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The Cleverlys Bring A New Blue To Bluegrass On Latest Album, Available Now PhotoThe Cleverlys Bring A New Blue To Bluegrass On Latest Album, Available Now
by Julie Musbach - March 22, 2019

Every art form needs to be able to laugh at itself, and The Cleverlys, from the deep Ozark hollows of Cane Spur, Arkansas, do so on their latest album, Blue, available now from Mountain Home Music Company....


Birdsong At Morning Premiere SIGNS AND WONDERS Video To Celebrate Spring PhotoBirdsong At Morning Premiere SIGNS AND WONDERS Video To Celebrate Spring
by Tori Hartshorn - March 20, 2019

Chamber-pop group Birdsong At Morning recently released their exquisite two-disc/Blu-ray package Signs and Wonders, a carefully crafted and richly textured work recorded in high-resolution surround sound to highlight the masterful audio quality of the music.  The album features a lush 20-piece s...


Dionne Warwick To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award From Recording Academy PhotoDionne Warwick To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award From Recording Academy
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 01, 2019

 Legendary Grammy Award winner DIONNE WARWICK will release her first new album in 5 years, “SHE'S BACK”, on May 10th. Produced by her son Damon Elliot, the album will be released via his Kind Music and Entertainment One (eOne). The lead-off single will be an updated version of the Burt Bachar...


Lomelda Shares M FOR EMPATHY Album Stream, Out Tomorrow via Double Double Whammy PhotoLomelda Shares M FOR EMPATHY Album Stream, Out Tomorrow via Double Double Whammy
by Tori Hartshorn - February 28, 2019

Today, Lomelda has shared the stream for her new album, M for Empathy, out tomorrow via Double Double Whammy. Uproxx, who premiered the stream and profiled Hannah Read, are saying 'These songs tackle weighty ideas: the difficulty of human communication, the distance between people that looms insid...


Tommy Emmanuel Announces More U.S. Tour Dates Starting July 15 PhotoTommy Emmanuel Announces More U.S. Tour Dates Starting July 15
by Tori Hartshorn - February 27, 2019

TOMMMY EMMANUEL is a lot of things: an esteemed Grammy-nominated guitarist, composer and performer whose must-see shows combine virtuosity with his engaging storytelling wit. He's a prolific recording artist, has been twice voted Best Acoustic Guitarist by readers of Guitar Player magazine and h...


BWW Review: Cherokee Anguish Upstages SLEEPING BEAUTY in Symphony Concert PhotoBWW Review: Cherokee Anguish Upstages SLEEPING BEAUTY in Symphony Concert
by Perry Tannenbaum - February 24, 2019

Although Tchaikovsky's SLEEPING BEAUTY suite was the headliner, Charlotte Symphony and guest conductor Joseph Young were far more convincing in American fare by Aaron Copland and Michael Daugherty....


The Cleverlys Bring A New Blue To Bluegrass PhotoThe Cleverlys Bring A New Blue To Bluegrass
by Julie Musbach - January 31, 2019

Arden, North Carolina (January 29, 2019) - From the deep Ozark hollows of Cane Spur, Arkansas, The Cleverlys have been plucked from obscurity and landed in the studio to produce their first national label release, Blue, available March 22 from Mountain Home Music Company. With songs like Beyonce's '...


Tommy Emmanuel and John Knowles to Release 'Heart Songs' Album PhotoTommy Emmanuel and John Knowles to Release 'Heart Songs' Album
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 10, 2019

Two of the three remaining Certified Guitar Players (an honor bestowed by Chet Atkins)--TOMMY EMMANUEL and JOHN KNOWLES--will release their collaborative instrumental album HEART SONGS on Friday, January 11 via CGP Sounds/Thirty Tigers. The twosome also just launched their tour this past Tuesday nig...


