Heath Hyche Set for Comedy Works Landmark Village, 12/18-22
by Tyler Peterson
- Nov 26, 2013
The Heath Show is a one man, high envergy, original character sketch comedy. Heath has toured internationally as a comedy headliner and has opened for entertainment greats such as Michael Buble, Ray Charles, Wynonna Judd, and Brooks and Dunn. He is known for his unique, show-stopping work as a headlining act for Disney Cruise Lines.
TV Land to Air Bill Cosby's Comedy Special FAR FROM FINISHED, 12/1
by Tyler Peterson
- Nov 25, 2013
Beloved comedian Bill Cosby comes to TV Land with his latest standup special, 'Bill Cosby: Far From Finished,' on Sunday, December 1st at 10pm ET/PT. The special marks Cosby's first full-length stand up program in over three decades. In typical Cosby form, he gives his hilarious point of view on topics he knows well, such as relationships, marriage and of course, children.
The Claudettes to Release New Album Track, 'Big Sucker Punch'
by BWW News Desk
- Nov 22, 2013
The Chicago-based duo's intrepid Yellow Dog Records debut, 'Infernal Piano Plot...HATCHED!' is a roller coaster through Otis Spann Chicago blues, Bobby Timmons soul-jazz, Vince Guaraldi impressionism and Minutemen punk energy
CJO Selected as Kennedy Center Honors House Orchestra for 25th Year, 12/8
by BWW News Desk
- Nov 18, 2013
The Chicago Jazz Orchestra (CJO) under the direction of Jeff Lindberg is excited and honored to have been chosen to perform at the 36th Annual Kennedy Center Honors Gala on December 8, 2013 in Washington, D.C. This performance marks the 25th consecutive year that the CJO has been chosen for this singular honor.
The Beatles 'On Air - Live at the BBC Volume 2' Out Today
by BWW News Desk
- Nov 11, 2013
In 1994, The Beatles' Live at the BBC was released to worldwide acclaim - hitting number one in the U.K., number three in the U.S. and selling more than five million copies within six weeks. A new companion to The Beatles' first BBC collection, On Air - Live at the BBC Volume 2, is out as of today, Monday, November 11 in 2CD and 180-gram vinyl packages with a 48-page booklet. On Air's 63 tracks, none of which overlaps with The Beatles' first BBC release, include 37 previously unreleased performances and 23 previously unreleased recordings of in-studio banter and conversation between the band's members and their BBC radio hosts.
Broadway's N'Kenge Performs with Indianapolis Symphony Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- Nov 8, 2013
N'Kenge, who has been busy with Motown eight shows a week will take a quick break from Broadway to perform as a soloist continuing the era of the 60's with Indianapolis Symphony. NY Post calls N'Kenge 'Electrifying' in the role of Mary Wells in Motown and she made her Broadway debut in Sondheim on Sondheim alongside Vanessa Williams and Barbara Cook. Indianapolis Symphony will turn back the clock to the 1960's when the 'Fab Four' took the world by storm, the Beach Boys made summer 'endless,' and the Supremes put Motown on the map. Reminisce with music from television, movie themes, as well as popular hits from the airwaves, including music by Burt Bacharach, Simon & Garfunkel, Frankie Valli and more.
Movin' Melvin Brown to Play One World Theatre, 11/16
by Tyler Peterson
- Nov 7, 2013
Movin' Melvin Brown: The Last of the Great Song and Dance Men! Flamboyant, entertaining and back for more, Movin' Melvin Brown returns to Austin with a brand new show and The Ray Charles Sound Band. Performing R&B, Jazz, Country, Soul classics and original tunes, his vocal range is incredible. Oozing charisma, versatility, talent and sheer joy, Movin' Melvin turns classic entertainment into an electrifying performance. The genius of Ray Charles and Sammy Davis Jr. come together through Movin' Melvin's greatness. He combines their songs, dance, comedy sketches and improvisational ability in a "must-see" show filled with singing, dancing, tap, comedy, mime, and robotics that demonstrates why Melvin has shared the stage with such luminaries as BB King, Stevie Wonder, James Brown and Smokey Robinson. He has also appeared in several movies with Willie Nelson.
Valerie Simpson Comes to Kupferberg Center for the Arts, 12/14
by BWW News Desk
- Nov 5, 2013
With a catalog of hit songs that have served as the soundtrack to the lives of legions of music fans worldwide, the incomparable Valerie Simpson will grace the stage at Queens College's LeFrak Concert Hall on Saturday, December 14th at 8:00 PM. Kupferberg Presents hosts the legendary singer and songwriter as she performs the music of her hit-making duo, Ashford and Simpson, which created such classics as "Ain't No Mountain High Enough," "You're All I Need To Get By," "Reach Out And Touch Somebody's Hand," and many more. Tickets are on sale now!
Michael McDonald to Perform at the Wharton Center, 12/21
by Molly Tracy
- Nov 5, 2013
Two notes. That's all it takes to recognize the voice of Michael McDonald. Distinctive and soulful, his voice is one of the most yearningly emotional instruments of our time. The five-time Grammy-winning McDonald is a rare thing in contemporary pop, from '70s-era Doobie Brothers classics such as "What A Fool Believes" to solo hits like "I Keep Forgettin'". On Saturday, December 21, as part of the Live at Wharton series, Michael McDonald will perform for one night only.
Chicago Jazz Orchestra Plays MILES AHEAD in Chicago Debut Today
by BWW News Desk
- Nov 3, 2013
Today, November 3rd at 3:00 p.m. at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, the Chicago Jazz Orchestra, conducted by Jeff Lindberg, will present trumpeter Jon Faddis in the Chicago premiere of the Miles Davis/Gil Evans landmark recording, Miles Ahead.
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