Kartemquin is proud to announce a collaboration with Al Jazeera America on Hard Earned, a six-part documentary series scheduled to air in early 2015. Production has already begun on the series, which will explore the lives of five American families striving to keep food on the table and their dignity intact despite the reality of high living expenses and low wages.
Five stories, located in San Francisco, Washington, D.C., Milwaukee, and two in the Chicago area, will be intertwined into six one-hour episodes. The series will shed more light on an ever-growing sector of the American workforce. Directing the individual strands are Katy Chevigny (E-Team, Election Day), Maria Finitzo (Mapping Stem Cell Research: Terra Incognita), Ruth Leitman (Tony and Janina
Five stories, located in San Francisco, Washington, D.C., Milwaukee, and two in the Chicago area, will be intertwined into six one-hour episodes. The series will shed more light on an ever-growing sector of the American workforce. Directing the individual strands are Katy Chevigny (E-Team, Election Day), Maria Finitzo (Mapping Stem Cell Research: Terra Incognita), Ruth Leitman (Tony and Janina
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by Josh Sharpe - August 06, 2024
Emily Frembgen will release her brand new country-tinged indie-folk album No Hard Feelings on September 13. The new collection explores Emily’s past and the echoes of alienation that inform her present. Listen to the lead single now. ...
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by Josh Sharpe - July 24, 2024
Critically acclaimed Nashville country rockers The Wild Feathers have shared their latest track, “Don’t Know.' A rabble-rousing dose of surf-punk delivered with layered gang vocals and a rolling bass line, the song comes from the band’s first album in almost three years. Listen to it now!...
Alex Winston Releases Sophomore Album 'Bingo!'
by Josh Sharpe - July 23, 2024
Indie singer-songwriter Alex Winston has shared her sophomore album, Bingo! Written over the course of three years during a mercurial period in her life, the album is packed with sonic elements of old school Americana, psychedelia and an untethered wiliness, all anchored by Winston’s assured p...
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by Josh Sharpe - June 28, 2024
Get ready to turn up the heat this summer with Crash Adams’ electrifying new single “Hotel Party.” Packed with infectious beats and irresistible hooks, this high-energy pop anthem promises to kick your summer party playlist into overdrive. Listen to it now!...
The Wild Feathers Share First Song from New Shooter Jennings-Produced Album
by Josh Sharpe - June 05, 2024
Critically acclaimed Nashville country rockers The Wild Feathers are back with their first new album in close to three years, Sirens, arriving via New West Records on Friday, October 4. Produced by 3x GRAMMY® Award-winner Shooter Jennings, Sirens is heralded by the premiere of the organ-lace...
Buddy Guy Brings the Damn Right Farewell Tour to the Alabama Theatre in July
by Stephi Wild - June 03, 2024
Buddy Guy will bring the Damn Right Farewell tour to the Alabama Theatre next month. The performance is on Friday, July 26, 2024....
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by Josh Sharpe - May 20, 2024
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by Herbert Paine - February 20, 2024
INTIMATE APPAREL: It is the great achievement of Arizona Theatre Company that Lynn Nottage's meditation on one woman's loneliness and desire is fully realized. Directed by Oz Scott, with a stellar ensemble, featuring Tracy N. Bonner's tour de force performance, the production is a must-see. Runs thr...
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by Michael Major - February 15, 2024
Helmed by veteran producer Brian McTernan, Vows features high-profile guest appearances from the likes of Daniel Fang and Brendan Yates of Turnstile, Thrice, Dallas Green of City and Colour and Alexisonfire, The Interrupters, and Popeye Vogelsang of Calling Hours and melodic hardcore greats Farside....
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by Charlotte Buecheler - January 31, 2024
What did our critic think of LA BROA’ (BROAD STREET) AT TRINITY REPERTORY COMPANY at Trinity Repertory Company? Opening night for La Broa’ at Trinity Rep felt like a party, a long-awaited homecoming for a community represented both on and off the stage....
