Hollywood Bowl Announces Concert Lineup
by BWW News Desk
- Jan 29, 2013
The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association today announced the Hollywood Bowl summer 2013 subscription series and single events for its 92nd season at the historic venue. The Hollywood Bowl is one of the most renowned summer cultural venues in the world and has been the summer home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic since 1922.
Michael Wolff and Mike Clark to Release 'Wolff & Clark Expedition' Debut CD
by Kelsey Denette
- Jan 28, 2013
When two of the best musicians on the planet decide to combine their estimable talents to create a band without boundaries, the result is the WOLFF & CLARK EXPEDITION. Dizzy Gillespie famously said that jazz must have "one foot in the past and one in the future." With the Wolff & Clark Expedition, the music embraces the past, ventures into the future, but remains rooted in the improvisatory present. After several high profile performances in 2012, jazz legends Michael Wolff and Mike Clark, the Wolff & Clark Expedition, are preparing to release their self-titled debut album in February 2013. Performing with creative bassist Chip Jackson, the Expedition's initial outing aims for uncharted, compelling musical territories while still entertaining a wide audience of astute listeners.
Jon Stewart Comes to Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 3/1
by Kelsey Denette
- Jan 28, 2013
Jon Stewart is considered one of America's top social and comedic voices. Over the past 13 years, Stewart has redefined political satire in American culture from his perch atop the anchor chair on Comedy Central's "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart." In fact, surveys have shown that the overwhelming majority of men and women under the age of 35 list "The Daily Show" as their primary source of television news.
Mindpix Digitizes 2,500 Songs from Music Library from Billie Holiday to Tony Bennett
by Robert Diamond
- Jan 28, 2013
Mindpix Corporation today announced that it has completed the digitization of the first 2,500 songs of its catalog of over 17,500 songs by renowned artists. The company has strategically selected these 2,500 songs to bring to market in a variety of means completing this first phase of digitization, a major milestone for the Company that is intended to begin generating revenues.
JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE Posts Huge Gains Across Social Media Platforms
by Tyler Peterson
- Jan 25, 2013
In addition to ranking as the No. 1 late-night show on Thursday (1/24/13) in both Households (2.92 rating) and Adults 18-49 (1.23 rating) in Nielsen's 56 Metered Markets, ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live" also saw huge gains across digital platforms, topping all four late-night competitors in total tweets and unique users. Last night's episode generated more tweets than any other episode of "Jimmy Kimmel Live" on record, up more than 230% above average.
THE JOHN MILLER QUARTET PLUS 2 Plays the Cutting Room, 2/1
by Kelsey Denette
- Jan 25, 2013
THE JOHN MILLER QUARTET PLUS 2 will debut at The Cutting Room on Friday, February 1 for two shows after an unprecedented 21 week-run at the New York nightclub 54 Below. There will be performances at 10:00 PM and 11:30 PM. John Miller - the music and theater industry veteran best known as a bassist and music coordinator - brings together an all-star group of Broadway musicians who get together after the curtain falls to play their deep-groove favorites. In addition to Miller on bass, the show will feature Larry Saltzman on Guitar (Simon and Garfunkel, Carole King, Bette Midler, Chris Botti), John Korba on Piano (Hall & Oates, Phoebe Snow, Carly Simon, John Waite), Clint DeGanon on Drums (Stuff, Kid Rock, Elvis Costello, Saturday Night Live Band), David Mann on Tenor Sax (Tower of Power, James Taylor, Paul Simon, Stevie Wonder), and Joe Passaro on Percussion (Aretha Franklin, Manhattan Transfer, Nina Simone, Donald Fagen). The Cutting Room is located at 44 East 32nd Street between Madison and Park Avenues.
HSN & The Venetian Ink Concert Deal Featuring Grammy Winner Michael Bolton
by Caryn Robbins
- Jan 25, 2013
On February 8, leading multi-channel retailer HSN will kick off an innovative multi-concert, marketing deal with The Venetian Las Vegas when it hosts a special HSN Live concert event featuring Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter and multi-platinum selling artist Michael Bolton.
FLASH SPECIAL: We Can CAN-CAN Again! A Parisian Cole Porter Celebration
by Pat Cerasaro
- Jan 21, 2013
With news coming late this week of a revised and reworked edition of the Cole Porter/Abe Burrows Golden Age musical CAN-CAN aiming for a reading in October and the possibility of a potential major production thereafter, now seems like a tres bien moment in time to glance back at the underappreciated charms of this alluring, Paris-set show. Plus, from Gwen Verdon, Patti LuPone, Eartha Kitt, Shirley MacLaine and Chita Rivera to Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Kelly Clarkson, MAD MEN's Christina Hendricks and many more, this clip collection has more than just an errant bright bulb or two to add to the already magnificent and romantic sights of the city of lights.
NBC's Doug Vaughan Promoted to EVP, Special & Late Night Programming
by Caryn Robbins
- Jan 15, 2013
Veteran program executive Doug Vaughan has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Special Programs and Late Night Programming, NBC. The announcement was made today by Paul Telegdy, President, Alternative and Late Night Programming, NBC, to whom Vaughan will continue to report.
Matt Damon to Appear on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE, 1/24
by Tyler Peterson
- Jan 11, 2013
After ten years of being 'bumped,' Academy Award winner Matt Damon will at long-last appear on "Jimmy Kimmel Live." Damon and Kimmel will face off THURSDAY, JANUARY 24 at 11:35 p.m., ET/PT, when Damon makes his first official guest appearance on the show.
Charlene Brooks' SWEET AND SASSY BROADWAY LOVE Returns to IL's Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 2/14
by BWW News Desk
- Jan 8, 2013
Chicago born singer, cabaret performer, writer, lyricist and actress, Charlene Brooks, returns with her full band to the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell Street. Brooks will perform her show, Sweet and Sassy Broadway Love, for one night only in a special Valentine's Day performance, Thursday, Feb. 14 at 7:30 p.m.
Herb Alpert's Vibrato Grill, Jazz, Etc. Hosts Ariana Savalas' SOPHISTICATED LADY CD Release Party Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- Jan 9, 2013
Herb Alpert's Vibrato Grill Jazz...Etc. will present ARIANA SAVALAS - 'SOPHISTICATED LADY,' a CD Release and Birthday Celebration, Starring singer Ariana Savalas, with Guest Artist Pianist, Corky Hale for a One Night Only engagement tonight, January 9, 2013 at 8:00 p.m. at Herb Alpert's Vibrato Grill, Jazz, Etc.; 2930 N. Beverly Glen Circle; Bel Air, Calif. Savalas will be accompanied by Joe Bagg, Piano; Steve Venz, Bass; Andy Sanesi, Drums and Steve Cottor, Guitar. Savalas will not only be celebrating her birthday that night, but the completion of her first jazz album entitled 'SOPHISTICATED LADY.' The concert will be followed by a CD signing.
Eddie Mekka Returns to Naples to Headline TheatreZone Fundraiser, 3/24
by Kelsey Denette
- Jan 3, 2013
Eddie Mekka returns to Naples to headline TheatreZone's first-ever gala fundraiser Sunday, March 24, 2013, performing his nightclub act, singing with a live band songs by Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Tom Jones, Louis Prima and many more, and storytelling in a charity show to benefit the Equity, non-profit theatre group at Cloyde's Steak & Lobster House on Venetian Bay in Naples.
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