John May News

Diana Landis, a noted conductor and music educator, has been appointed director of Los Angeles Children's Chorus' (LACC) Apprentice Choir. LACC Artistic Director Anne Tomlinson announced her appointment, which marks Landis' return to the chorus after a 10-year absence during which time she taught music in various capacities in Orange County. She replaces Larissa Donnelly, who relocated with her family to Texas.

Talk Show Listings For Friday, July 20

The RRazz Room, San Francisco's premier nightclub, will welcome back CLAYON BRYANT for his new show "Out Of The Shadow" celebrating the release of his debut CD.

Joe's Pub has announced its upcoming performances, tonight, July 16 through July 22, 2012, including 'All Aboard the Soul Train: A Tribute to Don Cornelius,' Tori Scott, Jeff LeBlanc, Carolyn Wonderland, Our Hit Parade, David Dondero, Amy LaVere, Josh Rouse, Eleni Mandell, Batz, Howard Fishman, Amber Martin, Quarteto Olinda and Pedro Moraes. See full details below!

Talk Show Listings For Friday, July 20

The artists present "Die Jahrhundertwende," a program featuring songs by two of the last great romantic Lieder composers (Wolf and Brahms) and two pioneers of modernity (Schoenberg and Berg). Along with two less famous but exceptionally interesting transitional figures (Zemlinsky and Pfitzner), the program explores the astonishing variety in German Song during this pivotal 15 years.

CMT presents a first of its kind CMT CROSSROADS event, CMT CROSSROADS: JOE WALSH & FRIENDS, featuring the legendary rocker and guitarist Joe Walsh, onstage with friends from country music including Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, Sara Evans, Luke Bryan and Hunter Hayes as well as Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top.

Joe's Pub has announced its upcoming performances, July 16-22, 2012, including 'All Aboard the Soul Train: A Tribute to Don Cornelius,' Tori Scott, Jeff LeBlanc, Carolyn Wonderland, Our Hit Parade, David Dondero, Amy LaVere, Josh Rouse, Eleni Mandell, Batz, Howard Fishman, Amber Martin, Quarteto Olinda and Pedro Moraes. See full details below!

Grammy Award-winning jazz trumpeter Chris Botti arrives in Manila for a concert at Newport Performing Arts Theatre, Resorts World Manila tomorrow, June 19 at 8 p.m.

Fuse, the national music television network of The Madison Square Garden Company, announced that pop vocal sensations, The Wanted, would return to the U.S. for a special performance at the Beacon Theatre tonight, June 14th at 8 pm ET. For fans who can't make the show, Fuse is bringing The Wanted live and in HD to TV screens across the nation. "Fuse Presents: The Wanted Live from the Beacon Theatre" will feature songs from the band's US self-titled debut EP, including the hit singles "Glad You Came" and "Chasing the Sun."

Fuse, the national music television network of The Madison Square Garden Company, announced today that pop vocal sensations, The Wanted, will return to the U.S. for a special performance at the Beacon Theatre on June 14th at 8 pm ET.

CMT presents a first of its kind CMT CROSSROADS event, CMT CROSSROADS: JOE WALSH & FRIENDS, featuring the legendary rocker and guitarist Joe Walsh, onstage with friends from country music including Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, Sara Evans, Luke Bryan and Hunter Hayes as well as Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top.

Pianist Michael Mizrahi and violist Nadia Sirota will each present works from their new albums during a special evening at New York City's (le) Poisson Rouge on Tuesday, June 12th.

Late night talk show host Conan O'Brien will make his first visit to the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN in 13 years when he appears on the broadcast tonight, May 17 (11:35 PM-12:37 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

Late night talk show host Conan O'Brien will make his first visit to the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN in 13 years when he appears on the broadcast Thursday, May 17 (11:35 PM-12:37 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

Legendary Rolling Stones guitarist and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Mick Taylor makes a rare NYC appearance for a week of shows at The Iridium, beginning tonight, May 9 and running through May 14. The final night of the run will mark the launch of 'Guitar World & The Iridium Present,' a new monthly series highlighting the world's best guitarists performing with The Les Paul Trio. Tickets are on-sale today, with an exclusive pre-sale available to fans of The Iridium on Facebook: http://on.fb.me/yzOqIV

Knowing chuckles sputter throughout the audience during the world premiere of Will Eno's THE REALISTIC JONESES at Yale Rep. The story is about everything - and nothing - just like the dialogue, but sooner or later you recognize a character you know, or perhaps yourself, and suddenly the seemingly pointless conversation hits home like it was fired at a bullseye.

Benny Marchant's newest single "Back To Life" has been chosen to be played in the May 25th release of the Peck/Branded Pictures Entertainment feature film Crooked Arrows.

Pianist Michael Mizrahi and violist Nadia Sirota will each present works from their new albums during a special evening at New York City's (le) Poisson Rouge on Tuesday, June 12th.

GRAMMYS on The Hill honorees include U.S. Representative Howard Berman (D-Calif.) and eight-time GRAMMY winner John Mayer. The event will be hosted by NBC News correspondent Luke Russert with special guests including folk/rock artist Donovan, blues legend and six-time GRAMMY winner Buddy Guy, Cheap Trick lead guitarist Rick Nielsen, songwriter Monty Powell (Lady Antebellum, Keith Urban, Martina McBride), Secretary of Health and Human Services Sec. Kathleen Sebelius,Recording Academy President/CEO Neil Portnow, and Recording Academy Chair Emeritus and five-time GRAMMY winner Jimmy Jam, and musical surprises.