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Join renowned saxophonist Boney James for a night of soulful music at Southern Theatre on August 2. Don't miss out on this mesmerizing performance by the four-time Grammy nominee.

The Stratford Festival's acclaimed 2022 production of Richard III featuring Colm Feore in the title role is now coming to Stratfest@Home, the Festival's subscription streaming service, for national and international viewing.

Joshua Crumbly is also announcing a Brooklyn EP release show taking place on February 22 at The Sultan Room. Tickets are available now. His latest single “Steps” features renowned multi-disciplinary artist and activist Samora Pinderhughes, who has worked alongside artists from Common to Sara Bareilles.

Frank Zappa's iconic 1973 album 'Over-Nite Sensation' is celebrated with a new 50th anniversary super deluxe edition. This expanded edition includes 57 unreleased and rare tracks, making it a must-have for Zappa fans.

‘New Robohands LP ‘Palms’ is the fifth album from the London based instrumentalist and producer Andy Baxter. Moving towards different genres and arrangements from his previous albums, ‘Palms’ features dueling harp parts, tape echo, double bass and draws inspiration from artists such as Dorothy Ashby, Azimuth, Alice Coltrane and Toquinho.

World-famous guitar-maker Paul Reed Smith and his band, Eightlock, are set to release their new CD, 'Lions Roaring in Quicksand,' on December 1st. The album showcases their unique blend of blues, soul, rock, funk, and other roots sounds, with a lineup featuring three drummers, a bass player, a female singer, and three guitar players.

Frank Zappa's iconic 1973 album 'Over-Nite Sensation' is being celebrated with a new 50th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition. The release includes a previously unreleased demo for the track 'I'm The Slime.' Listen now and dive into the fully chronicled history of this legendary album.

The Stratford Festival’s production of Richard III featuring Colm Feore in the title role is coming to CBC and CBC Gem this August. Directed for the stage by Artistic Director Antoni Cimolino and for film by Barry Avrich, the production shines new light on Shakespeare’s tale of lethal ambition.

Mike Lew(playwright/adaptor) reworks Shakespeare’s tragedy for a modern audience with TEENAGE DICK.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced all jazz programming running May 22 through June 4.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced jazz programming running May 15 through May 28.

The Stratford Festival’s latest film, Richard III, featuring Colm Feore in the title role, will première in Cineplex theatres across Canada on April 16, with encore screenings on April 17.

Chart-topping jazz/R&B sax player Boney James brings his Detour tour to Mayo Performing Arts Center on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at 8 pm.

New Jersey Repertory Company has announced the Weeks & Peterson Quintet will be performing two sets at NJRep on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at 7:00pm and 8:30pm.

Percussion icon and Prince collaborator Sheila E will play 2 shows at City Winery at 6pm and 9:30pm on Friday, February 10.  Playing with “A band that can go wherever we need to, whatever genre. New Orleans grooves, jazz, funk, or pop songs,” Sheila E's performance will include both her classics and new works.  

MYCHAEL GABRIEL has released his latest single 'Sunday Afternoon' to all major platforms! The single is from his highly anticipated album titled Genesis that is available now! At times heartbreaking, and others tender, Mychael Gabriel’s “Sunday Afternoon” deftly navigates the highs and lows of a relationship.

New Repertory Theatre will present Love Weekend, a theatrical stage experience, on Saturday, February 11 at 7:00pm and Sunday, February 12 at 2:00pm at the Main Stage Theater at the Mosesian Center for the Arts in Watertown.   

The Maryland Renaissance Festival and The Strand partner to present a one-weekend encore of the acclaimed RICHARD III by The Company Of Women. The Company are a force of craftswomanship the likes of which have not before been seen in Baltimore theater, and display a strong likelihood of becoming a major theatrical presence in the community.

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is excited to announce tickets are now on sale for the 2022-2023 Dentons Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents Series. Offering an array of live music from world-renowned performers, innovative theater, unforgettable dance showcases, uproarious comedy and parody shows, and holiday favorites. These performances include recurring favorites such as Hip Hop Nutcracker, A Very Electric Christmas, and more along with newcomers Soweto Gospel Choir, Lucy Loves Desi, and others!

Ray Brown (1926-2002), a proud native son of Pittsburgh, was one of the founding fathers of modern jazz bass. So it's only fitting that the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival (PIJF) presents Ron Carter Foursight, Buster Williams & Something More, and Stanley Clarke N 4Ever – three lords of the lower frequencies.