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HOT DISH: Jaron and the Long Road to Love's Country Music Journey Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 5:16AM( CMT Hot Dish is a weekly feature written by veteran columnist Hazel Smith. Author of the cookbook, Hazel's Hot Dish: Cookin' With Country Stars , she also hosts CMT's Southern Fried Flicks With Hazel Smith and shares her recipes at CMT .com.)
Drummer and keyboardist Joe Wheelock finds Cleveland's diamonds and pearls Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 6:07AMJoe Wheelock, drummer and keyboardist from Perry, Ohio, who plays with bands Diamonds and Pearls and Charles, tells what it's like being a Cleveland musician.
Ray Bradbury musical premieres at the Edinburgh Fringe Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 6:55PMHE IS known for creating dystopian worlds of the future, but it will be a musical that returns legendary sci-fi author Ray Bradbury to global prominence.
Who are some of our most underappreciated singers? Here are a few of my favorites Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 3:24PMLISTING SLIGHTLY Who are some of our most underappreciated singers? Here are a few of my favorites By Don Effenberger | Friday, July 23, 2010 This is probably my most subjective list yet, but I wanted to call attention to a wide-ranging bunch of singers who haven’t got the respect they deserve. I welcome your nominees, too, for some of our many “underappreciated singers.”
Making music Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 9:07PMIt’s that time of year again when people spread out a blanket at the park, unfold a few beach chairs, and make themselves comfortable in anticipation of the weekly musical event sponsored by their local city.
Pasadena Playhouse to Present New Musical Dangerous Beauty in 2011 Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 3:29PMPasadena Playhouse, which recently emerged from Chapter 11 after nearly two months, has announced initial plans for its upcoming season.
Welcome to the Future—and it’s in 3-D Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 9:21AMRead the full story now.
Event: Little Red, Big Scary @ The Prince Bandroom, Melbourne (15/07/ 2010) Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 7:49PMLittle Red showcased songs off their forthcoming sophomore album to a sold out crowd, supported by Big Scary and Richie 1250 and the Brides of Christ
‘Dreamgirls’ to open at Starlight Theatre this week Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 7:56PMTo say composer Henry Krieger is grateful for “Dreamgirls” is an understatement. It was his first big hit on Broadway back in the ’80s, and then he worked on the Oscar-winning film in 2006.
ON THE RECORD: Frank Loesser's Centennial Compilation "Heart and Soul" and Follow That Girl Monday, July 12, 2010 @ 11:15PMHEART AND SOUL [Masterworks Broadway] Frank Loesser, who died of lung cancer on July 28, 1969, would have turned 100 on June 29. Various centennial offerings include "Heart and Soul: Celebrating the Unforgettable Songs of Frank Loesser."
ON THE RECORD: Frank Loesser's Centennial Compilation "Heart and Soul" and 'Follow That Girl' Monday, July 12, 2010 @ 4:08PMWe listen to "Heart and Soul," an anthology celebrating the Frank Loesser centennial, and the original cast album of Julian Slade's 1960 West End musical Follow That Girl.
Muny's Damn Yankees , with Kritzer, Stadlen, Charles, Kunze, Schworer, Begins July 12 Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 11:14PMLeslie Kritzer, the award-winning Broadway singing actress and cabaret performer who was most recently seen in the acclaimed revue Sondheim on Sondheim, plays the role of Gloria Thorpe in the St. Louis Muny's production of the classic musical Damn Yankees, which begins performances July 12 at the nation's oldest and largest outdoor theatre.
POKIN AROUND: The Rose behind the Pralle Lane bloom Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 2:29AMThe day begins at 4:30 a.m. with a gentle tapping on her hand. It's Baby, one of the two house cats, telling Rose Pohousky there's work to be done.
Joshua Henry Joins Broadway's Scottsboro Boys ; Domingo, Hicks and Most Vineyard Troupers Continue Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 3:29PMJoshua Henry, who created the "Favorite Son" military hero in Broadway's American Idiot , will star as one of the central figures in Broadway's The Scottsboro Boys this fall.
New York Production Listings Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 2:25PMThe following listings are not casting notices but instead reflect the best general information available about current casting assignments. Do your homework and use them wisely. Do not phone or visit casting directors' offices.
EXCLUSIVE: Muny's Damn Yankees to Feature Kritzer, Stadlen, Charles, Kunze, Reams and More Friday, July 2, 2010 @ 11:16PMLeslie Kritzer, the award-winning Broadway singing actress and cabaret performer who was most recently seen in the acclaimed revue Sondheim on Sondheim, will play the role of Gloria Thorpe in the St. Louis Muny's upcoming production of the classic musical Damn Yankees, which will begin performances July 12 at the nation's oldest and largest outdoor theatre.
