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The Recording Academy Producers & Engineers Wing Honors Quincy Jones, Al Schmitt 2/6
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 18, 2012


The Recording Academy Producers & Engineers Wing will celebrate its sixth annual GRAMMY Week event titled 'An Evening of Jazz' honoring 27-time GRAMMY winner and multi-talented music producer Quincy Jones and 18-time GRAMMY-winning producer/engineer Al Schmitt for their commitment to excellence and ongoing support for the art and craft of recorded music. The event will be held onWednesday, Feb. 6, 2013, at The Village Studios in West Los Angeles. GRAMMY Week culminates with the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, airing live on the CBS Television Network, at 8 p.m. ET/PT. For updates and breaking news, please visitwww.grammy.com, and The Recording Academy's social networks on Twitter and Facebook:www.twitter.com/thegrammys, www.facebook.com/thegrammys.

Under the Streetlamp Comes to Columbus Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 16, 2012


Under the Streetlamp, America's hottest new vocal group, delivers an electrifying evening of classic hits from the American Radio Songbook. These four magnetic vocalists bring their unique blend of tight harmonies and slick dance moves to your favorite doo-wop, Motown, and old-time rock 'n' roll hits from The Drifters, The Beach Boys, The Beatles, The Four Seasons, and more. The quartet is composed of recent leading cast members of the smash hit Jersey Boys-Michael Cunio, Michael Ingersoll, Christopher Kale Jones, and Shonn Wiley. Exuding the irresistible rapport of a modern day Rat Pack, Under the Streetlamp proves why retro never sounded so now.

EMMY ROSSUM's 'Sentimental Journey' Due Out 1/29
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 14, 2012


Emmy Rossum is a double threat. The Award-winning actress will be releasing her first album with Warner Bros. Records on January 29th. The album, titled Sentimental Journey, will feature a collection of covers done of classic songs spanning the 1920's to the 1960's.

Chick Corea and Béla Fleck Perform in Milwaukee This April
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 7, 2012


The last time Chick Corea and Béla Fleck performed together was in 2008. Now, five years later, they are back together touring the country, making a stop in Milwaukee at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts on Tuesday, April 2 at 8:00 p.m. in Uihlein Hall for one performance only. This performance is presented by the Marcus Center as part of its continuing series Marcus Center Presents. Tickets go on sale on Friday, January 18 at 12:00 p.m. at the Marcus Center Box Office.

JACK HANNA'S INTO THE WILD LIVE Comes to Milwaukee, 3/8
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 6, 2012


The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts has announced that JACK HANNA'S INTO THE WILD LIVE presented by Nationwide Insurance is coming to the Marcus Center on Friday, March 8 at 7:00 p.m. in Uihlein Hall for one performance only. This performance is presented by the Marcus Center as part of its continuing series Marcus Center Presents. Tickets go on sale on Friday, January 11 at 12:00 p.m. at the Marcus Center Box Office.

Warner Bros. Records Signs Emmy Rossum
by Kelsey Denette - Nov 30, 2012


Warner Bros. Records has announced that it has signed vocalist and award-winning actress Emmy Rossum to its roster. The New York City native will release her first album for the label, a collection of covers of classic songs that span the '20s to the '60s entitled Sentimental Journey, on January 29th, 2013.

Emmy Rossum to Release New Album 'Sentimental Journey'
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 27, 2012


Warner Bros. Records is pleased to announce that it has signed vocalist and award-winning actress Emmy Rossum to its roster. The New York City native will release her first album for the label, a collection of covers of classic songs that span the '20s to the '60s entitled SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY, on January 29th, 2013.

Under the Streetlamp Comes to Columbus, 12/16
by Kelsey Denette - Nov 15, 2012


Under the Streetlamp, America's hottest new vocal group, delivers an electrifying evening of classic hits from the American Radio Songbook. These four magnetic vocalists bring their unique blend of tight harmonies and slick dance moves to your favorite doo-wop, Motown, and old-time rock 'n' roll hits from The Drifters, The Beach Boys, The Beatles, The Four Seasons, and more. The quartet is composed of recent leading cast members of the smash hit Jersey Boys-Michael Cunio, Michael Ingersoll, Christopher Kale Jones, and Shonn Wiley. Exuding the irresistible rapport of a modern day Rat Pack, Under the Streetlamp proves why retro never sounded so now.

