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Date of Death: September 18, 1970 (27)

Birth Place: Seattle, WA, USA

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Merrell Fankhauser Revisits Hendrix's 'Rainbow Bridge' in New Documentary
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 11, 2013


41 years later, musician and filmmaker Merrell Fankhauser revisits the film to explore its message more fully. The 'Rainbow Bridge Revisited' documentary was really Maui journalist Steve Omar's idea, and Merrell and Steve produced it together.

Rock 'n' Roll Band Great White to Play bergenPAC, 8/1
by BWW News Desk - Jul 10, 2013


On August 1st, 2013, the bergenPAC invites all to attend the performance of Rock 'n' Roll band Great White featuring founder Mark Kendall (guitar), and 28-year-veterans Michael Lardie (guitar, keyboards) and Audie Desbrow (drums), they are joined by lead singer Terry Ilous and bassist Scott Snyder. Great White, best known for their 1989 smash 'Once Bitten, Twice Shy,' Great White's worldwide sales are approaching 10 million. Their song arsenal also includes, 'Rock Me,' 'Save Your Love,' 'The Angel Song,' 'Mistabone' and more! With a line-up like this, it's is surely a performance you will not want to miss!

Long Wharf Theatre Features SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE, Now thru 7/28
by BWW News Desk - Jul 10, 2013


Long Wharf Theatre, in conjunction with Supreme Talent International will present Smokey Joe's Cafe: The Songs of Leiber and Stoller, on the Mainstage as part of its summer season. The musical runs from today, July 10-28 on the Mainstage.

Steve Miller Band, Robert Plant Among Wolf Trap's Upcoming Line-Up
by Conor Sheeran - Jul 8, 2013


Former Led Zeppelin singer and multi-Grammy Award winner Robert Plant brings his latest music project Sensational Space Shifters to his Wolf Trap debut.

Mickey Thomas Joins All-Star Lineup of 'Raiding the Rock Vault,' Opening Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jul 5, 2013


Mickey Thomas, lead vocalist of the iconic '70s and '80s band, Starship, joins the all-star lineup of Raiding the Rock Vault, the Ultimate Classic Rock Concert Experience, beginning tonight, July 5-9. Known for the unforgettable hits that defined the decade, including 'We Built this City,' 'Jane' and 'Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now,' Thomas will perform for five special shows, before continuing his national tour with Starship.

VIDEO: Usher Reveals His Song Choices for MACY'S 4th OF JULY SPECTACULAR
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 2, 2013


Below, Usher reveals his song choices for this year's 4TH OF JULY SPECTACULAR and chats about what this historic event means to him.

B Street Theatre Extends THE BIG BANG Through 7/21
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 20, 2013


The Big Bang plays Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays at 7 pm; Sundays at 1 pm. Tickets are $35, $30 Students and Seniors and are available at www.bstreettheatre.org or by calling (916) 443-5300.

A DANCER'S DREAM: TWO WORKS BY STRAVINSKY to be Distributed to Worldwide Cinemas, Sept 2013
by Christina Mancuso - Jun 19, 2013


The New York Philharmonic's season-finale program, A Dancer's Dream: Two Works by Stravinsky — conducted by Music Director Alan Gilbert and starring New York City Ballet principal dancer Sara Mearns in a production created by Giants Are Small — will be distributed to cinemas worldwide by SpectiCast beginning September 2013. This unique cinema event, produced by the New York Philharmonic, will feature a complete concert broadcast, behind-the- scenes footage, as well as a brief intermission feature on Stravinsky's history with the New York Philharmonic, featuring video and other exclusive material from the New York Philharmonic Digital Archives.

The Town of Morristown Presents THE MORRISTOWN JAZZ AND BLUES FESTIVAL, 8/17
by Kristin Salaky - Jun 18, 2013


For the third year in a row, Mayor Timothy Dougherty and the Town of Morristown will host a free all day concert on the Green on Saturday, August 17th. The annual Morristown Jazz & Blues Festival runs from noon until 10:00 p.m.and features legendary jazz guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli with guitar partners Frank Vignola and Ed Laub, young blues sensation Quinn Sullivan, the Jazz Lobsters Big Band, Rob Paparozzi and the Hudson River Rats and guitar master Johnny A.

