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Randy Travis Will Conclude 'More Life Tour' with Final Dates This Fall
by Josh Sharpe - May 26, 2026

After a two-year run, Country Music Hall of Fame legend Randy Travis will conclude the More Life Tour this fall with stops in Georgia, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, New York, New England, Texas, and beyond.

Garde Arts Center Celebrates 100 Years With Centennial Season & New Flex Pass
by A.A. Cristi - May 16, 2026

Garde Arts Center in New London, Conn. will mark its 100th season with a landmark performance lineup and a new Garde Flex Pass, offering audiences a flexible, single-purchase ticketing option for the Centennial Series.

BORED TEACHERS 'IS IT FRIDAY YET?!' Comedy Tour is Coming to Shea's Buffalo Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2026

The Bored Teachers 'Is It Friday Yet?!' Comedy Tour will present a show at Shea's Buffalo Theatre in Buffalo, NY, as part of a 90-city run across the U.S. and Canada.

David Marchi to Star in 2ND ACT SERIES at Palace Theater in April 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2026

The Palace Theater will present visual abstract artist David Marchi as part of its 2ND ACT SERIES on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. in Waterbury, Connecticut.

Graham Nash Confirms Summer 2026 Tour Dates
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 24, 2026

Two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and founding member of both the Hollies and Crosby, Stills & Nash, Graham Nash will continue his 2026 tour throughout the summer. 

Video: Molly Tuttle Performs GRAMMY-Nominated Song 'That's Gonna Leave A Mark' on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 6, 2026

Molly Tuttle kicked off 2026 with a visit to Jimmy Kimmel Live!, performing her single “That’s Gonna Leave A Mark,” which has been nominated for a GRAMMY Award. Check out the performance now.

Graham Nash Sets Spring 2026 East Coast Tour Dates
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 14, 2025

Two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and founding member of both the Hollies and Crosby, Stills & Nash, Graham Nash is set to tour the East Coast throughout the spring. 

KO to Direct Robin de Jesús, Katerina McCrimmon and More in IN THE HEIGHTS Benefit Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 5, 2025

The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center will host a one-night-only benefit concert of In the Heights on September 8, 2025, to mark 20 years since the musical was first seen at the O’Neill. Learn more!

Jerry Harrison Expands STOP MAKING SENSE Screening Tour with New Dates
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 30, 2025

Following sold-out screenings across the country, Jerry Harrison – keyboardist/guitarist of the band Talking Heads – has announced an extended run of live events tied to the 40th anniversary re-release of the concert film Stop Making Sense.

DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL to Launch 2025-2026 National Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2025

TheaterWorksUSA's Dog Man: The Musical will embark on a 30-week national tour starting this September. Learn more about the tour stops and see the show in a city near you. Learn how to purchase tickets.

BroadwayKids&Company Will Perform Silver Jubilee Production of ANNIE
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2025

25 years later, the company will once again bring the story of the plucky little orphan who always sees the good in everyone to life, this time on the stage of the historic Garde Arts Center

Vitamin String Quartet Sets New LP 'VSQ Performs Frank Ocean'
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 28, 2025

Vitamin String Quartet have announced their new album VSQ Performs Frank Ocean, out April 25. The announcement comes with the quartet’s string cover of his track “Pink + White.” Listen to the track now.

Black Violin Release New Single 'Drama'
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 5, 2024

GRAMMY-nominated classical-meets-hip-hop duo Black Violin released their new single and video “Drama.” The song is the first taste of new music from their upcoming album Full Circle, set for release in March 2025. Listen to it now.

Summer Orlando Productions Announces Statewide Tour Of HOCUS POCUS LIVE
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 2, 2024

Summer Orlando Productions brings HOCUS POCUS LIVE to Connecticut with a 5-stop tour.

MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL 2: CRUISING THROUGH 'THE CHANGE' Will Embark on a New Tour This Year
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2024

Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through 'The Change' will embark on a new tour this year beginning on the East Coast of the U.S., followed by more than 50 cities across the United States and Canada.

Video: Tommy Emmanuel Releases Newly Shot Live Performance Video for 'Bella Soave'
by Josh Sharpe - May 9, 2024

Grammy® Award winner TOMMY EMMANUEL—acoustic guitarist extraordinaire, composer, and global touring artist—has released a newly shot live performance video for “Bella Soave,” a track from his upcoming album ENDLESS ROAD: 20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION out May 17. Watch the video now!

Cris Jacobs Teams Up with Billy Strings & The Infamous Stringdusters In New Video for 'Poor Davey'
by Josh Sharpe - May 1, 2024

Singer/songwriter/guitarist Cris Jacobs has released a new video for his song “Poor Davey,” which appears on his brand-new album One Of These Days. The video features in-studio footage of the recording with special guests Billy Strings, The Infamous Stringdusters and producer Jerry Douglas. The spirited track is based on actual events. It tells the dark tale of young man who grew up in a house where years earlier a teenager murdered his family. Watch the video here!

Lyle Lovett Comes to Overture This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2024

Four-time Grammy Award-winning singer, composer and actor Lyle Lovett will embark on an extensive tour this summer with his Large Band, including a newly confirmed stop in Madison at Overture Center on Tuesday, July 2.

Lyle Lovett Confirms Extensive Summer Tour With His Large Band
by Michael Major - Mar 19, 2024

Join Lyle Lovett and his Large Band on their extensive summer tour. Experience the unforgettable performances of this Grammy-winning singer-songwriter live. Stops include Colorado's Red Rocks Amphitheatre, St. Louis' The Factory, Kansas City's Uptown Theater, Minneapolis' State Theatre, Detroit's Masonic Cathedral Theatre, and more.

Cris Jacobs Shares Drops New Song 'Daughter, Daughter'
by Michael Major - Feb 19, 2024

He enlisted some artists/friends to contribute to the recording, including The Infamous Stringdusters (Travis Book, Andy Falco, Jeremy Garrett, Andy Hall and Chris Pandolfi), who serve as the backing band, with Lee Ann Womack, Billy Strings, Lindsay Lou, Sam Bush, The McCrary Sisters and of course Douglas.