Jimi Hendrix News

The following acts are performing at City Winery Chicago (1200 W. Randolph St) throughout the month. All City Winery Chicago events are open to all ages and start at 8:00 p.m., unless noted.  Tickets can be purchased by calling 312-733-WINE (9463) or by visiting www.citywinery.com/chicago.

Los Angeles based modular-synth musician Sontag released his two-track EP Overwhelmed on 15 November via Lushkills, mastered by Chris Simon (Moon Boots). Sontag has garnered support from tastemaker Youtube channels Proximity, DubstepGutter, UKF Dubstep, Monstercat: Uncaged, Nik Cooper and AirwaveMusicTV as well as press support from Earmilk, Electronic Groove and The Music Ninja. He has racked up over 10 million Youtube views, nearly 400K Soundcloud streams and 700K Spotify streams, and featured on Protohype's 'Fight To Hold' which saw BBC radio play on 1Xtra's Rewind. He has played Big Surreal, and SnowGlobe Festival as a live guest vocalist for Sirensceol.

Ambient Electronic producer Koresma released his latest single 'Snow Globe (ft. Axel Mansoor)' on 15 November via his own imprint Koresma. The track is lifted from his upcoming EP North, part of a four-part series that follows on from previous EP's East and West and boasts mixing credits by Shawn Hatfield of Audible Oddities (Amon Tobin, Tokimonsta, Eskmo, Papadosio). Koresma has seen previous support from tastemaker Youtube channels such as Mr Suicide Sheep, Fluidified, Sir Chillicious, nourish, and Ambient as well as publications such as The 405, Indie Shuffle, Acid Stag, Stereofox and Surviving The Golden Age. He has hit #1 on The Hype Machine Charts a number of times, has 250k monthly Spotify listeners with over 7 million Spotify streams, over 4.3 million Youtube views and was playlisted on Apple Music's 'Today's Chill'. The ambient electronic producer receives regular radioplay from NPR Radio's All Things Considered and The Morning Edition. Koresma has opened shows for the likes of Emancipator, Little People, CloZee, Ninja Tune artist Blockhead and STLNDRMS and he has just been selected to support Emancipator on his winter tour.

Julien's Auctions, the world-record breaking auction house, announced PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF MRS. NANCY SINATRA featuring a collection of fine art, furniture & decorative art, silver, jewelry and more owned by the legendary Hollywood couple, Frank and Nancy Sinatra Sr., during their marriage as well as items collected by Mrs. Sinatra over her long life. Over 650 lots, offered for the first time at auction, will be presented on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at Julien's Auctions Gallery in Beverly Hills and live online at juliensauctions.com. 

City Theater Company blasts through Wilmington this December with Passing Strange, the powerful rock musical by Stew. This coming-of-age story follows a young black musician's search for 'The Real' -- meaning and purpose through the creation of his art.

EagleMania a?" The World's Greatest Eagles Tribute Band, which has been thrilling audiences nationwide with their stunning five-part harmony and uncanny ability to emulate the unmistakable sound of The Eagles, makes a return tour stop at SOPAC on Friday, December 20 at 8 p.m. Tickets, priced at $28-$38, are on sale now at SOPACnow.org/eaglemania.

Prolific recording artist and acclaimed singer, songwriter and guitarist Martin Sexton (a?oeGlory Bound,a?? a?oeBlack Sheepa??) makes a highly anticipated return visit to SOPAC on Friday, December 13 at 8 p.m.

MusicWorks and Old School Square today announced a revision for the seven Classic Albums Live concerts starting this Saturday and running through April at Old School Square's outdoor Pavilion, located at 51 N. Swinton Avenue in Delray Beach. Classic Albums Live takes historic rock records and recreates them live on stage, note for note, cut for cut, relying only on the music, performed by some of the country's best touring musicians.

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, recipient of the 2019 Tony Award for Regional Theatre, has announced the appointment of Tim Bond as its new Artistic Director. Bond will join the company officially in March 2020, stepping in as Founding Artistic Director Robert Kelley winds down his 50th and final season at the helm of the theatre he created, ending one of the longest tenures in American theatre. Kelley previously announced his retirement at the conclusion of the company's current season in June 2020. Said Bond upon accepting the appointment, a?oeI am thrilled to have the opportunity to continue Robert Kelley's great work, and to lead this spirited company into its next exciting phase.a??

