After a monumental return to television in 2018, “American Idol” announces it's taking the show on the road with the American Idol Live! 2018tour, spanning three months this summer. The shows will feature this season's talented Top 7 finalists: Cade Foehner, Caleb Lee Hutchinson, Catie Turner, Gabby Barrett, Jurnee, Maddie Poppe and Michael J. Woodard with special guest, Season 8 “American Idol” winner, Kris Allen. The 40+ city tour will kick off on Wednesday, July 11 in Redding, CA and will include a stop in St. Louis at the Fabulous Fox Theatre on Friday, August 10 at 7:00 p.m.
Hollywood Records recording artists, In Real Life, have announced they will be joining the first half of the American Idol Live! tour this summer. The band will kick the tour off on July 11th in Redding, CA and finish on Aug. 10th in St. Louis, MO. Tickets go on sale to the public beginning Friday, May 11 at 10am local time at www.AmericanIdolLive.com.
This May four bands and artists from New Zealand will be making their way to the south of England to perform at the annual music festival, The Great Escape. This year Louis Baker, Delaney Davidson, Yukon Era and Teeks will be making the trip appearing at their own showcases as well as the 'NZ @ The Great Escape' day party which will be taking place on Thursday 18h of May, 12pm - 4pm at One Church, Gloucester Place.
Drury Lane Theatre for Young Audiences presents Seussical, an unforgettable musical caper from Tony-winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Once on This Island, Ragtime) featuring the beloved characters of Dr. Seuss. This production is directed by Scott Calcagno with choreography by Ericka Mac and music direction by Ellen Morris. Seussical runs April 18 - June 9, 2018, at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace.
Craft Recordings is pleased to announce a special reissue of Social Distortion's Live at the Roxy. Due out on June 29th - almost 20 years to the day of the album's original release date - the first (and only) live album from the rock 'n' roll icons, comprises a double-LP set and features a replica of the rare poster that came with the original 1998 pressing (featuring frontman Mike Ness on stage). The set includes such favorites as 'Bad Luck,' 'Mommy's Little Monster' and a cover of Johnny Cash's 'Ring of Fire.' Typical of Social Distortion's reputation, the band performs with a fierce energy onstage and Live at the Roxy captures this intensity.
Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee-Producing Artistic Director, Todd Schmidt-Managing Director), recipient of the 2016 Regional Theatre Tony Award, is pleased to announce dates and locations for the 2018 Paper Mill Playhouse Broadway Show Choir tour.
NYSPresents, in conjunction with the University of California, Irvine, will commence performances of THE SEWPS and THE SCARLET SAVIOR on Friday, April 20, and Saturday, April 21, at The Playroom Theatre.
“Could You Be Mine?,” the new song from rising singer-songwriter Billy Raffoul debuts today—listen/share it here: http://smarturl.it/CouldYouBeMine. Of the track, Raffoul says, “'Could You Be Mine?' contains bits of some of the first songwriting I had ever done. Going back to when I was just a kid. This was also my first collaboration with MoZella, and one of my first with Mike Crossey.” More music from Raffoul is to come as he continues to work on his forthcoming EP.
On April 27th, 'The Chicago Blues Brothers - Back In Black Tour' - the award-winning spectacular that is Europe's biggest and best-loved production of the Blues Brothers come to The SSE Arena, Belfast.
He was a boy from Tupelo who grew up to become the biggest star in music. Along the way, he absorbed a staggering range of influences, creating a revolutionary sound in his lifelong search for self-expression.
Mahalia Barnes + The Soul Mates are releasing their third album, Hard Expectations, recorded, produced and mixed by fellow Soul Mate, Benjamin Rodgers, this Friday, 13 April 2018.
Drury Lane Theatre for Young Audiences presents Seussical, an unforgettable musical caper from Tony-winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Once on This Island, Ragtime) featuring the beloved characters of Dr. Seuss. This production is directed by Scott Calcagno with choreography by Ericka Mac and music direction by Ellen Morris. Seussical runs April 18 - June 9, 2018, at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace.
The Endangered Species Project's third offering, Susan and God, by Rachel Crothers will take place at Maryland Ensemble Theatre (through the generosity of the MET-X branch) on April 28th and at Hood College on April 29th.
Multi-talented singer/dancer/actor/choreographer Rome Saladino will celebrate the stylings of Grammy and Juno Award-winner Michael Buble when he brings his newest production Feelin' Good - A Tribute to Michael Buble to the Boca Black Box Center for the Arts on April 20th at 8 pm.
