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Blue Note Entertainment Group has announced its first-annual NEW YORK BRASS AND HERITAGE FESTIVAL, a celebration of New Orleans music and culture January 7-12, 2014. Artists including THE REBIRTH BRASS BAND, THE BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA, THE DIRTY DOZEN BRASS BAND, KELLER WILLIAMS AND THE TRAVELIN' MCCOURYS and more will take to the stage at Blue Note Jazz Club, B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, The Highline Ballroom, Lucille's Bar & Grill, and Drom, bringing a mix of New Orleans jazz-fusion, blues and brass for six nights of unforgettable Southern comfort.

After a sold-out run in September, The Sister Rosettas are back with five more performances. A revival of the rock/pop-punk/cabaret music of world touring MING DYNASTY, last seen on City Stages in 2009 alongside Diana Ross, Ben Harper, and Al Green, now brings new front woman Diana Oh and bassist/songwriter Philippe Arman to the stage. The story of how this new collaboration was formed fuses old songs and new and is led by veterans Eric Miranda, Kole Smith and Matt Harrington.

Here are some shows playing this weekend in San Diego that you don't want to miss!

After a sold-out run in September, The Sister Rosettas are back with five more performances. A revival of the rock/pop-punk/cabaret music of world touring MING DYNASTY, last seen on City Stages in 2009 alongside Diana Ross, Ben Harper, and Al Green, now brings new front woman Diana Oh and bassist/songwriter Philippe Arman to the stage. The story of how this new collaboration was formed fuses old songs and new and is led by veterans Eric Miranda, Kole Smith and Matt Harrington.

Long considered a 'songwriter's songwriter,' John Prine is a rare talent who writes the songs other songwriters would sell their souls for. Evidence of this is the long list of songwriters who have recorded gems from his extensive catalog, including Johnny Cash, Bonnie Raitt, the Everly Brothers, John Denver, Kris Kristofferson, Carly Simon, Ben Harper, Joan Baez, and many others. With immeasurable accolades, including two Grammys and the distinction of being one of the few songwriters honored by the Library of Congress and US Poet Laureate, Prine is more than a musician…he is an American treasure.

Top Chef's Tom Colicchio, Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith, The Roots' Captain Kirk Douglas and former Saturday Night Live bandleader G.E. Smith are among the celebrities slated to join over 150 guitarists in a massive six-string symphony benefitting music in education programs.

With My True Story, one of the world's finest singers is revisiting the music he grew up with, and adding a few new spins along the way. Aaron Neville's first release for Blue Note Records is a collection of twelve classic doo-wop numbers, performed in his utterly inimitable vocal style, and co-produced by Blue Note President Don Was and Keith Richards.

IRT Theater has announced its current and upcoming shows, now through October 2013. Details below!

The Kentucky Center and Nederlander Entertainment present Southern jammers Gov't Mule at the Brown Theatre tonight, September 27 at 8 p.m.

Recording artist and songwriter Lucy Morningstar is pleased to announce a special performance celebrating the release of her full length recording Strands of Light at The Bowery Electric in New York City on October 20th at 6:30 pm. This performance will also feature master percussionist Jimmy Lopez. Lucy Morningstar's music has touched the hearts and souls of audiences on both coasts with her poetic lyrics, melodic guitar style and soulful vocals. Strands of Light was mixed by Dave Aron (Prince/Sublime/Snoop Dogg/Tupac) at Hollywood Way Studios in Burbank. The album features saxophonist Scott Page (Pink Floyd), trumpet player Willie Waldman (Banyan/Snoop Dogg/Umphrey's McGee) and a duet with Lucy's sister, actress and songwriter Molly Moore.

The music of legendary Asian rock group, Ming Dynasty, is revived in The Sister Rosettas, presented by terraNOVA Collective tonight, September 13th and September 20th & 27th at 9:30 at IRT Theater. Featuring Diana Oh.

Acclaimed local guitarist Ric Hordinski has been added as the opening act for the upcoming Cincinnati engagement of The California Guitar Trio (CGT) at the Aronoff Center's intimate Jarson-Kaplan Theater for one night only on Thursday, October 3, 2013 at 8:00 PM. The concert is presented by the Cincinnati Arts Association as the first presentation in its 2013-14 Season.

The music of legendary Asian rock group, Ming Dynasty, is revived in The Sister Rosettas, presented by terraNOVA Collective September 13th, 20th & 27th at 9:30 at IRT Theater. Featuring Diana Oh.

The Old Globe today announced that San Diego musical artists The Midnight Pine and Stevie Harris have joined the lineup for the Globe's one-night-only Jeff Buckley Tribute Concert on Monday, Aug. 19 at 7:00 p.m. The concert, which features several prominent local artists covering the songs of the legendary musician, coincides with the Globe's upcoming production of The Last Goodbye, a fusion of Buckley's music with Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.

The Kentucky Center and Nederlander Entertainment present Southern jammers Gov't Mule at the Brown Theatre on Friday, September 27 at 8 p.m.

Natalie Maines, best known as the lead singer of the Dixie Chicks, makes her debut performance on her first-ever solo tour in the St. Regis Big Stars, Bright Nights concert series tonight, July 30. On hiatus from her band's well-known bluesy country sound, Maines fills Deer Valley Resort's Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater with her own brand of alternative rock. Opening for the Grammy Award-winning artist is Park City's own Mary Beth Maziarz. Concert starts at 7 p.M. Gates open at 5:30 p.m.

The Old Globe will present a one-night-only Jeff Buckley Tribute Concert on Monday, Aug. 19 at 7:00 p.m. that will feature several prominent San Diego artists covering the songs of the legendary musician.

Natalie Maines, best known as the lead singer of the Dixie Chicks, makes her debut performance on her first-ever solo tour in the St. Regis Big Stars, Bright Nights concert series on Tuesday, July 30. On hiatus from her band's well-known bluesy country sound, Maines fills Deer Valley Resort's Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater with her own brand of alternative rock. Opening for the Grammy Award-winning artist is Park City's own Mary Beth Maziarz. Concert starts at 7 p.m. Gates open at 5:30 p.m.

The Blind Boys Of Alabama have signed a worldwide deal with Sony Masterworks, and the label will release the band's next album this Fall. Produced by Justin Vernon of Bon Iver, the release will feature an array of unexpected special guests to be announced soon.