Jimmy Buffett News

Named after the only children's book acclaimed Southern author Eudora Welty ever wrote, Mississippi based pop/rock band, The Shoe Birds, released their debut record, 'Southern Gothic', this week on WaxSaw Records.

Warner/Chappell Music (WCM), the music publishing arm of Warner Music Group, today announced it has signed a worldwide publishing agreement with singer/songwriter Eric Paslay. Paslay has penned No. 1 singles for Jake Owen, Rascal Flatts, Love and Theft and the Eli Young Band, while his own self-titled debut album produced three Top 20 singles, including the No. 1 hit 'Friday Night.'

The Houston Symphony and Principal POPS Conductor Michael Krajewski will be presenting the world premiere of The Paintjam Concert Experience this weekend, May 22-24 at Jones Hall.

ABC and dick clark productions have announced that the "2015 Billboard Music Awards" is set to return to ABC and will be broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on SUNDAY, MAY 17 at 8p.m., ET.

HOUSTON (May 15, 2015) – The Houston Symphony and Principal POPS Conductor Michael Krajewski will be presenting the world premiere of The Paintjam Concert Experience on May 22-24 at Jones Hall.

The program features internationally-acclaimed Houston-based speed painter, Dan Dunn, as he brings music to life in a highly visual and spontaneous presentation. Using paint, sand, glass and canvas, Dan choreographs his theatrical performances to music at astonishing speed. On May 22, 23 and 24, Dan is expected to create eight works of art inspired by the sounds of the orchestra featuring songs like Tyzik's The Great Westerns Suite, Bohemian Rhapsody, music from Gladiator, John Lennon's Imagine, selections from Ravel's Mother Goose, and more. Additionally, one lucky audience member will be selected at random to participate in an on-stage activity with Dan.

The SongDoor 2015 International Songwriting Competition is now open for submissions. Awards will be given to entrants in six categories. Complete information is available at http://songdoor.com.

Olympia Entertainment is excited to announce the return of Jimmy Buffett and The Coral Reefer Band to downtown Detroit for one night only at the new West Riverfront Park, located along the Detroit riverfront at Jefferson and 10th Street, on Thursday, June 25 at 8 p.m., as part of Jimmy Buffett's 'Workin' n' Playin' Tour 2015. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

As if having the premier Neil Diamond tribute band at the Alhambra Theatre & Dining isn't enough, it was announced this morning by Managing Partner, Craig Smith that the Saturday evening and matinee shows on May 9 will be filmed live by an international film crew making a documentary about the popularity of tribute bands. The Alhambra launched its Alhambra After Dark music series in 2014 and has featured tributes to Elvis Presley, the Rat Pack, Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton, Jimmy Buffett and many others.

ABC and dick clark productions have announced that the "2015 Billboard Music Awards" is set to return to ABC and will be broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on SUNDAY, MAY 17 at 8p.m., ET.

SiriusXM announced today that Pitbull will perform at Harlem's world famousApollo Theaterfor the first time at a special invitation-only concert for SiriusXM subscribers onTuesday, May 19 at 8:00 pm ET.

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts is pleased to continue rekindling the popular “Fireside Sessions with Nancy Atlas and a special guest” this March. After sold out concerts in January, the March concerts will again feature a special guest for each show every Friday of the month. All concerts start at 8 pm. Tickets are $20 and available online at www.baystreet.org or by calling the Bay Street Theater Box Office at 631-725-9500, open Tuesday through Saturday 11 am to 5 pm. The concerts are sponsored by Dan's Papers.

Bay Street Theater and the Sag Harbor Center for the Arts is pleased to rekindle the popular 'Fireside Sessions with Nancy Atlas and a special guest' this January and March. The concerts will feature a special guest for each show every Today in both January and March. And back by popular demand, violinist extraordinaire, Randi Fishenfeld, will return with Nancy as her special guest for two shows today and Saturday, January 23 & 24. All concerts start at 8 pm. Media sponsor is Dan's Papers.

THE WHO will perform their first U.S. festival appearance in more than 40 years at this year's New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell

The Grand 1894 Opera House will present country-rocker Jerry Jeff Walker, tonight, December 27, 2014 at 8 pm. Tickets may be purchased at The Grand's Box Office, 2020 Postoffice Street, by calling 409.765.1894, 800.821.1894, or online at www.thegrand.com.

Bay Street Theater and the Sag Harbor Center for the Arts is pleased to rekindle the popular 'Fireside Sessions with Nancy Atlas and a special guest' this January and March. The concerts will feature a special guest for each show every Friday in both January and March. And back by popular demand, violinist extraordinaire, Randi Fishenfeld, will return with Nancy as her special guest for two shows on Friday and Saturday, January 23 & 24. All concerts start at 8 pm. Media sponsor is Dan's Papers.

MSG Network today announced “The Garden's Defining Moments,” a special 20-part television event presented by SAP, celebrating some of the greatest moments at Madison Square Garden spanning the legendary venue's more than 135-year history.

The Peter Mayer Group is coming to the region bringing the 14th annual national Christmas Show, Stars & Promises: Evergreen. Playing a blend of traditional favorites and original Christmas compositions, this unique musical journey of story and song is not to be missed. Mayer's dynamic ensemble uses a wide variety of folk, world music, rock, and jazz styling to accompany his virtuosic voice and guitar work, creating a musical journey of stories and songs. "The concert features music for the Christmas journey. A song to travel roads old and new to the peace and joy of Christmas, and share a song of hope to lead us on," says a release announcing the tour.

Southern Ground and Atlantic Records have announced the release of Zac Brown Band's first ever career anthology, 'GREATEST HITS SO FAR...' The 14-track collection is available everywhere today.

The Grand 1894 Opera House will present country-rocker Jerry Jeff Walker, Saturday, December 27, 2014 at 8 pm. Tickets may be purchased at The Grand's Box Office, 2020 Postoffice Street, by calling 409.765.1894, 800.821.1894, or online at www.thegrand.com.