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New Orleans Composer William Horne's Newest Chamber Works Featured On Album Out Now
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 9, 2024

New Orleans composer William Horne has released world-premiere recordings of three new chamber works on CHAMBER MUSIC OF WILLIAM HORNE, VOLUME THREE, available now. The album features Horne's Sonata for French Horn and Piano, Sonata for Alto Saxophone and Piano, and Trio for Flute, Alto Saxophone, and Piano.

Pianist Michael Stephen Brown to Perform Solo Piano Recital at Chamber Music Detroit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2024

Pianist Michael Stephen Brown will return to Chamber Music Detroit and make his live concert debut on March 1, 2024.

Cast and Creative Team Set for West Coast Premiere of PEOPLE WHERE THEY ARE at San Jose Stage Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2024

The San Jose Stage Company has revealed the complete cast and creative team for the West Coast Premiere of People Where They Are by Anthony Clarvoe. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Joey Alexander Announces New Album 'Continuance'
by Michael Major - Sep 12, 2023

It is the first album that the Bali, Indonesia-born pianist, composer and bandleader has recorded with his regular touring trio of Kris Funn on upright bass and John Davis on drums, a group with whom he has played hundreds of gigs over the past four years. They are augmented on four tracks by GRAMMY-nominated trumpet player Theo Croker.

Kathryn Keats' Solo Musical Experience THE HUMMINGBIRD Returns to the Marsh in March
by Stephi Wild - Feb 7, 2023

Due to popular demand, actor/singer/playwright Kathryn Keats returns to The Marsh San Francisco with her solo musical experience The Hummingbird. This riveting work takes audiences through Keats' harrowing and redemptive journey, which began with dreams of a stage career and ended with years living incognito with the help of Victim Witness Assistance.

The Marsh San Francisco to Present Kathryn Keats' THE HUMMINGBIRD in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 31, 2022

The Marsh San Francisco will take audiences through a harrowing and redemptive journey with Kathryn Keats’ solo musical experience, The Hummingbird. The Hummingbird will be presented October 14–November 18, 2022 with performances at 7:00pm Fridays at The Marsh San Francisco.

Friendship Share 'Alive Twice' Off Forthcoming New LP 'Love the Stranger'
by Michael Major - Jun 13, 2022

Philly-based Friendship have released a new single, “Alive Twice.” The track is taken from their forthcoming new album Love the Stranger which is set for release via Merge Records. Like the LP, today’s single—which is both sparse and gorgeous—was co-produced by the band and Bradford Krieger.

The Latinx Theatre Commons Announces The 2022 LTC Comedy Carnaval
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 24, 2022

The Latinx Theatre Commons today announced the 2022 LTC Comedy Carnaval at Su Teatro Cultural & Performing Arts Center.

JOHN NEMETH to Announces Dates for STRONGER THAN STRONG National Tour
by Marissa Tomeo - Mar 6, 2022

John Németh, a five-time nominee at last year’s Blues Music Awards who continues to establish himself as one of the world’s premier blues artists, has announced the first 23 concert dates for his upcoming Stronger Than Strong national tour which opens on the West Coast on March 10. One of the most soulful singers in America today, Németh has been a long-time fixture on the international blues scenes.

Jazz Ensemble ANDY OSTWALD TRIO Releases Debut Solo Record
by Marissa Tomeo - Mar 5, 2022

Andy Ostwald is a San Francisco Bay area-based performer, teacher, and author of the book Play Jazz, Blues, Rock Piano by Ear. He performs as a band leader, sideman, solo pianist, and as a member of Jeff Sanford’s Cartoon Jazz Orchestra. Now with his own ANDY OSTWALD TRIO he is proud to present their debut full-length release FIELD GUIDE on March 18, 2022. The album is a true Field Guide for that meadow we’ve seen before but never traversed, featuring intimate and intensely focused improvised musical travels through overlooked gardens and orchards of sound. Grab a copy of the Field Guide and enjoy your trip!

