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Wolf Trap Presents Lionel Richie with Special Guests CeeLo Green, Bizet's Carmen, Sarah McLachlan, and More
by Courtnie Mele - Jul 1, 2014


Wolf Trap Presents Lionel Richie with Special Guest CeeLo Green, Bizet's Carmen, Sarah McLachlan, and Darius Rucker with Special Guest Joel Crouse. All Shows at the Filene Center at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, Virginia 22182.

Cleopatra Records to Release Mary Sarah 'BRIDGES' Feat. Dolly Parton & More, 7/8
by BWW News Desk - Jul 1, 2014


On her new album Bridges - being released on July 8th thru Cleopatra Records - 18-year-old singer and songwriter Mary Sarah duets with some of country music's biggest names on 12 captivating songs.

Grammy Award-Winner Jason Roberts Launches New Band
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 1, 2014


After 19 years with Asleep at the Wheel, two Grammys, and three Hall of Fame inductions as an individual, fiddler Jason Roberts has stepped out to front the Jason Roberts Band. Roberts released his latest CD, That's My Home, today.

Ziggy Marley and 311 Added to MANDALAY BAY BEACH CONCERT SERIES, 5/25 & Today
by BWW News Desk - Jun 28, 2014


Tickets are on sale now for the Mandalay Bay Beach Concert Series, to which Ziggy Marley and 311 have been added to the lineup.

FRONTERAS Concerts Set for 2014 River To River Festival at South Street Seaport This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Jun 27, 2014


At South Street Seaport, River To River presents 'Fronteras: New and Old Sounds from Latin America and the Caribbean,' a series of concerts and DJ sets curated by Isabel Soffer/Live Sounds, thsi weekend, June 27-29.

Producer Babyface Confirms Barbra Streisand Duets Album Almost Finished
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 26, 2014


Kenneth 'Babyface' Edmonds, one of the producers on Barbra Streisand's highly anticipated duets album, has revealed that the project is almost finished.

Willie Nelson's 'Band of Brothers' Hits #5 on Billboard 200; #1 on Nation's Country Album Charts
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 25, 2014


Band of Brothers, the new Willie Nelson studio album, is entering the Billboard 200 best-selling albums chart at #5, marking Willie's highest debut and highest position on America's popular albums chart since Always On My Mind peaked there for three weeks at #2 in 1982.

RAIDING THE ROCK VAULT Announces Addition of Bassist Hugh McDonald to Line-Up at Las Vegas Hotel & Casino
by Jillian Gaier - Jun 25, 2014


RAIDING THE ROCK VAULT has announced that bassist Hugh McDonald has joined its official lineup at LVH - LAS VEGAS HOTEL & CASINO. The esteemed musician, best known for his longtime work with Bon Jovi, has also performed throughout his career with music icons including Alice Cooper, Ringo Starr, and more.

FRONTERAS Concerts Set for 2014 River To River Festival at South Street Seaport This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Jun 24, 2014


At South Street Seaport, River To River presents 'Fronteras: New and Old Sounds from Latin America and the Caribbean,' a series of concerts and DJ sets curated by Isabel Soffer/Live Sounds, June 27-29. From an accordion fronted Tex-Mex punk band to socially conscious Haitian songs, and from ambient folk and electronica to the NYC debut of the king of Colombian vallenato and cumbia, the series travels the crossroads, the blurs and the beats of both traditional and contemporary sounds. Friday night highlights experimental groups that explore musical boundaries; Saturday night features hard rocking socially conscious artists that speak to today's political and social movements; and Sunday brings out some of the finest dance rhythms on the planet. All evenings feature sets by the NY-based DJ Nickodemus.

bergenPAC Announces Leeann Womack and Dave Davies of the Kinks, Tickets On Sale 6/27
by Courtnie Mele - Jun 23, 2014


Bergen Performing Arts Center located at 30 North Van Brunt Street in Englewood New Jersey is proud to present Leeann Womack Thursday, November 13th at 8PM and Dave Davies of the Kinks on Friday, November 28, 2014 at 8PM. Tickets for these show go on sale Friday, June 27th at 11AM. Be sure to reserve your tickets at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling bergenPAC's Box Office at 201.227.1030.

