Steven Van Zandt News

Hard Rock International continues its commitment to emerging musicians of tomorrow with this year's Hard Rock Rising, the world's largest and most far-reaching battle of the bands competition. Hard Rock Rising supports the musical careers of aspiring artists around the globe by giving one local band the opportunity of a lifetime - participate in a World Tour at Hard Rock Cafe locations, film a music video, record an album with Hard Rock Records and receive $10,000 in new gear.

With the upcoming release of his first feature film, NOT FADE AWAY, SOPRANOS creator David Chase recently confirmed to Showbiz 411 that plans for a movie based upon his hit HBO show have been scrapped.

Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI) announced today that the creator and stars of The Sopranos, David Chase , James Gandolfini and Steven Van Zandt , will sit down for a Q&A session with a select group of SiriusXM listeners about their new film Not Fade Away from Paramount Vantage at the SiriusXM studios in New York City.

Performing Arts Fort Worth welcomes The Midtown Men back to Bass Performance Hall for two shows today, December 1, 2012, at 2 and 8:00 p.m. Tickets start at $38.50 and are on sale NOW!

Performing Arts Fort Worth proudly welcomes The Midtown Men back to Bass Performance Hall for two shows on Saturday, December 1, 2012, at 2 and 8:00 p.m. Tickets start at $38.50 and are on sale NOW!

On the heels of an incredible performance at the Right 2 Rock charity event honoring "Little Steven" Van Zandt at the Hammerstein Ballroom alongside rock legends Bruce Springsteen, Dion, Elvis Costello, & Tom Morello, - acclaimed singing group THE MIDTOWN MEN are thrilled to announce the release of their holiday single, "All Alone On Christmas."

The Netflix original series, from Media Rights Capital, HOUSE OF CARDS starring Academy Award winner Kevin Spacey ('Horrible Bosses,' 'American Beauty'), Golden Globe nominee Robin Wright ('The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,' 'Forrest Gump') and Kate Mara ('American Horror Story') will be available for members to watch instantly beginning February 1, 2013.

On Tuesday, October 2nd at 9 am EDT, a limited number of tickets will go on sale at littlekidsrock.org/tickets for the Right to Rock Celebration - a charity benefit for Little Kids Rock that will feature performances of Steven Van Zandt's music by an epic lineup including Elvis Costello, Dion DiMucci, Tom Morello, Darlene Love, Southside Johnny, Kris Allen, Ruben Blades, Gary U.S. Bonds, Michael Des Barres, Michael Johns, Jesse Malin, Jake Clemons, NYC Hit Squad and other surprise guests expected to attend. Actress Maureen Van Zandt and E Street Band drummer Max Weinberg will co-chair the event, which is sponsored by the House of Marley and 1Love and will take place on Tuesday, October 16th, in New York City at the Manhattan Center Grand Ballroom.

Before Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band finish the second U.S. leg of its world tour, many of its members will attend Little Kids Rock's 10th anniversary Right to Rock Celebration, sponsored by the House of Marley and 1Love. On October 16th in New York city Steven Van Zandt will be presented with the 'Big Man of The Year Award,' given annually to honor the legacy of the late, great Clarence Clemons. Van Zandt joins past honorees Lady Gaga and The Big Man himself. The event is being co-chaired by actress Maureen Van Zandt and E Street Band drummer Max Weinberg.

In an interview with TMZ, David Chase, creator of HBO's THE SOPRANOS, revealed that there is a possibility he will bring the long-running drama series to the big screen. Commented Chase, 'I would never say there was never a chance ... but uh, nobody's working on it.'

E Street Band members Garry Tallent, Steven Van Zandt and Max Weinberg, in Toronto after performing with Bruce Springsteen at the Rogers Centre, took in the Saturday, August 25 evening performance of the smash hit musical drama, BACKBEAT, at the Royal Alexandra Theatre.

The Film Society of Lincoln Center announced today that David Chase's NOT FADE AWAY will make its World Premiere on Saturday, October 6 as the Centerpiece Gala selection for the 50th New York Film Festival (September 28-October 14).

Singer-songwriter Sarah Borges, a WNTI 91.1 favorite, is back by popular demand to rock the Centenary Stage tonight, July 21st at 8 p.m. Borges' highly anticipated return to Hackettstown heats up the David and Carol Lackland Center's Sitnik Theater as part of Centenary Stage Company's summer concert series "Jammin' in July."

Singer-songwriter Sarah Borges, a WNTI 91.1 favorite, is back by popular demand to rock the Centenary Stage on Saturday, July 21st at 8 p.m. Borges' highly anticipated return to Hackettstown heats up the David and Carol Lackland Center's Sitnik Theater as part of Centenary Stage Company's summer concert series "Jammin' in July."

AMERICAN IDOL's Season 11 Top Five compilation album, featuring music in accordance with this week's theme, 'The Sixties/London Calling,' is now available at the iTunes Store.

On last night's AMERICAN IDOL, the Top 5 competed in two categories: songs from the 1960s and Brit pop, with guest mentoring from 'Little Steven' Van Zandt. Randy and Steven agreed that round one belonged to Joshua, Skylar, and Hollie, with Jennifer singling out Joshua and Hollie.

Tonight's American Idol was two hours even with only five contestants left (really, Idol?) leading to another week with two categories and some strong performances: the music of the 1960s and British pop. It'll certainly be a show on which some of them struggle on one category or the other, but who'll rise to the occasion with the help of guest judge Steven van Zandt? Find out now!

On June 12, 2012, Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) releases DEAN MARTIN - COLLECTED COOL.

After disbanding in the late 1980s, the various members of the Del Fuegos moved on. In the New Year, however, all four original members of the Boston quartet will come together for a 12-city tour, closing with a performance at Concord's Capitol Center for the Arts on Sunday, March 4, 7:30pm.

The April 2012 at the B. B. King Blues Club and Grill, NYC, has been announced, featuring Melanie and Oleta Adams.