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GOLDEN LEAF RAGTIME BLUES To Take The Stage In A New Form at Shakespeare & Company Th PhotoGOLDEN LEAF RAGTIME BLUES To Take The Stage In A New Form at Shakespeare & Company This October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 21, 2022

With a script that's been revisited and deepened by the playwright 30 years after it was first published, Shakespeare & Company presents Golden Leaf Ragtime Blues by Charles Smith, at the Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre through October 30....


ALMOST FAMOUS Will Partner With New York City Record Stores To Celebrate Film's Anniv PhotoALMOST FAMOUS Will Partner With New York City Record Stores To Celebrate Film's Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - September 12, 2022

On Tuesday, September 13, nine record stores in New York City will celebrate the 22nd anniversary of the original 2000 film, Almost Famous, with an Almost Famous-inspired vinyl selection of records curated by Cameron Crowe, Academy Award-winning director, writer and co-lyricist of the new Broadway m...


Review: NOISES OFF at Orlando Shakes PhotoReview: NOISES OFF at Orlando Shakes
by Joseph Harrison - September 11, 2022

What’s the formula for a perfect farce? First take a bunch of unwitting characters thrown together in an unlikely scenario, add to that a lot of slamming doors, physical comedy and costume malfunctions (and maybe a bunch of sardines) and let boil over until you have immense amounts of laughter. Or...


The Beatles Recording Reference Manual Series Accepted Into Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame  PhotoThe Beatles Recording Reference Manual Series Accepted Into Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Library's Permanent Collection
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 02, 2022

The books of audio engineer and producer Jerry Hammack, author of The Beatles Recording Reference Manual Series, have just been accepted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Library & Archives permanent collection in Cleveland, Ohio....


VIDEO: Watch Harry Styles Perform 'Boyfriends' for THE FIRST TAKE PhotoVIDEO: Watch Harry Styles Perform 'Boyfriends' for THE FIRST TAKE
by Michael Major - June 13, 2022

Harry Styles released his album Harry’s House on May 20, making its debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, No.1 on the UK album charts, as well as No. 1 on the Spotify Weekly Top Albums Global charts, while 'As It Was' completes a two-month streak at No. 1 on Spotify’s Weekly Top Songs Global char...


Harry Styles to Perform for 'THE FIRST TAKE' PhotoHarry Styles to Perform for 'THE FIRST TAKE'
by Michael Major - June 09, 2022

Harry Styles released his critically acclaimed album Harry’s House on May 20, making its debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, No.1 on the UK album charts, as well as No. 1 on the Spotify Weekly Top Albums Global charts, while 'As It Was' completes a two-month streak at No. 1 on Spotify’s Weekly ...


Hooveriii Release New Single 'See' & Announce Album PhotoHooveriii Release New Single 'See' & Announce Album
by Michael Major - May 18, 2022

The track was released alongside a new music video. The video was filmed on 16mm at the Trona Pinnacles in Trona CA. Conceived and co-directed by the mighty Nikki Houston and Owen Summers. Hooverii have confirmed their first U.S. tour in support of A Round of Applause. Check out the complete list of...


AMARRASS NIGHTS returns to Delhi's Sunder Nursery with Sufiana, Qawwali and Tarranum PhotoAMARRASS NIGHTS returns to Delhi's Sunder Nursery with Sufiana, Qawwali and Tarranum
by Stephi Wild - April 15, 2022

Amarrass Records invites you back to 'AMARRASS NIGHTS at Delhi’s Sunder Nursery’ on Saturday, April 23 for  Mehfil~e~ Tarranum, an evening of transportive music from Awadh, Lucknow and Uttarakhand in the cooling greens of the 16th-century heritage park complex adjacent to Humayun’s Tomb....


Lindsay Duncan and Hilton McRae Will Star in the UK Tour of THE DANCE OF DEATH PhotoLindsay Duncan and Hilton McRae Will Star in the UK Tour of THE DANCE OF DEATH
by Stephi Wild - March 30, 2022

Lindsay Duncan stars alongside Hilton McRae and Emily Bruni in the UK tour of August Strindberg's The Dance of Death, adapted by Academy Award-winning playwright Rebecca Lenkiewicz and directed by Arcola Theatre's Artistic Director Mehmet Ergen. ...


Bay Area Artist Jay Kayze Releases 'Dollar N A Dream' PhotoBay Area Artist Jay Kayze Releases 'Dollar N A Dream'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 18, 2022

Back with an unmistakable ode to Hip Hop, Bay Area artist Jay Kayze puts his eye on the prize in his new hard-hitting track 'Dollar N a Dream'. The life of an artist is hard enough; but having it paired with doubts from family, friends or even fellow artists can make the mountain that much harder to...


Ley Line Announces Official SXSW Show & Drops New Single 'High Tide' PhotoLey Line Announces Official SXSW Show & Drops New Single 'High Tide'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 11, 2022

Ley Line is set to perform at SXSW 2022. Ushering in a new chapter after their release of their sophomore album We Saw Blue, Ley Line has been putting out new singles like 'En Busca Del Agua'' and 'Postcards.' Their newest single 'High Tide' is a stand out departure from the traditional instrumentat...


Trey Anastasio Releases First-Ever Solo Acoustic Album PhotoTrey Anastasio Releases First-Ever Solo Acoustic Album
by Michael Major - March 11, 2022

TREY ANASTASIO's first-ever solo acoustic album, MERCY, is out today. Mercy was produced by Bryce Goggin and Robert “RAab” Stevenson and engineered and mixed by Mike Fahey. Read the complete album liner notes written by David Fricke now!...


