The Southbank Centre Announces Jubilee Events This June
The Southbank Centre today announces a programme to mark Her Majesty The Queen's Platinum Jubilee. Taking place across Wednesday 1 - Sunday 5 June 2022, the Southbank Centre's eclectic programme of Jubilee events encompasses both “Official” and “Alternative” Royal Command Performances alongside classical music, punk, dance, performance and parties, to appeal to diverse and wide-ranging audiences.
Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes Release 'Sticky' Album
Frank Carter & the Rattlesnakes has released their new album 'Sticky'. The 10-track collection, the band’s fourth full-length and most fiery and addictive record of their career is out now. Listen to the album now and order the CD, cassette, and vinyl!
MUSIC'S GREATEST MYSTERIES Set to Premiere Next Week
'Music's Greatest Mysteries,' an original six-episode series which guides viewers on an immersive journey each week investigating headline grabbing myths involving musical artists from the past and present, premieres on AXS TV Sunday, November 15 at 9 p.m.ET /6p.m. PT.
Chicago, Roberta Flack, & More to Receive 2020 Special Merit Awards from the Recording Academy
The Recording Academy® is honored to announce its 2020 Special Merit Awards recipients. The Lifetime Achievement Award honorees are Chicago, Roberta Flack, Isaac Hayes, Iggy Pop, John Prine, Public Enemy and Sister Rosetta Tharpe. Ken Ehrlich, Philip Glass and Frank Walker are Trustees Award honorees; and George Augspurger is the Technical GRAMMY® Award recipient. A special award presentation ceremony and concert celebrating the honorees will be held on April 18, 2020, at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. Additional details regarding the ceremony will be announced shortly.
Kurt Cobain's MTV Unplugged Cardigan Sold for $334,0000
Julien's Auctions, the world-record breaking auction house, held its marquee two-day music auction event Icons & Idols: ROCK 'N' ROLL Friday, October 25 and Saturday, October 26 live in Hard Rock Cafe® New York and online at juliensauctions.com in front of a buzzing crowd of collectors and music fans bidding live on the floor, online and on the phone across the globe for over 700 items owned and used by a who's who of music legends including Kurt Cobain, Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Queen, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Bruce Springsteen, Elton John, Janis Joplin and more.
Music/True Crime Podcast DISGRACELAND Investigates The Mysterious Death of Van Morrison's Guitar Player
This week, critically acclaimed rock n' roll true crime podcast Disgraceland explores the disappearance and mysterious death ofRick Philp, the guitar player on Van Morrison's landmark creative statement,Astral Weeks. Philp's death came as Morrison was hiding out from the NYC mafia in Boston following a physical attack by a member of the Genovese crime family. Disgraceland pieces together the story using a multitude of sources, including the recently released and critically acclaimed book Astral Weeks: A Secret History of 1968 by Ryan Walsh(available now via Penguin Press). Listen to the episode at disgracelandpod.com.
Paul Anka to Perform at NJPAC
One of America's favorites is back on stage! The singer and songwriter performs his greatest hit spanning more than five decades, from 'Diana'and 'Put Your Head on My Shoulder ' to 'Having My Baby' and 'This is It.'
Photo Flash: First Look at Punk Rock Drama SID
Leon Fleming's punk-rock one-man play about hero worship transfers into London's West End after a UK tour, starring Dario Coates (Coronation Street, ITV; Another Country, Chichester Festival Theatre & Trafalgar Studios West End) and directed by Scott Le Crass (Cancel the Sunshine, The Hope Theatre). The show has its press night tonight, and runs until 8 October.
SID, of Sid Vicious Fame, at the Arts Theatre
Leon Fleming's punk-rock one-man play will run at the Arts Theatre early this Autum. Sid Vicious is about hero worship and transfers into London's West End after a UK tour, starring Dario Coates (Coronation Street, ITV; Another Country, Chichester Festival Theatre & Trafalgar Studios West End) and directed by Scott Le Crass (Cancel the Sunshine, The Hope Theatre).