Willie Nile News

FLYLEAF, the five-piece, multi-platinum alternative band from Texas, has officially signed with Loud & Proud Records.

Blue Note Entertainment Group has announced lineup additions for the 2014 Blue Note Jazz Festival, scheduled to take place Sunday, June 1 through Monday, June 30, with over 150 performances at more than 15 venues throughout New York City.

Popular actor/playwright Jim Brochu returns to Union County Performing Arts Center's Hamilton Stage Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013, with a lively and affectionate tribute to Broadway musical stars past and present.

The 'Mixtape Comedy Show' was a hit at Union County Performing Arts Center in Rahway.

THE WINERY DOGS are sending a huge thank you to their loyal fans in North America for giving their critically-acclaimed self-titled debut album a strong debut on the Billboard charts. Not only did it explode onto the 'Top Rock Chart' at #5, it also opens on the 'Top 200 Albums' chart at #27.

Willie Nile has been in the rock and roll business for over 45 years and shows no signs of slowing down. With numerous record releases and tours all over the world, Willie is a legend in the music business and is proud to claim members of The Who as some of his best friends in the world.

As you walk around at the Austin Convention Center, you see so many people laughing and having a great time. You walk past people who are budding musicians hoping for a chance to make it in the world or music. You can't help but wonder if you may have been standing in line behind the next Dave Grohl, or Stevie Nicks.

The South by Southwest (SXSW) events continued and there are many events for everyone. Attending some of the panels helps musicians to get a better understanding of how the music industry works and where it is headed in the future. Musicians can be seen walking all over the Austin Convention Center and they seemed to have a certain kind of enthusiasm as they try to soak it all in. A particular highlight of the day included an interview with director, musician screenwriter and producer, Rob Zombie who shared with everyone the making of his latest film, 'The Lords of Salem.'

This week at Joe's Pub, December 17 through December 31, performances include Taylor Mac: Music of the 1810's & 1830's, A Night with PigPen Theatre Co., Eric Hutchinson, Our Hit Parade, Mike Errico Holiday Show, Michael Sackler-Berner, Nuyorican Poets Cafe Benefit, The Respect Sextet, Starsky + Cox, Joey Arias, Rachael Sage, The Tickled Pinks, Wau Wau Sisters, A Scream Along with Billy Christmas Special, Still Here! A Fundraiser for Hurricane Sandy Relief, Sandra Bernhard, Willie Nile, and Dine or Dance at the Library at the Public on New Year's Eve.

Jeff Slate, founder and frontman for beloved indie outfit, The Badge, has announced that his first solo-project LP release Birds of Paradox will be available today, October 9, 2012, with an album release party to follow at Joe's Pub Wednesday, October 10, 2012.

Jeff Slate, founder and frontman for beloved indie outfit, The Badge, has announced that his first solo-project LP release Birds of Paradox will be available on October 9, 2012, with an album release party to follow at Joe's Pub Wednesday, October 10, 2012.

On Sunday July 29th, for the first time in NYC, Lincoln Center Out of Doors will present a day long, multifaceted festival of Irish culture. "Our Land" will celebrate the artistic, literary and musical heritage of Ireland, the mark it made on America and the continuing cross-cultural ties that bind the two countries.

Singer/songwriter/producer/drummer Rich Pagano will teach a hands-on course at The Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music at NYU - The Art of Recording Classic Drums this summer.

'Not the Same Old Song' presents singer/songwriter, pop and folk performances at Joe's Pub in April and May. Tickets on sale now online at joespub.com, by phone at 212-967-7555 or in person at The Public Theater Box Office (1 PM to 6 PM) located at 425 Lafayette Street, NYC.

Joe's Pub has announced the following upcoming events.

Joe's Pub has announced the following upcoming events.

Joe's Pub has announced the following upcoming events.

Tuesday, November 1st Celebrating the recent release of her fourth studio album, Metals, Canadian singer-songwriter Feist stops by Studio A to talk to The Alternate Side's Russ Borris before her concert atBAM on November 2nd.

JOE'S PUB at The Public Theater, set to reopen October 4th, 2011 from a top to bottom renovation, debuted in October 1998 and quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance.