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Richie Kotzen Sets New Album 'Nomad;' Releases Single Photo Richie Kotzen Sets New Album 'Nomad;' Releases Single
by Josh Sharpe - July 15, 2024

NOMAD features eight new tracks showcasing Richie Kotzen’s multi-faceted musical styles with Kotzen playing almost every instrument on the album. On NOMAD, Kotzen expresses his diverse techniques and influences, from hard rock to 70s infused soul and funk, jazz fusion to R&B. Listen to a single now!...

The Blues Project Announces Guitarist Mark Newman Has Joined the Band For Their Octob Photo The Blues Project Announces Guitarist Mark Newman Has Joined the Band For Their October 2023 East Coast Tour Dates
by Michael Major - September 25, 2023

Mark Newman is back on tour this October - appearing LIVE on Guitar and vocals with the legendary 60’s group, The Blues Project led by original drummer Roy Blumenfeld in a new lineup that also includes Ken Clark, Chris Bergson & Jesse Williams. East Coast Tour dates include stops in Saugerties & NYC...

Midge Ure Returns to Tour North America This Fall Photo Midge Ure Returns to Tour North America This Fall
by Sarah Jae Leiber - July 01, 2021

The last time Ure toured the states was in early 2020 with his one man ‘Songs, Questions and Answers’ and in spring 2020 the 1980 Tour hit New Zealand and Australia just at the same time as Covid-19....

Marcia Ball Will Perform in New York on April 6 Photo Marcia Ball Will Perform in New York on April 6
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 10, 2020

Texas-born, Louisiana-raised pianist, songwriter and vocalist Marcia Ball -- the official 2018 Texas State Musician -- will give two performances at The Iridium in New York on Monday, April 6, 2020....

Roomful of Blues Celebrates New Release in New York on March 26 Photo Roomful of Blues Celebrates New Release in New York on March 26
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 27, 2020

Roomful of Blues, the world-renowned, horn-powered, houserocking blues band, will celebrate the March 13th release of their new Alligator Records CD, In A Roomful Of Blues, with a live performance on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at The Iridium in New York. The Rhode Island-based group has been delightin...

Nektar Return With New Studio Album THE OTHER SIDE Photo Nektar Return With New Studio Album THE OTHER SIDE
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 08, 2020

Esoteric Antenna is delighted to announce the release of the stunning new studio album by the legendary band Nektar. Throughout the 1970s Nektar released a series of acclaimed albums, scoring chart success in Germany (where the British band was based) and later in the USA (where the band relocated)....

RICK ESTRIN & THE NIGHTCATS Celebrate New Release in New York Photo RICK ESTRIN & THE NIGHTCATS Celebrate New Release in New York
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 24, 2019

Award-winning San Francisco Bay-area blues band Rick Estrin & The Nightcats will celebrate the release of their new Alligator Records album, Contemporary , with a live performance on Sunday, November 24, 2019 at The Iridium in New York. With Estrin's harmonica virtuosity and sly soulful vocals, Chri...

THE IMMEDIATE FAMILY Currently in Rehearsals for Upcoming East Coast Dates Photo THE IMMEDIATE FAMILY Currently in Rehearsals for Upcoming East Coast Dates
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 10, 2019

The Immediate Family is currently in rehearsals in Los Angeles, preparing for their upcoming tour on the east coast. The band, featuring Danny Kortchmar (guitar and vocals), Waddy Wachtel (guitar and vocals), Leland Sklar (bass), Russ Kunkel (drums) and Steve Postell (guitar and vocals), brings toge...

2 Guitar Ninjas Raul Midon And Lionel Loueke Collaborate On Tour Kicking Off Mid-June Photo 2 Guitar Ninjas Raul Midon And Lionel Loueke Collaborate On Tour Kicking Off Mid-June
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2019

Singer/Songwriter/Guitar Wizards Raul Midón and Lionel Loueke explore their talents sharing the stage this Summer in a beautiful partnership that is both a refreshing musical exchange and fine example of camaraderie.   A mix of West African and Latin American Roots.  A perfect marriage across North ...

