Paul Martin News

If you listen to a lot popular country music these days you'll find that most of it is really just pop music with a twang. That's not to say it isn't good. In fact, there are some great artists out there writing great tunes, and musicians that can play with astonishing skill and style. It's just that the industry itself has changed. It started with the 'countrypolitan' path artists took during the late 1960's and 70's, when their hits began to crossover to top the pop chart as well as the country ones. Somewhere along the line that true, pure and traditional sound just wasn't as prevalent as it had been. That's why Marty Stuart's appearance at The Sheldon Concert Hall was an event to remember. Marty and his aptly named band mates, The (His) Fabulous Superlatives, reach back to the roots of country music, producing an achingly beautiful sound in the process. Their appearance as the first act on this seasons' folk music series at the hall (October 3, 2014) marked the opportunity to hear this genuinely joyful noise in person.

Yaelisa & Caminos Flamencos are delighted to announce the revival of one of their most popular programs, Canciones, featuring flamenco dance set to traditional and popular songs. Guest artists Marina Elana, Manuel Gutierrez and Jesus Montoya join the ensemble in interpretations of music by Ray Charles, Leonard Cohen, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, the Beatles, The Police and many more. Canciones runs for only two performances over Thanksgiving weekend, November 29 - 30, 2014.

Years from now when they're talking about the great personalities in country music, Jimmie Rodgers, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Bill Monroe, they'll mention Marty Stuart. He'll be among those personalities because he's never been afraid to follow his vision . . . to stretch the boundaries of country music . . . to make big statements about music and society. Marty and his band, The Fabulous Superlatives, bring his talents and visions to Harris Center for the Arts for just one performance on October 22.

Joe's Pub at the Public has announced its performances, now through August 24, 2014. Scroll down for details!

A community collaboration between Maryland Ensemble Theatre's (MET) MET-X and Frederick Community College's Theatre FCC will produce the World Premiere of 'The Wizard of Odd'. In this re-interpretation of the classic tale, 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz', outsider Dee finds himself in an odd fantastical world filled with strange creatures. In his journey to find his way home, he meets a trio of misfits who help him discover the true meaning of friendship, home and self worth. The 'Wizard of Odd' is coming to the JBK Theatre at Frederick Community College (7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick) from today, August 8 through 16.

Joe's Pub at the Public has announced its performances, August 5 - 17, 2014. Scroll down for details!

A community collaboration between Maryland Ensemble Theatre's (MET) MET-X and Frederick Community College's Theatre FCC will produce the World Premiere of 'The Wizard of Odd'. In this re-interpretation of the classic tale, 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz', outsider Dee finds himself in an odd fantastical world filled with strange creatures. In his journey to find his way home, he meets a trio of misfits who help him discover the true meaning of friendship, home and self worth. The 'Wizard of Odd' is coming to the JBK Theatre at Frederick Community College (7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick) from August 8 through 16.

A community collaboration between Maryland Ensemble Theatre's (MET) MET-X and Frederick Community College's Theatre FCC will produce J.M. Barrie's timeless classic Peter Pan. The thrilling tale of the boy who never grows up is coming to the JBK Theatre at Frederick Community College (7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick) now through August 17. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

A community collaboration between Maryland Ensemble Theatre's (MET) MET-X and Frederick Community College's Theatre FCC will produce J.M. Barrie's timeless classic Peter Pan. The thrilling tale of the boy who never grows up is coming to the JBK Theatre at Frederick Community College (7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick) from tonight, August 8 through 17.

A community collaboration between Maryland Ensemble Theatre's (MET) MET-X and Frederick Community College's Theatre FCC will produce J.M. Barrie's timeless classic Peter Pan. The thrilling tale of the boy who never grows up is coming to the JBK Theatre at Frederick Community College (7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick) from August 8 through 17. In 2012 the partnership between the school and the theater company produced the world premiere theatrical production of Robin Hood: Occupy Sherwood. This year the partnership between Theatre FCC and MET-X, a division of MET that produces work outside of its professional mainstage season like this community theater project, hopes to build on the success of last year's Robin Hood show and involve even more of the community in what promises to be a great adventure.

Kerry Degman has been cast as Terry Sullivan, the lead role in the post-Afghanistan family drama, The Five Sullivans, that is being produced by Douglas Lowell 's Grandiosity Films and Paul Martin.

Theatre-Hikes announces its first production of the 2013 Season, running today, June 22-August 4, 2013: The Three Musketeers, adapted by Ken Ludwig, based on the book by Alexandre Dumas.

Theatre-Hikes announces its first production of the 2013 Season, running June 22-August 4, 2013: The Three Musketeers, adapted by Ken Ludwig, based on the book by Alexandre Dumas.

Wittmann Blair Publishing announces the upcoming release of Indivisible? The Story of the Second American Civil War by Paul Martin Midden. Indivisible (ISBN: 978-0985922320,Trade Paper, 358 pages, $18.99, Category: Fiction/Thriller) will be available wherever fine books are sold on May 7, 2013. Indivisible will also be available in an eBook edition ($9.99)

In his directorial debut, Paul McCartney has created an artistic, black and white short film to his song 'My Valentine' that audiences will get to enjoy before all showings of THE INTOUCHABLES for the duration of its theatrical run.

Tenors Un Limited will perform at ARTCORE on January 12, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. at the John F. Welsh Auditorium, Natrona County High School.

Drury Lane Oakbrook, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, presents the winner of 2002's "Best Musical" Tony Award THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, directed by Artistic Director William Osetek.

Drury Lane Oakbrook, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, presents the winner of 2002's "Best Musical" Tony Award THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, directed by Artistic Director William Osetek. THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE previews October 22, opens October 29 and runs through December 20. Holly Ann Butler will star as "Millie", who recently finished the first National Tour of JERSEY BOYS as "Lorraine".