Torchbearers

Desert Daze Unveils 2024 Lineup ft Jack White, Cigarettes After Sex, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 23, 2024

Desert Daze returns October 10 - 13, 2024 to Lake Perris, CA – the gathering’s lakeside home since 2018. The lineup includes Main stage performances from Jack White, No Name; Cigarettes After Sex, Alex G; and more.

Steep Canyon Rangers Share Third Single From 'Live at Greenfield Lake'
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 23, 2024

GRAMMY Award-winning Steep Canyon Rangers share the third single, 'Can't Get Home (Live),' from Live at Greenfield Lake, the band’s first live album of original material, out August 30. The band recently headlined Nashville’s iconic Ryman Auditorium and are on tour for the remainder of the year, including a series of headlining dates out West and performances with Steve Martin and Martin Short. Listen to the new single!

Something Else!, Led by Vincent Herring, Release Debut Album 'Soul Jazz'
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 17, 2024

Under the no-nonsense title of Soul Jazz, the album features groove-centric tunes from such masters as Horace Silver, Herbie Hancock, Roy Hargrove, Donald Byrd, Stanley Turrentine, Eddie Harris, Pee Wee Ellis, and John Coltrane, played with infectious vitality by this unparalleled dream band.

Photos: First Look at Farmington Players' SOMETHING ROTTEN
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 14, 2024

Come along on a rollicking romp that will thrill Shakespeare lovers and musical aficionados alike!  The Farmington Players Barn concludes its 70th anniversary season by presenting the hilarious Broadway musical comedy “Something Rotten!” Check out photos here!

Photos: First Look at LEND ME A TENOR at The Farmington Players Barn
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 4, 2024

Farmington Players Barn has released a first look at their production of Lend Me a Tenor. The play opens Friday February 9th and runs through Saturday the 24th in Farmington Hills. Check out photos from the production here!

SA Observatory and TheatreArts Partner For Celestial Ballet Beneath The Stars in Response To Load-shedding
by Stephi Wild - Jan 25, 2024

National audiences are invited to embark on a mesmerising exploration of human stories interwoven with the cosmic fabric in 'Eat the Stars,' a breath-taking site-specific performance, which forms part of TheatreArts' illuminating Theatre in the Dark season, from 22 to 25 February 2024.

Chitresh Das Dance to Take INVOKING THE RIVER On 3 City India Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 18, 2024

Chitresh Das Dance takes 'Invoking the River' on a 3 City India Tour. Experience an exploration of India's sacred waterways through dance, music, and storytelling.

Electric Forest Unveils Initial Music Lineup For 2024 Edition
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2023

Electric Forest announces initial music lineup for its 2024 edition, featuring a diverse range of artists from electronic music to jam bands. The festival promises a unique immersive experience centered around community, creation, and inclusion.

UNCSA and the Winston-Salem Symphony Will Launch Fellowship
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2023

The University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) and the Winston-Salem Symphony have joined together to launch a two-year, graduate-level Orchestral Fellowship beginning fall 2024.

Russ Lorenson Adds Spencer Day To His Lineup For STANDARD TIME: LIVE IN NEW YORK, December 4
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 11, 2023

Internationally renowned entertainer Russ Lorenson, just announced an addition to the lineup for the Dec. 4th celebration of the release of his recording, Standard Time: Live In New York (LML Music). 

Russ Lorenson to Host An Evening Celebrating The Release Of 'STANDARD TIME: LIVE IN NEW YORK'
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 29, 2023

Internationally renowned entertainer Russ Lorenson will host an evening celebrating the release of his new album Standard Time: Live In New York. All proceeds benefit the American Songbook Association/Cabaret Scenes Magazine. Get all the details here!

The Vaccines Yearn For Belonging In 'Sometimes, I Swear' & Announce US Tour With The Kooks
by Michael Major - Oct 11, 2023

The album’s opening track sets the tone with a gnawing sense of displacement played out over insistent drums and euphoric guitars. The band also announces their return to the US for a coast to coast tour with The Kooks in spring 2024, including stops in Atlanta, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and more.

Willie Nelson's Revered Album 'Rainbow Connection' To Make Its Vinyl Debut
by Michael Major - Sep 26, 2023

Continuing the yearlong celebration of Willie Nelson’s 90th birthday, UMe has added two additional titles to its extensive vinyl campaign of the legend’s UMG catalog: on November 10 Willie’s beloved 2001 kid-friendly album, Rainbow Connection, will be released on vinyl for the first time ever and his acclaimed It Always Will Be.

Ars Nova Workshop Reveals Fall 2023 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2023

 Ars Nova Workshop has announced its fall 2023 season, featuring more than two dozen acclaimed artists spanning the broad spectrum of exploratory and experimental music. Learn more about the upcoming lineup of events here!

Jessie Mueller, Donna Murphy, Mario Cantone & More Join ASA Gala Honoring Betty Buckley
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2023

Get the latest on the star-studded lineup coming together to honor Betty Buckley at the American Songbook Association event. Find out when and where this exciting tribute will take place. Don't miss the chance to see Sandra Bernhard, Donna Murphy, Jennifer Simard, and more pay homage to a musical legend.

The Omnific Share New Single 'Phat Mackerel' Ahead of World Tour
by Michael Major - Aug 17, 2023

The track comes as the band’s first new offering since its acclaimed 2021 debut album, Escapades, which cemented The Omnific’s status as torchbearers of the next generation of progressive rock and metal, thanks to their unparalleled musicianship and unmistakable, earthmoving dual bass riffage. Check out tour dates now!

UTSAV Celebrates India's Struggle for Independence with the 18th Edition of SAARE JAHAN SE ACHCHHA This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 6, 2023

Under the wing of its Founder-President Smt. Ranjana Gauhar – Padmashree and Sangeet Natak Akademi Awardee, Utsav Came forward to herald the momentous occasion of Indian Independence Day on Wednesday and Thursday, August 9th and 10th, 2023 at Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi with the 18th presentation of their flagship production – “SAARE JAHAN SE ACHCHHA.”

American Songbook Association Will Honor Betty Buckley For Its Fourth Annual Gala This October
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 30, 2023

American Songbook Association (ASA) announces its Fourth Annual Gala to honor Tony Award-winning star of Broadway and London theater, film and television Betty Buckley on Monday, October 2 at 7:30 PM.

Cold Cave Announce U.S. Tour in September & October
by Michael Major - Jun 27, 2023

Fresh off the road supporting Depeche Mode, Cold Cave have returned with an exciting U.S. headline tour announcement.  The group, which features underground luminary Wes Eisold and multi-instrumentalist Amy Lee, will canvas the midwest and coastal regions of the United States this September and October. 

Charley Crockett Brings One-Night-Only Performance To The Theater At Virgin Hotels, December 12
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 27, 2023

Chart-topping country singer, Charley Crockett, will make his venue debut with a one-night-only performance at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, part of Curio Collection by Hilton, on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023. Fans can experience Crockett's distinctive voice and exciting combination of country, blues, soul, Cajun and R&B in this rare performance right off the Las Vegas Strip during National Finals Rodeo (NFR) season.