John May News

FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed "Best of New York" by New York Magazine and "an invaluable New York institution" by The New York Post will continue its Winter/Spring 2012 season with the debut of Emmy nominated dancer and singer, MARK BALLAS. The show will celebrate the release of Mark's debut album "HurtLoveBox." With guitar influences ranging from Kurt Cobain, Paco de Lucia, Gypsy Kings, John Mayer and Eric Clapton, the recording is an intimate, personal journey of the trials and tribulations of life and relationships. His rhythmic style and soulful melodies showcase his talent not only as an accomplished singer, but also as a skilled guitar player. The show will run for one night only - Sunday, January 29 - at the Loews Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue at 61st Street).

Joe's Pub has announced the following upcoming performances.

Joe's Pub has announced the following upcoming events.

Ryan O'Connor, the YouTube star who brought his show 'Ryan O'Connor Eats His Feelings' to the Laurie Beechman this spring, was married in December. View the couple's first dance, with Shoshana Bean performing Bruno Mars' 'Just the Way You Are,' below!

Berkshire Theatre Group has announced the programming for their newest performance space, The Garage, in the lobby of The Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield.

Grammy Award-nominated recording artist Drake, British superstar Jessie J, NBC's 'The Voice' musician coach and three-time Grammy nominee Blake Shelton, 'The Voice' musician coach and Grammy Award-nominated artist Cee Lo Green, NBC's 'Smash' star Megan Hilty, four-time Grammy-winning band The Roots and 15-time Grammy Award winner Tony Bennett will help usher in 2012 on 'NBC's New Year's Eve with Carson Daly.'

Chris Botti to perform in concert at The Bushnell, August 1.

It is an annual gathering, dating back 1991-Mark Hummel assembles some of the finest blues musicians and, in a tribute to the mighty harmonica, takes them out on the road.

Grammy Award-nominated recording artist Drake, British superstar Jessie J, NBC's 'The Voice' musician coach and three-time Grammy nominee Blake Shelton, 'The Voice' musician coach and Grammy Award-nominated artist Cee Lo Green, NBC's 'Smash' star Megan Hilty, four-time Grammy-winning band The Roots and 15-time Grammy Award winner Tony Bennett will help usher in 2012 on 'NBC's New Year's Eve with Carson Daly.'

Grammy Award-nominated recording artist Drake, British superstar Jessie J, NBC's 'The Voice' musician coach and three-time Grammy nominee Blake Shelton, 'The Voice' musician coach and Grammy Award-nominated artist Cee Lo Green, NBC's 'Smash' star Megan Hilty, four-time Grammy-winning band The Roots and 15-time Grammy Award winner Tony Bennett will help usher in 2012 on 'NBC's New Year's Eve with Carson Daly.'

Joe's Pub has announced the following upcoming events.

Joe's Pub has announced the following upcoming events.

Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, is bringing the box set experience to music lovers of all ages and tastes this holiday season with the release of incredible value-packed career-spanning collections available in both the physical and digital realms at special holiday-only prices.

MultiStages will present the world premiere of TEMPLE OF THE SOULS, with book & libretto by Anita Velez-Mitchell, music composed by Dean Landon & Anika Paris, orchestrations & arrangements by Dean Landon & additional lyrics by Anika Paris.

Since the release of his 2004 critically acclaimed CD When I Fall In Love, Chris Botti has become the largest selling American instrumental artist. His success has crossed over to audiences usually reserved for pop music and his ongoing association with PBS has led to four #1 Jazz Albums, as well as multiple Gold, Platinum & Grammy Awards.

MultiStages will present the world premiere of TEMPLE OF THE SOULS, with book & libretto by Anita Velez-Mitchell, music composed by Dean Landon & Anika Paris, orchestrations & arrangements by Dean Landon & additional lyrics by Anika Paris.

Joe's Pub has announced its upcoming events.

Below, see Shoshana Bean singing with Melanie Nyema, Luke Edgemon, Kyle Bolden and Brandon K. Brown to Adele's Rolling in the Deep!

Last year Jimmy Kimmel declared November 17 - National UnFriend Day (NUD). NUD is a holiday dedicated to giving Facebook users the opportunity to 'unfriend' people without any guilt. This annual event was created to weed out people on Facebook whom users wouldn't usually have contact with in their day to day lives, reserving the connection only for true friends.

Joe's Pub has announced its upcoming events.