Ben Fields Performs on THE BACHERLORETTE and Debuts New Album at #7 on iTunes Singer/Songwriter Chart
by Courtnie Mele - Jun 20, 2014


Ben Fields has released his debut album Extraordinary Light via Sire Records on Tuesday, which landed at #7 on iTunes' Singer/Songwriter Album chart and #6 on Amazon's similar chart. Following his TV debut as he performed on Monday night's episode of ABC's The Bachelorette, Fields' lead single, 'Extraordinary Light' jumped to the #1 Hot New Single Release on Amazon's Singer/Songwriter chart and #8 on iTunes' Singer/Songwriter Singles chart. The album also managed the biggest gain in sales within its first 24 hours on Amazon, bringing it to #4 on their Movers and Shakers chart.

Grand 1894 Opera House Sets 2014-15 Performing Arts Season - 'Celebrate with The Grand!'
by BWW News Desk - Jun 17, 2014


The 2014-15 Performing Arts Season of The Grand 1894 Opera House promises countless opportunities to 'Celebrate with The Grand!'

The Smith Center to Welcome One Millionth Guest During THE BOOK OF MORMON's Run
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 17, 2014


The Heart of the Arts in Southern Nevada, The Smith Center for the Performing Arts is set to welcome its one millionth guest during the run of the Broadway hit The Book of Mormon. Reaching the major milestone not long after celebrating its second anniversary, The Smith Center attributes the accomplishment to the outstanding support of the community, board, founders, donors, sponsors, and residents that have embraced its mission of providing high-quality performing arts and education.

Country Classic Lyle Lovett to Perform at the Van Wezel, 10/17
by Courtnie Mele - Jun 16, 2014


Grammy Award Winning Country Artist Lyle Lovett to entertain at the Van Wezel for the first time with his classic songs. Don't miss out on a chance to see a living legend on October 17th, 2014! Tickets go on sale to the public on June 20th, 2014.

SONY/Legacy Recordings to Release New Willie Nelson Album 'Band of Brothers', Today
by BWW News Desk - Jun 17, 2014


Legacy Recordings is proud to announce the release of Band of Brothers, the new Willie Nelson studio album premiering 14 performances

bergenPAC Adds Trace Adkins, Jane Monheit & More to Schedule
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 16, 2014


Bergen Performing Arts Center located at 30 North Van Brunt Street in Englewood New Jersey will present John K and Larry Campbell with Teresa Williams on Friday, September 19. Hey Kids it's The Wiggles on Sunday, September 28 at 1pm. Performing live see Jane Monheit Monday, October 27th at 8PM and Trace Adkins: Holiday Show on Wednesday, November 19th at 8PM- tickets for these two shows go on sale Friday, June 20th at 11AM. Be sure to reserve your tickets at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling bergenPAC's Box Office at 201.227.1030.

Katy Perry to Perform on CMT CROSSROADS, Today
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2014


Pop phenomenon Katy Perry recently joined Grammy-winning country star Kacey Musgraves on the CMT CROSSROADS stage for an all-new episode of the critically acclaimed series, set to premiere today, June 13 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CMT.

Eric Andersen, Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams with Byron Isaacs Coming to Bridge Street Live, Tomorrow
by BWW News Desk - Jun 12, 2014


Eric Andersen, Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams with Byron Isaacs will perform at Bridge Street Live on tomorrow, June 13th, 2014 at 8:00 PM.

Photo Flash: Inside SLEEPING IN THE DEVIL'S BED: THE MUSIC OF DANIEL LANOIS
by Alan Henry - Jun 11, 2014


Luminato Festival is excited to present the world premiere of SLEEPING IN THE DEVIL'S BED: THE MUSIC OF DANIEL LANOIS, an all-star salute to an incomparable musical legacy. Producer Hal Willner has crafted legendary concerts interpreting and celebrating the work of Neil Young, Leonard Cohen, Randy Newman and Nino Rota, among many others. His salute to Lanois, featuring Bill Frisell, Kevin Drew, the Handsome Family, Emmylou Harris, Mary Margaret O'Hara, Anna McGarrigle, Martha Wainwright and more, celebrates five decades of artistic brilliance.

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