Signature Sound News

The music lineup at Lincoln Center Festival 09 includes US debuts by Algerian music icon Idir and Moroccan Chaabi singer Najat Aatabou; a double bill with Justin Adams and Juldeh Camara, and Issa Bagayogo; and a tribute to celebrated New Orleans songwriter Wardell Quezergue, featuring a roster of noted musical artists from that city's annual Ponderosa Stomp music festival.

Hailed by Time Out as 'a real thrill...the band is tight, the clothes are right - it's a sure-fire smash hit,' THE HARDER THEY COME features a cast of 16 Jamaican-born performers and tells the story of young singer Ivanhoe Martin (played by Rolan Bell) as he arrives in Kingston, Jamaica with dreams of becoming a reggae star. A corrupt and drug-fueled music industry drives him into a fast and furious life as Jamaica's most-wanted outlaw and most-celebrated underground star. Reggae music star and pioneer Jimmy Cliff starred in the '70s film of the same title, which catapulted the island's signature sound into a globally recognized and respected genre, turning Jimmy Cliff and reggae music in general, into an international sensation. 'With top-class acting, singing and dancing, [this] superb production faithfully distils not just the movie's music and characters, but also, somehow its soul' (The Standard).

The Smash-Hit Jersey Boys is currently playing to Canadian audiences in Toronto, ON as part of Dancap's 2009 Season. This all new Canadian production has an amazing cast, and the four leads sat down to give BWW an exclusive taste of their indvidual experiences on the road to becoming Jersey Boys.

Grammy Award-winning trumpeter Chris Botti is a gifted instrumentalist, a talented composer, and a charismatic performer who ? since the release of his first solo album in 1995 ? has created a series of recordings which have made him one of the world?s top-selling instrumental artists. Don?t miss Chris Botti in concert for one night only at Charlotte?s Belk Theater Thursday, April 30 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $21.50 and are still available online at BlumenthalCenter.org, by phone at 704-372-1000 or at the Performing Arts Center box office.

Grammy Award-winning trumpeter Chris Botti is a gifted instrumentalist, a talented composer, and a charismatic performer who ? since the release of his first solo album in 1995 ? has created a series of recordings which have made him one of the world?s top-selling instrumental artists. Don?t miss Chris Botti in concert for one night only at Charlotte?s Belk Theater Thursday, April 30 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $21.50 and are still available online at BlumenthalCenter.org, by phone at 704-372-1000 or at the Performing Arts Center box office.

Three Rivers Arts Festival, a division of The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, proudly announces the headline music schedule for the 2009 Festival, June 5-14. All headline concerts are presented on the Dollar Bank Stage at Point State Park in downtown Pittsburgh. The free live music series, a Pittsburgh tradition, is sponsored by Dollar Bank.

ROYAL ALBERT HALL May 2009 Listings Box Office: +44 (0)20 7589 8212 Open 7 days a week 9:00am - 9:00pm Online booking is available for most events. Please visit the website: www.royalalberthall.com

The Whiting is proud to present Nine-Time All-Ireland Fiddle Champ and Riverdance show stopper, Eileen Ivers along with her band Immigrant Soul live on Saturday, March 28 at 8pm. Called a 'sensation' by Billboard magazine and 'the Jimi Hendrix of the violin' by The New York Times, Eileen Ivers breaks new ground with her band Immigrant Soul by blending African and Latin percussion and bass, Irish instrumentals, and soulful vocals.

The following is the schedule for performances at Emelin. For a complete calendar of events, photos of recent performances, audio, video visit: Emelin.org.

Violin virtuoso's Black Violin will headline New York's oldest and most active theatre in the heart of the Broadway theatre district from March 11- 22, 2009.

Violin virtuoso's Black Violin (BV) to headline New York's oldest and most active theatre in the heart of the Broadway district from March 11- 22, 2009. Combining a daunting array of musical styles and influences to produce a signature sound that is part maestro, part emcee, the group features two classically trained violinists and their DJ

Violin virtuosos Black Violin (BV) to headline New York's oldest and most active theatre in the heart of the Broadway district from March 11- 22, 2009. Combining a daunting array of musical styles and influences to produce a signature sound that is part maestro, part emcee, the group features two classically trained violinists and their DJ. With influences from Shostakovich and Bach to Jay-Z, Black Violin blends the classical with the modern and creates a sound that not only stimulates the senses but penetrates the soul. Black Violin features Wil B on the viola and Kev Marcus the violin. Showtime at the Apollo champions, these musical magicians have toured and worked with artists from Alicia Keys to Aerosmith to Aretha Franklin and Tom Petty. From The Eagles to P. Diddy, Black Violin's true mission is to help under privileged kids get ahead through education and awareness. The New Victory Theatre is the perfect place for Black Violin to showcase their unique live show that features intense violin duets intertwined with an entertaining flow of information that strives to educate and excite young minds. New Victory's dedication to children's education and their families fits perfectly into Black Violin's commitment to enriching the lives of kids through music. Black Violin's Wil B says, 'We understand the influence we have over kids that's why we want to give back. We want to help them think outside of the box.'

