Santa Fe Opera Names 39 Apprentice Singers for the 2025 Season
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2024
The Santa Fe Opera has announced the 39 members of its 2025 Apprentice Program for Singers. The roster includes promising young vocalists from across the USA and extends to include participants from Canada, Italy and South Korea.
Michael McDermott to Release Two Albums on the Same Day
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 9, 2024
Revered Chicago-based singer-songwriter Michael McDermott reveled in his creative duality to craft a first – two full albums, one acoustic and one electric, to be released on the same day as companion pieces of work. Lighthouse on the Shore, the acoustic opus, and East Jesus, the electric collection, arrive September 13.
Red Rum Club Release 'Western Approaches' Album & Share New Single 'Afternoon'
by Michael Major - Feb 23, 2024
In the case of “Afternoon,” the band – made up of Francis Doran (vocals), Tom Williams (guitar, backing vocals), Michael McDermott (guitar, backing vocals), Simon Hepworth (bass guitar), Neil Lawson (drums, percussion), and Joe Corby (trumpet) – found inspiration as the night turned to day, and back to night, while on tour far from home.
Houston Grand Opera Announces 2023 CONCERT OF ARIAS Winners
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 4, 2023
Houston Grand Opera (HGO) has announced the winners for this year's Concert of Arias, the 35th Annual Eleanor McCollum Competition for Young Singers, held this evening at the Wortham Theater Center and livestreamed for audiences at home.