Howard Mandel's freelance Urban Improvisation Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 3:27PMAmerica's great vernacular songwriter Frank Loesser was born 100 years ago today. To celebrate, cable tv network TCM is showing the film of his Pulitzer Prize winning musical How to Succeed In Business Without Really Trying , and Neptune's Daughter which features Loesser's evergreen duet "Baby It's Cold Outside" (see and hear below, I hope -- much Loesser material seems to have been removed from ...
POKIN AROUND: The Rose behind the Pralle Lane bloom Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 10:18AMThe day begins at 4:30 a.m. with a gentle tapping on her hand. It's Baby, one of the two house cats, telling Rose Pohousky there's work to be done.
Vista Spyder Creates Dynamic Digital Backdrop for Children's Worship Theater Monday, June 28, 2010 @ 9:24AMPHOENIX, AZ--(Marketwire - June 28, 2010) - When Trinity Baptist Church in Lake Charles, Louisiana built an impressive new Worship Theater for children, the facility was bound to be a magnet for kids aged Pre-K through fifth grade. The new church video equipment serves as a digital backdrop for Bible stories, bringing them to life with a Vista Spyder X20 image processor to create dynamic visuals.
Community calendar Thursday, June 17, 2010 @ 11:28AMPublished: Thursday, June 17, 2010 at 11:01 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, June 17, 2010 at 11:01 a.m. Crafty Moms workshop featuring handmade hair bows and custom bottle-cap necklaces, 4 p.m. today at the Grand Caillou Branch Library, 200 Badou Drive, Dulac.
Singer/songwriter brings unique sound to Capital City Thursday, June 17, 2010 @ 4:13AMSinger/songwriter Corey Smith is no longer worried about keeping up with the Joneses. He just wants to play his music and treat his fans to a show where they are guaranteed to have a good time.
Theater events this week Wednesday, June 16, 2010 @ 9:37PMPROFESSIONAL THEATERSARASOTA"BEEHIVE, THE '60s MUSICAL": A walk down memory lane for fans of
Marking another post-divorce Father's Day Wednesday, June 16, 2010 @ 1:53PMI had my young sons sit on the couch with me five years ago, each of them tucked neatly at my side. I remember thinking that if I can just sustain a glimmer of a smile, then the announcement that our family is breaking apart can be over, and the healing will begin. Why can't it ever be that simple.
EUR on the Scene: Boppin’ and Rocking at Playboy Jazz Festival Wednesday, June 16, 2010 @ 8:54AM*Los Angeles – A festive, upbeat party mood was the norm during the 32nd Annual Playboy Jazz Festival presented in cooperation with the L.A. Philharmonic Association, June 12-13, 2010. The festival was held at the historic Hollywood Bowl. I couldn’t make it to the Bowl in time to see the opening act, El Dorado High [...]
Soundtracks of Life | Vandevander and Damen Banks each roll out a personal creation for the Tulsa scene Wednesday, June 16, 2010 @ 4:31AMOften, the reason we really connect with music or a specific artist is because we can personally identify with the song -- be it the lyrics or the music itself. Perhaps it's because music is the purest form of self-expression or because it's such a visceral form of communication. Whatever the case,... By G.K. Hizer.
Community calendar Tuesday, June 15, 2010 @ 11:28AMPublished: Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 7:41 a.m.
Must look good in leather - singing optional Thursday, June 10, 2010 @ 4:44PMThere is an interesting trend that’s been going on for a few years in the American music business, which seems to be gaining lots of steam now as the recording industry struggles for its final gasps of air, hoping that somewhere out there is the act that will catapult the industry back into financial health. more...
Arlen's 'Life Begins at 8:40' in Stores June 8; Baldwin, Luker, Glover, Oscar, Prince and More Sing Tuesday, June 8, 2010 @ 4:39PMThe starry new studio cast album of the 1934 Harold Arlen-Ira Gershwin-Yip Harburg revue, Life Begins at 8:40, is in stores June 8 from the PS Classics label, the company dedicated to the heritage of Broadway and the American popular song.
Star-Dusted Tunes, Out for a Moonwalk Monday, June 7, 2010 @ 5:52PMThe Lyrics & Lyricists series honored singer-songwriter Hoagy Carmichael with a pop-jazz septet playing open-ended vintage jazz style inflected with ragtime and Dixieland.