Cory Asbury Joined by Corey Kent on Powerful Reimagining of 'My Inheritance'
by Michael Major - December 15, 2023
Teaming up with a veritable who's-who in Nashville including Lori McKenna (Tim McGraw, Taylor Swift), Shane Stevens (Lady A, Walker Hayes), Tom Douglas (Kane Brown, Miranda Lambert), and Paul Mabury (Lauren Daigle, Chris Tomlin), Asbury shares stories of loss, redemption, and ultimately acceptance t...
FAN EXPO Cleveland Returns To Huntington Convention Center With Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Billy Boyd, and Dominic Monaghan
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 12, 2023
Fans of all things pop culture have marked their calendars for the return of FAN EXPO Cleveland, featuring a rare full reunion of the four hobbits from The Lord of the Rings. Join for photo ops, autographs, and a special live show. Also appearing are Danny Trejo and Charlie Cox. Get ready for a star...
Buddy Guy to Perform DAMN RIGHT ENCORE! At Massey Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 05, 2023
After three sold-out shows earlier this year, Massey Hall will welcome back legendary Blues guitarist Buddy Guy for a very special return with Damn Right Encore! Learn how to purchase tickets....
Cory Asbury Debuts Cinematic Music Video For 'Kind'
by Blair Ingenthron - November 11, 2023
Cory Asbury debuts cinematic music video for his latest song 'Kind' from his new album 'Pioneer'....
Cory Asbury Enlists Amy Grant For New Duet Version Of 'These Are The Days'
by Blair Ingenthron - October 28, 2023
Cory Asbury collaborates with Amy Grant for a new duet version of 'These Are the Days' in his latest album....
Justin Vivian Bond Brings SEX WITH STRANGERS to Joe's Pub in November
by Stephi Wild - October 16, 2023
Joe’s Pub at the Public Theater announces Justin Vivian Bond: Sex with Strangers from November 1-10 at 7 p.m. Wednesday-Friday and 6:00 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are on sale now!...
FAN EXPO New Orleans to Return in January With Trejo, Cox, D'Onofrio, Sackhoff & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 05, 2023
Fans of all things pop culture across the South and beyond have marked their calendars for the return of FAN EXPO New Orleans, set for January 5-7, 2024, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. ...
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by Michael Major - October 03, 2023
Watch the video of Kyle Richards, Erika Jayne, Dorit Kemsley, Garcelle Beauvais, Sutton Stracke, and Crystal Kung Minkoff. New housewife Annemarie Wiley has also joined the group. It also has cameos by former Real Housewives of Atlanta star Cynthia Bailey and RHOBH alums Camille Grammer, Faye Resn...
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by A.A. Cristi - September 27, 2023
Twisted Sister's Jay Jay French will be on hand to sign his book, 'Twisted Business: Lessons from My Life in Rock ‘n Roll' in addition to participating in a related Q&A event at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame in Stony Brook Village....
Ray Scott Releases 11th Studio Album 'Billboards & Brake Lights' in November
by Michael Major - August 28, 2023
Produced by Jim “Moose” Brown, Billboards & Brake Lights features a litany of musical giants, including three-time CMA Musician of the Year Jenee Fleenor on fiddle and mandolin, and Musicians Hall of Fame member (and 14-time ACM Drummer of the Year recipient) Eddie Bayers....
Video: Rose Byrne & Zooey Deschanel Lead PHYSICAL Season Three Trailer
by Michael Major - July 12, 2023
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David Haerle Releases New Album 'El Camino Sierra'
by Michael Major - April 07, 2023
Available on all digital platforms, El Camino Sierra is also being offered as a CD release with extra care given to packaging art directed by Aaron Murtagh: a double gatefold spread accompanied by an expansive multi-page booklet, featuring photos by Michael Pottle and illustrations by Jennifer Cue...
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by Aliya Al-Hassan - April 06, 2023
Sir Derek Jacobi has criticised the cost of ticket prices for theatre, saying that their exorbitance is making it an “elitist” pursuit. Theatre, he argued, should be open to all and “part of our blood and bones” instead....
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by Aliya Al-Hassan - March 15, 2023
Sir Tim Rice is the latest name set to join BBC Maestro’s platform of world-class experts, sharing backstage access to the world of musical theatre, songwriting and performance....
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