Ani DiFranco News

Stand-up comedy star Margaret Cho was just nominated for a 2012 prime time Emmy Award as Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for playing Kim Jong II on TV's 30 Rock, and also currently stars on the Lifetime series Drop Dead Diva. As of this month, she will also be starring at The Art House in Provincetown for an extended run from August 11th - 18th. For tickets please visit www.ptownarthouse.com or call 508-487-9222.

This fall Anais Mitchell has been invited by Bon Iver to open for them on the East Coast leg of their North American tour including two sold-out nights at Radio City Music Hall. These dates follow Mitchell's recent sold-out U.K. tour in support of her latest release Young Man in America.

Join singer-songwriter Rachael Sage at Lot 10 in Ithaca, NY, tonight, July 29th at 10pm on her CD release tour for her new album HAUNTED BY YOU. Sage will be joined by her band The Sequins including Quinn on drums (Tracy Chapman) and Ward Williams on cello (Brandi Carlile).

Join singer-songwriter Rachael Sage at Lot 10 in Ithaca, NY, on Sunday, July 29th at 10pm on her CD release tour for her new album HAUNTED BY YOU. Sage will be joined by her band The Sequins including Quinn on drums (Tracy Chapman) and Ward Williams on cello (Brandi Carlile).

To celebrate Woody Guthrie's 100th birthday, the Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse presents a concert production of Woody Guthrie's American Song, an award-winning musical based on the life and music of the iconic American folk singer, written and directed by Peter Glazer, and performed by a cast of talented actor/musicians running from tonight, July 11 to July 22.

Michael Martinez and Fred Coscia will present An Evening of Music and Comedy X at Don't Tell Mama on August 3, 2012.

Indie Maverick and major label veteran Melissa Ferrick is an accomplished singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who has shared stages with artists as wide-ranging as Bob Dylan, Paul Westerberg, Weezer and Ani DiFranco. She has released seventeen albums over the past eighteen years, including Everything I Need, which was named Album of the Year by the Gay and Lesbian American Music Association. This Memorial Day weekend, she will make a special return to The Art House in Provincetown, MA. For tickets please visit www.ptownarthouse.com or call 508-487-9222.

To celebrate Woody Guthrie's 100th birthday, the Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse will present a concert production of Woody Guthrie's American Song, an award-winning musical based on the life and music of the iconic American folk singer, written and directed by Peter Glazer, and performed by a cast of talented actor/musicians running from July 11 to July 22.

Recording artist Lucy Morningstar today announced the release of Hot Air Balloon, the debut album from Lucy's musically eclectic folk/rock ensemble, Lucid Lion. Lucid Lion are touring the country this summer to promote the release and have scheduled a CD release concert at Freddy's Social Club in Brooklyn , New York.

Indie Maverick and major label veteran Melissa Ferrick is an accomplished singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who has shared stages with artists as wide-ranging as Bob Dylan, Paul Westerberg, Weezer and Ani DiFranco. She has released seventeen albums over the past eighteen years, including Everything I Need, which was named Album of the Year by the Gay and Lesbian American Music Association. This Memorial Day weekend, she will make a special return to The Art House in Provincetown, MA. For tickets please visit www.ptownarthouse.com or call 508-487-9222.

Billy Jonas and His Band will perform at Symphony Space on Saturday, April 21st at 11 am in celebration of Earth Day. Ticket prices range from $11 to $20.

Billy Jonas and His Band will perform at Symphony Space on Saturday, April 21st at 11 am in celebration of Earth Day. Ticket prices range from $11 to $20. Watch a video of the musician perform with Alison Krauss below!

Billy Jonas and His Band will perform at Symphony Space on Saturday, April 21st at 11 am in celebration of Earth Day. Ticket prices range from $11 to $20.

MusicalFare Theatre's 2012-2013 Subscription Season consists of a world premiere musical, two regional premieres, and two reconceived classics.

A fierce new edition of 'America's Next Top Model' returns with Cycle 18 and its first-ever 'British Invasion,' featuring former contestants from 'Britain's Next Top Model' and an all-new crop of American model hopefuls competing for the grand prize. 'America's Next Top Model,' hosted by Tyra Banks, premieres Wednesday, February 29 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) on The CW.

Wilderland Records / Thirty Tigers is set to release "Young Man in America", the fourth album from Vermont-based artist Anais Mitchell on February 28.

Victoria Theatre Association announced the 2012-2013 Premier Health Partners Broadway Series, Projects Unlimited Variety Series, Star Attractions, PNC Family Series, as well as the new National Geographic Live Series tonight at a special event for subscribers, donors and friends of Victoria Theatre Association.

A fierce new edition of 'America's Next Top Model' returns with Cycle 18 and its first-ever 'British Invasion,' featuring former contestants from 'Britain's Next Top Model' and an all-new crop of American model hopefuls competing for the grand prize. 'America's Next Top Model,' hosted by Tyra Banks, premieres Wednesday, February 29 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) on The CW.

Joe's Pub has announced the following upcoming events.

Ingrid Michaelson, Elizaveta, Mark Rapp, and more are set for performances at Joe's Pub this week.