Vibraphonist Joel Ross to Appear at DACAMERA With Harpist Brandee Younger and GOOD VIBES
by Marissa Tomeo - Mar 3, 2022

DACAMERA, a Houston-based presenter of chamber music and jazz concerts, announces vibraphonist Joel Ross on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at Cullen Theater, Wortham Theater Center. Joined by harpist Brandee Younger, Ross and his band Good Vibes will perform an assortment of songs from his two Blue Note recordings Kingmaker and Who Are You? Ross is one of the standout artists in the recent resurgence of groundbreaking jazz musicians coming out of Chicago. In 2019, Ross released his Blue Note debut KingMaker to universal critical acclaim and topped the DownBeat Critics Poll Rising Star category for vibraphone.

Oakland Theater Project Begins 10th Anniversary Season With THE TEMPEST
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 27, 2022

Oakland Theater Project celebrates its 10th Anniversary and launches the 2022 Season: In the Eye of the Storm with in-person performances of The Tempest by William Shakespeare, directed by Executive Co-Artistic Director Michael Socrates Moran.

Oakland Theater Project Announces 2022 Season
by Stephi Wild - Dec 20, 2021

 Oakland Theater Project (OTP)has announced its 2022 Season, In the Eye of the Storm, with five in-person shows at OTP’s Oakland Theater at FLAX art & design (1501 Martin Luther King Jr. Way), and a sixth show to be announced at a later date, that commemorates the 10-year anniversary since their founding in 2012. 

Oakland Theater Project's 2021 Season Returns With EVERY BRILLIANT THING
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2021

Oakland Theater Project’s production of Every Brilliant Thing is an attempt to address existential questions of life, death, depression, suicide, and love – exploring why we continue living and what we live for in a deft and humorous way that feels congruent with the experiences of living through a pandemic.

Oakland Theater Project's 2021 Season Shifts to Outdoor Performances for THE DREAM LIFE OF MALCOM X Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 28, 2021

Oakland Theater Project’s 2021 Season will continue with the announcement of its first outdoor seated performance, and the conclusion of its drive-in theater, with the world premiere of a new one-person show The Dream Life of Malcolm X by Oakland Theater Project Literary Manager John Wilkins.

Elder Brother Releases New Album 'I Won't Fade On You'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 2, 2020

Alternative rock band Elder Brother have released their highly anticipated new album, I Won’t Fade On You.

Road Theatre Company Announces Live Streamed SUMMER PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 8, 2020

ROAD THEATRE COMPANY and Taylor Gilbert, Founder/Artistic Director together with Sam Anderson, Artistic Director, remain committed to their meaningful mission to produce and develop New Work for the Stage. They have announced in this, their upcoming 29th season, the eleventh annuala??   SUMMER PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL.

Ann Hampton Callaway Announces Upcoming Online Concerts and Events
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 6, 2020

Like so many of her performer friends, Ann has had numerous cancelled concerts and her live performance career is totally on hold. While distressing financially, it is also a wonderful opportunity to be useful during this challenging time.

Chris Standring to Release REAL LIFE
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 3, 2020

Riding the momentum of being named 2019's Artist of the Year, contemporary jazz guitarist Chris Standring's first single from his forthcoming 13th solo album, “Real Life,” was the most added track in its debut week at radio. The curiously titled “Is There A Doctor In The House?,” which is illumined by a celestial gospel vocal sample and Standring's joyous electric guitar parlance and rousing keyboard blasts, is one of nine new tunes written by the artist, who produced and arranged the eleven-song set dropping March 20 on the Ultimate Vibe Recordings imprint.

Wishbone Ash Celebrates 50th Anniversary With US Spring Tour 2020
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 14, 2020

Wishbone Ash celebrates a half-century of live twin-lead guitar power in 2020. Fans can look forward to enjoying repertoire from the band's vast catalog of exactly 100 unique releases - 27 studio albums, 24 live albums, 43 compilations and box sets and five live DVDs, along with a DVD rockumentary ('This is Wishbone Ash'). Continually pushing their creative process, the band will release their next studio album, 'Coat of Arms,' through SPV/Steamhammer on February 28th, 2020 as CD DigiPak, 2LP version (incl. bonus track), download and stream: https://WishboneAsh.lnk.to/CoatOfArms

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