Mike Herriott News

While Susie is getting her out-of-town gig on, Klea Blackhurst is filling in at The Lineup and, from the looks of it, the weekly variety show is in great hands.

Today, Craft Recordings and Concord Theatricals announce the release of Covers From Away, a new folk album featuring songs from the hit Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical Come From Away by Irene Sankoff & David Hein, reinterpreted by the Newfoundland and Labrador bands and artists who originally inspired the sound of the musical.

For her second recording on the Analekta label, On the Rock, superstar cellist and five-time Juno Award winner Ofra Harnoy was inspired to celebrate the sounds and spirit of Newfoundland.

The 7th Season of The Parks Concert Series, (formerly The Concerts for City Greens), a free outdoor concert series, continues tonight, August 13th at 6:30 pm (Rain date: Thursday, August 14th at 6:30pm.) at Tudor City Greens, and will feature professional performers from Broadway and the New York City cabaret, jazz, classical and opera scene. All performers donate their time and talent for these concerts. The concert will be hosted by Tudor City resident, Broadway and cabaret veteran Raissa Katona Bennett.

The 7th Season of The Parks Concert Series, (formerly The Concerts for City Greens), a free outdoor concert series, continues on Wednesday, August 13th at 6:30 pm (Rain date: Thursday, August 14th at 6:30pm.) at Tudor City Greens, and will feature professional performers from Broadway and the New York City cabaret, jazz, classical and opera scene. All performers donate their time and talent for these concerts. The concert will be hosted by Tudor City resident, Broadway and cabaret veteran Raissa Katona Bennett.

Birdland Jazz Club has announced their wonderful line-up of excellent talent for March 10-16. Birdland will kick-off their outstanding week of programming with the following acts:

As a prelude to playing three shows in Vermont on November 9 and 10 that will celebrate the 25th Anniversary of The Vermont Pub & Brewery (the state's first Brewpub), New York-based guitarists Sean Harkness (right in photo) and Brian Camelio (center in photo) will be joined by New Orleanian Chip Wilson (left in photo) for a New York show tonight, November 5 at Stage 72 at 9:30.

As a prelude to playing three shows in Vermont on November 9 and 10 that will celebrate the 25th Anniversary of The Vermont Pub & Brewery (the state's first Brewpub), New York-based guitarists Sean Harkness and Brian Camelio will be joined by New Orleanian Chip Wilson for a New York show on November 5 at Stage 72. The musicians will bring a program of original, New Orleans and classic covers with elements of jazz, folk and blues to New York and Burlington, with several Vermont musicians sitting in. For the Vermont shows later in the month, the trio will be joined by Vermont's own Lucas Adler, reuniting the group that played at VP & B at its start in 1988.

Start spreading the news! Big Band Legends, a dazzling production that honors the great crooners and songbirds from Bing Crosby to Michael Buble, is entertaining theatregoers of all ages at the King's Wharf Theatre in Penetanguishene through July 13th. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the cast in action!

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs announced the winners of the 2012 MAC Awards last night at the 26th Annual MAC Awards Show. The awards ceremony was held at B.B. King Blues Club, and the show was directed by Lennie Watts and produced by Julie Miller.

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs (MAC) has announced the nominees for the 26th Annual MAC Awards. The winners will be announced live at the MAC Awards Show on Thursday, March 29th, at the world-famous B.B. King Blues Club & Grill.

The Metropolitan Room NYC will host a CD release concert for Mike Herriott & Sean Harkness' new album, H2, on August 8, with two sets at 7PM and 9:30PM. There is a $20 cover and 2 drink minimum.

The Metropolitan Room NYC will host a CD release concert for Mike Herriott & Sean Harkness' new album, H2, on August 8, with two sets at 7PM and 9:30PM. There is a $20 cover and 2 drink minimum.

The Metropolitan Room hosts Manhattan's most exciting 'American Idol' style competition. The third annual 'Metrostar Talent Challenge' Trials begin July 12, 2010 with a grand finale on August 30th, 2010.

BWW was invited to cover a very special event with the Canadian Cast of 'Jersey Boys'. This unique musical has proven to be a hit with men, and to further capitalize on that appeal, Dancap Productions ran a special 'Sports Night' where various figures in the Toronto sports community were invited to come and see the show and mingle with the cast afterwards. BWW was on hand to get all the details!