Double Dragon Records to Release Damon Johnson's 'Memoirs of an Uprising' Photo Double Dragon Records to Release Damon Johnson's 'Memoirs of an Uprising'
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 05, 2019

Double Dragon Records is thrilled to announce the upcoming solo debut from Nashville based singer/songwriter/guitarist, Damon Johnson. The self-produced album,  Memoirs of an Uprising, will be available on all digital formats, as well as a limited run of red vinyl, beginning March 8, 2019.  Pressing...

Damon Johnson to Release New Album, 'Memoirs of an Uprising' Photo Damon Johnson to Release New Album, 'Memoirs of an Uprising'
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 18, 2019

 Today, Double Dragon Records reveals the artwork and release date for Memoirs of an Uprising, the self-produced new album from singer/songwriter/guitarist,  Damon Johnson.  The album is set for release on March 8, 2019 with pre-orders beginning January 25, 2019. Fans who pre-order Memoirs of an Upr...

The Iridium to Host 60th Anniversary of 'The Day the Music Died' Photo The Iridium to Host 60th Anniversary of 'The Day the Music Died'
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 07, 2019

On January 31, 2019 The Iridium will host a tribute show commemorating the 60th anniversary of “The Day the Music Died.” THE NIGHT THE MUSIC LIVED recreates the last concert by the rock 'n' roll legends lost in the infamous plane crash on February 3, 1959, and features Todd Meredith as Buddy Holly, ...

Megadeth Bassist David Ellefson Honored With “DAVID ELLEFSON DAY” In Hometown Photo Megadeth Bassist David Ellefson Honored With “DAVID ELLEFSON DAY” In Hometown
by Tori Hartshorn - October 03, 2018

On October 9th, Megadeth Bassist David Ellefson will be honored in his hometown of Jackson, MN, with a declaration of a ceremonial annual holiday in his honor. “DAVID ELLEFSON DAY” will kick off in Jackson on Tuesday, 10/9, with a ceremony at Jackson High School, David's alma mater, where Jackson ma...

David Ellefson Announces East Coast Dates for BASSTORY Tour, with Special Guest BUMBL Photo David Ellefson Announces East Coast Dates for BASSTORY Tour, with Special Guest BUMBLEFOOT
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 12, 2018

Grammy Award Winning Megadeth bassist, author, entrepreneur, and Metal Icon David Ellefson has announced a string of East Coast dates for his BASSTORY tour, with special guest BUMBLEFOOT (ex-Guns N' Roses, Sons of Apollo) and opener Dead By Wednesday. These are in addition to already announced dates...

The Iridium Announces Fall Lineup for 'Legends in Session' Photo The Iridium Announces Fall Lineup for 'Legends in Session'
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 12, 2018

This Fall, The Iridium will showcase the songwriters and session musicians behind the biggest rock and pop anthems of all-time. Kicking off “Legends in Session” September 25-27 will be guitarist Paul Gilbert of Mr. Big; multi-Platinum selling recording artist and seven-time Grammy nominee Joan Osbor...

Frank Shiner Returns To Musical Landmark Iridium Photo Frank Shiner Returns To Musical Landmark Iridium
by Julie Musbach - August 29, 2018

With the success of his single and video, 'Rainy Night in Georgia,' multiple sold-out shows, a slew of strong reviews and Grammy considerations in 7 different categories, Frank Shiner will be hitting the musical landmark for a repeat performance at Iridium in New York City Thursday, September 6 at 8...

Soft Machine Announce New Album Hidden & World Tour Dates, with First North American Photo Soft Machine Announce New Album Hidden & World Tour Dates, with First North American Dates Since 1974
by Macon Prickett - July 11, 2018

In support of their forthcoming new album, British music legends Soft Machine will embark on their first North American tour since 1974 in October 2018, followed by the second North-American leg of the tour in January/February 2019. In concert, their set list will include material from all parts of ...

