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Review Roundup: Cincinnati Opera Presents ANOTHER BRICK IN THE WALL, A Pink Floyd Opera
by Alan Henry - Jul 25, 2018


Transforming Pink Floyd's 1979 album The Wall onto the operatic stage, Another Brick in the Wall tells the semi-autobiographical story of a rock star's troubled journey after lashing out at an admiring concertgoer. Another Brick in the Wall completely transforms Roger Waters's original work into a standard operatic form, with eight soloists, 51 chorus members, and a 64-piece orchestra. The opera received its world premiere at Opera de Montreal in March 2017, with ten sold-out performances. Cincinnati Opera is a co-producer of the opera with Productions Opera Concept M.P., Inc., led by executive director Pierre Dufour. The concept and stage direction for the production was created by Dominic Champagne, renowned for his work on such Cirque de Soleil productions as LOVE, Varekai, and Zumanity.

Featuring Five Iconic Kitaro Compositions, Domo Music Group Releases a New EP by Dino Malito
by Macon Prickett - May 10, 2018


With an eye toward exploration and re-imagination of some of its core catalog, Domo Music Group has released a five song EP by recording artist Dino Malito. The tracks are acoustic versions of early, iconic compositions by New Age Grammy and Golden-Globe award winner, Kitaro.

Jeff Beck Announces Additional Summer 2018 Shows
by Macon Prickett - Apr 30, 2018


JEFF BECK will embark on a 6-week U.S. tour this summer including seven solo shows in addition to the previously announced “Stars Align Tour,” with Paul Rodgers and Ann Wilson of Heart. Joining BECK on this year's outing will be long-time collaborators, Vinnie Colaiuta (drums) and Jimmy Hall (vocals) as well as long touring partner, Rhonda Smith (bass) and newcomer, cellist Vanessa Freebairn-Smith.

The Town Hall Presents DJANGO A GOGO on Saturday, May 5, 2018
by Macon Prickett - Apr 24, 2018


Guitarist Stephane Wrembel caps Django A GoGo 2018, his week-long celebration of gypsy jazz master guitarist Django Reinhardt, with a spectacular all-star concert at The Town Hall on Saturday, May 5th, 2018 at 8pm

Wilko Johnson To Release First Album Of New Material In 30 Years, BLOW YOUR MIND
by Macon Prickett - Apr 12, 2018


'I'm supposed to be dead!' Canvey Island's Dr Feelgood guitar legend Wilko Johnson was diagnosed in late 2012 with terminal pancreatic cancer. However, despite the doctors' worst predictions, he continued to perform with a new lust for life and even made the most successful album of his career 'Going Back Home' with the legendary Roger Daltrey.

Amadou & Mariam Return for North American Tour Dates this Summer + New Album Out Now
by Macon Prickett - Apr 5, 2018


Malian musical duo and Grammy-award nomineesAmadou & Mariam are set to return to NORTH AMERICA this summer for a run of tour dates including appearances at the BONNAROO Music & Arts Festival and the San Francisco Jazz Festival. See below for a list of dates.

STILL ON THE RUN: THE JEFF BECK STORY Coming to DVD & Blu-Ray May 18
by Macon Prickett - Apr 5, 2018


Still On The Run: The Jeff Beck Story documents the history of a musical maverick and true innovator, delving below the surface to shed light on the circumstances, inspiration and technicality behind the man and his music. The film features extensive interviews with Jeff both at home and in his workshop, as well as interviews with Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, Rod Stewart, David Gilmour, Ronnie Wood, Slash, Jan Hammer, Joe Perry, Beth Hart & many more.

The Australian Pink Floyd Show Will Play the Eccles Theater This September
by Macon Prickett - Mar 28, 2018


Live at the Eccles is thrilled to announce that The Australian Pink Floyd Show will play the Eccles Theater on Monday, September 17th. Public on sale is Friday, March 30th at 10am. Tickets will be available for purchase online at Live-at-the-Eccles.com, calling 801-355-2787 or visiting the Eccles Theater Box Office (Mon-Fri 10am-6pm & Sat 10am-2pm). The George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Theater is located at 131 Main Street in Salt Lake City.

