Paul McCartney News

The Iridium, the world-famous jazz, rock, and blues club best known as the “Home of Les Paul,' today announced that March 1, 2022 will be its new reopening date.

Grammy-winning superstar Maren Morris shares a new song, “Background Music,” today. Written by Maren alongside previous collaborators Jimmy Robbins and Laura Veltz, the song is taken from Morris’ forthcoming album, Humble Quest. The album was produced by frequent collaborator Greg Kurstin (Adele, Paul McCartney, Foo Fighters).

After performing 7 months off-Broadway prior to the Covid shutdown, Da Vinci & Michelangelo: The Titans Experience will re-open at the SoHo Playhouse beginning Feb. 18, 2022.

Set amidst the razzle-dazzle decadence of the 1920s, CHICAGO is the story of Roxie Hart, a housewife and nightclub dancer who murders her on-the-side lover after he threatens to walk out on her. Desperate to avoid conviction, she dupes the public, the media and her rival cellmate, Velma Kelly, by hiring Chicago's slickest criminal lawyer to transform her malicious crime into a barrage of sensational headlines, the likes of which might just as easily be ripped from today's tabloids.

Multi-platinum-selling singer/songwriter Calum Scott has released his emotionally empowered new single and video “If You Ever Change Your Mind.” A bittersweet but uplifting reflection on a painful relationship, “If You Ever Change Your Mind” is the third song that Calum has shared from his highly anticipated sophomore album.

Renowned writer and producer Ed Zareh presents Long Lost John, an original stage play about the relationship of John Lennon and Paul McCartney, focused on the early teen years of both musicians and their loss of the women who raised them.

The Birdland Theatre and Jazz Club has an abundance of performances happening from January 31st through February 13th. Artists appearing at Birdland Jazz Club include John Pizzarelli Swing Seven, SUNY Purchase Latin Jazz Orchestra, Greg Abate Quartet, John Pizzarelli Trio and Svetlana's Big Band. 

Multi-Grammy winning superstar Michael Bublé has announced his new album, 'Higher.' Bublé’s first single, “I’ll Never Not Love You” finds the multi-Grammy, multi-Juno and multi-platinum selling global superstar entertainer at the peak of his vocal and creative powers. Listen to the new lead single now!

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New talent show Alpha Unsigned, which is on the hunt for ‘the next big thing’, has announced its finalists.  20 artists and musicians competed in three heats during 2021 and 2022, with eight finalists winning their heats to go to the final at Indigo O2 for the chance to win an incredible £100,000 record deal with Alpha Music & Records. 

The Brit Pack take their audience on a journey through a dynamic blend of British classics known and loved by all, including The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Queen, David Bowie, Elton John, The Who, Oasis, Radiohead, The Police, Amy Winehouse and many more.

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

Acclaimed singer/songwriter Matteo Bocelli launches 2022 with an uplifting new single and video – “Close.” He shot the accompanying video at Italy’s Arena di Verona, a 2,000-year-old Roman amphitheater. He is a special guest on the U.S. arena tour recently launched by his father, opera legend Andrea Bocelli. Check out his upcoming tour dates now!

The album's lead single, “Circles Around This Town,” released last week, which is the most-added single at country radio this week. Produced by Greg Kurstin (Adele, Paul McCartney, Foo Fighters) and written alongside her husband Ryan Hurd, Julia Michaels, Jimmy Robbins, Natalie Hemby, Laura Veltz and Jon Green on Busbee’s piano.

Midlake has announced their mesmerizing new single, “Bethel Woods,” out now on streaming services. An official music video – directed by filmmaker Brantley Gutierrez (Paul McCartney, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Diplo) and starring acclaimed actor Michael Peña (The Shield, Narcos, Ant-Man and the Wasp). Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

Tickets are on sale now for Art Lab’s The Muse Sessions, the premiere of a unique concert series about inspiration and the creative process and the role of the muse in some of the world’s most beloved works of art.

Ruby and the Vinyl a brand new musical comedy, written by internationally renowned playwright John Godber in partnership with his daughter Elizabeth, and featuring songs written by BBC supporting artist Ruby Macintosh, is coming to northern theatres this Spring, starting at Theatre Royal Wakefield in February, before going onto the East Riding Theatre, Old Laundry Theatre in Windermere, Liverpool's Royal Court and Bridlington Spa!

‘Three Degrees’ soul sensation Sheila Ferguson will star as ‘Mama Morton’ in the acclaimed UK and Ireland tour of the international smash hit musical CHICAGO. Sheila joins the recently announced Russell Watson as ‘Billy Flynn’, Faye Brookes as ‘Roxie Hart’, Djalenga Scott as ‘Velma Kelly’, Jamie Baughan as ‘Amos Hart’ and B.E. Wong as ‘Mary Sunshine’.

The Crickets will celebrate the 65th anniversary of their very first hit song this year, “That’ll Be The Day,” the iconic rock and roll classic written by Buddy Holly and Jerry Allison (produced by Norman Petty, who also received songwriting credit). To help kick off the yearlong celebration, CBS Sunday Morning will air a profile on the band on January 9, 2022.

Art Lab has announced a new performance date and venue for The Muse Sessions, the premiere of a unique concert series about inspiration and the creative process and the role of the muse in some of the world’s most beloved works of art.