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Pedro Capó, Darrell Scott and More On-Sale at City Winery Chicago
by Macon Prickett - Jun 26, 2018


City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces Puerto Rican singer/songwriter Pedro Capó, Grammy nominee Darrell Scott and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Thursday, June 28 at noon. All tickets will be available at citywinery.com/chicago.

Lera Lynn, Matt Andersen And More Come to City Winery
by Stephi Wild - Jun 19, 2018


City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces actress-singer Lera Lynn, Nikka Costa ('(Out Here) On My Own' from the movie Fame), and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Thursday, June 21 at noon. All tickets will be available at citywinery.com/chicago.

Chelsea Williams Releases new 7' Featuring HONEY, HONEY with B-Side Cover of Hank Williams' LOVESICK BLUES
by Macon Prickett - Jun 1, 2018


Americana singer-songwriter CHELSEA WILLIAMS debuts a 7” single today -- an original penned song “Honey, Honey” with an endearing b-side cover of Hank Williams' “Lovesick Blues.' Chelsea will hit the road next week making an anticipated return to Texas after a string of successful performances at this year's SXSW Festival. In addition, Chelsea will be on tour this summer opening for Marc Cohn followed by a supporting stint with her Blue Elan label mate, the legendary, Rita Coolidge.

Chick Corea, John Pizzarelli and More Scheduled to Play City Winery Chicago this Summer
by Macon Prickett - May 29, 2018


City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces versatile jazz master Chick Corea and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Thursday, May 31 at noon. All tickets will be available at citywinery.com/chicago.

Motown Songwriting Legend LAMONT DOZIER Reclaims His Most Iconic Hits, Assisted By A Host Of All-Star Guests
by Macon Prickett - May 15, 2018


You may not know his name, but you most certainly know his songs. As one third of Holland/Dozier/Holland, perhaps the greatest songwriting trio of all time, Lamont Dozier is responsible for such timeless classics as “Stop In The Name Of Love,” “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You),” “Nowhere To Run,” “You Keep Me Hanging On,” just to name a few! These megahits changed the face of music forever, jumpstarting the careers of The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Martha & The Vandellas, The Isley Brothers and many more figures who defined the Motown Era of pop music.

The Berman Center For The Performing Arts Presents The JCC Ethan & Gretchen Davidson Music Festival
by Julie Musbach - May 11, 2018


 The Berman Center for the Performing Arts is pleased to announce The JCC Ethan & Gretchen Davidson Music Festival May 24-27, 2018. With a focus on indie, folk, and rock music - the music festival is being reimagined right here in metro Detroit. Music and culture lovers will enjoy the second-annual festival at The Berman featuring musicians and composers with Jewish roots. The festival will unite some of the country's most creative performers and their fans for a true celebration of song. 

City Winery Chicago Announces Average White Band, Howard Jones & More
by Macon Prickett - May 8, 2018


City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces British pop star Howard Jones ("What is Love?") and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Thursday, May 10 at noon. All tickets will be available at citywinery.com/chicago.

City Winery Riverwalk Hosts Free Beastie Boys Tribute
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2018


City Winery at the Riverwalk, 11 W. Riverwalk South, announces a free performance by She's Crafty on Thursday, May 17 at 5:30 p.m. Raffles and proceeds from two specialty cocktails will benefit Chicago Period Project and Gilda's Club Chicago.

Multi-Platinum Recording Artists NE-YO and Jermaine Dupri Join 2018 ASCAP I CREATE MUSIC Expo Lineup
by Macon Prickett - Apr 30, 2018


ASCAP has added multi-platinum songwriter and artist Ne-Yo and Grammy-winning artist-producer Jermaine Dupri to the 2018 ASCAP 'I Create Music' EXPO lineup, joining an illustrious roster of Hall of Famers and chart-topping music creators set to appear. The country's largest conference for music creators, May 7-9 at the Loews Hollywood Hotel in Los Angeles, has also released its full schedule of programming at https://2018ascapexpo.sched.com/. The 13th annual event will feature three days of panels, workshops, master classes, keynotes and one-on-one sessions with the industry's top hitmakers.

Hairy Bikers To Host Pop Up Restaurant Adventure At This Year's Cornbury Festival
by Julie Musbach - Apr 26, 2018


The Hairy Bikers Festival Feast - A pop up Wood Fired Restaurant Adventure will be at the heart of this year's Festival, at the stunning Great Tew Estate, offering restaurant-quality festival feasting over the weekend of 13-15 July. As well as enjoying a delicious menu based on recipes from the pair's BBC TV series and best-selling book The Hairy Bikers Mediterranean Adventure, the bikers will be cooking and sharing their stories for guests throughout the three days.

