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James Williamson's 'Night Theme” video was directed by Ben Estabrook & Heath Orchard and was choreographed by Meghan Horowitz.

Two of America's most prolific songwriters of any generation - Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt - bring their unique blend of musical artistry to East Lansing Tuesday, October 31st at Wharton Center for the Performing Arts.

Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt, two of the world's most captivating and compelling musicians, will bring an acoustic evening of blended rock and country to The VETS in Providence Thursday, November 9, 2017 at 7:30pm. Tickets ($69.50 - $39.50) are on sale Monday, August 7 at 10am online at TheVetsRI.com, by calling (401) 421.ARTS (2787), or in person at The VETS/PPAC box office located at 220 Weybosset St in Providence. Summer box office hours are Mon-Thurs 10am-3pm. The VETS is located at One Avenue of the Arts in Providence. The VETS on-site box office is only open on show days. For a complete listing of The VETS events visit TheVetsRI.com.

Buckethead is a virtuoso guitarist and multi instrumentalist who performs within many genres of music.  He has released over 300 studio recordings, way more than anyone else in the history of music.  He released 178 "pikes" in the 2014-2015 period alone.  He has also performed on over 50 more albums by other artists.  His music spans such diverse areas as progressive metal, funk, blues, jazz, bluegrass, and avant-garde music.

The King Center presents an AEG Presents production, AN ACOUSTIC EVENING WITH LYLE LOVETT AND JOHN HIATT, on Sunday, October 22, 7 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, August 4 at Noon and begin at $42.50 (inclusive of fees).

Lars Ulrich will host his Metallica bandmates on It's Electric, his online radio show on Apple Music's Beats 1. The episodes were recorded in Canada earlier this month at various tour stops on the band's WorldWired North American tour and are unlike anything Metallica fans have ever heard before.

By popular demand Steppenwolf's LookOut Series extends its rock 'n' roll production of the solo play, How To Be A Rock Critic (Based on the Writings of Lester Bangs) by award-winning theatre artists Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen, starring Erik Jensen (The Walking Dead, Mr. Robot) as Lester Bangs and directed by Jessica Blank (Made in Jersey, The Namesake). Described as "a fascinating window into one of the last century's most compelling and fearless critics," (Chicago Tribune), the 80-minute production continues for three additional performances through July 29, 2017 in the 1700 Theatre, situated behind Front Bar: Coffee & Drinks (drinks permitted in the theater).

Abramorama will kick off the national film tour of TURN IT AROUND: THE STORY OF EAST BAY PUNK with a week long run at the IFC Center in New York City on July 28, 2017 and exclusive one night only showings and week long runs in cities across North America in tandem with Green Day's Revolution Radio World Tour. More than 60 theaters have already been booked with more to come.  See below for the current list and check  https://eastbaypunk.com/  for regular updates. 

Abramorama will kick off the national film tour of TURN IT AROUND: THE STORY OF EAST BAY PUNK with a week long run at the IFC Center in New York City on July 28, 2017 and exclusive one night only showings and week long runs in cities across North America in tandem with Green Day's Revolution Radio World Tour.

Today, FADER Label announced the official music video for Alan Vega's track “DTM” off his posthumous album IT, due out this Friday, July 14th.

Magnetic is the exciting new album by London based music producer / musician GAUDI, which features a choice selection of sounds from the catalog of internationally respected experimental label RareNoiseRecords, as well as direct contributions by several top caliber musicians from the worlds of rock, jazz and electronica.

From directors Josh and Benny Safdie and starring Robert Pattinson, the new thriller GOOD TIME hits theaters on August 11.

Relative newcomers Andrew Polec and Christina Bennington were thrilled to land the lead roles in Jim Steinman's musical Bat Out of Hell. Several decades in the making, the show is now playing at the London Coliseum.

As the theatrical release dates draw near, More2Screen and Eagle Rock Films announce the cities and theaters here:

Today, Songhoy Blues have teamed up with NPR and global music and entertainment platform, Tidal, to release the video for “Bamako,” from their upcoming album, Résistance

Moon Hooch have announced Fall 2017 tour dates. The 18-show headline run will make stops throughout the Midwest and Rocky Mountains, including their biggest performances yet in Chicago, Minneapolis and Denver. The Brooklyn-based double sax and drums trio, who Brooklyn Vegan declared 'bring the party to wherever they play,' conclude the trek in the Southeast with two nights in Atlanta and Jacksonville. Tickets for all shows go on sale Friday, June 2 at 1PM ET.

Songhoy Blues have released 'Mali Nord (feat. Elf Kid),' the latest track from their upcoming album, Résistance, which Fat Possum Records/Transgressive Records will release on Friday, June 16th.

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The Edinburgh International Conference Centre hosts the spectacular Cirque Eloize alongside Festival favourite Nina Conti and contemporary dance show Requiem for Aleppo as part of the Pleasance's Edinburgh Fringe programme this August. This programme marks the launch of a brand new partnership between the two venues.

Over a career now spanning nearly thirty years, Jamie Saft has established himself as one of the visionaries of contemporary American music.