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BWW REVIEW: BEATLEMANIA ON TOUR Revives The Music Of The Famous British Band With Colour, Light, Archive Footage And An Uncanny Likeness Of Sound
by Jade Kops - Oct 24, 2017

All Australian tribute band BEATLEMANIA ON TOUR delighted Sydney fans of the British Rock Pop icons in a two hour concert covering the band's significant moments.

November Concerts Announced at City Winery Chicago
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 24, 2017

November programming has been announced at City Winery Chicago. Highlights of the month include multi-night runs from Jazz vocalist (and Chicago transplant) Lizz Wright (Nov. 1-2), Herb Alpert of Tijuana Brass with his wife, Grammy-winning singer Lani Hall, (Nov. 6-7), and four shows over two days with saxophonist Kurt Elling (Nov. 25-26) plus a benefit for Merit School of Music with Nico Segal (previously known as Donnie Trumpet from the Chance the Rapper-affiliated band, The Social Experiment) and The JuJu Exchange (Nov. 28) and much more.

Stephanie Miller's SEXY LIBERAL RESISTANCE TOUR to Stop at Athenaeum Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Oct 14, 2017

Ridicule, satire and comedy have always been one of the most important elements of political protest, and as a result, Stephanie Miller's Sexy Liberal Resistance Tour makes a stop in Chicago at the Athenaeum Theatre, 2136 N. Southport Ave., Today, Oct. 14 at 8 p.m. 

Orlando Philharmonic to Kick Off Pops Series with 'CLASSICAL MYSTERY TOUR' Beatles Tribute
by BWW News Desk - Oct 14, 2017

The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra kicks off its Pops Series with James Owens presents Classical Mystery Tour: A Tribute to the Beatles, Today, October 14 with two concerts at 2 & 8 p.m. at Bob Carr Theater, located at 401 W. Livingston St.

Stephanie Miller Brings Sexy Liberal Resistance Tour to Herbst Theater
by BWW News Desk - Oct 13, 2017

Stephanie Miller's Sexy Liberal Resistance Tour promises a rainbow blend of an America that is great now! Ridicule, satire and comedy rule as one of the most important elements of political protest.

Anoushka Shankar to Tour New 'Land of Gold' Album Across Australia Next March
by BWW News Desk - Oct 12, 2017

Next March the 'queen of the sitar' Anoushka Shankar will perform her spellbinding Land of Gold album and show live on stage at WOMADelaide ( 9-12 March, Adelaide's Botanic Park) at the Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House (Sunday, March 11) and then on to Hamer Hall, Arts Centre (Tuesday, March 13).

Orlando Philharmonic to Kick Off Pops Series with 'CLASSICAL MYSTERY TOUR' Beatles Tribute
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2017

The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra kicks off its Pops Series with James Owens presents Classical Mystery Tour: A Tribute to the Beatles, Saturday, October 14 with two concerts at 2 & 8 p.m. at Bob Carr Theater, located at 401 W. Livingston St.

BWW Review: RAIN: 50 YEARS OF SGT. PEPPERS, London Palladium
by Debbie Gilpin - Oct 7, 2017

Fifty years ago, The Beatles changed the face of pop music when they released the iconic Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album. Billed by many as the first concept album, it marked a shift in focus to the recording studio from the live performance arena, as the frustrated band simply wanted their music to be heard. This, of course, meant that they would never perform these songs live - something that Rain have decided to put right.

BEATLEMANIA on Tour Set to Sweep Australia
by BWW News Desk - Oct 4, 2017

The international hit tribute show, Beatlemania on Tour, will see audiences relive the heyday of one of the world's favourite pop acts when it rolls out across Australia from 27th September to 28th October 2017.

Santino Fontana, Ron Carter Quartet and More Coming Up This Fall at Birdland
by BWW News Desk - Sep 29, 2017

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its lineup for October 9-October 15, featuring Santino Fontana, Ron Carter Quartet, Rolando Morales-Matos Tribute Concert for Dave Samuels, Miss Coco Peru and more. Scroll down for details!

