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Indigo Girls Come to the Warner
by Stephi Wild - Nov 12, 2018

The Warner Theatre will welcome the GRAMMY-Award winning band, INDIGO GIRLS, to the Main Stage on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at 8 PM. Tickets will go on sale to Warner Members on Tuesday, November 13 at 10 AM and to the General Public on Friday, November 16 at 10 AM. Twenty years after they began releasing records as the Indigo Girls, Amy Ray and Emily Saliers have politely declined the opportunity to slow down with age. With a legacy of releases and countless U.S. and international tours behind them, they have forged their own way in the music business. Selling over 14 million records, they are still going strong. Amy and Emily are the only duo with top 40 titles on the Billboard 200 in the '80s, '90s, '00s and '10s.

Basilica Hudson Pioneering People Benefit to Honor Artist Courtney Love
by Tori Hartshorn - Oct 3, 2018

Basilica Hudson is thrilled to announce its honoree and preliminary lineup of hosts and performers for Pioneering People, the organization's biennial benefit set to take place on Saturday, October 27, 2018. This year's event will celebrate the achievements and legacy of musician, songwriter, actor, performer and incomparable cultural force Courtney Love and will be creative directed by Basilica Hudson Co-Founder and Director Melissa Auf der Maur and artist, creative director, and Basilica Hudson collaborator Joe Mama-Nitzberg.

Elton John AIDS Foundation Fall Gala to Honor Patricia Hearst, Gayle King will Host and Sheryl Crow will Perform
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 12, 2018

On Monday, November 5, 2018, the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) will host its annual New York Fall Gala at Cipriani 42ndStreet in New York City.  At this year's gala, EJAF Founder Sir Elton John and Chairman David Furnish will honor Ford Foundation President Darren Walker, philanthropist Patricia Hearst, and long-time advocate Joe McMillan, CEO and Chairman of DDG, with EJAF's Enduring Vision Award.  Nine-time Grammy Award Winning Singer, Songwriter Sheryl Crow will be the special musical guest, and Bryan Stevenson, Founder and Executive Director of the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) and the new National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montgomery, Alabama, will be the featured speaker. CBS This Morning co-anchor and journalist Gayle King will host the event.

R.E.M. at the BBC: Rare Studio & Live Recordings Spanning Nearly 25 Years
by Tori Hartshorn - Sep 6, 2018

R.E.M. grew up with the BBC, and this historic relationship is lovingly celebrated across an incredible collection that beautifully illustrates the career trajectory of one of modern music's greatest bands. The collection-available as a super-deluxe edition 8-CD/1-DVD box set, as well as 2-CD, 2-LP and digital formats-comprises a treasure trove of rare and unreleased live and studio recordings culled from the BBC and band archives. This is a must-have collection for R.E.M. fans and an authoritative introduction for newcomers.

Fred Abong (Throwing Muses, Belly) Announces Debut HOMELESS EP, UK Tour with Kristin Hersh
by Tori Hartshorn - Jun 28, 2018

Fred Abong – best known as former bass player for the influential art-punk band Throwing Muses and Grammy-nominated alt-rock band Belly – has announced he will release his debut solo EP, entitled 'Homeless'.

BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn Announces Rhye, Antibalas, Mala Rodriguez, Kronos Quartet, Anoushka Shankar And More
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 13, 2018

Events have been announced for the 40th annual season of the BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival. Free performances include: 

Throwing Muses' Kristin Hersh Adds UK Tour Dates, Signs to Fire Records for New Album
by Macon Prickett - May 29, 2018

As indie rock legend Kristin Hersh prepares for her sold-out show at Robert Smith's Meltdown Festival next month, she is sharing a new track - 'LAX' - from her forthcoming album, and has rounded out her upcoming United Kingdom tour with new dates in support of this single and latest album 'Wyatt at the Coyote Palace', with poignant true stories bringing the listener into what the BBC calls Hersh's 'dark and dizzy world'.??

Performance Space Gala to Honor Eileen Miles and Award Anna Deavere Smith
by Julie Musbach - Apr 13, 2018

Amidst Performance Space New York's exhilarating first series of interdisciplinary works under the new leadership of Executive Artistic Director Jenny Schlenzka, the organization's 2018 gala will celebrate game-changing and iconic figures from the arts sector (April 14).

Kristin Hersh Announces New UK Tour Dates For June 2018 Following London's Meltdown Festival
by Tori Hartshorn - Apr 4, 2018

Indie rock legend Kristin Hersh, most recognised as the frontperson for the influential art-punk band Throwing Muses and power trio 50FOOTWAVE, will kick off a short visit to the UK this summer with her sold-out performance at Robert Smith's Meltdown Festival on June 21st, followed by a set of solo dates in Glasgow, Newcastle, Halifax, Cambridge, Ramsgate and Brighton.

