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Tony Vincent, Capathia Jenkins, et al. Set for THE TWELVE Concert, 8/9
by BWW News Desk - Aug 9, 2011

Taking a cue from The Who's Tommy, Pink Floyd's The Wall, and Green Day's American Idiot, THE TWELVE is a rock band concept album with all the theatricality of a Broadway show. For one night only at the famed B.B. King Blues Club, see the show that has audiences raving!

A GIRLS NIGHT MUSICAL GIRL TALK Plays the Parker Playhouse, 8/11-8/14
by Lauren Wolman - Aug 9, 2011

A GIRLS NIGHT MUSICAL: GIRL TALK will play at the Park Playhouse from Thursday, August 11 - Sunday, August 14. Tickets cost either $30 or $40.

Martin Luther King Jr. Concert Series Presents MEN OF SOUL, 8/8
by BWW News Desk - Aug 8, 2011

On Monday, August 8, the 29th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Concert Series at Wingate Field, hosted by Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, will welcome Men of Soul starring Jeffrey Osborne, Peabo Bryson, and Freddie Jackson.

Martin Luther King Jr. Concert Series Presents MEN OF SOUL
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 4, 2011

On Monday, August 8, the 29th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Concert Series at Wingate Field, hosted by Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, will welcome Men of Soul starring Jeffrey Osborne, Peabo Bryson, and Freddie Jackson.

Aretha Franklin Plays Seaside Concert Series
by BWW News Desk - Aug 4, 2011

On Thursday, August 4, the 33rd annual Seaside Summer Concert Series at Coney Island, hosted by Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, will proudly welcome the one and only Aretha Franklin.

Brass Transit Plays Hits of Legendary Rock Band Chicago at the Suncoast
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 2, 2011

Brass Transit, a tribute act to classic rock-jazz band Chicago, will perform at the Suncoast Showroom, September 9 and 10, each evening at 7:30 p.m.

Tony Bennett Celebrates His 85th Birthday With DUETS II Album
by Kelsey Denette - Aug 1, 2011

Legendary performer Tony Bennett celebrates a milestone birthday on August 3rd when he turns 85. But 'the best is yet to come' with news that the singer has just completed recording with Lady Gaga and Aretha Franklin for his highly anticipated DUETS II CD adding to a celebrated list of artists previously announced including Michael Buble, Norah Jones, John Mayer, Queen Latifah, Carrie Underwood, Amy Winehouse and many others.

Aretha Franklin Plays Seaside Concert Series 8/4
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 28, 2011

On Thursday, August 4, the 33rd annual Seaside Summer Concert Series at Coney Island, hosted by Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, will proudly welcome the one and only Aretha Franklin.

Tony Vincent, Capathia Jenkins, et al. Set for THE TWELVE Concert, 8/9
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 25, 2011

Taking a cue from The Who's Tommy, Pink Floyd's The Wall, and Green Day's American Idiot, THE TWELVE is a rock band concept album with all the theatricality of a Broadway show. For one night only at the famed B.B. King Blues Club, see the show that has audiences raving!

YOLA & Charles Bradley Join Global Soul at the Hollywood Bowl 7/24
by BWW News Desk - Jul 24, 2011

Musical director Rickey Minor (American Idol, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno), Stevie Wonder and friends take the Hollywood Bowl on a tour of soul sounds across cultures, genres and generations, Sunday, July 24, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. as part of the KCRW World Festival series.

A Special Concert Presentation of THE TWELVE Held at B.B. King Blues Club 8/9
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 23, 2011

Leftfield Productions and Adam Friedson In Association with David Kramer Productions Presents Broadway Stars Tony Vincent, Capathia Jenkins, Ron Bohmer, and Lawrence Clayton Join Forces With Rock Stars Sophia Ramos, Michael Lanning and Elaine Caswell In A Special Concert Presentation of THE TWELVE

Marilyn Maye With Billy Stritch To Debut at The Art House 8/11-12
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 22, 2011

Dubbed 'The greatest white female singer in the world' by none other than Aretha Franklin, star vocalist Marilyn Maye will make her Provincetown debut at The Art House on August 11th and 12th at 7:00PM featuring Billy Stritch on the piano.

Anthony Rapp, Julia Murney, et al. Set for FREE TO DREAM Concert Tonight & Tomorrow
by BWW News Desk - Jul 22, 2011

This summer, Broadway actors Darlene Love, Julia Murney, Anthony Rapp and Matt Dengler star in 'Free to Dream: New Songs for the American Journey,' a concert specially adapted for Colonial Williamsburg. Television personality Willard Scott also lends his recorded voice to the program, which showcases the people and places that make up the fabric of America with musical styles from country, rock and pop to swing and the blues. It is a compilation of pieces by Grammy-winning composer Doug Katsaros and two-time Emmy-nominated lyricist William Schermerhorn. A nine-piece band accompanies the singers.

Tony Bennett and Carrie Underwood to Perform on the Season Premiere of 'Blue Bloods' 9/23
by Kelsey Denette - Jul 21, 2011

Multiple Grammy Award-winning musical sensations Tony Bennett and Carrie Underwood will perform on the second season premiere of BLUE BLOODS, Friday, Sept. 23 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

Tony Bennett and Carrie Underwood to Perform on BLUE BLOODS
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 21, 2011

Multiple Grammy Award-winning musical sensations Tony Bennett and Carrie Underwood will perform on the second season premiere of BLUE BLOODS, Friday, Sept. 23 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

DVR ALERT: Talk Show Listings for Thursday, July 21–Brooke Shields
by BWW News Desk - Jul 21, 2011

Talk show listings for Thursday, July 21.

Charles Aznavour's New Album to be Released on Capitol/EMI, 8/30
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 19, 2011

Charles Aznavour's new studio album, titled Aznavour Toujours, will be released digitally on August 30 by Capitol/EMI. The album will be available for download purchase from all major digital service providers.

R Kelly Director's Music Documentary to Be Released July 26
by Kelsey Denette - Jul 18, 2011

Village Art Pictures presents THIS TIME - a music documentary starring The Sweet Inspirations (The legendary back-up singers for Elvis Presley, Aretha Franklin, Dionne Warwick and the unforgettable voices behind Dusty Springfield's 'Son of a Preacher Man').

Beth Hart & Joe Bonamassa Team-up On New Album Don't Explain
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 18, 2011

‘Don't Explain' is the debut collaboration between American singer-songwriter Beth Hart and the acclaimed Blues guitarist Joe Bonamassa.

DVR ALERT: Talk Show Listings for Thursday, July 21–Brooke Shields
by Lauren Wolman - Jul 16, 2011

Talk show listings for Thursday, July 21.

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