Luther Vandross News

FridayFest, the FREE outdoor summertime music series and celebration set along the bay front of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, will present four outstanding local bands performing salsa, oldies, country and Motown beginning June 25 with Yesterdayze; July 23, The Black Swamp Gypsies; August 27, The Big Z Band and September 24, Big Night Out, the 4th Friday of each month.

Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists.

Angel City Chorale (ACC) is delighted to announce its 17th annual Spring concert 'Earth: Live! -- Songs For The Blue Planet' on Saturday, June 5 & Sunday, June 6 at 7:30pm at Wilshire United Methodist Church in Hancock Park. Deemed 'one of the most engaging and entertaining evenings of music you can hear in Los Angeles ' by acclaimed musician T-Bone Burnett, ACC promises to deliver one of its most dynamic Spring concerts ever! This year's concert features a mix of American classics including folk, gospel and contemporary - with choral versions of Michael Jackson's 'Man in the Mirror,' Joni Mitchell's 'Big Yellow Taxi' and Toto's 'Africa.' In addition to these more contemporary pieces, ACC will also perform its usual demanding classical pieces to showcase the incredible talent and range of Los Angeles ' premier community choir.

Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists.

Appear with Patti Austin in a live music video that kick her 'Blue Skies in the Middle of the Night' tour. This historic event officially launches Patti's 'Blue Movement', which will inspire voices around the world to end the scourge of domestic violence.

Charlie Rose has called her voice 'the most under-appreciated in all of music today.' Legendary producer Quincy Jones declared her his goddaughter upon hearing her sing. And sing she has her entire life - from her professional debut at the Apollo at age 5 and through 17 solo albums, 20 Billboard charting songs, multiple Grammy Awards, an Oscar nom and countless collaborations.

Queens Theatre in the Park (QTP) presents its Annual Gala on Monday, May 24, 2010 at 6pm at Queens Theatre in the Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Flushing, NY. Tickets are available at www.queenstheatre.org or by phone at 718-760-0686 x125.

UPCOMING SHOWS ON SALE THIS WEEK.

The NOKIA Theatre, located in Times Square, has announced the performers participating in the HSBC Jazz Festival. The Festival will take place on March 25, 27, & 28, 2010.

The NOKIA Theatre, located in Times Square, has announced the performers participating in the HSBC Jazz Festival. The Festival will take place on March 25, 27, & 28, 2010.

Cary Hoffman's highly acclaimed show My Sinatra, A Musical Memoir About Obsession, has been extended after 2 sold out shows at The Triad. Before making The Triad his home, Cary held several successful and critically acclaimed workshops at the Algonquin Theater downtown. My Sinatra will make its official Triad return on Friday, April 9th at 7:00 PM.

The NOKIA Theatre, located in Times Square, has announced the performers participating in the HSBC Jazz Festival. The Festival will take place on March 25, 27, & 28, 2010.

The NOKIA Theatre, located in Times Square, has announced the performers participating in the HSBC Jazz Festival. The Festival will take place on March 25, 27, & 28, 2010.

THE HSBC JAZZ FESTIVAL: March 25, 27, & 28, 2010

The Desert AIDS Project is hosting the 16th Annual Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards on February 27 at Palm Springs Convention Center. The evening is hosted by Richard Chamberlain and Stefanie Powers.

For the first time, The New York Observer, HSBC Bank USA, N.A. ('HSBC') and Fuel Outdoor are teaming up to present the HSBC Jazz Festival, a three-night musical event at the NOKIA Theatre Times Square on March 25, March 27, and March 28, featuring artists including Al Jarreau, Spyro Gyra, Jonathan Butler and Patti Austin.

Multi-platinum album selling and award-winning singer, songwriter and producer Richard Marx comes to The Orleans Showroom for two nights, Valentine's Weekend, February 13 and 14.

Multi-platinum album selling and award-winning singer, songwriter and producer Richard Marx comes to The Orleans Showroom for two nights, Valentine's Weekend, February 13 and 14.

Jason Miles - Stories to Tell plays tonight At Cornelia Street Cafe (Thursday Feb 11) at 6 PM. Cover is $7 (includes one house drink). Partake in tunes 'From Miles to Luther and more - a journey in words and music.'

Thursday Feb 11 -6 PM - Jason Miles - Stories to Tell. From Miles to Luther and more - a journey in words and music.......