James Brown News

Eugenie Jones's widely praised 2013 debut, 'Black Lace Blue Tears,' introduced a late-blooming but fiercely original jazz vocalist and songwriter to the jazz world.

The '60's Boys, formerly known as The Mudflaps, will be performing a benefit concert for The Hershey Community Chorus tonight, April 24, 2015, at 7:00 pm in The Scottish Rite Cathedral, located at 2701 North Third Street, Harrisburg.

Sony/ATV Music Publishing has announced a long-term, worldwide deal ex- North America with hip hop pioneer and “Godfather” Afrika Bambaataa.

No Strings Theatre invites you to join us as we celebrate our 10th anniversary. This star-studded evening of music includes opera, music theatre, jazz and R&B. Food and wine will be provided and the concert will be followed by a dynamic after party with the Yuka Funk Band.

Berklee College of Music president Roger H. Brown will present Julio Iglesias, Doug Morris, Harvey Mason, and Dee Dee Bridgewater with honorary doctor of music degrees at Berklee's commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 9, at the 7,000-seat Agganis Arena at Boston University. More than 900 Berklee graduates, their parents, and invited guests will be in attendance.

The Daily Mail writes that SOMETHING ROTTEN! director Casey Nicholaw will officially be directing DREAMGIRLS in its UK debut.

Groundbreaking, internationally acclaimed modern dance company PHILADANCO will return to their Philadelphia home at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts to mark their 45th Anniversary celebration in Perelman Theater this weekend, April 17-19 (times vary).

Knoxville Opera celebrates the arts with a spectacular feast of dance, music and performance through Knoxville Opera's annual Rossini Festival International Street Fair on Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. The event is free to the public and draws attendees from around the region and country.

National Lampoon and Comedy Central's Tommy Koenig brings his one-man Musicomedy BABY BOOM BABY to Buffalo for 10 performances May 7 – 17, 2015.

Skyline Theatre Company will present one of Broadway's most thrilling musical hits, DREAMGIRLS, April 24-26 and May 1-3 at the George Frey Center for Arts and Recreation in the Fair Lawn Community Center. Tickets are $29 for adults, $24 for seniors, and $20 for students.

The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced the UK premiere of WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT? BACHARACH REIMAGINED. Burt Bacharach's celebrated songbook is given an exciting new interpretation with Kyle Riabko's thrillingly original musical arrangement.

The Colony Theatre is thrilled to present the final production of its historic 40th Anniversary season, the Los Angeles Premiere of WORDS BY IRA GERSHWIN A Musical Play by Joseph Vass, directed by David Ellenstein, Musical Director Kevin Toney, Musical Arranger Joseph Vass. WORDS BY IRA GERSHWIN will preview today, April 15; Thursday, April 16; and Friday, April 17 at 8:00pm. It will open on Saturday, April 18 at 8:00pm and continue through Sunday, May 17.

Following their last two SOLD OUT Performances, The Bijou Theatre is very proud to announce the return of The Hollywood Allstars on Friday, June 5th at 8pm! Don't miss the chance to see this amazing act at their Annual Sold Out, Standing Room Only Show. Tickets start at $30 for theatre seats and $40 for table seating.

Arriva al Teatro della Luna lunedì 27 aprile alle ore 21 “Blues & Brothers”. È il più grande spettacolo italiano in tributo ai grandi nomi del soul, del blues e del rock 'n' roll che, dal debutto del 2010 ad oggi, ha replicato in numerosi teatri d'Italia, rendendo uno spumeggiante ed originale omaggio alle celebri melodie rese immortali dal talento (e dagli eccessi) di artisti del calibro di The Blues Brothers, Otis Redding, James Brown, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin e Cab Calloway.

Dance Theatre of Harlem enjoyed a magnificent season at City Center.

The Pasadena Playhouse announces the return engagement of A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN with Mary Bridget Davies, following her Tony Award nominated Broadway run. The acclaimed musical will perform July 21 - August 16, 2015 with the official press night on Wednesday, July 22, 2015. Tickets for A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN are now on sale to the public.

The National Arts Club in NYC Opens 'Halsband Portraits' now through April 25th.

"The Gospel Tradition: In Performance at the White House" showcases an evening of celebration with President and Mrs. Obama at the White House in honor of gospel music and its profound influence on American music.

Fresh off of her Tony Award-winning run as Yitzhak in the Broadway revival of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Lena Hall makes her Cafe Carlyle debut with SIN AND SALVATION. With her rocker sensibilities, she is turning the intimate venue on its head with a show that features a fascinating blend of rock, pop, blues, and even a touch of rap.

TEN29 is excited to announce the release of their new single 'Speed of Light'. This is the second song released to the public from their first album titled 'Feels Like Music'. You can listen to an extended snippet of the song for free on the TEN29 SoundCloud page and it's available for purchase on iTunes and Google Play.