Sam Cooke News

Bashiri Asad to Perform at Feinstein's at Hotel Carmichael

by Stephi Wild — September 22, 2026

Indianapolis soul artist Bashiri Asad performs at Feinstein's at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel, blending classic soul with modern sensibility.

Lo-Flo Records to Release Archival Mel Carter Single WHEN

by Rachel Stone — September 18, 2026

Lo-Flo Records will release WHEN, an archival recording written by Jane McNealy and featuring 1960s pop and soul singer Mel Carter, recorded over 50 years ago with Harold Battiste Jr.

Zacchae'us Paul Releases New R&B Single STAY Featuring donSMITH

by Rachel Stone — September 18, 2026

Atlanta-born artist Zacchae'us Paul released his new single STAY, featuring donSMITH and trumpeter Milena Casado, ahead of his sophomore album JAZZ MONEY VOL.

Alex Lambert Releases New Song BEAUTIFUL MIND on Big Loud Texas

by Rachel Stone — September 4, 2026

Alex Lambert released the romantic new track BEAUTIFUL MIND via Big Loud Texas, written with Oscar Charles and Madeline Edwards, amid a run of headlining and supporting tour dates.

CRIMSON99 Releases "Open Up Your Heart," Announces Debut EP DAREDEVIL

by Rachel Stone — September 2, 2026

Montreal singer-songwriter Crimson99 released the single "Open Up Your Heart" and announced her debut EP DAREDEVIL, produced by Koko Love and recorded live in a single day.

Documentary About Leslie Odom, Jr.'s Return to HAMILTON Set For Fall Release

by Stephi Wild — September 1, 2026

A documentary about Leslie Odom, Jr.

STEVE OLIVER & THE GRAINGER BROTHERS, BRICKWALL JACKSON to Headline New Concert Dates

by Rachel Stone — August 25, 2026

Additional concerts have been announced, including performances by Steve Oliver & The Grainger Brothers and Brickwall Jackson, joining other newly added shows in the upcoming lineup.

Ghost Hounds Release New Album JUSTIFIED via Maple House Records

by Rachel Stone — August 21, 2026

Country-rock band GHOST HOUNDS has released its new album JUSTIFIED via Maple House Records, blending rock, soul, blues and country across the record.

Ghost Hounds to Release JUSTIFIED Album August 21, Share "Pale Horse" Video

by Rachel Stone — August 21, 2026

Ghost Hounds will release their new album JUSTIFIED via Maple House Records on Friday, August 21, alongside a music video for focus track "Pale Horse.

Rick Braun, Hayde Bluegrass Orchestra Among New Shows to Be Added

by Rachel Stone — August 18, 2026

New concert dates have been added featuring Rick Braun, Hayde Bluegrass Orchestra, a Christmas with Elvis tribute, Slow Pilot performing the songs of Jeff Buckley, and a Mary J.

Kean Stage Reveals 2026-2027 Season Line-up

by Stephi Wild — August 4, 2026

Kean Stage in Union, New Jersey, has announced a season featuring Broadway, jazz, reggae, soul and Latin music performances alongside family programming.

THE BROWN SUITE Will Embark on UK Tour

by Stephi Wild — July 23, 2026

Fundamentally Dance will present THE BROWN SUITE, a new narrative dance theatre work by duo BlacBrik, on a 12-venue UK tour.

Ghost Hounds to Release New Single 'Something Wicked' From Upcoming Album

by Joshua Wright — July 21, 2026

Ghost Hounds, fronted by former The Voice contestant SAVNT, released new single 'Something Wicked,' a roots rock track featured on their forthcoming album Justified via Maple House Records.

Cheyenne Jackson to Perform at Provincetown Town Hall

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 16, 2026

Emmy & Grammy nominated star Cheyenne Jackson, Star of Broadway's Once Upon a Mattress and Into The Woods and on film in American Horror Story, United 93, Behind The Candelabra, will perform at Provincetown Town Hall.

Review: THE ROOM WHERE IT HAPPENED at Analog

by Catherine Burford — July 13, 2026

“Politics have no place in theatre,” says a person who has no idea that some of the first-ever plays from Ancient Greece were political.

DANCE FOR LIFE 35TH ANNIVERSARY Celebration Set for The Auditorium in Chicago

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 25, 2026

Chicago Dance Health Fund will present Dance for Life's 35th Anniversary at The Auditorium, featuring 12 works from companies including Hubbard Street, Giordano, and Deeply Rooted Dance Theater.

BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB's Clinton Roane to Make Solo Cabaret Debut in NYC

by A.A. Cristi — June 23, 2026

Clinton Roane, known for Broadway's BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB and THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS, will make his cabaret debut with LET'S BE HONEST at Chelsea Table + Stage, featuring music and personal storytelling.

Review Roundup: LABEL•LESS at The Duke on 42nd Street

by A.A. Cristi — June 18, 2026

The reviews are in for Label•less, the new musical experience created by Lea and Drew Lachey that officially opened Off-Broadway on June 18.

Idina Menzel, Leslie Odom Jr., and More to Headline Philly Pops Summer Season

by Stephi Wild — June 17, 2026

The Philly Pops announced a summer season featuring Idina Menzel, Boyz II Men, and Leslie Odom Jr.

Interview: Thomas Wilkins of OPENING NIGHT AT THE BOWL: THE BEST OF BROADWAY at Hollywood Bowl

by Amanda Callas — June 17, 2026

I talk with legendary conductor Thomas Wilkins, who has worked with the Hollywood Bowl for over twenty years, in addition to a truly staggering, award-winning career conducting and guest conducting a who’s who’s list of orchestras.