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Swamp Dogg Releases New Album 'Blackgrass: From West Virginia to 125th St'

The Virginia-born, Los Angeles based artist, songwriter and producer Swamp Dogg has released his 26th album Blackgrass: From West Virginia to 125th St. The 12-song collection is a riotous blend of past and present, mixing the sacred and the profane. In typical Swamp Dogg fashion, it blurs the lines between folk, roots, country, blues, and soul. Listen to the album now!
Swamp Dogg Offers Life Advice on 'Ugly Man's Wife' Ahead of New 'Blackgrass' LP

Swamp Dogg has released “Ugly Man’s Wife,” the final pre-release single to be pulled from his forthcoming album Blackgrass: From West Virginia to 125th St out May 31 via Oh Boy Records. About the new single, Swamp Dogg explains: “I wrote ‘Ugly Man’s Wife’ with one of my favorite co-writers, Bob Jones, now deceased. I promised him that I would record it on my next album. I kept my word.” Listen to the single now!
Santigold Announces 2024 North American Live Dates

Santigold has announced a run of North American live dates for this year.
Swamp Dogg Releases 'Count The Days' (feat. Jenny Lewis) From 'Blackgrass'

Today, the Virginia-born, Los Angeles based artist, songwriter and producer Swamp Dogg released “Count The Days” (feat. Jenny Lewis), the second song to be released from his forthcoming album Blackgrass: From West Virginia to 125th St.
Swamp Dogg's New Album to Feature Jenny Lewis, Margo Price, Vernon Reid & More

Produced by Ryan Olson (Poliça, Gayngs) and recorded with an all-star band including Noam Pikelny, Sierra Hull, Jerry Douglas, Chris Scruggs, Billy Contreras, and Kenny Vaughan, the 12-song collection is a riotous blend of past and present, mixing the sacred and the profane in typical Swamp Dogg fashion.
Santigold Shares 'Shake' Single

“Shake” follows the release of “High Priestess” “Nothing” and “Ain’t Ready” from Spirituals. Produced by SBTRKT, this song is a celebration of human resilience. The accompanying video for “Shake” is one of Santigold’s most daring visual statements. Watch the new music video now! Plus, check out upcoming tour dates.
Santigold Shares New Single 'High Priestess'

Art radical and multi-platform creative visionary Santigold has shared a new song, 'High Priestess.' Always on the front lines of innovation, Santigold eschewed sonic conventions and challenged herself, both in the songwriting and production, to push her music into new frontiers and reimagine the sound of her influences for the future.
Har Mar Superstar Announces LP 'Roseville'

Today, Har Mar Superstar announces his upcoming LP and shares the lead single 'Where We Began.' Roseville is out March 5th. The AV Club premiered the track, alongside a personal video from Sean Tillman announcing the pre-order for the vinyl's limited editions.
Mina Tindle, Kate Stables, Emma Broughton, Melissa Laveaux and 37d03d Share Nina Simone Cover '22nd Century'

For the anniversary of the now-legendary event at Berlin's Funkhaus, 37d03d is pleased to re-launch the original 37d03d mixtape, our inaugural release, with the addition of an unearthed gem, a collective cover of Nina Simone's '22nd Century,' featuring Mina Tindle, Kate Stables (This Is The Kit), Emma Broughton, Melissa Laveaux and more.
Mina Tindle, Kate Stables, Emma Broughton, Melissa Laveaux + 37d03d Share Nina Simone Cover “22nd Century”

For the anniversary of the now-legendary event at Berlin's Funkhaus, 37d03d is pleased to re-launch the original 37d03d mixtape, our inaugural release, with the addition of an unearthed gem, a collective cover of Nina Simone's '22nd Century,' featuring Mina Tindle, Kate Stables (This Is The Kit), Emma Broughton, Melissa Laveaux and whole cast of friends, artists and collaborators in support.
Living In The Moment: U-M Art Professor Works To Shatter The Stigma That Comes With Memory Loss

For more than 15 years, Anne Mondro, an associate professor at the University of Michigan Stamps School of Art & Design, has been creating and facilitating art programs for people living with dementia in Michigan.
Polica and Stargaze Announce Debut Album + Tour; Share First Single

Today Minneapolis-based electronic quintet POLI A and European orchestral collective s t a r g a z e announce their debut collaborative album.
POLICA and s t a r g a z e to Continue Liquid Music Series in Saint Paul

On Today, November 18, 2016 at 8:00pm at The Fitzgerald Theater in Saint Paul, The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra's Liquid Music Series and The Current present POLIÇA and s t a r g a z e: Music for the Long Emergency, the culmination of Liquid Music's first Virtual Residency.
POLICA and s t a r g a z e to Continue Liquid Music Series in Saint Paul

On Friday, November 18, 2016 at 8:00pm at The Fitzgerald Theater in Saint Paul, The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra's Liquid Music Series and The Current present POLIÇA and s t a r g a z e: Music for the Long Emergency, the culmination of Liquid Music's first Virtual Residency.
Photo Flash: Bernadette Peters and Brian d'Arcy James Attend 2015 Freddie G Fellowship Gala

Music Theatre International Chairman and CEO Freddie Gershon and his wife Myrna hosted eight outstanding educators from schools and performing arts centers around the country for four days of classes and activities honoring them for working to make a difference for their students and communities through the process of staging musical theatre productions in their schools and educational theatre groups.  The event known as the 6th Annual FREDDIE G FELLOWSHIP culminated in a gala dinner at Chez Josephine on July 11th.  Joining the festivities were Broadway greats Bernadette Peters and Brian d'Arcy James. Scroll down for photos!
STG Announces Upcoming Events: Trey Anastasio Band and More

Seattle Theatre Group (STG) announces the following concerts going on sale this week.
STG Announces Upcoming Events: Sharon Van Etten and More

Seattle Theatre Group (STG) announces the following concerts going on sale this week.
Children's Acting Company Presents HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL, 4/21-27

New York's critically acclaimed Children's Acting Company, which recently produced a successful engagement of 'Seussical The Musical,' will present its new productions of 'High School Musical, Jr. and 'Thirteen The Musical' in late April at the McGinn/Cazale Theatre at 2162 Broadway (4th Floor), at West 76th Street in Manhattan.
Children's Acting Company Presents HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL, 4/21-27

New York's critically acclaimed Children's Acting Company, which recently produced a successful engagement of 'Seussical The Musical,' will present its new productions of 'High School Musical, Jr. and 'Thirteen The Musical' in late April at the McGinn/Cazale Theatre at 2162 Broadway (4th Floor), at West 76th Street in Manhattan.
SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL Opens At Vital Theater Co 1/21

New York's renowned Children's Acting Academy will present its new stage production, SEUSSICAL, THE MUSICAL at The Vital Theatre, 2162 Broadway (4th Floor) for eight performances over two weekends starting Friday, January 21, 2011.

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