Bruce Springsteen News

Skip Friel's new album, Passage, is set for a May 5th release. Percussionist Bob Simmons notes, 'Passage speaks of the pathos of life, but at the same time offers inspiration and hope to 'everyman.' The album asks the mind to reflect, the soul to feel, and the heart to love.'

The April 2012 at the B. B. King Blues Club and Grill, NYC, has been announced, featuring Melanie and Oleta Adams.

Mario Cantone is set to perform at the Ridgefield Playhouse for a night of stand up comedy, music and more on March 2nd.

The Apollo Theater has announced a series of programs and partnerships which build on its longstanding role as a creative catalyst for Harlem, New York, and the nation. New initiatives, including the launch of the interactive Amateur Night Digital website and mobile app, are expanding the Apollo's reach beyond the walls of the Theater, while artistic and community programs continue to make the Apollo a vital cultural resource and an important platform for both emerging and established artists.

97.7 KBCO & Z2 Entertainment present James Morrison at the Fox Theatre on Tuesday, May 8th, 2012. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 2nd for $20.00 in advance and $23.00 day of show.

The Barns at Wolf Trap announce upcoming performances. Multiplatinum rock, fiery zydeco, historic Folk, and chamber music of the highest precision at Wolf Trap throughout five consecutive days.

On last night's LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON on NBC, Fallon and his guest, Brian Williams 'slow-jammed the news' as they explained President Obama's position on super PAC's and corporate favoritism. Rapped Fallon, 'When corporations pay for favors, they expect you to put out... policies that they like.'

Brian Charles Johnson (Spring Awakening, American Idiot) and Chase Peacock (American Idiot) will join previously announced Emma Hunton and Andy Mientus at Mercury Lounge on February 27th.

C'MON, GET PAPPY! will play at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE for three days only. The show opens Friday, February 24 at 7 p.m. and will also play on Sunday February 26 at 4:30 p.m. and Saturday., March 3 at 7 p.m. There is a $15 cover ($5 for MAC/AEA) and a 2 drink minimum. Tickets and information are available at www.theduplex.com, at www.CmonGetPappy.com, or by calling the Duplex at 212-255-5438.

JERSEY BOYS - The Story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons will open at the Festival Theatre, Adelaide, from October 26, 2012.

Joe's Pub has announced the following upcoming events.

Chieli Minucci & Special EFX are coming to bergenPAC with special guest Bernie Williams, April 26th at 8PM.

Los Angeles based singer Beth Hart has confirmed she will play the Isle of Wight festival on Sunday 24th June, alongside Bruce Springsteen and Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds.

According to UK's The Sun, producers of AMC's MAD MEN have approached Sir Paul McCartney about using some of his solo music on the show and offering him the opportunity to have a 'walk-on' role as well. According to the report, the 69-year old former Beatle has agreed to both propositions.

C'MON, GET PAPPY! will play at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE for three days only. The show opens Friday, February 24 at 7 p.m. and will also play on Sunday February 26 at 4:30 p.m. and Saturday., March 3 at 7 p.m. There is a $15 cover ($5 for MAC/AEA) and a 2 drink minimum. Tickets and information are available at www.theduplex.com, at www.CmonGetPappy.com, or by calling the Duplex at 212-255-5438.

Coming quick on the heels of the untimely death of iconic pop singer and film star Whitney Houston was last night's subdued and largely somber 2012 Grammy Awards telecast which had a definite focus on three soulful leading ladies in particular: Whitney, Jennifer Hudson and Adele, the latter being the night's across-the-board big winner. Begun on the completely wrong foot with an awkward and inappropriate religious tribute to Houston by charismatic but ineffectual host LL Cool J, the rest of the Grammy show managed to have sporadic moments of entertainment - the best and brightest being Bruno Mars, Foo Fighters, Tony Bennett & Carrie Underwood, as well as the button-pushing performance by rap/pop notable Nicki Minaj and some polished country stars. Pushing boundaries with an exorcism-themed theatrical spectacular, complete with a Leonard Bernstein/Stephen Sondheim sample from WEST SIDE STORY in the form of "I Feel Pretty", surely Nicki Minaj made many fans - and more than a few enemies, no doubt - with her expressive and eccentric production number, "Roman Holiday" - complete with priests, fire pits, confessional booths and levitations! The Grammys definitely had many lows and a few memorable highs beyond Minaj's exorcism, though, for the night was a veritable wake for Houston and a celebration of her musical legacy. Oscar-winning DREAMGIRLS star Jennifer Hudson gave Ms. Houston a truly tasteful and respectful tribute to mark the occasion.

The Town Hall (123 West 43 Street) has signed Award-winning Jazz singer Marilyn Maye, Tony Award winner, Ben Davis (Baz Luhrmann's La Boheme), Dameka Hayes, Audelco Award Nominee for It Ain't Nothing But The Blues and Jessie Mueller, who made her Broadway debut in On a Clear Day…, to perform in THE BROADWAY MUSICALS OF 1946 on Monday, February 13, 2012 at 8pm.

Current GRAMMY(R) Award nominees Chris Brown, deadmau5, Foo Fighters, David Guetta and Lil Wayne will join for a special performance highlighting dance/electronica music for the first time ever on THE 54th ANNUAL GRAMMY(R) AWARDS.

Twenty-time GRAMMY® winner Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band have been added to the stellar lineup for the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards®

The Beach Boys - Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston and David Marks, who have not performed together live in more than two decades - will reunite on the GRAMMY® stage and join with current GRAMMY Award nominees Foster The People and Maroon 5 for a special performance