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Irish-American Duo Hudson Taylor Announces International Tour Dates and New EP PhotoIrish-American Duo Hudson Taylor Announces International Tour Dates and New EP
by Macon Prickett - January 31, 2018

HUDSON TAYLOR, the Irish Americana-pop duo comprised of brothers Harry and Alfie Hudson Taylor, will release their new EP, FEEL IT AGAIN, March 23rd on Rubyworks, home of Hozier, Rodrigo y Gabriela and more. The Feel It Again EP gives listeners a taste of Hudson Taylor's fresh sound, including the s...


G. LOVE & SPECIAL SAUCE Come to the Fox Theatre PhotoG. LOVE & SPECIAL SAUCE Come to the Fox Theatre
by Stephi Wild - January 17, 2018

'When you get the spark, you got to ride that energy,' says G. Love, and that spark certainly ignites on his 10th studio full-length Love Saves The Day. He calls the new release 'the fullest realization of the hip-hop blues' that he first pioneered with Special Sauce in the early '90s. The album, du...


BWW Album Review: Mandy Gonzalez Is Fierce and FEARLESS PhotoBWW Album Review: Mandy Gonzalez Is Fierce and FEARLESS
by Amanda Prahl - December 05, 2017

Mandy Gonzalez has been one of Broadway's favorite divas since she burst onto the scene in In the Heights. But alongside her powerful voice, she's always given off that vibe that she could be your cool big sister. In her new album Fearless, Gonzalez exudes that same kind of warmth and wisdom on upbe...


NJ Garage Rock Legends The Doughboys Score Coolest Song In The World on Little Steven PhotoNJ Garage Rock Legends The Doughboys Score Coolest Song In The World on Little Steven's Underground Garage
by Tori Hartshorn - November 29, 2017

The Doughboys have bagged another 'Coolest Song In The World' on Little Steven's Underground Garage show on Sirius/XM satellite radio (their eighth!) - it's Sink Or Swim, the lead-off track from their fifth studio album, Front Street Rebels. The song was featured on Show #817 on November 27, 2017. ...


Combustion Collective to Present January Workshop of Avital Asuleen's THE FLOORSHOW PhotoCombustion Collective to Present January Workshop of Avital Asuleen's THE FLOORSHOW
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2017

Combustion Collective has announced a January 2018 developmental workshop of its inaugural project, 'The Floorshow,' created by Avital Asuleen....


Shaw Festival Receives $3 Million Donation From Tim And Frances Price To Launch The A PhotoShaw Festival Receives $3 Million Donation From Tim And Frances Price To Launch The Andy Pringle Creative Reserve
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2017

The Shaw Festival announces the receipt of a three million dollar gift from Tim and Frances Price to jumpstart the creation of the Andy Pringle Creative Reserve....


Ridgewood Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company to Celebrate 80th Anniversary with IOLANTH PhotoRidgewood Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company to Celebrate 80th Anniversary with IOLANTHE
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2017

Ridgewood Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company will lead off their 80th Anniversary season with a special production of Iolanthe (which is the first production Ridgewood G&S presented during their founding in 1937). Iolanthe runs November 4-26 in various locations throughout the tri-state area....


Dim Sum's New Single 'Just Need' + 'Stay' EP Out Today PhotoDim Sum's New Single 'Just Need' + 'Stay' EP Out Today
by Caryn Robbins - October 27, 2017

Today, French electronic producer Dim Sum has released his new brand new EP titled Stay. The EP is available everywhere now via French indie label Soundress. Listen here...


Billy Burnette Premieres 'Do I Ever Cross Your Mind?' with Elmore Magazine PhotoBilly Burnette Premieres 'Do I Ever Cross Your Mind?' with Elmore Magazine
by Caryn Robbins - October 25, 2017

BILLY BURNETTE, the classic American artist with a storied nine-year run slinging the six-string for Fleetwood Mac, today (10/25) partnered with ElmoreMagazine.com to premiere 'Do I Ever Cross Your Mind?' from his upcoming career-spanning album, CRAZY LIKE ME, out this Friday, October 27....


Introducing New Artist Bobi Andonov, New Single and Video for 'Apartment' PhotoIntroducing New Artist Bobi Andonov, New Single and Video for 'Apartment'
by Caryn Robbins - October 20, 2017

Australian up-and-coming alt-pop artist Bobi Andonov possesses one of those rare powerhouse voices that both punches you in the gut and tears at your heartstrings. His debut single, Apartment is equal parts soulful and soul-crushing, with the young singer-songwriter radiating a full spectrum of em...


STOLAR Launches Ambitious 'Raw Emotions' Campaign PhotoSTOLAR Launches Ambitious 'Raw Emotions' Campaign
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2017

NYC-based songwriter STOLAR who Village Voice described as a 'poly-genre multi-instrumentalist' and his music as 'a contempo brew of soulful pop-rock, unveiling a style and craftsmanship that earned him comparisons to Darryl Hall, Bruno Mars, and Adele,' is launching an ambitious campaign called RA...


Ridgewood Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company to Celebrate 80th Anniversary with IOLANTH PhotoRidgewood Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company to Celebrate 80th Anniversary with IOLANTHE
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2017

Ridgewood Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company will lead off their 80th Anniversary season with a special production of Iolanthe (which is the first production Ridgewood G&S presented during their founding in 1937). Iolanthe runs November 4-26 in various locations throughout the tri-state area....


