The University Musical Society (UMS), under the leadership of President Matthew VanBesien, today announces its 140th season in 2018-19 with an initial slate of 40 performances and events. One of the country's most acclaimed performing arts presenters, UMS honors its past by showcasing respected ensembles and performers with whom it has enjoyed rich relationships, and fully embraces the future as initiator, incubator, and accelerator for innovative new works and projects. This potent combination infuses the anniversary season with dynamic and diverse voices and perspectives featuring artists at the top of their game - celebrating the canon, taking risks, moving genres in new directions, disrupting stereotypes, and surprising audiences.
The McCallum Theatre announced today its new lineup as it begins its fourth decade of presenting world-class artists and entertainers for Coachella Valley audiences. The new season includes McCallum debuts, iconic superstars, family-friendly entertainment, holiday sensations, with some mariachi, Bollywood, ballet, comedy and entertaining geography lessons all part of a very full and exciting season that also presents an outstanding roster of Broadway favorites.
AEG Presents announced this morning the full 2018 lineup for its 60th Summer Concert Series at The Mountain Winery. This year's shows will run from May 27 through September 30 and include legendary performers and top-notch talent across many genres in music and comedy. Returning icons gracing The Mountain Winery's legendary summer stage include Willie Nelson with Alison Krauss, Tony Bennett, Pretenders, Alanis Morissette, The Original Wailers, Los Lobos, Norah Jones, Lyle Lovett and The Roots. New performers include Roger Daltrey, O.A.R., The Rascals and the comedy duo #IMOMSOHARD.
City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces Joan Armatrading the first female UK artist to debut at #1 on the Billboards Blues charts, the King of Newgrass multi-instrumentalist Sam Bush and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Thursday, January 25 at noon except for Joan Armatrading which will go on sale to the public on Thursday, February 1 at noon. All tickets will be available at citywinery.com/chicago.
Esteemed Grammy-nominated guitarist, composer and performer TOMMY EMMANUEL today (1/19) released his new ACCOMPLICE ONE collaborations album on CGP Sounds and distributed by Thirty Tigers. Debuting at #1 on the iTunes Jazz Albums chart on a wave of praise
Esteemed Grammy-nominated guitarist, composer and performer TOMMY EMMANUEL today (1/5) released the official music video for 'Djangology' featuring Frank Vignola and Vinny Raniolo, from his upcoming ACCOMPLICE ONE collaborations album due out January 19.
City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces internationally acclaimed fado singer Ana Moura, one-man band Howie Day and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Thursday, January 4 at noon at citywinery.com/chicago.
City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces influential British band The English Beat, comic Heather McDonald, singer/songwriter Case ( Touch Me, Tease Me ) and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Thursday, December 21 at noon at citywinery.com/chicago.
String Quartet ETHEL, known for their enlivened playing and consistently groundbreaking redefinition of concert music, announces their upcoming Winter/Spring 2018 season. Described as an adventurous quartet with a rock band's zest by the New York Times and deemed a genre unto itself by the Village Voice, ETHEL's new season offers the world premiere of Circus: Wandering Cityin Sarasota, Florida.
Esteemed Grammy-nominated guitarist, composer and performerTOMMY EMMANUEL yesterday (11/30) unveiled the official music video for 'Looking Forward To The Past' featuring Rodney Crowell with No Depression.
The holidays are officially here at Blue Note Hawaii and December kicks them off with an epic series with local legend Henry Kapono with his Back in the Day; The Songs of C&K shows.
The holidays are officially here at Blue Note Hawaii and December kicks them off with an epic series with local legend Henry Kapono with his Back in the Day; The Songs of C&K shows. Next up are more local favorites ManoaDNA and Danny and Nicholas Kaleikini. Average White Band returns by popular demand followed by Willie K and a celebration of Frank Sinatra's birthday with the Mike Lewis Big Band. Robert Cazimero continues his residency followed by the incomparable Herb Alpert and Lani Hall. Donavon Frankenreiter returns for three nights, followed by Jake Shimabukuro and a heart-warming Charlie Brown Christmas show. It wouldn't be New Year's without the much-anticipated return of legendary jazz saxophonist Kenny G.
Esteemed Grammy-nominated guitarist, composer and performerTOMMY EMMANUEL yesterday (11/14) partnered with Rolling Stone Country to premiere 'Borderline' featuring Amanda Shires.
November at Blue Note Hawaii kicks off with one of the most influential saxophonists of our time GRAMMY Award-winner David Sanborn. Next up is a member of jazz royalty Delfeayo Marsalis along with his quintet and rounding out the lineup of international artists is jazz pianist Keiko Matsui. The stellar lineup of local artists is a who's who of Hawaiian music including Ka'imi Hanano'eau and the incomparable Jake Shimabukuro. Mid-month brings George Kahumoku Jr. & Bobby Ingano ft. Timmy Abrigo and Willie K. Audiences will be treated to one night only with Broadway songstress Loretta Ables Sayre. Thanksgiving week is a celebration with Anuhea & Friends, featuring special guest appearances by Lana Kei, Kimi Miner, Kamakakehau Fernandez, Mahi Crabbe and Paula Fuga. The month wraps up with performances by Hoku Zuttermeister, Ron Artis II and another not-to-be-missed series as Henry Kapono Presents: Back in the Day; The Songs of C&K featuring Gaylord Holomalia, Johnny Valentine, Blayne Asing, and Alx Kawakami.
Live @ Benaroya Hall dazzles with more than a dozen new lectures and concerts this winter and spring. Tickets for Alan Cumming, Ang lique Kidjo, Fran Lebowitz, Jake Shimabukuro, The Wailin' Jennys, Howard Jones and L nasa will go on sale Friday, November 3, at 10am. All other tickets are available now. Additional spring and summer shows for the 2018 season will be announced in late January. Tickets for most shows listed are on sale now, prices vary. Visit www.benaroyahall.org or call (206) 215-4747.
Today, Luther Burbank Center for the Arts (LBC) announced four new live music events to go on sale on Friday, November 3, days before the Center reopens its doors on Monday, November 6.
Esteemed Grammy-nominated guitarist, composer and performerTOMMY EMMANUEL yesterday (10/26) teamed up with GuitarWorld.com to premiere '(Sittin' On) The Dock of The Bay' featuring J.D. Simo. The spirited rendition of the Otis Redding staple is the lead single from EMMANUEL's recently announced duets album, ACCOMPLICE ONE.
Esteemed Grammy-nominated guitarist, composer and performer TOMMY EMMANUEL announced a duets album, ACCOMPLICE ONE. The 16-track collaborative album features guest artists such as Jason Isbell, Mark Knopfler, Rodney Crowell, Jerry Douglas, Amanda Shires, Ricky Skaggs, David Grisman and more with a release date set for Friday, January 19 via CGP Sounds and distributed by Thirty Tigers.
