BWW Review: Robyn Spangler Enchants at Rockwell with CHRISTMAS IS
by Don Grigware
- Dec 18, 2018
Pop singer Robyn Spangler appeared at Rockwell Table and Stage Sunday December 16 for a cd release party to celebrate her new album Christmas Is. This lady, if you remember, is nonpareil in her homage to Linda Ronstadt and Billy Barnes, two previous best-selling cds, and has enough warmth to spread Christmas cheer everywhere... all by herself. However, joing her onstage were not one, but three guest stars: Don Most, Joanne Tatham and Shawn Ryan.What a treat for the holidays!
Steve Tyrell Returns To Café Carlyle
by Stephi Wild
- Dec 14, 2018
Grammy Award-winner and two-time Emmy nominee Steve Tyrell returns to Cafe Carlyle, April 16-27. Steve Tyrell is currently celebrating his 14th anniversary performing in Cafe Carlyle's revered holiday slot, having taken over for Bobby Short in 2005 after the legend's passing. The New York Times has declared, "Mr. Tyrell is a terrific storyteller… his sizable voice filters Louis Armstrong through Ray Charles and Dr. John." Ten of his eleven albums have achieved Top 5 status on Billboard's Traditional Pop Charts, with his most recent, A Song For You, reaching #1 earlier this year. In October, Steve Tyrell released a 21-song extended edition of his 2008 chart-topper Back to Bacharach. The album, an homage to Tyrell's friend and mentor, Burt Bacharach, features seven additional Bacharach classics.
GRAMMY Museum And MusiCares Announce GRAMMY Charity Online Auctions - Charitybuzz Edition
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Dec 11, 2018
This year's GRAMMY® Charity Online Auctions—Charitybuzz Edition will feature VIP and industry experiences including: a one-on-one meeting with Warner Music Nashville's chairman & CEO John Esposito and tickets and meet & greet passes with GRAMMY® winner Carrie Underwood for the Cry Pretty Tour 360 (Los Angeles); studio visit and meet & greet with songwriting duo the Messengers; lunch at Little Beach House Malibu (Soho House) with GRAMMY-winning producer Peter Asher (Linda Ronstadt and James Taylor); and a VIP experience for two to GRAMMY winner Ziggy Marley's 2019 Rebellion Rises Tour. Bidders will also have the opportunity to bid on platinum GRAMMY tickets and a VIP seat filler experience for the 61st GRAMMY Awards® telecast to be held in Los Angeles on Feb. 10, 2019.
BWW Interview: Robyn Spangler Talks CHRISTMAS IS at Rockwell
by Don Grigware
- Dec 11, 2018
Consummate singer Robyn Spangler has been resurrecting her singing career for the last ten years with great success. She appears in cabaret from coast to coast and has just released her newest CD Christmas Is. She took time from a busy schedule to talk about the album and her concert appearance at Rockwell Table and Stage on Sunday December 16.
John Rooney Announces New Album JOY, Out January 11
by Tori Hartshorn
- Dec 10, 2018
Recorded at Studio 606 in Los Angeles on the legendary Sound City Neve Console (used by Neil Young, Fleetwood Mac, Dr. John, Pat Benetar, and Nirvana), John Rooney's latest album Joy represents a significant leap forward in his songwriting. Rustic, soulful, and endlessly searching in his observational wit, John's skill is complemented beautifully by the powerful production of Don Dixon (R.E.M.), whose elegant touch at the recording console gives the record a bright, driving, yet emotionally rich sonic palette - a lush mix of groovy soul and jangle pop.
MERRI-ACHI CHRISTMAS!!! Mariachi Sol De Mexico Brings Colorful Holiday Celebration To The McCallum
by David Green
- Nov 29, 2018
The McCallum Theatre presents Mariachi Sol de Mexico® and Merri-Achi Christmas on Sunday, December 16, at 7:00pm. The show is a colorful and traditional Mexican holiday celebration full of seasonal songs, dance, and festive merriment performed by one of the nation's premier ensembles, Mariachi Sol de Mexico® de Jose Hernandez. How is Christmas celebrated in the southwest? With traditional carols played by a mariachi, of course! Mariachi Sol de Mexico® brings to life a festive, joyous holiday celebration with the blazing sounds of its 13 piece ensemble.
Steve Tyrell Returns To Café Carlyle
by BWW
News Desk
- Nov 27, 2018
Grammy Award-winner and two-time Emmy nominee Steve Tyrell celebrates his 14th anniversary performing in the Cafe Carlyle's revered holiday slot with an all-new show, Holidays at the Carlyle, November 27-December 31. Holidays at the Carlyle will feature selections from Steve Tyrell's newly expanded Back to Bacharach album, his 2018 #1 album, A Song For You, as well as various favorites from the Great American Songbook including songs he has performed in major motion pictures, and of course, holiday classics.
CRT Announces 2019 Winter/Spring Season At CRT Downtown
by A.A. Cristi
- Nov 20, 2018
Cortland Repertory Theatre is announcing a full line-up of shows and events for the winter and spring at their downtown performing arts facility, located at 24 Port Watson Street in historic downtown Cortland. Admission prices vary per event. Starting in January, a series of monthly THIRD THURSDAY TRIVIA NIGHTS are planned for the first four months of the year. At 7:00 PM on January 17, February 21, March 21 and April 18, trivia buffs in teams of up to 4 people will be challenged to six rounds of five questions in a wide range of topics. This fund raiser for the CRT Youth Programs encourages friendly competition between families, friends and businesses, with prizes for each round and one evening Grand Prize, including CRT tickets. Admission is $5.00 per person and a beer/wine cash bar will be available.
Morrison Hotel Gallery Presents 'JONI' - A Photography Exhibit
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Nov 14, 2018
Joni Mitchell, master songsmith and storyteller, eight-time Grammy winner and folk music pioneer is the inspiration for JONI, Morrison Hotel Gallery's upcoming photography exhibit and sale opening on Friday, November 16th at the Sunset Marquis Hotel location in Los Angeles, the New York City gallery on Prince Street in SoHo and the gallery in Maui at Mick Fleetwood's General Store and restaurant. The exhibit will be up through December 10th.
Steve Tyrell Releases Remastered & Expanded BACK TO BACHARACH Album
by Tori Hartshorn
- Oct 29, 2018
Grammy Award-winner and two-time Emmy nominee Steve Tyrell has remastered his classic Back to Bacharach album and has added seven new songs. The expanded 21-track edition is by New Design Records and Warner Brother's East/West Records. The new collection is available now HERE.
Singer-Songwriter Duo Will & Anthony Nunziata Partner with Susan G. Komen for 2018/2019
by Tori Hartshorn
- Oct 19, 2018
Multitalented twin brother singer-songwriters Will & Anthony Nunziata have officially partnered with one of the nation's leading breast cancer non-profits, Susan G. Komen®. The original song “The Gift Is You” from their soon to be released album Love Alwayswill be used in upcoming campaign videos for the organization in 2018 & 2019. The song was written as a response to their mother's breast cancer diagnosis (today she is in remission) and the brothers debuted the song during two sold out shows at Carnegie Hall with the 90-piece New York Pops. The song will be available on iTunes with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Susan G. Komen. Grammy-winning producer/songwriter Rudy Perez (Christina Aguilera, Gloria Estefan, Ricky Martin) wrote the Spanish version “El Regalo Eres Tu” also featured on the album.
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