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HADESTOWN, A STAR IS BORN, Beyonce, & More Among Winners at the Grammy Premiere Ceremony
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 26, 2020


The GRAMMY AWARDS Premiere Ceremony took place at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, January 26, from 12:30-3:30 p.m. PT. Preceding the 62nd Annual GRAMMY AWARDS telecast, the Premiere Ceremony was hosted by two-time GRAMMY winner and current nominee Imogen Heap and featured a number of performances by current GRAMMY nominees. Performers included classical violinist Nicola Benedetti, jazz legend Chick Corea, folk music supergroup I'm With Her, West African sensation Angélique Kidjo and Best New Artist nominee Yola.

Jay Huguley And Anne Heche Board CHASING NIGHTMARES
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 23, 2019


Specter Pictures, the new genre label recently launched as part of producer David Brown's Clear Horizon, announced today that widely celebrated actor Jay Huguley, best known for his groundbreaking and bold roles in the 2013 Oscar-winning 'Best Picture' 12 Years a Slave, AMC's 'The Walking Dead,' and HBO's 'True Detective,' has signed on to star in the upcoming horror/thriller CHASING NIGHTMARES, alongside Anne Heche.

Youtube Originals Debuts Fourth Episode of COULD YOU SURVIVE THE MOVIES?
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 16, 2019


Today, YouTube Originals and Ample Entertainment premiered the fourth episode of the newly launched learning series, “Could You Survive The Movies?”! The series is dedicated to exploring the magic and science of cinema's most iconic pop culture films like “Jumanji”, “Die Hard”, “Alien”, “Back To The Future”, “Ghostbusters” and “Men In Black”.

Jazz Pianist David Benoit Returns To The Carpenter Center For A Christmas Tribute To Charlie Brown
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 25, 2019


Grammy-nominated jazz pianist David Benoit returns to the Carpenter Center on Dec. 21 at 8 p.m. for a heartwarming celebration of Vince Guaraldi's music from the TV classic a?oeA Charlie Brown Christmas.a?? Benoit's performances of Guaraldi's jazzy and joyful tunes have become a holiday tradition for fans of Guaraldi's music and for lovers of Charles Schulz's a?oePeanuts.a?? Joining Benoit on stage is Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist Sara Gazarek. Gazarek has been called a?oethe next important jazz singera?? by the Los Angeles Times, releasing three highly acclaimed albums before she was 30.  

Lizzo, Billie Eilish, & Lil Nas X Lead GRAMMY Nominations - See Full List!
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 20, 2019


Recording Academy® President/CEO Deborah Dugan alongside Academy Chair of the Board of Trustees and renowned record producer Harvey Mason Jr., as well as GRAMMY Awards® host Alicia Keys and past two-time GRAMMY® nominee Bebe Rexha, today revealed nominees for the 62nd GRAMMY Awards in select categories. This year's nominees reflect a melting pot of artistic innovation that defined the year in music, showcasing the unparalleled craftsmanship of established artists and the industry-shifting impact of rising music creators. Leading nominees Lizzo (8), Billie Eilish (6) and Lil Nas X (6) not only topped the charts but ignited a cultural conversation around their genre-bending hits. As the only peer-selected music award, the GRAMMY Awards are voted on by the Recoding Academy's membership body of music makers, who represent all genres and creative disciplines, including recording artists, songwriters, producers, mixers and engineers.

FINALISTS ANNOUNCED FOR QUEENSLAND PREMIER'S DRAMA AWARD 2020-21
by Virag Dombay - Nov 5, 2019


Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced the finalists for the Queensland Premier's Drama Award (QPDA) 2020-21. Artists Anna Loren, Maddie Nixon and Steve Pirie have been selected from the record-breaking field of 221 entries. This marks the largest intake of new dramatic works in the Award's 17-year history, with entries received from every state and territory in Australia.

YouTube Originals Explores if You COULD YOU SURVIVE THE MOVIES?
by Abigail Charpentier - Oct 21, 2019


Today, YouTube Originals and Ample Entertainment launched the new learning series, “Could You Survive The Movies?” - an exciting series dedicated to exploring the magic and science of cinema's most iconic pop culture films like “Back To The Future”, “Ghostbusters”, “Men In Black”, “Die Hard”, “Alien” and “Jumanji.”

VIDEO: YouTube Releases Trailer for COULD YOU SURVIVE THE MOVIES
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 14, 2019


YouTube has released the official trailer for “Could You Survive The Movies” - an exciting new series dedicated to exploring the magic and science of cinema's most iconic pop culture films like “Back To The Future”, “Ghostbusters” and “Men In Black.”

Rising Appalachia Will Play The Bowery Ballroom Nov. 29!
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 5, 2019


America's adored World-Folk music group, Rising Appalachia, have already had a career-defining year and it's the start of September. Sisters Leah Song and Chloe Smith have led the band to new heights in 2019; releasing their much-anticipated LP Leylines which was met with high praise from fans and critics alike. Today, the band released the official video for the song “Cuckoo” via Billboard Magazine, who called the song a “perception changer” that “channels their southern roots.” Next week, the band will showcase at AMERICANAFEST in Nashville, TN before kicking off a two month Leylines release tour in Telluride, CO on Sept. 2o. 

Gregg Allman's Debut Solo Album LAID BACK To Be Reissued With Rarities
by Tori Hartshorn - Jul 12, 2019


A few months after the Allman Brothers Band released their revered fourth studio album Brothers And Sisters, legendary frontman, vocalist, pianist Gregg Allman stepped out on his own with his masterful debut solo album Laid Back. Co-produced by Allman along with Johnny Sandlin, the collection of songs was a creative outlet where he was able to assume full control and explore his varying influences, including rhythm and blues and soul music. Exemplified by the album title's relaxed approach, the songs were a departure from his band's guitar-heavy sound in favor of gospel-tinged organs, slower tempos and a choir, all of which beautifully buoyed Allman's soulful, and at times, mournful vocals.

