MGM+ Greenlights HOLLYWOOD BLACK Series
by Michael Major - April 11, 2023 Based on the book by historian Donald Bogle, this four-part docuseries—directed by Justin Simien (Dear White People), whose upcoming Disney film Haunted Mansion will be released this summer—tells the story of the actors, writers, directors, and producers who fought for their place on the page, behin...
Review: THE LAUREL CANYON BAND at Axelrod PAC
by Lianna Albrizio - August 17, 2023 What did our critic think of THE LAUREL CANYON BAND at Axelrod PAC? Mark Hudson has achieved a lot in his lifetime. He was one-third 1970s sensation the Hudson Brothers and co-writer of Aerosmith’s Grammy-winning smash “Livin’ on the Edge” and Celine Dion’s “The Reason.” ...
Video: MGM+ Debuts THE WINTER KING Trailer
by Michael Major - July 11, 2023 THE WINTER KING is based on Bernard Cornwell’s Warlord Chronicles series. Produced by Sony Pictures Television-owned Bad Wolf, filming took place in Wales and the West Country. Otto Bathurst (Peaky Blinders, His Dark Materials) serves as lead director and executive producer, alongside Toby Leslie. ...
Alice Howe Releases New Album 'Circumstance'
by Michael Major - April 21, 2023 Los Angeles-based, Boston-bred, singer-songwriter Alice Howe has released her new LP Circumstance. Recorded in two sessions at the legendary FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, where the voices of icons like Aretha Franklin, Etta James, and Otis Redding once shook the walls, Circumstance channel...
Indie Duo CHAMPS Announce 'Ride The Morning Glass'
by Michael Major - January 18, 2023 Recorded at Isle of Wight's legendary Red Squirrel Studios and produced by James Thorpe, Ride The Morning Glass is a unique combination of cool minimalism and evocative Americana, studded with radio-friendly songs that capture the imagination with cinematic vistas and colorful characters open to a d...
Kate Baldwin & Georgia Stitt to Co-Host MISS: BROADWAY'S WOMEN SONGWRITERS at 92NY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 16, 2022 Lyrics and Lyricists will present MISS: Broadway’s Women Songwriters on December 10, 11 and 12, celebrating Broadway’s long history of women songwriters and their indelible work, in a show conceived, co-written and co-hosted by two-time Tony nominee Kate Baldwin and award-winning composer-lyricist G...
Laurel Canyon Band to Perform the Music of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young at Axelrod Performing Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 07, 2023 Join us at the Axelrod Performing Arts Center for a captivating tribute to Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young by the talented Laurel Canyon Band. Don't miss out on this unforgettable musical experience....
Review: Jessica Vosk is Beguiling in Solo Cabaret Debut at OC's Segerstrom Center
by Michael Quintos - November 21, 2022 Broadway fan favorite Jessica Vosk's solo cabaret debut at Segerstrom Center for the Arts---which opened Thursday, November 17, 2022 and continues for two additional shows through Saturday, November 19---is, quite possibly, the most enjoyable cabaret concert this reviewer has experienced at the Cent...
CRAIG WEDREN (Shudder To Think, 'YELLOWJACKETS') Announces New EP 'Second Sleep'
by Michael Major - December 14, 2022 Second Sleep follows a busy year for the film and television composer, and Shudder to Think frontman. Early this year, Lakeshore Records released Blood Hive, the original score from the SHOWTIME series YELLOWJACKETS featuring music composed by Craig and his frequent collaborator Anna Waronker (that ...
VIDEO: Brandi Carlile Performs 'The Story' & 'You and Me on the Rock' ft. Lucius on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE
by Michael Major - December 12, 2022 The acclaimed six-time Grammy Award-winner, who is nominated for another seven awards this year, performed her beloved breakthrough song, “The Story,” along with this year’s Record of the Year-nominated, “You and Me on the Rock” with special guests Lucius. Watch videos from the episode now!...
Brandi Carlile Wins Three Awards at 65th GRAMMY Awards
by Michael Major - February 07, 2023 Brandi Carlile won three more awards at the 65th Annual GRAMMY Awards, bringing her total number of GRAMMY wins to nine. After winning Best Americana Album (In These Silent Days), Best Rock Song (“Broken Horses”) and Best Rock Performance (“Broken Horses”), Carlile performed “Broken Horses” during t...
Disclosure Releases New Album 'Alchemy' on Friday
by Michael Major - July 12, 2023 On the 10 year anniversary of their seminal debut album Settle and for their imminent fourth studio album, Disclosure have taken things back to basics. Not only have they decided to surprise release the new album, Alchemy has no guest features and no samples. They’re releasing it independently, and ...
