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Chris Barber OBE is one of the last British Jazz legends around and an icon of traditional jazz in the United Kingdom. This season he starts celebrating his 65th Anniversary as leader of his band on a full-time professional basis and 70th Anniversary on starting his musical career. He will be performing together with The Big Chris Barber Band at the Pavilion Theatre on Friday the 28 June at 7:30pm.
Currently in the midst of the North American leg of her You and I World Tour, Swedish artist LEON has released a new EP today called 'Live From The Village.' A beautiful 3-track acoustic collection of songs from her debut self-titled album, recorded live at the legendary Los Angeles recording studio TheVillage.
Chicago Magic Lounge, Chicago's home for close-up magic, continues its Artist-In-Residence series with Sean Masterson's Timeless Magic, Wednesdays at 7:30pm starting June 26, 2019. Tickets for all Chicago Magic Lounge shows are available at the box office, (312) 366-4500 or online at chicagomagiclounge.com.
Geva Theatre Center's 46th Season concludes with the world premiere of Revival: The Resurrection of Son House, written and directed by Keith Glover, with music by Son House, Billy Thompson and Keith Glover, musical direction by Billy Thompson and choreography by Norwood Pennewell, in the Elaine P. Wilson Stage from May 1 through June 2, 2019.
To celebrate the longstanding relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States, BritWeek launched its annual event in the Bram Goldsmith Theater at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills on Wed, 4-24-19 with the World Premiere of the new 60th anniversary documentary film 'THE CAVERN CLUB: The Beat Goes On' which shares the story of a Club whose fortunes have ebbed and flowed in tandem with that of the city of Liverpool itself. Not just the launch pad for The Beatles, The Cavern is landmark place that has embraced the ever-changing music scene, enduring the highs and lows, the dramas, the battles, the heartache, but above all… the music.
Park City Institute Executive Director Teri Orr, tonight, announced the 2019 St Regis Big Stars Bright Nights Concert Series. The announcement marks the 16th consecutive season of summer concerts presented by the Institute. The season will be presented on the Eccles Center stage, in Park City.
The Empress Theatre Presents Cream of Clapton featuring Kevin Russell on Friday, May 3rd, 8PM at The Empress Theatre - 330 Virginia St, Vallejo, CA 94590.
The San Francisco Early Music Society (SFEMS) brings its 2018-19 concert season to a close next month with a special concert by acclaimed countertenor Iestyn Davies joined by the brilliant young lutenist Thomas Dunford, dubbed the Eric Clapton of the lute (BBC Music Magazine). Together they will perform songs by Dowland, Purcell and Handel. This concert will take place at 4 p.m., Sunday, May 19, at First Congregational Church in Berkeley. Individual tickets, $15 to $56, are available for purchase online at sfems.org.
To celebrate the release of beloved songwriter, guitarist and singer JJ Cale's Stay Around, Because Music will release an exclusive 7' vinyl for Record Store Day on April 13. The B-side features “Worrying Off Your Mind,” a bonus track from 2009's Roll On.
Ferris & Sylvester have released their brand new single 'Flying Visit'. The soulful love song finds the pair baring their hearts and pleading for the other to stay through their raw vocal delivery. The song begins and ends with the simple statement 'I love you', and travels through a child-like yet sombre confession accompanied by guitar, strings and a hammond organ.
After two previously sold out shows, Paul Anka returns to The Ridgefield Playhouse stage with a new show - Anka Sings Sinatra: His Songs, My Songs, My Way - on Wednesday, May 15th at 8pm.
Geva Theatre Center's 46th Season concludes with the world premiere of Revival: The Resurrection of Son House, written and directed by Keith Glover, with music by Son House, Billy Thompson and Keith Glover, musical direction by Billy Thompson and choreography by Norwood Pennewell, in the Elaine P. Wilson Stage from May 1 through June 2, 2019.
One of the most popular singers in country music, Vince Gill, will play The VETS in Providence on Friday, October 11, 2019 at 8pm. Tickets are on sale Friday, April 12. Tickets are $79.50 - $49.50 and can be purchased online at www.TheVetsRI.com, by calling (401) 421.ARTS (2787), or in person at The VETS/PPAC Box Office located at 220 Weybosset St. Providence. Box Office hours are Monday – Friday 10am – 5pm. Saturday 10am – 2pm. The VETS is located at One Avenue of the Arts, Providence. The VETS on-site Box Office is only open on show days. For a full list of The VETS events visit www.TheVetsRI.com.
In what would have been the 50th year of Rory Gallagher's recording career, UMC are pleased to announce the release of 'BLUES' on Friday 31st May. From the vaults of the Gallagher estate's tape archive comes this collection of rare and unreleased recordings of Rory playing his favourite blues material. Ranging from never heard before tracks to special guest sessions with legendary blues artists (Muddy Waters / Albert King) and lost radio sessions, this album uncovers Rory's love of the blues throughout his solo career from 1971 right through to 1994.
City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces Grammy-winning country star Lee Ann Womack, legendary disco queen Gloria Gaynor, Grammy Award-winning producer and vocalist Steve Tyrell and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Thursday, March 28 at noon. All tickets will be available at citywinery.com/chicago.
Twenty-one time Grammy® Award-winning country music superstar VINCE GILL will be performing for one night only at the historic Orpheum Theatre (910 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis) on Friday, Sept. 13 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, March 29 at 10 a.m. at the State Theatre Box Office (805 Hennepin Ave.), charge-by-phone at (800) 982-2787 and online at HennepinTheatreTrust.org.
The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts celebrates the circle of life and numerous other entertainment pleasures with an audience-pleasing assortment of stellar concerts, shows and special events throughout April and May
Don't miss the Sarasota premiere of The Music of Cream - 50th Anniversary World Tour on Monday, April 15 at 8 p.m. - an homage to the band's extraordinary legacy, live at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall! The pedigree of hallowed '60s trio Cream - Ginger Baker's son Kofi Baker, Jack Bruce's son Malcolm Bruce and Eric Clapton's nephew Will Johns - return to the United States this spring for a new leg of The Music of Cream - 50th Anniversary World Tour. The outing celebrates the extraordinary music and legacy their family members created on the heels of the 50th anniversary since the original lineup's farewell U.S. tour of 1968.
New Holt Festival artistic Director Anwen Hurt has announced the first highlights for the 2019 festival. Now in its eleventh year, it's one of the East of England's most anticipated events. Each July the festival sets the charming North Norfolk Georgian country town alight with performers, musicians, art exhibitions and literary events. Local audiences and cultural tourists flock to the town to enjoy the delights on offer.
MusicWorks today invited music fans of classic folk and rock to five more super fun concerts at Old School Square, located at 51 N. Swinton Avenue in Delray Beach.
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