FISCHERSPOONER Release Eagerly Anticipated album SIR
by Macon Prickett - Feb 19, 2018

Iconic art-pop group Fischerspooner release their first album in nearly a decade, Sir, today via Ultra Records.  Entirely produced by Michael Stipe, the album presents a resistant narrative with an overtly queer and celebratory body of work in response to the current atmosphere in America. The collection of erotically-charged, yet profound songs was crafted by Spooner and Stipe at Michael's home in Athens, GA, alongside Michael's close collaborator Andy LeMaster. It also features additional production byBOOTS (Beyonce, Run The Jewels, FKA Twigs) and mixing by both Stuart White (Beyonce'sLemonade) and Andy LeMaster. In addition, it features contributions by Spooner's longtime collaboratorLe Chev, as well as Thomas Haskett.

Iconic Art-Pop Group FISCHERSPOONER Release New Album SIR Available Today
by Macon Prickett - Feb 16, 2018

Iconic art-pop group Fischerspooner release their first album in nearly a decade, Sir, today via Ultra Records. Entirely produced by Michael Stipe, the album presents a resistant narrative with an overtly queer and celebratory body of work in response to the current atmosphere in America. The collection of erotically-charged, yet profound songs was crafted by Spooner and Stipe at Michael's home in Athens, GA, alongside Michael's close collaborator Andy LeMaster. It also features additional production by BOOTS (Beyonce, Run The Jewels, FKA Twigs) and mixing by both Stuart White (Beyonce's Lemonade) and Andy LeMaster. In addition, it features contributions by Spooner's longtime collaborator Le Chev, as well as Thomas Haskett.

Kristin Hersh Announces New Video, Live Dates with Grant Lee Phillips and Tanya Donelly
by Tori Hartshorn - Jan 26, 2018

Indie rock legend Kristin Hersh has released a new video for 'Wonderland', animated by Wyatt True. This track is off her latest double album 'Wyatt at the Coyote Palace' (Listen on Bandcamp, Spotify or iTunes).  Released on vinyl via HHBTM Records and as a double-CD/ book combo via Omnibus Press, these songs were recorded over a 4-year period on the island where Kristin grew up. 

Performance Space New York presents THE EAST VILLAGE SERIES
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2018

Performance Space New York (formerly Performance Space 122) presents the East Village Series, its first semi-annual themed series, and the first program curated by the institution's new Executive Artistic Director, Jenny Schlenzka. This presentation of works from some of today's most radical performers and multidisciplinary artists resituates the institution in newly revamped spaces, designed by Deborah Berke Partners, in 122 Community Center (150 First Avenue, at East 9th Street), where Performance Space 122 was founded, and where it operated until it moved out in 2011 for the building renovation. The series contemplates the past, present, and future of the organization and its neighborhood.

'Automatic Unearthed' Details Making of R.E.M.'s 'Automatic for the People' Today
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 8, 2017

As Athens, GA rock icons R.E.M.'s landmark Automatic For The People celebrates its 25th anniversary, the band has reissued the newly-remastered album on a variety of formats via Craft Recordings.

Fischerspooner Unveil New Single 'Butterscotch Goddam' ft. Johnny Magee
by Tori Hartshorn - Nov 15, 2017

Iconic New York duo Fischerspooner, aka Warren Fischer and Casey Spooner, have unveiled their new single 'Butterscotch Goddam' featuring Johnny Magee, with the release taken from their highly anticipated upcoming album, 'Sir' which is set for release on 16th February via Ultra Records.

Iconic Duo Fischerspooner Unveil New Single 'Butterscotch Goddam' ft. Johnny Magee
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 15, 2017

Iconic New York duo Fischerspooner, aka Warren Fischer and Casey Spooner, have unveiled their new single 'Butterscotch Goddam' featuring Johnny Magee, with the release taken from their highly anticipated upcoming album, 'Sir' which is set for release on 16th February via Ultra Records.

Joe Hurley Announces Marc Bolan and T.Rex 40th Anniversary Celebration Concert
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2017

Marking the 70th anniversary of U.K. Glam-Rock Icon Marc Bolan's birth and the 40th of his passing, this once a decade NYC Celebration of his life and lasting musical legacy will span two glorious, glittery nights.

Ultra's Fischerspooner Debuts Video for 'Togetherness' feat. Caroline Polachek
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 13, 2017

The iconic group Fischerspooner returns with their new album in almost a decade, Sir, slated for release February 16, 2017 via Ultra Records. Entirely produced by Michael Stipe, it also features production by BOOTS (Beyonce & Run The Jewels) and mixing by Stuart White (Beyonce's 'Lemonade') and Andy LeMaster.

R.E.M. Premieres Previously Unreleased Demo 'Devil Rides Backwards'
by BWW News Desk - Oct 6, 2017

In celebration of the 25th Anniversary reissue of the landmark album Automatic For The People, rock icons R.E.M. are premiering the never-before-heard demo of the oft-mused-about track Devil Rides Backwards.

R.E.M. to Release 25th Anniversary Edition of 'Automatic For The People'
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 14, 2017

Rock icons R.E.M. are reissuing their landmark album Automatic For The People to commemorate the title's 25th Anniversary. Due November 10 via Craft Recordings, the remastered album will be available in a variety of formats

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