Review: DONNIE IRIS AND THE CRUSIERS at Bluestone
by Paul Batterson - May 5, 2025
“I'll tell you what it is. It happens because of the audience,” Iris said in an interview with BroadwayWorld.com in April. “The audience is there with you, you know what I mean? The joy we give them, they give it back to us. We just keep going back and forth with them and it’s a wonderful thing. It really is.”
Interview: Donnie Iris still steady as a Rock at 82
by Paul Batterson - Apr 22, 2025
Iris is somewhat of a entertainment marvel. For a performer who makes his living with his voice, the Pittsburgh native doesn’t use any sort of vocal gymnastics or care regimes to keep his vocal cords robust. A cigar aficionado, you can find Iris hosting monthly gatherings at bars in Pittsburgh.
Bowen * Young Releases Cover of Joni Mitchell's 'River'
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 15, 2024
BOWEN * YOUNG have released a beautiful and tender cover of Joni Mitchell’s stirring holiday classic, ‘River’. The track follows the release of a new, electrified version of their anthemic track ‘Hair Of The Dog.' Listen to the holiday recording now!
TWIN STAR ORCHARDS and CLOCK TOWER GRILL-A Hudson Valley Getaway
by Marina Kennedy - Jul 14, 2024
For summer day trips and long weekends, the verdant Hudson Valley is New Yorkers’ favorite getaway destination for hiking, biking, getting back to nature, visiting local cideries and more – all this just one to two hours away from the city. We want to share two great options for our readers, Twin Star Orchards and Clock Tower Grill.
Porter Carroll, Jr.'s THE EVOLUTION OF A CABARET Announced At 54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2024
54 BELOW will present Porter Carroll, Jr. in The Evolution of Cabaret (EVOC) on March 29, 2024 at 9:30pm. The Song-stylist, Porter Carroll, Jr., along with his four piece band of A-List musicians, will “just maybe” be re-inventing the wheel in the Cabaret/Jazz Room space.
Bowen*Young Release New Single 'World Brand New'
by Michael Major - Jan 10, 2024
Nashville based husband and wife duo BOWEN * YOUNG have kicked off 2024 with the release of their rousing and tender new single ‘World Brand New'. The duo notes, “‘World Brand New' is for anyone who loves someone – parents, siblings, new friends, best friends, first loves and lifetime partners… this song is about you, and for you”.
Daryl Hall to Join Billy Joel at American Express Bst Hyde Park
by Michael Major - Mar 20, 2023
The two have a storied history together, having worked on numerous projects over the years. And most recently toured the US in 2022 together for 30 shows. Daryl will also be joined by his incredible house band which includes some of the most talented musicians in the industry, that are featured on his web series, ‘Live From Daryl’s Hose’.
Disney+ Shares DANCING WITH THE STARS 'Stories Week' Lineup
by Michael Major - Oct 12, 2022
Stars’ Stories Week” kicks off its two-night event with “Most Memorable Year.” The 12 remaining couples will perform routines that best represent the most impactful years of their lives. The two-night event continues with “Prom Night” featuring the 11 remaining couples performing dances to hits that bring them back to their high school proms.
Daryl Hall & John Oates Reissue Acclaimed 'Do It For Love' on Vinyl for the First Time
by Michael Major - Aug 31, 2022
When Daryl Hall & John Oates released their sixteenth studio album ‘Do It For Love’ in 2003, it was to critical and commercial acclaim, with singles including ‘Do It For Love’, ‘Man on a Mission’ and ‘Getaway Car’. The album is being made available for the first time on double LP and the CD is reissued on gatefold digipak.