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Zak Loy, Jeffrey Foucault, Jonatha Brooke, And Ronnie Baker Brooks Announced at Spire Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 24, 2025

The Spire Center for Performing Arts announced three new shows. Lead Guitarist of the band +LīVE+ Zak Loy takes his first solo round of shows with a set at the Spire Center on September 4.

Exclusive: THE BEACH BOYS 40 Greatest Songs - In Honor of the Passing of BRIAN WILSON (1942-2025)
by Peter Nason - Jun 11, 2025

Brian Wilson, musical genius and founder of the Beach Boys, died today (Wednesday, June 11, 2025), so in honor of him, here is an article of the 40 greatest Beach Boys songs that I wrote for Broadway World two years ago.  Love & Mercy, Brian!

Don Heffington Tribute LP to be Released Feat. Fiona Apple, Jackson Browne, John C. Reilly, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 20, 2024

Tonight I’ll Go Down Swingin’: A Tribute to Don Heffington, a musical salute to the late prolific drummer and singer-songwriter, will be released on October 18. The new tribute album features performances of Heffington originals from collaborators and friends including Fiona Apple, Jackson Browne, Buddy Miller, John C. Reilly, Watkins Family Hour, and more.

Jeffrey Foucault to Release New Album 'The Universal Fire;' Shares Title Track
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 11, 2024

On September 6, Jeffrey Foucault will release The Universal Fire, his first album of entirely new material since 2018. A series of high-voltage performances captured live in one room, the album is a kind of working wake – Foucault lost his best friend and drummer, Billy Conway, to cancer in 2021 – as well as a meditation on the nature of beauty, artifact, and loss. Listen to the title track now!

Peel Dream Magazine Expands North American Summer Tour With Wild Nothing
by Josh Sharpe - May 29, 2024

Peel Dream Magazine has announced its summer tour plans, including ten dates supporting Wild Nothing, hitting the south, midwest, Canada and the east coast, as well as three headline dates in Denton, Atlanta and Austin. Tickets for all shows are on sale now.

THE JUDAS OF FOLK - DYLAN PLUGS IN Comes to MUSE/IQUE in June
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2024

MUSE/IQUE’s next show of their 2024 season is The Judas of Folk – Dylan Plugs In,tracing the progression of folk music from its traditional roots to its role as the music of movements and protests; to Dylan’s bold swing, and beyond. 

Branden & James Will Perform With Effie Passero in Hollywood and Palm Springs
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2024

Internationally renowned vocal and cello duo Branden & James from America's Got Talent team up with American Idol and Postmodern Jukebox star Effie Passero in their new show, Three's Company, at Oscar's Palm Springs on Thursday, March 28, at 7pm, and Friday, March 29, at 8:30pm, at Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood.

Spire Center for Performing Arts Announces Two New Shows For 2024
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2024

Discover the new shows at Spire Center for Performing Arts in Plymouth, featuring Mini Yellow Witches and Branden & James' 'SUMMER NIGHT ON BROADWAY'.

Jeffrey Foucault + Pieta Brown 'Gamblers All Tour' Starts This Weekend
by Michael Major - Dec 6, 2023

Jeffrey Foucault + Pieta Brown are embarking on their GAMBLERS ALL TOUR starting this weekend. Don't miss this exciting musical collaboration.

Texas Psychedelic Country Band Ghost Party Shares New Single 'Yankee Reaper'
by Michael Major - Aug 28, 2023

'Yankee Reaper' suggests some sort of cosmic mashup between T.Rex and the White Album sessions. Ghost Party is joined by pedal steel master Will Van Horn, notable for his contributions to Khruangbin and Leon Bridges' latest collaborative EPs. Ghost Party is the nostalgic, retro psych revival project of McCullough Ferguson.

Dublin's Bell X1 Release New Single 'The Lobster'
by Michael Major - Aug 17, 2023

DUBLIN band Bell X1 have a new single & video “The Lobster” out now. The video directed by Allyn Quigley features Irish Actors Liz Fitzgibbon and Kieran Roche and, like the track, takes its cues from Jean Paul Sartre’s infamously bad mescaline trip in the 1930’s. The video was filmed on Dublin’s Waterloo Road. 

