Nominations for the 56th Annual GRAMMY Awards were announced tonight by The Recording Academy and reflected one of the most diverse years for the best and brightest in music.
Jay Z tops the nominations with nine; Kendrick Lamar, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Justin Timberlake, and Pharrell Williams each garner seven nods; Drake and mastering engineer Bob Ludwig are up for five awards.
The 5th annual 30A SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL--set for January 17, 18 and 20, 2014--has announced the initial line-up for the 2014 celebration of singers and songs. Taking place at venues along Florida's scenic Highway 30A and the northwest resort neighborhoods of South Walton, the event will feature performances from such esteemed artists as Kristian Bush (Sugarland), Loudon Wainwright III, Ani DiFranco, Robert Randolph and the Family Band, Richard Thompson, Shawn Mullins, Jeffrey Steele, John Gorka, Jonathon Edwards, Mary Gauthier, James McMurtry, Bob Schneider, Glenn Phillips Band, Matthew Sweet, Jeffrey Steele, Jim Lauderdale and Tinsley Ellis, with more to be announced in the coming months.
Wells Fargo Center for the Arts welcomes the holiday season in the newly renovated Ruth Finley Person Theater (50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa) with a lineup of celebrated music, comedy, dance and family performances. The 2013-2014 season is well underway and continues with a performance featuring the talents of singer-songwriters Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell with Richard Thompson (November 2), the classic vocals of nine-time Grammy award winner Natalie Cole (November 24) and rounds out 2013 with a celebration of the holiday season, including Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker (December 18 and 19) and The Brian Setzer Orchestra: Christmas Rocks 10th Anniversary Tour! (December 26). Since its reopening in August, after a $2.8 million renovation, the Ruth Finley Person Theater has showcased a variety of talent from Patti LaBelle to Lewis Black to The Beach Boys.
The Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts has announced its events for September - October 2013. Details below!
Today, Wells Fargo Center for the Arts announced six additional shows to be presented in the newly renovated Ruth Finley Person Theater (50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa) as part of their 2013-14 season. The new performances added to the already diverse season include Bryan Adams: Bare Bones Tour (Thursday, October 17), Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell with Richard Thompson (Saturday, November 2), An Evening with Foreigner (Thursday, November 8), So You Think You Can Dance Live! (Thursday, November 21), The Brian Setzer Orchestra: Christmas Rocks 10th Anniversary Tour! (Thursday, December 26), and Aimee Mann & Billy Collins: An Evening of Acoustic Music and Spoken Word (Friday, April 18). Tickets for the general public go on sale on Friday, August 23 and may be purchased by calling 707.546.3600, online at wellsfargocenterarts.org and in person at 50 Mark West Springs Road in Santa Rosa.
The final show of Live @ Benaroya Hall's successful inaugural season is quickly approaching (tickets to The Monkees on August 17 at 8pm, are still available) and Benaroya Hall preps for a stellar sophomore season. Tickets for Chris Cornell and Makana will go on sale at 10am on Friday August 16. All other concert tickets are on sale now. In addition to the seven concerts listed above, more will be added as the season continues on through June of 2014. Information on additional shows will be released as it becomes available.
Singer-songwriters Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell perform at the Mayo Performing Arts Center tonight, July 12, 2013 at 8 pm. Tickets are $49-89. Special guests will be Devil Makes Three.
The Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts has announced its events for September - October 2013. Details below!
Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown shines during the month of July and their summer line-up has something to suit every taste in music and the performing arts. Among their many events, this month's calendar includes 'Skate and Break,' Hip-Hop on Roller Skates; a performance for kids of all ages on Tuesday, July 9th at 10:30 am.
From today, July 4 to 14, 2013, the Festival d'été de Québec presents one of the largest and most diverse musical festivals in North America.
From July 4 to 14, 2013, the Festival d'été de Québec presents one of the largest and most diverse musical festivals in North America.
Country music has made its comeback and the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center is presenting some of its finest performers! Texas icon Lyle Lovett and his Acoustic Group perform on Sunday, July 14 at 8:30pm; national treasures Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell perform on Saturday, July 20 at 8:30pm; and country music superstar Vince Gill performs on Sunday, August 11 at 8:30pm.
Over 120 performances will be held on stage between July 2013 and June 2014. Highlights include a diverse theatre series featuring Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Tony-nominated BRING IT ON, Tony-Winning MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, ROCK OF AGES and Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT; contemporary performers such as Michael Bolton, Kenny Loggins, Michael W. Smith and Clint Black; classical artists including Sarah Chang and Itzhak Perlman, comedians including Drew Carey, Joan Rivers, Jason Alexander and Jim Belushi, and many more (see schedule below).
Singer-songwriters Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell perform at the Mayo Performing Arts Center on Friday, July 12, 2013 at 8 pm. Tickets are $49-89. Special guests will be Devil Makes Three.
She & Him's North American Summer 2013 tour will kick off today, June 13 in Nashville, TN, at the Ryman Auditorium. This tour will see the duo - backed by a full band - playing legendary venues including Los Angeles' Hollywood Bowl and New York's Central Park Summerstage.
The 46th edition of Festival d'ete de Quebec, Canada's largest outdoor music event, will take place in the historic and breathtaking Quebec City from July 4 to 14, 2013. Presenting more than 1,000 artists and offering more than 300 performances spread over twelve outdoor and indoor venues, the eleven-day Festival is one of North America's most important summer celebrations. The Festival features some of the most notable names in the international music scene, provides a chance to discover rising stars and new talents, and showcases a wide range of genres including rock, pop, hip-hop, French song, electro, jazz, classical music and world music.
This summer, AMP Concerts will bring live music back to the Downs of Santa Fe with Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell, a solo night with British folk rock legend Richard Thompson to the KiMo and Vieux Farka Toure, one of the hottest young stars from Mali, holding court to The Dirty Bourbon.
The Mayo Performing Arts Center presents a summer full of great rock, pop and country concerts throughout July and August. Headline acts include Emmylou Harris, Steppenwolf, Robert Randolph and Cheap Trick.
She & Him have released the music video for I COULD'VE BEEN YOUR GIRL, the first single from their latest album VOLUME 3. The video marks Zooey Deschanel's directorial debut. Check it out below!
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