Gary Clark Jr. has been tapped by The Rolling Stones to join the North American “No Filter” tour as a guest artist on July 7th at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA. The Stones are excited to announce this date with Clark who has previously opened and shared the stage with them on numerous occasions. For tickets and information please visit www.rollingstones.com.
Grammy Nominated and Academy of Country Music award winner Lacy J. Dalton shows no sign of slowing down as she hits the road this summer, taking her music across the country. “What started off as a couple of shows, has turned into eighteen cities in seven states,” says Lacy J. “I am so excited to bring my music to my fans. I love to meet new people, and with my new project, Scarecrow, there is a lot of excitement happening right now for me.”
- Anders Osborne's new full-length album Buddha and the Blues is now available worldwide, just in time for a whirlwind of performances surrounding the heralded New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.
The Boch Center and Live Nation announced that iconic podcast host Marc Maron will bring his brand-new stand up show, Hey, There's More, to the Boch Center Shubert Theatre for two shows on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at 7:00PM & 10:00PM. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, April 12 at 10:00AM.
Loretta Thomas' Moving Visions will join forces with the Ensemble 212 Chamber Orchestra, Yoon Jae Lee, conductor, for Everyman's Reroof, a concert rich in live music and dances by Thomas and Catherine Gallant, as well as historical dances by Isadora Duncan, all accompanied live by the Chamber Orchestra playing Vivaldi, Stephen Barber, Schubert, and more. Guest pianist is Nathaniel Lanasa. Performances are April 4, 5, 6 at 8 PM at the Baruch Performing Arts Center, entrance on 25th Street between Lexington & Third Avenues.
Few musicians know what it's like to leave New Orleans for California, record an album with a few absolutely legendary musicians, and return home in time to release said album and play the main stage at one of the world's most beloved music festivals—but by the time the second weekend of New Orlean's Jazz and Heritage Festival rolls around, Anders Osborne will. On April 26th, Osborne'sBuddha and the Blues will be released worldwide on Back On Dumaine Records. With the title in hand from the start, Osborne had a clear vision of how his new record should resonate, noting that, “Buddha and the Blues means the duality of our existence. The lyrics are supposed to be true, conversational, and uplifting with clean, classic, and thumpin' sounds. That's what I set out to accomplish.” Buddha and the Blues is available for pre-order here, and every fan who pre-orders will be entered for a chance to win a vinyl test-pressing copy of the record.
The divas at the wildly popular Voss Events Drag Brunch will begin a brand-new run at NYC's The Iridium beginning Sunday, April 7. "It's about time this big derriere of mine made its way to Broadway," proclaims Jada Valenciaga who stars in the show alongside drag queens Bootsie Lefaris, Pattaya Hart, and Egypt. The show will feature DJ David Serrano and the divas performing hilarious remakes of disco favorites. Drag legend and former America's Got Talent contestant Shequida hosts. "We will leave drag fans gagging, laughing and feeling fabulous," she promises. "This is brunch, honey, and the best brunch is one you stumble out of!" Voss Events Drag Brunch takes place every Sunday at 12pm and 2:30pm from now through December at The Iridium, 1650 Broadway.
A program of new dances by Loretta Thomas & Catherine Gallant and historical dances by Isadora Duncan in collaboration with ENSEMBLE 212 CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Yoon Jae Lee, conductor
The Wheeler Opera House is pleased to present legendary stand-up comedian, award-winning actor and podcast pioneer, Marc Maron for one night only on Saturday, March 23 at 7:30 PM. General admission tickets are currently on sale for $78. Tickets can be purchased at the Wheeler Opera House Box Office (970.920.5770/aspenshowtix.com). The Wheeler Opera House is located at 320 E. Hyman Ave., Aspen, CO.
Raleigh, NC-based quartet Chatham County Line's eighth studio album, Sharing The Covers is out today on Yep Roc Records. Directed by Gabriel Wilson and animated by Barrett Phillips, today the band unveils the official video for “I Think I'm In Love” (watch/share).
A program of new dances by Loretta Thomas & Catherine Gallant and historical dances by Isadora Duncan in collaboration with ENSEMBLE 212 CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Yoon Jae Lee, conductor
Band Together NC, a Triangle-based organization that uses live music as a platform for social change, has announced the lineup for this year's Main Event concert on June 1 at Red Hat Amphitheater. The eight-piece soul band St. Paul & The Broken Bones will headline the show which will also include reggae greats- Toots and the Maytals and another artist to be announced soon. The event will benefit and celebrate the 2019 Band Together/Inter-Faith Food Shuttle partnership.
The Burlington Discover Jazz Festival announces the first round of headliners for the 36th annual event happening this May 31-June 9, 2019. St. Paul & The Broken Bones join forces with Tank & The Bangas on Thursday, June 6 at the Waterfront Tent. On Saturday, June 8, Toots & The Maytals welcome the return of reggae to the iconic Waterfront Tent events, with The Big Takeover and Sabayouma to open.
Country music hit-maker Lacy J. Dalton is up to something we're all going to love. Having built a successful career for herself in the world of country music, Dalton has been evolving her sound into the world of Americana since 2004. Today, she released a new 4 song EP titled Scarecrow. This new blend of deep, edgy music has taken Dalton's songwriting in a whole new different direction, sharing a side she's never shared before.
It was announced today (Thursday 24th January 2019) that following last year's critically acclaimed, sell-out show, the US comedian will return to the UK and Ireland in April 2019 and perform a new stand-up show at London's iconic Royal Festival Hall, as well as dates in Manchester, Birmingham and Dublin.
Hailed by Paste as ”bluegrass innovators,” Raleigh, NC-based quartet Chatham County Line will release their eighth studio album, Sharing The Covers, March 8 on Yep Roc Records. The video for the first single, Wilco's “I Got You (At the End of the Century),” premiered today at The Bluegrass Situation. The track is now available at all streaming services.
On January 31, 2019 The Iridium will host a tribute show commemorating the 60th anniversary of “The Day the Music Died.” THE NIGHT THE MUSIC LIVED recreates the last concert by the rock 'n' roll legends lost in the infamous plane crash on February 3, 1959, and features Todd Meredith as Buddy Holly, John Rodriguez as Ritchie Valens, and Chuck Caruso as The Big Bopper, performing classics like 'That'll Be The Day,' 'Peggy Sue,' 'It's So Easy,' 'La Bamba,' 'Donna,' and 'Chantilly Lace.” Rockabilly band The Rave-Ons will be also be performing as well as other special guests.
The Revelation Of Lee Scratch Perry, A music documentary of the making of Grammy®-nominated reggae album, is coming to DVD and Digital Formats on January 18th.