Rising Appalachia Announce Two-Month North America Tour
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 7, 2019


 Rising Appalachia, America's new favorite World-Folk musicians, have already had a career-defining year, and it's not yet July. Sisters Leah Song and Chloe Smith have already led the band to new heights in 2019; releasing their much-anticipated LP Leylines to praise from fans and critics alike.

Rising Appalachia Releases LEYLINES, Produced By Joe Henry
by Tori Hartshorn - May 3, 2019


Sisters Leah Song and Chloe Smith, known musically as Rising Appalachia, are proud to release their new album, Leylines. Click here to purchase/stream.

YouTube Announces New and Returning Slate; To Make All New Series' Free with Adds
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 3, 2019


YouTube today announced that all of its forthcoming original series and specials will soon be available for fans around the world to watch for free with ads- just like they enjoy everything else on the platform. In addition, YouTube unveiled a new and returning slate of original series and specials focused on music, learning and personalities that will all be free with ads, including seasons 1 and 2 of “Cobra Kai” beginning this fall. The announcements were made on stage today at YouTube's annual Brandcast event by Chief Business Officer Robert Kyncl.

Dallas Black Dance Theatre Returns To New York For Sixth Season With Three New York Premieres
by Julie Musbach - Apr 15, 2019


Dallas Black Dance Theatre (DBDT) returns to New York City for its sixth season on May 2-3, 2019 in the Ailey Citigroup Theater, located at 405 West 55th Street, New York, NY. The series entitled Spirit of Now showcases three New York premieres of works that encompass the theme by choreographers Juel D. Lane, Tommie-Waheed Evans, and Claude Alexander III, as well as the iconic works of Elisa Monte & David Brown and Christopher L. Huggins. The presenting sponsor for the series is American Airlines.

Northern Stage Announces 2019-20 Season: THE SOUND OF MUSIC, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2019


Northern Stage announces its 2019-20 Season, a season of plays that thematically reflect on the past to move into a more positive future. The company's 23rd Season will feature two world premieres by women writers, non-traditional casting in classic plays, and an overall season more diverse and reflective of the world. "Northern Stage continues to evolve from a local theater with a regional impact to a regional theater with a national impact," says Northern Stage Producing Artistic Director and Director of the BOLD Theater Women's Leadership Circle Carol Dunne. "New Works Now and the BOLD Circle enable us to nurture work by emerging artists and women writers. The diverse voices on stage this season elevate our work and challenge us to change lives by including the stories of humanity that are often overlooked and rarely told."

Rising Appalachia Drops New Single via Paste, Announces New Tour Dates
by Tori Hartshorn - Mar 20, 2019


Sisters Leah and Chloe Smith, known musically as Rising Appalachia, are proud to debut a live performance video of the second single 'Cuckoo' from their new full-length album Leylines, releasing May 3rd, 2019. Paste Magazine calls the track 'upbeat and sturdy...rustic Appalachian music revamped for 2019.' Listen here. The studio version of 'Cuckoo' will be released on Friday, but fans can pre-save the track on Spotify here. In February of this year, the band released 'Harmonize' as the first single, which was premiered by Rolling Stone.

Rising Appalachia to Release 'Leylines'
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 14, 2019


Sisters Leah and Chloe Smith, known musically as Rising Appalachia, are proud to announce their new full-length album Leylines, releasing May 3rd, 2019, and the album's first single “Harmonize” releasing today. Leylines, the band's seventh studio album, was produced byJoe Henry—the album title alluding to the concept of invisible lines believed to stretch around the world between sacred spaces, bonded by a spiritual and magnetic presence. That deep sense of connection is key to understanding Rising Appalachia as a whole. The video for “Harmonize”, the first single from Leylines, premiered today at Rolling Stone.  'We wrote 'Harmonize' as a love song and a rite of passage into a higher form of that love,” Rising Appalachia note. “It's about the calling forth of truth, inspiration, fantasy, and honesty from the depths of a person.” Rolling Stone says the track “highlights their brand of acoustic folk and the natural vocal interplay.” Watch/listen here. 

Shrimp Boys Present CITY NIGHTS
by BWW News Desk - Feb 13, 2019


Chicago's beloved sketch group, The Shrimp Boys, learn little lessons in the big city. For one night only at Union Hall, Wyatt Fair, David Brown, and Luke Taylor present sketches, videos, and an hour of shouting in unison about obscure pop culture.

SINGIN' IN THE RAIN Opens the 2019 Season at Woodbury's Arts Center of Cannon County
by Jeffrey Ellis - Jan 26, 2019


One of the silver screen's most popular musicals, Singin' in the Rain comes to the stage of Woodbury's Arts Center of Cannon County with all the trappings of a box office smash: memorable score, talented actors and enough technical razzle-dazzle to delight even the most discerning of theater-goers. Opening February 8 (and continuing through February 23) at ACCC, the stage musical stars Austin Jeffrey Smith, Lindsey Mapes Duggin and Daxton Patrick in the film roles immortalized by Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds and Donald O'Connor in the award-winning 1952 film version.

Shrimp Boys Present CITY NIGHTS
by Julie Musbach - Jan 24, 2019


Chicago's beloved sketch group, The Shrimp Boys, learn little lessons in the big city. For one night only at Union Hall, Wyatt Fair, David Brown, and Luke Taylor present sketches, videos, and an hour of shouting in unison about obscure pop culture.

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