John May News

This fall, COMEDY CENTRAL is looking for the best new stand-up talent in the country including the Bay Area by holding 'Up Next' A CC: Certified Talent Search through the network's Certified Clubs program. 'Up Next' A CC: Certified Talent Search will consist of comedians performing in preliminary local showcases hosted by Cobb's Comedy Club and 25 other participating Certified Clubs from September 3-23. The preliminary showcase for Cobb's Comedy Club in San Francisco will take place tonight, September 15, 7:30pm.

Having Previously Paid Tribute to Paul Simon, Cole Porter and Bobby Short to Acclaim, Singer Traces Arc of His Own Singular Life with Mix of Interpretations and Originals

Los Angeles Children's Chorus (LACC) - led by Artistic Director Anne Tomlinson and acclaimed for its pure, agile, bel canto sound that has made it one of the most in-demand children's choirs in the county - announces its 2013-14 season, entitled "Legacies Unleashed," which spotlights the music of Benjamin Britten and the English choral tradition. The chorus also presents two world premieres and a broad range of other musical genres demanding remarkable vocal versatility and technical skill from LACC's accomplished young choristers, who range in age from 6 to 18.

Recognized as a legendary pianist and composer for compositions such as 'Cantaloupe Island,' 'Maiden Voyage,' 'Watermelon Man,' 'Chameleon,' and "Rockit," Herbie Hancock has received an Academy Award for his Round Midnight film score and 14 Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year for River: The Joni Letters (2007) and two Grammy Awards for his globally collaborative The Imagine Project (2010).

With his soulful voice, trademark fedora and earthy, Southern manner, Michael Grimm charmed millions of viewers as a contestant on Season Five of NBC's popular America's Got Talent. Parlaying his substantial singer-songwriter appeal into a first-place finish, Michael took home the one-million-dollar prize and headlined the first-ever national America's Got Talent Tour. Now he's hitting the road with his Grimm's Fairytale Tour, which tells the rollercoaster story of his life in song. Opening for Grim is Austin's legendary Bill Carter.

The free ticketed concert will take place on the Great Lawn of New York's iconic Central Park, with performances by Stevie Wonder, Kings of Leon, Alicia Keys, and John Mayer on September 28, 2013.

The classical singing duo Richard and Adam, best known for their appearance on reality show Britain's Got Talent, top the UK sales chart for the fourth week in a row with their debut album, The Impossible Dream.

Tonight, August 30, at 8 p.m., folk-rock hero Brett Dennen will make his Ridgefield Playhouse debut in support of his highly anticipated fifth studio record, Smoke And Mirrors, due out this October on Atlantic Records. Since the release of his self-titled record in 2004, Dennen has amassed an incredibly loyal and musically savvy fan base.

On Friday, October 4 at 8:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage, The New York Pops, led by Music Director Steven Reineke, opens its 2013-2014 concert season at Carnegie Hall with special guest Chris Botti. The internationally renowned jazz trumpeter joins The New York Pops to perform a new spin on classic standards and other favorites. The performance will include songs such as When I Fall In Love and Emmanuel in addition to other selections from Botti's recent Grammy Award-winning album Impressions.

On October 4, 2013, The New York Pops orchestra will launch its 31st Season at Carnegie Hall with An Evening with Chris Botti. Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke - described by The New York Times as a "polished, welcoming host" who is "young and vigorous, with a playful attitude" - will lead the orchestra in a highly-anticipated opening with America's largest-selling instrumental artist, trumpeter Chris Botti. The performance will include selections such as Chopin's "Prelude in C Minor," "Emmanuel," and "When I Fall in Love" from his recent Grammy Award-winning album Impressions, as well as other popular favorites, at Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage.

CBS Interactive's award-winning webcast concert series, LIVE ON LETTERMAN, presented by AT&T, will feature indie-pop act Passion Pit performing live from the world-famous Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City and webcast on CBS.com and VEVO, Wednesday, Sept. 4 (8:00 PM, ET/5:00 PM, PT).

Smoke And Mirrors is folk-rock hero Brett Dennen's latest album due out this October on Atlantic Records. On Friday, August 30, at 8 p.m., Brett will make his Ridgefield Playhouse debut in support of this highly anticipated fifth studio album. Since the release of his self-titled record in 2004, Dennen has amassed an incredibly loyal and musically savvy fan base. Brett has appeared in a variety of major films and television shows including Grey's Anatomy and Parenthood. Special guest is singer/songwriter Broadway star Dan Mills who played country/rock guitar legend Carl Perkins in the Broadway hit Million Dollar Quartet. Brett Dennen's show marks the first in a new Playhouse series where opening acts become the headliners. Fifty Coins (Main St., Ridgefield) likes to support up-and-coming artists and will offer 10% off the dinner bill the night of this show when tickets/stubs are presented. This event is part of the Bruce Bennett Nissan LEAF Emerging Artist and Doyle Coffin Architecture Singer/Songwriter Series with media sponsor WFUV 90.7fm.

Do to unforeseeable circumstances, Katrina Rouge Productions' inaugural production and world premiere DAY AND NIGHT by local playwright Chris Morris has been canceled indefinitely.

Bergen Performing Arts Center located at 30 North Van Brunt Street in Englewood New Jersey presents Cyndi Lauper Friday October 18, 2013 and Martin Sexton Saturday January 11, 2014. Don't miss these two great shows at bergenPAC as tickets go on sale Friday August 23rd at 11AM at www.ticketmaster.com or call the Box Office at 201.227.1030.

CBS Interactive's award-winning webcast concert series, LIVE ON LETTERMAN, presented by AT&T, will feature two of the music industry's leading singer-songwriters, seven-time GRAMMY Award winner John Mayer and nine-time GRAMMY Award winner John Legend, on back-to-back nights, beginning tonight, Monday, August 19 and continuing tomorrow, Tuesday, August 20 (8:00 PM, ET/5:00 PM, PT), respectively. Performing live direct from the world-famous Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City, both LIVE ON LETTERMAN concerts will be broadcast online and available on-demand on CBS.com and VEVO.

Z2 Entertainment will present 3 nights of SOJA at the Fox Theatre on Friday, November 15th through Sunday, November 17th, 2013. Tickets will go on sale to the public on Saturday, August 24th at 12:00pm for $25.00 general admission.

Debbie Davies Band will perform at Bridge Street Live tonight, August 16, 2013 at 9:00 PM.

Talented actor, singer-songwriter and musician Josh Franklin took the time to speak with BWW about his character in 'Anything Goes', just releasing his debut pop album of all original songs, and what it's like being in shows on Broadway and on tour.

Returning to Las Vegas for a record-smashing 54th consecutive year, internationally renowned comedian, actor and entertainer Don Rickles will return to The Orleans Showroom September 28 and 29.

John Mayer and Katy Perry, who have had a very rocky and very public romance over the past year, now officially profess their love for one another in a new single titled 'Who You Love.' Get a first listen below!