Sam Cooke News

A. Tom Collins and his band have officially announced their November tour dates.

Deeply Rooted Dance Theater (DRDT), which creates world-class dance inspired by the African Diaspora in a community dedicated to nurturing artists, supporting human relationships and sharing common values through engaging in dance, kicks off Generations, a five-year multigenerational repertory project premiering November 1 at 8 p.m. at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park in Chicago.

Shoshana Bean performed at The Federal Bar in North Hollywood, Calif., on September 4, 2013, alongside Kojo Littles, Brandon Brown, John Notto and Jarrett Johnson. BroadwayWorld has photos from the concert below!

Miller Theatre at Columbia University School of the Arts kicks off the 2013-14 season of its Jazz series with ANAT COHEN QUARTET on Saturday, October 12, 2013 and WARREN WOLF QUARTET on Saturday, November 2, 2013.

Shoshana Bean will perform a special one-night-only concert at the Historic Hemet Theater, tonight, August 23, 2013 at 8:00 pm. Doors open at 7:00 pm.

Rogue Machine continues with World Premiere of ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI... by Kemp Powers, extending through September 15, 2013, playing 8pm Fridays and Saturdays, 3pm on Sundays at ROGUE MACHINE.

Shoshana Bean will perform a special one-night-only concert at the Historic Hemet Theater, August 23, 2013 at 8:00 pm.

Julio Martinez-produced and hosted Arts in Review, celebrates the best in LA-area theater and cabaret, Fridays (2 to 2:30PM) on KPFK Radio (90.7FM). On July 5, Martinez welcomed cast members Kevin Daniels, Jason Delane and Ty Jones, from ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI, currently performing at Rogue Machine in Los Angeles. Click HERE to listen!

Lincoln Center Festival, which runs from today, July 6 through 28, 2013 will unfold in six venues on and off the Lincoln Center campus. Music figures prominently in the 2013 Festival with international productions by an eclectic range of renowned composers, singers, musicians and directors. In addition to performances, a panel discussion on Lera Auerbach's opera, The Blind, is scheduled. A chronological listing follows.

Below, Usher reveals his song choices for this year's 4TH OF JULY SPECTACULAR and chats about what this historic event means to him.

Blues Singer Bobby Bland has died, CNN is reporting. Bobby Bland is widely credited as helping to create the modern soul-blues sound.

Blues Singer Bobby Bland has died, CNN is reporting. Bobby Bland is widely credited as helping to create the modern soul-blues sound.

The Songwriters Hall of Fame inducted another batch of legends last night, as it welcomed Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Mick Jones and Lou Gramm of Foreigner, Holly Knight, JD Souther and Tony Hatch.

This 4th of July, the nation's largest patriotic pyrotechnic display will illuminate the night sky over New York City as the 37th annual Macy's 4th of July Fireworks rumble to life.

Barb Jungr made a very welcome return to the Adelaide Cabaret Festival, her last visit having been in 2006, when she presented her unique interpretations of the songs of Bob Dillon. Together with her musical director, accompanist, and co-writer, Simon Wallace, her performance consisted of a combination of interpretations of songs by several other famous singers, and a number of her own songs.

Lincoln Center Festival, which runs from July 6 through 28, 2013 will unfold in six venues on and off the Lincoln Center campus. Music figures prominently in the 2013 Festival with international productions by an eclectic range of renowned composers, singers, musicians and directors. In addition to performances, a panel discussion on Lera Auerbach's opera, The Blind, is scheduled. A chronological listing follows.

The official music video for Har Mar Superstar's new single, 'Lady, You Shot Me,' recently premiered at Stereogum. The song is also available as a free download at the site. 'Lady, You Shot Me' is the first single from the acclaimed singer, songwriter and performer's new album, Bye Bye 17, which is out now on Cult Records. Check out the music video for Lady, You Shot Me below!

In this week's edition, we caught up with Bryan Terrell Clark, who is starring as 'Marvin Gaye' in Motown- currently playing at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.

The RadioChick, in association with Sony Television Pictures, presents THE GONG SHOW LIVE, the greatest show in human history brought to life onstage for the first time on earth. The pre-off-Broadway-tryout-six-month-event will run tonight, May 2 - October 3 at The Cutting Room in New York City.

Texas born and bred singer William Blake--who came to New York six years ago at age 24--has lately taken the town by storm with his terrific tribute show to the legendary Etta James. In the process, Blake has also managed to transform some of the town's most prestigious nightclub/cabaret venues into his own personal concert halls. First it was at Birdland, where in the summer of 2012 and with the support of 'Cast Party' impresario Jim Caruso, Blake launched his Echoes of Etta raucous, standing-room only crowds. Then last February, Blake, his five piece band and three girl backup singers, overpowered Joe's Pub. But the last two nights might have been Blake's most impressive performances to date, as he totally captured the crowd at the elegant and sedate Cafe Carlyle (for the room's new 10:45 'Second Act' sets). It was almost as if you were experiencing an R & B concert at Carnegie Hall.