Date of Death: March 28, 1958 (84)
Birth Place: Florence, AL, USA
Opera Memphis brings a unique twist to the classic LA BOHEME by setting it in the 1910's Beale Street. Experience this timeless masterpiece with a fOpera Memphis will conclude its 2023-24 season with Giacomo Puccini's “La Boheme,” last seen in Memphis in 2012.resh perspective.
The Cape Ann Symphony’s 72nd Concert Season will continue with The Known (and Unknown) Greats Concert featuring world renowned pianist Janice Weber on Sunday, March 17 at 2 pm at Manchester-Essex High School auditorium.
This reviewer was thrilled to be able to get a glimpse into the amazing world of Michael Feinstein.
New York Festival of Song (NYFOS) hosts its annual spring gala, Feelin' Groovy: Songs from the 60s, on Monday, May 15, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. at the Racquet & Tennis Club on Park Avenue. In support of NYFOS's 35th season, the gala features a performance of songs by Laura Nyro, Simon & Garfunkel, Joni Mitchell and the Beatles, along with some Motown hits.
New York Festival of Song will host its annual spring gala, Feelin’ Groovy: Songs from the 60s, on Monday, May 15, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. at the Racquet & Tennis Club on Park Avenue.
One Found Sound, a conductorless orchestra now celebrating its tenth anniversary, has announced the launch of its most ambitious initiative to date: The Herbert Franklin Mells Project, a five-year undertaking that includes the preparation, performance and recording of the composer's large orchestral works written from 1938 to 1945.
The SRG/ILS Group in partnership with Make Noise Recordings proudly presents VIVIAN GREEN's Holiday EP, 'SPREAD THE LOVE', globally available now on all streaming platforms. 'Spread The Love' is inspired by the BET Networks film, 'Holiday Hideaway', airing on BET+ and other BET properties.
VIVIAN GREEN's Holiday EP, 'SPREAD THE LOVE', is now globally available now on all streaming platforms. 'Spread The Love' is inspired by the BET Networks film, 'Holiday Hideaway', airing on BET+ and other BET properties on Thursday, November 24th.
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this July with a full slate of nightly performances! At Birdland Jazz Club, catch Jay Leonhardt and John Weber Duo, Remy LeBeouf Assembly of Shadows Orchestra and more. Birdland Theater will present Tony DeSare, Maurizio Spista Organ Trio and more.
Music Director Carl St.Clair and President John Forsyte today announced programming for Pacific Symphony’s 2022-23 season.
Ending a year-long hiatus, the Lakeside Pride Symphonic Band debuts its fall performance and marks the musical family's 'Silver Anniversary' 25th season! The company has been eager to refocus on community music making and are excited to finally share that joy with audience again.
As the culmination of the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s 2021–22 season-opening weekend, the orchestra presents a special BSO/Boston Pops community concert under the direction of Andris Nelsons, Thomas Wilkins, John Williams, and Keith Lockhart (in order of appearance) on Sunday, October 3, at 3 p.m., at Symphony Hall in Boston.
Luther has shared stages with many greats, including The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, The Allman Brothers, and Johnny Winter. He also has a cameo in the original “Blues Brothers” movie playing backup for John Lee Hooker.
Throughout the summer Larkin Poe will make stops at venues and iconic festivals like Bonnaroo, BeachLife, Treefort, Roots N Blues, and Shaky Knees.
For the first time in its 136-year history, the one-and-only Boston Pops, under the direction of Keith Lockhart, is presenting its spring season completely online, bringing the style and energy cherished by audiences at its live concerts at Symphony Hall to an online season filled with a wide-ranging spectrum of musical offerings.
Mosaic Records has announced the April 10, 2021 release of The Complete Louis Armstrong Columbia & RCA Victor Studio Sessions 1946 - 66, a 7-CD boxed set that will take listeners into the studio with Armstrong in a way never previously imaginable.
On January 1, 2021, otherwise known as Public Domain day, copyrights for classic work from literary and musical luminaries from 1925 expired, making the titles free from licensing and available for adaptation for dramatists and creatives.
The B.B. King Blues Band are thrilled to announce their new partnership with The B.B. King Estate. This joint venture now finds the two forces working together to bring the world The B.B. King Experience, the band's new working name. In addition to the upcoming world tour (dates listed below), the single 'Rock Me Baby' featuring George Benson, Tito Jackson and Claudette King will be released this summer.
THE NEW YORKER NEW YORK FESTIVAL OF SONG presents a new show that sheds light on Harlem's gay underground: Tain't Nobody's Business If I Do: Songs from Gay Harlem
On December 3, 2019, the Colorado Music Hall of Fame presented by Comfort Dental will host the inductions of '70s rock/fusion guitarist Tommy Bolin; award-winning blues pioneer Otis Taylor; Zephyr and its dynamic lead singer, Candy Givens; Colorado legends Freddi & Henchi, a?oeThe Crown Princes of Funk;a?? legendary concert promoter Tony Spicola; and Colorado music journalist Wendy a?oeRock & Rolla?? Kale.
W. C. Handy has written 1 shows including Bubbling Brown Sugar (Composer/Lyricist).
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