Paul Jones News

 Last evening, the Apollo Theater celebrated its 11th Annual Spring Gala raising $1.7M for its year-round artistic and community programming initiatives.  The concert portion of the evening was hosted by LL COOL J, and opened with the dynamic dancing duo Laurent & Larry Bourgeois of Les Twins.  The concert also featured performances by legendary R&B group, The O'Jays including rousing version of Love Train, The Backstabbers, For the Love of Money and more.  Rising star vocalist, Leon Bridges brought the crowd to its feet with a performance of Mustang Sally and vocalist Andra Day performed her hit song City Burns,followed by a touching performance of Unforgettable in tribute to legendary songstress Natalie Cole. Host LL COOL J also joined DJ D-Nice for a tribute to Phife Dawg of A Tribe Called Quest - one of several iconic artists lost in 2016. 

The Blossom Music Festival announces that The Music of Led Zeppelin: A Rock Symphony will be presented at Blossom Music Center on August 20, 2016.  Brent Havens will conduct the Blossom Festival Orchestra in the performance, which features vocalist Randy Jackson.  Both artists will be making their Blossom Music Festival debut.  The touring production of The Who's Classic Quadrophenia, previously scheduled for August 20, has been cancelled.

The Security Project, featuring members of King Crimson, Shriekback and Peter Gabriel's original band bring the genre-less masterpieces of Peter Gabriel into the 21st Century on their new live album “Live 1”.

On March 11, 2016, Columbia/Legacy Recordings, will release You and I, the very first studio recordings made by Jeff Buckley for Columbia Records.

The Rose Theatre Kingston today announces its full spring season with an array of the finest drama, children's theatre, comedy and music.

The Rose Theatre Kingston today announces its full spring season with an array of the finest drama, children's theatre, comedy and music.

AXS TV celebrates the 47th anniversary of Led Zeppelin's first live show this Labor Day, Sep. 7, with "Whole Lotta Love," a nine-hour television event dedicated to the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers.

AXS TV celebrates the 47th anniversary of Led Zeppelin's first live show this Labor Day, Sep. 7, with "Whole Lotta Love," a nine-hour television event dedicated to the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers.

Former Chelsea and England footballer Dennis Wise joined cast members from Les Miserables and The Phantom of the Opera on stage at The Queen's Theatre to give some footballing tips prior to their final showdown match on 2nd August at Bromley Football Club. The match sees the two giants of the West End, Les Miserables and The Phantom of the Opera, leaving the West End stage behind and heading down to Bromley Arena, not for a singing show down, but for a football match. Following on the success of the last two years they are planning a third and final MAD Match to see who will be the ultimate champion! The match, played to raise funds for the Make A Difference Trust, promises to be a mix of football and fun for all.

Former Chelsea and England footballer Dennis Wise joined cast members from Les Miserables and The Phantom of the Opera on stage at The Queen's Theatre to give some footballing tips prior to their final showdown match on 2nd August at Bromley Football Club. The match sees the two giants of the West End, Les Miserables and The Phantom of the Opera, leaving the West End stage behind and heading down to Bromley Arena, not for a singing show down, but for a football match.  Following on the success of the last two years they are planning a third and final MAD Match to see who will be the ultimate champion! The match, played to raise funds for the Make A Difference Trust, promises to be a mix of football and fun for all. 

Tonight, March 28, at 8:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage, Grammy Award-winning tabla maestro Zakir Hussain brings together some of the world's top Indian and Celtic musicians for Zakir Hussain's Pulse of the World: Celtic Connections.

The American Museum of Natural History continues One Step Beyond's eighth seasonwith DJ sets by Mayer Hawthorne, The Range, and Astro Nautico DJ's. The event will take place in the Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Hall of the Universe tonight, March 6.

On Saturday, March 28, at 8:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage, Grammy Award-winning tabla maestro Zakir Hussain brings together some of the world's top Indian and Celtic musicians for Zakir Hussain's Pulse of the World: Celtic Connections.

The American Museum of Natural History continues One Step Beyond's eighth seasonwith DJ sets by Mayer Hawthorne, The Range, and Astro Nautico DJ's. The event will take place in the Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Hall of the Universe on Friday, March 6.

Earl A. Powell III, director, and Franklin Kelly, deputy director and chief curator, National Gallery of Art, announced today that 6,430 works of art have been selected initially from more than 17,000 Corcoran works in the Gallery's custody to join the nation's collection of European and American art. As curators continue to review the collection of the Corcoran Gallery of Art, the newly accessioned objects will have an immediate impact across NGA's collections and will be particularly transformative for its holdings of American art in all media.

Misunderstanding the Candy Game, produced by the Kansas City! Tennyson Group played at the Gem Theatre in the historic Jazz District of Kansas City, Mo. Lewis Morrow wrote and starred in the timely, thought provoking two-act play, which was staged at 3 and 7 p.m. on Saturday December 6.

The Washington Ballet (TWB) will celebrate its presentation of Septime Webre's The Nutcracker at the historic Warner Theatre in Washington, DC, December 4 through December 28. Tonight, December 10, The Washington Ballet, teaming with Northrop Grumman and Geico, will bring the magic of The Nutcracker to 500 service men and women and their families for Military Appreciation Night.

One Trick Dog Records is pleased to announce the release of Interloper, the second studio album from Washington DC-based saxophonist Jonathan Parker.

The Kansas City Tennyson Group presents Misunderstanding the Candy Game, a new original play by Lewis J. Morrow at the Gem Theatre on Saturday December 6 with two shows at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. The Gem Theatre is located in the Historic Jazz District of Kansas City, Missouri at 18th and Vine.

After 15 years performing around the world, Dralion will make its finale curtain call in January 2015. From today, October 22-26, 2014, Charlottesville will have its final opportunity to experience this unique and colorful Cirque du Soleil signature production that has performed in more than 150 cities. Dralion will be presented at the John Paul Jones Arena for six performances only.