Def Leppard Frontman Joe Elliott to Tape New Episode of Speakeasy May 18th Photo Def Leppard Frontman Joe Elliott to Tape New Episode of Speakeasy May 18th
by Macon Prickett - May 10, 2018

On May 18th, Public Television's critically acclaimed conversation series Speakeasy, will return to New York City's Iridium to film an all new episode featuring legendary frontman Joe Elliott and Rolling Stone Editor David Fricke. Doors will open at 1:30 pm and the show will begin promptly at 2:30 p...

Beth Hart Adds Kris Barras Band As Special Guest On Her 2018 UK Tour Photo Beth Hart Adds Kris Barras Band As Special Guest On Her 2018 UK Tour
by Tori Hartshorn - March 29, 2018

Grammy nominated singer-songwriter Beth Hart has confirmed the Kris Barras Band as special guest on her UK tour on all dates excluding London.  Next to selling out her biggest UK concert at London's prestigiousRoyal Albert Hall on Friday 4th May 2018, the “powerhouse vocalist” (Rolling Stone) also s...

LIL' ED & THE BLUES IMPERIALS Bring Big Sound to New York! Photo LIL' ED & THE BLUES IMPERIALS Bring Big Sound to New York!
by Macon Prickett - March 01, 2018

Alligator recording artists Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials, touring in support of their latest Alligator CD, THE BIG SOUND OF LIL' ED & THE BLUES IMPERIALS, will perform at The Iridium in New York on Monday, March 5, 2018. MOJO magazine included the new CD in their influential Top Ten Best Blues Albu...

Multi-Grammy Award-Winning Artist Sheryl Crow On Public Television's FRONT AND CENTER Photo Multi-Grammy Award-Winning Artist Sheryl Crow On Public Television's FRONT AND CENTER Series Beginning Today
by Macon Prickett - February 09, 2018

Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, philanthropist and humanitarian Sheryl Crow is the star of Public Television's award winning series Front and Center, which begins tonight in various markets across the U.S. This episode will air onWNET-TV in New York City on February 15, and will also be a...

Kaki King Collaborates with Visual Artist Giorgia Lupi For BRUISES + US Tour Dates
by Macon Prickett - February 07, 2018

Still touring her groundbreaking multimedia show “The Neck is a Bridge to the Body,” acclaimed composer Kaki King has partnered with information designer and visual artist Giorgia Lupi, author ofDear Data, to create an audiovisual interpretation of a frightening personal journey, turning fear into b...

A Cappella Superstars NATURALLY 7 Set To Perform At Carnegie Hall and The Iridium In Photo A Cappella Superstars NATURALLY 7 Set To Perform At Carnegie Hall and The Iridium In February
by Tori Hartshorn - January 17, 2018

A Cappella Superstars NATURALLY 7 Set To Perform At Carnegie Hall and The Iridium In February...

GRAMMY Museum Selects Students to Participate In 2018 Grammy Camp Jazz Session Photo GRAMMY Museum Selects Students to Participate In 2018 Grammy Camp Jazz Session
by Emily Bruno - December 08, 2017

The GRAMMY Museum announced today that 18 talented high school students from across the United States have been selected for the 2018 GRAMMY Camp Jazz Session. Their selection launches them into the spotlight surrounding the 60th Annual GRAMMY Awards and provides them with unparalleled opportunit...

Sheryl Crow Performs Live on THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW Today Photo Sheryl Crow Performs Live on THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW Today
by Caryn Robbins - October 25, 2017

Multi-platinum-selling singer, songwriter, activist and musician Sheryl Crow will perform live on The Ellen DeGeneres Show today on NBC. Crow and band will perform the title track 'Be Myself' from her current studio album of the same name. Tune into NBC stations at 3:00P.M. PT...












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