George Harrison's Sitar Used for the Beatles' Recording of 'Norwegian Wood' Sells for Over $60K
by BWW News Desk - Sep 29, 2017

George Harrison's personal sitar from 1965, which was the year the Beatles recorded Norwegian Wood sold tonight for $62,500 by Nate D. Sanders Auctions.

Jake Shimabukuro Comes to MPAC This Fall
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2017

Ukulele superstar Jake Shimabukuro comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center on Thursday, October 26 at 8 pm. He is touring in support of his critically acclaimed new album Nashville Sessions, which was called 'an adventurous, dazzling album' by the Associated Press.

New Year's Shows, Holiday Extravaganza and More Coming Up at City Winery Chicago
by BWW News Desk - Sep 27, 2017

City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces New Year's shows with Milwaukee-bred rock band BoDeans ('Closer to Free'), R&B artist Avery*Sunshine, and more.

HBO Debuts Documentary ROLLING STONE: STORIES FROM THE EDGE This November
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 26, 2017

HBO Documentary Films has set a debut date for ROLLING STONE: STORIES FROM THE EDGE, which will air over two nights MONDAY, NOV. 6 and TUESDAY, NOV. 7

Scott Alan, Ron Carter's Great Big Band and More Coming Up This Fall at Birdland
by BWW News Desk - Sep 22, 2017

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its schedule for October 2-October 8, featuring Ron Carter's Great Big Band, Scott Alan, Renee Manning and Earl McIntyre, and more. Scroll down for details!

Zakir Hussain Joins Forces with Dave Holland to Explore Jazz & Indian Music's Intersections at Chan Centre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 22, 2017

The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at the University of British Columbia (UBC) presents Crosscurrents, a collaboration by virtuoso musicians Zakir Hussain and Dave Holland on October 28 at 8pm in the Chan Shun Concert Hall. Hussain, the world's foremost tabla master, joins forces with Holland bandleader, composer, and 2017 NEA Jazz Master bassist alongside a stellar quintet including saxophonist Chris Potter and vocalist Shankar Mahadevan. Together, the ensemble will explore the fascinating artistic intersections between jazz and Indian music, and bridge two genres seemingly worlds apart.

The Stray Cats' LEE ROCKER to Perform at Patchogue Theatre, 10/14
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 21, 2017

Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts (PTPA) is proud to present Long Island's own Lee Rocker of the Stray Cats on Saturday, Oct. 14 at 8 p.m. Lee Rocker and the Stray Cats sold more than 10 million records, garnered an astounding 23 gold and platinum records worldwide, and were music video pioneers of MTV. The Stray Cat's worldwide mega hits Stray Cat Strut, Sexy and Seventeen and Rock this Town have become a part of the fabric of rock and roll. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has included Rock this Town as one of the 500 most important songs in rock.

Scott Alan, Santino Fontana, Lea DeLaria and More Set for Birdland This October
by BWW News Desk - Sep 15, 2017

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its October 2017 lineup, featuring Ron Carter's Great Big Band, Quartet and Golden Striker Trio, Lea DeLaria with Special Guests, Miss Coco Peru, Frank Perowsky Jazz Orchestra, Santino Fontana, Kurt Elling, Rolando Morales-Matos, Veronica Swift, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, and more. Scroll down for details!

Pharoah Sanders and More Coming Up This Month at Birdland
by BWW News Desk - Sep 15, 2017

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its lineup for September 25-October 1, featuring Pharoah Sanders, Marcello Pellitteri in A Benefit for the Veronica Pellitteri, Wayne Tucker and The Bad Motha's, and more. Scroll down for details!

Coltrane Revisited, Jessica Molaskey and More Coming Up This Month at Birdland
by BWW News Desk - Sep 8, 2017

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its lineup for September 18-September 24, featuring Coltrane Revisited with Eric Alexander, Jaleel Shaw, Steve Kuhn, Lonnie Plaxico, and Steve Smith, Gabrielle Stravelli, Jessica Molaskey, and more. Scroll down for details!