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American Composers Orchestra Announces 2019 Gala Honorees
by TV News Desk - January 17, 2019 On Wednesday, March 20, 2019, American Composers Orchestra (ACO) celebrates four individuals - true forces of nature - who have effected change in the American musical landscape at its annual Gala: Jon Deak, Founder & Artistic Director of New York Philharmonic's Very Young Composers; violinist Jenn... (more...) 
The Avett Brothers, Molly Tuttle, and Sean McConnell Added to MerleFest 2019
by TV News Desk - January 14, 2019 MerleFest, presented by Window World, is proud to announce new artist additions for MerleFest 2019: The Avett Brothers, Molly Tuttle, and Sean McConnell. The annual homecoming of musicians and music fans returns to the campus of Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, in the foothill... (more...) 
Recording Academy Announces Lifetime Achievement Award, Trustees Award, And Technical GRAMMY Award Honorees
by TV News Desk - December 19, 2018 The Recording Academy announced today its Special Merit Awards recipients. This year's Lifetime Achievement Award honorees are Black Sabbath, George Clinton & Parliament-Funkadelic, Billy Eckstine, Donny Hathaway, Julio Iglesias, Sam & Dave, and Dionne Warwick. Lou Adler, Ashford & Simpson, and John... (more...) 
Dan Zanes And Claudia Eliaza Come to Lisa Smith Wengler Center For The Arts
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2018 Multi-instrumentalist Dan Zanes and Haitian-American jazz vocalist Claudia Eliaza bring their educational and interactive children's show to Pepperdine University's Smothers Theatre in Malibu on Sunday, January 27 at 2 p.m. ... (more...) 
ASCAP Foundation Honors Valerie Simpson and Melinda Wagner
by TV News Desk - December 14, 2018 The ASCAP Foundation honored R&B and pop icon Valerie Simpson with its George M. Cohan Friars Foundation Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Melinda Wagner with The ASCAP Foundation Masters Award at the 2018 ASCAP Foundation Honors tonight. The ceremony took place at Jazz at Lincoln Center's F... (more...) 
MerleFest Adds Brandi Carlile, Dailey & Vincent, and The Brother Brothers to Lineup
by TV News Desk - December 10, 2018 MerleFest, presented by Window World, is proud to announce new artist additions for MerleFest 2019: Brandi Carlile, Dailey & Vincent, and The Brother Brothers. The annual homecoming of musicians and music fans returns to the campus of Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, in the fo... (more...) 
Lucius Share Cover Of The Supremes' KEEP ME HANGING ON
by BWW News Desk - December 07, 2018 When Richard Swift passed away in July the music world lost a rare and influential talent. A singer/songwriter, multi instrumentalist and producer with such distinct style and sound all his own, Swift was much beloved by a broad community of artists with whom he had collaborated.... (more...) 
Foo Fighters to Headline DIRECTV Super Saturday Night
by TV News Desk - November 28, 2018 Legendary rock band Foo Fighters will perform at this year's DIRECTV Super Saturday Night on Feb. 2 in Atlanta, the evening before the Big Game. Tickets will go on sale to the public on Nov. 30 at 9 a.m. ET through Ticketmaster.com.... (more...) 
Initial Line Up Announced For 2019 San Francisco Comedy Festival, Tickets On Sale This Sunday
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2018 SF Sketchfest presented by Audible announces the initial line up for the 18th annual San Francisco Comedy Festival January 10-27, 2019, featuring top comedic talent performing in venues across the city. Audiences can expect another outstanding year of programming and fun as SF Sketchfest will host m... (more...) 
New York Composers to Premiere New Music at Fordham University Concert Series
by TV News Desk - November 14, 2018 String Quartet New York, Fordham University's (Fordham) annual series featuring contemporary works by New York City composers, will take place Friday, November 16 at Fordham's Lowenstein Building. The concert is curated by Lawrence Kramer (Kramer), Distinguished Professor of English and Music at For... (more...) 
The Blind Boys of Alabama Comes to Marcus Center's Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2018 The Blind Boys of Alabama have the rare distinction of being recognized around the world as both living legends and modern-day innovators. They are not just gospel singers borrowing from old traditions; the group helped to define those traditions in 20th century and almost single-handedly created a... (more...) 
MerleFest 2019 Announces Initial Lineup and Late Night Jam
by TV News Desk - November 13, 2018 MerleFest, presented by Window World, is proud to announce the initial lineup for MerleFest 2019, which will be held April 25-28. The annual homecoming of musicians and music fans returns to the campus of Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Moun... (more...) 
