William Bell News

Rosanne Cash Comes to Westport Country Playhouse

by Stephi Wild — July 9, 2025

Westport Country Playhouse will present four-time Grammy Award winner Rosanne Cash.

Library Of Congress Acquires House Of Blues Radio Collection

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 27, 2024

The Library of Congress has acquired the HOUSE OF BLUES Radio Collection, featuring 20 years of radio shows that highlight blues music history and culture.

John Leventhal Shares 'The Only Ghost' From Debut Album 'Rumble Strip'

by Michael Major — January 17, 2024

That willingness to confront pays off handsomely on Rumble Strip, which combines Leventhal's distinctive, lyrical guitar work, full-band productions with and without vocals, solo guitar pieces that draw on Leventhal's love for classical music and Anglican hymns, and humid blasts of Southern soul, co

North Mississippi Allstars, With Special Guest Bag Men Come to Boulder Theater

by Stephi Wild — October 11, 2023

North Mississippi Allstars, with Special Guest Bag Men comes to Boulder Theater on Friday, January 12, 2024.

BJ the Chicago Kid Taps Freddie Gibbs for New Track 'Liquor Store in the Sky'

by Michael Major — June 12, 2023

BJ The Chicago Kid, a 7X GRAMMY-nominated singer and songwriter, releases a new single, “Liquor Store In The Sky” ft.

Amy Jo Jackson, Maria-Christina Oliveras & More to Star in KIT MARLOWE at Red Bull Theater

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 30, 2023

RED BULL THEATER announced the complete cast for the next offering of a new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings: Kit Marlowe by David Grimm, directed by Emma Rosa Went.

Helen Cespedes, Amy Jo Jackson, Maria-Christina Oliveras & More to Star in KIT MARLOWE Reading at Red Bull Theater

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 15, 2023

RED BULL THEATER has announced the complete cast for the next offering of a new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings: Kit Marlowe by David Grimm, directed by Emma Rosa Went.

Albert King's 'Born Under A Bad Sign' Set For April Reissue

by Michael Major — February 7, 2023

The single also served as the title track to King’s debut LP with Stax.

'Stompin' Ground' Wins GRAMMY for Best American Roots Performance

by Michael Major — February 6, 2023

The recording is taken from the documentary film and soundtrack Take Me to the River: New Orleans, which celebrates the rich musical history, the heritage, legacy, and influence of New Orleans and Louisiana music through live sessions with local artists.

Pompano Beach Cultural Center Presents One-Woman Show ON PURPOSE

by Stephi Wild — January 31, 2023

Pompano Beach Cultural Center will present the one-woman show On Purpose, created and performed by renowned poet Ebony Payne-English.

Shawn Colvin, Marc Cohn, And Sarah Jarosz To Take The Stage At MPAC, February 24

by A.A. Cristi — January 18, 2023

GRAMMY Award-winners Shawn Colvin, Marc Cohn, and Sarah Jarosz are joining forces once more for a very special collaborative tour.

Soundtrack Released for Documentary TAKE ME TO THE RIVER: NEW ORLEANS

by Marissa Tomeo — May 1, 2022

Today Petaluma Records released the soundtrack to Take Me To The River: New Orleans — the album and feature documentary film feature new recordings from The Neville Brothers, PJ Morton, Big Freedia, G-Eazy, Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah, Snoop Dogg, Dumpstaphunk, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, William Be

TAKE ME TO THE RIVER NEW ORLEANS Film Announces Live Musical Tour Dates

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 14, 2022

Fans Of New Orleans music and culture are in for a very special musical and cinematic experience as the new film TAKE ME TO THE RIVER NEW ORLEANS is headed to select movie theaters nationwide beginning on April 22nd, and Take Me To The River ALL-STARS LIVE is headed to music venues in select cities

The Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts Presents Marc Cohn

by A.A. Cristi — April 5, 2022

GRAMMY Award-winning singer-songwriter Marc Cohn brings his soulful blues sound to Pepperdine University's Smothers Theatre in Malibu on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at 8 p.

Pompano Beach Cultural Center Presents ON PURPOSE, A One-Woman Show by Ebony Payne-English

by A.A. Cristi — March 18, 2022

In celebration of National Poetry Month, Pompano Beach Cultural Center is proud to present the one-woman show On Purpose, created and performed by renowned poet Ebony Payne-English.

Ledisi, Big Freedia & More Featured on TAKE ME TO THE RIVER Soundtrack

by Michael Major — January 7, 2022

The Take Me To The River: New Orleans album features new recordings from PJ Morton, The Neville Brothers, G-Eazy, Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah, Snoop Dogg, Dumpstaphunk, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, William Bell, Ani DiFranco, Donald Harrison, Ledisi, and many more.