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Brandi Carlile Releases CHURCH & STATE (SAD GAY VERSION) Track
by Rachel Stone - Sep 4, 2026

Brandi Carlile released a reworked version of her song CHURCH & STATE, the second track shared from her expanded album RETURNING TO MYSELF (SAD GAY VERSION).

Bachman-Turner Overdrive to Perform at Ruth Eckerd Hall With John Waite
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 25, 2026

Bachman-Turner Overdrive will launch their No Speed Limit Tour, which hits the road across the U.S. The trek sees founding member Randy Bachman revving up again with BTO. BTO's No Speed Limit Tour will include a stop at Ruth Eckerd Hall.

BE HUMAN: A CONCERT FOR MINNEAPOLIS Film to Stream in Full on YouTube
by Rachel Stone - Aug 21, 2026

Brandi Carlile's concert film, recorded at Minneapolis' Target Center in response to ICE actions in the city, has raised more than $750,000 for The Advocates for Human Rights.

Brandi Carlile to Release RETURNING TO MYSELF (Sad Gay Version)
by Rachel Stone - Aug 13, 2026

Brandi Carlile is set to release a deluxe edition of her album with reimagined tracks, including a version of Human featuring Jon Hopkins and a rendition of Billy Joel's And So It Goes.

Does Broadway Have a Vampire Musical Curse?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jul 19, 2026

Since The Lost Boys took Broadway by storm this spring, there has been much chatter about the “vampire curse” on Broadway being lifted. In the early 2000s, Broadway received a string of three vampire musicals, which all closed relatively quickly. Dance of the Vampires (2002), Dracula (2004), and Lestat (2006) each received attention in their own right, but they also received attention as a group, since it was remarkable that they came along in such quick succession. But the early 21st century wasn’t the first time vampires thirsted on Broadway. The play adaptation of Dracula was a hit all the way back in 1927 and an even bigger hit in a 1977 revival. And there have been vampires lurking in the theatre district in all sorts of other projects too…

STARSHIP Featuring Mickey Thomas & John Waite to Perform at Ruth Eckerd Hall
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2026

Ruth Eckerd Hall will present STARSHIP featuring Mickey Thomas and John Waite in Clearwater. The concert will include hits from STARSHIP, Jefferson Starship, and Jefferson Airplane, with tickets starting at $39.

Laufey, Lady Gaga, & More Win 2026 GRAMMY Awards - Full List of Winners
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 1, 2026

It's music's biggest night! Laufey, Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo, Billie Eilish, Bad Bunny, and more took home awards at The 68th Annual GRAMMYs. Check out the full list of GRAMMY winners here.

Cher, Paul Simon, Whitney Houston & More to Receive Honors from the Recording Academy
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 19, 2025

Cher, Paul Simon, Whitney Houston, and more will be honored during the Recording Academy’s Special Merit Awards Ceremony on Jan. 31, 2026. The event will celebrate the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award, Trustee Award and Technical Grammy Award recipients at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre. 

Cynthia Erivo, Barbra Streisand, & More Nominated For 2026 GRAMMYS - Full List of Nominations
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 7, 2025

Barbra Streisand, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Sabrina Carpenter, Lady Gaga, and more have been nominated for 2026 GRAMMYS. See the full list of nominations here!

Brandi Carlile Unveils New Expanded Commentary Version of 'Returning To Myself' Album
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 29, 2025

Grammy Award-winner Brandi Carlile has shared a new expanded version of Returning To Myself, featuring exclusive commentary on each of the project’s ten tracks. Check it out here.

Brandi Carlile Sets 'The Human Tour' with Global Arena Shows
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 22, 2025

11x Grammy Award-winner Brandi Carlile will return to the road next year with “The Human Tour” including arena shows across North America, the U.K. and Europe.

Girls Just Wanna Weekend Confirms 2026 Lineup: The Chicks, Sam Smith & More
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 18, 2025

Girls Just Wanna Weekend will return for its 7th annual celebration in January with The Chicks and Sam Smith joining Brandi Carlile as headliners. The event is set to take place at Mexico’s Barceló Maya Resort January 15-19, 2026.

Ryan Shaw and Ray Angry to Perform Special New York Show in October
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 15, 2025

Ryan Shaw and Ray Angry (The Roots) are once again joining forces for a special New York City show at The Cutting Room on Thursday, October 30th. The set will feature selections from their recently released studio album, OFF BROADWAY, and more.

Elton John to Release 50th Anniversary Edition of 'Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy'
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 4, 2025

Elton John’s album Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy will receive a 50th Anniversary Edition reissue, featuring the 2016 remaster of the original album, previously unreleased session demos, plus Elton’s live performance of tracks from the album, recorded during 2005 for the album’s 30th anniversary.

Brandi Carlile’s 'Girls Just Wanna Weekend' Sets 2026 Return at Riviera Maya
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 17, 2025

Brandi Carlile’s Girls Just Wanna Weekend will return for its 7th annual celebration at Mexico’s Barceló Maya Resort January 15-19, 2026. All-inclusive Event Packages for Girls Just Wanna Weekend 7 will be available via a special Blind Faith Pre-Sale starting next Friday, July 25 at 1:00pm EDT.

Charlie Puth Reveals He is Working on a Broadway Musical
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 16, 2025

During a recent interview at Spotify Beach at the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity, GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter Charlie Puth revealed his plans for a Broadway musical. 

Elton John's Rainbow Theatre Concert Set for First-Ever CD and Digital Release
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 12, 2025

Elton John - Live from the Rainbow Theatre with Ray Cooper will be released on July 25, both digitally and on CD for the first time, alongside a vinyl repress.

Kristin Chenoweth, Alan Menken, & More Set for 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 9, 2025

Kristin Chenoweth, Alan Menken, Benj Pasek & Justin Paul, and more will either present and/or perform at the 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Dinner slated for Thursday, June 12th at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. 

Review: MAD Theatre of Tampa AIDA at the Shimberg Playhouse
by Peter Nason - Jun 8, 2025

Everyone has a favorite Elton John song.  Ask anyone and they probably won’t even hesitate to tell you their selection:  Maybe “Tiny Dancer,” a song impossible not to sing along with in your own version of carpool karaoke? 

Uptown Players & Bruce Wood Dance Present IMAGINE
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2025

Uptown Players and Bruce Wood Dance will join creative forces for the first time to present IMAGINE, an entertaining and yet poignant new performance celebrating love, identity, and the transformative power of song and dance. This limited engagement will take place on Friday, August 9 at 8:00 PM and Saturday, August 10 at 2:00 PM at the Kalita Humphreys Theater.