The Nashville Association of Talent Directors (NATD) has announced six highly-respected honorees who will be recognized at the 8th Annual NATD Honors Gala scheduled for November 7, 2018, at the Hermitage Hotel. Tickets for the gala can be purchased here.
Following a sold-out engagement in 2015, Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and actress Melissa Manchester returns to Feinstein's at the Nikko with her new show, The Fellas, on Friday, October 5 (8 p.m.) and Saturday, October 6 (8 p.m.). More than 25 years after Melissa Manchester released "Tribute," her 1989 album that honored the great female singers who influenced her, she turns the tables with "The Fellas," a radiant new encomium to the men, including Frank Sinatra, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, and Dean Martin, and the iconic songs they made famous. In this intimate evening, Manchester will salute the men (and ladies) of song, as well as perform several of her own classic hits.
As Lyle Lovett takes the stage for his 21st show at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, the venue has announced Lovett's induction into the Red Rocks Hall of Fame. The venue occasionally inducts performers who have particular longevity or importance in the venue's history and Lovett is the sole honoree this year.
Shawn Colvin won her first Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Folk Album with her debut album, Steady On (1989). She has been a mainstay of the contemporary folk music scene ever since, releasing 12 superlative albums and establishing herself as one of America's greatest live performers. She triumphed at the 1998 Grammy Awards, winning both Record and Song of the Year for "Sunny Came Home."
Legendary country duo the LOUVIN BROTHERS (1956-1963) were arguably one of the biggest country duos of their time, and unreleased demo recordings from their early years will be heard for the first time September 28 when Modern Harmonic releases Love And Wealth: The Lost Recordings. The 29 songs (and one warm, spoken audio letter) have never been released before, although a few of these cuts have been covered by other artists. Today, RollingStone.com debuted an exclusive track, 'It's All Off.' You can check it out here.
Lexington, Kentucky progressive acoustic outfit NewTown releases their full album, Old World, today on Mountain Home after the release of two successful singles, 'Naomi Wise,' and 'Heart of Stone.'
As a recording and touring artist, songwriter, and classical violinist, KIMIA PENTON uses her music to explore the common themes we share on life's journey. KIMIA PENTON is proud to announce her WHERE THE RAIN FALLS EP, releasing worldwide in stores and online September 14, 2018. Having garnered favorable comparisons to Norah Jones, Brandi Carlile, Alison Krauss, Sara Bareilles, and Eva Cassidy, KIMIA PENTON's music is a tapestry of her adventures and travels that covers wide swaths of Jazz, Pop, and Folk, as well as stitches of Classical, R&B, Blues, and Middle Eastern influences.
Today, Luther Burbank Center for the Arts (LBC) announced that seven new shows have been added to its diverse 2018-19 season. Bluegrass-country singer Alison Krauss, winner of 27 Grammy Awards, will perform Saturday, October 6, 2018; comedian Ron White will return to LBC on Friday, October 26, 2018; after their first successful year of touring, comedy duo #IMOMSOHARD will return to LBC on Wednesday, November 14; Bill Medley of the Righteous Brothers is joined by Bucky Heard to perform the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame duo's most famous songs on Sunday, November 18, 2018; Big Bad Voodoo Daddy bring their holiday show to LBC on Monday, December 3, 2018; Dustbowl Revival and Hot Club of Cowtown will make their way to Santa Rosa as part of Across the Great Divide: A Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of The Band on Wednesday, March 27, 2019; and international best-selling author Neil Gaiman will come to LBC with his show An Evening with Neil Gaiman on Sunday, May 12, 2019.
The following acts are performing at City Winery Chicago (1200 W. Randolph St) throughout the month.
Only Canadian Stop for Sharon Shannon - Award-winning, Genre-Defying Irish Accordion Sensation on North American Tour - At The Midland Cultural Centre (Georgian Bay, Ontario)!
The Peace Center has added two music events to the schedule.
It was musically 'back to the future' as an icon of popular music, Bronx born, California based Melissa Manchester thrilled old and new fans at Feinstein's/54 Below last night.
Music and dance fill the Lackland Performing Arts Center as the Centenary Stage Company announces its 2018 - 19 full season line up of events. In addition to CSC's professional theatrical productions, the 2018 - 19 season will see the return of the January Thaw Music Festival alongside a plethora of new concerts and dance performances.
Lincoln Theater is delighted to partner with the Napa Valley Museum to present the Americana Series, a selection of concerts and other activities celebrating America's finest in music and cultural offerings. 'Americana' refers to the history, folklore and cultural heritage of the United States, honoring national pride, patriotism and diversity. This series will feature a variety of live performances and other events, most of which will be free for children and veterans.
FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Melissa Manchester in The Fellas on July 13-15, 2018. Let's hear it for the boys! More than 25 years after releasing her 1989 Tribute album that honored the great female singers who influenced her, Manchester turns the tables with The Fellas in a nod to the legendary male vocalists, including Frank Sinatra, Johnny Mathis, Tony Bennett and Dean Martin, and the iconic songs they made famous.
Lori McKenna's new song, “Young and Angry Again,” premieres today. Listen here. It's the second track unveiled from the Grammy, CMA and ACM Award-winning singer-songwriter's anticipated new album, The Tree, which will be released July 20 onCN Records via Thirty Tigers and is now available for pre-order. Each digital pre-order comes with an immediate download of “Young and Angry Again” as well as “People Get Old.”
It was exactly three years ago that I first spoke with Audrey Cardwell. At that time, she was in the ensemble of CINDERELLA on tour, often stepping in for the title character opposite her boyfriend, Andy Huntington Jones (who later starred in CATS on Broadway). Since then, her life has continued to play out like the fairytale she performed, now bringing her back into town as the leading lady of the new Broadway musical, BRIGHT STAR.
City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces versatile jazz master Chick Corea and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Thursday, May 31 at noon. All tickets will be available at citywinery.com/chicago.
Dwight Yoakam just took to the airwaves on his recently launched Sirius XM channel, “Dwight Yoakam & The Bakersfield Beat” in order to personally debut two brand new songs entitled, “Pretty Horses” and “Then Here Came Monday.” This marks the first release from the multiple GRAMMY® Award-winning icon since 2016's acclaimed bluegrass opus, Swimmin' Pools, Movie Stars…
Two-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated band The Milk Carton Kids have announced plans for a North American fall headline tour where they will be joined by special guests, The Barr Brothers. Additional dates will be added soon. Tickets for all newly announced dates go on sale this Friday, May 18. The Milk Carton Kids' upcoming schedule includes a number of additional summer headline shows as well as festival appearances at such gatherings as Pasadena, CA's Arroyo Seco Weekend, Calgary Folk Fest and Rocky Mountain Folks Fest in Lyons, CO. For updates and ticket information, please visitwww.themilkcartonkids.com.
