M. Ward News

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this February with a full slate of nightly performances! 

Ahead of the release of Zooey Deschanel (She) & M. Ward (Him)’s A Very She & Him Christmas 10th Anniversary Edition on November 12th (Merge Records), the beloved duo have released a characteristically charming version of “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas'. The group released a cover of Madonna's 'Holiday' last month. Listen now!

Today, Oregon Symphony presents Notations, its newest digital series featuring personal stories and performances that highlight the deep connection between musical expression and culture through the lens of five Oregon musicians. Notations will be released bi-weekly on Thursdays on Oregon Symphony's recently launched digital hub, Studio 125, beginning today.

Ida Mae's 2019 debut record Chasing Lights reached #10 on Billboard's 'Heatseekers' album chart.

Starting Canada Day, Wednesday July 1, Festival Place invites you to experience live music once again during the summer Qualico Patio Series in Peace Park, Sherwood Park. Except for the July 1 concert, the Qualico Patio Series will be presented Wednesday evenings starting at 7:30pm.

Ida Mae will be performing at the Newport Folk Festival, which will take place July 23 - 26 in Newport, RI.

Somewhere, Jack White is busy looking for new amp settings.” The track was met with similar acclaim from American Songwriter, Wonderland, Clash Magazine, Live for Live Music, and more.

When it came time to record, the band planned on working once again with legendary producer Ethan Johns (Ray LaMontagne, Laura Marling, Kings of Leon), who’d helmed Chasing Lights back in England.

The husband-wife duo Chris Turpin and Stephanie Jean has also shared the title track from the record, which features a blistering guitar performance from Marcus King. 

Following the release of her stunning debut album Return in November, today Katy J Pearson has shared shared a charming and colorful lyric video for standout track 'Beautiful Soul', directed by Raissa Pardini.

A who's who of stage, screen, and music stars came together virtually last night to help The 24 Hour Plays celebrate its milestone 20th Annual Broadway Gala. Hugh Dancy, Rachel Dratch, Carly Hughes, Gillian Jacobs and Bebe Neuwirth were among the incredible talents who teamed up to write, rehearse, produce, and perform six original plays in 24 hours. The performance was entirely LIVE and streamed in living rooms around the world! 

Today, The 24 Hour Plays expanded the list of stage, screen and music stars that will join the 20th Annual The 24 Hour Plays Broadway Gala! As previously announced, a virtual performance will stream LIVE on Tuesday, December 1st at 8:00 PM. Joining the lineup are Tommy Dorfman, Clark Gregg, Carly Hughes, Gillian Jacobs, Rahne Jones, and more.

Today, The 24 Hour Plays announced of the incredible talents that will help bring the 20th Annual The 24 Hour Plays Broadway Gala into fans' living rooms around the world! The virtual performance will stream LIVE on Tuesday, December 1st at 8:00 PM.

Presented in partnership with the Kennedy Center, American Dance Movement, and Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), this free annual event invites everyone of all ages and abilities-from the littlest dancers to professionals- to participate in a free day-long celebration of the joy of dance and movement.

While the world was shutting down in response to the pandemic, the team at AMPED Distribution dug in, rolled up their sleeves, and improvised with their labels to seize all available opportunities to maintain product and revenue flow, while bringing a much-needed escape to music fans around the globe.

M. Ward has unveiled the video for his current single “Unreal City.” Directed by Beatrice Pegard and filmed in Paris, France, the video comes ahead of the April 3rd release of highly anticipated new album Migration Stories (Anti Records). Pegard adds, 'The video is about finding joy and wonder in the most random moments and places, paying homage to Jean-Luc Godard and the New Wave.'

Boston-based powerhouse trio Palehound kicks off a national tour with Adult Mom today, once again delivering their captivating live show to enraptured crowds across the US & Canada. The tour follows the release of prolific singer/songwriter Ellen Kempner's acclaimed third full-length Black Friday and socially conscious “Your Boyfriend's Gun” Digital 7” with b-side “Autumn Sweater” (Yo La Tengo cover) released via Polyvinyl Record Co. Acclaimed by fans & critics alike, it is a meditation on love, gender, body image and self acceptance. 

Bethel Woods Center for the Arts today announced that Norah Jones and Mavis Staples will perform a special Pavilion-only concert at the historic site on Saturday, August 1st. Tickets will go on sale to the public on Friday, February 28th at 10:00 AM at www.BethelWoodsCenter.org, www.Ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster outlets, or by phone at 1-800-653-8000.

The Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts and 88.5 FM present American icon and GRAMMY Award-winner Mavis Staples for one-night only on Thursday, February 13 at 8:00pm. Mavis Staples also has the distinction of being in the Blues Hall of Fame and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. GRAMMY Award-winning producer and singer-songwriter Son Little will open for Staples.

M. Ward has shared “Unreal City,” the second single from his latest album, Migration Stories, to be released on April 3rd, 2020 via Anti Records. A full North American tour will follow in April and May - all dates below. Captivating first track, “Migration Of Souls,” was released in December.