New York Composers Premiering Music at Fordham University Concert Series
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2018 String Quartet New York, Fordham University's (Fordham) annual series featuring contemporary works by New York City composers, will take place Friday, November 16 at Fordham's Lowenstein Building. The concert is curated by Lawrence Kramer (Kramer), Distinguished Professor of English and Music at For... (more...) 
Baryshnikov Arts Center Presents Quodlibet Ensemble: Biber, Martynov + Sharlat
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2018 Baryshnikov Arts Center (BAC) concludes its Fall 2018 season on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at 7:30pm with Quodlibet Ensemble: Music by Biber, Martynov + Sharlat at BAC's Jerome Robbins Theater (450 W. 37th Street). Quodlibet (Latin for 'whatever pleases') Ensemble is a string chamber orchestra of s... (more...) 
String Quartet New York to Premiere November 16th
by TV News Desk - October 24, 2018 String Quartet New York, Fordham University's (Fordham) annual series featuring contemporary works by New York City composers, will take place Friday, November 16 at Fordham's Lowenstein Building. The concert is curated by Lawrence Kramer (Kramer), Distinguished Professor of English and Music at For... (more...) 
Oh Pep! Premiere Single 'Your Nail And Your Hammer' Via Stereogum
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2018 Melbourne, Australia's Oh Pep! will release their sophomore album I Wasn't Only Thinking About You... on October 26th via ATO Records. Today, Stereogum has premiered the third single from the album, 'Your Nail And Your Hammer.' They wrote, 'The insidiously catchy chorus — “Cold little heart breaks a... (more...) 
Amy Winehouse Hologram Live Tour Set for 2019
by TV News Desk - October 12, 2018 The late Amy Winehouse will return to the stage as a hologram for a live tour, according to Variety. ... (more...) 
American Composers Orchestra Honors PHENOMENAL WOMEN at Carnegie Hall
by TV News Desk - October 04, 2018 American Composers Orchestra (ACO) will open its 2018-2019 season with a concert honoring Phenomenal Women presented by Carnegie Hall in Zankel Hall on Friday, November 2, 2018 at 7:30pm. The performance, conducted by ACO Music Director George Manahan, will feature the world premiere of Valerie Cole... (more...) 
New Orchestral Piece at Carnegie Hall Honors Maya Angelou, Serena Williams, Michelle Obama and More
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2018 American Composers Orchestra (ACO) will open its 2018-2019 season with a concert honoring Phenomenal Women presented by Carnegie Hall in Zankel Hall on Friday, November 2, 2018 at 7:30pm. The performance, conducted by ACO Music Director George Manahan, will feature the world premiere of Valerie Cole... (more...) 
John Prine Premieres Spotify Singles
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2018 John Prine's Spotify Singles is premiering today—listen HERE. The session was produced by Dave Cobb at RCA Studio A and includes a new version of Prine's “I Have Met My Love Today” as well as a rendition of Stevie Wonder's “I Just Called To Say I Love You”—both featuring special guests The Secret Si... (more...) 
The Women's Association Saluted Women Of Jazz At NJPAC Raises Over 2.5 Million Dollars
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2018 Illuminated in vivid color against the clear night sky, the NJPAC campus became an Ozian destination for more than 900 guests, many of whom lingered outdoors to take in the scene on Chambers Plaza. The spaciousness of Prudential Lobby was enhanced by a dual-level tent that accommodated a dance floor... (more...) 
Folk Alliance International Announces 2019 Official Showcase Artists
by TV News Desk - October 02, 2018 Folk Alliance International (FAI) is proud to announce the 2019 Official Showcase artists* representing 23 countries (*confirmed to date and subject to change) for the 31st annual conference taking place February 13-17, 2019, at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth in Montréal, Québec, Canada.... (more...) 
Folk Alliance International Announces 2019 Official Showcase Artists
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2018 Folk Alliance International (FAI) is proud to announce the 2019 Official Showcase artists* representing 23 countries (*confirmed to date and subject to change) for the 31st annual conference taking place February 13-17, 2019, at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth in Montréal, Québec, Canada.... (more...) 
GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER Cast Album Available Digitally Today
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2018 SH-K-BOOM RECORDS has announced that Gettin' The Band Back Together - Original Broadway Cast Recording has been released in digital and streaming formats today, Friday, September 28.... (more...) 
Lively McCabe Entertainment Inks Deal with Round Hill Music to Mine Catalogue for Project Development
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2018 Lively McCabe Entertainment announces that it has inked a deal with Round Hill Music, a full-service, creative music company with a core focus on music publishing. The deal grants the company, recently launched by producer Michael Barra, access to Round Hill Music's catalogue of music and artists t... (more...) |
