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Date of Death: June 06, 2006 (59)

Birth Place: Houston, TX, USA

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Digitally Remastered GEORGE HARRISON: The Apple Years to Be Released 9/23
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 2, 2014


Universal Music Group and the Harrison family are proud to announce that George Harrison's first six solo albums, released between 1968 and 1975 on The Beatles' Apple Records label, have been digitally remastere

Erin Markey, Reverend Billy, Mara Wilson, Villalobos Bros and More to Play Joe's Pub, Now thru 5/11
by BWW News Desk - Apr 29, 2014


Joe's Pub at the Public has announced its upcoming performances, April 30 - May 11, 2014. Details below!

Hauschka, Arias & Ratzke, Lily & Madeleine, Reverend Billy, Julia Haltigan and More Set for Joe's Pub, Now thru 5/4
by BWW News Desk - Apr 22, 2014


Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its upcoming performances, running tomorrow, April 23 through May 4, 2014. Details below!

Clint Holmes to Perform Songs of Cole Porter & More at Landmark, 5/10
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 11, 2014


Landmark on Main Street will welcome Clint Holmes with his "This Thing Called Love" Concert showcasing the songs of Cole Porter & Paul Simon to close Landmark on Main Street's 2013-14 Season on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at 8 PM.

Meshell Ndegeocello Added to Lineup of Celebrity Series of Boston's Jason Moran in Fats Waller Dance Party, Today
by BWW News Desk - Apr 4, 2014


Celebrity Series of Boston will present jazz pianist Jason Moran in Fats Waller Dance Party today, April 4, 2014 at 8:00pm at Berklee Performance Center, 136 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA. Tickets start at $44, and are available online at www.celebrityseries.org, by calling CelebrityCharge at (617) 482-6661 Monday-Today 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m., or at the Berklee Performance Center Box Office, 136 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA. Sponsored by Donna and Mike Egan.

Meshell Ndegeocello Added to Lineup of Celebrity Series of Boston's Jason Moran in Fats Waller Dance Party, 4/4
by BWW News Desk - Apr 1, 2014


Celebrity Series of Boston will present jazz pianist Jason Moran in Fats Waller Dance Party on Friday, April 4, 2014 at 8:00pm at Berklee Performance Center, 136 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA. Tickets start at $44, and are available online at www.celebrityseries.org, by calling CelebrityCharge at (617) 482-6661 Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m., or at the Berklee Performance Center Box Office, 136 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA. Sponsored by Donna and Mike Egan.

VIDEO: First Look - Stevie Ray Vaughan & More Set for PBS's A CELEBRATION OF BLUES & SOUL
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 31, 2014


A CELEBRATION OF BLUES & SOUL: THE 1989 INAUGURAL CONCERT is part of special programming premiering on PBS stations beginning March 1, 2014.

Clint Holmes to Bring STOP THIS TRAIN to Cafe Carlyle, 10/1-12
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 13, 2013


Having Previously Paid Tribute to Paul Simon, Cole Porter and Bobby Short to Acclaim, Singer Traces Arc of His Own Singular Life with Mix of Interpretations and Originals

KPC Lineup Range from Jazz Music to Ninja Acrobatics in the Untraditional Holiday
by Sally Henry Fuller - Nov 8, 2012


Kirkland Performance Center's popular Old-Time Holiday Show returns with four performances December 14 through 16 for families seeking traditional holiday entertainment; remaining performances in the post-Thanksgiving KPC line-up fall in the very UN-traditional category. Shows featuring jazz, soul, indie, folk, comedy and even ninja acrobatics keep holiday audiences entertained from Thanksgiving to Christmas.

Bassist Brad Russell Debuts CD LET'S HEAR IT, Feat. Joe Satriani
by BWW News Desk - Aug 18, 2012


Much to the excitement of bass players around the world, bass guitar virtuoso Brad Russell has released his debut solo album 'Let's Hear It!' on Steve Vai's Digital Nations label. Featuring guitar legend Joe Satriani, 'Let's Hear It!' explores musical frontiers where no bassist has gone before! Brad is a true bass hero and his debut CD is a solid sampling of creative cutting edge "lead" rock bass playing.

