Review: THE THANKSGIVING PLAY at Altarena Playhouse
Thanksgiving is a time for food, family, and football. Or at least that is the way that most Americans experience it. In recent years, a few have stepped back to challenge the simplicity of the holiday, the edited history of its origin, and the lack of authentic Native voices in the story. Playwright Larissa FastHorse brings these issues to the forefront while using humor and satire to explore the problems. Altarena Playhouse’s production of THE THANKSGIVING PLAY uses that humor to deliver the message with aplomb. Hearty laughs with hefty questions make for a great night of theater.
Sixties Hitmaker Tommy Roe Releases New Album 'Here To Here'
This new album called “Here to Here” is a collection of new songs recorded at Solar Studios and produced by Michael Franklin. Tommy and Michael have been lifelong friends and the band on many of the tracks, Paul Parker, Tim Franklin and Michael Franklin, were in Tommy’s touring band for many years.
Robby Steinhardt Releases Solo Album 'Not in Kansas Anymore'
Robby Steinhardt and Solar Studios have released Robby's first and only solo recording, Not in Kansas Anymore. The new album is a powerful, well thought-out offering of Prog Rock magic. Timely songs with incredible arrangements and virtuoso performances. Robby’s vocals and signature electric violin come through on this continuous work.
Pat Travers Strikes Up The Big Band And Lets It Swing On His New Album
After 40 plus years of slinging his six-string all over the world, you'd think Pat Travers would be slowing down, settling into his well-worn blues rock groove that has earned him great critical acclaim as well as a massive worldwide fanbase. Instead Travers appears to be ramping up and looking for new horizons to conquer! On the heels of his superb 2015 album Retro Rocket, Travers brings what is sure to be called one of the most unique records of his distinguished career: a full album of swinging big band classics from the '40s & '50s given a whole new sound and energy courtesy of Travers' superb skill as an arranger and interpreter. The album is called simply Swing! and it features full band rock arrangements of Louis Prima's “Sing Sing Sing,” Duke Elington's “Take The 'A' Train,” Glenn Miller's “In The Mood” and many more! The result is an incredible listening experience of familiar tunes played like you've never heard them before.
Announcing Former YES Frontman Jon Anderson's 1000 HANDS Tour At Patchogue Theatre
Grammy Award-winning, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Jon Anderson, brings a full retrospective of his hits to the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts on Saturday, July 27 at 8pm. Ticket prices range between $59 - $89, plus applicable fees. A special Backstage VIP Meet & Greet is available for an additional $125. Purchase online, by phone or at the box office. For more information, visit PatchogueTheatre.org, call the Patchogue Theatre Box Office at 631-207-1313, or stop by 71 East Main Street, Patchogue, NY.
Jon Anderson Announces New Album, '1,000 Hands'
For music fans everywhere, a new album by legendary Yes singer Jon Anderson is ample reason to celebrate. But Anderson's grand and glorious new solo album, 1,000 Hands, is quite unlike any other record – it's an event, one which the singer's loyal legion of fans across the globe have been wildly anticipating for three decades. The album, which will be released on March 31, can be previewed and pre-ordered here.
Florida Studio Theatre to Present 'Dialogues On Diversity' Series in 2016
Florida Studio Theatre presents Dialogues on Diversity. This call to conscience will include several discussions as well as events and exhibits from various community partners. Participating organizations include ABC News, the Sarasota County Public Libraries, the Jewish Federation, the Sarasota Ministerial Association, the Ringling Museum, and many more. These events will all coincide with FST's hit production, Butler and upcoming productions of Alabama Story and My Name is Asher Lev.