B.B. King News

Kicking off Black History Month, Portrait of Aretha Franklin at Bucks County Playhouse Feb 2 and 3. Jazz and Blues recording artist, CeCe Teneal, celebrates the Queen of Soul.

The Love You Bleed was produced by Tony Braunagel (Taj Mahal, Eric Burdon, Robert Cray) and co-produced by Nicole, with John Porter (B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Bryan Ferry) mixing. The tight-knit quartet on the songs features Danielle on bass guitar and vocals; Brandon Miller (electric, acoustic, pedal steel, mandolin, and 12-string guitar).

The iconic Sand Dollar Lounge has announced the return of their annual Miracle on Spring Mountain Pizza Pop-Ups for a good cause. Held Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. throughout December, prominent local chefs will take over The Sand Dollar Lounge's pizza kitchen to craft their original pizza recipes, created specifically for Miracle on Spring Mountain.

 The Blues Foundation has announced the elections of a new Board of Directors and officers. Scott Fitzke, whose tenure as Chairman of the Board is ending due to term limits, will be succeeded by Terika Dean, who served as Vice Chairman under Fitzke.

These latest reissues, which continue Craft's celebration of the iconic jazz label, include choice albums from Shelly Manne & His Friends, Ornette Coleman, Phineas Newborn, Jr., Leroy Vinnegar, Curtis Counce's You Get More Bounce With Curtis Counce and Art Farmer's Portrait of Art Farmer, which is available today.

FOGHAT's highly anticipated new album, 'SONIC MOJO,' is finally here! After a seven-year wait, this eclectic blend of originals and iconic covers showcases the enduring legacy of these Rock and Blues legends.

World-Renowned Smoke Jazz Club ends the year with the 11th Annual Coltrane Festival 'Countdown 2024', New Year's Eve Celebration with Carla Cook, and more.

Join us at the Firehouse Center for the Arts for an electrifying night of blues, soul, and Americana with the incomparable Shemekia Copeland. Don't miss out on the powerful voice and unforgettable performance of 'the greatest blues singer of her generation.'

It’s been over 40 years since The Legendary Downchild Blues Band have played the iconic El Mocambo in Toronto, so the band thought it would be fun to play the club one more time on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 8:00 pm with special guest Jeff Rogers.

Danielle Nicole has announced the upcoming release of her new album, The Love You Bleed, out January 26, 2024 via Forty Below Records.

Join Lamar Peters & The Great Pretender Show Band for a festive tribute to the King of Rock & Roll in ELVIS THE KING: HOLIDAY SHOW. Experience the magic of Elvis in his prime with a high-energy performance of your favorite holiday hits. Don't miss this unforgettable winter night!

Originally conceived as a jazz project by co-producers Aretha and Quincy Jones, Hey Now Hey (The Other Side Of The Sky) featured her #1 R&B and Top 20 single, “Angel,” written by Aretha’s sister, as well as Stephen Sondheim’s “Somewhere” from the Broadway musical West Side Story, which features Aretha on piano. 

Symphony Space announces program updates and additions for upcoming events and screenings. Livestream and in-person tickets available.

Collage Dance is performing at Proctors Theater in Schenectady, NY on Friday, November 3, 2023 at 8:00pm.

 Collage Dance is performing at Proctors Theater in Schenectady, NY on Friday, November 3, 2023 at 8:00pm.

These latest reissues, which continue Craft's celebration of the iconic jazz label, include choice albums from Shelly Manne & His Friends, Ornette Coleman, Phineas Newborn, Jr., Art Farmer, Leroy Vinnegar and Curtis Counce, whose You Get More Bounce With Curtis Counce is available now.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced jazz programming running October 16th - October 29th. Get all the details here!

Join in on Thursday, October 18th at 100 Sutton St, Brooklyn, NY for an incredible performance by Underground Horns. Get your tickets now!

Discover the upcoming jazz programming at Birdland from October 9th to October 22nd. Get ready for a lineup of incredible jazz performances at this renowned venue.

The Tempest, William Shakespeare's redemptive farewell to the stage, will perform for free at ten different outdoor venues throughout the Shelby County area October 5-22.