Writers Revealed for 2023/2024 The Writers' Room at Geffen Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jul 26, 2023

Geffen Playhouse has announced its selection of LA-based writers to participate in the 2023/2024 cycle of The Writers’ Room, a forum for engagement and collaboration between Los Angeles playwrights.

Exclusive: The 40 Greatest Songs by THE BEACH BOYS Ranked - The Perfect Playlist for Your Summer Vacation
by Peter Nason - Jun 14, 2023

'Good Vibrations'? 'California Girls'? 'I Get Around'? See where your favorite Beach Boys songs land on the list!

Rufus Wainwright Shares 'Folkocracy' Album With Nicole Scherzinger, David Byrne & More
by Michael Major - Jun 2, 2023

Folkocracy sees Wainwright joined by a spectacular lineup of friends, family members, and other special guest artists including Brandi Carlile, John Legend, David Byrne, Sheryl Crow, Nicole Scherzinger, Chaka Khan, Andrew Bird, ANOHNI, Susanna Hoffs, Van Dyke Parks, Madison Cunningham, and many more.

Rufus Wainwright Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Self-Titled Debut With Expanded Re-Release
by Michael Major - May 19, 2023

Originally released on the same date in 1998, RUFUS WAINWRIGHT - 25th Anniversary Edition includes the original 12 tracks remastered from the original tapes plus three never-before-released songs from the album sessions and assorted tracks previously only available on his limited 13-disc boxset, House of Rufus.

Rufus Wainwright Shares 'Harvest' Featuring Andrew Bird And Chris Stills
by Michael Major - May 3, 2023

Folkocracy sees Wainwright joined by a spectacular lineup of friends, family members, and other special guest artists including Brandi Carlile, John Legend, David Byrne, Sheryl Crow, Nicole Scherzinger, Chaka Khan, Andrew Bird, ANOHNI, Susanna Hoffs, Van Dyke Parks, Madison Cunningham, and many more.

Emma Hamilton Brings AN EVENING IN PARIS to Cremorne Orpheum
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2023

Since the release of her debut album La Mustique on ABC Jazz Universal (“a total triumph on so many levels” Van Dyke Parks)  not only opening for guitar legend Tommy Emmanuel but enticing audiences with her blend of French and jazz-inspired music, Emma's raspy enveloping voice transports you to another era while her vocals dance and play showcasing her own undeniably hooky original songs, right through to French classic chansons which she sings with luscious authenticity (she is half French) and passion

Rufus Wainwright Shares 'Heading For Home (Feat. John Legend)'
by Michael Major - Apr 11, 2023

Folkocracy sees Wainwright joined by a spectacular lineup of friends, family members, and other special guest artists including Brandi Carlile, John Legend, David Byrne, Sheryl Crow, Nicole Scherzinger, Chaka Khan, Andrew Bird, ANOHNI, Susanna Hoffs, Van Dyke Parks, Madison Cunningham, and many more.

SNL Vocalist Christine Ohlman & Rebel Montez To Appear At The Emelin, April 22
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2023

Rock n' soul will rule the night on Saturday, April 22 at 8:00 pm as Christine Ohlman, the flashy, gritty platinum-blonde 'Beehive Queen,' who is the longtime vocalist with NBC's Saturday Night Live Band, brings Christine Ohlman & Rebel Montez to The Emelin Theatre in Mamaroneck for “THE QUEEN MEETS THE KINGS,” teaming with legendary Billy Joel drummer Liberty Devitto & The Slim Kings in a night of roots-driven, soulful rock n' roll that will spotlight songs from their recordings, including Ohlman's latest, 

Rufus Wainwright to Release 'Folkocracy' Album in June Featuring David Byrne, Nicole Scherzinger & More
by Michael Major - Mar 7, 2023

The 2x GRAMMY Award-nominated singer-songwriter will be joined by a spectacular collection of friends, family members, and other special guest artists that includes Brandi Carlile, John Legend, David Byrne, Sheryl Crow, Nicole Scherzinger, Chaka Khan, Andrew Bird, ANOHNI, Susanna Hoffs, Van Dyke Parks, Madison Cunningham, and many more.