Bass Player Antoine Fafard To Release Second Album 'Occultus Tramitis'
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2013
Much to the excitent of music aficionados across the globe, the second solo album by composer and bass player Antoine Fafard, 'Occultus Tramitis', will be released digitally on May 15 and on CD June 1, 2013. Featuring the contributions of a number of jazz-rock legends including Terry Bozzio (Jeff Beck, Frank Zappa), Jerry Goodman (Mahavishnu Orchestra), Gavin Harrison (King Crimson, Porcupine Tree), Scott Henderson (Tribal Tech), Simon Phillips (Jeff Beck, Toto), Chad Wackerman (Allan Holdsworth, Frank Zappa) and Dave Weckl (Chick Corea, Mike Stern), 'Occultus Tramitis' encompasses 11 tracks presenting almost an hour of exciting new music. (more...)
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Project/Object Kicks Off US and European Tours Today
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2013
Frank Zappa, one of the twentieth century's most important composers, continues to have an effect on modern music. His list of ex-band members is a who's who of incredible musicians. For twenty years Project/Object has been on a mission to bring Zappa's multi-dimensional music and onstage madness to the masses, by faithfully recreating the live Zappa experience with his alumni. (more...)
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Project/Object to Kick Off US and European Tours, May 2013
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2013
Frank Zappa, one of the twentieth century's most important composers, continues to have an effect on modern music. His list of ex-band members is a who's who of incredible musicians. For twenty years Project/Object has been on a mission to bring Zappa's multi-dimensional music and onstage madness to the masses, by faithfully recreating the live Zappa experience with his alumni. (more...)
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Guitar Virtuoso Todd Grubbs Releases Two New Albums
by BWW News Desk - Mar 22, 2013
One of the most talented and innovative guitarists to emerge from Florida, Todd Grubbs has released two new albums digitally in March 2013 - 'Best Of The Guests' and 'Toddities volume 2'. Todd Grubbs, who studied at Berklee College of Music, has been voted 'Most Outstanding Guitarist' at the Tampa Bay Music Awards, as well as winning the 'Most Outstanding Video' two consecutive years in a row. His guitar prowess has been touted by critics and fans worldwide, and can be witnessed on all his solo albums. Todd has surrounded himself with an array of legendary music artists and musicians which is the inspiration behind the album 'Best of The Guests'. (more...)
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Kyle August Lind Presents FREAKING OUT: The Process Art of Kyle August Lind, 1965-2012
by BWW News Desk - Mar 19, 2013
This Saturday evening,artist Kyle August Lind makes his return to Los Angeles with an exhibition of meticulous 'process' pieces created over the last 50 years. A prominent figure of LA's legendary 1960s Freak scene, Lind's elaborate and intricately detailed works reveal a deep-rooted spirituality and are imbued with the energy and liberation of the hippie movement. The works will be shown at PYO Gallery LA in downtown Los Angeles through April 20th. (more...)
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SKETCHES FROM THE NATIONAL LAMPOON World Premiere to Play Hayworth Theatre, 2/7-3/17
by BWW
News Desk - Mar 16, 2013
National Lampoon will present the World Premiere of SKETCHES FROM THE NATIONAL LAMPOON, conceived and produced by Matty Simmons, with original songs by Richard Levinson and directed by Pat Towne. SKETCHES FROM THE NATIONAL LAMPOON will begin previews on Thursday, February 7 at 8pm; will open on Friday, February 15 at 8pm and run through Today, March 17 at the Hayworth Theatre, 2511 Wilshire Blvd. in Los Angeles. (more...)
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UME/SELECT/CAPITOL RECORDS Announces February/March Releases
by BWW News Desk - Feb 15, 2013
Ringo Starr is a living legend whose contribution to the roots of rock and roll is immeasurable, not only as a Beatle, but also through his prolific and successful solo career. In gathering a new group of iconic rockers to play as the All Starr band each tour, every configuration offers a new and memorable moment where we get to experience songs we all know and love. (more...)
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Johnny Depp to Release Album of Pirate Ballads
by Movies News Desk - Feb 14, 2013
Looks like Captain Jack Sparrow is pulling up anchor and heading to a new career in the music industry. Johnny Depp is set to release a double CD set, titled 'Son Of Rogue's Gallery: Pirate Ballads, Sea Songs And Chanteys'. (more...)
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THE PINK FLOYD EXPERIENCE Live in Concert Comes to the State Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 13, 2013
Without question, Pink Floyd remains one of the most influential rock bands of all time. Their record-breaking status is legendary. Now, get ready for The Pink Floyd Experience live in concert, presenting Pink Floyd's Greatest Hits and Rarities. Complete with a dazzling new light show...full quadraphonic sound and six brilliant musicians singing all of Pink Floyd's classics including 'Wish You Were Here,' 'Time,' 'Another Brick in the Wall' and much more...live! Audiences are raving about this epic concert. (more...)
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SKETCHES FROM THE NATIONAL LAMPOON World Premiere Plays Hayworth Theatre, Now thru 3/17
by BWW News Desk - Feb 07, 2013
National Lampoon will present the World Premiere of SKETCHES FROM THE NATIONAL LAMPOON, conceived and produced by Matty Simmons, with original songs by Richard Levinson and directed by Pat Towne. SKETCHES FROM THE NATIONAL LAMPOON will begin previews tonight, February 7 at 8pm; will open on Friday, February 15 at 8pm and run through Sunday, March 17 at the Hayworth Theatre, 2511 Wilshire Blvd. in Los Angeles. (more...)
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Society of Composers National Conference Set for February 13-16
by BWW News Desk - Feb 05, 2013
The Society of Composers (SCI) National Conference will be held at Ohio State February 13-16, under the auspices of the School of Music's Contemporary Music Festival. The festival will feature 100 new works of music in 12 concerts over the three and a half days, many of which are world premieres. The festival also will welcome guest composers, performers, and scholars from all over the United States, panel sessions on new music, and performances by Ohio State faculty and students. (more...)
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