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Wordsmith LIVE Comes to New York, 6/21
by Courtnie Mele - May 10, 2014

For the past few years New York has invited musicians from all over to play different venues, parks, malls, bridges and street corners for the Make Music New York Festival. What makes this Festival unique is their is no entrance fee as all the muscians are playing in areas where everyday bystanders ...


NYFOS Concludes Its Mainstage Series with 'LETTERS FROM SPAIN,' 4/28
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2015

The New York Festival of Song completes its 2014-15 NYFOS Mainstage series withLETTERS FROM SPAIN-A World of Song in Spanish Poetry on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at 8:00 pm at Merkin Concert Hall....


Grooveshark & ONErpm Partner to Leave No Artist Behind
by Claire Hannum - March 19, 2013

Today Grooveshark emphasizes their mission to empower artists and music creators by signing on with music distributor ONErpm to become a part of their Leave No Artist Behind campaign....


Young Jimmy Releases Debut EP 'Hood Rock; New Video 'Golden Days'
by Caryn Robbins - December 18, 2013

Today Young Jimmy released his debut EP 'HOOD ROCK.'...


Tom Chapin to Be Featured on XM Sirirus' 'Village Folk Show' This Weekend
by Caryn Robbins - May 07, 2015

In honor of his 70th birthday, three-time Grammy winner Tom Chapin is releasing a new solo album 70 that takes the listener on a great ride through the full range of American folk, roots, and singer/songwriter experience....


GOON RIVER to Kick Off 9/28 at The Times Square Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2014

Leave it to Times Scare, New York City's only year-round haunted house attraction, to play host to GOON RIVER! Completely improvised and performed in total darkness, Goon River is a unique journey into the imagination. Listen as several improvised stories are cleverly woven together to create a tale...


Park Avenue Chamber Symphony led by music director David Bernard performs Beethoven, Barber and Bartok featuring soprano Tamra Paselk
by Tyler Peterson - February 06, 2014

Park Avenue Chamber Symphony led by music director David Bernard performs Beethoven, Barber and Bartók featuring soprano Tamra Paselk...


Capitol Center to Welcome Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, 1/11
by Tyler Peterson - December 20, 2013

The Capitol Center for the Arts welcomes contemporary swing revival band Big Bad Voodoo Daddy on Saturday, January 11, 2014 to perform hits from their latest studio album, Rattle Them Bones. Tickets start at $35 and are on sale now at the Capitol Center box office, located at 44 South Main Street, C...


TSS Collective to Remount Fringe Hit TIME STANDS STILL
by Tyler Peterson - January 12, 2015

The TSS Collective has announced the remount of this summer's hit Toronto Fringe show, TIME STANDS STILL by Pulitzer Prize winner Donald Margulies....


VIDEO: Intergalactix Releases 'Tuesday' Music Video
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2014

Hailing from Australia, multi-instrumentalist production duo Intergalactix just released their highly anticipated debut EP, IWSOM (now available for sale on iTunes): a rich & melodic electro-indie record that propels the listener deep into otherworldly dimensions where futuristic-synth-visions reign...


Fox Theatre to Welcome Taylor McFerrin, 7/23
by Tyler Peterson - May 01, 2015

Z2 Entertainment will present Taylor McFerrin with Tnertle & Focal Point at the Fox Theatre on Thursday, July 23rd, 2015. Tickets are on sale May 1st for $11.50 advanced or $15 day of show....


BWW CD Reviews: Brian Gallagher's ALL THAT'S AHEAD is Smartly Captivating and Emotional
by David Clarke - March 14, 2015

Broadway veteran Brian Gallagher is a bona fide singer/songwriter. His debut album ALL THAT'S AHEAD, featuring a healthy handful of appearances from his wife Megan Hilty, is informed by the emotional sincerity and unembellished structure of the blues tradition and the genuine strength of singer/song...


Matmos Releases New Album ULTIMATE CARE II Today
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2016

Since their formation 20 years ago, driven by their abiding belief in the musical potential of sound, the duo Matmos (Drew Daniel and M.C. Schmidt) have created a wide range of imaginative recordings and live performances. In addition to releasing a string of acclaimed electronic music albums, they ...


