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Stravinsky's THE RITE OF SPRING To Have Regional Premiere Performance With Western Piedmont Symphony
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2025

Western Piedmont Symphony will present MASTERWORKS: THE RITE OF SPRING, on Saturday, January 25. This season, the regional professional orchestra celebrates 60 years of music in the foothills of western North Carolina with more than seventeen concerts.

The Red Clay Strays Confirm 2025 Headline Tour in Australia and Hawaii
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 15, 2024

The Red Clay Strays will take their “These Moments Tour” to Australia and Hawaii in May with newly confirmed shows at Honolulu’s Republik, Brisbane’s The Tivoli, Newcastle’s Bar on the Hill, Sydney’s Enmore Theatre, Melbourne’s The Forum and Perth’s Metro City. 

The Red Clay Strays Win Emerging Act of the Year at 2024 Americana Honors & Awards
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 19, 2024

One of music’s fastest rising bands, The Red Clay Strays won Emerging Act of the Year at last night’s 2024 Americana Music Association Honors & Awards. 

Industry Pro Newsletter: A 'Radical Reshaping' in Seattle, StrawHat to Suspend Operations
by Alex Freeman - Sep 9, 2024

Stories include the opening of nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards and the donation from Ken Ludwig to save Hall’s Croft. Financial difficulties are impacting institutions like the University of the Arts and Seattle’s theater scene, prompting a rethinking of models and operations.

The Red Clay Strays Debuts New Song 'Drowning'
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 2, 2024

The Red Clay Strays’ new song, “Drowning,” has just debuted. Written by guitarist Drew Nix, “Drowning” is a vulnerable call for help during a period of mental and emotional struggle. Listen to the song now.

Video: Watch the Official Music Video for The Red Clay Strays' New Song 'Devil In My Ear'
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 14, 2024

The Red Clay Strays’ new song, “Devil In My Ear,” has debuted alongside an official music video. Written by guitarist Drew Nix, “Devil In My Ear” explores the profound effects of depression, anxiety and self-doubt. Watch the video now!

Video: The Red Clay Strays Debut New Single 'Wanna Be Loved'
by Josh Sharpe - May 24, 2024

The Red Clay Strays made their late-night television debut on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” last night performing their new single, “Wanna Be Loved.” “Wanna Be Loved” is the first song unveiled from The Red Clay Strays’ highly anticipated new album, Made by These Moments, which will be released July 26. Watch the performance now!

The Red Clay Strays to Release New Album 'Made by These Moments'
by Josh Sharpe - May 22, 2024

The Red Clay Strays will release their highly anticipated new album, Made by These Moments, July 26 on RCA Records. In advance of the release, new song, “Wanna Be Loved,” is has just debuted. Made by These Moments is filled with the band’s signature genre-blending sound, as they meld electric rock and roll with southern soul. Listen to a new single now! 

Western Piedmont Symphony Season Finale Features Two World Premieres
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2024

Western Piedmont Symphony will present MASTERWORKS: LANDSCAPES season finale concert featuring two world premieres by American composers and works inspired by regional landscapes on Thursday, May 16, at 7:30 p.m. at P.E. Monroe Auditorium on the campus of Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory.

World Premiere Of COME HOME - THE LEGEND OF DADDY HALL Announced At Tarragon Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2024

Tarragon Theatre will present the world premiere of Come Home - The Legend of Daddy Hall.

The Red Clay Strays Sells Out British Tour and Updates Venues to Accommodate
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 15, 2024

Alabama rock’n’roll sensations The Red Clay Strays are continuing their unparalleled ascent to stardom after their debut British shows sold out in just a couple of days requiring all the venues to be upgraded to cope with the clamour for tickets. Find the new dates here!

The Red Clay Strays Announce Debut UK Headline Tour For August 2024
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2024

Hailing from the red dirt clay of Mobile, Alabama, The Red Clay Strays have spent the past year trailblazing their musical path across the USA. Their debut album Moment Of Truth has become a massive word-of-mouth success Stateside, driven by the breakout hit single ‘Wondering Why'.

The Red Clay Strays Extend 2024 Headline Tour
by Michael Major - Feb 5, 2024

The Red Clay Strays, will continue their extensive headline tour through this summer including newly confirmed stops at Fort Myers' Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, Asheville's The Orange Peel, Columbus' The Bluestone (two nights), Grand Rapids' The Intersection, Salt Lake City's The Complex, Portland's Crystal Ballroom and Seattle's Showbox.

Cast Set for UPSTART! SHAKESPEARE'S REBEL DAUGHTER JUDITH at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 5, 2023

The cast has been set for Upstart! Shakespeare’s Rebel Daughter Judith as the new play by American writer Mary Jane Schaefer will make its UK Premiere at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Western Piedmont Symphony Presents MASTERWORKS- MIGHTY MAHLER
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 3, 2023

Western Piedmont Symphony (WPS), the professional orchestra of the western foothills of North Carolina, presents MASTERWORKS: MIGHTY MAHLER featuring Mahler's Symphony No. 5 and Bach's Orchestral Suite No.2 on Saturday, March 11, at 7:30 p.m. at P.E. Monroe Auditorium on the campus of Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory.

Review: THE MARVELLOUS ELEPHANT MAN: THE MUSICAL �" ADELAIDE FRINGE 2023 at Wonderland Spiegeltent At Wonderland Festival Hub, Hindmarsh Square
by Barry Lenny - Feb 27, 2023

The opening night had a full house, and closed to a standing ovation.

Interview: Frankie Grande Ready to MASSACRE MAMA G'S HORROR CAMP On The Bourbon Room Stage
by Gil Kaan - Oct 23, 2022

The latest edition of Mama G’s Horror Camp returns to The Bourbon Room Halloween weekend. Chadd McMillan and Nathan Moore co-direct the large cast of Broadway and Los Angeles Theatre triple threats. I had the chance to chat with Frankie Grande, who’s lighted stages on both the opposite coasts.

The Red Clay Strays Release Debut Album 'Moment of Truth'
by Michael Major - Apr 29, 2022

This 12-track album blends its unique individualities and influences to create a project that breathes raw honesty. Band members Brandon Coleman (lead vocals/guitar), Drew Nix (vocals/electric guitar/harmonica), Zach Rishel (electric guitar), Andrew Bishop (bass), and John Hall (drums) collaborated to create Moment of Truth.

VIDEO: The Blinders Release 'The Killing Moon' Live Video
by Michael Major - Dec 15, 2021

The Blinders have released a cover of the ‘The Killing Moon’ by Echo & the Bunnymen. The track and video were recorded at Parr Street Studios in Liverpool; the same studio the Bunnymen recorded the original track. The Blinders have delivered an exceptional homage to one of their major influences with ‘The Killing Moon'.

BWW Review: THE UPSTART CROW, Gielgud Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - Feb 17, 2020

Born out of the celebrations for the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death in 2016, Ben Elton's sit-com Upstart Crow went on to have three series and multiple Christmas specials. It follows William Shakespeare, who's by now rather well-known in London, as he attempts to write his notorious body of work pinching ideas here and there and taking credit for quotes that aren't his, scribbling away whenever his nearest and dearest say something clever for future use.