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Guitarist Pete McCann's PAY FOR IT ON THE OTHER SIDE Album Set for July 20 Release by McCannic Music
by Macon Prickett - May 30, 2018


Pete McCann's trademark infusion of postbop jazz with roots-rock grit and energy reaches a new peak with the guitarist-composer's July 20 release of 'Pay for It on the Other Side' (McCannic Music). McCann's sixth album, and his third with the quintet of alto saxophonist John O'Gallagher, pianist/keyboardist Henry Hey, bassist Matt Clohesy, and drummer Mark Ferber, packs a hefty punch that emphasizes the confrontational aspect implied by its name.

Music Mountain's Sixth Season Continues With Shanghai String Quartet Perofmring Beethoven Cycle Program #2
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2018


Music Mountain, America's longest running summer chamber music festival, is off to a roaring start as it continues its extraordinary 89th season! The Shanghai String Quartet returns to perform Beethoven Quartet Cycle Program #2 on Sunday, June 17 (3pm) - a not-to-be-missed concert event! The favorite Twilight Series begins on Saturday, June 16th (6:30pm) with a VIP Opening Night featuring the two-time Grammy Award Winner,Ted Nash Quartet playing the rich and colorful sounds of jazz! Concerts are scheduled through September 23.

Music Mountain Presents Ted Nash Quartet
by Julie Musbach - May 21, 2018


Music Mountain, America's longest running summer chamber music festival, is off to a roaring start as it continues its extraordinary 89th season! The favorite Twilight Series begins on Saturday, June 16th (6:30pm) with a VIP Opening Night featuring the two-time Grammy Award Winner, Ted Nash Quartet playing the rich and colorful sounds of jazz! Concerts are scheduled through September 23.

Birdland Presents Karrin Allyson And More Week Of 4/23
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 13, 2018


Birdland will kick-off their great week of programming with the following acts:

Birdland Presents The Tristano Project and More Week of March 26
by Julie Musbach - Mar 16, 2018


The Tristano Project, Emilio Solla y La Inestable de Brooklyn, JayCee Driesen 'Born To Sing', and more head to Birdland the week of March 26!

Birdland Jazz Club Announces April 2018 Schedule
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2018


Birdland will kick-off their exciting month of programming with the following acts:

Monterey Jazz Festival Announces 2018 Next Generation Jazz Festival Results
by Julie Musbach - Mar 13, 2018


Monterey Jazz Festival is proud to announce the results of the annual Next Generation Jazz Festival.

Constantine Maroulis, 'The Donny Nova Band', and More to Appear at Birdland in March
by Julie Musbach - Feb 15, 2018


Birdland Jazz Club announces March 2018 schedule featuring Steps Ahead Meets Soulbop, Cyrus Chestnut Quartet, Jane Bunnett and Maqueque, Steve Smith 'Groove: Blue' Organ Trio, The Tristano Project, Laila Biali, Cynthia Sayer, Corcoran Holt, Anita Gillette, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, and more!

Brian Downey's Alive and Dangerous Returns to Nell's Jazz & Blues for Fleadh Week
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 10, 2018


Thin Lizzy drum legend Brian Downey and his new band Alive And Dangerous are delighted to announce that they will be coming back to Nell's Jazz & Blues to perform as part of the London Fleadh week.

LOVE WINS to Benefit the Ana Márquez-Greene Scholarship Fund
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2017


The Love Wins! concert will feature Matt Wilson's Christmas Tree-O with DownBeat and JazzTimes poll winning drummer Matt Wilson, Paul Sikivie on bass and Jeff Lederer on saxophone, as well as an all-star group featuring Grammy-nominated vocalist Ren Marie, Grammy Award winner Bill Charlap on piano, Grammy-nominated bassist Rufus Reid and Grammy-nominated saxophonist Jimmy Greene , who is WCSU co-coordinator of Jazz Studies and associate professor of Music. The event is hosted by the WCSU Department of Music.

Circus Oz Collaborates with the Best Rock Band in the World
by BWW News Desk - Dec 6, 2017


Artistic Director Rob Tannion is creating an original circus rock opera with Berlin's Prince and Princess of art rock and Europop, Otto & Astrid from the band Die Roten Punkte, featuring the evocative physicality of Circus Oz acrobats.

Circus Oz Collaborates with the Best Rock Band in the World
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2017


Artistic Director Rob Tannion is creating an original circus rock opera with Berlin's Prince and Princess of art rock and Europop, Otto & Astrid from the band Die Roten Punkte, featuring the evocative physicality of Circus Oz acrobats.

Nardis Jazz Club Slates November 2017 Lineup
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2017


Nardis Jazz Club has announced its upcoming shows (www.nardisjazz.com). Rezervasyonlariniz icin PAZAR haric hergun saat 15.30'dan itibaren kulubu arayabilirsiniz. L tfen programda olabilecek de i iklikler i in g ncellenmi web sayfam z ziyaret ediniz.

Nardis Jazz Club Slates November 2017 Lineup
by BWW News Desk - Oct 24, 2017


Nardis Jazz Club has announced its upcoming shows (www.nardisjazz.com). Rezervasyonlariniz icin PAZAR haric hergun saat 15.30'dan itibaren kulubu arayabilirsiniz. L tfen programda olabilecek de i iklikler i in g ncellenmi web sayfam z ziyaret ediniz.

PBS Kids' Launches Season 11 of CYBERCHASE with Halloween-Themed Episode
by BWW News Desk - Oct 23, 2017


The CyberSquad is back-and so is the Hacker! THIRTEEN's Emmy Award-winning series CYBERCHASE continues to explore the intersection of math and the environment with playful storylines involving energy and water conservation, green roofs, pollution, renewable resources, data collection, measurement, spatial sense, estimation and more in Season 11, premiering Monday, October 23 on PBS KIDS (check local listings).

PBS Kids' Launches Season 11 of CYBERCHASE with Halloween-Themed Episode
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 18, 2017


The CyberSquad is back-and so is the Hacker! THIRTEEN's Emmy Award-winning series CYBERCHASE continues to explore the intersection of math and the environment with playful storylines involving energy and water conservation, green roofs, pollution, renewable resources, data collection, measurement, spatial sense, estimation and more in Season 11, premiering Monday, October 23 on PBS KIDS (check local listings).

Thin Lizzy's Brian Downey Adds Alive and Dangerous London Concert
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 12, 2017


Due to exceptional demand Brian Downey's ALIVE AND DANGEROUS add a second London date at the Nells Jazz & Blues in London on Saturday 25th November.

Thin Lizzy's Brian Downey Confirms Alive and Dangerous London Concert
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 18, 2017


Brian Downey, known to millions of rock fans as the original drummer of Thin Lizzy, will perform a rare concert at Nells Jazz & Blues in London on Friday 24th November with his new band Brian Downey's ALIVE AND DANGEROUS

BIGSOUND Festival Announces Program and Timetable
by BWW News Desk - Aug 14, 2017


In case you weren't excited enough for your yearly live music pilgrimage to Brisbane's Fortitude Valley Live Music Precinct for a sensory overload of music, BIGSOUND Festival has shown all its cards, dropping all the tools you need today to choose your own sonic adventure. 

Dan Wilson's 'Re-Covered' out Today via Big Deal Media, Tour Dates Announced
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 4, 2017


Today, August 4, Dan Wilson releases Re-Covered, a unique album that finds the Grammy-winning songwriter reinterpreting songs from his storied career that he wrote for and with other artists like Adele, Chris Stapleton, The Dixie Chicks and even his own band Semisonic.

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