B.B. King News

Broadway star Jennie Harney returns to B.B. Kings on March 11th. 

Chef Wenford Patrick Simpson of BB Kings Blues Club, the popular spot in the heart of Broadway, is in our 'Chef Spotlight.'

Many artists say music is in their blood. For the Janoska Ensemble, founded in 2013 by brothers Ondrej (Violinist), Frantisek (Pianist) and Roman (Violinist), together with their brother-in-law Julius Darvas (Double Bassist), the claim may literally be true.

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs (MAC) has announced the 2017 MAC Award nominees.

CMT's limited eight-part scripted series SUN RECORDS, formerly known as 'Million Dollar Quartet' and based on the Tony Award-winning musical, arrives tonight, February 23 at 10 PM ET/PT.

The following acts are performing at City Winery Chicago (1200 W. Randolph St) throughout the month of March.

Kyle Riabko - star and creator of the hit West End show Close to You: Bacharach Reimagined and the earlier acclaimed Off-Broadway version What's it All About? Bacharach Reimagined - will return to Joe's Pub at The Public for two solo concerts by popular demand tonight, February 15, 2017 at 7:00 PM and Saturday, February 18, 2017 at 9:30 PM. 

Ten-time Grammy® Award Winner Bonnie Raitt, will make her debut performance at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre's (QPAC's) Concert Hall as part of her Dig In Deep Tour for one-night only on Wednesday 12 April 2017.

As previously announced, Kyle Riabko - star and creator of the hit West End show Close to You: Bacharach Reimagined and the earlier acclaimed Off-Broadway version What's it All About? Bacharach Reimagined - will return to JOE'S PUB at THE PUBLIC for two solo concerts by popular demand on today, February 15, 2017 at 7:00 PM and Saturday, February 18, 2017 at 9:30 PM. 

The cabaret duo from France Nikki & Jules will perform 10 concerts in Israel as part of the 'Hot Jazz' series, along with the Israeli Hot Jazz Band, in homage to Paris's two jazz stars

Showtime Documentary Films will release the new documentary ERIC CLAPTON: A LIFE IN 12 BARS, an unflinching and deeply personal journey into the life of the legendary musician.

Blue Note Hawaii, the state's premier venue for the world's most celebrated artists, is pleased to expand its horizons with a new and ongoing comedy series, kicking off with Roseanne Barr in April. Tickets previously purchased for the Roseanne Barr show in November will still be valid for the April dates. Tickets purchased for November 4 will be valid for the April 8 show, and tickets purchased Nov. 5 will be valid for April 9. All tickets are on sale now at www.bluenotehawaii.com. 

RICHIE KOTZEN has never been an artist known for playing by the rules. And for this ever-adventurous triple-threat songwriter/guitarist/vocalist, that meant putting on the brakes after a nonstop flurry of band-related activity

Blue Note Hawaii, the state's premier venue for the world's most celebrated artists, is pleased to expand its horizons with local comedy, featuring the Damaged Goods Comedy Tour with Andy Bumatai, co-produced with Greg Azus of Hawaii's Natural High and formerly of the Pipeline Cafe.

The Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers invites the public to attend exclusive programming at Art After Hours: First Todays on February 7, from 5 to 9 p.m.

February is jam packed at Blue Note Hawaii, the state's premier venue for the world's most celebrated artists, starting off with a tribute to some of the world's most celebrated artists lost in 2016 by local singer/songwriter Tim Rose. Jazz songstress Karrin Allyson makes her Blue Note Hawaii debut for four nights, followed by soulful GRAMMY® Award-winning songwriter Marc Cohn. Other notable artists include Mike Izon, Tsun Hui Hung, Meleana Brown, Maryanne Ito, Tavana, Donavon Frankenreiter, Max V, Willie K, Blayne Asing, Israel Vibration & Roots Radics, Kaumakaiwa Kanaka'ole and DeAndre Brackensick.

Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band will bring their chart-topping, blues-infused hits to The Orleans Showroom in Las Vegas March 10 and 11.

In one of D.C.'s most anticipated social events of the year, the Kennedy Center pays tribute to musical icon John Lennon at the 2017 Kennedy Center Spring Gala on Monday, May 8, 2017 in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall.

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs (MAC) will present MICHELE LEE with its 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award at the 31st Annual MAC Awards to be held Tuesday, March 28 at 7:00 pm at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill in New York City.

When Robert Randolph talks about his new album, Lickety Split, a few words come up over and over-'joy,' 'freedom,' 'energy.' Which is no surprise, really, because those are the same things that immediately spring into a listener's mind when these twelve tracks from the virtuoso pedal steel guitarist and his longtime accompanists, the Family Band, explode out of the speakers.