Tom Waits has been painting an Americana landscape with his music over the past three decades. Much of his lyrics weave fictional individuals through nonfictional settings in the same 'dirty reality' style American short-story writer Raymond Carver and poet Charles Bukowski displayed in their works. The characters, the lives they lead, the dialogs, the monologs all within Waits vast encyclopedia of songs lend themselves to a theatrical setting where all are could be brought to life.
A Turntable Friend Records has announced the forthcoming 'Magical Thinking' EP from Liverpool-based The Room in the Wood. Comprised of Paul Cavanagh and Dave Jackson, the duo shall present their debut EP digitally on April 20, followed by an 11-track album, to be released later this spring on vinyl, CD and digitally.
Singer-songwriter Mitch Hayes, Queen City Music Awards 'Americana/Folk Artist of the Year' winner, brings his 'Chasing The Pacific Sunset' 2018 Spring Tour to acclaimed singer-songwriter venue Genghis Cohen, 740 N. Fairfax Ave., Thursday, April 26. Showtime: 7:00pm. Tickets: $10. Info: (323) 653-0640 or visit http://www.genghiscohen.com/.
The Brits Off Broadway season continues at 59E59 Theaters (Val Day, Artistic Director; Brian Beirne, Managing Director) with the US premiere of ALL I WANT IS ONE NIGHT, written by Jessica Walker, with music director Joseph Atkins. Produced by Jess Walker Music Theatre, in association with Royal Exchange Theatre Manchester, ALL I WANT IS ONE NIGHT begins performances on Tuesday, June 5 for a limited engagement through Sunday, July 1.
Delivering bold interpretations of music from one of the most influential artists of the age, composer and musical director Stewart D'Arrietta takes his acclaimed celebration of Leonard Cohen on a 12-date tour of UK theatres in summer 2018.
A Turntable Friend Records has announced the forthcoming 'Magical Thinking' EP from Liverpool-based The Room in the Wood. Comprised of Paul Cavanagh and Dave Jackson, the duo shall present their debut EP digitally on April 20, followed by an 11-track album, to be released later this spring on vinyl, CD and digitally.
Bebe Neuwirth guest stars as Judge Claudia Friend on this Sunday's THE GOOD FIGHT. In the upcoming episode, Adrian becomes an overnight celebrity after his candid appearance on a cable news show goes viral. Lucca, who has yet to formally announce her pregnancy, worries about her future at the firm. Meanwhile, Adrian's newfound cable news fame grabs the attention of Chicago's top law firm and the jury of his latest case. Bebe Neuwirth, Matt Walsh and Greta Lee guest star.
Adam Davenport was an early winner at the 16th annual Independent Music Awards (The IMAs) on March 31st at New York City's historic Lincoln Center. Davenport and collaborator Andrew Foord, an Emmy-winning photographer, won in one of the design categories for Davenport's debut single 'My Return Address is You.'
Two of the jazz world's most acclaimed guitarists, four-time Grammy winner Larry Carlton and John Pizzarelli perform a double bill at Mayo Performing Arts Center on Thursday, April 26 at 8 pm. Tickets are $39-$79.
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.
Walter Parks is an American original and a study in contrasts. Appearing in his one-man show, Swamp by Chandelier - Spirituals Reimagined the Jacksonville, Florida native is dedicated to giving voice to the music of north Florida and the Georgia swamps.
EELS' new song “Premonition” is premiering today. Listen/share HERE. The new track comes from the highly-anticipated new album The Deconstruction, out April 6 on E Works/[PIAS].
Moonshine Booze presents 'The Place', the first single off their debut album 'Desert Road', which will be released via Seahorse Recordingsin mid-March. Combining grit blues rock with alternative country, their music has been described as psychedelic country blues-tinged rock, as well as brazen desert alcoholic acoustic rock.
Relaxing after an epic weekend at the 2018 Cape Town International Jazz Festival? Join Shaun Acker (sax) and Brittany Dilkes (piano/voice) for a resting-pulse evening of broody, bluesy, husky jazz classics: Summertime, Georgia on my Mind, Temptation and others. Sip some bourbon and wind back into your week with music by Tom Waits, Diana Krall, Ella Fitzgerald and George Gershwin.
