Ringo Starr News

In a career spanning five decades, pianist Monty Alexander has built a reputation exploring and bridging the worlds of American jazz, popular song, and the music of his native Jamaica, finding in each a sincere spirit of musical expression. This January, he will come to Blue Note Jazz Club to present a lineup of collaborative shows that combine the worlds of jazz and reggae in perfect harmony.

Birthed from the depths of hippy-noise-punk-dungeon-slum-basements, Boston based rock outfit Guerilla Toss are a self proclaimed 'blah wave' band that are serious like cocaine and silly like Ringo Starr.

'Sugar, Spice and Everything Niceplus a dash of mysterious Chemical X' were the essential ingredients that created Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercupalso known as The Powerpuff Girls.

Famed musician and songwriter Burton Cummings will bring his timeless sound to The Orleans Showroom on January 17 and 18.

Stream Guerilla Toss' new album via Pitchfork Advance, on tour now 'Gay Disco' out today, Dec 10 via NNA Tapes. ALBUM STREAM: 'Gay Disco'.

SiriusXM today announced that legendary entertainer Regis Philbin, host of FOX Sports' 'Crowd Goes Wild,' will return as the host of SiriusXM's 'Bing Crosby Christmas Radio,' a limited-run 24/7 holiday channel devoted to the American entertainment icon synonymous with classic holiday entertainment.

Stream Guerilla Toss' new album via Pitchfork Advance, on tour now 'Gay Disco' out Dec 10 via NNA Tapes. ALBUM STREAM: 'Gay Disco'.

Ringo Starr will make a special appearance today, December 4 on Dave Stewart's and BiteSizeTV's 'THE RINGMASTER,' the first of its kind music variety show on the net (http://www.bitesizetv.com/#!/theringmaster).

In the late '80s, Mae Edwards (www.maeedwards.com) was still years away from embarking on the powerful and life-changing spiritual journey that has come to define her music and artistic aesthetic. Perhaps sensing something big was coming, she wrote lyrics that perfectly captured her bold approach to life.

Julien's Auctions announced its Icons & Idols Rock n' Roll Auction Event to take place at the Julien's Auctions Beverly Hills Gallery today, December 1st, 2012 and Sunday, December 2nd, 2012. Music enthusiasts, collectors and the curious will have the opportunity to bid on iconic music memorabilia dating back from the1930s to modern day. From the fascinating world of Lady Gaga to the historic legacy of The Beatles, this auction will be the Rock n' Roll auction of the year to watch.

A Onetime Rocker on the Sunset Strip and Award-Winning Film Editor, Edwards Co-Produced Her Songs With Swedish Guitar Wunderkind and TV/Film And Game Composer Johnny Karlsson and Had Them Mixed By Eric Greedy (Barbra Streisand, Smashing Pumpkins, Kelly Clarkson)

Having aired in the U.K. on ITV in September, Alfred Haber, president of Alfred Haber Television, Inc. (AHTI), announced today that the company has been appointed exclusive distributor with worldwide rights for the recently taped ITV special BRITs Icon: Elton John.

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.

Sirius XM Radio (SIRI) today announced that Lady Gaga will sit down for an intimate Q&A session with a select group of listeners for the SiriusXM 'Town Hall' series on Friday, November 8.

Fifty years in show business deserves celebration! With a voice as powerful as Etta James' and a story as compelling as Tina Turner's, Grammy-nominee and veteran jazz artist Bettye LaVette is finally gaining the superstar status that has eluded her since the 1960s. Her eclectic musical style combines elements of soul, blues, rock 'n' roll, gospel, funk and country music. Accompanied by bass, guitar, drums and keyboard, this Grammy Award nominee has earned superstar accolades for her new album, Thankful and Thoughtful. This soul sensation and 2012 Blues Music Award winner has The New York Times raving that LaVette 'now rivals Aretha Franklin as her generation's most vital soul singer,' and her velvet-rich voice and gospel-based blues have earned the admiration of everyone from Paul McCartney to Bonnie Raitt and Elvis Costello. On Today, November 7, at 8 p.m., this accomplished artist will entertain at The Ridgefield Playhouse. To enhance this evening of jazz, a wine and cheese tasting by No. 109 Cheese & Wine starts at 7:15 p.m. with an art exhibit and artist's reception.

Sirius XM Radio (SIRI) today announced that Eminem will sit down for a rare Q&A session with a select group of listeners for the SiriusXM 'Town Hall' series on Monday, November 4, the day before his new album The Marshall Mathers LP 2 is scheduled to be released.

According to Showbiz411's Roger Friedman, two celebrations are taking shape to commemorate the 50th anniversary of The Beatles arrival on U.S. soil.

According to Showbiz411's Roger Friedman, two celebrations are taking shape to commemorate the 50th anniversary of The Beatles arrival on U.S. soil.

With a voice as powerful as Etta James' and a tale as gripping as Tina Turner's, the 2013 Blues Music Award Nominee for Best Contemporary Blues Female Artist Bettye LaVette will be in concert with a new album Thankful and Thoughtful at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Thursday, November 7, at 8 p.m. Bettye is a Grammy-nominee and veteran jazz artist whom The New York Times raves "now rivals Aretha Franklin as her generation's most vital soul singer." With fifty years in show business, Bettye LaVette is celebrating her eclectic soul, blues, rock 'n' roll, gospel, funk and country music legacy. Bettye's band includes bass, guitar, drums and keyboard in a stunning performance of her velvet-rich voice and gospel-based blues. To start the evening of jazz, wine and art in style, there will be a wine and cheese tasting by No. 109 Cheese & Wine at 7:15 p.m. and art exhibit in the lobby. Piccolo's Pizza & Jazzeria (Prospect St., Ridgefield) is offering a free glass of wine with dinner the night of the show when tickets are presented. This event is underwritten by Acousticmusic.org and is part of the Xfinity Rock Series with support from the Connecticut Blues Society with media sponsor WSHU.

Downtown Cabaret Theatre presents a 'REFRESHENED EDITION' of She Loves You! to celebrate the Beatles 50th Anniversary featuring five additional Beatles songs not featured in the previous engagements, plus new media footage and a few surprising additions.