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Date of Death: June 15, 1996 (78)

Birth Place: Newport News, VA, USA

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Denise Montana Comes to Dino's Backstage
by Stephi Wild - Dec 8, 2017


Christmas is a special time of year for singer Denise Montana whose song Merry Christmas All , written by her dad Vince Montana, sold six million copies and was popular worldwide. She looks forward to bringing her solo show to Dino's Backstage and The Celebrity Room, 287 N. Keswick Avenue in Keswick Village, Glenside, PA, on Sunday, December 17 at 7:30 p.m.

GRAMMY Museum Selects Students to Participate In 2018 Grammy Camp Jazz Session
by Emily Bruno - Dec 8, 2017


The GRAMMY Museum announced today that 18 talented high school students from across the United States have been selected for the 2018 GRAMMY Camp Jazz Session. Their selection launches them into the spotlight surrounding the 60th Annual GRAMMY Awards and provides them with unparalleled opportunities to perform for some of music's biggest names.

Seal & Frank Sinatra Duet on Christmas Single 'Santa Claus Is Coming To Town'
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 8, 2017


Today, British soul legend Seal has released a duet with one of history's most iconic artists, Frank Sinatra, via UMe. Performing the Christmas classic, 'Santa Claus Is Coming To Town,' Seal and Sinatra sing side by side, in perfect harmony, creating a unique, one-off single, just in time for the holidays.

THE SNOW SHOW at Dino's Backstage Welcomes Special Guest Denise Montana
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 7, 2017


Entertainment Director/co-owner of Dino's Backstage and The Celebrity Room, Michael Richard Kelly, continues to present 'The Snow Show' in a duo with singer Paula Johns on December 15 and 16. Their special guest this weekend is Denise Montana, whose song Merry Christmas All was a platinum record and played worldwide. Dino's Backstage and Celebrity Room, 287 N. Keswick Avenue in Keswick Village, Glenside, PA. Dinner seating is at 7 pm and showtime at 8:30 pm. Ticket prices are $40 ticket/$20 food & beverage minimum and are available at www.dinosbackstage.com or by calling 215-884-2000.

THE SNOW SHOW Comes to Dino's Backstage And The Celebrity Room
by BWW News Desk - Dec 8, 2017


On Today, Dec. 8 and Saturday, Dec. 9, the popular singer Eddie Bruce joins his friends Paula Johns and Michael Richard Kelly in 'The Snow Show' at Dino's Backstage and The Celebrity Room, 287 N. Keswick Avenue in Keswick Village, Glenside, PA. With the Tom Adams Trio, they will bring holiday spirit to guests at Dino's. Dinner seating begins at 7 pm and showtime is at 8:30 pm. Ticket prices are $40 ticket/$20 food & beverage minimum and are available at www.dinosbackstage.com or by calling 215-884-2000.

Luna Stage to Host Inaugural SoloFest This December
by BWW News Desk - Dec 8, 2017


Luna Stage has announced SoloFest 2017, opening December 8th and continuing through December 17th.

Beth Hart & Joe Bonamassa Announce New Record 'Black Coffee'
by Richard Best - Dec 6, 2017


It has been 4 years since 2013's critically acclaimed, Grammy nominated, and number 1 Billboard Blues album Seesaw was released by singer-songwriter and blues-rock powerhouse Beth Hart and guitar hero Joe Bonamassa.

Ray Brown Jr. Shines On New International Jazz Recording
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 6, 2017


Called a cross between Billy Eckstein and Al Jarreau, Ray Brown Jr. is the heir-apparent to the title of the best smooth jazz vocalist of our time and is the Featured Artist on the label's website http://www.srirecords.com

Nya Releases Sizzling 'Mania' Video via Huffington Post
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 6, 2017


Nya brings heat, intensity, and danger. It's a testament to this artist's flexibility that both terrific songs exist, side by side, on the same five-song Mania EP.

Make Music Winter Sets 2017 Parade Lineup Across the Five Boroughs
by BWW News Desk - Dec 5, 2017


Make Music Winter, a free, outdoor music-making celebration held each Dec. 21 in New York City, today announced its full lineup of over a dozen participatory musical parades across the five boroughs.

Cent. Stage Company presents JANUARY THAW MUSIC FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2017


Centenary Stage Company launches 2018 with an exciting line up of jazz events through the month of January with the annual January Thaw Music Festival in the Lackland Performing Arts Center. This year's festival features Freda Payne in a tribute to Ella Fitzgerald on Sunday, January 14 at 2pm, Danny Bacher in Swing that Music! A Jazz Tribute to the Three Louis on Sunday, January 21 at 2pm and the Brazilian Bluegrass of Matuto on Saturday, January 27 at 8 pm.

