Michael J. Benjamin Releases New Single 'The Deal Has Long Gone Down'
by Michael Major
- Mar 13, 2023
MICHAEL J. BENJAMIN has shared “The Deal Has Long Gone Down”. Produced in London by Jon McMullen, best known for his work with Wet Leg and Michael Kiwanuka, “The Deal Has Long Gone Down” will tingle the hairs on the back of your neck as it evokes the spirits of Johnny Cash or Leonard Cohen.
Review: THE 1980S at Downtown Cabaret Theatre
by Sean Fallon
- Mar 13, 2023
On Sunday, March 12th, I had the pleasure of seeing yet another phenomenal installment of the Downtown Cabaret Theatre’s Decades in Music series, THE 1980S. Of the three so far, this one has been my favorite! THE 1980S is written by Phill Hill, directed and choreographed by Jennifer Kaye, and performed at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre in Bridgeport CT. THE 1980S represents a trip through song, dance, and video clips of the decade I entered as a pre-schooler and left as a high school freshman. Consistently with the Decades in Music series, the usual stellar cast of Robert Peterpaul, Everton Ricketts, Mikayla Petrilla, and Saige Bryan provide first-rate performances that truly captivate the feel of the decade and radiate positive energy throughout the audience. The performers have excellent stage chemistry with each other, harmonize well, and truly look like they are having a great time up on stage, and when breaking the fourth wall and interacting with the audience!
Janet Jackson Returns to Lifetime For FAMILY FIRST Documentary
by Michael Major
- Mar 8, 2023
Janet Jackson: Family First will chronicle the legendary singer, songwriter, producer, author, actor, philanthropist and global icon as she embarks on her 2023 “Together Again” tour, and her collaboration with brother Randy Jackson to reunite the family band after 40 years since their last performance.
Folk Americana Roots Hall Of Fame Announces Arlo Guthrie: Ramblin Son' Exhibit
by Stephi Wild
- Mar 8, 2023
Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame (FARHOF) will look at Arlo Guthrie's life, from his childhood to his decade long career on the stage. Curated by the Museum Collective, Arlo Guthrie: Ramblin' Son will feature never-before-displayed personal items including Arlo's first guitar, original handwritten lyrics, early family photographs, and even Arlo's white wedding suit and Jackie's wedding dress.
Ed Sheeran Announces New Album '-'
by Michael Major
- Mar 1, 2023
'-' is the result of Sheeran pushing the boundaries of his songcraft, as he delivers the most profound songwriting of his career. Teaming-up with Aaron Dessner (The National) on writing and production after the pair joined forces following an introduction from mutual friend Taylor Swift, Ed and Aaron began crafting the album in February last year.
The Town and The City Festival Announces Additional Artists and Programming
by Stephi Wild
- Mar 1, 2023
The Town and The City Festival, the two-day music and arts festival set to take place Friday, April 28th and Saturday, April 29th, announced additional artists and programming certain to enhance the remarkable line-up of performances and activities set for the 2023 Festival.
Review: WOODY SEZ at Geva Theatre
by Colin Fleming-Stumpf
- Feb 9, 2023
What did our critic think of WOODY SEZ at Geva Theatre? With rare exceptions, there probably aren't many theatregoers of my generation (Millennial) or younger who have a passing familiarity with the life and legacy of Woody Guthrie beyond 'This Land is Your Land.' I certainly didn't before heading to Geva Theatre to catch a performance of 'Woody Sez', the biographical story of Woody Guthrie written by David M. Lutken, Nick Corley, Darcie Deaville, Helen Jean Russell, and Andy Teirstein. But after leaving Geva that night, it was abundantly clear that this man's story is one everyone should know, because there likely never lived another American so of-the-people as Woody Guthrie.
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