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Review: A TOAST TO STEVE & EYDIE at Zankel Hall Is a Triumph of a Toast

Steve & Eydie were dynamite, separately and together. A TOAST TO STEVE & EYDIE on March 18th was a superb salute to these singers, and a hell of a good show, thanks to performers David Lawrence (their son), Debbie Gravitte, and a giant orchestra.
Lainie Kazan's Four Classic 60s Albums Available for the First Time in Almost 60 Years

Available for the first time in the nearly 60 years since they were introduced, the four 1960s vocal albums from Lainie Kazan are now streaming on all digital platforms.
Music Theatre of Connecticut To Present HOLIDAY ON BROADWAY

Music Theatre of Connecticut MainStage, Fairfield County's professional award-winning theatre company continues their 36th MainStage Season with a cabaret series entitled, Holiday on Broadway.
See Grammy Award-Winning Rapper And Songwriter Common, Double G's Stardust Symphony & More at The Starlight Bowl

JABM X KCRW will present Grammy Award-winning rapper and songwriter Common and Double G's Stardust Symphony plus special guests Lettuce at the Starlight Bowl in Burbank, CA on July 9, 2022.
State Theatre New Jersey Presents Paula Anka In ANKA SINGS SINATRA

The newly renovated State Theatre New Jersey presents Paul Anka in Anka Sings Sinatra: His Songs, My Songs, My Way on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at 8pm.
MUSE/IQUE And Special Guest Nikka Costa Explore LAUREL CANYON

MUSE/IQUE continues its adventurous yearlong concert series, L.A. Composed: A Festival of Los Angeles Music, with “Laurel Canyon,” a musical journey into one of rock-n-roll’s most mythical neighborhoods, home to artists such as The Byrds, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Carole King, Joni Mitchell and James Taylor, all of whom shaped a generation with their timeless music.
Paul Anka to Bring ANKA SINGS SINATRA: HIS SONGS, MY SONGS, MY WAY to MPAC

Paul Anka will return to Mayo Performing Arts Center to perform music from the Sinatra catalog and more on Tuesday, October 26 at 7:30 pm. Tickets for Anka Sings Sinatra: His Songs, My Songs, My Way are Sunday, October 24 at 7 pm.
Barbra Streisand Will Sing Music By Carole King, Randy Newman & More on RELEASE ME 2

Columbia Records and Legacy Recordings, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, will release Release Me 2, a new collection of ten previously unreleased studio performances from the legendary Barbra Streisand, available Friday, August 6, 2021. 
Actor and Singer Trini Lopez Passes Away at Age 83 from COVID-19

The RRazz Room, San Francisco's premier nightclub, will present the legendary Latin pop star 'Mr. La Bamba' TRINI LOPEZ from tonight, June 26 to July 1. Making his debut at the club, Mr. Lopez will perform his classic hits such as 'La Bamba,' 'If I Had A Hammer,' 'Lemon Tree,' and 'America,' in addition to a series of classic pop standards by Rodgers & Hart, Irving Berlin and Johnny Mercer from his new CD 'Into The Future.'
Classical Piano Album ELEGY IN VIOLET Released By Centaur Records

Today, Mikiko Miyakawa, the New York-based composer/pianist, originally from Japan, announced that her classical piano album 'Elegy In Violet' was released Sept. 20 by Centaur Records. Mikiko is a former new wave keyboardist and manager to Eiko Shuri.
ANKA SINGS SINATRA! Paul Anka Returns To McCallum To Celebrate Sinatra

The McCallum Theatre presents Paul Anka and "Anka Sings Sinatra" for two performances. The Thursday, January 31, performance at 8:00pm is presented through the generosity of Paul and Carol Hill. The Friday, February 1, performance at 8:00pm is presented through the generosity of Henry and Carol Levy and Ron and Aviva Snow. A note from Paul: "The Anka Sings Sinatra tour will honor a great artist who has influenced me more than anyone else throughout my career, Frank Sinatra. It will also feature the hits that have spanned my career on this 60th anniversary year. It will be a night filled with his songs, my songs, my way!"
August Shows Announced At City Winery Chicago

The following acts are performing at City Winery Chicago (1200 W. Randolph St) throughout the month.
Lera Lynn, Matt Andersen And More Come to City Winery

City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces actress-singer Lera Lynn, Nikka Costa ('(Out Here) On My Own' from the movie Fame), and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Thursday, June 21 at noon. All tickets will be available at citywinery.com/chicago.
The Incredible PAUL ANKA Does The McCallum Theatre His Way In Two Unforgettable Performances

Paul Anka returns to the McCallum Theatre for two performances on Friday, January 12, at 8:00pm, and Saturday, January 13, at 8:00pm. One of the most successful singers/songwriters in music history, with over 900 songs to his credit, Paul Anka has the distinction of having songs in the Top Forty in four different decades. His instantly recognizable hits include Diana, Put Your Head on My Shoulder, My Way and The Tonight Show theme.
Turn Up The Joy This Holiday Season With UMe's Christmas Releases, Spotify Playlist & More

From a cornucopia of timeless Christmas albums on a variety of formats to soundtrack your gatherings or as the perfect present to a dynamic Spotify playlist and even a helpful interactive gift guide to help you
Seal & Frank Sinatra Duet on Christmas Single 'Santa Claus Is Coming To Town'

Today, British soul legend Seal has released a duet with one of history's most iconic artists, Frank Sinatra, via UMe. Performing the Christmas classic, 'Santa Claus Is Coming To Town,' Seal and Sinatra sing side by side, in perfect harmony, creating a unique, one-off single, just in time for the holidays.
Frank Sinatra's Merry Best Gathered For 'Ultimate Christmas,' To Be Released Today

As the holidays draw nearer, Frank Sinatra Enterprises and Capitol/UMe are pleased to announce an essential new Frank Sinatra collection, designed to make the season bright.
Frank Sinatra's Merry Best Gathered For 'Ultimate Christmas,' To Be Released 10/6

As the holidays draw nearer, Frank Sinatra Enterprises and Capitol/UMe are pleased to announce an essential new Frank Sinatra collection, designed to make the season bright.
Marilyn Maye to Return to The Art House in Provincetown Next Month

Dubbed "The greatest white female singer in the world" by none other than Ella Fitzgerald, star vocalist Marilyn Maye took Provincetown audiences by storm in her highly anticipated debut at The Art House six summers ago, and again each year since. This celebrated living legend returns to the Broadway @ The Art House series by popular demand again this summer from August 4 - 7 at 7:00 PM.
Marilyn Maye to Return to The Art House in Provincetown Next Month

Dubbed "The greatest white female singer in the world" by none other than Ella Fitzgerald, star vocalist Marilyn Maye took Provincetown audiences by storm in her highly anticipated debut at The Art House six summers ago, and again each year since. This celebrated living legend returns to the Broadway @ The Art House series by popular demand again this summer from August 4 - 7 at 7:00 PM.

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