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Writing independently, Drive-By Truckers' Mike Cooley and Patterson Hood penned songs that dovetailed brilliantly with each other on English Oceans, the Athens, Georgia-based band's 12th release and highest Billboard debut to date at #16.

On Dec. 6, 2014, downtown York's historic Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center will welcome David Bromberg Quintet, led by the 'Godfather of Americana' David Bromberg. Tickets are on sale now to Strand-Capitol members and go on sale to the general public today, October 2 at 10:00 a.m.

This October and November 54 BELOW presents a lineup of the brightest talent from Broadway and beyond. Located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54thStreet. For a detailed schedule of upcoming performances at 54 Below and to purchase tickets, visit www.54Below.com.

Sony/ATV Music Publishing has signed a joint venture agreement with artist manager Adam Alpert to launch a music publishing company.

The Holocaust Museum Houston joins with the River Oaks Chamber Orchestra on Sunday, October 19 to present an evening of music and discussion regarding the failed attempts to repress the creative spirit of Jewish artists during the era of Nazi Germany. The event includes an informative discussion about the work of degenerate artists in the areas of art, theater, film, fashion and music. The ROCO Wind Trio will then perform several selections from some of these composers during an event titled Regeneration: The Triumph of Music and Art.

'He is two parts Sinatra to one part Billy Joel, meshed seamlessly.' - The New York Times. Acclaimed vocalist Tony DeSare returns to 54 Below with a brand new show: Night Life. The postmodern version of the classic, elegant New York night club of the 1950's show will be brought to life in the only New York City night club left that still truly captures that ambiance.

On Thursday November 20, 2014 at 7pm, Producer Jason Samel of Movement Music Records in association with Love Revolution and Gold Coast Arts Center presents 'David Amram's 84th Birthday Concert: Remembering Pete Seeger' at The Hillwood Recital Hall At Tilles Center on campus at LIU Post, 720 Northern Blvd, Brookville, NY 11548. Net proceeds will benefit the 501 (c)(3) not for profit Gold Coast Arts Center, a not for profit organization dedicated to supporting and promoting the arts through education, exhibition, performance and outreach.

Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com or call (646) 476-3551.

Broadway's 40 theatres aren't the only places to catch performances from your favorite stars! Well after Broadway orchestra's begin their overtures, ensemble members take their dance breaks, and performers belt out their eleven- o'clock numbers, the party continues at various cabaret venues throughout New York City. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you some cabaret highlights for this week as picked by our theatre editors, including: SMILE : A Broadway Reunion Concert, Celebrating Adolph Green - 100 Years of Wonderful, Jamie deRoy and Friends, Randy Graff: Re-Made In Brooklyn, and The Songs of Scott Evan Davis, featuring Karen Mason, Lisa Howard & more.

It was an effervescent sold-out crowd that packed The Ridgefield Playhouse for the 14th Anniversary Gala on September 17 to see Willie Nelson, up-close-and-personal with his Family band. In an evening brimming with dinner courtesy of area food establishments, an open bar, silent and live auctions and honorees, it was the social event of the season.

Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter John Legend will team up with Grammy Award-winning country star Lee Ann Womack next month when CMT presents an all-new episode of CMT CROSSROADS. Legend and Womack will meet and collaborate for the first time on the CMT CROSSROADS stage in Franklin, Tenn. CMT CROSSROADS: JOHN LEGEND AND LEE ANN WOMACK will premiere tonight, September 26 at 10 p.m. ET/PT only on CMT.

Sony/ATV Music Publishing, UK collection society PRS for Music and German society GEMA have today announced that they have entered into a new agreement to administer licences for Sony/ATV and EMI's pan-European digital rights for Anglo-American repertoire.

Bob Dylan will be honored as the 2015 MusiCares® Person of the Year on Friday, Feb. 6, 2015, it was announced today by Neil Portnow, President/CEO of the MusiCares Foundation® and The Recording Academy®, and Bill Silva, Chair of the MusiCares Foundation Board.

Gary Clark Jr. is gearing up for the release of his first-ever live album, which is due from Warner Bros. Records today, September 23rd.

Grammy nominated, Golden Globe 'Entertainer of the Year' and multi-platinum selling artist Engelbert Humperdinck will perform at Segerstrom Center for the Arts for one night only tonight, September 20 at 7:30 p.m. in Segerstrom Hall. The charismatic and consummate entertainer will please audiences and 'Humperdinckers' alike with music from his vast catalogue, including hits such as 'Quando, Quando, Quando,' 'Release Me,' 'The Last Waltz,' 'Spanish Eyes' and many more tender ballads. London Times calls him, 'The premier voice of the 20th Century.'

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts is pleased to announce MASTERS OF THE TELECASTER, A NIGHT OF ROOTS ROCK N' ROLL with GE Smith, Larry Campbell, Jim Weider and special guest Taylor Barton on Saturday, October 18. The show begins at 8 pm. Tickets are available online at www.baystreet.org or by calling the Bay Street Theater Box Office at 631-725-9500, open Tuesday through Saturday 11 am to 5 pm.

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts and the Sag Harbor American Musical Festival is pleased to announce LEGENDS OF AMERICAN MUSIC with rare clips from Best of the Best film hosted by Joe Lauro tonight, September 19. The film starts at 7:30 pm. Tickets are available at the door.

On Dec. 6, 2014, downtown York's historic Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center will welcome David Bromberg Quintet, led by the 'Godfather of Americana' David Bromberg. Tickets are on sale now to Strand-Capitol members and go on sale to the general public on Thursday, October 2 at 10:00 a.m.