Mickey Thomas Joins All-Star Lineup of 'Raiding the Rock Vault'
by Conor Sheeran - Jun 14, 2013


Mickey Thomas, lead vocalist of the iconic '70s and '80s band, Starship, joins the all-star lineup of Raiding the Rock Vault, the Ultimate Classic Rock Concert Experience, July 5-9.

Chicago to Play Carpenter Theatre at Richmond CenterStage, 9/19
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2013


Chicago, the first American band to chart Top 40 albums in five decades, announces a concert at the Carpenter Theatre at Richmond CenterStage Thursday, September 19, 2013 at 7:30 pm.

Global Superstar Usher to Collaborate with Macy's on 37th Annual 4th of July Fireworks
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 13, 2013


This 4th of July, the nation's largest patriotic pyrotechnic display will illuminate the night sky over New York City as the 37th annual Macy's 4th of July Fireworks rumble to life.

Patti LuPone, Kristin Chenoweth, Jon Batiste and More Set for Carnegie Hall's 2013-2014 Pops Season
by BWW News Desk - Jun 12, 2013


Though summer is just around the corner, we are looking ahead in anticipation to the start of Carnegie Hall's 2013-2014 season this fall. Listed below are jazz, pop, folk, and world music highlights at Carnegie Hall, beginning with our Opening Night Gala concert on October 2, which features jazz artistEsperanza Spalding as special guest soloist with The Philadelphia Orchestra.

The Young Presidents and More Set for 1st Annual Music Cures Benefit at The Cutting Room, 7/25
by BWW News Desk - Jun 11, 2013


On July 25th at The Cutting Room in New York City, a poignant glimpse into the life of Glen Campbell will be shared when James Keach, producer of the Oscar winning 'Walk the Line,' presents a clip from his forthcoming documentary on superstar Campbell, who recently announced his battle with Alzheimer's. Campbell's children, Ashley and Shannon Campbell, will open the evening with their band Victoria Ghost, and headliners The Young Presidents -featuring Mitch Kaneff and Jake Hertzog - will perform songs from their latest album. Joining them will be rock luminaries Ivan Neville, Anton Fig, Blondie Chaplin, Corey Glover, Adam Ezraand others.

Sharon Clark Plays the Metropolitan Room, Now thru 6/22
by BWW News Desk - Jun 9, 2013


Sharon Clark's 'Then . . . and Again' will play the Metropolitan Room for a slew of performances this month, beginning this tonight, June 9. Performances are also set for Wed., Thu., Fri., Sat. June 19 - 22 at 7 p.m.

Joe Satriani Kicks Off Summer 2013 UK Tour Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jun 8, 2013


Joe Satriani, one of rock music's most respected and celebrated electric guitar players, will undertake a 10-date UK tour starting today 8th June at the Manchester Apollo. This will be Satriani's first UK tour since the BLACK SWANs and Wormhole Wizards Tour 2010.

Sharon Clark to Play the Metropolitan Room, 6/9-22
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 7, 2013


Sharon Clark's 'Then . . . and Again' will play the Metropolitan Room for a slew of performances this month, beginning this Sunday, June 9. Performances are also set for Wed., Thu., Fri., Sat. June 19 - 22 at 7 p.m.

B.B. King returns to Morris Performing Arts Center Sunday, October 6
by Robert Diamond - Jun 6, 2013


The legendary 'King of The Blues' and beloved American icon B.B. King returns to the historic Morris Performing Arts Center in South Bend, Indiana, for a Sunday, October 6, performance at 7:30 p.m. Born on a cotton plantation in rural Mississippi in September of 1925, B.B. King will be 88 years old when he returns to the Morris with his trusty guitar "Lucille."

Julien Temple's Documentary LONDON: THE MODERN BABYLON Now in Theaters
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 5, 2013


From the director of Absolute Beginners, Earth Girls Are Easy and Joe Strummer: The Future is Unwritten, LONDON: THE MODERN BABYLON is an epic time-traveling voyage to the heart of Temple's hometown.

'Marvin Hamlisch: The Way He Was' Set for PBS's AMERICAN MASTERS
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 4, 2013


Three new AMERICAN MASTERS documentaries will be premiering this fall on PBS: Billie Jean King, Hendrix & Marvin Hamlisch.'

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