Stevie Wonder News

Antonio Adolfo with special guest Hendrick Meurkens will appear at Jazz at Kitano, 66 Park Ave, NYC (at 38th St), tonight, Aug. 15th, with two shows - 8 and 10 p.m.

Yoshi's San Francisco announces updated calendar for club and restaurant through September 15, plus new shows through December 2013. Details below!

Gary Naylor sees an energetic take on the classic tale.

There's no need to stretch one's imagination when people jump to their feet and dance in the aisles, shaking and grooving the night away. They've already formed their own images and feel the magic. Motown's a fun show with 12 pretty great singers and a full orchestra center stage under the nifty musical direction of Andrew Reyes.

The immortal composer/arranger/ pianist Tadd Dameron was once overheard telling his ensemble "It has to swing, sure, but it has to be beautiful." That quote could be a sub-title for composer/arranger/pianist Antonio Adolfo's brilliant new CD, Finas Misturas (fine mixtures) on AAM Music (AAM 0705). Drawing heavily on a musical history that combines his Brazilian heritage with his 40+ years in Jazz, Adolfo offers an outstanding set of four originals and six compositions by five highly notable Jazz Masters.

Legendary band Earth, Wind & Fire will release their first new album in eight years. The new album, titled 'Now, Then & Forever' will be released on September 10th. Click here to get a first listen to the premiere of their new song, 'Sign On.'

Legendary Bass Guitarist Michael Henderson lands his Starship in New York City at The Cutting Room Friday August 16th. 'In Concert From Motown To Miles' takes the audience on a musical journey of Michael's career. From his beginnings playing with Stevie Wonder and other Motown and Stax artists through his years with Miles Davis and his own hit making solo career. You'll hear all the hits like 'You Are My Starship', 'Wide Receiver', 'Valentine Love', 'At The Concert', 'Take Me, I'm Yours', and 'Be My Girl' plus many more. Don't miss this one night only show!

On August 16, 1977 we lost an American music and cultural icon: Elvis Presley. But, he has never truly left us. His memory endures with the vast amounts of music he recorded, the movies he made, and his likeness being used all over the planet. You would be hard pressed to find someone in this world that has never heard of Elvis Presley. With tribute artists performing in his likeness and multiple festivals around the world attracting fans of every age, it's no wonder that his music was lent to a Broadway musical. And just in time for the 36th anniversary of his passing, The Arundel Barn Playhouse's ALL SHOOK UP will help you relive yesteryear and maybe even hear the King's music in a completely new way.

Los Angeles' Raquel Rodriguez is thrilled to be making her Las Vegas debut at the M Resort on Friday August 23rd.

Pagliaccio, the new single from Barbarossa, aka Londoner James Mathé, is set for release on Memphis Industries on August 19, 2013. It's taken from his new album, Bloodlines, out today, August 6.

This week at Joe's Pub at the Public, August 5-11, will feature: Summer & Eve...and Friends, Jac 'n Swallow, Diego Figueiredo, Ryan Star, Freestyle Love Supreme, Lindsay Katt, Debauche, Katy Steele/Andrew Shapiro, Osekre/Mean Lady, Kim Lenz, Lalana, Henry Butler, Jayme Stone, and Incoming! The Public Theater's Under the Radar Festival.

Some of Broadway's brightest talents will sing completely new arrangements of the hits of Amy Winehouse in the next concert of the BROADWAY SINGS concert series. More than 20 Broadway performers will be accompanied by a full band playing brand new, original orchestrations of the English singer's greatest songs. The concert is the fifth of the series; previously honored were Adele, Michael Jackson, Beyonce, and Stevie Wonder.

Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce their annual FREE BROADWAY IN CHICAGO SUMMER CONCERT will take place tonight, August 5, 2013 at 6:15 p.m. at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion at Millennium Park (201 E Randolph St). Hosted by ABC 7 Chicago's Janet Davies, Val Warner and Ryan Chiaverini, the headlining performance will feature cast members from the smash hit Broadway musical MOTOWN THE MUSICAL, as well as Broadway's biggest blockbuster WICKED, and showcase additional cast performances from ELF, EVITA, FLASHDANCE THE MUSICAL, GHOST THE MUSICAL, MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, ONCE and WE WILL ROCK YOU. The Broadway In Chicago Summer Concert at Millennium Park is sponsored by ABC 7 Chicago and produced in partnership with The City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events.

Legendary Bass Guitarist Michael Henderson lands his starship in New York City at The Cutting Room on Friday, August 16th.

Making the rounds of insider music forums across the net, is a rumoured track list for superstar Mariah Carey's upcoming THE ART OF LETTING GO. Previously delayed from July, the album is now expected to be released in November of 2013. The rumoured list includes many past high-profile collaborators as well as some exciting new ones that she's never worked with before...

One of the most anticipated and heavily attended summer festivals in the Northeast is here again. HARLEM WEEK celebrates its 39th Anniversary with events from July 28th through August 24th.It's the world's only month-long week filled with outdoor concerts, film festivals, sporting events, block parties, Seminars, Expos, Career & Job Fairs and much more.

BMI Presents at Rockwood Music Hall, an exciting showcase featuring up-and-coming singer-songwriters from all genres. This event is designed to expose BMI singer-songwriters to the public and the music industry through an intimate showcase. This show will feature a special performance from a rising troubadour. Admission is free.

Following an open submission process, six projects have been selected for the 2013/14 Kogod Cradle Series, as part of the American Voices New Play Institute at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater (1101 Sixth St., S.W.). Focused on the development of new and emerging work by artists from throughout Greater Washington and around the country, this series of workshops, readings and performances invites artists and audiences to actively explore the development process.

Following an open submission process, six projects have been selected for the 2013/14 Kogod Cradle Series, as part of the American Voices New Play Institute at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater (1101 Sixth St., S.W.). Focused on the development of new and emerging work by artists from throughout Greater Washington and around the country, this series of workshops, readings and performances invites artists and audiences to actively explore the development process.

Yoshi's San Francisco has announced its updated calendar for club and restaurant through September 1, plus new shows through November 2013. Details below!