Sam Cooke News

Following sell-out seasons across Australia in 2022, SHAKE RATTLE ‘N’ ROLL The Happy Days Tour is back, and it’s more spectacular and ready to rock audiences of all ages!  

Prospect Theater Company has announced the performers for their annual Spring Gala. See who is taking part, and learn how to purchase tickets!

The tour kicks off with his 2nd Annual Wiscansin Fest on June 10th (the eve of “T-Pain Day” in the state of Wisconsin) at The Rave/Eagles Club in Milwaukee, WI (featuring performances by T-Pain, Chance The Rapper, Tobi Lou, and many more soon to be announced) and will continue to Washington, DC, New York, and Atlanta, with support from Tobi Lou. 

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. A recipient of the 2022 Tony Awards Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work.

The national tour of R.E.S.P.E.C.T. - A Celebration of the Music of Aretha Franklin is a tribute fit for The Queen of Soul. It stopped at Capital One Hall on March 22nd, with a lean and streamlined review that made music the priority.

‘Stone Cold Killer’ is a gnarled roadhouse rocker written about guitarist Dan Taylor’s new kitten “that beautiful thing kills everything”, the humorous accompanying video portrays a retro crime caper as the band are hunted by the menacing feline felon. Watch the new music video and check out upcoming tour dates!

Vevo, the world's leading music video network, announces the release of Chiiild's live performance of 'Bon Voyage' off his latest album, Better Luck In The Next Life. 'Bon Voyage' follows Chiiild's previous live performance of 'Antidote.' Previously, Chiiild was named a Vevo DSCVR Artist to Watch 2022 with performances. Watch the video now!

Producer/songwriter Felly returns with the release of his new single “Crying In Sunshine (Feat. Arden Jones)”. The collaboration is sun-soaked and groovy; an ode to protecting your own peace as you navigate the mountains and valleys of the complex, complicated world. Felly also announced a 23 date headlining tour in North America.

Gateway Theatre will present the critically-acclaimed musical Hey Viola! on the Mainstage Theatre April 13 to 22.

Special Offer: Be in the Room Where it Happens With Hamilton’s Leslie Odom, Jr.!

Acclaimed Jersey City dance company Nimbus Dance presents its Spring Season at Jersey City’s Nimbus Arts Center March 31-April 2, audaciously showcasing a medley of dances that illuminate and inspire with breathtakingly physical, emotional, and musical performances.

Personality: The Lloyd Price Musical has announced the cast for the show’s Chicago premiere. See who is starring, and how to purchase tickets!

The Shed will present the US premiere of Misty, a genre-defying play written by and starring Olivier Award–nominee Arinzé Kene. See how to purchase tickets!

Produced lovingly by EMMANUEL, regarded by guitar great Chet Atkins as “one of the best guitar players I’ve ever seen,” the 16-track ACCOMPLICE TWO is a spirited mix of new takes on indelible classics and brand-new originals from TOMMY. His collaborators are some of the most remarkable musicians on the planet

MPAC will present blues great Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Broadway and film favorite Leslie Odom, Jr. in March!

The genesis of the song came from conversations with seasoned producers and writers in the LA music scene and riffing off the ideals of the 60s free love movement. Over a syncopated beat, Felly sings 'you can’t pay for this aura,' which serves as a reminder that love and loving one another is a priceless and necessary spiritual endeavor.

The Heavy’s sixth album AMEN was recorded at Rockfield Studios, produced with Tchad Blake (The Black Keys, U2) and engineered with Real World Studios’ Joe Jones. Elsewhere on the album there’s the grimy swamp glam of ‘Bad Muthaf**ker’ and gnarled roadhouse rocker ‘Stone Cold Killer’, while ‘Whole Lot Of Me’, ‘Feels Like Rain’ and ‘Without A Woman.'

On Top Of The Covers features creative covers of Sam Cooke’s “A Change Is Gonna Come,” Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’,” Dr. Hook’s “Sharing The Night Together,” Sam Smith’s “Stay With Me,” Chris Stapleton’s Tennessee Whiskey,” Frank Sinatra’s “That’s Life” ft. NandoSTL (a Nappy Boy Entertainment artist), and Black Sabbath’s “War Pigs.”

Howard Bomar was a man who slipped through everybody’s fingers. His artistry escapes that fate with the release of I, Who Have Nothing, available from Sundazed Music on LP and CD with bonus tracks. The 13-track collection features his 1960s 45 soul sides and five previously unreleased recordings, including a cover of Prince's 'Purple Rain.'

Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts is celebrating Valentine's Day offering savings on select shows for gifting your loved one a memorable experience at the arts center.