John May News

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts announces the bulk of its 2011-2012 season at The Barns at Wolf Trap, Wolf Trap's sophisticated yet casual indoor venue that provides a distinctively intimate experience with the arts and boasts some of the finest acoustics in the Mid-Atlantic region. While the following represents the bulk of the season, there will be several additions and revisions throughout the fall.

Wolf Trap Features International Rock Stars INXS with Berlin; Incendiary Classic Rock during An Evening with Steve Miller Band; and Six Performances of the Tony Award-winning Guys and Dolls

Singer-songwriter, Rachael Yamagata, will release Chesapeake, her first studio album in three years on October 11, 2011.

Legendary performer Tony Bennett celebrates a milestone birthday on August 3rd when he turns 85. But 'the best is yet to come' with news that the singer has just completed recording with Lady Gaga and Aretha Franklin for his highly anticipated DUETS II CD adding to a celebrated list of artists previously announced including Michael Buble, Norah Jones, John Mayer, Queen Latifah, Carrie Underwood, Amy Winehouse and many others.

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Multiple Grammy Award-winning musical sensations Tony Bennett and Carrie Underwood will perform on the second season premiere of BLUE BLOODS, Friday, Sept. 23 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

Multiple Grammy Award-winning musical sensations Tony Bennett and Carrie Underwood will perform on the second season premiere of BLUE BLOODS, Friday, Sept. 23 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

The Open Fist Theatre Company presents their third FIRST LOOK FESTIVAL OF NEW PLAYS, with new works written by D. Tucker Smith, Shoshana Bean, Eydie Faye, Laura Richardson, Rebecca Sue Haber, Philip William Brock, Richard Manley, Jesse Bernstein, Jim Bontempo.

On July 12th pediped® footwear announced a $15,000 grant donation to the VH1 Save the Music Foundation in support of instrumental music education. pediped® footwear's goal is to give back to children in need and their generous donation to the VH1 Save The Music Foundation will bring the organization one step closer to achieving their goal of ensuring that no child be deprived of the opportunity to experience a complete education that includes music.

The Sopranos' Ray Abruzzo is set to head up the cast of D. Tucker Smith's Quake at the Open Fist Theatre in Hollywood.

Open Fist Theatre Company is gearing up for its third First Look Festival of Plays which is a two month celebration of contemporary American theatre and music. Eight new works will be represented in production or in staged reading/concert format. According to musicalsinla.com, the festival will include a workshop production of the new musical DEAR JOHN MAYER with music and lyrics by Shoshana Bean and book by Eydie Faye.

Michael Martinez and Talent In Motion are proud to announce that vocalist Claire Randall has been added to An Evening of Music and Comedy VIII at Don't Tell Mama on Monday, June 13th at 7pm. This showcase and variety show will feature singer Shayna Albertson, singer Maria Noe, recording artist John Virag, and singer/songwriter Ramzi.

Michael Martinez and Talent In Motion are proud to present An Evening of Music and Comedy VIII at Don't Tell Mama on Monday, June 13th at 7pm.

Nominations in 26 competitive categories for the American Theatre Wing's 65th Annual Antoinette Perry 'Tony' Awards were announced May 3, 2011 by Tony Award winning actor Matthew Broderick and Tony Award winning actress Anika Noni Rose, at the Tony Award Nominations Announcement sponsored by IBM.

In June 2010, Eric Clapton gathered a veritable Who's Who of the world's most talented guitar players at the third Crossroads Guitar Festival, an 11-hour celebration of the six-string that attracted a sold-out crowd of more than 27,000 music fans to Chicago's Toyota Park.

According to published reports, Lady Gaga is the latest musician added to the list of those collaborating with Tony Bennett. For his new album 'Duets II,' Bennett will sing with such artists as Mariah Carey, Aretha Franklin, Amy Winehouse, Michael Bublé and John Mayer.

Michael Martinez and Talent In Motion are proud to announce that vocalist Claire Randall has been added to An Evening of Music and Comedy VIII at Don't Tell Mama on Monday, June 13th at 7pm. This showcase and variety show will feature singer Shayna Albertson, singer Maria Noe, recording artist John Virag, and singer/songwriter Ramzi.

Seattle Theatre Group (STG) announces the following concerts going on sale this week.

The Iridium gets bluesy this June, when North Mississippi Allstars, Robert Randolph, Elvin Bishop, and more all hit the historic Manhattan music destination.

Jonathan "Sugarfoot" Moffett and Alex Al were the foundation of the band for what would have been a historical epic world tour, and they have not done an event together since then.