City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces two-time Grammy-winning jazz saxophonist Ernie Watts with Corky Siegel's Chamber Blues, Chicago's own Miki Howard, and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Friday, November 8 at noon. Tickets will be available at citywinery.com/chicago.

Julien's Auctions, the world-record breaking auction house, held its LEGENDARY WOMEN OF HOLLYWOOD auction featuring Property From The Life and Career of Marilyn Monroe today Friday, November 1 in Beverly Hills, CA in front of a spirited audience of collectors and bidders live on the floor, online and on the phone.

Julien's Auctions, the world-record breaking auction house, held its marquee two-day music auction event Icons & Idols: ROCK 'N' ROLL Friday, October 25 and Saturday, October 26 live in Hard Rock Cafe® New York and online at juliensauctions.com in front of a buzzing crowd of collectors and music fans bidding live on the floor, online and on the phone across the globe for over 700 items owned and used by a who's who of music legends including Kurt Cobain, Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Queen, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Bruce Springsteen, Elton John, Janis Joplin and more. 

Denny Laine, two-time GrammyAward winner, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, and founding member of both The Moody Blues and Paul McCartney's post-Beatles band, Wings, will bring his Moody Wing Band to The Iridium in New York City, NY for one night only on Saturday, December 7 at 8:30pm. Tickets are available now and can be purchased online at www.theiridium.com.  Tickets are $40 - $50. The Iridium is located at 1650 Broadway, New York City, NY. For more information, call 212-582-2121.

Emelin Theatre For The Performing Arts in Mamaroneck, New York announces December 2019 events

On December 3, 2019, the Colorado Music Hall of Fame presented by Comfort Dental will host the inductions of '70s rock/fusion guitarist Tommy Bolin; award-winning blues pioneer Otis Taylor; Zephyr and its dynamic lead singer, Candy Givens; Colorado legends Freddi & Henchi, a?oeThe Crown Princes of Funk;a?? legendary concert promoter Tony Spicola; and Colorado music journalist Wendy a?oeRock & Rolla?? Kale.

Berkshire Theatre Group presents the Berkshire Mountain Guitar Summit at The Colonial Theatre on Thursday, November 7 at 8pm. At 6:30pm, there will be a free Luthier's Expo in The Garage, with local and regional guitar builders showcasing their work, along with entertainment by Randy Cormier. Guitar Summit tickets are $25.

THE APOLLO, directed by Oscar® and Emmy® winner Roger Ross Williams, chronicles the legacy of New York City's landmark Apollo Theater, covering the rich history of the storied performance space over its 85 years. What began as a refuge for marginalized artists emerged as a hallowed hall of black excellence and empowerment. In the film, Williams reflects on the struggle of black lives in America, the role that art plays in that struggle, and the part the Apollo Theater continues to play in the cultural conversation.

El compositor y pianista Eugenio Toussaint (Ciudad de México, 9 de octubre de 1954-8 de febrero de 2011) dejó un importante legado, constituido por piezas de jazz y música de concierto.

For Ronnie Spector this holiday season, Winter's Eve will a?oebe her baby.a?? The Lincoln Square Business Improvement District (LS BID) announced today that the iconic Ronnie Spector and The Ronettes will headline the main stage at Dante Park (Broadway and 63rd Street) and help light up the Upper West Side at the 20th Annual Winter's Eve at Lincoln Square. New York's largest holiday festival kicks off with the Upper West Side's only tree lighting ceremony on Monday, December 2, 2019 at 5:30 p.m.

The Warner Theatre will welcome rock star, educator and music historian CARMINE APPICE for a night of storytelling, Q&A and rock 'n roll in the Nancy Marine Studio Theatre Friday, November 1 at 8 pm. The CARMINE APPICE SPEAKING EXPERIENCE will be moderated by Leslie Gold the a?oeRadioChicka??.