Michael Coleman

Review: EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE at Valkyrie Theatre Company
by Courtney Symes - Dec 15, 2024

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie…and for good reason. The Valkyrie Theatre Company is putting on this inspirational show based on real-life British drag queen, Jamie Campbell. Its feel-good, energetic score by Dan Gillespie Sells and book by Tom MacRae tell the coming-of-age story of Jamie New, whose message to be true to oneself is one we all need to hear.   

MerleFest Shares Full 2025 Lineup, Adds I'm With Her, Leftover Salmon, Stephen Wilson Jr., & More
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 2, 2024

MerleFest has added I’m With Her, Leftover Salmon, Stephen Wilson Jr., The Steel Wheels, Tami Neilson, Becky Buller, and more to its 2025 lineup. Taking place April 24-27, 2025, on the campus of Wilkes Community College, the annual celebration of founding legend, Doc Watson, will play host to both legendary names and exciting up and comers.

Ensemble For These Times Reveals Winners of its 2024 Call For Scores For Solo Piano To Be Performed By E4TT Emerita Pianist Dale Tsang
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2024

Award-winning SF contemporary chamber group Ensemble for These Times has announced the winners of its 2024 Call for Scores for Solo Piano. The works chosen will be performed by E4TT emerita pianist extraordinaire, Dale Tsang on a solo recital in the group's 17th Home Season, the second such solo piano Call for Scores.

Cassandra Jenkins Releases 'Petco' Track
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 4, 2024

Cassandra Jenkins has released the single Petco, from his upcoming album My Light, My Destroyer. 'Petco is about looking for connection & coming up a little short. Writing from a pointedly angsty and existential place allowed me to be more playful with songwriting,' the artist says. Listen to the new track!

Cassandra Jenkins Reveals US Tour Dates and Releases 'Delphinium Blue' Track/Video
by Josh Sharpe - May 14, 2024

Like the night sky itself, the world of My Light, My Destroyer is always expanding. Cassandra Jenkins’ third full-length, out July 12th via Dead Oceans, cracks open the promise of reaching the edge of the new, with a wider sonic palette than ever before—encompassing guitar-driven indie rock, new age, sophistipop, and jazz. Watch the music video now! She has also announced a US tour- find the dates here!

MerleFest Concludes 2024 Festival
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2024

MerleFest concluded its annual spring homecoming this weekend with its ‘Traditional Plus' celebration, drawing both seasoned attendees and newcomers to the campus of Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, NC.

Miolina Performs Next Month at the Cell Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 26, 2024

Violin duo Miolina will present six new and recent works for violin duo by composers Michael Coleman, Dorothee Eberhardt, G. Blake Harrison-Lane, Takuma Itoh, Jesse Jones, & Jessie Montgomery.

Video: Abby Sage Embraces Self-Acceptance in 'Three Floors, Three Doors' Visual
by Michael Major - Mar 8, 2024

The second track of the album, “Three Floors, Three Doors” juxtaposes a dreamy sonic profile with Sage's uncomfortable realization that she can never return to the innocence she had as a child. The video tears down and rebuilds everything she thought she knew, admitting and welcoming the uncomfortable fact that change is inevitable.

Abby Sage Surrenders on New Single 'Soak'
by Michael Major - Feb 16, 2024

Toronto-born, Los Angeles-based alternative artist Abby Sage sustains her musical momentum with an introspective new single, “Soak.” This radiant track offers another peek into her creative process while heightening the anticipation for the release of her forthcoming debut album, ‘The Rot.' Plus, check out tour dates!

Abby Sage Drops 'Obstruction' From Debut Album 'The Rot'
by Michael Major - Jan 4, 2024

Toronto-born, Los Angeles-based alt-pop darling Abby Sage is capping off an impressive year with an enchanting new single, 'Obstruction.' Produced by the acclaimed MyRiot (Halsey, London Grammar, AURORA), this vulnerable track continues to set the stage for Abby's awaited debut album, ‘The Rot.'

MerleFest Shares Full 2024 Lineup, Adds Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, Larkin Poe, Lukas Nelson & POTR And More
by Michael Major - Dec 4, 2023

MerleFest's full 2024 lineup includes Old Crow Medicine Show, Turnpike Troubadours, The Teskey Brothers, Nickel Creek, Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, Larkin Poe, Lukas Nelson & POTR, Steep Canyon Rangers, Dan Tyminski Band, Béla Fleck My Bluegrass Heart, Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, The Earls of Leicester, and more.

Abby Sage Releases New Single 'Hunger'
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 11, 2023

ABBY SAGE explores sensuality on 'Hunger' in her latest release.

Abby Sage Unveils Enchanting New Single 'Milk'
by Michael Major - Oct 6, 2023

ALT/POP sensation Abby Sage has released her enchanting new single 'Milk'. Check out the latest from this rising star. Produced by MyRiot (Halsey, London Grammar, AURORA), also known as Roy Kerr and Tim Bran, the collaborators have created a musical experience. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

2023 BMC PRESENTS Concert Series Features World-Class Broadway, Bluegrass, Beatles & More!
by A.A. Cristi - May 24, 2023

The start of the 2023 Brevard Music Center Summer Festival – running June 3 through August 19 – is less than a month away! 

Doc Watson's 100th Birthday Drives The Celebrations At MERLEFEST 2023
by A.A. Cristi - May 2, 2023

As the stages are broken down and the gear is packed up, fans from across the country and the world are coming down from their annual MerleFest excitement. The centerpiece of MerleFest 2023—which took place this past weekend, April 27-30, in Wilkesboro, North Carolina—was the all-encompassing celebration of what would have been MerleFest founder Doc Watson's 100th birthday.

Single Tickets Now on Sale to the 2023 Brevard Music Center Summer Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2023

Single tickets are now on sale to the Brevard Music Center  2023 Summer Festival. See full programming!

See Your Shadow Releases New Single 'Whatever On The Rocks'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 2, 2023

'Whatever on The Rocks' represents a milestone for SYS, as it was one of the first songs that Michael Coleman and J. Richard Murray worked on together. Released on March 3rd, 2023, the song flips the script on the usual country drinkin' love song.

Winners Announced For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 24, 2023

The winners have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards, honoring the best in regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.

Nicolás Jaar Collaborator Will Epstein Releases Single & Announces California Shows
by Michael Major - Jan 4, 2023

On his new album Wendy, out February 3rd via Fat Possum Records, multi-faceted New York composer Will Epstein synthesizes the impulses that make him a sought after collaborator in the film, dance, music and art worlds (HBO’s Baby God, The Martha Graham Dance Company, Nicolás Jaar, Marilyn Minter, Laurie Simmons).

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards; Woodland Opera House Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 19, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.