ELEVATE: Enlighten will present two evenings of live entertainment during this year's public art festival. Join us for a night of music, dance and spoken word at the Friday Night Performance Showcase on Friday, October 20th, and a high-energy Block Party on Saturday, October 21st, presented by MailChimp.
Court Theatre, under the continuing leadership of Charles Newell, Marilyn F. Vitale Artistic Director, and Stephen J. Albert, Executive Director, announces the extension of Five Guys Named Moe by Clarke Peters, directed by Resident Artist Ron OJ Parson, Music Director Abdul Hamid Royal and Associate Director Felicia P. Fields. Five Guys Named Moe, which features Louis Jordan's greatest hits, now runs through October 15, 2017 at Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis Ave. Tickets to extension performances of Five Guys Named Moe are on sale and available by calling the box office at (773) 753-4472 or www.CourtTheatre.org.
Fall has arrived but October is heating up with the acts at Blue Note Hawaii. This month includes legendary national artists, some of the biggest local talents around and some great comedy.
City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces an evening with Marc Roberge of O.A.R., the return of 10,000 Maniacs with four Valentine's shows over two nights and more.
VAN MORRISON has released a video for his recording of the Sam Cooke classic 'Bring It On Home To Me, a song from his new album ROLL WITH THE PUNCHES, due out September 22 on Exile/Caroline.
Chuck Prophet & The Mission Express; Ellisa Sun; and Mari Mack & Livin' Like Kings just added to the 2nd annual Bear Music Fest lineup. The three day, all-inclusive summer camp, house party, music festival goes down Friday throughSunday, September 8th-10th, 2017, at Lair of The Golden Bear in Pinecrest, California. Located in Tuolumne County — approximately 2.5 hours from the San Francisco Bay Area — Bear Music Fest offers a unique all-inclusive experience. Weekend festival passes range from $195 - $300 and include accommodations, meals, all performances (20+) and workshops.
Court Theatre, under the continuing leadership of Charles Newell, Marilyn F. Vitale Artistic Director, and Stephen J. Albert, Executive Director, opens its 2017-2018 season with Five Guys Named Moe by Clarke Peters, directed by Resident Artist Ron OJ Parson, Music Director Abdul Hamid Royal and Associate Director Felicia P. Fields. Five Guys Named Moe, which features Louis Jordan's greatest hits, runs September 7 - October 8, 2017 at Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis Ave. The press opening is September 16, 2017 at 8:00 p.m.
As DEAD ROCK WEST--the California alt-country rock group fronted by Cindy Wasserman and Frank Lee Drennen--approach the Friday (8/11) release of their new album MORE LOVE (Omnivore Recordings), the band partnered with The Bluegrass Situation to premiere the album's title track.
Straight No Chaser, the popular a cappella group will bring the very popular 'The Speakeasy Tour' to New Jersey Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at 8PM. The popular a cappella group will perform their third volume of beloved series from their new EP including their unique take on Bruno Mars' smash, That's What I Like' VIDEO HERE) and renditions of songs by Eurythimics, Fitz and the Tantrums, Bonnie Tyler, Sam Cooke, Beyonce as well as their holiday hits. Straight No Chaser will co-headline with Postmodern Jukebox. Tickets go on-sale Friday, August 11th at 10 am at NJPAC.org or call 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722.)
Craft Recordings is pleased to announce the release of a new compilation celebrating the roots of American popular music. Jesus Rocked the Jukebox: Small Group Black Gospel (1951-1965) delves deep into the Specialty and Vee-Jay Records' vaults
Today, producers Ken Davenport and Hunter Arnold announced that Tony Award nominee Phillip Boykin, Alysha Deslorieux, Kenita R. Miller, and Isaac Powell are joining the new Broadway production of Once On This Island, which will play the Circle in the Square Theatre (235 W. 50th street, NYC) this fall.
Today (6/27), DEAD ROCK WEST--the California alt-country rock vocal duo of Cindy Wasserman and Frank Lee Drennen--partnered with Los Angeles Times' Pop & Hiss to premiere 'Boundless Fearless Love.' It's the lead single off their new album MORE LOVE due out Friday, August 11 via Omnivore Recordings.