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The O'Shaughnessy at St. Catherine University has announced its 43rd exciting season, including unique performances by performing artists from across the country, new work premieres by local and national companies, and a fresh line-up of female artists, featured on its Women of Substance Series.
One of the biggest downers perpetrated by American culture is the characterization of Labor Day weekend as the 'unofficial end of summer.' But given what has passed for cabaret entertainment-at least the shows I was able to attend--since the 'unofficial start of summer' on Memorial Day weekend, the end of summer can't come soon enough. But my dismay over the hours lost watching average shows this season was tempered a bit by the pride and joy I felt watching the June performances of three strikingly attractive and talented 30ish brunettes with powerhouse voices-- Jackie Kristel, Karen Gross and Jodi Beck, who all staged entertaining shows as spring was turning to summer.
A lifelong obsession with concert films and rock documentaries has left Nikka Graff Lanzarone (Chicago, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown) with this nagging thought: If you had cameras following you while you made a record, what would you say to them?
The O'Shaughnessy at St. Catherine University has announced its 43rd exciting season, including unique performances by performing artists from across the country, new work premieres by local and national companies, and a fresh line-up of female artists, featured on its Women of Substance Series.
This week at Joe's Pub at the Public, August 19-25, will feature FRANCINE REED, LATRELL LIVE TONIGHT, KAYLYN MARIE / SIMON PYLES, TATIANA EVA-MARIE AND THE AVALON JAZZ BAND, TRIBUTE TO LES PAUL, GABRIEL RIOS, BROMANCE IN CONCERT, NIKKA GRAFF LANZARONE, THE LOOKING, FRANK BANG & THE SECRET STASH, THE TEKTONIC BY DANA LEONG, ECHOES OF ETTA, KENNY BRAWNER IS RAY CHARLES, and OUR LADY J.
This fall, in a collaborative performance, Fiona Apple and Blake Mills will embark on a 12 date, North American tour with Philadelphia performance at the Merriam Theater on Saturday, October 19, 2013 at 8 p.m.
This fall, in a collaborative performance, Fiona Apple and Blake Mills will embark on a 12 date, North American tour including a stop at The O'Shaughnessy at St. Catherine University in St. Paul on October 14. Tickets for 'Anything We Want: An Evening With Fiona Apple & Blake Mills' will go on sale beginning this Friday, August 2 at Noon. While the dates for the run have already been finalized, the show itself is still in development.
This week at Joe's Pub at the Public, July 29-August 4, the lineup will feature: Adam Matta, Drew Gasparini, River Whyless, Amy G and more! Details below!
Fiona Apple will perform at Walt Disney Concert Hall on Monday, October 7, 2013, making her debut performance at the iconic venue.
This fall, in a collaborative performance, Fiona Apple andBlake Mills will embark on a 12 date, North American tour.
The Broadway at Birdland concert series was proud to present Broadway's Lindsay Mendez (currently Elphaba in Wicked) and pianist Marco Paguia on the historic stage on Sunday, July 21. The event celebrated the release of their new recording, 'This Time.' Check out a look back at their performance below!
New York City singer/songwriter Jillette Johnson released her gorgeous Wind-up Records debut album,Water in a Whale, on June 25, 2013.
A lifelong obsession with concert films and rock documentaries has left Nikka Graff Lanzarone (Chicago, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown) with this nagging thought: If you had cameras following you while you made a record, what would you say to them?
Escape the New York summer heat with 'Christmas in July' at Joe's Pub at The Public where Chicago's About Face Theatre in association with John Sanders presents a concert version of WE THREE LIZAS, the new hit holiday musical that wowed Chicago audiences this past winter. WE THREE LIZAS plays Joe's Pub (425 Lafayette St., New York) one night only on Monday, July 15 at 7 pm.
With the voice of Laura Nyro and unforgettable appeal of icons such as Fiona Apple and Stevie Nicks, the 16-year-old newcomer singer-songwriter Samia Najimy Finnerty is taking New York City by storm. Having just recently just moved from Los Angeles, Samia's last sold-out debut at Joe's Pub rocked Gotham and now she is back tonight, July 9th for her 2nd special appearance.
This week at Joe's Pub at the Public (July 8-14) will feature The Black Lillies, Mima, Rabbit Rabbit, Samia Najimy Finnerty, and more. Details below!
With the voice of Laura Nyro and unforgettable appeal of icons such as Fiona Apple and Stevie Nicks, the 16-year-old newcomer singer-songwriter Samia Najimy Finnerty is taking New York City by storm. Having just recently just moved from Los Angeles, Samia's last sold-out debut at Joe's Pub rocked Gotham and now she is back July 9th for her 2nd special appearance.
Seattle Theatre Group (STG)'s mission is to make diverse performing arts and education an integral part of our region's cultural identity while keeping three historic venues, The Paramount, Moore and Neptune, alive and vibrant. STG presents a range of performances from Broadway, off-Broadway, dance and jazz, to comedy, concerts of all genres, speakers and family shows - at these three iconic theatres in Seattle and venues throughout the Puget Sound region and in Portland, Oregon. STG announces the following concerts going on sale this week.
Seattle Theatre Group (STG)'s mission is to make diverse performing arts and education an integral part of our region's cultural identity while keeping three historic venues, The Paramount, Moore and Neptune, alive and vibrant. STG presents a range of performances from Broadway, off-Broadway, dance and jazz, to comedy, concerts of all genres, speakers and family shows - at these three iconic theatres in Seattle and venues throughout the Puget Sound region and in Portland, Oregon. STG announces the following concerts going on sale this week.
'With a voice like Adele and a songwriting style akin to Fiona Apple, it's easy to see why Jillette Johnson has so many people excited' said Baeble Music about 24 year-old New York City singer/songwriter Jillette Johnson who will release her Wind-up Records debut album, Water in a Whale, on June 25, 2013. Written by Jillette Johnson and produced by Peter Zizzo (Celine Dion, Avril Lavigne, Vanessa Carlton) and Michael Mangini (David Byrne, Joss Stone), Water in a Whale is the follow up to her 2012 critically acclaimed EP, Whiskey & Frosting, which is available now on iTunes here (complete your album for a reduced cost on June 25th). Exclusive pre-orders of Water in a Whale are available now on her website but you can hear the entire album now at USA Today.
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