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Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers to Salute Kenny Rogers at 2017 Texas Medal of Arts Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 17, 2017


GRAMMY® Award-winning Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers will salute fellow Texan and music legend Kenny Rogers at the 2017 Texas Medal of Arts Awards onWednesday, February 22 at the Texas Performing Arts Center in Austin.  The Gatlin Brothers and vocalist Vikki Carr will perform Rogers' classic hit 'Islands In the Stream' before presenting him with theLifetime Achievement Award.  Larry Gatlin and Carr will also perform Rogers' 1980 #1 hit, 'Lady.'

Singer/Songwriter Vanessa Moses Announces Latest EP 'Danish Cookies Is My Name'
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 17, 2017


A true musical citizen of the world, award winning Malaysian singer-songwriter Vanessa Moses has performed in Korea, Hong Kong, China and throughout Asia; became the first Asian songwriter to break into the country music scene in Tamworth, Australia

Alison Krauss Partners with Cracker Barrel for New Version of 'Windy City'
by BWW News Desk - Feb 17, 2017


Cracker Barrel Old Country Store today announced Alison Krauss as its latest artist to release an album under its Spotlight Music Program. The 27-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer will release her exclusive bonus track version of "Windy City" in Cracker Barrel Old Country Store locations nationwide and online at crackerbarrel.com today, Feb. 17.

Alison Krauss Partners with Cracker Barrel for New Version of 'Windy City'
by BWW News Desk - Feb 15, 2017


Cracker Barrel Old Country Store today announced Alison Krauss as its latest artist to release an album under its Spotlight Music Program. The 27-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer will release her exclusive bonus track version of "Windy City" in Cracker Barrel Old Country Store locations nationwide and online at crackerbarrel.com on Friday, Feb. 17.

Adele, Beyonce Among Winners of 59th Annual GRAMMY AWARDS; Full List!
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 13, 2017


A diverse all-star lineup of GRAMMY Award nominees, GRAMMY winners, entertainers and film and TV stars took stage last ight for THE 59TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS

THE TEN TENORS: THE POWER OF TEN Comes toLa Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2017


LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & McCOY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT are thrilled to present "The TEN Tenors" as they begin their "The Power of Ten" 20th Anniversary Tour in La Mirada.  THE TEN TENORS: THE POWER OF TEN will perform on Saturday, February 25 at 2pm and 8pm at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Blvd. in La Mirada.

Acclaimed Sideman Travis Linville to Release 'Up Ahead' Today
by BWW News Desk - Feb 3, 2017


There's something inexplicably authentic about Oklahoma's Travis Linville, and it's carried him from dive bars and classrooms to “The Tonight Show” and esteemed theaters and festivals across the globe.

MSO Presents GREATEST HITS: PHOTOGRAPHY RETROSPECTIVE By Chris Cuffaro, Today
by BWW News Desk - Feb 2, 2017


REATEST HITS, the premiere art retrospective, is a photography exhibition and auction with live music celebrating the work of legendary Los Angeles photographer CHRIS CUFFARO. 

Tito Puente 50-Year Retrospective Headed to Hostos Center This Spring
by BWW News Desk - Jan 31, 2017


In the first ever retrospective of the life and legacy of one of the most important figures in Latin Jazz, The Hostos Center for the Arts and Culture announces "Tito Puente: A Fifty-Year Retrospective of 'El Rey,' a multi-day, in-depth examination of his career through concerts, panels, film, dance, and more.

Steve Miller Band With Special Guest Peter Frampton At The Colosseum At Caesars Palace
by BWW News Desk - Jan 30, 2017


Coming off an extraordinary 63 shows in 2016, Rock n' Roll Hall of Famer Steve Miller is excited to announce his 2017 summer tour campaign. Steve and his band look forward to delving into their deep catalogue of hits from the '60s, '70s and '80s. The tour will make a one-night stop at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on Tuesday, Aug. 8. Tickets go on sale to the public Friday, Feb. 3 at noon PT.

THE NIGHT OF THE IGUANA with James Earl Jones Finds Full Cast at A.R.T.
by BWW News Desk - Jan 25, 2017


The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University under the leadership of Artistic Director Diane Paulus and Executive Director Diane Quinn, will present The Night of the Iguana, written by Tennessee Williams and directed by Michael Wilson. Performances begin on Saturday, February 18 and run through Saturday, March 18 at the Loeb Drama Center, 64 Brattle St., Cambridge.

Arsenio Hall, Timothy B. Schmit and More Coming Up at City Winery Chicago
by BWW News Desk - Jan 24, 2017


City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces Emmy Award-winning actor, comedian and producer Arsenio Hall, Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Marc Cohn, Amel Larrieux's return with back-to-back performances and more.

Kris Kristofferson Coming to Playhouse Square
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2017


Show business wannabes are warned to "keep your day job"… just in case. But in the case of KRIS KRISTOFFERSON, the Rhodes Scholar/Golden Gloves boxer gave up a Captain's rank as a helicopter pilot in the Army's elite Airborne Rangers and a turn-down of an assignment to teach at West Point...all to pursue a music career.

Rod Stewart And Very Special Guest Cyndi Lauper to Join Forces On Tour This Summer
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 23, 2017


Two of music's most acclaimed artists and powerhouse live performers will tour together this summer when Rod Stewart is joined by special guest Cyndi Lauper for an 18-city tour beginning Thursday, July 6.

3,000 Miles Off-Broadway Productions Presents The Highway Men LIVE
by BWW News Desk - Jan 19, 2017


???????3,000 Miles Off-Broadway Productions proudly presents The Highway Men LIVE at the historic El Portal Mainstage Theatre, in the NOHO Arts District, North Hollywood, CA. This special 3 show only engagement will be presented March 3 & 4, 2017.

MSO Presents GREATEST HITS: PHOTOGRAPHY RETROSPECTIVE By Chris Cuffaro, 2/2
by Molly Tracy - Jan 18, 2017


REATEST HITS, the premiere art retrospective, is a photography exhibition and auction with live music celebrating the work of legendary Los Angeles photographer CHRIS CUFFARO. 

'Pickin' On The Biggest Hits of the 1980's Volume 2' Out On CMH Records 2/24
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 17, 2017


Los Angeles-based CMH RECORDS has announced the release date for a second installment of their PICKIN' ON THE BIGGEST HITS OF THE 1980'S release.

The Shacks Announce Spring Tour; Eponymous EP Out Now
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 16, 2017


Equal parts Max Shrager and Shannon Wise, The Shacks have a unique sound that is both vaguely familiar and completely fresh.

Rusty Anderson & Friends to Bring Melodies to Pepperdine's Smothers Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jan 14, 2017


Best known as the lead guitarist for Sir Paul McCartney, Rusty Anderson brings his melodically rich sound to Pepperdine University's Smothers Theatre at 8 p.m. today, January 14.

Tommy Allsup, Musician Who Avoided Buddy Holly Plane Crash, Dies at 85
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 13, 2017


Tommy Allsup, the guitarist who fatefully lost a coin toss that kept him off a plane that later crashed and killed music legends Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. 'Big Bopper' Richardson, has passed away at the age of 85.

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