Taj Mahal News

Chugg Entertainment confirms that legendary composer and performer, Yanni, is set to continue his World Tour throughout into early 2013 with dates in Australia. The tour will begin in New Zealand tonight, 12th January at Vector Arena, before travelling to Australia to begin at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on Tuesday 15th January, Sydney Entertainment Centre on Thursday 17th January, Melbourne's Palais Theatre on Saturday 19th January, Adelaide Entertainment Centre on Wednesday 23rd January and finishing up at the Perth Arena on Sunday 27th January.

The career of American bluesman, roots radical, and pioneer of world music Taj Mahal is set to be celebrated next year with the release of THE COMPLETE COLUMBIA ALBUMS COLLECTION.

According to the AV Club, John Mellencamp and Stephen King's musical Ghost Brothers Of Darkland County will release its official soundtrack on March 19, 2013, prior to beginning performances next year. The stage production will feature Kris Kristofferson, Meg Ryan, Matthew McConaughey, Samantha Mathis and Elvis Costello. Get a first listen below!

Multi-Grammy Award winner Chucho Valdés brings an all-new band to deliver his distinct Afro-Cuban jazz sound on the Bass Concert Hall stage.

GRAMMY-winning musician and songwriter Ben Harper has selected his favorite ballads for a career-spanning retrospective titled By My Side, released today, October 16 by Virgin/EMI.

Chugg Entertainment confirms that legendary composer and performer, Yanni, is set to continue his World Tour throughout into early 2013 with dates in Australia. The tour will begin in New Zealand on Saturday 12th January at Vector Arena, before travelling to Australia to begin at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on Tuesday 15th January, Sydney Entertainment Centre on Thursday 17th January, Melbourne's Palais Theatre on Saturday 19th January, Adelaide Entertainment Centre on Wednesday 23rd January and finishing up at the Perth Arena on Sunday 27th January.

The International Street Cannibals, the multi-genre new music ensemble of seasoned chamber musicians/composers directed by Dan Barrett and co-directed by Dan Cooper and Chala Yancy, will inaugurate its 2012-13 season with Fishy Bizness in the main performance space of St. Mark's in-the-Bowery tonight, October 14 at 7:30 p.m.

Metropolitan Talent Presents announces that France's rock star, Johnny Hallyday, will perform in New York City tonight, October 7th at the Beacon Theatre as part of his 2012 world tour. This marks the French icon's first full concert performance in the Big Apple tonight, October 7.

The International Street Cannibals, the multi-genre new music ensemble of seasoned chamber musicians/composers directed by Dan Barrett and co-directed by Dan Cooper and Chala Yancy, will inaugurate its 2012-13 season with Fishy Bizness in the main performance space of St. Mark's in-the-Bowery on Sunday, October 14 at 7:30 p.m.

Ana Gazzola is best known in Los Angeles for her work with Brasil Brazil, a troupe she created with Sonia Santos, a fellow singer and songwriter from Brazil. Their high-energy blend of jazz and Brazilian music has made them one of the city's most exciting acts. Gazzola has also made two solo albums of MPB styled music - Brazilicious, a collection of original love songs and Brazility, covers of tunes by her favorite writers including Tom Jobim, Kurt Cobain, Gilberto Gil, and The Rolling Stones.

Johnny Hallyday will continue his world concert tour with a performance in New York City at The Beacon Theatre on Sunday, October 7th. The Beacon Theatre show marks the first concert hall performance in New York City of Hallyday's impressive 50-year career.

GRAMMY-winning musician and songwriter Ben Harper has selected his favorite ballads for a career-spanning retrospective titled By My Side, to be released October 16 by Virgin/EMI. The collection, available in CD and digital formats, features 12 of Harper's most unforgettable songs, including 'Forever,' 'Diamonds On The Inside,' and 'Waiting On An Angel,' and also introduces a new ballad, 'Crazy Amazing,' which is exclusive to this release. By My Side also includes a rare studio version of 'Not Fire Not Ice,' previously unreleased in the U.S., which until now was available only on the international single for 'Ground On Down.'

With a career spanning more than four decades and over 100 million albums sold, multiple Grammy Award winner Olivia Newton-John celebrates her 40th year in music with a three month North American concert tour from New York to California, from September 6 through December 16, 2012.

With a career spanning more than four decades and over 100 million albums sold, multiple Grammy Award winner Olivia Newton-John celebrates her 40th year in music with a three month North American concert tour from New York to California, September 6 through December 15, 2012.

Everyman Theatre's 22nd season opener, Time Stands Still by Donald Margulies, is one of the final two shows that will be produced at Everyman's Charles Street home this Fall. In January, 2013, Everyman Theatre will be making an historic move to its brand new theatre located downtown on Fayette Street. Critically acclaimed in New York, Time Stands Still was nominated for a Tony for Best Play in 2010. Everyman Theatre's production marks its Baltimore premiere.

Shaina Taub plays a rare solo acoustic concert tonight, August 28th at Room 5 Lounge at 8:30 PM, featuring brand new original music and celebrating the one-year anniversary of her record, What Otters Do.

CBS's LET'S MAKE A DEAL is kicking off its third annual casting call for contestants in cities across the United States beginning today, August 25 in Philadelphia. The second round of interviews will take place in Detroit on Friday, Sept. 14. Each hopeful contestant will have 30 seconds to express to the LMAD producers why they want to be on the show. Two participants will be selected from each location to fly to Los Angeles and attend a taping of the legendary game show in fall 2012. One of the two semi-finalists will be guaranteed to 'make a deal' with host Wayne Brady.

Wolf Trap has announced the following performances for the week of September 4-9.

CBS's LET'S MAKE A DEAL is kicking off its third annual casting call for contestants in cities across the United States beginning Saturday, August 25 in Philadelphia. The second round of interviews will take place in Detroit on Friday, Sept. 14. Each hopeful contestant will have 30 seconds to express to the LMAD producers why they want to be on the show. Two participants will be selected from each location to fly to Los Angeles and attend a taping of the legendary game show in fall 2012. One of the two semi-finalists will be guaranteed to 'make a deal' with host Wayne Brady.