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Review: Catherine Russell Is Cheery & Charming at Jazz At Lincoln Center
by Rob Lester - Apr 4, 2024

Singer Catherine Russell's joy is a joy to behold. Get a new appreciation for old songs with pep that swings. She won't let songs from a bygone era be gone. She brings 'em back with a breezy swinging style that proves there's life and juice in the oldies. And she's got a gem of a band backing her up to bring them back to life.

Photos: Jazz legend CATHERINE RUSSELL Brings Her Annual Show Back to Birdland
by Rebecca Kaplan - Feb 16, 2024

The inimitable jazz singer Catherine Russell is back at Birdland February 13th to 17th, with two more shows tonight and tomorrow at 8:30 and 10:30 pm, where she'll be playing Valentine’s Celebration, Love Songs and more, an annual tradition. Photographer Conor Weiss snapped some shots of her Tuesday night performance on February 13, 2024.

Mojo Juju, Queen Nation, and Mike Spadoni to Highlight Station Casinos' April 2023 House Entertainment
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 1, 2023

Station Casinos entertains locals with a number of new weekly acts and shows at several of its properties in addition to its trademark bands that the city has grown to love. Entrance is free unless otherwise noted.

BWW Review: Catherine Russell is Sublime at Birdland Jazz Club
by Chris Struck - Feb 19, 2020

Catherine Russell blends her high-energy personality with jazz well, creating an invigorating atmosphere primed for an intimate moment. Her ballads are passionate, and her tributes to jazz greats brought the aura of their heyday to life.

BWW Review: IN ALONE TOGETHER CATHERINE RUSSELL & BAND REALLY HAVE IT ALL TOGETHER at Birdland Jazz Club
by Rob Lester - Feb 14, 2020

Catherine Russell makes her show like a party with happiness overflowing as she and hr band swing sets early and late thru February 15. Birdland is the place.

First Ladies of Disco, 38 Special, Ohio Players and Diamond Rio Are Coming to The Orleans Showroom in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2020

The Orleans Showroom will bring celebrated entertainers to The Orleans Hotel and Casino in March, including the First Ladies of Disco featuring Martha Wash, Linda Clifford and Norma Jean Wright (formerly of Chic), southern rock band 38 Special, R&B and funk group Ohio Players and Grammy Award-winning country band Diamond Rio. March entertainment will also feature free live entertainment at Bourbon Street Lounge, Prime Rib Loft and Bailiwick All American Pub + Eatery throughout the month.

Cannery Casino Hotel Has Released its February Schedule
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2020

Cannery Casino Hotel will bring an exciting entertainment lineup to The Club in February, including 'Let's Get It On - Tribute to Marvin Gaye,' A Special Valentine with Next Movement, Michael Jackson tribute MJ Déjà Vu, 'Vegas McGraw - Tribute to Tim McGraw' and 'Rockin' the Paradise - Tribute to Styx.' Guests can also enjoy free live entertainment at The Club's Free Show Fridays and Pin-Ups Bar all month long.

Eastside Cannery Entertainment Brings New Year's Eve Celebrations And More In December
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2019

Eastside Cannery Casino Hotel is welcoming 2020 with New Year's Eve celebrations at One Six Sky Lounge and Marilyn's Lounge on Tuesday, December 31. Eastside Cannery's December entertainment will also feature free live music at Marilyn's Lounge and Pin-Ups Lounge, as well as free National Finals Rodeo viewing events at Marilyn's Lounge. 

Gabrielle Stravelli Salutes Willie Nelson at Birdland
by Rebecca Russo - Mar 28, 2019

Singer-songwriter Gabrielle Stravelli celebrates the release of her new album, PICK UP MY PIECES: GABRIELLE STRAVELLI SINGS WILLIE NELSON (self released / April 5, 2019).

Gabrielle Stravelli Celebrates Willie Nelson Tribute CD Release At Birdland
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2019

Singer-songwriter Gabrielle Stravelli celebrates the release of her new album, PICK UP MY PIECES: GABRIELLE STRAVELLI SINGS WILLIE NELSON (self released / April 5, 2019).

