Swiss music ensemble Sonar will be releasing their new live album “Live At Moods” with guest soloist/texturalist David Torn on November 16, 2018 on 7d Media. It was recorded live at Moods Jazz Club in Zürich, Switzerland, on May 24th 2018.
Newly anointed EGOT winner and critically acclaimed, multi-platinum singer-songwriter John Legend has announced his first Christmas album, A LEGENDARY CHRISTMAS. The album is executive produced by Raphael Saadiq and will be released on October 26 via Columbia Records. To accompany the album, John will embark on a 25-date A LEGENDARY CHRISTMAS Tour, which includes a return engagement at Segerstrom Center for the Arts on Saturday, December 29 at 7:30 p.m. The tour kicks off on November 15 in Clearwater, FL and wraps up on December 30 in San Diego.
La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts & McCoy Rigby Entertainment present Lee Ann Womack, one of the most distinctive and decorated vocalists in modern music. This full-band performance feature tracks from her latest album "The Lonely, The Lonesome & the Gone.'
NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt is the #1 most-watched broadcast in the key demo for the month of September, winning 38 of the last 39 months, according to Nielsen Media Research data. Nightly News begins the 2018-2019 season having achieved the highest key demo advantage over the competition in seven months and was up the most across the board month-over-month.
Concord Records is pleased to announce the signing of acclaimed singer/songwriter Maggie Koerner. Originally from Shreveport and based in New Orleans, she has worked with acts like Galactic and The Revivalists, and has performed with her own band at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, Austin City Limits and Pemberton Music Festival, to name a few. Koerner is currently working on material for what will be her label debut album, scheduled for release in spring of 2019.
Bring your family and their best problem solving skills, and help Peg and Cat on their latest adventure. Based on the Emmy-winning PBS Kids show 'Peg + Cat,' Peg + Cat LIVE! comes to The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts on Sunday, March 10 at 2 pm. Tickets are on sale now to members and go on sale to the general public on Tuesday, October 9 at 10 am.
Eric Carle's story "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" has delighted generations of readers and sold more than 43 million copies worldwide since 1969. Now Eric Carle's creations "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" and other favorite characters are making their way from the page to the stage in a one-of-a-kind, live production. Generously sponsored by Amica Insurance, The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show comes to The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts on Thursday, April 4, with limited tickets available for a 10 am student matinee and a 6 pm open to the public. Tickets are on sale now to members and go on sale to the general public on Tuesday, October 9 at 10 am.
Metropolitan Entertainment and New Jersey Performing Arts Center proudly present the return of TONY BENNETT, the 19-time Grammy Award-winning musician whose music spans over six decades. Having sold out previous concerts at NJPAC, Bennett returns on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 8pm.
International advocacy organization Global Citizen today announced that headliners Janet Jackson, The Weeknd, Shawn Mendes, Cardi B, and Janelle Monae will perform at the 2018 Global Citizen Festival, the free-ticketed event on the Great Lawn in Central Park, New York City today, September 29, 2018. For the fifth consecutive year, MSNBC & Comcast NBCUniversal will air a live simulcast of the Festival on MSNBC and for the seventh consecutive year, iHeartMedia has been named the exclusive audio media partner.
Dick clark productions and ABC announced an all-star lineup of soul and gospel legends who will come together to pay homage to the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, at the "2018 American Music Awards." Gladys Knight, Ledisi, Mary Mary, Donnie McClurkin and CeCe Winans, friends of the late, luminary singer/songwriter, will take the AMAs stage for a moving tribute honoring Franklin's gospel roots and iconic gospel album, "Amazing Grace." Consulting producer for the tribute is the Emmy Award®-winning music director, composer and producer Rickey Minor. Hosted by Tracee Ellis Ross, the "2018 American Music Awards," the world's largest fan-voted awards show, will broadcast live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Tuesday, Oct. 9 at 8:00 p.m. EDT, on ABC.
Zimbabwe-born British artist KWAYE has announced his new EP, Love & Affliction, set for release on October 17th via Mind of a Genius / Warner Bros. Records. The EP features recent single “What Have You Done” plus five all new songs. KWAYE is also thrilled to announce his debut headline show at London's OMEARA on Tuesday, October 30th. Tickets are on-sale starting at 9am BST this Friday, September 28th.
The Kingdom Choir, known for their angelic and spellbinding performance at the Royal Wedding of HRH Prince Harry and Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle have announced a U.K. tour commencing in spring 2019. Tickets go on sale on 5 October 2018 at 9am at LiveNation.co.uk.
MSNBC anchors Chris Hayes, Ari Melber and Joy Reid, joined by NBC News and MSNBC correspondents Savannah Sellers and Jacob Soboroff, will host the MSNBC broadcast of the 2018 GLOBAL CITIZEN FESTIVAL on Saturday, September 29th. Live MSNBC coverage will begin at 3 pm ET and will include behind-the-scenes access to the festival and interviews with performers, influencers, dignitaries and change-makers. This marks the fifth consecutive year that MSNBC & Comcast NBCUniversal will act as the premier media sponsor of the festival and will air a live simulcast on MSNBC and MSNBC.com.
With a career that encompasses five Grammy Awards, numerous chart successes and personal and professional accolades, as well as collaborations with some of the world's most prominent artists, Michael McDonald remains an enduring force in popular music. The singer brings his Season of Peace: Holiday & Hits Tour to The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts on December 6 at 8 pm. Tickets are on sale now to theatre members and go on sale to the general public on Friday, September 28 at 10 am.
The American Theatre Wing announced today that its annual Gala, which honored newly minted EGOT recipient Andrew Lloyd Webber last night at Cipriani 42nd Street, raised a record breaking total of $1,652,502 in support of the Wing's programs and the Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative Legacy Fund, breaking all previous records.
Tyler Bacon, President and CEO of Position Music today announced the promotion of Wendy Griffiths to the position of EVP of Synch & Creative Marketing for the Los Angeles based company.
Sergio Mendes, “the man who put go-go boots on Brazilian music and brought it to the world,” (Billboard) will make a rare Los Angeles appearance when he brings his vivacious bossa nova to The Soraya on Saturday evening, October 27 at 8:00pm. A giant in his genre, Mendes has recorded more than 35 albums over a nearly six-decade career thus far. Joining him to open the evening will be French-Chilean singer Ana Tijoux who debuts her new project, Roja y Negro, new album of acoustic guitar celebrating Latin American folk music. With Mendes and Tijoux on stage, two generations of Latin American artists will share their passion both for traditional and popular music.