Tommy Emmanuel And John Knowles Partner with Parade to Premiere HOW DEEP IS YOUR LOVE PhotoTommy Emmanuel And John Knowles Partner with Parade to Premiere HOW DEEP IS YOUR LOVE
by Tori Hartshorn - December 14, 2018

Two of the three remaining Certified Guitar Players (an honor bestowed by Chet Atkins)--TOMMY EMMANUEL and JOHN KNOWLES--teamed withParade.com yesterday (12/13) to premiere their rendition of The Bee Gees hit'How Deep Is Your Love' from their upcoming collaborative instrumental album, HEART...


Classical Vocalist Geoffrey Andrews Celebrates Radio Success For HAVE YOURSELF A MERR PhotoClassical Vocalist Geoffrey Andrews Celebrates Radio Success For HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS
by Tori Hartshorn - December 14, 2018

Classical vocalist Geoffrey Andrews recently released his debut Christmas album, A Christmas to Remember, featuring the world-famous London Symphony Orchestra. The 11-track album was recorded at the renown Abbey Road Studios and includes some of the holiday season's most beloved classics. The l...


America's Best Wine Festival Returns to One of America's 10 Best Small Historic Towns PhotoAmerica's Best Wine Festival Returns to One of America's 10 Best Small Historic Towns: Garagiste Festival Comes to Solvang February 8th – 10th
by Marina Kennedy - December 14, 2018

The Garagiste Wine Festival, which was named America's Best Wine Festival by USA Today, returns February 8th - 10th to Solvang, which was named One of America's 10 Best Small Historic Towns by USA Today. Tickets are now on sale....


It's time to experience Kavalan with Distillery Select PhotoIt's time to experience Kavalan with Distillery Select
by Marina Kennedy - November 27, 2018

Drinkers can now purchase a whisky from award-winning Taiwanese distillery- Kavalan, at US$59 RRP 43% ABV in the US and 49 euros 40% ABV across Europe....


CRT Announces 2019 Summer Season Productions PhotoCRT Announces 2019 Summer Season Productions
by Julie Musbach - November 16, 2018

Cortland Repertory Theatre, one of New York State's longest running professional summer theatres, has announced their 48th annual season for the summer of 2019. All six mainstage shows will make their CRT debuts....


Tommy Emmanuel and John Knowles Announce New Collaborative Instrumental Album HEART S PhotoTommy Emmanuel and John Knowles Announce New Collaborative Instrumental Album HEART SONGS
by Tori Hartshorn - October 29, 2018

Two of the three remaining Certified Guitar Players (an honor bestowed by Chet Atkins)--TOMMY EMMANUEL and JOHN KNOWLES--have announcedFriday, January 11 as the release date for their new collaborative instrumental album, HEART SONGS, via CGP Sounds/Thirty Tigers....


I The Victor Stuns In New Single TONGUE & STUTTER PhotoI The Victor Stuns In New Single TONGUE & STUTTER
by Julie Musbach - October 19, 2018

Atlanta-based alternative pop (self proclaimed posi-rap) project I The Victor have released a new single, titled 'Tongue & Stutter,' out on all digital platforms NOW. Along with the music video, I The Victor's Rebecca Ramos sparkles in 'Tongue & Stutter,' a track that uncovers small self-realization...


NBC Ranks #1 For Premiere Week In 18-49 For A Record Seventh Straight Year PhotoNBC Ranks #1 For Premiere Week In 18-49 For A Record Seventh Straight Year
by Tori Hartshorn - October 02, 2018

NBC has won the opening week of the 2018-19 primetime television season in the key demographic of adults 18-49, led by the week's #1 primetime telecast, “Sunday Night Football”; the #1 entertainment program, “This Is Us”; the #1-2 new shows, “Manifest” and “New Amsterdam”; and the to...


NBC Wins Wednesday Night in Ratings, CHICAGO FIRE Most-Watched Show of Night PhotoNBC Wins Wednesday Night in Ratings, CHICAGO FIRE Most-Watched Show of Night
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 27, 2018

NBC wins Premiere Wednesday in total viewers, moving from its year-ago #3 finish to #1. NBC is up by more than +1.5 million persons or +26% versus Premiere Wednesday last year in total viewers (7.591 million vs. 6.047 million)....


