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Review: A STRANGE LOOP at Raven Theatre
by Rachel Weinberg - Oct 15, 2026

Michael R. Jackson’s wildly inventive and unique 2020 Pulitzer Prize-winning musical A Strange Loop now makes its Chicago premiere. A Strange Loop is a “big Black and queer-ass American Broadway show,” in the main character Usher’s words, about the lead trying to write a musical called A Strange Loop that accomplishes the same. Usher, so named for his gig as a Broadway usher at The Lion King, has taken the job in the hopes that someday he’ll make it big as a musical theater composer/lyricist. Thus, A Strange Loop is an original and episodic look at the creative process.

BOTH SIDES NOW Will Open EnChor's 20th Anniversary Season
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2026

Vancouver choir EnChor will present a concert featuring choral masterworks, contemporary Canadian compositions, and a collaboration with Nabi Vocal Ensemble at Pacific Spirit United Church.

Girls Just Wanna Weekend to Return With Kelly Clarkson, Sierra Ferrell
by Rachel Stone - Oct 13, 2026

Brandi Carlile's all-inclusive concert festival will return for its eighth annual edition, featuring performances from Kelly Clarkson, Sierra Ferrell, The Beaches, CMAT, Allison Russell, Brandy Clark and others at Mexico's Barceló Maya Resort.

Jack Wolfe Joins MANHATTAN FOR THE HOLIDAYS Benefit Concert
by Rachel Stone - Oct 13, 2026

Jack Wolfe will perform at the Rufus & Martha Wainwright benefit concert at Town Hall, featuring Cyndi Lauper, Alice Phoebe Lou, and family members. Proceeds support Folk Cancer: The Kate McGarrigle Project.

Judy Collins to Perform Final UK Concert at London Palladium
by Stephi Wild - Oct 13, 2026

The Grammy Award-winning singer announced her last-ever UK performance, featuring special guests including Elles Bailey, Eliza Carthy, Seth Lakeman, and Katherine Priddy at The London Palladium.

Zoe FitzGerald Carter to Release CHAOS BY DESIGN Album
by Rachel Stone - Oct 12, 2026

Singer-songwriter Zoe FitzGerald Carter will release her fourth full-length album, CHAOS BY DESIGN, featuring twelve songs blending Americana, jazz, and folk. The album was produced by Jeffrey Wood, former head of Fantasy Studios, and features Bay Area musicians.

Jessie Mazin to Launch First North American Headline Tour Fall 2026
by Rachel Stone - Oct 9, 2026

Folk-pop singer-songwriter Jessie Mazin announced her first solo headline tour across the US this fall, with stops in New York, Los Angeles, Boston, and more, coinciding with the release of her new EP LET THE FEELING DIE.

Grace Humphries Releases 'Texas Has Her Heart' Single
by Rachel Stone - Oct 9, 2026

Country artist and THE VOICE alum Grace Humphries released her new single 'Texas Has Her Heart,' which explores her personal journey of loss, home, and pursuing music.

Wynonna Judd's THE HARD TRUTH Album Receives Critical Acclaim
by Rachel Stone - Oct 9, 2026

Wynonna Judd's ten-track solo album THE HARD TRUTH has been released to widespread critical praise. The Grammy Award-winning artist performed tracks from the album on The TODAY Show and Live With Kelly and Mark.

Celtic Connections Unveils 2027 Programme
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Oct 6, 2026

The world's biggest winter music festival of its kind will return from 14 – 31 January 2027, celebrating music's power to transcend borders, cultures, generations and genres.

THE BEATLES' RUBBER SOUL Released as Expanded Special Edition
by Rachel Stone - Oct 2, 2026

UMG and Apple Corps Ltd. released an expanded special edition of THE BEATLES' 1965 album RUBBER SOUL, newly mixed by producer Giles Martin with stereo, Dolby Atmos, and mono versions, plus previously unreleased session recordings and demos.

AMERICAN SOUND TAKES FLIGHT to Open at The Wallis
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2026

MUSE/IQUE presents a concert exploring American musical tradition from Aaron Copland to Paul Simon, led by Artistic & Music Director Rachael Worby with Brandon Victor Dixon and Liv Redpath.

WILD ABOUT YOU to Open at Charing Cross Theatre in January 2027
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 1, 2026

The first fully staged production of new musical WILD ABOUT YOU will run at Charing Cross Theatre from January 18 to April 10, 2027, with initial casting announced for the show.

FIRST-NAME BASIS Will Make Mainstage Debut at New York Festival of Song
by Rachel Stone - Oct 1, 2026

The New York Festival of Song opens its season with a concert of songs named for historical figures and literary characters, from Beethoven's Adelaide to the Beatles' Michelle, featuring soprano Christine Taylor Price, mezzo-soprano Megan Moore, and baritone Samuel Kidd.

Jenn Colella, Ali Ewoldt, Christine Ebersole and More Set for October at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2026

54 Below will present performers from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and entertainment, including artists in October, including Jenn Colella, Ali Ewoldt, Christine Ebersole and more.

Emma Ogier To Release Debut Album FLY 1111
by Rachel Stone - Sep 30, 2026

Houston-born singer-songwriter Emma Ogier has signed to Lost Highway Records and will release her debut album FLY 1111. Produced by David Baron, the album examines the costs and sacrifices of leading a creative life.

Joe's Pub Announces New Slate of Shows Featuring Jake Schroeder, Kate Nash, Mollie Elizabeth
by Rachel Stone - Sep 29, 2026

Joe's Pub announced a new slate of programming spanning jazz, comedy, and pop music, featuring performances by Jake Schroeder, Kate Nash, Mollie Elizabeth, Gus Heagerty, Alice Smith, Morgan Bassichis, and others.

THE WORKS OF TOM WAITS to Benefit Music Education at Carnegie Hall
by Rachel Stone - Sep 29, 2026

Michael Dorf Presents will host the 22nd annual Music Of benefit concert celebrating Tom Waits' songbook at Carnegie Hall, with Greg Cohen serving as musical director and an all-star lineup reinterpreting the legendary songwriter's catalog.

Wynonna Judd Shares 'Hear Me Now' FEAT. IRON & Wine From New Album THE HARD TRUTH
by Rachel Stone - Sep 29, 2026

Wynonna Judd released the single 'Hear Me Now' featuring Iron & Wine ahead of her new album THE HARD TRUTH. Co-written with Sam Beam, the track explores her relationship with her late mother and marks her first-ever album co-writes.

EnChor Unveils 20th Anniversary Three-Concert Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2026

EnChor will celebrate its 20th season in 2026–27 as a Vancouver-based auditioned SATB choir for singers 55+ under the direction of Artistic Director Dr. Morna Edmundson, C.M.