Seven-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician John Mayer launches his first U.S. tour in two years and will perform at Detroit's historic Fox Theatre on Saturday, April 14 at 8 p.m. The tour leads into Mayer's upcoming fifth album Born and Raised, which will be released soon thereafter.
As part of their "In Performance at the White House" series, the President and First Lady will invite music legends and contemporary major artists to the White House for a celebration of Blues music and in recognition of Black History Month. The program will include performances by Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews, Jeff Beck, Gary Clark, Jr., Shemekia Copeland, Buddy Guy, Warren Haynes, Mick Jagger, B.B. King, Keb Mo, Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks, with Taraji P. Henson as the program host and Booker T. Jones as music director and band leader. The President's remarks will be pooled press and the entire event will be streamed live on www.whitehouse.gov/live starting at 7:20 PM ET.
New addition Marc Ribot's Really the Blues closes out an all-star February at The Iridium, leading into a March full of guitar heroes. Check out the highlights, including members of The Allman Brothers Band and New Riders of the Purple Sage, plus Andy Timmons, Stanley Jordan, and more.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo will be performing at Landmark on Main Street in Port Washington on March 16th and at B.B. Kings in New York City on March 19th, to support the recent release of their new album Ladysmith Black Mambazo and Friends.
The Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs (MAC) is pleased to announce the 26th Annual MAC Awards Show. The event will be held on Thursday, March 29th, at the world-famous B.B. King Blues Club & Grill in NYC. The evening will feature many live performances as well as the live announcement of the winners of the 2012 MAC Awards. In addition, as MAC celebrates The Year of the Songwriter, five exceptional songwriters will receive special honors.
Hailey O'Brien has been selected to receive the Writers Guild of America, East Foundation's (WGAE Foundation) Michael Collyer Memorial Fellowship in Screenwriting.
As part of their "In Performance at the White House" series, the President and First Lady will invite music legends and contemporary major artists to the White House for a celebration of Blues music and in recognition of Black History Month. The program will include performances by Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews, Jeff Beck, Gary Clark, Jr., Shemekia Copeland, Buddy Guy, Warren Haynes, Mick Jagger, B.B. King, Keb Mo, Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks, with Taraji P. Henson as the program host and Booker T. Jones as music director and band leader. The President's remarks will be pooled press and the entire event will be streamed live on www.whitehouse.gov/live starting at 7:20 PM ET.
Blues guitarist and songwriter Meyer Rossabi brings his band to Lucille's at B.B. Kings Blues Club in NYC for a special performance on April 4, 2012 at 8PM.
Hailey O'Brien has been selected to receive the Writers Guild of America, East Foundation's (WGAE Foundation) Michael Collyer Memorial Fellowship in Screenwriting.
Blues-infused rock n'roll group The Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band will bring their chart-topping sound to The Orleans Showroom March 17 and 18, each evening at 8 p.m.
Michael Martinez is set to present An Evening of Music and Comedy IX at Don't Tell Mama on March 19, 2012.
The B.B. King Blues Club & Grill has announced a new lineup of shows including Royal Southern Brotherhood and a special 50th Anniversary tribute to the Beach Boys and Frankie Valli.
New addition Marc Ribot's Really the Blues closes out an all-star February at The Iridium, leading into a March full of guitar heroes. Check out the highlights, including members of The Allman Brothers Band and New Riders of the Purple Sage, plus Andy Timmons, Stanley Jordan, and more.
The RRazz Room has announced upcoming performances for April-December 2012 which include Elaine Stritch, Ben Vereen, Ann Callaway, and more.
The Iridium has another eclectic lineup in store this February, as the legendary Manhattan music destination plays host to Jimmy Webb, Pat Travers, Mike Keneally (Zappa), Shemekia Copeland, an all-star tribute to Miles Davis, and much more.
The B.B. King Blues Club & Grill has announced a new lineup of shows including Royal Southern Brotherhood and a special 50th Anniversary tribute to the Beach Boys and Frankie Valli.
The legendary "King of the Blues" and his guitar "Lucille" will return to the Detroit Fox Theatre on Wednesday, May 23 at 7:30 p.m.
The Iridium has another eclectic lineup in store this February, as the legendary Manhattan music destination plays host to Jimmy Webb, Pat Travers, Mike Keneally (Zappa), Shemekia Copeland, an all-star tribute to Miles Davis, and much more.
Internationally acclaimed guitarist Jesse Cook returns to the State Theatre in Easton on Saturday, January 7 at 8 PM.
B.B. King Blues Club & Grill Restaurant has many weekly and one-night-only events coming up in 2012.
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