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Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass To Perform Live At The Tobin Center
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2025

Legendary trumpeter, composer, and A&M Records co-founder Herb Alpert is bringing his iconic sound back to the stage for an evening with his brand-new Tijuana Brass at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts.

John P. Kee To Be Honored at the 2025 BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 26, 2025

World-renowned Gospel music pioneer and pastor John P. Kee will be honored as a Trailblazer of Gospel in recognition of his award-winning career spanning over 40 years.

First-Ever Episode of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE to Air on NBC
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 7, 2025

NBC is celebrating the legacy of “Saturday Night Live” on Feb. 15 with the first-ever “SNL” telecast airing at 11:30 p.m. ET/PT as well as an encore of presentation of the critically acclaimed documentary “Ladies & Gentlemen … 50 Years of SNL Music.'

Sir Woman Shares New Song 'Get Out Of My Mind' From Forthcoming Double Album
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 17, 2025

Sir Woman—the solo project of vocalist and songwriter Kelsey Wilson—shares the new song, “Get Out Of My Mind.” The follows “Making My Way,” both featured on the first half of their forthcoming double LP, If It All Works Out. Listen to it now.

Jody Gerson To Receive GRAMMY Salute To Industry Icons Honor At The 2025 Pre-GRAMMY Gala
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 18, 2024

Accredited for her transformative leadership and impact on the music industry, Chairman and CEO of Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) Jody Gerson will receive the 2025 GRAMMY Salute To Industry Icons® honor.

Kate Baldwin, Liz Callaway & More to Join AN EVENING WITH MALTBY & SHIRE AND FRIENDS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2024

Symphony Space has revealed details of An Evening with Maltby & Shire and Friends. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Tony-Winner Richard Maltby, Jr. To Direct THE STORY GOES ON: THE SONGS OF MALTBY AND SHIRE At Weathervane Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2024

Tony winner Richard Maltby Jr. will direct a new revue for Weathervane's 2024 season, featuring a mix of classic and contemporary musical numbers.

Lost Beatles Documentary LET IT BE To Release on Disney+ in May
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 16, 2024

Disney+ has announced that Let It Be, director Michael Lindsay-Hogg’s original 1970 film about The Beatles, will launch exclusively on Disney+ May 8, 2024. This is the first time the film is available in over 50 years. First released in May 1970 amidst the swirl of The Beatles’ breakup, Let It Be now takes its rightful place in the band’s history.

Review: RINGO STARR AND HIS ALL-STARR BAND at Mershon Auditorium
by Paul Batterson - Oct 12, 2023

What did our critic think of RINGO STARR AND HIS ALL-STARR BAND at Mershon Auditorium?

New Jersey Repertory Company Announces A New Series Featuring Weeks & Peterson Quintet
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2023

New Jersey Repertory Company has announced the Weeks & Peterson Quintet will be performing two sets at NJRep on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at 7:00pm and 8:30pm.

The Royal Arctic Institute Releasing New Mini-Album of Chill Post-Rock Instrumentals
by Michael Major - Jan 4, 2023

The band includes drummer Lyle Hysen (Das Damen, Arthur Lee, The Misguided), guitarists John Leon (Roky Erickson, Summer Wardrobe, Abra Moore) and Lynn Wright (And The Wiremen, Bee And Flower, Shilpa Ray), bassist David Motamed (Das Damen, Two Dollar Guitar, Arthur Lee, Townes Van Zandt), and keyboardist Carl Baggaley (Headbrain, Gramercy Arms). 

Lauren Monroe to Release Special Edition of Acclaimed Album
by Michael Major - Dec 19, 2022

Lauren Monroe will welcome the new year with the release of a special version of her acclaimed album. Messages from Aphrodite (Storyteller Edition) features a track-by-track commentary, offering personal insight into the themes of healing and spirituality woven throughout the record.

Taylor Swift-Signed Guitar Added to Auction for Veterans and First Responders
by Michael Major - Dec 5, 2022

Launched on Veterans Day and running through December 12th, Raven Drum Foundation’s second annual 12 Drummers Drumming auction brings together a list of rock’s most influential and legendary figures to raise vital funds for people dealing with PTSD, trauma, and suicidal ideation.

Ringo Starr Releases New Single 'Don't Pass Me By'
by Michael Major - Nov 22, 2022

Ringo releases Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band Live at the Greek 2019 (Roccabella via BFD/The Orchard) available digitally everywhere and featuring “Don’t Pass Me By,” as performed by Ringo and His All Starr Band. A great gift for fans who weren’t able to catch Ringo and His All Starr band while they toured.

CONCERT FOR GEORGE Comes to the Big Screen at Park Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2022

The Park Theatre will present a special one-night-only screening of 'Concert for George', on Tuesday, November 29, in selected cinemas worldwide, coinciding with the 20th anniversary of the momentous 2002 concert.

The Weeklings To Perform At Bell Works, August 7
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 29, 2022

The Axelrod Performing Arts Center presents The Weeklings, America's most unique tribute to the music and inspiration of The Beatles, in a performance on the outdoor deck at Bell Works in Holmdel on Sunday, August 7 at 7 p.m.  

Flushing Town Hall's Mini-Global Mashup Series to Continue in July with GOSPEL MEETS C�"TE D’IVOIRE Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 8, 2022

Flushing Town Hall’s popular series, Mini-Global Mashups, will present another installment this summer on Sunday, July 24 at 1 PM EST with its Gospel Meets Côte d’Ivoire concert. 

Chicago Soul/Blues Belter Derrick Procell Dials Up His 'Hello Mojo!' On Debut New Album
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 21, 2022

Catfood Records announces an August 1 release date for Hello Mojo!, the label debut from Chicago-based soul/blues belter Derrick Procell. 

YES Drummer Alan White Passes Away at 72
by Michael Major - May 26, 2022

Alan had been looking forward to the forthcoming UK Tour, to celebrating his 50th Anniversary with YES and their iconic Close To The Edge album, where Alan’s journey with YES began in July 1972. He recently celebrated the 40th Anniversary of his marriage to his loving wife Gigi. Alan passed away peacefully at home.

The SULLY BAND Debuts at #3 on Billboard's Blues Chart
by Michael Major - Mar 22, 2022

The album was curated and produced by multiple GRAMMY-Award winner Chris Goldsmith. With it, Robert “Sully” Sullivan and his bluesy, nine-piece beast of a band take us on a journey through the ups, downs, and all-arounds of love by way of 10 classic ‘60s and ‘70s soul, blues, and R&B tunes.