ABC Airs 5 of Premiere Week's Top 15 Entertainment Series in Adults 18-49 PhotoABC Airs 5 of Premiere Week's Top 15 Entertainment Series in Adults 18-49
by TV News Desk - October 03, 2017

During season premiere week (w/o 9/25/17) in the Live + Same Day numbers, ABC aired 5 of the Top 15 entertainment series in Adults 18-49: Grey's Anatomy No. 8, The Good Doctor No. 10, Modern Family No. 11, The Goldbergs No. 12 and American Housewife No. 15. ABC's The Good Doctor...


Review Roundup: GUYS AND DOLLS At Milwaukee Repertory Theatre PhotoReview Roundup: GUYS AND DOLLS At Milwaukee Repertory Theatre
by Alan Henry - October 02, 2017

GUYS AND DOLLS runs through October 29 at Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, and the critics are weighing in!...


On Its Move to Wednesday, AMERICAN HOUSEWIFE Hits a Near 1-Year High PhotoOn Its Move to Wednesday, AMERICAN HOUSEWIFE Hits a Near 1-Year High
by Caryn Robbins - September 28, 2017

At 9:30 p.m., moving from Tuesday last season to Wednesday this season, ABC's American Housewife ran neck-and-neck for No. 1 in its slot with Star in Adults 18-49...


Canadian Collective Five Alarm Funk Returning To U.S. For Fall Tour PhotoCanadian Collective Five Alarm Funk Returning To U.S. For Fall Tour
by Caryn Robbins - September 11, 2017

Juno-nominated Canadian groove masters FIVE ALARM FUNK are announcing a return to the U.S. this October for a string of live dates in support of their latest album Sweat, which was released early 2017....


Photo Flash: Rivertown Theaters' GUYS AND DOLLS Opens Tonight PhotoPhoto Flash: Rivertown Theaters' GUYS AND DOLLS Opens Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2017

One of Broadway's all-time classics, "Guys & Dolls" will lead off Rivertown Theaters' spectacular, highly anticipated 2017-18 season opening September 8 and running through September 24th....


BWW Review: PRIDE AND PREJUDICE at Boise Little Theater PhotoBWW Review: PRIDE AND PREJUDICE at Boise Little Theater
by Leesa Williams - September 07, 2017

Boise Little Theater travels back to the early 1800's for a telling of Jane Austen's classic novel, PRIDE AND PREJUDICE adapted for the stage by Jon Jory. The undertaking could be overwhelming with elaborate sets, props, & costumes, but Director Diana Holdridge, with an excellent production team ass...


Flamin' Groovies Come to NYC 8/25 to Celebrate New Album PhotoFlamin' Groovies Come to NYC 8/25 to Celebrate New Album
by A.A. Cristi - August 23, 2017

Rejoice, rock 'n' rollers: San Francisco's Flamin' Groovies are returning with Fantastic Plastic, an all-new album of high-energy, pop-inflected original songs that bring together the band's prime movers of the '70s, singers-guitarists-songwriters Cyril Jordan and Chris Wilson for the first ...


Bubba T's Debut Single 'Drink All Day' Video Premieres on The Country Network PhotoBubba T's Debut Single 'Drink All Day' Video Premieres on The Country Network
by Caryn Robbins - August 23, 2017

Perhaps the oldest new country artist in the business, Bubba T, 72, has released the lead single, “Drink All Day,” from his upcoming EP, BUCKET LIST as part of his mission to bring back Honky Tonk music....


Rivertown Theaters Opens 2017-18 Season with GUYS & DOLLS PhotoRivertown Theaters Opens 2017-18 Season with GUYS & DOLLS
by A.A. Cristi - August 09, 2017

One of Broadway's all-time classics, "Guys & Dolls" will lead off Rivertown Theaters' spectacular, highly anticipated 2017-18 season opening September 8 and running through September 24th....


Flamin' Groovies Announce New Studio Album; Original Frontmen Reunited After 38 Years PhotoFlamin' Groovies Announce New Studio Album; Original Frontmen Reunited After 38 Years
by Caryn Robbins - July 26, 2017

Rejoice, rock 'n' rollers: San Francisco's Flamin' Groovies are returning with Fantastic Plastic, an all-new album of high-energy, pop-inflected original songs that bring together the band's prime movers of the '70s, singers-guitarists-songwriters Cyril Jordan and Chris Wilson for the first time in ...


Swearingen and Kelli's New Album 'The Marrying Kind' Is Out Tomorrow PhotoSwearingen and Kelli's New Album 'The Marrying Kind' Is Out Tomorrow
by Stephi Wild - July 20, 2017

Americana husband-and-wife duo Swearingen and Kelli are set to release their sophomore album, The Marrying Kind, on July 21, 2017.  Unafraid of spilling their guts in their music, the Florida-based twosome of AJ Swearingen and Jayne Kelli presents 12 songs that challenge the listener to explore l...


Lea Delaria Leads Pride Parade Before Her Cabaret Debut at Ravinia
by A.A. Cristi - June 23, 2017

Comedian, actress, and jazz musician Lea Delaria will lead off Chicago's 48th annual Pride Parade, starting at noon Sunday, June 25, at the intersection of Broadway and Montrose, before heading to her Ravinia Festival debut in the Martin Theatre....


Swearingen and Kelli to Release Sophomore Album 'The Marrying Kind' This July
by Caryn Robbins - May 24, 2017

Americana husband-and-wife duo Swearingen and Kelli are set to release their sophomore album, The Marrying Kind, on July 21, 2017....





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