Crystal Bowersox

Review: ALICIA WITT The Coolest Of Cool at Joe's Pub

One of today's best and most poetic singer-songwriters played one of her rare New York appearances and it was a cool night of groovy storytelling.

City Winery Hosts Two Month-Long Fundraiser Celebrating Black History Month and Women's History Month 2023

This February and March, City Winery will host its inaugural two month-long initiatives, respectively titled, “Still I Rise” in celebration of Black History Month and “Fierce Light” honoring women and gender justice at its clubs across the country including Boston.

Blues Traveler Release New Album 'Traveler's Blues' Today

On July 30th, Blues Traveler will release Traveler's Blues a collection of re-imagined and re-charged classics from The American Blues Songbook (on Round Hill Records) and featuring special guests Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Warren Haynes and Keb' Mo' as well as Rita Wilson and John Scofield who join the band on their cover of the Gnarls Barkley hit “Crazy.” 

Three Concerts Added To Elm Street's Outdoor Concert Series

Elm Street Cultural Arts Village's Lantern Series was designed to bring community together and create conversation around different cultures as well as styles of music.

Elm Street Announces Lineup for 2020/21 Lantern Series

Country legends David Nail and Little Texas headline Elm Street Cultural Arts Village's third outdoor concert season, The Lantern Series, as part of their 2020/2021 Season of Character.

American Idol Finalist Crystal Bowersox To Perform At Club Helsinki Hudson

Folk-country pop singer-songwriter Crystal Bowersox, an American Idol finalist who was the first contestant in the program's history to have one of her original songs played on the show, returns to Club Helsinki Hudson on Thursday, July 16, at 8pm.

City Winery New York Announces First Performances At Their New Flagship Venue

City Winery New York has announced the initial lineup of shows at their new flagship location on West 15th Street in Hudson River Park. The highly-anticipated re-opening of Michael Dorf's iconic music venue will include headliners Sinead O'Connor, The Mountain Goats, and KEB' MO', with dozens of additional artists to be announced in the coming weeks. 

Kelly Hoppenjans Announces Brandy Zdan-Produced Debut LP

Nashville singer-songwriter Kelly Hoppenjans has announced her debut LP, OK, I Feel Better Now, set to release October 18, 2019. Produced by Brandy Zdan, the 10-song set combines the spirit of riot grrrl tinged with folky introspection while asserting a need to break the cycle of society's gendered expectations. Today, Hoppenjans shared a music video for the album's lead single “Growing My Hair,” which can be viewed below. Of the track, she offers, 'The inspiration for this song is partly face value--I really do grow my hair and cut it all off every couple of years. But I've noticed differences in how the world relates to me when my hair is different lengths and colors and the expectations society has for the way a woman's hair/body/makeup/etc should look.' 

City Winery Chicago Announces Musiq Soulchild, Bobby McFerrin and More

City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces neo-soul/R&B innovator Musiq Soulchild, jazz vocalist Bobby McFerrin (“Don't Worry, Be Happy”) and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Thursday, October 4 at noon.All tickets will be available at citywinery.com/chicago.

Katharine McPhee and More to Perform at City Winery Chicago

City Winery Chicago has announced that Katharine McPhee will perform on Monday, November 5th. City Winery also announced many other shows, including its annual 10,000 Maniacs Valentine's run. The following shows go on sale to the public on Thursday, September 27 at noon. All tickets will be available at citywinery.com/chicago.

City Winery Chicago Announces Special Holiday Show with AMERICAN IDOL Winner Kris Allen

City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces a special holiday show with “American Idol” winner Kris Allen and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Thursday, September 20 at noon. All tickets will be available at citywinery.com/chicago.

City Winery Chicago Announces Randy Bachman, Shemekia Copeland and More

City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces Canadian rocker Randy Bachman ('You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet”), a live recording of the hilarious Girls Gotta Eat podcast and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Thursday, September 13 at noon. All tickets will be available at citywinery.com/chicago.

Roscoe & Etta Self-Titled Debut Out September 7 + Premieres First Single BROKEN HEADLIGHTS

Named for their cranky old guitars, Los Angeles-based duo Roscoe & Etta – singer/songwriters Maia Sharp and Anna Schulze – will release their self-titled debut September 7. BuzzBands.LA premiered the first single, “Broken Headlights,” and notes “…their voices feel right as rain—the kind that 'clears the air over Los Angeles,' as Sharp [and Schulze] sing.”

Amas Musical Theatre Lab To Present Staged Readings Of PLAY IT BY HEART with Crystal Bowersox, Carmen Cusack, Linda Hart

Amas Musical Theatre(Donna Trinkoff, Artistic Producer) and The Amas Musical Theatre Lab will present further staged readings of Play It by Heart, a new musical, with music by David Spangler, Jerry Taylorand Marty Dodson, lyrics byDavid Spangler, Jerry Taylor,R.T. Robinson, and Marty Dodson, and book byWilly Holtzman. Directed by Daniel Goldsteinwith music direction by Andrew Wilder, the readings (by invitation only) will be held on Thursday, May 17 at 1pm and 5pm at Opry City Stage (48th/49th& Broadway).

Lucy Angel Gear Up for Melissa Etheridge Cruise with Special Edition of Jammie Jam

Family trio Lucy Angel is set to takeover the Melissa Etheridge Cruise facebook page for a special edition of their bi-weekly facebook live series, 'Jammie Jam.' Hit international songwriter and artist Sonia Leigh will be joining the popular live series TONIGHT at 8pm CT. The 2nd annual Melissa Etheridge Cruise will set sail March 12-17th with star-studded lineup including Melissa Etheridge, Sarah Mclachlan, Sonia Leigh, Crystal Bowersox, Priscilla Renea, Lucy Angel, Shelley Fairchild and more. 

AMERICAN IDOL Runner-Up Crystal Bowersox Joins Amas Musical Theatre's PLAY IT BY HEART Readings

Crystal Bowersox, the American Idol season nine (2010) runner-up has been announced to join the cast of the Amas Musical Theatre and The Amas Musical Theatre Lab staged readings of Play It by Heart, a new musical, with music by David Spangler, Jerry Taylor and Marty Dodson, lyrics by David Spangler, Jerry Taylor, R.T. Robinson, and Marty Dodson, and book by Willy Holtzman.

Norman Connors & More Coming Up This Spring at City Winery Chicago

City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces jazz artist Norman Connors & The Starship Orchestra, folk artist Chris Smither, the return of Chicago-based cellist Ian Maksin and more.

Tower of Power, Sandra Bernhard, Capitol Steps & More On-Sale at City Winery Chicago

City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces horn-based soul band Tower of Power, the return of actress and comedian Sandra Bernhard for two performances, New Orleans-based The Dirty Dozen Brass Band on their 40th anniversary tour and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Thursday, March 30 at noon at citywinery.com/chicago.

Rachelle Ferrell, Mac McAnally, Garland Jeffreys and More On-Sale at City Winery Chicago

City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces back-to-back shows with Rachelle Ferrell, 6-time CMA Musician of The Year award-winner Mac McAnally returns to City Winery, NY Blues Hall of Famer Garland Jeffreys and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Thursday, March 23 at noon at citywinery.com/chicago.

Rufus Wainwright, Arsenio Hall and More Coming Up This April at City Winery Chicago

The following acts are performing at City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, throughout the month of April.