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MUSE/IQUE Continue MUSIC = POWER Series With CENTRAL AVENUE: OPEN HOUSE
by Stephi Wild - Jul 6, 2023

MUSE/IQUE continues its yearlong concert series, MUSIC = POWER with CENTRAL AVENUE: OPEN HOUSE -- The Extraordinary Story of the South LA Music Legends Who Changed the World.

MUSE/IQUE 2022 LA Composed Brings a Festival Of Los Angeles Music Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Aug 30, 2022

 MUSE/IQUE continues its adventurous yearlong concert series, L.A. Composed: A Festival of Los Angeles Music, Each concert of L.A.Composed  will focus on a different street and the music that is associated with it.

BWW Interview: Jonathan Sangster Talks Creating BOY: A NEW MUSICAL and its Concert Fundraiser at SDMT Stage
by E.H. Reiter - May 13, 2022

Interview with Jonathan Sangster book writer, conceiver, and co-lyrist of 'boy: a new musical' on creating the show, his talented cast, and the concert fundraiser Monday, May 16th at the SDMT Stage.

Vote For Vocalist Sarah Dash For Induction Into The NJ Hall Of Fame
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2021

Sarah Dash, the award-winning vocalist, songwriter, motivational speaker, educator, entrepreneur, humanitarian and co-founder of Patti Labelle & the Bluebelles has been nominated for induction into the New Jersey Hall of Fame Class of 2021.

Wesley Morris Joins Hanif Abdurraqib On March 31 For A Talk About A LITTLE DEVIL IN AMERICA
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2021

Writer and BAM Guest Curator at Large Hanif Abdurraqib will delve into the history of Black performance to celebrate his new book, A Little Devil in America (March 30, 2021, Random House).

BAM Announces Spring 2021 In-Person and Virtual Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2021

BAM today announced a new season—an ambitious mix of outdoor in-person programming and new virtual events—that is all about bringing live arts back to Brooklyn, and bringing Brooklyn’s creative spirit to the world. The season spans theater, dance, music, talks, visual arts, community events, and its annual gala.

A LITTLE DEVIL IN AMERICA Author Hanif Abdurraqib Takes Part in UNBOUND on March 31 
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 23, 2021

A Little Devil in America is out March 30, 2021 from Random House.

Sarah Dash, Original & Founding Member of Labelle, Shares 'A Tribute To Aretha Franklin: The Queen Of Soul' November Tour Dates
by Tori Hartshorn - Oct 15, 2018

Ms. Sarah Dash will premiere her new show, A Tribute To Aretha Franklin: The Queen Of Soul, in three cities this November. This special concert celebration will feature Sarah Dash singing All The Great Aretha Franklin Classics (including Respect, Chain Of Fools, Freeway Of Love, Ain't No Way, Jump To It), and telling inside stories of her friendship with The Queen. Bernard Purdy, who played in Ms. Franklin's band through the years, will be the musical director for Ms. Dash for these performances.

Sarah Dash Will Tour With 'A Tribute To Aretha Franklin: The Queen Of Soul'
by Stephi Wild - Oct 13, 2018

Ms. Sarah Dash will premiere her new show, A Tribute To Aretha Franklin: The Queen Of Soul, in three cities this November. This special concert celebration will feature Sarah Dash singing All The Great Aretha Franklin Classics (including Respect, Chain Of Fools, Freeway Of Love, Ain't No Way, Jump To It), and telling inside stories of her friendship with The Queen. Bernard Purdy, who played in Ms. Franklin's band through the years, will be the musical director for Ms. Dash for these performances.

DANCING WITH THE STARS Returns with Two-Night Season Premiere
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 20, 2018

“Dancing with the Stars” is back with a new, dynamic cast of 13 celebrities who are ready to move out of their comfort zones and hit the ballroom floor on a special two-night premiere. The competition begins with a two-hour season premiere, live, MONDAY, SEPT. 24 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network, streaming and on demand. The show will kick off with an exciting opening number featuring the full cast dancing to Erin Boheme's “I Won't Dance,” choreographed by the show's own Emmy®-winning Mandy Moore.

G. LOVE & SPECIAL SAUCE Come to the Fox Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2018

'When you get the spark, you got to ride that energy,' says G. Love, and that spark certainly ignites on his 10th studio full-length Love Saves The Day. He calls the new release 'the fullest realization of the hip-hop blues' that he first pioneered with Special Sauce in the early '90s. The album, due out October 30 on Brushfire Records, not only features G. Love's long-term Special Sauce rhythm section -- upright bassist James 'Jimi Jazz' Prescott, and drummer Jeffrey 'The Houseman' Clemens -- but also prominent guest performers including Los Lobos guitarist David Hidalgo, Lucinda Williams, Citizen Cope, Ozomatli, DJ Logic, Money Mark, Zach Gill and Adam Topol.

Leon Russell's Self-titled Debut Album to be Released on 180g Blue Translucent Vinyl
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 21, 2017

Marhall Blonstein's Audio Fidelity is releasing Leon Russell's self-titled debut album on 180g Blue Translucent Vinyl with gatefold sleeve!

BWW Interview: For The Record, Anderson Davis' Currently Making CRIME Pay Everywhere He Can
by Gil Kaan - Sep 19, 2016

For The Record has come a long way from their humble East Los Angeles small bar beginnings in 2010. With ongoing, full-scale productions in Las Vegas, a permanent venue on the Norwegian Cruise Line's Escape, and shows across the country; FTR has just contracted with dick clark productions and ABC to develop For The Record Live for television viewers.

20 FEET FROM STARDOM Documentary Screens at Boulder Theater Today
by BWW News Desk - Jun 3, 2016

20 FEET FROM STARDOM screens at the Boulder Theater today, June 3rd, 2016. Doors: 7:00 pm | Show: 8:00 pm. Tickets on sale May 13th - $7 general admission or Free with purchase of ticket to Lisa Fischer at the Boulder Theater on August 7.

20 FEET FROM STARDOM Documentary to Screen at Boulder Theater
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2016

20 FEET FROM STARDOM will screen at the Boulder Theater on June 3rd, 2016.

Grammy Winner Judith Hill Appears on Today's CBS THIS MORNING
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 13, 2015

GRAMMY winner Judith Hill will appear on 'CBS This Morning' tomorrow, November 13. The acclaimed singer-songwriter will be interviewed by Gayle King.

FIRST LISTEN: Coldplay Shares New Single 'Adventure of a Lifetime'
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 6, 2015

Coldplay have today announced the global release of their seventh album, A Head Full Of Dreams, on Friday, December 4 via Parlophone Records.

Judith Hill's Debut Album BACK IN TIME Out Today
by BWW News Desk - Oct 23, 2015

Judith Hill debuts her soul, funky, jazz-infused debut album, Back In Time, through NPG Records today, October 23.

Judith Hill to Perform on 'COLBERT' Tonight; Debut Album Out 10/23
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 15, 2015

Judith Hill will perform tonight on 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.' The acclaimed singer/songwriter's soul, funky, jazz-infused debut album, Back In Time, will be released through NPG Records on October 23.

Judith Hill to Release Debut Album 'Back In Time', 10/23
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 17, 2015

Back In Time, the debut album from acclaimed singer/songwriter Judith Hill, will be released through NPG Records on October 23.