Vanessa Carlton News

The inaugural South Star Festival at John Hunt Park will be taking place this September. The event features 20 artists across two stages who will make its Rocket City debut this fall with headliners blink-182 and Gwen Stefani alongside Shinedown, Beck, Jane’s Addiction, Sublime, Goo Goo Dolls, Jimmy Eat World, TLC, Ludacris, Juvenile and the 400 Degreez Band, Big Boi, Gin Blossoms, Pete Yorn, Candlebox, Vanessa Carlton, Winona Fighter, Bully, Dexter & Moonrocks, and Billy Allen + The Pollies.

5-STAR THEATRICALS will open its 2024 season with MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET next month. Performances run March 15 - March 24.

This February and March, City Winery will host its inaugural two month-long initiatives, respectively titled, “Still I Rise” in celebration of Black History Month and “Fierce Light” honoring women and gender justice at its clubs across the country including Boston.

City Winery Boston, celebrating its 5th anniversary, announced a series of new shows over the next several months that showcase the diverse entertainment offerings at one of the city's premiere venues.

“Future Pain” is off Vanessa’s latest album Love Is An Art produced by Dave Fridmann (MGMT, Flaming Lips). Love Is An Art explores the eternal seesaw that is human connection: the push, the pull, the balance, the bottoming out. It's that constantly evolving nature of love, expectations and compassion.

Originally leader Emma Grrl's solo creative project, this is the band's first full band record, building a fuller sound from its original acoustic incarnation. They released the single 'To Do Lists (Color Coded)', which harkens back to the project's folk-punk roots while broadening its scope to the Regina Spektor type balladry it's indebted to. 

The Green Room 42 has DeAnne Stewart, as the Broadway actress hits the concert stage for the first time.

The Green Room 42 has announced their May line-up for in-person performances. Located inside YOTEL Times Square (570 Tenth Avenue, Fourth Floor), The Green Room 42 is Broadway's newest and most spacious cabaret club.

Musical archaeologist and record label Delmore Recording Society is honored to announce an all-new collection, Shuckin' Sugar, from legendary blues and folk singer Karen Dalton. Available April 23rd on vinyl as a Record Store Day exclusive, followed by a wide release in CD and digital formats on May 6th, Shuckin' Sugar is a riveting 12-track live set recorded in 1963-1964, featuring the earliest known duets of Dalton (with then-husband, guitarist, and songwriter Richard Tucker) and seven never-before-heard solo performances. The collection is accompanied by an 8-page (LP)/24-page (CD) booklet featuring a treasure trove of newly discovered unseen and rare photos, as well as newspaper clippings, artwork by Dalton, and a heartfelt 6,000-word essay by veteran UK journalist and author Kris Needs.

Blues and folk singer Karen Dalton was a prominent figure in 1960s New York. Idolized by Bob Dylan and Nick Cave, Karen discarded the traditional trappings of success and led an unconventional life until her early death. Since most images of Karen have been lost or destroyed, the film uses new interviews or interviews to share Dalton's life.

Morissette joins founder, Emily Lazar, and previously announced We Are Moving the Needle SoundBoard members members such as Brandi Carlile, Maggie Rogers, Brittany Howard, HAIM, Vanessa Carlton, Christina Perri, Imogen Heap, and Linda Perry.

“Backseat Rider” sees Kays building upon the breakout success of her hit single, “Remember That Night?” which continues to climb the Top 40 at Triple A radio outlets nationwide with over 135M global audio streams and counting.

Carlton is releasing demos in addition to a brand new track titled “Break to Save.” Stream and purchase Love Is An Art Deluxe below via Dine Alone Records.

Queens-based rock group Hollis Brown performs at Mayo Performing Arts Center on Saturday, April 10 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $29-$39. A livestream is available for $25.

The song is accompanied by her self-directed and edited official music video, guest-starring Vanessa Carlton, Stefanie Drootin, Kristy Benjamin, Alise Grysen, and Alyssa Milano.

Vanessa Carlton unveils her latest music video for the song “Back To Life” directed by Patrick McPheron.

Vanessa Carlton has released her third songbook via Hal Leonard titled The Best of Vanessa Carlton. 

Vanessa Carlton unveils the politically charged music video for her song “Die, Dinosaur” and how it is time to VOTE OUT the old guard.

Black artists and entrepreneurs have joined together for #TheWalkoutProject, a movement beginning July 4th to support Black businesses.

City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces four-time Grammy Award-winning artist Delbert McClinton, Americana singer-songwriter Chris Knight and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Friday, February 21 at noon. Tickets will be available at citywinery.com/chicago.