Casey Abrams News

Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and American Idol season 10 finalist Casey Abrams, has built a strong following through the years with two album releases (Casey Abrams and Tales From the Gingerbread House). Casey spent the last year touring internationally as part of the renowned collective Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox.

Scott Bradlee shares on going from a creative kid to living his dream as the creative head of Postmodern Jukebox in his book 'Outside the Jukebox: How I Turned My Vintage Music Obsession into My Dream Gig.' His interview gives a candid and inspiring look into moments, conversions, and reflections in his long career growing the success of Postmodern Jukebox.

Birdland will kick-off their exciting month of programming with the following acts:

Jazz/pop vocalist/trombonist Aubrey Logan announces her new single 'L.A.' from her highly-anticipated sophomore album Where The Sunshine is Expensive. Where The Sunshine Is Expensive, a love letter to her adopted hometown of Los Angeles, drops March 22 on Resonance Records. After a series of sold-out California shows wraps tonight, Logan returns to New York for an extensive run at the famed Birdland Jazz Club, April 10 through April 13. 

Jazz/pop vocalist/trombonist Aubrey Logan announced today the release of her anticipated sophomore album Where The Sunshine is Expensive. Set to release on March 22nd on Resonance Records, Where The Sunshine Is Expensive is essentially a love letter to her adopted hometown of Los Angeles. Logan unveiled the first taste of the upcoming album with the lead single 'Understand,' Logan's tongue in cheek take on honesty in the city of sunshine. 

In the two years since the release of its best-selling compilation album The Essentials, Postmodern Jukebox has grown from a viral sensation to a worldwide phenomenon. Founder and mastermind Scott Bradlee has taken his offbeat vision of gramophone music for a smartphone world and transformed it into a throwback empire, with celebrity guests alongside world class vocal talent and a touring show that has thrilled music lovers of all generations across six continents.

Postmodern Jukebox set to tour UK in support of The Essentials II. 

In the two years since the release of its best-selling compilation album The Essentials, Postmodern Jukebox has grown from a viral sensation to a worldwide phenomenon. Founder and mastermind Scott Bradlee has taken his offbeat vision of gramophone music for a smartphone world and transformed it into a throwback empire, with celebrity guests alongside world class vocal talent, ambitiously eccentric surprises alongside meticulously crafted arrangements, and a touring show that has thrilled music lovers of all generations across six continents.

On Sunday, June 24, 2018 at 5:00 P.M. the Dirty Paloma Voice Studio presents the 'Summer Songstravaganza' big benefit concert in support of the National Center for Victims of Crime. The concert will take place in Haverhill High School Auditorium at 137 Monument Street, Haverhill, MA 01830. This concert features students under the instruction of Aliana de la Guardia ranging from talented youth performers, enthusiastic adult avocational singers, and professional singers. The youth piano and voice students under the instruction of Liz Bills will also participate!

French electronic duo Synapson release their new album Super 8 today on Parlophone / Warner Music. A 13-track collection that fuses nu disco, deep house, and their trademark electro sound, the album sees Synapson emerge with their most ambitious work to date.

Summer at The Nash is in full swing as the live concert venue and education center kicks off its programs.  Students will be learning new techniques from top instructors each week at The Nash Summer Workshops while bright young emerging artists arrive to showcase their incredible talents for The Nash Emerging Artist Series (Formerly Catch A Rising Star) kicking off June 29 with piano/bass player Ellis Green. 

JERSEY BOYS alum Mark Ballas, wife BC Jean and AMERICAN IDOL finalist Casey Abrams get in the holiday spirit with their new rendition of the classic Christmas carol We Three Kings.'

Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox, the powerhouse pop-jazz phenomenon that has toured the world on the strength of its extraordinary music videos and immense followings on YouTube and Facebook, is finally releasing its first live album. Below, BWW exclusively premieres the trailer for the new album!

City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces singer/songwriter Vanessa Carlton ('A Thousand Miles'), blues guitar player/singer Ana Popovic, country music musician Rodney Crowell and more.

The Hub Theatre will present a World Premiere musical, THE MAGI from critically-acclaimed and award winning playwright Helen Murray Pafumi with music by award-winning singer/songwriter Eli Pafumi.

The Hub Theatre announced their 2016-17 season today. Featuring a brand new play by Hub's Artistic Director, and the DC Area debut of playwright Christopher Chen. Season 9 also see's the return of Philip Dawkins, who's FAILURE: A LOVE STORY wowed audiences at The Hub in 2014.

The Children's Ballet Theatre of Michigan has announced the 2015 Summer Touring Company schedule.   Director Gregory M. George and the parent-led board of directors have reached out to several venues in an effort to share ballet with the local community.  Confirmed performances include Grand Ledge Island Art Festival on August 1st, Bath Days August 8th, St. John's Mint Festival August 15th and 16th, Dewitt Ox Roast August 21st and a pregame performance at the Lansing Lugnuts game on August 22nd.   

Today we are talking to one of the biggest stars to break out of Broadway and make a major mark on the music scene in recent years thanks to her hit album HUNTER and an ever-expanding series of incredibly impressive viral music videos, the soulful and passionate Morgan James. Discussing the impetus behind many of the selections on HUNTER as well as sharing stories of how the album all came together, James generously details the process in creating her first album of original material while looking ahead to this week's live concert event at the Highline Ballroom which will showcase many of the standouts from the album as well as some special surprises. Furthermore, James opens up about her growing series of music videos covering many classic pop and R&B songs, both vintage and brand new, as well as the worldwide acclaim she has received for them - enough to inspire a recent European tour with innovative music collective Postmodern Jukebox, as matter of fact. Plus, James gives the 411 on her theatre background and Juilliard training while also reflecting on some of her Broadway appearances in musicals such as MOTOWN, GODSPELL, THE ADDAMS FAMILY and WONDERLAND while also commenting on some dream roles she would ideally enjoy pursuing in the future, near and far. All of that, thoughts on social media, favorite albums and much, much more!

A fresh and powerful new voice on the contemporary jazz scene, Cheryl Barnes (www.cheryldbarnes.com) - whose new full-length album Listen To This is scoring airplay everywhere from KCRW in Los Angeles to WNVW (The Wave) in Cleveland - will be sharing a 'Hot Night of Cool Jazz' with renowned R&B/Jazz singer Johnny Britt tonight, August 16 in Port Hueneme, Calif.

A fresh and powerful new voice on the contemporary jazz scene, Cheryl Barnes (www.cheryldbarnes.com) - whose new full-length album Listen To This is scoring airplay everywhere from KCRW in Los Angeles to WNVW (The Wave) in Cleveland - will be sharing a 'Hot Night of Cool Jazz" with renowned R&B/Jazz singer Johnny Britt on Saturday, August 16 in Port Hueneme, Calif.