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Ally Venable, Hippies & Cowboys, & More Join Bournefest 2025 Lineup
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 24, 2025

Rockin’ Roots Events Presents Bournefest 2025 will be on Saturday 18th October 2025 at The Appleyard (The Bourne Music Club), Avenue Of Remembrance, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4DE

Yellowjackets, Sullivan Fortner Trio and Barbra Lica Quintet and More To Perform At The Royal Conservatory Of Music In April
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 20, 2025

April concerts have been announced at  at The Royal Conservatory Of Music. Get full details here!

Spotlight: NEW 2025-2026 SEASON OF PROFESSIONAL MUSICALS at Winter Park Playhouse
by BWW Special Offer - Feb 9, 2025

The Winter Park Playhouse, Central Florida's professional musical theatre, announced their 2025-2026 Mainstage Series of Musicals! This new line up of productions includes a variety of Off-Broadway hits and regional premieres for the Central Florida area and marks the 23rd season for the beloved theatre.

Winter Park Playhouse Announces Their New 2025/2026 Series of Professional Musicals
by Joshua Wright - Jan 22, 2025

The Winter Park Playhouse, Central Florida's professional musical theatre, announces their 2025-2026 Mainstage Series of Musicals! This new line up of productions includes a variety of Off-Broadway hits and regional premieres for the Central Florida area and marks the 23rd season for the beloved theatre. 

Sir Woman Shares New Song 'Get Out Of My Mind' From Forthcoming Double Album
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 17, 2025

Sir Woman—the solo project of vocalist and songwriter Kelsey Wilson—shares the new song, “Get Out Of My Mind.” The follows “Making My Way,” both featured on the first half of their forthcoming double LP, If It All Works Out. Listen to it now.

Reckoners, Joe Cirotti Trio, And More Announced At The Spire Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 14, 2025

The Spire Center for Performing Arts in Plymouth, Massachusetts announced four new shows. Tickets go on sale for these shows on Saturday, January 18, at 6:00 a.m.. 

THE MUSIC OF SAM COOKE Comes To Fort Worth's Bass Performance Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2025

Performing Arts Fort Worth in partnership with Sheran Goodspeed Keyton, has announced A Change is Gonna Come Panel Discussion. This free community event inspired by The Music of Sam Cooke will examine the iconic sound of the King of Soul.

Prince, Frankie Valli, & More to Be Honored By the GRAMMYs
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 20, 2024

Frankie Beverly, The Clash, Dr. Bobby Jones, Taj Mahal, Prince, Roxanne Shante, and Frankie Valli are the 2025 Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award honorees. Erroll Garner, Glyn Johns and Tania León are the Trustees Award recipients.

Williamson County Performing Arts Center to Hold Auditions For SWEET SOUL MUSIC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2024

The Williamson County Performing Arts Center at Academy Park and the Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department will hold auditions for a new original musical work entitled, 'Sweet Soul Music.' Learn more!

Review: I'LL TAKE YOU THERE: STAX RECORDS CO. at Signature Theatre
by Roger Catlin - Nov 16, 2024

Signature Theatre’s cabaret series has been mining the riches of the 1960s for some time, from Bacharach to Woodstock, with repeat visits to Motown. A new show diverges to Memphis for its own flavor of gritty soul and the gems that came from its own indelible record label.

Bryan Ferry Releases New Retrospective Collection
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 25, 2024

Bryan Ferry released a comprehensive 81-track collection, RETROSPECTIVE: SELECTED RECORDINGS 1973-2023, celebrating over 50 years of his music, including a new song, marking his first in over a decade.

Cast & Creative Team of Set for I'LL TAKE YOU THERE: STAX RECORDS CO. at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2024

Isaac “Deacon Izzy” Bell (Where the Mountain Meets the Sea, Passing Strange) and Kanysha Williams (Ain’t Misbehavin’, Gun and Powder) will perform in I’ll Take You There: Stax Records Co. at Signature Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.

R&B Legend, Bettye LaVette Comes To Vashon Center For The Arts
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 19, 2024

R&B legend Bettye LaVette will perform at Vashon Center for the Arts on November 22, 2024, offering an intimate evening of soulful music.

Kentucky Performing Arts Presents Tower Of Power
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 9, 2024

Kentucky Performing Arts will present Tower Of Power on Wednesday, October 23 at 8:00 p.m. at Brown Theatre.

Kings of Soul Perform With the Long Beach Symphony Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 4, 2024

Get ready to experience the timeless sounds of legendary soul music powered by your Long Beach Symphony! The 'Kings of Soul' brings together the greatest hits from the most iconic Motown artists at the Long Beach Arena on Saturday, November 2nd at 7:30PM.

Bryan Ferry Releases 'Retrospective: I Thought' EP Ahead of New Box Set
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 26, 2024

Bryan Ferry has released the I THOUGHT EP, featuring covers, original compositions, and new music, ahead of the RETROSPECTIVE: SELECTED RECORDINGS 1973-2023 box set release on October 25, celebrating his 50+ year career.

Tower of Power Ring in the Holiday Spirit With First Holiday Album
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 24, 2024

East Bay funk, soul, and R&B legends Tower of Power have announced the release of It’s Christmas, their first-ever full-length Christmas album of their 56-year career available on all digital streaming platforms & CD on September 27th with vinyl released on October 25th.

Larry Fleet to Embark on Headlining 'Hard Work & Holy Water' Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 9, 2024

Following 2024's The Earned It Tour trek that included theaters from New Orleans to Boston and beyond, as well as one-offs joining Billy Currington, Kip Moore, Jon Pardi, and Morgan Wallen, Fleet's 2025 Hard Work & Holy Water Tour kicks-off on Feb. 13 in Fayetteville, Ark. with special guests Everette, and ends back in Tennessee 26-shows later.

Broadway's Lee Siegel Returns & Brings Soul Music To Stage West With Solo Show
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 8, 2024

On September 23rd and 24th, Broadway performer Lee Siegel will return to Stage West Calgary with his solo show SOUL MAN!, a retrospective celebrating some of the most iconic SOUL performers of the '60s, '70s, and '80s, including pioneering icons Otis Redding, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Al Green, and many more.

Bryan Ferry Releases New Song 'Star'
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 28, 2024

Bryan Ferry announced his first original music in over a decade with the release of 'Star,' a collaboration with Amelia Barratt, featured on the upcoming album RETROSPECTIVE: SELECTED RECORDINGS 1973-2023.