The Johnsons News

On Tuesday, December 15 at 7:30 p.m., theCarnegie Hall Notables-a membership and ticket program for music enthusiasts in their 20s and 30s-presents yMusic in an exclusive concert in Zankel Hall for Notables members only featuring the acclaimed multi-instrumentalists (string trio, flute, clarinet, and trumpet) with special guest The Tallest Man on Earth. Following the concert, the Notables will gather in Carnegie Hall's Weill Terrace Room and Weill Music Room in the Resnick Education Wing for an after-party immediately following the performance with beer provided by Brooklyn Brewery, cocktails provided by The Balvenie, Hendrick's Gin, Milagro Tequila, Monkey Shoulder Whiskey, and Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum.

Bianca Casady & The C.i.A. is heading out for a 22-date tour in Europe to perform new music staged in a theater-like setting together with a dancer Bino Sauitzvy, visual artist Jean Marc Ruellan.

Washington, D.C. - Authors George R. Johnson and Frances R. Johnson assert that after the mandatory, but often uncomfortable, 'sex talk' about the birds and the bees, another just as important talk about safety must occur. They call this 'the second talk,' and in their new, aptly named book, 'The Second Talk' (published by AuthorHouse), the Johnsons discuss life-saving tips for everyone of driving age and beyond.

Today, CocoRosie announce the title of their sixth studio album, Heartache City, which will come out today September 18th, they reveal their second track 'Un Beso' (live).

Just a week ahead of their sixth studio album Heartache City comes out, CocoRosie reveal their first album track 'Tim And Tina' via Billboard, which also includes an interview about the new music.

The Riant Theatre's Strawberry One-Act Festival  will host a special LGBT program spotlighting noted African American gay themed films 'Love for Passion' by Nathan Hale Williams and'The Strange Thing About the Johnsons' by Ari Aster together with the play 'Tricks' by Hispanic playwright Byrant Hernandez and directed by Van Dirk Fisher  at Tato Laviera Theatre, 240 East 123rd St on Wednesday, August 19th at 9pm and at the Poet's Den Theatre, 309 East 108th Street on Saturday, August 22nd at 3pm.

CocoRosie is thrilled to share the first track of their upcoming sixth album with you today!

Art & culture are vital to our existence and Seattle Theatre Group's 2015-2016 season features ample offerings of live performance experiences from arts provocateurs, global masters, cultural icons, and contemporary legends.

Glass Animals with Special Guest: Gilligan Moss will perform May 24, 2015 at 9:00 PM at The Neptune in Seattle.

BAM and Barclays Center present Contemporary Color, a performance event created by music icon David Byrne, co-commissioned by BAM and Toronto's Luminato Festival, and inspired by the high school phenomenon of color guard, known as 'the sport of the arts.'

Dixon Place's new musical commission, WAR LESBIAN, will have its world premiere beginning December 5th. Featuring Erin Markey this original musical, with book by Kristine Haruna Lee, music by Kathryn Hathaway and a cast of ten is directed by Jordan Fein in collaboration with harunalee. WAR LESBIAN will play seven performances only - tonight, December 5th, 6th, 12th,13th, 19th, and 20th at 7:30PM, and December 20th at 10:00PM at Dixon Place (161 Christie Street).

Dixon Place's new musical commission, WAR LESBIAN, will have its world premiere beginning December 5th. Featuring Erin Markey this original musical, with book by Kristine Haruna Lee, music by Kathryn Hathaway and a cast of ten is directed by Jordan Fein in collaboration with harunalee. WAR LESBIAN will play seven performances only - December 5th, 6th, 12th,13th, 19th, and 20th at 7:30PM, and December 20th at 10:00PM at Dixon Place (161 Christie Street).

MPress Records' flagship artist Rachael Sage's 11th studio album Blue Roses is streaming exclusively at All Music Guide this week, and is available in stores and online now.

Dixon Place's new musical commission, WAR LESBIAN, will have its world premiere beginning December 5th. Featuring Erin Markey, this original musical, with book by Kristine Haruna Lee, music by Kathryn Hathaway and a cast of ten is directed by Jordan Fein in collaboration with harunalee.

Rachael Sage announces the release of her new studio album, Blue Roses, out today, November 4, 2014 on MPress Records.

Rachael Sage announces the release of her new studio album, Blue Roses, out November 4, 2014 on MPress Records.

"Business is bad" confesses Karen Mantler, and many in the music world will sympathize. Almost 20 years have passed since Karen's last leader album on XtraWatt (Farewell). In the interim she has been a Virgin artist with her Pet Project disc, appeared on several recordings with parents Michael Mantler (The School of Understanding) and Carla Bley (The Carla Bley Big Band Goes To Church, Looking for America, Appearing Nightly), been a member of the Golden Palaminos, participated in diverse Robert Wyatt tribute bands and homages to Disney and Nino Rota, played accordion on street corners, given harmonica lessons, and served coffee in SoHo.

SO BROWN returns to NYC for the first time since her album release to perform at ROCKWOOD MUSIC HALL TONIGHT, JULY 8 at 7pm.