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JUDY COLLINS SINGS SONDHEIM Comes to the Venetian Room, 2/28 & 3/1
by BWW News Desk - Jan 27, 2015

Bay Area Cabaret welcomes back Grammy winner, Oscar nominee, and American music legend Judy Collins in the debut of a brand new show Judy Collins Sings Sondheim.

Grammy Winners Janis Ian & Tom Paxton to Play Patchogue Theatre, 3/7
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 21, 2015

On Saturday, March 7, at 8p.m., American folk singer-songwriter duo Janis Ian & Tom Paxton will perform together at Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts (PTPA) for the first time in the New York metropolitan area since concluding their 'Together At Last' tour of the United Kingdom. Ian and Paxton will headline the Sixth Annual Patchogue Folk Festival. Two of America's greatest songwriters will share the stage for an evening of stories and songs at this year's Patchogue Folk Festival. Together, Janis Ian and Tom Paxton are a powerful and irresistible set. Each with ties of the classic Greenwich Village folk scene, Tom Paxton and Janis Ian are nearly a generation apart yet share a slew of folk influences as well as an affinity for fearlessly tackling controversial issues. Janis Ian and Tom Paxton wrapped up their 'Together At Last' U.K. tour last spring.

Patti LuPone, Dave Mason's Traffic Jam & More Set for Patchogue Theatre's 2015 Season
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 23, 2014

(PTPA) is pleased to announce its 2015 winter/spring performance line-up. This season's line-up continues to fulfill the PTPA's mission to serve as a cultural center for Long Island by showcasing a broad spectrum of performing arts for the benefit of a wide-ranging audience at affordable prices.

Janis Ian & Tom Paxton Set for 6th Patchogue Folk Festival in 2015
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 11, 2014

The Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts (PTPA) has announced the 6TH Patchogue Folk Festival with Janis Ian & Tom Paxton on Saturday, March 7 at 8:00 PM.

Sunday Special: From the Mosh Pit to the Stage - Music Stars Turned Broadway Composers
by BWW Special Coverage - Oct 26, 2014

Sting's THE LAST SHIP marks The Police lead singer's Broadway debut tonight, but he's far from the first music industry transplant on the Great White Way. Scroll down to learn more about some of the greatest music stars turned Broadway composers, and be sure to tell us your favorite (or any we left out) in the comments below!

Janis Ian to Play Ridgefield Playhouse, 9/21
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 4, 2014

Acclaimed songwriter, singer, musician, columnist and author, Grammy Award-winner Janis Ian, who wrote and performed the anthems "At Seventeen" and "Society's Child", will make her debut appearance at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Sunday, September 21, at 8 p.m. She won her first Grammy in 1975 for "At Seventeen", and her second in 2013 for the category of Best Spoken Word album for her autobiography, Society's Child. Bissell House (378 Main St., Ridgefield) will pour a free glass of house wine or draught beer with dinner the night of this show when tickets/stubs are presented. An AllShows.com VIP Party Pass ($25 addt'l per person), which includes a cocktail party from 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. with open bar, hors-d'oeuvre and priority parking, is available for this show by calling the box office (203-438-5795). This event is partially underwritten by AcousticMusic.org and is part of the Doyle Coffin Architecture Singer/Songwriter and Xfinity Rock Series with media sponsor WSHU.

Janis Ian Coming to Ridgefield Playhouse, 9/21
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 9, 2014

For the first time, folk legend Janis Ian will take the stage at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Sunday, September 21, at 8 p.m.

Clearwater Festival Pays Tribute to Pete & Toshi Seeger This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Jun 21, 2014

Great Hudson River Revival (Clearwater Festival) this weekend, June 21 and 22 in beautiful Croton Point Park, Croton-On-Hudson, NY marks the first event since the passing of its founders, musician and activist Pete Seeger and his wife Toshi Seeger. Clearwater 2014 promises to be a special celebration of the Seeger's and their legacy - hosting many Clearwater friends old and new, many of who will perform special musical tributes during the event.

Eric Andersen, Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams with Byron Isaacs Coming to Bridge Street Live, Tomorrow
by BWW News Desk - Jun 12, 2014

Eric Andersen, Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams with Byron Isaacs will perform at Bridge Street Live on tomorrow, June 13th, 2014 at 8:00 PM.

Clearwater Festival to Pay Tribute to Pete & Toshi Seeger, 6/21-22
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 3, 2014

Great Hudson River Revival (Clearwater Festival) on June 21 and 22 in beautiful Croton Point Park, Croton-On-Hudson, NY marks the first event since the passing of its founders, musician and activist Pete Seeger and his wife Toshi Seeger. Clearwater 2014 promises to be a special celebration of the Seeger's and their legacy - hosting many Clearwater friends old and new, many of who will perform special musical tributes during the event.

Eric Andersen, Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams with Byron Isaacs Coming to Bridge Street Live, 6/13
by Tyler Peterson - May 27, 2014

Eric Andersen, Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams with Byron Isaacs will perform at Bridge Street Live on Friday, June 13th, 2014 at 8:00 PM. Tickets are $27 GA, $37 VIP, and available at http://41bridgestreet.inticketing.com/events/ericANDlarry.