Blue Note Hawaii welcomes some of music's most renowned artists this month, kicking off with the 60th birthday celebration of Loretta Ables Sayre with special guest star Robert Cazimero. The Hawaii News Now Jazz Legends series continues with Freddy Cole, one of the most influential jazz singers in history and the younger brother of musical icon Nat “King” Cole. Local favorite and the 2017 GRAMMY® Award winner from Hawaii Kalani Pe'a is up next, followed by genre-bending blues and bluegrass artists Dirty Cello. Blayne Asing & Alx Kawakami join forces for two nights and innovative African artist Vieux Farka Touré has his Blue Note Hawaii debut. Streetlight Cadence returns home to Hawaii for two nights, followed by artist in residence, Robert Cazimero. Next up is a round of local talent with shows by Keauhou, Josh Tatofi and Makana, which is a fundraiser for the Willie K Cancer Fund. Mike Lewis continues his series of tribute shows paying homage to Ray Charles, Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald, the music of Roberta Flack, as well as presenting a Big Band Extravaganza, featuring some of the area's most talented high school and collegiate level jazz bands. Josh Kaye and Friends will celebrate the music of Stax Records, which launched the careers of Issac Hayes, Wilson Picket, Otis Redding, Sam & Dave and many more. Gypsy 808 will present the music of Django Reinhardt and the month ends with a bang when HIROSHIMA returns to the Blue Note stage.
Blue Note Hawaii welcomes some of music's most renowned artists this month, kicking off with the 60th birthday celebration of Loretta Ables Sayre with special guest star Robert Cazimero. The Hawaii News Now Jazz Legends series continues with Freddy Cole, one of the most influential jazz singers in history and the younger brother of musical icon Nat "King" Cole. Local favorite and the 2017 GRAMMY Award winner from Hawaii Kalani Pe'a is up next, followed by genre-bending blues and bluegrass artists Dirty Cello. Blayne Asing & Alx Kawakami join forces for two nights and innovative African artist Vieux Farka Toure has his Blue Note Hawaii debut. Streetlight Cadence returns home to Hawaii for two nights, followed by artist in residence, Robert Cazimero. Next up is a round of local talent with shows by Keauhou, Josh Tatofi and Makana, which is a fundraiser for the Willie K Cancer Fund. Mike Lewis continues his series of tribute shows paying homage to Ray Charles, Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald, the music of Roberta Flack, as well as presenting a Big Band Extravaganza, featuring some of the area's most talented high school and collegiate level jazz bands. Josh Kaye and Friends will celebrate the music of Stax Records, which launched the careers of Issac Hayes, Wilson Picket, Otis Redding, Sam & Dave and many more. Gypsy 808 will present the music of Django Reinhardt and the month ends with a bang when HIROSHIMA returns to the Blue Note stage.
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents Long-reigning singer-songwriter Beres Hammond ("Rockaway," "Tempted to Touch") has lent his signature, smoky-sweet style - often compared to Otis Redding or Teddy Pendergrass - to every kind of riddim track, from the funked-up reggae jams of 1970s fusion (performed with his then-band, Zap Pow), to the lush instrumentation of his classic Soul Reggae LP, to the spare digital beats of his dancehall breakthrough, What One Dance Can Do , and its follow-up, A Love Affair. Tickets to see Beres Hammond & Friends go on sale Friday, March 30th at 10 AM, visit NJPAC.org or 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722) or the NJPAC
Fresh off his tour with ZZ Ward, rising singer-songwriter Billy Raffoul confirms summer tour dates with NEEDTOBREATHE including stops at Nashville's Ascend Amphitheater, Washington's The Anthem, Boston's Blue Hills Bank Pavilion, Philadelphia's Festival Pier and more. Raffoul spent most of 2017 on the road sharing the stage with Kings of Leon, Mondo Cozmo, Judah & The Lion and more. Tickets are available at www.billyraffoul.com/tour. See below for complete tour details.
Westport Country Playhouse will host a 2018 Season Kick-off Party on Saturday, April 7, from 5 to 8 p.m., offering a fun atmosphere with food trucks, beer tastings, exhibits, and special ticket discounts. In addition, a "Sneak Peek" of the upcoming season will be hosted by Mark Lamos, Playhouse artistic director, at 6:30 p.m. The "Sneak Peek" will feature guests representing all of the upcoming productions, including playwrights, directors, and designers. Admission is free and open to the public.
Allie Hanlon's Peach Kelli Pop returns after two years with a six song EP, Which Witch, available exclusively at independent record shops for Record Store Day 2018 via Mint Records!
