John Denver News

Steve Goodman, the Chicago-born folk music singer-songwriter whose promising career was cut short in 1984, is brought to life by Elaine St. George, in a loving and irreverent tribute that begins an extended run at Don't Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street, tonight, January 29 at 7:30pm.

Wells Fargo Center for the Arts rings in the New Year with performances in comedy, cooking, and music in the newly renovated Ruth Finley Person Theater (50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa). The 2013-2014 season continues with a line-up of renowned comedians, including Colin Quinn's Unconstitutional (January 16), Larry the Cable Guy (January 29) and Kathleen Madigan: Madigan Again (February 15). The star of TV's Restaurant: Impossible will cook up an entertaining evening in Robert Irvine Live! (January 17), while a legend of romance, Engelbert Humperdinck (February 9), and legends of rock, Chicago (February 11), perform just in time for Valentine's Day. Additionally, the 9th season of the Symphony Pops Series continues with Three Phantoms in Concert on February 23.

FST announces its second show of the Winter Cabaret season, Poems, Prayers and Promises. Developed by Richard Hopkins and Rebecca Hopkins, the show opens in Florida Studio Theatre's Goldstein Cabaret tonight, January 3, 2014.

ON KENTUCKY AVENUE, a musical revue based loosely on fact and mostly fiction about the people and performers who took the stage and filled the tables at the majestic Club Harlem 'on Kentucky Avenue' in the north section of Atlantic City from the 1930s until the late 1980s, will make its NYC commercial stage debut at STAGE72/THE TRIAD, 158 West 72nd Street, on Sunday, February 2, with performances at 3pm and 7pm and Monday, February 3 at 7pm in honor of Black History Month.

Steve Goodman, the Chicago-born folk music singer-songwriter whose promising career was cut short in 1984, is brought to life by Elaine St. George, in a loving and irreverent tribute that begins an extended run at Don't Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street, on Wednesday January 29 at 7:30pm.

FST announces its second show of the Winter Cabaret season, Poems, Prayers and Promises. Developed by Richard Hopkins and Rebecca Hopkins, the show opens in Florida Studio Theatre's Goldstein Cabaret on Friday, January 3, 2014.

For the first time, Betsy Polatin is teaching the same lessons she has taught Rashida Jones of Parks and Recreation/The Office and Ginnifer Goodwin of Once Upon A Time/ He's Just Not That Into You, and countless other performers.

On Dec. 31, 2013 singer and songwriter John Denver, whose '70s hits such as 'Rocky Mountain High' and "Take Me Home, Country Roads" gained him worldwide fame, would have celebrated his 70th birthday.

American pop, country and folk singer/songwriter and guitarist Michael Johnson brings his one-man show 'Michael Johnson: A Down Home Holiday' to the ECC Arts Center, located in Building H on the Elgin Community College Campus, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin tonight, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m.

Wells Fargo Center for the Arts rings in the New Year with performances in comedy, cooking, and music in the newly renovated Ruth Finley Person Theater (50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa). The 2013-2014 season continues with a line-up of renowned comedians, including Colin Quinn's Unconstitutional (January 16), Larry the Cable Guy (January 29) and Kathleen Madigan: Madigan Again (February 15). The star of TV's Restaurant: Impossible will cook up an entertaining evening in Robert Irvine Live! (January 17), while a legend of romance, Engelbert Humperdinck (February 9), and legends of rock, Chicago (February 11), perform just in time for Valentine's Day. Additionally, the 9th season of the Symphony Pops Series continues with Three Phantoms in Concert on February 23.

Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, is ringing in the holidays with the launch of 'Christmas Cats TV, (http://christmascats.tv) an interactive, live steam Christmas scene set to run December 4(th) - December 6(th).

BWW brings you exclusive footage of renowned baritone & Broadway star Nathan Gunn recording his contribution for the project, a stunning new interpretation of 'Calypso'.

American pop, country and folk singer/songwriter and guitarist Michael Johnson brings his one-man show 'Michael Johnson: A Down Home Holiday' to the ECC Arts Center, located in Building H on the Elgin Community College Campus, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m.

DelGaudio, one-half of the tandem in the evening of magic NOTHING TO HIDE, draws inspiration from Gene Kelly and Willy Wonka.

This weekend, the Van Wezel will be offering three concerts that will surely have you on your feet. Thursday, November 21 are the folk-rock legends of America. With over 40 years of recording, touring and songwriting under their belt, America brings you classics like 'A Horse With No Name,' 'Sister Golden Hair,' 'Ventura Highway,' and 'Tin Man.' Tickets are priced from $35-$60.

It is that time of year when the holiday shows are beginning in theatres all over the country. Some shows put us in the holiday spirit by singing catchy tunes such as "Holly Jolly Christmas" or "Frosty the Snowman." Others tell classic tales such as A Christmas Carol or 'Twas the Night before Christmas. In addition, some shows remind us about the true meaning of Christmas by telling the story of the First Christmas. The 2013 CHRISTMAS SHOW: THE FIRST NOEL at American Music Theatre does all of this, and they do it well.

This week on THE VOICE, The Top Ten perform, and everyone's out to make an impression to get to the Top 8.

John Denver was a troubadour of nature, singing of clear skies and country roads, sunshine, going home and mountain highs. His sweet tenor and rapturous anthems are as welcoming as an old friend, outlasting trends and standing the test of time. His life ended suddenly in a plane crash in 1997 - a tragedy that shocked the world - but his music will live on forever.

Georgia Ensemble Theatre (GET), North Fulton's only professional theatre company, proudly began its 21st season by blowing away all attendance records with the smash hit Almost Heaven, John Denver's America. Garnering the highest attendance ever for a season-opening show, Atlantans young and old flocked to see the wonderful, foot-stomping show about the music of John Denver, America's beloved troubadour.

Long considered a 'songwriter's songwriter,' John Prine is a rare talent who writes the songs other songwriters would sell their souls for. Evidence of this is the long list of songwriters who have recorded gems from his extensive catalog, including Johnny Cash, Bonnie Raitt, the Everly Brothers, John Denver, Kris Kristofferson, Carly Simon, Ben Harper, Joan Baez, and many others. With immeasurable accolades, including two Grammys and the distinction of being one of the few songwriters honored by the Library of Congress and US Poet Laureate, Prine is more than a musician…he is an American treasure.