July is a packed month at The Nash, kicking off with a 4th of July bash with the Bad Cactus Brass Band. The month also marks the beginning of the Catch A Rising Star Series, comprised of Arizona musicians ages 18 to 24, who have been specially selected by The Nash,. The Series provides a platform for these emerging artists to gain prominence in the jazz community.
There is a long list of Hollywood personalities, such as Frank Sinatra, Carol Channing, Tommy Tune, Carol Burnett, Tony Curtis, Phyllis Diller, Dwayne Hickman, Tony Bennett, etc., that have found their artistic talents extended to the canvas. One of the industry's most celebrated is actor, Richard Herd. Perhaps best known for his film roles in 'The China Syndrome,' 'All The Presidents Men,' or on television in 'T.J. Hooker,' 'Seinfeld,' 'Star Trek: Voyager,' and most recenly, 'Betty White's Off Their Rockers,' Mr. Herd now shares is love of art in RICHARD HERD's JOURNEY: A Retrospective of his Paintings
The Harry Allen Quartet (Harry Allen, tenor saxophone; Bill Cunliffe, piano; Joel Forbes, bass; Kevin Kanner, drums?) performs with vocalist Hilary Gardner on Sunday, July 5 at 7:30 pm in the ballroom of the Otesaga Resort Hotel in Cooperstown. The concert, part of the 17th season of the Cooperstown Summer Music Festival, features favorites from the Great American Songbook.
In a new sneak peek from the upcoming Amy Winehouse documentary AMY, 14-year old Amy Winehouse serenades her friend with a lovely rendition of "Happy Birthday".
Chicago born singer, cabaret performer, writer, lyricist and actress, Charlene Brooks, returns to the Skokie Theatre in Putting It Together, directed by Dale Calandra, tonight, June 27 at 8 p.m. at the Skokie Theatre, 7924 N. Lincoln Ave. Brooks will be performing with her six piece band including Kevin Disch, piano; Jim Cox, bass; Eric Monzka, drums and Doug Schuler on trumpet leading the horn section. Tickets are $25 and may be purchased by calling 847.677.7761 or visiting skokietheatre.com.
'The Gospel Tradition: In Performance at the White House' showcases an evening of celebration with President and Mrs. Obama at the White House in honor of gospel music and its profound influence on American music.
The Spire Center for Performing Arts, the entertainment mecca of Plymouth, presents The Greg Hopkins Jazz Orchestra with special guest vocalist Renese King, tonight, June 25, 8 pm, sponsored by Rockland Trust, at The Spire Center for Performing Arts, 25 ½ Court Street, Plymouth.
Following a two-and-a-half week summer concert tour of England and France, Electric Youth (EY) will perform two free outdoor concerts on Thursday, July 23, from 6:30-8 p.m. at Norfolk Town Hill and on Wednesday, July 29, from 6-8 p.m. on Franklin Town Common.
?Ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro, described by Rolling Stone as a music 'hero,' makes his Auditorium Theatre debut with The City Lights Orchestra, conducted by Rich Daniels, tonight, June 24 at 7:30 p.m., concluding the Auditorium's inaugural 'Made in Chicago' performance series.
?Ghostlight Records will expand their special single from stage and screen star Melissa Errico with the third song, "Walking Happy." The digital exclusive is available today, June 23, 2015, on iTunes here.
In a surprise appearance, Lady Gaga joined the Dirty Pearls onstage for the Van Halen classic 'Panama' at New York City's Gramercy Theatre on June 20, 2015. Check out a clip from the performance below!
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: The Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre is awarded today, Shakespeare's 'MIDSUMMER' fantasy play hits theaters across the country, and more!
In celebration of their new collaborative jazz album Cheek To Cheek, Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga will join forces tonight, June 19 at Radio City Music Hall, New York.
Electric Youth (EY) 2015, the international touring ensemble of young singer-dancers trained at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA), presents a Bon Voyage concert at THE BLACK BOX in downtown Franklin tonight, June 20 at 7:30 p.m.
In celebration of their new collaborative jazz album Cheek To Cheek, Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga will join forces tonight, June 19 at Radio City Music Hall, New York.
Tonight, June 18 at 8:00 PM, Martinis Above Fourth Table + Stage and Sher Krieger Events in San Diego present San Diego native Russ Lorenson as he comes home to San Diego to perform his acclaimed show, Benedetto/Blessed: Celebrating the Life and Music of Tony Bennett!