Sting & Shaggy Announce 44/876 UK Tour Dates
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Feb 11, 2019
Following last night's GRAMMY's, where Sting & Shaggywere awarded Best Reggae Album for their collaborative UK Top Ten hit record 44/876, the pair have announced their return to the UK with The 44/876 Tour.
Little Big Town To Host MusiCares Dolly Parton Tribute
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Feb 6, 2019
Multi-GRAMMY®-winning artists and current GRAMMY nominees Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Phillip Sweet, and Jimi Westbrook of Little Big Town have been announced as hosts of the 2019 MusiCares®Person of the Year tribute concert honoring Dolly Parton on Feb. 8. GRAMMY winner Yolanda Adams, current GRAMMY nominee Jon Batiste, past GRAMMY nominee Cam, current GRAMMY nominee Brandi Carlile, GRAMMY winner Jennifer Nettles, and current GRAMMY nominee Margo Price will join the performance lineup at the star-studded annual fundraiser for MusiCares, the signature health and human services charity founded by the Recording Academy. Previously announced performers include Leon Bridges, Garth Brooks & Trisha Yearwood, Miley Cyrus, Lauren Daigle, Vince Gill, Don Henley, Norah Jones, Shawn Mendes, Kacey Musgraves, Willie Nelson, Katy Perry, Linda Perry, P!NK, Mark Ronson, Mavis Staples, and Chris Stapleton. GRAMMY winner Dolly Partonwill close the evening's performances. Greg Phillinganes will be the musical director.
Hawaiian Slack Key Guitarist Makana Returns To Benaroya Hall For 'The Sunset Tour'
by A.A. Cristi
- Feb 4, 2019
Described as dazzling by the New York Times, Makana is an internationally acclaimed guitarist, singer, composer and activist who is widely known for lending his musical talent for social change. He has been a TEDx talk presenter, and his guitar playing has been featured on three Grammy-nominated albums, including the soundtrack of the Academy-Award winning film The Descendants.
VIDEO: Michael McDonald to be Featured on New Episode of SPEAKEASY
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Feb 4, 2019
Steely Dan alumnus and former The Doobie Brothers' frontman Michael McDonald is the latest iconic artist to be featured on the fourth season of public television's critically acclaimed conversation series Speakeasy. The five-time GRAMMY Award winner is joined by the co-producer of his 1993 album Blink of An Eye, Russ Titleman to discuss McDonald's storied career, how he got his start, and his legacy. Speakeasy airs on Public Television and public television's WORLD Channel. Air dates and times are available at www.speakeasytalks.com.
VIDEO: Broadway Inspirational Voices Performs 'Top Of The World' From TUCK EVERLASTING
by Stephi Wild
- Feb 2, 2019
Continuing their 25th Anniversary season, Tony and Grammy award-nominated Michael McElroy and BIV present "Top of the World" from Tuck Everlasting. Featuring a smaller group of BIV's talented members, Mr. McElroy's arrangement with orchestration by Isaac Harlan, offers an incredible pick-you-up to beat the mid-winter blues. Written by the team of Chris Miller (music) and Nathan Tyson (lyrics), this live performance features the work of videographer Nate Wind.
Shaggy to Host the GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony; Will be Streamed Live
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Jan 31, 2019
The GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony® will take place at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 10, from 12:30–3:30 p.m. PT, and will be streamed live internationally via GRAMMY.com. Preceding the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards® telecast, the Premiere Ceremony will be hosted by GRAMMY® winner and current nominee Shaggy and will feature a number of performances by current GRAMMY nominees. Currently slated to perform are singer/songwriter Snatam Kaur, trumpeter Craig Morris, and dance/electronic duo Sofi Tukker. Nigerian Afrobeat artist Seun Kuti and Malian singer/songwriter Fatoumata Diawara will take the stage together to perform. Additionally, for the first time ever, Ángela Aguilar, Aida Cuevas, and Natalia Lafourcade will unite to perform the Mexican folkloric classic 'La Llorona,' which all three have recorded during their careers.
BWW Review: UNC Doctors Do No Harm in Charlotte Ballet's SHAKESPEARE REINVENTED
by Perry Tannenbaum
- Jan 31, 2019
No amazing synthesis or revelation emerges in Charlotte Ballet's audacious SHAKESPEARE REINVENTED collaboration with UNC Charlotte, but the evening bristles with excitement and electricity, probably because the two imaginative choreographers didn't allow their academic partners to get inside their heads - or their art.
Martha New Album LOVE KEEPS KICKING Out 4/5 via Dirtnap Records, New Single
by Tori Hartshorn
- Jan 28, 2019
County Durham indie-punk heroes Martha have announced details of their brand new album Love Keeps Kicking, out April 5th via Dirtnap Records in North America and Big Scary Monsters across the pond. The third full-length from the much loved quartet, Love Keeps Kicking is a celebration in the face of heartache, told through 11 career best anthems.
New Episode of SPEAKEASY to Feature Lynyrd Skynyrd Members Gary Rossington, Johnny Van Zant and Rickey Medlocke
by Tori Hartshorn
- Jan 28, 2019
Southern rock icons Gary Rossington, Johnny Van Zant, and Rickey Medlocke of Lynyrd Skynyrd are the latest legendary artists to appear on the fourth season of the critically acclaimed conversation series Speakeasy. The trio open up like no past interview they've done, including the story behind their return after a decade-long hiatus to writer Rob Tannenbaum. Speakeasy airs on Public Television and public television's WORLD Channel. Air dates and times are available at www.speakeasytalks.com.
Nadia Quinn, Alice Ripley, JOSEPH, and More Come to Feinstein's/54 Below
by A.A. Cristi
- Jan 26, 2019
Next week, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com/Feinsteins or call (646) 476-3551.
Chris Botti Will Play The Hanover Theatre
by Stephi Wild
- Jan 25, 2019
Grammy Award-winning Chris Botti, backed by his incredible band, will perform live at The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts on Friday, May 10 at 8pm. Tickets are on sale now.
Rainy Day Productions Holds Industry Readings Of CHASING THE RIVER
by Julie Musbach
- Jan 22, 2019
Rainy Day Productions will present industry readings of the new play Chasing the River by Jean Dobie Giebel. Directed by Illana Stein, the six-member cast will feature Tony Carlin, Aaron Costa Ganis, Annie Golden, Deborah Rayne, Chet Siegel, and Wendy Rich Stetson. The readings will be held on Monday, January 28 at 3:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m., and Tuesday, January 29 at 4:00 p.m. For more information, please email victoria@PSTheatricals.com.
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