WOODY GUTHRIE AT 100! LIVE AT THE KENNEDY CENTER pays homage to the artistry of American folk musician Woody Guthrie. This new CD+DVD commemorative package captures the historic all-star concert staged in his honor last October in Washington, DC.
WOODY GUTHRIE AT 100! LIVE AT THE KENNEDY CENTER pays homage to the artistry of American folk musician Woody Guthrie. This new CD+DVD commemorative package captures the historic all-star concert staged in his honor last October in Washington, DC.
Cohen & Grigsby, a business law firm with headquarters in Pittsburgh, PA and an office in Naples, FL, is pleased to exhibit the work of students from the Pittsburgh's Magnet School for the Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) in the C&G Gallery this spring. Titled 'Tomorrow/Today: The Students of CAPA,' the exhibit features the work of 15 CAPA students. The three-month art exhibit will begin with an invitation-only reception on April 10, 2013 where invited guests will have the opportunity to meet the students and view their works. The reception will take place at the C&G Gallery, located in the reception area of the firm's Pittsburgh headquarters (EQT Plaza, 625 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA).
The 29th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering -the nation's greatest celebration of the American West, its people, culture and traditions-will take place today, January 28 to February 2, 2013, in Elko, Nevada. Produced by the Western Folklife Center, the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering features performances of poetry and music from the cowboy and ranching occupation, but also presents exhibitions, films, workshops, dances and discussions-all centered on land-based culture in the American West, its traditional arts and the challenges it faces in the 21st century.
The 29th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering -the nation's greatest celebration of the American West, its people, culture and traditions-will take place January 28 to February 2, 2013, in Elko, Nevada. Produced by the Western Folklife Center, the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering features performances of poetry and music from the cowboy and ranching occupation, but also presents exhibitions, films, workshops, dances and discussions-all centered on land-based culture in the American West, its traditional arts and the challenges it faces in the 21st century.
Arlo Guthrie will play the Colonial on November 16 at 8pm to honor his father, Woody Guthrie, and all that he contributed to Folk Music. For this concert only, Arlo will be accompanied by his family, to celebrate Woody Guthrie's life and music.
'Culminating a lifelong love affair with America,' Jovanotti (Lorenzo Cherubini) is now engaging professionally with the U.S. as never before. ATO Records is determined to introduce American audiences to him with today's release of Italia 1988-2012, a career retrospective including four new tracks. In September, the Tuscan artist, who has sold over five million albums in his native Italy, takes up residence in New York. In October, he will tour this country, performing in sizable venues nationwide. Please see below for an itinerary including the fall tour and shows this month in San Francisco (at Outside Lands Music Festival), Vancouver, Seattle and Portland, OR.
The 2011 Bonnaroo performance by the polyglot Tuscan artist Jovanotti (nee Lorenzo Cherubini) won over American live music fans, critics and industry alike. Among those taken by Jovanotti's artistry and charisma was the leadership of ATO Records, which will introduce American audiences to him with Italia 1988-2012, a career retrospective including four new tracks, on August 7. This is the artist's first physical album of studio recordings to be released in the U.S., and the first time much of the material has been released here in any format.
The Hartt School of the University of Hartford presents a Collaborative Concert of American Music featuring great American musical treasures, as well as selections from Hartt's newly acquired Jack Elliott Collection, on Friday, April 20, at 7:30 PM in Millard Auditorium. This celebration of American music features the Hartt Symphony Orchestra, along with students from the Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz, and special guests John Clayton and Hartt alumnus Michael Barrett, as well as remarks by Hartt alumna and Grammy award-winning entertainer Dionne Warwick. Please call the University of Hartford Box Office at 860.768.4228 or 800.274.8587 or visit www.hartford.edu/hartt for tickets and up-to-date scheduling information for all performances. Admission is $20 with discounts for seniors, students, and groups.
The Hartt School of the University of Hartford presents a Collaborative Concert of American Music featuring great American musical treasures, as well as selections from Hartt's newly acquired Jack Elliott Collection, on Friday, April 20, at 7:30 PM in Millard Auditorium. This celebration of American music features the Hartt Symphony Orchestra, along with students from the Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz, and special guests John Clayton and Hartt alumnus Michael Barrett, as well as remarks by Hartt alumna and Grammy award-winning entertainer Dionne Warwick. Please call the University of Hartford Box Office at 860.768.4228 or 800.274.8587 or visit www.hartford.edu/hartt for tickets and up-to-date scheduling information for all performances. Admission is $20 with discounts for seniors, students, and groups.
The Hartt School has announced the following upcoming events.
The 28th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering-the nation's greatest celebration of the American West, its people, culture and traditions-will take place January 30 to February 4, 2012, in Elko, Nevada.
The 28th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering-the nation's greatest celebration of the American West, its people, culture and traditions-will take place January 30 to February 4, 2012, in Elko, Nevada.
The Hartt School 2011-2012 Instrumental Studies Division performance schedule begins.
The Hartt School announces highlights of its 2011-2012 Instrumental Studies Division performance schedule.
Announcing Lær's Last Prayer devised and directed by Stephen F. Murray.
Announcing Lær's Last Prayer devised and directed by Stephen F. Murray.
What do Hungarians and the Blues have in common with the cowboy poetry and music of the American West? Find out at the 27th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, the nation's largest and oldest annual assembly of cowboy poets, musicians and devotees of the American West, January 24-29, 2011, in Elko, Nevada.
Bob Dylan, the celebrated Minnesota singer-songwriter-musician, will be the next prestigious artist honored by the Minnesota Walk of Fame, a new, ongoing initiative to recognize Minnesotans who have earned national and international acclaim in the entertainment industry.
Bob Dylan, the celebrated Minnesota singer-songwriter-musician, will be the next prestigious artist honored by the Minnesota Walk of Fame, a new, ongoing initiative to recognize Minnesotans who have earned national and international acclaim in the entertainment industry.
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