Niall Horan to Release First Album in Three Years 'The Show'
by Michael Major - February 17, 2023 As the album pre-order launched, Horan shared the lead single, “Heaven.” He wrote the soulful, shimmering track with John Ryan and Joel Little, who also produced, and Tobias Jesso Jr. (Adele, Sia) during an idyllic trip to Southern California’s Mojave Desert. Watch the new lyric video and pre-order ...
The Milk Carton Kids Set North American Tour Dates in Celebration of New Record
by Michael Major - May 22, 2023 In celebration of the new release, the band is set to tour the U.S. this fall with stops including New York’s Beacon Theatre, Chicago’s Thalia Hall, Washington, D.C.’s Union Stage and more. Tickets are available for pre-sale via the band and Spotify on May 23 and promoter pre-sales kick off May 24....
Review: ROAMING ROOTS REVUE, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 23, 2023 This is Celtic Connection's annual highlight-packed exploration of classic influences on contemporary music. Tonight’s show revisits themes including tributes to The Women of Song, The Band, Bruce Springsteen, The Beatles’ Abbey Road and the music of Laurel Canyon. Curated as ever by Glasgow’s own R...
Noah Cyrus Releases 'The Hardest Part' Deluxe Edition
by Michael Major - December 02, 2022 Noah Cyrus has released a special deluxe edition of her critically acclaimed full-length. Produced by Mike Crossey, the album features a brand-new track titled ‘Set For Life,’ as well as alternative versions of ‘Noah (Stand Still)’ Ft. Billy Ray Cyrus, ‘Hardest Part,’ ‘Ready To Go,’ ‘Unfinished’ and...
LAUREL CANYON: A TRIBUTE TO CROSBY, STILLS, NASH & YOUNG to be Presented at Cheney Hall in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 17, 2023 Laurel Canyon is an acoustic tribute to the music of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. They will perform at Cheney Hall on Friday, May 5th. ...
Alice Howe Announces New LP Recorded at Fame Studios in Muscle Shoals
by Michael Major - January 13, 2023 Produced and arranged by her creative partner, Freebo, a veteran bass player and former Bonnie Raitt band member, the album was recorded in two sessions at the legendary FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, where Etta James and Wilson Pickett once shook the walls, the record channels their spirit...
Babe Rainbow Releases New Single 'Juice Of The Sun'
by Michael Major - August 31, 2023 Featuring production by Chris Collins (Royel Otis, Matt Corby), mixing by sonic luminary Jorge Elbrecht (Alvvays, Ariel Pink, Sky Ferreira) and mastering by the legendary Heba Kadry (Björk, Sufjan Stevens), the Mushroom EP arrives just before the band's first-ever Rainbow Rock mini-festival in Big S...
M. Byrd Releases Debut Album 'The Seed'
by Michael Major - June 19, 2023 The German-based singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer elaborates, “To me, personally, it was sort of a process of healing that I thought would be worth sharing. Listening to the whole album reminded me of holding a seed in my hands. It felt like the start of something and symbolize...
Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors Announce New LP & Release 'Fly' Single
by Michael Major - February 08, 2023 The new album was recorded in Asheville, NC at Echo Mountain Studios with producer Cason Cooley (Ben Rector, Ingrid Michaelson, American Authors) and Holcomb’s longtime bandmates Nathan Dugger (guitar), Rich Brinsfield (bass), Will Sayles (drums), and Ian Miller (keys)....
Jordan Armstrong To Perform At City Winery NYC
by Michael Major - October 05, 2023 Jordan Armstrong will be performing at City Winery NYC. Come out to celebrate the best female singer-songwriters and enjoy Jordan's unique sound. Check out her most recent track 'Convenience Store' to get a sense of her music. Don't miss this opportunity to see Jordan Armstrong live!...
Don Felder, The Wallflowers, Free Movies And More Come to MPAC This August
by A.A. Cristi - July 05, 2023 MPAC presents a great lineup of events this August at the theatre as well as throughout Morristown. In addition to MPAC's lineup of concerts, August means it's time for free indoor movies, and more outdoor free concerts, including two dance parties! ...
Video: MGM+ Debuts BILLY THE KID Season Two Trailer
by Michael Major - September 13, 2023 The series is starring Tom Blyth (The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes) as “William H. Bonney” and Daniel Webber (Escape from Pretoria) as “Jesse Evans.” Creator, writer and executive producer Michael Hirst returns for the second season alongside executive producers Donald De Line (D...
Renaissance Theatre's MIDSUMMER Opens This Month
by Stephi Wild - July 09, 2023 Renaissance Now Theatre & Film, led by Kathy Curtiss, specializes in freely adapting Shakespearean plays. The troupe will present 'A Midsummer Night's Dream,' transported to the California Rock Music scene of Laurel Canyon in the early 1970's, from July 26 to 29 at The Chain Theatre, 312 West 36th S... |