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THE CRICKETS to Celebrate 65th Anniversary of First Hit
by Marissa Tomeo - Jan 8, 2022


The Crickets will celebrate the 65th anniversary of their very first hit song this year, “That’ll Be The Day,” the iconic rock and roll classic written by Buddy Holly and Jerry Allison (produced by Norman Petty, who also received songwriting credit). To help kick off the yearlong celebration, CBS Sunday Morning will air a profile on the band on January 9, 2022.

Robert Allen Announces Remastered '21st Century Rock 'n Roll' Album
by Michael Major - Jan 7, 2022


The album features the talents of Max Weinberg and Garry Tallent from the legendary E Street Band, along with Steve Holley and Paul Page from Ian Hunter’s Rant Band. Plus, listen to 'DownTown Mystic (feat. Max Weinberg & Garry Tallent)'. The album is now available for pre-order here.

Elliah Heifetz Announces 'First Generation American' Album
by Michael Major - Jan 7, 2022


Heifetz recorded with an all-star band of legendary musicians including Dennis Crouch (Time Jumpers), Jeff Taylor (Time Jumpers), Jimmy Lester (Los Straitjackets), Jack Lawr​​ence (Raconteurs), and JJ Tourville (Deslondes.) Not long after, the record was mixed by Tokic and mastered by Americana veteran John Baldwin. Listen to the lead single now!

Old Crow Medicine Show to Return With New Album 'Paint This Town'
by Michael Major - Dec 8, 2021


The band also shares a music video for the album’s title track “Paint This Town,” a swinging anthem that fully embodies the band’s carefree troublemaking over the last two decades. The video was directed by Travis Nicholson and turns back time to show younger versions of the band's six members. Watch the music video and pre-order the album now!

Pelican Café to Launch New Dinner & Music Series Next Month with Carole J. Bufford & Peter Calo
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2021


The exciting inaugural show in this new four-part cabaret series will feature the very popular and much in demand Carole J. Bufford, one of the most sought after young performers in the New York cabaret and jazz scene.  

Pelican Café Launches New Cabaret Series Beginning in January 2022
by Stephi Wild - Nov 9, 2021


Mark Frangione, the Owner/Chef of the popular restaurant Café Pelican, today announced the launch of an exciting new cabaret series at his award-winning restaurant, located at 612 US-1 in Lake Park (33403).

Live at the Eccles to Present SLASH Featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2021


Live at the Eccles will present SLASH featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at the Eccles Theater on Main Street in downtown Salt Lake City. ArtTix is the official source for tickets for Live at the Eccles events. All fans must present proof of COVID vaccination or a negative test to attend this show.  

Q&A's Tony Quarrington + Zoey Adams Serve Up A Big, Delicious Song Buffet With New 'Demo Listen Derby' Album
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 19, 2021


How exciting and enduringly accessible can roots music be? Highly prolific Canadian roots and jazz duo Q&A have a very tasty, home-cooked answer for you with the veritable buffet of songs they're serving with their new album, Demo Listen Derby - available now via Sonic Peach Music.

BWW Review: With SOUVENIRS, A TRIBUTE TO THE SONGS OF JOHN PRINE, Marissa Mulder Fills Birdland Theater With Rarified Air
by Stephen Mosher - Oct 5, 2021


In her tribute show to John Prine, Marissa Mulder presents the genre (and John), perfected.

Christina Bianco to Perform Farewell Show A LOT TO UNPACK at Birdland Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 27, 2021


BIRDLAND THEATER will present Christina Bianco in her new show “A Lot to Unpack” on Friday, October 15 and Saturday, October 16 at 8:30 PM. Her bags are packed for London but before she leaves her hometown this globetrotting, genre-crossing, multi-voiced, multi-wig-wearing funny girl has some serious unpacking to do.

Darius de Haas, Ann Harada, Lesli Margherita & More to Take Part in AMANDA GREEN & FRIENDS 'VAXXED AF!'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 21, 2021


BIRDLAND will present Amanda Green & Friends “Vaxxed AF!” on Monday, October 4 at 7:00 PM. Tony Award-nominated lyricist/composer and award-winning performer Amanda Green will be joined by some amazing Broadway friends, including Darius de Haas, Ann Harada, Lesli Margherita, Curtis Moore, Natalie Douglas, and Dan Finnerty of The Dan Band.

Author and Singer/Songwriter Steve Heighton Releases 'Don't Remember Me'
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2021


After recovering from a near-fatal accident, the Governor General's Award for Poetry winner returned to his songwriting roots to create and release his debut album, The Devil's Share, and the new single, 'Don't Remember Me' - both available now.

BWW Review: Ladies & Gentlemen! Carole J. Bufford... Expresses Her Excesses Within Control With POETS AND PICKERS at Birdland
by Bobby Patrick - Sep 18, 2021


In short, Carol J. Bufford is an Actress with a capital A and one must strap in and take the ride she herself so carefully constructs, arranges

Artists Come Together To Pay Tribute To Nanci Griffith At Club Passim This Week
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2021


More than a dozen artists including Lisa Bastoni, Sadie Gustafson-Zook and Rob Siegel will perform some of Griffith's greatest songs from her 36 year career.

Photos: Carole J. Bufford Returns to the Birdland Stage with POETS AND PICKERS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2021


Carole J. Bufford returned to the Birdland stage with 'Poets and Pickers,” celebrating the work of some of the world’s most unique storytellers in song. Featuring Peter Calo on guitar and Chris Marshak on drums, Carole performed songs by Paul Simon, Randy Newman, Irving Berlin, Bobbie Gentry, Cole Porter, Johnny Cash, John Prine, and more.

NS2 and Kentucky Performing Arts Present Billy Prine and The Prine Time Band
by Stephi Wild - Sep 7, 2021


Billy Prine is a natural-born storyteller just like his late, great brother John Prine was a natural-born songwriter.  A Chicago native of the sixties, Billy Prine grew up performing blues and rock bands, later moving to California in pursuit of a music career.

Julie Halston, Darius de Haas, Christine Pedi, Jelani Remy & More to Join THE LINEUP WITH SUSIE MOSHER at Birdland
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2021


BIRDLAND THEATER will present “The Lineup” with Susie Mosher – the wild, anything-goes variety show featuring entertainers from the Broadway, cabaret and comedy scenes – every Tuesday evening at 8:30 PM.

Steep Canyon Rangers Confirm More Tour Dates
by TV News Desk - Aug 18, 2021


A dreamy slice of Americana, 'Nothing Matters (When You're Mine)' features the Rangers' signature harmonies and reflects upon the memories of a relationship gone wrong.

Birdland Theater to Present Singer-Pianist Eric Comstock in New Weekly September Residency
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2021


BIRDLAND THEATER will present Eric Comstock in his new fall residency for four Saturdays in September: September 4, 11, 18 and 25, at 5:00 PM.  There is a $30 music charge. Birdland is located at 315 West 44th Street in New York.

Emily Scott Robinson's 'Cheap Seats' Debuts Today
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Aug 12, 2021


With these ten new songs, all of which she wrote on her own, Robinson beckons to those who are lost, lonely and struggling, hoping to help listeners find their place and feel less alone. 

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