Segerstrom Center For The Arts Presents The Australian Pink Floyd Show, 9/6
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2018


Segerstrom Center for the Arts welcomes the biggest and most spectacular Pink Floyd show on the planet : The Australian Pink Floyd Show, arriving for one night only, September 6, 2018. Now celebrating its 30th Anniversary, " Aussie Floyd " has sold five million tickets worldwide and has been described by The Times as " The G old Standard " and The Daily Mirror as " The Kings of the Genre, " The Australian Pink Floyd Show gave its first ever concert in Adelaide, Australia in 1988. Since then, they have performed in more than 35 countries worldwide ; played at David Gilmour's 50 th birthday celebration and were even joined on stage by Rick Wright. TAPFS is the leading and biggest show of its kind in the world.

Virtuoso Guitarist Shawn Phillips Releases His Most Daring, Socially Conscious Album Yet with CONTINUANCE
by Macon Prickett - Mar 22, 2018


Shawn Phillips, one of music's most daring, influential and enigmatic figures, has an announced the release of his new album, Continuance, via Tunecore Distribution. The record – Phillips' 26th solo effort – sees the genre-bending singer-songwriter and virtuoso guitarist, who was once described by Bill Graham as “the best-kept secret in the music business,” mixing hard rock, blues, funk, jazz, classical and New Age into an enthralling, singular style of expression.

Jasper Carrott And Leo Sayer Included In First Highlights Revealed For Holt Festival's Tenth Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2018


The award-winning Holt Festival looks set to celebrate its tenth anniversary in style. In its first decade the festival has rapidly established itself as one of the East of England's most anticipated events. Each July it brings musicians, poets, actors, dancers, artists and comedians to the charming North Norfolk Georgian country town as well as the crowds who flock in to see them.

Mel Botes Brings Poets, Wine and Song to The Drama Factory
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2018


A celebration of the poets, their songs and of course paired with wine! Featuring master guitarist and songwriter, Mel Botes. Take a trip down memory lane as Mel performs a variety of old classic songs by some of his favourite poets. Be swept away by a selection of Mel's original music from his albums 'David's Confession", "Flight of Bird", plus the new "River Symphony" - A symphony in progress.

British TV Host, Pianist & Bandleader Jools Holland Headed to The Blue Note
by BWW News Desk - Nov 16, 2017


World-class rhythm and blues/ boogie-woogie pianist Jools Holland has become a British institution over the last 25 plus years, having achieved worldwide acclaim as host of the immensely popular Later....With Jools Holland on BBC Two Television since its debut in 1992. Holland will now perform live in New York City, his first U.S. performance in more than 15 years, at the legendary Blue Note.

Amanda Palmer Releases Anti-Trump Video for Cover of Pink Floyd's 'Mother'
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 15, 2017


Two years after the birth of her son, Amanda Palmer returns to form with her first high-production video since her Kickstarter-record-smashing album Theatre is Evil was released in 2012. Scripted and conceived by Palmer and independently crowdfunded by her 11,000 subscribers

New Book Takes Memory-Filled Journey into the Life of Guitar Legend Leo Fender
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2017


The world occasionally produces one of those rare thinkers whose name becomes iconic. Thomas Edison lit up the world; Albert Einstein profoundly altered the study of physics; Walt Disney reimagined entertainment; and Leo Fender invented the electric guitar.

2017-18 Royal Opera House Cinema Series, Featuring LA BOHEME, CARMEN, ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND and More, to Hit North American Cinemas
by BWW News Desk - Oct 3, 2017


The Royal Opera House's 2017/2018 Cinema Series has announced dates and theatres throughout the United States and Canada for screenings of 12 titles, featuring the world's top ballet and opera stars.

Amadou & Mariam's 'La Confusion' Out Today via Because Music
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 22, 2017


La Confusion, the highly anticipated ninth full-length LP from Malian musical duo and Grammy-award nominees Amadou & Mariam, is out today on Because Music.

Leo Fender Releases Book 'The Quiet Giant Heard Around the World'
by BWW News Desk - Sep 22, 2017


The world occasionally produces one of those rare thinkers whose name becomes iconic.

Amadou & Mariam's Video Prremieres on Billboard, New album La Confusion Out Today
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 25, 2017


Today, Billboard premieres the video for the title track from Malian musical duo and Grammy-award nominees Amadou & Mariam's La Confusion.

New Book Takes Memory-Filled Journey into the Life of Guitar Legend Leo Fender
by BWW News Desk - Jul 26, 2017


The world occasionally produces one of those rare thinkers whose name becomes iconic. Thomas Edison lit up the world; Albert Einstein profoundly altered the study of physics; Walt Disney reimagined entertainment; and Leo Fender invented the electric guitar.

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