The Emelin Theater Announces their upcoming performance schedule for April 2009 Emelin Film Club Take 12 | $135 subscription (Session 1): Apr 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13 & 20 (Session 2): Apr 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12 & 19 All showings at 7:30 pm The Emelin's hugely popular Film Club returns with two more 6 week sessions of the best new and exciting films. Host Marshall Fine interviews guest speakers and leads Q&A sessions with the audience.

The Whiting is proud to present Nine-Time All-Ireland Fiddle Champ and Riverdance show stopper, Eileen Ivers along with her band Immigrant Soul live on Saturday, March 28 at 8pm. Called a 'sensation' by Billboard magazine and 'the Jimi Hendrix of the violin' by The New York Times, Eileen Ivers breaks new ground with her band Immigrant Soul by blending African and Latin percussion and bass, Irish instrumentals, and soulful vocals.

Violin virtuoso's Black Violin will headline New York's oldest and most active theatre in the heart of the Broadway theatre district from March 11- 22, 2009.

On February 9, 2009, solo pianist, George Winston, sponsored by The Ritz Carlton Golf Club and Spa and Kretzer Piano, will perform a concert at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre. Winston, best known for his seasonally themed recordings including December, Autumn, Winter Into Spring, and Summer, has seven multi-platinum, platinum and gold records. 'Autumn, Winter Into Spring, December and Summer are but four of the elegant Winston Albums that have depicted a seasonal inspiration during the last 25 years,' Walter Tunis, Knight Ridder. With a melodic folk-style piano as his signature sound of more than 30 years, Winston's performance will include renditions of his most beloved solo piano works, and pieces from his seasonal recordings, Vince Guaraldi's Peanuts pieces, New Orleans R&B piano, stride piano and various other selections. Winston has been raising money for food banks and service organization for more than 20 years including donating a portion of his merchandise sales to the organizations. In South Florida there are 295,000 children going hungry every night and in Palm Beach County alone, there are 133,000 individuals living below poverty. The Daily Bread Food Bank represents Feeding America in South Florida, and last year distributed eighteen million pounds of food to over 800 agencies serving up to an average of a thousand people each month.

Violin virtuoso's Black Violin (BV) to headline New York's oldest and most active theatre in the heart of the Broadway district from March 11- 22, 2009. Combining a daunting array of musical styles and influences to produce a signature sound that is part maestro, part emcee, the group features two classically trained violinists and their DJ

Sally Kellerman, who has of the most recognizable voices in film and television, will appear at the Rrazz Room in the Hotel Nikko Monday, Feb 16 and Tues, Feb 17th. She will be celebrating the release of her new jazz and standards CD, Sally Tickets are $40 and can be purchased at www.therrazzroom.com or directly through ticketweb.com or at 866 468 3399. Sally Kellerman starred as the infamous Hot Lips Houlihan in Robert Altman's M*A*S*H, for which she was nominated for both an Academy Award and Golden Globe Award. She has amassed an impressive resume of memorable feature film, television and theater credits that total in the hundreds and continues to grow each year. As with many of the great song stylists who have long inspired her, Sally Kellerman has the unique ability to make a song her own. Blessed with a thriving film and voice-over career that spans more than three decades, Sally proves once again the unlimited range of her talent as she maintains her signature sound while shifting effortlessly from the big screen to the recording studio. The CD, Sally is a fitting and contemporary mix of jazzy blues and adult standards with a touch of soulful rock. Under contract with Verve Records at the age of 18, Sally has had the opportunity to sing in numerous film and television productions. She has sung at Carnegie Hall and the Los Angeles Music Center and has appeared regularly on the concert club circuit, performing at such popular venues as The Roxy and Catalina Bar & Grill in Los Angeles and The Metropolitan Room in New York. With the release of this long awaited album, Sally has come full circle The seductive combination of words and music shine through on Sally and fans will undeniably agree that what makes the album even more special is the unmistakable presence of the voice.

Violin virtuosos Black Violin (BV) to headline New York's oldest and most active theatre in the heart of the Broadway district from March 11- 22, 2009. Combining a daunting array of musical styles and influences to produce a signature sound that is part maestro, part emcee, the group features two classically trained violinists and their DJ. With influences from Shostakovich and Bach to Jay-Z, Black Violin blends the classical with the modern and creates a sound that not only stimulates the senses but penetrates the soul. Black Violin features Wil B on the viola and Kev Marcus the violin. Showtime at the Apollo champions, these musical magicians have toured and worked with artists from Alicia Keys to Aerosmith to Aretha Franklin and Tom Petty. From The Eagles to P. Diddy, Black Violin's true mission is to help under privileged kids get ahead through education and awareness. The New Victory Theatre is the perfect place for Black Violin to showcase their unique live show that features intense violin duets intertwined with an entertaining flow of information that strives to educate and excite young minds. New Victory's dedication to children's education and their families fits perfectly into Black Violin's commitment to enriching the lives of kids through music. Black Violin's Wil B says, 'We understand the influence we have over kids that's why we want to give back. We want to help them think outside of the box.'