Paul Simon News

Curtains up! AIR TWYLA propels Pacific Northwest Ballet into its new season with a trio of works by its first artist-in-residence, renowned choreographer Twyla Tharp. The program includes the world premiere of Waiting at the Station with a commissioned score by New Orleans music legend Allen Toussaint. Sharing the program with Waiting at the Station are the Scottish-inspired Brief Fling (a PNB premiere) and Tharp's homage to Ol' Blue Eyes and ballroom dance, the unforgettable Nine Sinatra Songs. AIR TWYLA runs for only seven performances, September 27 – October 6 at Seattle Center's Marion Oliver McCaw Hall. Tickets start at $28 and may be purchased by calling 206.441.2424, online at pnb.org, or in person at the PNB Box Office at 301 Mercer Street. AIR TWYLA is made possible through the generous support of presenting sponsor The Paul G. Allen Family Foundation.

Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, celebrates American artist Paul Simon, whose birthday is October 13, with the release of the monumental career-spanning 15-disc Paul Simon - The Complete Albums Collection available as a physical and digital release on Tuesday, October 15.

Robert Gould reports on the fourth Giggin4Good charity concert at the Actors' Church on August 25.

Maverick Concerts, the oldest continuous summer chamber music festival in America, announces an evening of classical Indian music tonight, Aug. 17, at 6:30 pm. Bansuri flutist Steve Gorn, who has drawn sell-out audiences at Maverick in past years, will be joined by Sanjoy Bandopadhyay, sitar, and Samir Chatterjee, tabla.

Maverick Concerts, the oldest continuous summer chamber music festival in America, announces an evening of classical Indian music this Saturday, Aug. 17, at 6:30 pm. Bansuri flutist Steve Gorn, who has drawn sell-out audiences at Maverick in past years, will be joined by Sanjoy Bandopadhyay, sitar, and Samir Chatterjee, tabla.

Internationally renowned tenor and LES MISERABLES 25th Concert At The 02 Jean Valjean himself, Alfie Boe will make his way to Manhattan for a special solo show at Joe's Pub tonight, August 15.

Middlebury's LionTone Productions is proud to announce an All-Star Performance of Paul Simon's classic album, GRACELAND.

Tom Dempsey will release his new album 'Saucy' (Planet Arts 301318) on September 17, 2013, featuring: Tom Dempsey - Guitars; Ron Oswanski - Organ; and Alvin Atkinson - Drums.

Once again, 'La Musica No Se Toca' from Alejandro Sanz maintains its position as one of the 10 most sold pop albums in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, forty-four weeks after its release according to the Soundscan monitoring system published by Billboard magazine.

Tickets for these performances go on sale Saturday, August 10 at 10 am. More shows will be announced.

Wolf Trap announces the first set of performances for the 2013-2014 Season at The Barns. Tickets for these performances go on sale Saturday, August 10 at 10 am. More shows will be announced.

Jazz Vocalist Hilary Kole returns to the Cooperstown Summer Music Festival to sing a selection of classic standards and contemporary songs about love, loss, and the journey to find one's true heart. The concert will feature songs from Cole Porter, Elvis Costello, Irving Berlin, Paul Simon, and more.

Spanish superstar Alejandro Sanz will be presented with an honorary Doctor of Music degree from Berklee College of Music on Wednesday, November 6, 2013.

THE ARSENIO HALL SHOW reintroduces one of the signature elements of the original late-night series, The Posse, with an all new hand-picked group of musicians who have collectively played with legends spanning pop, soul, funk, hip hop, rock and R&B.

The Fruit Bats will bring their Mouthfuls 10-Year Anniversary Tour with Special Guests: The Donkeys to The Neptune (all ages/ bar w/ID) on November 14, 2013 at 8:00PM. Price: $16.50 in advance, $18.00 day of show (not including fees). Seating: General Admission. On Sale: Monday, July 22 at 10AM.

Broadway divas lend their voices for the VOICELESS CD, released July 15, 2013, as an anthem song for the welfare of suffering animals. 'Voiceless' anthem song was written for animal protection by animal loving advocates Ann Crumb, Judy McLane and Olga Merediz.

HSC presents its annual gala fundraiser in a most spectacular way! Join the theatre on the private grounds of Waterbury Farm in Armonk- a stunning Tudor estate overlooking the Kensico Reservoir tonight, July 13, 2013.

Our Broadway at the Bass season, nicknamed "I Love Broadway!," will feature the regional premiere of I Love Lucy Live on Stage, a time warp that puts you in the audience, circa 1952, during the taping of two of the sitcom's most well-known episodes. Other powerhouses for the Broadway season include the Bass Hall debut of the Tony Award-winning hit Jersey Boys; Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical; Stomp; American Idiot; the first national tours ofGhost The Musical and Nice Work if You Can Get It; Menopause The Musical; and the return of the Blue Man Group.