THE RAT PACK is Back at Reagle Music Theatre Today, 11/11
by BWW News Desk - Nov 11, 2012


The Rat Pack, starring sensational Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr. impersonators Gary Anthony, Andy DiMino and Lambus Dean, returns to Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston for one show only today, November 11 at 2 p.m. in the Robinson Theatre, 617 Lexington Street, Waltham.

Rolling Stones Documentary to Premiere on the Audience Network Today
by TV News Desk - Nov 10, 2012


DirecTV's Audience Network, known for its daring entertainment programming, unveils the third documentary in its Something to Talk About collection with the debut of THE ROLLING STONES CHARLIE IS MY DARLING - IRELAND 1965 on the Audience Network, tonight, Nov. 10 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

Chris Isaak & Gary Clark Jr. Join Kat Edmonson On Tour
by Claire Hannum - Nov 7, 2012


Following a string of high-profile dates with Gary Clark Jr., Kat Edmonson will embark on another run November 23 supporting the iconic Chris Isaak. The shows support Edmonson's recent release WAY DOWN LOW which debuted #1 on Billboard's Heatseekers Chart.

Kat Edmonson Plays NYC, DC, and Philadelphia, 11/7, 9 & 10
by Sierra Fox - Nov 6, 2012


Kat Edmonson, whose sophomore album 'Way Down Low' is on sale now, has added additional headline shows and been named direct support for a string of dates with Gary Clark Jr.

THE RAT PACK is Back at Reagle Music Theatre, 11/11
by BWW News Desk - Oct 24, 2012


The Rat Pack, starring sensational Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr. impersonators Gary Anthony, Andy DiMino and Lambus Dean, returns to Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston for one show only on Sunday, November 11 at 2 p.m. in the Robinson Theatre, 617 Lexington Street, Waltham.

Rolling Stones Documentary to Premiere on the Audience Network, 11/10
by Claire Hannum - Oct 17, 2012


DirecTV's Audience Network, known for its daring entertainment programming, unveils the third documentary in its Something to Talk About collection with the debut of THE ROLLING STONES CHARLIE IS MY DARLING - IRELAND 1965 on the Audience Network, Saturday, Nov. 10 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

Callaway, Love, Graham, Carroll, SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED and More to Play 54 Below This Week
by BWW News Desk - Sep 24, 2012


Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, the new performance venue located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, rock-n-roll, the jazz world and the downtown scene, including Ann Hampton Callaway, Darlene Love, Janis Siegel, Barbara Carroll, Nathan Lee Graham and more!

The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts Announces 2012/2013 OFF-BROADWAY SERIES
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 6, 2012


The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts announces its 2012/2013 Off-Broadway at the Marcus Center series with performances in Todd Wehr Theater and Vogel Hall.

Michael and Angela Ingersoll Lead MY BABY JUST CARES FOR ME Benefit, 10/1 & 2
by Kelsey Denette - Aug 29, 2012


Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J. Evans, presents My Baby Just Cares For Me, a special fall benefit concert featuring the married musical theater duo Michael and Angela Ingersoll. The event will take place Monday, October 1 and Tuesday, October 2 at 8:00pm at Northlight Theatre, 9501 Skokie Blvd.

Bluegrass Gospel Project Comes to Town Hall Theater Tonight, 8/17
by Tracy Kaczorowski - Aug 17, 2012


Since its inception in 2001, The Bluegrass Gospel Project has become "one of New England's premier concert acts" (Seven Days). The group comes to Middlebury's Town Hall Theater for a concert tonight, August 17 at 8:00 pm.

Bluegrass Gospel Project Comes to Town Hall Theater, 8/17
by Tracy Kaczorowski - Aug 2, 2012


Since its inception in 2001, The Bluegrass Gospel Project has become "one of New England's premier concert acts" (Seven Days). The group comes to Middlebury's Town Hall Theater for a concert on Friday, August 17 at 8:00 pm.

TV One Announces Upcoming Highlights, Aug 2012
by TV News Desk - Aug 1, 2012


TV One has announced its upcoming highlights for August - Q4 2012. See full details below.

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