Ed Asner, Arlo Guthrie, Tom Paxton, Peter Yarrow and More Set for TO THEO, L'CHAIM TO LIFE! Celebration, 6/16
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2014

Theodore Bikel celebrates 75 years in show business with a concert in his honor at the Saban Theater on June 16th at 7:30 pm.

PCA's Stage TOO Welcomes Folksinger Art Podell and More This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2014

Join us as we 'step back in time' to New York City's Greenwich Village in the 60s. During the early 1960s New York's The Bitter End Nightclub hosted Folk music 'hootenannies' every Tuesday night, featuring many performers who have since become legendary including Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Ramblin' Jack Elliott, Tom Paxton, Peter, Paul and Mary, Odetta and Pete Seeger.

WFUV Programs to Salute Pete Seeger this Weekend
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 28, 2014

This Sunday, May 4, 2014, two programs on WFUV (90.7 FM/wfuv.org), Sunday Breakfast and Woody's Children, will honor the memory of Pete Seeger, the day after the folk music legend and activist would have turned 95. Seeger, who wrote or co-wrote classics such as “If I Had a Hammer,” “Turn, Turn, Turn,” and “Where Have All the Flowers Gone,” died on January 27th of this year, just six months after the death of Toshi, his beloved wife of nearly 70 years.

PCA's Stage TOO to Welcome Folksinger Art Podell and More, 5/16-17
by BWW News Desk - Apr 11, 2014

Join us as we 'step back in time' to New York City's Greenwich Village in the 60s. During the early 1960s New York's The Bitter End Nightclub hosted Folk music 'hootenannies' every Tuesday night, featuring many performers who have since become legendary including Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Ramblin' Jack Elliott, Tom Paxton, Peter, Paul and Mary, Odetta and Pete Seeger.

The Four Bitchin' Babes Bring New Musical Revue to Southern Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Mar 26, 2014

The Four Bitchin' Babes are an original 'Babes Brand' of musical theater with a 20+ year career on-stage and in-studio, releasing multiple recordings and a full length DVD. With tongue in cheek, this fabulous female folkestra brings you 'Mid-Live Vices - A Guilt-Free Musical Revue,' a hilarious new stage revue that musically examines the lives of the boomer generation, finding self-acceptance, grace, and humor. These four, multi-talented gal pals-Sally Fingerett, Debi Smith, Deirdre Smith, and Marcy Marxer, each a brilliant writer-musician-comedianne in their own right-fill the stage with luxurious harmonies and sophisticated (never blue) stand-up comedy, creating an amazing evening of raucous delight.

The Four Bitchin' Babes to Bring New Musical Revue to Southern Theatre, 3/26
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 20, 2014

The Four Bitchin' Babes are an original 'Babes Brand' of musical theater with a 20+ year career on-stage and in-studio, releasing multiple recordings and a full length DVD. With tongue in cheek, this fabulous female folkestra brings you 'Mid-Live Vices - A Guilt-Free Musical Revue,' a hilarious new stage revue that musically examines the lives of the boomer generation, finding self-acceptance, grace, and humor. These four, multi-talented gal pals-Sally Fingerett, Debi Smith, Deirdre Smith, and Marcy Marxer, each a brilliant writer-musician-comedianne in their own right-fill the stage with luxurious harmonies and sophisticated (never blue) stand-up comedy, creating an amazing evening of raucous delight.

BWW Blog: Remembering Pete Seeger
by Guest Blogger: Dan McCleary - Feb 4, 2014

Pete Seeger died last Monday at age 94. He was and remains a champion of social change.

Judy Collins Set for Bay Area Cabaret, 3/15
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 29, 2014

Bay Area Cabaret has announced that due to an unavoidable scheduling conflict, Stacey Kent, originally scheduled to perform on March 15, has been forced to postpone her appearance to next season. In her place, Bay Area Cabaret will present Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter JUDY COLLINS. With a crystalline voice that famously introduced generations to her own interpretations of songs by Joni Mitchell ('Both Sides Now'), The Beatles ('In My Life'), Bob Dylan ('Mr. Tambourine Man') and others in a career that has spanned more than 50 years, Ms. Collins holds a remarkable place in the music lexicon. Her repertoire encompasses folk music, show tunes, pop, and rock and roll. Ms. Collins will perform one-night-only, 8pm, Saturday, March 15, at the historic Venetian Room of the Fairmont San Francisco, 950 Mason Street. Subscriber tickets for Stacey Kent will be honored and additional tickets for non-subscribers ($65, plus a limited number of $100 premium seats) are now available at www.bayareacabaret.org or by phone at City Box Office (415) 392-4400.

Playwright Greg Kotis to Visit DAVE'S GONE BY on UNCRadio, 1/11
by BWW News Desk - Jan 10, 2014

Catch the NEW episode of Dave's Gone By (#453 - Urinenation) - LIVE, this Saturday, Jan. 11, 9am-noon(MT) streaming on UNC Radio (www.uncradio.com).

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