American Blues Theater Names Ken Urban Recipient of the 2024 Blue Ink Award
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2024
American Blues Theater has announced the recipient of the 2024 Blue Ink Award is Ken Urban for his play The Conquered. As part of the award, Urban receives a $3,000 cash prize, a staged reading at American Blues Theater, and the opportunity to further develop his script with American Blues Theater.
Olivier Award-Winner Katie Brayben and Andrew Rannells Will Lead TAMMY FAYE on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2024
Initial casting has been announced for the Broadway production of the acclaimed musical TAMMY FAYE. Two-time Olivier Award winner Katie Brayben will recreate her Olivier Award-winning performance as Tammy Faye Bakker, and Tony Award nominee Andrew Rannells will reprise his Olivier-nominated performance as Jim Bakker. TAMMY FAYE will begin preview performances on October 19th and will officially open on November 14th, 2024 at Broadway's Palace Theater.
Pacific Opera Project Announces 2024-2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 21, 2024
Discover Pacific Opera Project's 2024-2025 season, featuring the LA premiere of RUSALKA, US premiere of LA SCUOLA DE' GELOSI, and a co-production of H.M.S. PINAFORE with Opera Las Vegas.
South Bend Symphony Presents A NIGHT AT THE OPERA This April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 6, 2024
Join the South Bend Symphony for A NIGHT AT THE OPERA on April 6, featuring beloved arias, duets, trios, and choruses from renowned composers. Enjoy performances by the South Bend Lyric Opera, Vesper Chorale, and soloists Anya Matanovič, Emanuel Cristian-Caraman, and Morgan Smith.
Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds to Release New Album 'Wild God' in August
by Michael Major - Mar 6, 2024
Produced by Cave and Warren Ellis, and mixed by David Fridmann, Cave began writing the album on New Year's Day 2023. With sessions at Miraval Studios in Provence, France and Soundtree Studios in London, England, the Bad Seeds added their unique alchemy, with additional performances from Colin Greenwood (bass) and Luis Almau.
Bailey Zimmerman Shares New Song 'Holy Smokes'
by Michael Major - Feb 23, 2024
Discover the latest release from Bailey Zimmerman with her new song 'Holy Smokes' out now. Learn more about this exciting new track! Zimmerman co-wrote the track with frequent collaborator, Austin Shawn, as well as Ben Stennis, Michael Tyler and Lauren Hungate.
Chris Stapleton Wins Two Awards At 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards
by Michael Major - Feb 6, 2024
10x GRAMMY-winner Chris Stapleton won two awards at last night's 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards: Best Country Solo Performance (“White Horse”) and Best Country Song (“White Horse”). This is Stapleton's fourth time winning Best Country Solo Performance, extending his record for the most wins ever in the category.
Spire Center For Performing Arts in Plymouth, MA Adds New Shows
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2024
The Spire Center for Performing Arts announced four new shows including comedian Paul Gilligan on April 5, New Orleans Style R&B and Blues group Fat City Band on May 3, six-time Grammy-nominated band Roomful of Blues plays on June 7, and Jerry Garcia tribute string band Deadgrass on August 3.