving and celebrating timeless recordings.

King Cole Releases New Single 'Mean Season' Featuring Singer J. Buck
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2020


'The Mean Season' is just the start of a unique rollout of a batch of King Cole-penned singles-sung by up and coming artists leading up to the release of the provocatively titled album Troll the Troll.

Cynthia Erivo & Leslie Odom, Jr. Perform Tonight on GRAMMY SALUTE TO MUSIC LEGENDS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 16, 2020


The Recording Academy® will honor its 2020 Special Merit Awards recipients with 'Great Performances: GRAMMY Salute To Music Legends®,' an awards ceremony and tribute concert hosted by Jimmy Jam tonight, Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

Legendary Soul Man Sam Moore Celebrates 85th Birthday
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 12, 2020


The Legendary Soul Man Sam Moore turns 85, and is celebrated today and this week by many of his colleagues.

VIDEO: Leslie Odom Jr. & Cynthia Erivo Perform 'Where Is The Love' for GREAT PERFORMANCES: GRAMMY SALUTE TO MUSIC LEGENDS
by Sarah Leiber - Oct 8, 2020


Cynthia Erivo and Leslie Odom, Jr. honor Roberta Flack with a performance of a?oeWhere Is The Love.a??

Leslie Odom Jr., Cynthia Erivo, Cyndi Lauper & More Perform in Honor of 2020 Recording Academy Special Merit Recipients
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 15, 2020


The Recording Academy® will honor its 2020 Special Merit Awards recipients with 'Great Performances: GRAMMY Salute To Music Legends®,' an awards ceremony and tribute concert hosted by Jimmy Jam on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, at 9 p.m.

MARY J. BLIGE's personal, vulnerable 1994 second album 'My Story' being re-pressed for its anniversary
by Robert Diamond - Aug 18, 2020


The Yonkers-raised singer, recorded her 3x platinum 1992 debut, What’s the 411?, with Sean “Puffy” Combs behind the board.

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