Highline Ballroom Presents 'A TRIBUTE TO DELANEY & BONNIE' to Benefit TheatreWithin, 6/8
by BWW News Desk - Jun 8, 2012


Tonight, June 8th at The HighLine Ballroom in New York City, Hudson Thames Partners and High Fidelity Music will present A Tribune to Delaney & Bonnie and Their Famous Friends. The one-of-a-kind event will benefit TheatreWithin.org, and will feature the music of Delaney & Bonnie, Leon Russell, Joe Cocker, Derek & The Dominos, George Harrison, Ray Charles, Eric Clapton, Billy Preston, Little Richard, and more.

Highline Ballroom Presents 'A TRIBUTE TO DELANEY & BONNIE' to Benefit TheatreWithin, 6/8
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2012


On June 8th at The HighLine Ballroom in New York City, Hudson Thames Partners and High Fidelity Music will present A Tribune to Delaney & Bonnie and Their Famous Friends. The one-of-a-kind event will benefit TheatreWithin.org, and will feature the music of Delaney & Bonnie, Leon Russell, Joe Cocker, Derek & The Dominos, George Harrison, Ray Charles, Eric Clapton, Billy Preston, Little Richard, and more.

Ty Stephens Returns to Birdland Tonight, 5/7
by BWW News Desk - May 7, 2012


The Broadway at Birdland concert series welcomes Ty Stephens & SoulJaazz to the stage tonight, May 7 at 7pm.

Ty Stephens Returns to Birdland, 5/7
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 13, 2012


The Broadway at Birdland concert series today announced that Ty Stephens & SoulJaazz will be returning to the stage on Monday, May 7 at 7pm.

TRINITY GOODHEART Premieres On GMC TV 8/20
by TV News Desk - Aug 20, 2011


GMC TV, America's favorite channel for uplifting music and family entertainment, presents the World Television Premiere Original Movie Trinity Goodheart, starring Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Eric Benét in his first dramatic lead role, Erica Gluck ('The Game') and James Hong ('Kung Fu Panda,' 'Zoey 101').

TRINITY GOODHEART Premieres On GMC TV 8/29
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 27, 2011


GMC TV, America's favorite channel for uplifting music and family entertainment, presents the World Television Premiere Original Movie Trinity Goodheart, starring Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Eric Benét in his first dramatic lead role, Erica Gluck ('The Game') and James Hong ('Kung Fu Panda,' 'Zoey 101').

George Harrison's Concert for Bangladesh Album Makes Digital Debut Today
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 26, 2011


George Harrison's GRAMMY-winning Concert for Bangladesh album makes its exclusive digital debut on the iTunes Store (www.itunes.com) today, 40 years after the historic concert event on August 1, 1971.

HarlemStage Presents THE FATS WALLER DANCE PARTY May 12-14
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2011


Presented in partnership with Center for Jazz Studies at Columbia University and the Columbia/Harlem Jazz Project

HarlemStage Presents THE FATS WALLER DANCE PARTY May 12-14
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 10, 2011


Presented in partnership with Center for Jazz Studies at Columbia University and the Columbia/Harlem Jazz Project

BABY IT'S YOU Opens Tonight!
by BWW News Desk - Apr 27, 2011


The new Broadway musical Baby It's You! tells the inspiring story of Florence Greenberg, the woman who changed the recording world forever when she discovered The Shirelles and created Scepter Records, becoming the music industry's first female powerhouse. Starring Tony Award winner Beth Leavel as Greenberg, conceived by Floyd Mutrux, directed by Floyd Mutrux and Sheldon Epps, and written by Tony nominated book writers Mutrux and Colin Escott, the team behind Broadway's Million Dollar Quartet, Baby It's You! began performances at Broadway's Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street) Saturday, March 26, 2011, and opens TONIGHT, April 27, 2011, at 6:30pm. Baby It's You! features a cast of 19 that includes Allan Louis, Geno Henderson, Erica Ash, Kelli Barrett, Kyra DaCosta, Crystal Starr Knighton, Barry Pearl, Christina Sajous, Brandon Uranowitz, Alison Cimmet, Erica Dorfler, Berlando Drake, Adam Heller, Jahi A. Kearse, Annette Moore, Zachary Prince, Ken Robinson and Chelsea Morgan Stock.

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