Interview: Matthew Quinn And Bertha Rodriguez of Combined Artform on the HOLLYWOOD INDEPENDENT THEATER FESTIVAL
by Shari Barrett
- Sep 5, 2023
Those who attend the Hollywood Fringe Festival (HFF) surely know the married couple, Matthew Quinn and Bertha Rodriguez, producers and venue managers who have been putting together many selections since HFF began in 2010 via their company Combined Artform and Asylum venues. Continuing the celebration of independent plays, the duo has created the Hollywood Independent Theater Festival (HITFEST) https://hitfest.stagey.net/ opening in September featuring encore performances from this year’s Hollywood Fringe Festival. I interviewed the power couple to find out more about the new HITF.
Wolfgang Muthspiel Shares New Song From New Album
by Michael Major
- Sep 5, 2023
Wolfgang Muthspiel has shared the title track from his upcoming new album. 'Dance of the Elders' is streaming at all DSPs now. The album, Dance of the Elders, sees the award-winning Austrian musician accompanied by bassist Scott Colley (Jim Hall, Andrew Hill, Donny McCaslin) and drummer Brian Blade (Joni Mitchell, Chick Corea, Christian McBride).
The Spire Center for Performing Arts Presents A VERY SOULFUL CHRISTMAS
by A.A. Cristi
- Aug 31, 2023
The Spire Center for Performing Arts in Plymouth, MA announced four new shows including A Very Soulful Christmas with Morgan James on Saturday, December 9, Boston-based vintage rock band Say Darling on Thursday, December 14, Irish band Lunasa: Christmas From Ireland with Dave Curley on Saturday, December 16, and the Knickerbocker All-Stars on Saturday, January 27.
Ben Crawford, Elisa Galindez, and More to Play 54 Below This Week
by Blair Ingenthron
- Aug 19, 2023
Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work.
Judy Collins and Madeleine Peyroux to Perform at Mayo Performing Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Aug 18, 2023
Get ready for an unforgettable evening as legendary musicians Judy Collins and Madeleine Peyroux take the stage at MPAC. Find out the dates and secure your tickets to witness their mesmerizing live performance. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the magic of these iconic artists.
Lily Meola Shares '(Don't Quit Your) Daydream'
by Michael Major
- Aug 17, 2023
She has spent the last five years honing her own craft as a songwriter working with artists like Andra Day, Luke Nicolli, Mags Duvall and Davis Naish, and hit songwriters like Tyler Johnson, Hillary Lindsey, Busbee, Caitlyn Smith, Drew Pearson, Liz Rose, Martin Terefe, Barry Dean, Lori McKenna, Natalie Hemby, Luke Laird, and more.
'Joni Mitchell Archives, Vol. 3: The Asylum Years (1972-1975)' Sets October Release
by Michael Major
- Aug 17, 2023
Come 1972, Joni Mitchell’s singular songwriting talent and poetic gifts were undeniable. Fresh off the back-to-back Platinum-certified releases of 1970’s Ladies of the Canyon and 1971’s Blue — totemic albums whose artfulness and ubiquity would influence generations of songwriters — Mitchell had grown wary of mounting media scrutiny.
Review: THE LAUREL CANYON BAND at Axelrod PAC
by Lianna Albrizio
- Aug 17, 2023
What did our critic think of THE LAUREL CANYON BAND at Axelrod PAC? Mark Hudson has achieved a lot in his lifetime. He was one-third 1970s sensation the Hudson Brothers and co-writer of Aerosmith’s Grammy-winning smash “Livin’ on the Edge” and Celine Dion’s “The Reason.”
Jessica Vosk and Mandy Patinkin Come to Segerstrom Center for the Arts
by Stephi Wild
- Aug 16, 2023
The season will start with Broadway vocal sensation Jessica Vosk, known for her knockout performances in Wicked and Fiddler on the Roof, singing a program called California Dreamin’ on Friday, September 29 at 8 PM. Then Emmy Award® and Tony Award®-winning star Mandy Patinkin is in concert with Being Alive with Adam Ben-David on Piano on Thursday, November 2 at 8 PM.
MATILDAPALOOZA, Ann Hampton Callaway, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron
- Aug 5, 2023
Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work.
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