George Harrison News

Dave Mason appears in an intimate, unplugged concert as part of The Granada Theatre's Concert Series tonight, March 9 at 8 p.m. Accompanying Mason at this Santa Barbara concert is guitarist and singer Jonathan McEuen, who lives in Ojai when he is not on tour or recording. Jonathan has a musical heritage: his father Nitty Gritty Dirt Band member and banjo player John McEuen.

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts presents three unforgettable musical experiences during the month of March (not to mention our previously announced ONSTAGE performances of the Tony Award-winning Spring Awakening) - it's MARCH MADNESS once again and during the month of March, La Mirada Theatre is going to celebrate with the legendary music of the Beatles, Led Zeppelin and some of country music's biggest names.

Hip hop's MC and lyricist Nas will perform live in concert at DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center, tonight, March 1, 2013. Following the release of his best-selling #1 new album Life Is Good, Nas is currently nominated for four Grammy© Awards including Best Rap Album and Best Rap Performance. This exclusive concert will be hosted by Durham's own 9th Wonder, Grammy©-winning producer, DJ and college lecturer.

Just as the third quarter of 2012 brought three exciting works from JEFF LYNNE--his second solo album Long Wave, the freshly recorded Mr. Blue Sky–The Very Best Of Electric Light Orchestra and the illuminating documentary “Mr. Blue Sky: The Story of Jeff Lynne and ELO”--2013 will be marked by more treats from the creative force of ELO and one of rock's most iconic figures.

Unearthed after more than 40 years and unheard since their original airing, the recordings of Village Voice 'Scenes' columnist and radio personality Howard Smith are now available for the first time. Containing over 100 interviews, The Smith Tapes will be released in monthly installments on digital retailers iTunes and Amazon. Following Collection 1-Fillmore East, Collection 2 Aquarian Theatre and Collection 3-Everything's Not Okay comes Collection 4-Woodstock. This new offering features interviews with Ravi Shankar, Joe Cocker, Woodstock producers John Roberts and Joel Rosenman, Sly Stone, John Lennon and Yoko Ono from their Bed-In, live Reports from the Woodstock festival and commentary on the Woodstock film. Please see full track listing and details below.

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts presents three unforgettable musical experiences during the month of March (not to mention our previously announced ONSTAGE performances of the Tony Award-winning Spring Awakening) - it's MARCH MADNESS once again and during the month of March, La Mirada Theatre is going to celebrate with the legendary music of the Beatles, Led Zeppelin and some of country music's biggest names.

Dave Mason appears in an intimate, unplugged concert as part of The Granada Theatre's Concert Series on Saturday, March 9 at 8 p.m. Accompanying Mason at this Santa Barbara concert is guitarist and singer Jonathan McEuen, who lives in Ojai when he is not on tour or recording. Jonathan has a musical heritage: his father Nitty Gritty Dirt Band member and banjo player John McEuen.

Guitar Center, the world's largest musical instrument retailer, in partnership with Eric Clapton, proudly announces the launch of the Eric Clapton Crossroads Guitar Collection.

Unearthed after more than 40 years and unheard since their original airing, the recordings of Village Voice 'Scenes' columnist and radio personality Howard Smith are now available for the first time. Containing over 100 interviews, The Smith Tapes will be released in monthly installments on digital retailers iTunes and Amazon. Following Collection 1-Fillmore East, Collection 2 Aquarian Theatre and Collection 3-Everything's Not Okay comes Collection 4-Woodstock. This new offering features interviews with Ravi Shankar, Joe Cocker, Woodstock producers John Roberts and Joel Rosenman, Sly Stone, John Lennon and Yoko Ono from their Bed-In, live Reports from the Woodstock festival and commentary on the Woodstock film. Please see full track listing and details below.

Hip hop's MC and lyricist Nas will perform live in concert at DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center, on Friday, March 1, 2013. Following the release of his best-selling #1 new album Life Is Good, Nas is currently nominated for four Grammy© Awards including Best Rap Album and Best Rap Performance. This exclusive concert will be hosted by Durham's own 9th Wonder, Grammy©-winning producer, DJ and college lecturer.

Hennessy, the number one selling Cognac brand in the world, announced today that its successful 'Wild Rabbit' campaign will continue for a second year.

Ravi Shankar, the renowned Indian composer and sitarist has passed away at the age of 92. The musician shot to international stardom in 1965 when Beatle George Harrison studied under him. Shankar received an Oscar nomination in 1982 for his score for the biopic film 'Gandhi.'

A collection of some of the most important pieces of George Harrison and Beatles memorabilia ever to be offered at auction will be included in Bonhams forthcoming Entertainment Memorabilia sale on 12th December 2012. The collection, which has never been available to the general public, was gifted by George Harrison to his brother Harry and other members of the family.

Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) and Milyoni, the leader in social entertainment, today announced the availability of LEGENDS IN THE CLOUDS offerings which will allow Facebook users to stream a variety of documentaries, films and concerts on a pay-per-view basis as well as purchase music and merchandise.

The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences announced its nominees for the 2012 Emmy Awards, honoring Martin Scorsese's film GEORGE HARRISON: LIVING IN THE MATERIAL WORLD with a remarkable total of 6 nominations.

More than 25 years ago, retired music executive Joe Smith accomplished a Herculean feat-he got more than 200 celebrated singers, musicians and industry icons to talk about their lives, music, experiences and contemporaries. The Library of Congress announced today that Smith has donated this treasure trove of unedited sound recordings to the nation's library. The list of noted artists and executives is a veritable who's who in the music industry. They include Artie Shaw, Woody Herman, Ella Fitzgerald, Ray Charles, Barbra Streisand, Little Richard, Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Elton John, Paul Simon, David Bowie, Billy Joel, Sting, Tony Bennett, Joan Baez, James Taylor, Dick Clark, Tina Turner, Tom Jones, B. B. King, Quincy Jones, David Geffen, Mickey Hart, Harry Belafonte and many others. All types of popular music are represented-from rock 'n' roll, jazz, rhythm & blues and pop to big-band, heavy metal, folk and country-western.

Tonight, June 8th at The HighLine Ballroom in New York City, Hudson Thames Partners and High Fidelity Music will present A Tribune to Delaney & Bonnie and Their Famous Friends. The one-of-a-kind event will benefit TheatreWithin.org, and will feature the music of Delaney & Bonnie, Leon Russell, Joe Cocker, Derek & The Dominos, George Harrison, Ray Charles, Eric Clapton, Billy Preston, Little Richard, and more.

On June 8th at The HighLine Ballroom in New York City, Hudson Thames Partners and High Fidelity Music will present A Tribune to Delaney & Bonnie and Their Famous Friends. The one-of-a-kind event will benefit TheatreWithin.org, and will feature the music of Delaney & Bonnie, Leon Russell, Joe Cocker, Derek & The Dominos, George Harrison, Ray Charles, Eric Clapton, Billy Preston, Little Richard, and more.