Van Duren & Good Question Announce 'Cartwheeling: Live In Memphis'
by Michael Major - Oct 23, 2023
From his early days playing with Big Star’s Chris Bell and Jody Stephens, his discovery by Andrew Loog Oldham (The Rolling Stones), to a storied solo career—which inspired the acclaimed documentary Waiting: The Van Duren Story—Van Duren has earned his spot as a Memphis music legend.
SNL Vocalist Christine Ohlman & Rebel Montez To Appear At The Emelin, April 22
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2023
Rock n' soul will rule the night on Saturday, April 22 at 8:00 pm as Christine Ohlman, the flashy, gritty platinum-blonde 'Beehive Queen,' who is the longtime vocalist with NBC's Saturday Night Live Band, brings Christine Ohlman & Rebel Montez to The Emelin Theatre in Mamaroneck for “THE QUEEN MEETS THE KINGS,” teaming with legendary Billy Joel drummer Liberty Devitto & The Slim Kings in a night of roots-driven, soulful rock n' roll that will spotlight songs from their recordings, including Ohlman's latest,
PP Arnold Announces November/December Australian Tour
by Tori Hartshorn - Oct 15, 2018
The '60s Soul/Swinging London icon returns in November & December for more shows with her band featuring Tim Rogers, Andy Kent and Russell Hopkinson of You Am I, Talei & Eliza Wolfgramm and James Black; as well as select shows with the Rockwiz Orchestra.
BWW Interview: From Metamorphosis to a GROUNDLINGS' ROAD TRIP, Larry Treadwell's Ever Making Music to Rock the House
by Gil Kaan - Jul 5, 2018
Attending The Groundlings shows on a Friday or Saturday night, you will sure to hear one of the most rocking bands in Los Angeles or anywhere smoking music is appreciated. The Groundlings Band consists of Larry Treadwell on guitar, Greg Kanaga on drums and musical director Matthew Loren Cohen on keyboards. I managed to lightly twist the arm of Larry to chat with me before rehearsing the next Friday/Saturday show GROUNDLINGS ROAD TRIP PARTY.
Ronnie Spector Signs With 429 Records; New Album 'ENGLISH HEART' Available 4/8
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 17, 2016
With hits like 'Be My Baby,' 'Baby I Love You' and 'Walking in the Rain,' Ronnie Spector ruled the pop charts worldwide as lead singer of the archetypal 1960s girl group, the Ronettes. Now the iconic vocalist and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee has signed with 429 Records and is set to release ENGLISH HEART her first album of new material since 2006 on April 8, 2016. The Wall Street Journal premiered the first single 'I'd Much Rather Be With the Girls' today. Check it out here: http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2016/02/17/ronnie-spector-keith-richards-id-much-rather-be-with-the-girls/
HBO Airs 2014 ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY Tonight
by TV News Desk - May 31, 2014
2014 ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY, debuting tonight, May 31, brings an all-star music night to HBO. Inductees Are Nirvana, The E Street Band, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Peter Gabriel, Linda Ronstadt, Cat Stevens, KISS, Brian Epstein And Andrew Loog Oldham
John Oates, Neil Innes Join Line-Up of CBS's 50 YEARS: THE BEATLES
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 29, 2014
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee John Oates and comedic musician Neil Innes of "Monty Python" and The Rutles have joined the lineup of music and pop culture experts to appear at the first installment of CBS News Live Experiences, 50 YEARS: THE BEATLES
MOTOWN THE MUSICAL to Sponsor CBS NEWS' 50 YEARS: THE BEATLES, 2/9
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 27, 2014
Fifty years after Motown revolutionized the music industry with its 'Sound of Young America' and countless 1964 Billboard hits by Mary Wells, The Supremes and others, the smash Broadway hit MOTOWN THE MUSICAL is proud to sponsor CBS News Live Experiences launch of 50 YEARS: THE BEATLES, a live, interactive multimedia event marking the 50th anniversary of the band's first American television appearance on CBS's 'The Ed Sullivan Show.'
Photo Coverage: THE RASCALS Red Carpet Toronto Opening
by Kelly Cameron - Aug 17, 2013
On Tuesday night, the red carpet was rolled out at Toronto's Royal Alexandra Theatre as Mirvish Productions presented the opening of The Rascals: Once Upon a Dream. The show is produced and directed by Steven Van Zandt and features all four original band members. The show sold out on Broadway, and is being dubbed as a mix between a dance party and a jukebox musical in the style of 'Jersey Boys'.
Steven Van Zandt and his wife Maureen were on hand for the Toronto opening, as were many other stars from Toronto's theatre and music scenes. BWW is thrilled to bring readers photos from the red carpet and the opening night after party.