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Jeff Breithaupt's Musical Celebration of CANADA DAY At New York's Joe's Pub at the Public Theater


Jeff Breithaupt's legendary musical celebration of Canada Day ('New York Rocks the Canadian Songbook') at New York's Joe's Pub at the Public Theater returns on July 1 for a 20th-anniversary celebration of a tradition that has seen a glittering array of NYC-based musical talent rocking the Canadian songbook.

Michael Leonhart Orchestra To Release THE NORMYN SUITES


Sunnyside Records has announced the March 25, 2022 release of The Normyn Suites by the Michael Leonhart Orchestra. The Normyn Suites is both a requiem and celebration, inspired by the life and death of the bandleader's 15-year-old dog, a female mini dachshund named Normyn.

St. Vincent Releases Video for 'The Melting of the Sun'


St. Vincent's unveiling of the sultry show stopping new ballad to her April 3 return to 30 Rock Studio 8H followed the live debut of the 'digitized primal scream” (The New York Times) of “Pay Your Way In Pain.”

BWW CD Review: The La Tanya Hall Albums Chart The Evolution Of An Artist


Jazz singer La Tanya Hall has proven herself over and over throughout the years and two albums one decade apart show she's always had star power, whatever she may be singing.

The Michael Leonhart Orchestra & Elvis Costello Release 'SHUT HIM DOWN' Video Oct. 9


Michael and Elvis first met in 2007 at the Molde Festival in Norway.

Broadway Records Releases 'Shine (Instrument Of Hope)'


Broadway Records announced today the release of a new version of Shine, the anthem written by Sawyer Garrity & Andrea Peña, student survivors of the Parkland tragedy.

The Hold Steady New Album Out Today


The Hold Steady's new record, Thrashing Thru The Passion, is out today. Thrashing Thru The Passion is the band's seventh studio album and collects five new songs recorded this year alongside five acclaimed ones released digitally between November 2017 and March 2019. The album was recorded at The Isokon in Woodstock, NY with producer Josh Kaufman and engineer D. James Goodwin. Additional performers include Stuart Bogie, Dave Nelson, Jordan McLean and Michael Leonhart on horns and Annie Nero on backup vocals.

The Hold Steady Share New Song, New Album Out 8/16


The Hold Steady have released a new song, 'You Did Good Kid,' the second new one from Thrashing Thru The Passion, and can be downloaded with album pre-orders. Thrashing Thru The Passion is the band's seventh studio album and is out August 16 on Frenchkiss Records. Fans can receive access to exclusive album bundles, including such extras as a poster, lithograph and enamel pin set. All album pre-orders will come with a free download of 'You Did Good Kid' as well as the first song 'Denver Haircut.' Both songs are available now at all DSPs.

The Hold Steady Announces New Album


The Hold Steady are releasing their new album, Thrashing Thru The Passion, via Frenchkiss Records on Friday, August 16. The Hold Steady's seventh studio album is available now for pre-order. Fans can also receive access to exclusive album bundles, including such extras as limited edition clear vinyl, poster, lithograph and enamel pin set. All pre-orders will come with a free download of the new song, 'Denver Haircut,' which is also available now at all DSPs.

Fra Fee, John Lloyd Young, Chita Rivera, and More Next Week at 54 Below


Next week, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond

Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino Debut New CD CANZONIERE


The new album by Italy's Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino is a 'songbook' for the world.

The Hold Steady Release New Single; Begin Annual 4-Night Run at Brooklyn Bowl


The Hold Steady has released a new single. 'Entitlement Crew' b/w 'A Snake In The Shower,' arriving at all DSPs and streaming services via Frenchkiss Records on Friday, December 1st.

Screening of JACKIE With Live Score Leads National Sawdust's 2017 Fall Season


National Sawdust, the unparalleled artist-led incubator in Brooklyn's Williamsburg neighborhood, announces its 2017 fall season opening program, which will span two evenings and celebrates two points of emphasis this season: achievements in female composition and outstanding multicultural artistry.

Screening of JACKIE With Live Score Leads National Sawdust's 2017 Fall Season


National Sawdust, the unparalleled artist-led incubator in Brooklyn's Williamsburg neighborhood, announces its 2017 fall season opening program, which will span two evenings and celebrates two points of emphasis this season: achievements in female composition and outstanding multicultural artistry.

Blonde Redhead Scores Cinema 16 Program at The Kitchen


The Kitchen will welcome back Cinema 16 for a new program pairing experimental films with an original score written and played live by Simone and Amedeo Pace of the beloved New York-based band Blonde Redhead, May 18-19.

The Knitts Premiere New Song; New Debut Album 'Retreat' Out Today


In a gritty industrial area of Van Nuys, California, behind a powder-coating plant, lie a dozen neatly stacked repurposed shipping containers. One of these is 'home' to The Knitts, a band with a surprisingly long history and a short fuse, ready to explode onto the music scene with the release of their upcoming debut full-length album Retreat.

The Knitts' Debut Album 'Retreat' Out 3/3; Premiere New Song


In a gritty industrial area of Van Nuys, California, behind a powder-coating plant, lie a dozen neatly stacked repurposed shipping containers.

The Knitts Premiere New Song; New Debut Album 'Retreat' Out 3/3


In a gritty industrial area of Van Nuys, California, behind a powder-coating plant, lie a dozen neatly stacked repurposed shipping containers. One of these is 'home' to The Knitts, a band with a surprisingly long history and a short fuse, ready to explode onto the music scene with the release of their upcoming debut full-length album Retreat.

The Knitts' Debut Album 'Retreat' Out 3/3; Premiere New Song


In a gritty industrial area of Van Nuys, California, behind a powder-coating plant, lie a dozen neatly stacked repurposed shipping containers.

John Turturro, Alan Cumming, Jasmine Cephas Jones and More Coming Up This Month at Joe's Pub


Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its nightly performances from November 16-27, 2016.

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