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LA Phil Reveals Additional Details Of The Hollywood Bowl 2024 Summer Season

The Los Angeles Philharmonic has announced new updates about the Hollywood Bowl 2024 season. The schedule at the world-renowned amphitheater in the Hollywood Hills features concerts under the stars with the LA Phil and Music & Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel and celebrated artists spanning pop, rock, hip-hop, jazz, Broadway, opera and the music of film. 

VIDEO: Rufus Wainwright Shares 'Over the Rainbow' From 'Rufus Does Judy at Capitol Studios'

Rufus Does Judy at Capitol Studios – an all-new performance of his groundbreaking tribute to Judy Garland, Rufus Does Judy at Carnegie Hall, recorded last year at Los Angeles’ famed Capitol Studios celebrates the legendary Garland’s 100th birthday. Watch the visualizer for the new single now! Plus, check out upcoming tour dates now.

Laura Benanti, Mx Justin Vivian Bond & More to Join Rufus Wainwright for City Winery Shows

Today, Wainwright and his band announced that the performances will feature special guests including Laura Benanti (June 5), Mx Justin Vivian Bond (June 8), and Molly Ringwald (June 10), with more to be announced in the coming weeks.

Rufus Wainwright Announces 'Rufus Does Judy At Capitol Studios'

Rufus Wainwright has announced the release of Rufus Does Judy at Capitol Studios, an all-new performance of his tribute to Judy Garland, Rufus Does Judy at Carnegie Hall, recorded last year at Los Angeles’ famed Capitol Studios. Watch the music video for 'The Man That Got Away' now. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

Andrew Bird Returns With New Single 'Atomized'

Fifth wave emo rock band Tiny Stills is excited to share their brand new single and music video, “Bleeding Out.” Produced by Mike Pepe (Taking Back Sunday, As It Is, Sydney Sprague), this anthemic and hooky emo pop/punk track is about reclaiming power after a toxic relationship.

Rufus Wainwright Brings To 'Unfollow The Rules Tour' To Massey Hall In May

On the heals of a successful UK band tour, Rufus Wainwright announces a new Massey Hall date, May 16, 2022 as part of his North American tour.

Acclaimed Documentary STORM LAKE to Have Nationwide Theatrical Tour

The acclaimed documentary Storm Lake, based on family's fight for community and their local newspaper, and journalism's future, will begin its theatrical tour starting on September 16 in Storm Lake, Iowa, where the story takes place.

José James Announces 'No Beginning No End 2' LP

Back with his beguiling mix of jazz, R&B, pop and soul, singer-songwriter and producer José James today announces a brand new future soul album, No Beginning No End 2. Coming out March 6 on his own label Rainbow Blonde Records, he's just shared smooth first single “I Need Your Love,” featuring GRAMMY nominees Ledisi & Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah. Also featuring Laura Mvula, Aloe Blacc, Lizz Wright, Erik Truffaz, Hindi Zahra, Taali and more, this new album is a sequel to James' revered No Beginning No End. He'll be celebrating the release with a freshly announced international tour, including stops in Los Angeles, New York, Washington, DC and his hometown of Minneapolis, MN.

Andrew Bird Confirms Role in FX's FARGO

Internationally acclaimed multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Andrew Bird is confirming today his new role as "Thurman Smutney" in FX's critically-acclaimed, Emmy® Award-winning limited series Fargo. The character, written specifically for Bird, will appear in the show's highly anticipated fourth installment starring Chris Rock. Fargo is produced by MGM Television and FX Productions.

Andrew Bird's New Album MY FINEST WORK YET Out Today, Premieres MANIFEST Video and Tour Dates

Internationally acclaimed multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Andrew Bird's new album My Finest Work Yet is out today on Loma Vista Recordings-listen/purchase here.

Andrew Bird Unveils Special Guests T Bone Burnett and Yola For SXSW Live From The Great Room

Andrew Bird unveils special guests multiple Grammy and Oscar winner T Bone Burnettand rising British country-soul singer Yola for the SXSW installment of his Live From The Great Room series set to take place March 14 at The Line Hotel—watch past episodeshere. The event will mark the first time the series is performed outside of Los Angeles and in front of a live audience, and will be live streamed on Bird's Facebook here.

Andrew Bird Debuts New Song MANIFEST

Andrew Bird unveils his new song “Manifest” today—listen/watch Bird and his band here.

Saxaphone Virtuoso Matt Parker Debuts New Trio on CD 'Present Time,' Out Today

Tenor and soprano saxophone virtuoso and visionary composer Matt Parker made a vivid impression with his 2013 debut recording, 'Worlds Put Together.' “Restlessly inventive” (Down Beat), Parker is “a fully formed artist with his own unique voice [who] sounds comfortable promenading down multiple paths” (All About Jazz).

Saxaphone Virtuoso Matt Parker Debuts New Trio on CD 'Present Time,' Out 2/12

Tenor and soprano saxophone virtuoso and visionary composer Matt Parker made a vivid impression with his 2013 debut recording, 'Worlds Put Together.' "Restlessly inventive" (Down Beat), Parker is "a fully formed artist with his own unique voice [who] sounds comfortable promenading down multiple paths" (All About Jazz).

National Sawdust Kicks Off Winter 2016 Season at New Home in Williamsburg

Composer Paola Prestini, the Creative and Executive Director of the National Sawdust (NS), announces the initial programming for the non-profit's winter 2016 season in its acclaimed new home -- a $16 million, 13,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art chamber hall in the heart of Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

National Sawdust Announces Winter 2016 Season at New Home in Williamsburg

Composer Paola Prestini, the Creative and Executive Director of the National Sawdust (NS), announces the initial programming for the non-profit's winter 2016 season in its acclaimed new home -- a $16 million, 13,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art chamber hall in the heart of Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

BWW Reviews: Anika Larsen Charms at Birdland

Celebrating the release of SING YOU TO SLEEP, Anika Larsen made her solo concert debut at Birdland on Monday, March 23. Joined by her BEAUTIFUL castmates Jessie Mueller and Jarrod Spector and her XANADU castmate Kenita Miller, Larsen's set featured songs from her album and thematically appropriate solos that featured her guests' talents too. Thus, the evening was the perfect night cap to an otherwise manic Monday.

Drummer/Composer Reggie Quinerly's New CD INVICTUS Out Today

For his second CD, 'Invictus,' which will be released by the drummer's Redefinition Music label today, March 17, Quinerly takes inspiration—and the CD's title—from the 1875 poem by William Ernest Henley

Drummer/Composer Reggie Quinerly's New CD 'Invictus' to Be Released 3/17

For his second CD, 'Invictus,' which will be released by the drummer's Redefinition Music label on March 17, Quinerly takes inspiration—and the CD's title—from the 1875 poem by William Ernest Henley

Andrew Bird Stops at Summerstage and More During Summer Tour

Bird will embark on a North American tour this summer with his band Hands of Glory (Tift Merritt, Alan Hampton (bass), Eric Heywood (pedal steel) Kevin O'Donnell (drums)) including dates at Summerstage, Tellurideand Bonnaroo. The tour begins June 6th with a special live appearance on Studio 360 at the Brooklyn Academy of Music and two intimate shows at Rough Trade NYC on June 7. Things Are Really Great Here, Sort Of… is available for pre-order here.