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Garage-Psych-Pop Band The Prefab Messiahs' New LP Out Today
by Tori Hartshorn - Jan 26, 2018


Garage-Psych-Pop Band The Prefab Messiahs' New LP Out Today

Garage Psych Pop Band The Prefab Messiahs Share New Video; New LP Out Today
by BWW News Desk - Jan 26, 2018


Timing is everything, they say. Of course, when you're too far ahead of the curve musically-speaking, timing can also throw a wrench in the works. Give enough passage, however, and others eventually catch-up, understand... even emulate.

Garage-Psych-Pop Band The Prefab Messiahs' New LP Out Today
by BWW News Desk - Jan 26, 2018


Timing is everything, they say. Of course, when you're too far ahead of the curve musically-speaking, timing can also be a bitch. Give enough passage, however, and others eventually catch-up, understand... even emulate.

Garage Psych Pop Band The Prefab Messiahs Share New Video; New LP Out 1/26
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 19, 2018


Timing is everything, they say. Of course, when you're too far ahead of the curve musically-speaking, timing can also throw a wrench in the works. Give enough passage, however, and others eventually catch-up, understand... even emulate.

Performance Space New York presents THE EAST VILLAGE SERIES
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2018


Performance Space New York (formerly Performance Space 122) presents the East Village Series, its first semi-annual themed series, and the first program curated by the institution's new Executive Artistic Director, Jenny Schlenzka. This presentation of works from some of today's most radical performers and multidisciplinary artists resituates the institution in newly revamped spaces, designed by Deborah Berke Partners, in 122 Community Center (150 First Avenue, at East 9th Street), where Performance Space 122 was founded, and where it operated until it moved out in 2011 for the building renovation. The series contemplates the past, present, and future of the organization and its neighborhood.

Hawaiian Legends Keola Beamer and Henry Kapono Come to The Broad Stage, 2/1
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 4, 2018


Keola Beamer & Henry Kapono are two legends of Hawaiian music, continuing to lead the way for over four decades. They join forces at The Broad Stage on Thursday, February 1. Beamer & Kapono will each perform a set, then come together onstage to celebrate their original songs that have become beloved classics of contemporary Hawaiian music. The evening will also feature a performance from Moanalani Beamer, Kumu Hula (Hula Master).

Blue Note Hawaii Celebrates 2nd Anniversary in January
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 27, 2017


Blue Note Hawaii is celebrating its second anniversary and the beginning of 2018 with an amazing lineup of music and comedy in January. Some of the national recording artists include folk guitarist and songwriter, Vince Herman and one of the greatest harmonica players of all time John Popper of Blues Traveler. Two of the greatest female vocalists of our time perform back-to-back with the return of Lisa Fischer and the debut of Rachelle Ferrell. The local favorites this month include Keauhou, Kimi Miner, Evan Khay, Willie K, Robert Cazimero, Kuana Torres Kahele and Mango Season. The official anniversary celebration welcomes back Chris Botti to lead his all-star band in a six-night series you don't want to miss.

The Kitchen Announces Full Line-Up for JULIUS EASTMAN: THAT WHICH IS FUNDAMENTAL
by Julie Musbach - Dec 22, 2017


The Kitchen presents 'Julius Eastman: That Which Is Fundamental,' an interdisciplinary project of performances and a two-part exhibition, curated by artist Tiona Nekkia McCloden and Bowerbird founder Dustin Hurt, that comprises the most expansive demonstration yet of Julius Eastman's rousing creative output, January 19 - February 10, 2018.

Paul Shaffer to Headline Caesars Palace This Winter
by BWW News Desk - Dec 21, 2017


Celebrated bandleader, multi-instrumentalist, singer, composer and comedian Paul Shaffer along with his talented full band, The Shaf-Shifters, will perform an exclusive three-week engagement at the iconic Cleopatra's Barge at Caesars Palace on select dates in December 2017 and January 2018.

Garage-Psych-Pop Band The Prefab Messiahs' New LP Out 1/26
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 13, 2017


Timing is everything, they say. Of course, when you're too far ahead of the curve musically-speaking, timing can also be a bitch. Give enough passage, however, and others eventually catch-up, understand... even emulate.

Garage-Psych-Pop Band The Prefab Messiahs Premiere New Video New LP Out 1/26
by Emily Bruno - Dec 8, 2017


Timing is everything, they say. Of course, when you're too far ahead of the curve musically-speaking, timing can also be a bitch. Give enough passage, however, and others eventually catch-up, understand... even emulate. Such is the case for self-proclaimed micro-legendary weirdoz The Prefab Messiahs.

UK Post-Punk Innovators Modern English Wrap Up US 'Take Me To The Trees' Tour
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 16, 2017


On the heels of this summer's 'Retro Futura' package tour, UK post-punk innovators, Modern English, who released their first album together in thirty years, 'Take Me To The Trees', earlier thi

The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association Announces First Details of Hollywood Bowl 2018 Summer Season
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2017


The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association announced today the first details of the 2018 Hollywood Bowl summer season, with the entire season to be announced in February 2018. Trailblazing pop-rock group The Go-Go's are set for the July 4th Fireworks Spectacular, with three performances, July 2, 3 and 4. Joining the Grammy-nominated and multi-platinum-selling recording artists is the Los Angeles Philharmonic, led by Thomas Wilkins.