Jane Lynch, James Hunter, & More to Play Chicago's City Winery
by Macon Prickett - Apr 24, 2018


City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces holiday concerts with award-winning singer, actress, and comedian Jane Lynch ("Glee") and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Thursday, April 26 at 2:00 p.m. All tickets will be available at citywinery.com/chicago.

Peak Performances to Host the World Premiere of SPINNING
by Julie Musbach - Apr 16, 2018


Peak Performances presents the world premiere of Spinning, a collaborative musical work written and composed by Pulitzer Prize winner and MacArthur Fellow Julia Wolfe (Anthracite Fields, 2015), and conceived with "cello goddess" (The New Yorker) Maya Beiser, with multimedia projections by innovative artist Laurie Olinder (May 10-13). Commissioned by Peak Performances and culminating their season of works by women, Spinning considers the essential labor of spinning thread-work once performed by hand by women-paying homage to the human dignity of this "women's work."

Flav Martin & Jerry Marotta Release Debut Album Soul Redemption
by Macon Prickett - Apr 5, 2018


Soul Redemption is the debut release from singer/song writer Flav Martin and drummer Jerry Marotta. The duo harmoniously blends modern adult rock with traditional world pop. Whether performed in a cafe in Italy or on the polo fields of Indio, these songs would feel comfortably at home in either environment.

Meghan Trainor To Join 2018 ASCAP 'I Create Music' Expo Lineup For Keynote Conversation
by Macon Prickett - Mar 8, 2018


ASCAP announces that Meghan Trainor will participate in a keynote conversation at their 2018 ASCAP 'I Create Music' EXPO, joining a distinguished lineup of music creators that includes Jason Mraz, Marc Cohn, Darrell Brown, Dan Wilson, Claudia Brant, Billie Eilish, Desmond Child and Paul Williams. Trainor's breakout 2014 single 'All About That Bass' (which she co-wrote with producer Kevin Kadish) spent eight weeksatop the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified Diamond by the RIAA. She followed up the colossal hit with her first full-length album Title in 2015, which hit #1 on the Billboard 200, and 2016's Thank You, which went Platinum. Trainor's highly anticipated new single 'No Excuses' was released on March 1 and is currently #1 on iTunes.

San Diego Symphony Announces 2018 Bayside Summer Nights Lineup; Patti LaBelle, Megan Hilty, and More
by Julie Musbach - Feb 26, 2018


The San Diego Symphony has announced the lineup for its popular Bayside Summer Nights including 'godmother of soul' Patti LaBelle; Tony-nominated singer and actress Megan Hilty; rock music icon Rick Springfield; country mega-star Clint Black; perennial Broadway classic Chicago The Musical; Motown icons The Four Tops and The Temptations; and films accompanied by live orchestra, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire in Concert and Academy Award-winning West Side Story. At the heart of every Bayside Summer Nights season is the San Diego Symphony Orchestra.  

San Diego Symphony Announces Diverse Lineup for 2018 Bayside Summer Nights
by Macon Prickett - Feb 26, 2018


The San Diego Symphony has announced the lineup for its popular Bayside Summer Nights including 'godmother of soul' Patti LaBelle; Tony-nominated singer and actress Megan Hilty; rock music icon Rick Springfield; country mega-star Clint Black; perennial Broadway classic Chicago The Musical; Motown icons The Four Tops and The Temptations; and films accompanied by live orchestra, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire in Concert and Academy Award-winning West Side Story. At the heart of every Bayside Summer Nights season is the San Diego Symphony Orchestra.

Alice Cooper, Chieftains, Muppets and More Bring March to MPAC
by Julie Musbach - Feb 14, 2018


Mayo Performing Arts Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, presents a wide range of programs that entertain, enrich, and educate the diverse population of the region and enhance the economic vitality of Northern New Jersey. The 2017-2018 season is made possible, in part, by a grant the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as support received from the F.M. Kirby Foundation and numerous corporations, foundations and individuals.

John McMahon Stars in BOTTOMS UP! At Don't Tell Mama
by BWW News Desk - Dec 2, 2017


MAC Award winning composer, perennial audition pianist, frequent cabaret accompanist, John McMahon goes center stage in his first ever solo cabaret show, a booze-soaked evening of song and comedy: BOTTOMS UP! for one night only!

Blind Boys of Alabama Earn Grammy Award Nomination
by Danielle Kfare - Dec 1, 2017


Iconic gospel group Blind Boys of Alabama received this week their tenth nomination from the 2018 60th Grammy Awards. In the American Roots Music Field, they received the nom for 'Best American Roots Performance' for their song 'Let My Mother Live' off their latest album Almost Home, released this summer on BBOA Records through Amazon Music.

John McMahon Stars in BOTTOMS UP! At Don't Tell Mama
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2017


MAC Award winning composer, perennial audition pianist, frequent cabaret accompanist, John McMahon goes center stage in his first ever solo cabaret show, a booze-soaked evening of song and comedy: BOTTOMS UP! for one night only!

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