Ballet Hispánico Comes to the Apollo Theater
by BWW News Desk - Dec 2, 2017


In what has become an 'enjoyable tradition during the holiday season' (The New York Times), Ballet Hisp nico in collaboration with the Apollo Theatermakes its annual return to the Apollo stage on December 1-2, 2017, led by Eduardo Vilaro. Three inspiring works reflect on the migrant experience, the tragedy of marginalization and the resilience and triumph of the human spirit to capture contemporary Latino culture through movement. The performances are supported by Goya Foods, Lead Sponsor of Ballet Hisp nico.

Madame Tussauds Nashville Unveils Life-Like Wax Figure Honoring Randy Travis
by Tori Hartshorn - Dec 1, 2017


Madame Tussauds, the world-renowned wax attraction that opened its Nashville location in April, officially revealed their newly minted Randy Travis wax figure on December 1st during a special event honoring the country legend.

Ballet Hispanico to Return to The Apollo Theater This December
by BWW News Desk - Dec 1, 2017


In what has become an 'enjoyable tradition during the holiday season' (The New York Times), Ballet Hisp nico in collaboration with the Apollo Theater makes its annual return to the Apollo stage on December 1-2, 2017, led by Eduardo Vilaro.

Ballet Hispánico Comes to the Apollo Theater
by BWW News Desk - Dec 1, 2017


In what has become an 'enjoyable tradition during the holiday season' (The New York Times), Ballet Hisp nico in collaboration with the Apollo Theatermakes its annual return to the Apollo stage on December 1-2, 2017, led by Eduardo Vilaro. Three inspiring works reflect on the migrant experience, the tragedy of marginalization and the resilience and triumph of the human spirit to capture contemporary Latino culture through movement. The performances are supported by Goya Foods, Lead Sponsor of Ballet Hisp nico.

Ballet Hispánico Comes to The Apollo Theater, 12/1-2
by BWW News Desk - Dec 1, 2017


In what has become an 'enjoyable tradition during the holiday season' (The New York Times), Ballet Hisp nico in collaboration with the Apollo Theatermakes its annual return to the Apollo stage on December 1-2, 2017, led by Eduardo Vilaro. Three inspiring works reflect on the migrant experience, the tragedy of marginalization and the resilience and triumph of the human spirit to capture contemporary Latino culture through movement. The performances are supported by Goya Foods, Lead Sponsor of Ballet Hisp nico.

THE SNOW SHOW Comes to Dino's Backstage And The Celebrity Room
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 29, 2017


On Friday, Dec. 8 and Saturday, Dec. 9, the popular singer Eddie Bruce joins his friends Paula Johns and Michael Richard Kelly in 'The Snow Show' at Dino's Backstage and The Celebrity Room, 287 N. Keswick Avenue in Keswick Village, Glenside, PA. With the Tom Adams Trio, they will bring holiday spirit to guests at Dino's. Dinner seating begins at 7 pm and showtime is at 8:30 pm. Ticket prices are $40 ticket/$20 food & beverage minimum and are available at www.dinosbackstage.com or by calling 215-884-2000.

Hershey Felder to Debut Debussy Show in 2019; 'Irving Berlin' Headed to San Diego, New York This Season
by BWW News Desk - Nov 29, 2017


Award-winning actor and piano virtuoso HERSHEY FELDER will bring a special return engagement of his wildly acclaimed one-man show, HERSHEY FELDER AS IRVING BERLIN to San Diego Repertory Theatre (San Diego REP). In related news, HERSHEY FELDER AS IRVING BERLIN will return to New York later in 2018, with an Off-Broadway run from August 24 through October 28, 2018 at 59E59 Theatres. Hershey Felder also announces that his newest solo work featuring music from the 19th century French composer Claude Debussy, UNE HISTOIRE D'AMOUR A PARIS, A Paris Love Story, will open in the U.S. at a theater to be announced in 2019.

Works by Gustavo Ramirez Sansano, Twyla Tharp and More Set for Alvin Ailey's City Center Season
by BWW News Desk - Nov 29, 2017


Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, New York City Center's Principal Dance Company, returns to the theater's stage from November 29th - December 31st, 2017. Artistic Director Robert Battle leads Ailey's 32 extraordinary dancers during this annual five-week engagement, which has become a joyous holiday tradition.

Gustavo Ramirez World Premiere, New Works by Twyla Tharp and More Set for Alvin Ailey's 2017 New York City Center Season
by BWW News Desk - Nov 29, 2017


Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, New York City Center's Principal Dance Company, returns to the theater's stage from November 29th - December 31st, 2017.

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