Paul Shaffer to Headline Caesars Palace This Winter
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2017


Celebrated bandleader, multi-instrumentalist, singer, composer and comedian Paul Shaffer along with his talented full band, The Shaf-Shifters, will perform an exclusive three-week engagement at the iconic Cleopatra's Barge at Caesars Palace on select dates in December 2017 and January 2018.

VIDEO: The Prefab Messiahs Release Video for 'Psychsploitation;' New LP Releases 1/26
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2017


Timing is everything, they say. Of course, when you're too far ahead of the curve musically-speaking, timing can also be a bitch. Give enough passage, however, and others eventually catch-up, understand... even emulate.

UK Post-Punk Innovators Modern English Return to the US for 'Take Me To The Trees' Tour
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 12, 2017


On the heels of this summer's 'Retro Futura' package tour, UK post-punk innovators, Modern English, who released their first album together in thirty years, 'Take Me To The Trees', earlier this year, are happy to announce that they will be returning to the US in November for the headlining 'Take Me To The Trees' tour.

Amas Musical Theatre to Host Fall Readings of New Musical PLAY IT BY HEART
by BWW News Desk - Oct 6, 2017


Amas Musical Theatre and The Amas Musical Theatre Lab will present staged readings of Play It by Heart, a new musical, with music by David Spangler, Jerry Taylor and Marty Dodson, lyrics by David Spangler, Jerry Taylor, R.T. Robinson, and Marty Dodson, and book by Willy Holtzman.

BWW Interview: Robert LuPone Is the Moral Center of THE VIOLIN
by Naomi Serviss - Oct 2, 2017


The theater veteran goes back onstage as a morally conflicted tailor in this play, based loosely on the real-life disappearance of a 1710 Stradivarius.

Styx & Don Felder: Renegades In The Fast Lane Heads to Las Vegas Strip
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 18, 2017


STYX and DON FELDER will be burnin' up the Las Vegas Strip with their Styx & Don Felder: Renegades In The Fast Lane show presented by SiriusXM with another unforgettable five-night limited engagement at The Venetian Theatre

New Album from Guitar Legend Mike Stern 'Trip' to Be Released Today
by BWW News Desk - Sep 8, 2017


Mike Stern, the Grammy-nominated guitarist and former member of Miles Davis' band, Steps Ahead, Jaco Pastorius' Word of Mouth, and The Brecker Brothers, will release Trip, his 17th album as bandleader on September 8, 2017.

bergenPAC presents SOUL ASYLUM & CRACKER, Classic Albums Live and Vic DiBitetto
by BWW News Desk - Aug 24, 2017


New show on sale at bergenPAC: Soul Asylum and Cracker, Sun., July 23, 8 p.m.; Classic Albums Live: Creedence Clearwater Revival – Chronicle: The 20 Greatest Hits, Thurs., Aug. 24, 8 p.m.; Classic Albums Live: Rush – 2112, Sat., Sept. 30, 8 p.m.; Vic DiBitetto, Sat., May 19, 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 26, 2017 at 11 a.m. at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling bergenPAC's Box Office at (201) 227-1030.

New Album from Guitar Legend Mike Stern 'Trip' to Be Released 9/8
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 16, 2017


Mike Stern, the Grammy-nominated guitarist and former member of Miles Davis' band, Steps Ahead, Jaco Pastorius' Word of Mouth, and The Brecker Brothers, will release Trip, his 17th album as bandleader on September 8, 2017.

HUDSON AND HALLS LIVE! Cooks Up Delicious Comedy at Court Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Aug 11, 2017


Christchurch will be served a riotous feast of slapstick, nostalgia, laughter and love when 80s Kiwi cooking show duo Peter Hudson and David Halls are celebrated in Hudson & Halls Live!

BWW Review: Rutanya Alda's MOMMIE DEAREST DIARY a Delicious and Honest Behind the Scenes Look at the 1981 Film
by Don Grigware - Jul 11, 2017


Remember the 1981 film of Christina Crawford's book Mommie Dearest? Do you remember the actress who played Crawford's invaluable and devoted assistant Carol Ann? It was Rutanya Alda, and she's written a day by day diary of the filming of this cult classic. How delicious! All the gossipy dirt about Faye Dunaway and everyone else connected to the movie like Diana Scarwid, Mara Hobel, Steve Forrest, Howard Da Silva and director Frank Perry. Alda is honest and tells it like it was. If Dunaway was pleasant, she says so; if she was in a bitchy mood, she paints that as well.

bergenPAC presents SOUL ASYLUM & CRACKER, Classic Albums Live and Vic DiBitetto
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2017


New show on sale at bergenPAC: Soul Asylum and Cracker, Sun., July 23, 8 p.m.; Classic Albums Live: Creedence Clearwater Revival – Chronicle: The 20 Greatest Hits, Thurs., Aug. 24, 8 p.m.; Classic Albums Live: Rush – 2112, Sat., Sept. 30, 8 p.m.; Vic DiBitetto, Sat., May 19, 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 26, 2017 at 11 a.m. at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling bergenPAC's Box Office at (201) 227-1030.

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