“King Of Song” Neil Sedaka And Harmony Rock Group Little River Band Perform At The Orleans Showroom
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 19, 2018

The Orleans Hotel and Casino will bring timeless entertainment to The Orleans Showroom in February, including performances by legendary singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka and harmony rock group Little River Band. February entertainment will also feature free live entertainment at Bourbon Street Lounge and Bailiwick All American Pub + Eatery throughout the month.

Rock Band Heart By Heart and Tina Turner Tribute Singer Cookie Watkins Perform at Cannery's The Club in January
by Rebecca Russo - Dec 8, 2018

Cannery Casino Hotel will welcome 2019 with highly-acclaimed performers at The Club in January, including rock band Heart By Heart and Tina Turner tribute singer Cookie Watkins. January entertainment will also feature free live entertainment at Pin-Ups Bar and Victory's Bar & Grill all month long.

Cortland Repertory Theatre Announces Events and Shows Coming Up This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Sep 6, 2017

Cortland Repertory Theatre Downtown is announcing their upcoming 3rd Annual Fall Season of shows, concerts and events at the new performing arts center located at 24 Port Watson Street in historic downtown Cortland.

Judy Garland Talk & Concert Set for Northeast Harbor Library, 6/29
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 17, 2016

Award-winning music producer, critic and translator Lawrence Schulman will give a talk on Judy Garland, entitled 'Moments of Magic,' at the Northeast Harbor Library (Maine) on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at 5 P.M. Admission is free. The one-and-a-quarter hour talk will examine Judy Garland's life and career, and feature nine audio-video clips, to be followed by a question and answer. Schulman will endeavor to answer the question: 'If I had just one hour to convince you of Judy Garland's place in classic American popular music, what film and television performances would I choose?' The talk will be followed by a mini-concert of songs Garland sang by famed jazz vocalist Diane Linscott and the equally renowned pianist Scott Cleveland.

VIDEO: Watch 'Dark Lord Funk' Parody Music Video!
by Sally Henry Fuller - Mar 29, 2015

KFaceTV recently made a Harry Potter parody version of Bruno Mars' hit pop single, 'Uptown Funk,' entitled, 'Dark Lord Funk.' Check it out below!

Highlights in Jazz Concert Series Kicks Off 43rd Season Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 19, 2015

Jack Kleinsinger's Highlights In Jazz, New York's longest running jazz concert series, kicks off its 43rd season tonight, February 19, 2015 at 8:00 PM at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center at Borough Manhattan Community College, 199 Chambers Street, NY, 10007.

Highlights in Jazz Concert Series Presents 43rd Season
by Sally Henry Fuller - Jan 18, 2015

Jack Kleinsinger's Highlights In Jazz, New York's longest running jazz concert series, kicks off its 43rd season on Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 8:00 PM at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center at Borough Manhattan Community College, 199 Chambers Street, NY, 10007.

Singer Barbara Morrison to Perform at the Roswell Jazz Festival
by BWW News Desk - Oct 9, 2014

?Singer Barbara Morrison will perform with an illustrious group of musicians including piano players Bill Cunliffe, Michael Francis and Dr. Roger Dickerson and trumpeter Ray Vega Friday through Sunday at the Roswell Jazz Festival.

Jazz Trombonist John Allred Performs with Valencia Jazz Band in Orlando Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 3, 2013

Jazz trombonist John Allred, who has played with such jazz greats as Harry Connick Jr., Wycliffe Gordon and Woody Herman, will perform in a free concert at Valencia College's Performing Arts Center tonight, April 3 at 7:30 p.m.

Jazz Trombonist John Allred to Perform with Valencia Jazz Band in Orlando, 4/3
by BWW News Desk - Mar 27, 2013

Jazz trombonist John Allred, who has played with such jazz greats as Harry Connick Jr., Wycliffe Gordon and Woody Herman, will perform in a free concert at Valencia College's Performing Arts Center on April 3 at 7:30 p.m.