Aaron Raitiere Releases New Single 'For The Birds' PhotoAaron Raitiere Releases New Single 'For The Birds'
by Michael Major - February 09, 2022

GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Aaron Raitiere will release his highly anticipated debut album, Single Wide Dreamer. Ahead of the release, the new song “For The Birds” is debuting today. Produced by Miranda Lambert and Anderson East, pre-order the new album now! Plus, check ...


BWW Review: HAMLET, Holy Trinity Church, Guildford PhotoBWW Review: HAMLET, Holy Trinity Church, Guildford
by Cindy Marcolina - February 09, 2022

There’s a certain gravitas that follows Hamlet, a reverence that seems to accompany the great Dane alone. When you happen to have a centuries-old church at hand for Shakespeare’s greatest tragedy, this happenstance only grows. Freddie Fox stars at the Prince and Holy Trinity Church in Guildford ...


Spoon Announces New U.S. Tour Dates PhotoSpoon Announces New U.S. Tour Dates
by Michael Major - January 13, 2022

The tour dates kick off April 6 in Boston, MA and conclude June 4 in Phoenix, AZ. Along the way the band will make stops in, among other cities, New York, Chicago, Denver and Los Angeles. In addition the band has a one-off show on February 8 at the Observatory in Santa Ana, CA. Special guests Geese ...


Spoon Covers David Bowie's 'I Can't Give Everything Away' PhotoSpoon Covers David Bowie's 'I Can't Give Everything Away'
by Michael Major - January 06, 2022

Released as a part of Amazon Music’s month-long, global [RE]DISCOVER celebration of David Bowie’s 75th birthday, this never-before-heard Amazon Original cover finds Austin’s most esteemed rock ambassadors tackling Bowie’s beloved single off his final album, Blackstar. Listen to the new singl...


BWW Interview: Lucie Jones Discusses Her Headline Christmas Shows PhotoBWW Interview: Lucie Jones Discusses Her Headline Christmas Shows
by Fiona Scott - December 11, 2021

Lucie Jones has just finished a marathon stint playing Jenna Hunterson, most recently in the UK Tour of Waitress. She has hung up her apron and will perform two exclusive headline Christmas shows, Lucie Jones at Christmas, in Cardiff and London on 13 and 14 December, respectively. We spoke with Jon...


Spoon Covers The Beatles' 'Christmas Time (Is Here Again)' PhotoSpoon Covers The Beatles' 'Christmas Time (Is Here Again)'
by Michael Major - November 17, 2021

Spoon recently announced the forthcoming release of their tenth studio album, Lucifer On the Sofa. The album was co-produced by Spoon and Mark Rankin (Adele, Queens of the Stone Age) and features contributions from Dave Fridmann and Justin Raisen. The band says that recording the new holiday single ...


Spoon Releases 'The Hardest Cut' from 'Lucifer on the Sofa' Album PhotoSpoon Releases 'The Hardest Cut' from 'Lucifer on the Sofa' Album
by Michael Major - October 28, 2021

Spoon’s tenth album, Lucifer on the Sofa, is the band’s purest rock ’n roll record to date. Texas-made, it is the first set of songs that the quintet has put to tape in its hometown of Austin in more than a decade. Listen to the album's lead single now! Plus, preorder the album on vinyl....


VIDEO: Fazer Releases New Music Video 'Cuentro' PhotoVIDEO: Fazer Releases New Music Video 'Cuentro'
by Michael Major - October 20, 2021

German musical polymaths Fazer release the new single “Cuentro” accompanied by a video, alongside news of their forthcoming album, Plex, which is being released on January 14, 2022. Watch the new music video now!...


The Citadel Theatre Presents MARY'S WEDDING: A METIS LOVE STORY  PhotoThe Citadel Theatre Presents MARY'S WEDDING: A METIS LOVE STORY 
by A.A. Cristi - August 19, 2021

Tomorrow, Mary is to be wed. Tonight, she dreams of her beloved, Charlie and the tale across time and seas that brought them together. In this new look at a Canadian classic, witness a love like no other from the Alberta prairies to the battlegrounds of World War I. ...


Bobby & Teddii Cyrus With Billy Ray Cyrus Introduce New Video 'Roll That Rock' PhotoBobby & Teddii Cyrus With Billy Ray Cyrus Introduce New Video 'Roll That Rock'
by TV News Desk - August 19, 2021

Last week, in addition to premiering the track on People.com, the dynamic duo had the distinct pleasure of delivering the first performance of the song along with Billy Ray during their debut performance on the Grand Ole Opry....


BWW Interview: Kristin Chenoweth Shares Details on Filming 'Tribulation,' the SCHMIGA PhotoBWW Interview: Kristin Chenoweth Shares Details on Filming 'Tribulation,' the SCHMIGADOON! Showstopper
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 05, 2021

It took only three takes to perfect the five-minute, single-shot send-up of THE MUSIC MAN....


Audiobooks Announce New Album ASTRO TOUGH & Share New Track 'The Doll' PhotoAudiobooks Announce New Album ASTRO TOUGH & Share New Track 'The Doll'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 24, 2021

Today David Wrench and Evangeline Ling - aka audiobooks - have announced details of their second full length album, Astro Tough, that is due for release on October 1st, 2021 via Heavenly Recordings. Today they also share the album's opening track and first single, 'The Doll' accompanied with a clip...


Ida Mae Shares New Song 'Little Liars' PhotoIda Mae Shares New Song 'Little Liars'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 11, 2021

Somewhere, Jack White is busy looking for new amp settings.” The track was met with similar acclaim from American Songwriter, Wonderland, Clash Magazine, Live for Live Music, and more. ...





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