Straight No Chaser Releases Dates for 2024 Fall Tour
by Josh Sharpe - May 6, 2024
RIAA-certified Gold a cappella group Straight No Chaser, known for their holiday favorites and re-imagination of iconic songs throughout the decades, has revealed the “Top Shelf” tour, their 2024 fall run. Tickets for the “Top Shelf” tour go on-sale this Friday at 10 AM local time.
Sleeping With Sirens to Play Nashville Headline Show on July 2
by Josh Sharpe - May 1, 2024
Ahead of multiple summer festival dates and a highly-anticipated fall tour, Sleeping With Sirens have announced a one-off headline show in Nashville, TN, at Marathon Music Works on July 2. Pre-sale tickets will be on sale Thursday, May 2, at 10am CT. Later this year, Sleeping With Sirens will be hitting the road on a tour in celebration of their second studio album, Let’s Cheers To This, featuring a full album playthrough every night.
The Cape Ann Symphony's 72nd Concert Season Concludes With THE THREE B'S Concert
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2024
The Cape Ann Symphony’s 72nd Concert Season will wrap up with The Three B's: Beethoven, Bizet and Brahms Concert featuring Boston Symphony Orchestra violinist and CAS audience favorite Lucia Lin on Sunday, May 12 at 2 pm at Manchester-Essex High School auditorium on 36 Lincoln Street in Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA.
THE BALLET GOES TO BROADWAY Dance Revue Comes to JPAC in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2024
Jefferson Performing Arts Society will present a dance revue featuring Broadway musical dance favorites conceived, directed, and choreographed by Jefferson Ballet co-director Kenneth Beck with Kimberly Matulich-Beck.
Adrianna Hicks Will Lead GREASE at Casa Mañana
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2024
Adrianna Hicks will return to Casa Mañana to star in Grease this summer as Rizzo. Casa Mañana’s production of Grease is part of the 2023-24 Broadway season and is directed and choreographed by Gerry McIntyre and music directed by Matthew Stern.
Review: SONGBOOK SUNDAYS Delights Once More at Dizzy's
by Rob Lester - Apr 29, 2024
The 'Songbook Sundays' makes the second day of a weekend a first-rate experience. Rodgers & Hammerstein were on tap on April 21 in a season that included a focus on Frank Loesser, with Johnny Mercer's turn coming up in June.
STAGES St. Louis Announces Complete Casting for STEEL MAGNOLIAS
by James Lindhorst - Apr 29, 2024
STAGES St. Louis unveiled their stellar ensemble cast for its upcoming production of Steel Magnolias. The cast includes Amy Loui (M'Lynn), Taylor Quick (Shelby), Jilanne Marie Klaus (Truvy), Abigail Isom (Annelle), Zoe Vonder Haar (Ouiser), Kari Ely (Clairee) Lari White (Standby), Lexy Witcher (Standby), and Meme Wolff (Standby). This beloved story, known for its memorable characters and heartfelt message, will grace the stage from May 31 – June 30 in The Ross Family Theatre at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center.
Orville Peck Duets Album 'Stampede Vol. 1' to Include Songs With Elton John, Willie Nelson, and More
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 26, 2024
Groundbreaking country artist Orville Peck has announced the release date for his highly anticipated duets album, Stampede Vol. 1. Groundbreaking country artist Orville Peck has announced the release date for his highly anticipated duets album, Stampede Vol. 1. Arriving on May 10 via Warner Records, the project features songs with Elton John, Noah Cyrus, Midland, Allison Russell, Nathaniel Rateliff and Bu Cuaron, in addition to the previously released Willie Nelson collaboration, 'Cowboys Are Frequently Secretly Fond Of Each Other.”
French Cassettes Release New Single 'Megabus'; New Album 'Benzene' Out June 7
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 24, 2024
San Francisco indie rock trio French Cassettes have released their latest single, “Megabus”, with a video from Vanessa Pla. The track is featured on the band’s upcoming third album, Benzene, due to arrive June 7 via Tender Loving Empire. French Cassettes were announced as part of this year’s Outside Lands festival line up, taking place August 9-11, in Golden Gate Park, along with a run of U.S. dates west of the Mississippi [all dates below].
Video: Sebastian Bach Releases Music Video For New Single “(Hold On) To The Dream”
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 24, 2024
Singer, songwriter, author, Broadway star, and actor Sebastian Bach has released a video for “(Hold On) To The Dream,” the latest single from his forthcoming album Child Within the Man. Bach wrote or co-wrote all the album’s 11 tracks and sang all lead and backing vocals. Child Within the Man features guest appearances from John 5, Steve Stevens, and Orianthi. Watch the music video here!