Suicide Generation Pop The Red Pill In New Video Single HYPNOTISE ME PhotoSuicide Generation Pop The Red Pill In New Video Single HYPNOTISE ME
by Tori Hartshorn - September 25, 2018

Suicide Generation is a punk band from the United Kingdom and a classic-sounding punk band at that. But to get an idea of their sound you're going to need to skip the lighthearted sounds of the Buzzcocks and Sex Pistols for the grimy, gritty punk bred south of the Mason-Dixon line. Think Lost Sound...


ABC's 'Sunday Fun & Games' Wins Over a BIG BROTHER-Fueled CBS, as THE $100,000 PYRAMI PhotoABC's 'Sunday Fun & Games' Wins Over a BIG BROTHER-Fueled CBS, as THE $100,000 PYRAMID and TO TELL THE TRUTH Take the Lead from 9-11 p.m.
by Tori Hartshorn - July 30, 2018

ABC Sunday Prime Time (7:00-11:00 p.m. – 4.3 million and 0.8/4 in AD18-49):   Despite airing a repeat “Celebrity Family Feud” to lead off its game show block, ABC won prime time with “Sunday Fun & Games,” beating a “Big Brother”-led CBS by 14% in Adults 18-49 (0.8/4 vs. 0.7/4)...


Global Superstar Meghan Trainor Releases New Anthem TREAT MYSELF PhotoGlobal Superstar Meghan Trainor Releases New Anthem TREAT MYSELF
by Macon Prickett - July 20, 2018

Upholding a red hot summer streak of new music, GRAMMY® Award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer Meghan Trainor unveils her latest anthem entitled 'TREAT MYSELF' at all DSPs. It's the title track and lead-off to her third full-length album, TREAT MYSELF [Epic Records]-available in stores ...


ABC to Flip 'The Gong Show,' 'Take Two' Next Today, July 19 PhotoABC to Flip 'The Gong Show,' 'Take Two' Next Today, July 19
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 2018

ABC to Flip 'The Gong Show,' 'Take Two' Next Today, July 19...


ABC to Flip 'The Gong Show,' 'Take Two' Next Thursday, July 19 PhotoABC to Flip 'The Gong Show,' 'Take Two' Next Thursday, July 19
by Tori Hartshorn - July 13, 2018

ABC to Flip 'The Gong Show,' 'Take Two' Next Thursday, July 19...


CT Repertory Thetare Announces 2018-19 Season - AS YOU LIKE IT, EDWIN DROOD, and More PhotoCT Repertory Thetare Announces 2018-19 Season - AS YOU LIKE IT, EDWIN DROOD, and More
by Stephi Wild - July 09, 2018

Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT) under the leadership of Artistic Director Michael Bradford and Managing Director Matthew J. Pugliese have announced the theatre's 2018-19 Season. Subscriptions for the 2018-19 Season are on sale now at crt.uconn.edu or by calling 860-486-2113....


Smash Fashion Premieres New Track CAN'T TAKE YOU ANYWHERE From Upcoming LP ROMPUS POM PhotoSmash Fashion Premieres New Track CAN'T TAKE YOU ANYWHERE From Upcoming LP ROMPUS POMPOUS Out July 6
by Macon Prickett - June 28, 2018

This July Smash Fashion are set to release Rompus Pompous, the anticipated follow-up studio album to their 2014 critically acclaimed LP, Big Cat Love....


Smash Fashion's New LP ROMPUS POMPOUS Out July 6 PhotoSmash Fashion's New LP ROMPUS POMPOUS Out July 6
by Macon Prickett - June 20, 2018

This July Smash Fashion are set to release Rompus Pompous, the anticipated follow-up studio album to their 2014 critically acclaimed LP, Big Cat Love....





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