Monthly Birthday Tribute: Take the Quiz!
by Rob Lester - Jan 1, 2025
Take BWW Cabaret's monthly quiz and see how much you know about music stars born in January. If your New Year's Resolution is to learn more about music, here's a fun way to do that for New Year's.
The Illusion Inducted Into LIMEHOF
by Michael Major - Oct 17, 2023
THE ILLUSION, a Long Island rock band, has been inducted into the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame after performing on stage for the first time in over 51 years. The Illusion band members from West Hempstead and Franklin Square (Western Nassau) include John Vinci, Mike Maniscalco, Rich Cerniglia, Chuck Alder and Mike Ricciardella.
The Illusion to be Inducted into LIMEHOF in October
by Michael Major - Sep 5, 2023
The Illusion; one of the original bands that helped create what would become known as “the Long Island sound”, and the band that kicked the door open (paving the way for so many Long Island entertainers), are being inducted to the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF).
Citizen Cope Shares Soothing 'Dancing Lullaby (Let's Give Love A Try)'
by Michael Major - Jun 9, 2023
Featuring a classic reggae inspired arrangement complete with a lyrical shout out to Bob Marley, the track futhers Cope’s message of positivity and strength through struggle. Here, the track is a tribute to resilient women artists who inspire Cope, containing mentions of Maya Angelou, The I Threes, and Frida Kahlo.
Citizen Cope Shares 'Ms. Prado (Rest My Eyes On You)' Single
by Michael Major - Apr 4, 2023
A sparse, yet soulfully textured track displaying Cope’s signature croon, the song sees the narrator yearning for his partner amongst building guitars and displaced, echoing drum hits. It comes as Cope’s classic 2004 record The Clarence Greenwood Recordings approaches platinum status despite never formally charting.
BAM/Announces Fall Concert Series At Fort Greene Park
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 15, 2022
BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music) has announced the lineup for BAM Live at Fort Greene Park, its free concert series that brings Brooklyn residents together for live outdoor music and performances.
The King Center Announces Two Additional Shows and BSO Single Tickets
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2022
The King Center for the Performing Arts has announced two additional shows coming to the Space Coast! Elko Concerts Presents, writing, singing, and performing artist, Gordon Lightfoot: The Legend in Concert on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at 8 PM.
Janie Barnett Re-imagines Cole Porter At City Winery's Loft
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2022
THE LOFT AT CITY WINERY presents Janie Barnett as she re-imagines Cole Porter on March 27, 2022. At this brunch show, Barnett throws Cole Porter's sultry, steamy songs of love and lust into her Urban Americana soup.
Bloomingdale School of Music to Present THE PIANO MUSIC OF ED BLAND
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2022
Bloomingdale School of Music will present The Piano Music of Ed Bland, a free online faculty concert, on Friday, February 18, 2022 at 7pm. In honor of Black History Month, faculty member Judith Olson will perform works by African American composer Ed Bland (1926-2013), with whom she worked for many years.
Janie Barnett to Re-Imagine Cole Porter at City Winery's Loft
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 28, 2021
THE LOFT AT CITY WINERY will present Janie Barnett as she reimagines Cole Porter on January 23rd, 2022. At this brunch show, Barnett takes Cole Porter’s sultry steamy songs of love and lust and throws them in her Urban Americana soup.