First Listen - Odd Us' New Single, 'Home'
by Conor Sheeran - August 30, 2013

Odd Us released his debut album The Tree and the River on August 20th, 2013. Produced by Tony Berg (Jesca Hoop, Ozomatli, Phantom Planet), the release is available digitally as well as physically alongside a limited edition Illustrated Book....


BWW CD Review: CYNTHIA ERIVO AND OLIVER TOMPSETT SING SCOTT ALAN is Spellbinding
by David Clarke - April 25, 2016

Scott Alan has been giving music theater performers vividly emotionally and stirring songs to perform ever since 2007. Cynthia Erivo captured the hearts of many as Celie in THE COLOR PURPLE. Oliver Tompsett is best known for playing Fieryo in the West End production of WICKED. The three artists join...


Wordsmith LIVE Comes to New York Tonight
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2014

For the past few years New York has invited musicians from all over to play different venues, parks, malls, bridges and street corners for the Make Music New York Festival. What makes this Festival unique is their is no entrance fee as all the muscians are playing in areas where everyday bystanders ...


DJ Armin van Buuren to Release New Single 'Another You' ft Mr. Probz, 5/8
by Caryn Robbins - March 30, 2015

Armin van Buuren, one of the world's biggest DJs and a GRAMMY nominated electronic dance music (EDM) producers, releases his latest single, “Another You” (Armada Music) featuring Mr. Probz, on May 8th, 2015....


Cozy Mystery Series Announced in Audio Format
by Christina Mancuso - June 04, 2015

When reading a book, you picture the characters interacting with one another, but an audio brings everything to life as you listen to the dynamics of the narrator. You hear the anxiety, suspense, comedy, and romance in the person's voice as you sit and relax in an easy chair or if you're driving dow...


Principal Trumpet for A2SO, Bill Campbell, Answers Questions About Preparing for Mahler 5 Solo
by Matt Smith - April 11, 2015

Q: What was it like to hear Mahler for the first time? How did the distinctive trumpet solo strike you? A: Mahler, perhaps more than any other composer, excites my imagination. When I listen to his compositions I feel a visceral connection with the music. There's so much emotion there for the li...


Olivia Newton-John & More Create New Album 'LIV ON' to Comfort Those Experiencing Loss
by Caryn Robbins - March 28, 2016

International superstar and multiple Grammy Award-winner Olivia Newton-John, Grammy nominee Beth Nielsen Chapman and SOCAN Award-winner Amy Sky are lending their vocal and songwriting talents to create “LIV ON'....


Alternative/ Pop Duo Bad Lands Release 7-Song EP 'Love Heroes' Today
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2014

Alternative/Pop duo BAD LANDS are set to release a new 7-song EP LOVE HEROES, an intoxicating pop noir love story today, October 7....


BWW CD Review: Well-Strung's POPSSICAL is Vibrantly Bodacious
by David Clarke - October 07, 2015

The boys of Well-Strung are back with their thrilling sophomore album, POPssical. With a track listing inspired by their acclaimed cabaret show by the same title, this follow-up to their self-titled debut album avoids the treacherous waters of the dreaded sophomore slump and gifts fans and newcomers...


Armin van Buuren 'Another You' feat. Mr. Probz Out Now
by Caryn Robbins - May 11, 2015

"Another You," the newest single from Armin van Buuren, one of the world's biggest DJs and a GRAMMY nominated electronic dance music (EDM) producer, was released on May 8th and is out now....


BWW Reviews: David Lanz & Kristin Amarie's Gorgeous FOREVER CHRISTMAS
by Chris Gibson - December 08, 2014

As I sit here writing this review I have David Lanz and Kristin Amarie's latest release, FOREVER CHRISTMAS, playing in the background. Any regular reader of my music reviews knows that I have a genuine soft spot in my heart for David's elegant and brilliantly inventive work on piano. He's simply one...


BWW CD Review: Well-Strung's POPSSICAL is Vibrantly Bodacious
by David Clarke - October 07, 2015

The boys of Well-Strung are back with their thrilling sophomore album, POPssical. With a track listing inspired by their acclaimed cabaret show by the same title, this follow-up to their self-titled debut album avoids the treacherous waters of the dreaded sophomore slump and gifts fans and newcomers...






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