Mavis Staples Tells All About Her New Album With Wilco's Jeff Tweedy Monday, June 7, 2010 @ 8:15AMPhoto by Spencer Tweedy In her 60-year career, gospel/soul legend Mavis Staples has worked with countless big names, including Bob Dylan, Prince, Ray Charles, Curtis Mayfield, the Band, and Booker T. & the MG's. Now she can add another name to that impressive list: Jeff Tweedy . The Wilco frontman not only produced her latest album, You Are Not Alone , but wrote a handful of songs for her ...
'Treme' explained: 'All on a Mardi Gras Day' Sunday, June 6, 2010 @ 10:11PMDecoding HBO's post-Katrina drama.
The 50 Greatest Sports Songs of All Time (With Video) Sunday, June 6, 2010 @ 2:33PMSports-related songs usually fall into one of three categories: 1) Hollywood Sports song. 2) Fan Sports songs. 3) Songs sung by Athletes. (Curiously enough, only two from the third category made the list.) The Hollywood category usually comes from a sports-themed movie. How good the movie is and how well the song meshes with it will determine if it becomes a classic or not. The Fan category is ...
DCHS Class of 2010 reflects on past, looks to future Wednesday, June 2, 2010 @ 9:49AMOn Sunday, seniors of the Dyer County Class of 2010 were rewarded for their years of hard work as they received their diplomas during the Dyer County High School 2010 graduation ceremony. Friends and...
Sragow Gets Reel: Homage to Dennis Hopper Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 6:59PMAs a director, Dennis Hopper changed Hollywood. As an actor and a counterculture hero, he cut a figure that stood for freedom and an unpredictable new kind of rugged individualism.
New York Production Listings Saturday, May 29, 2010 @ 8:26PMThe following listings are not casting notices but instead reflect the best general information available about current casting assignments. Do your homework and use them wisely. Do not phone or visit casting directors' offices.
Life Begins at 8:40 Web Sales Begin May 25; Luker, Glover, Oscar, Prince and More Sing Arlen - Playbill.com Tuesday, May 25, 2010 @ 5:10PMThe starry new studio cast album of the 1934 Harold Arlen-Ira Gershwin-Yip Harburg revue Life Begins at 8:40 is shipping from the website of PS Classics, the company dedicated to the heritage of Broadway and American popular song.
Lindy in the Sky With Amelia, Orville and Wilbur Sunday, May 23, 2010 @ 6:39PMDespite the talents and experience of its authors, “Take Flight,” a musical collage about American aviation pioneers, remains earthbound and conventional.
Mose Allison breaks out of his groove - a bit Sunday, May 23, 2010 @ 2:31AMMose Allison has stuck to his guns throughout a recording career that spans 53 years. Even as rock stars such as Keith Richards, Pete Townshend, Eric Clapton, Ray Davies and Van Morrison praised his genius and noted his influence, the Tippo, Miss.-born... Mose Allison - Pete Townshend - Eric Clapton - Ray Davies - Van Morrison
Turn on the lights for 'Spider-Man' – maybe Sunday, May 23, 2010 @ 1:04AMWill the fall Broadway season finally be "Spider-Man" time? That's the leading question as the first half of the 2010-2011 theater year begins to come into focus.
New York Production Listings Saturday, May 22, 2010 @ 3:30PMThe following listings are not casting notices but instead reflect the best general information available about current casting assignments. Do your homework and use them wisely. Do not phone or visit casting directors' offices.
All eyes on LeBron Watch Saturday, May 22, 2010 @ 12:10AMMIAMI - Doc Rivers knows his Boston Celtics aren't the NBA's biggest story right now. Take a back seat, Celtics, despite being on the cusp of another trip to the NBA finals. Same for you, defending champ Lakers. The Magic and Suns, well, they're basketball afterthoughts right now as well.
By Samantha Steinberg Saturday, May 22, 2010 @ 12:03AMA beach ball is passed through the overflowing crowd in the Tabernacle, but the symbolic gesture is only the beginning of the connection Ben Folds is about to inspire in the audience. The grand piano is wheeled out.
NBA: Wait is on for free agency, Lakers-Celtics finals Friday, May 21, 2010 @ 11:02PMMIAMI — Doc Rivers knows his Boston Celtics aren't the NBA's biggest story right now.
Videos of the Week: Justin Bieber Bumps His Head, Lady Gaga Eats Barbies, Muse Debuts 'Neutron' Friday, May 21, 2010 @ 6:18PMIn this week's 10 viral videos that had everyone buzzing: Justin Bieber bumps his head, Lady Gaga takes a bite out of Barbie, Muse debuts its "Neutron Star Collision" from the latest "Twilight" movie, Janelle Monae busts a move, and more.
NBA Capsules: LeBron to Mavs? Web-savvy fans trying to help Thursday, May 20, 2010 @ 5:49PMDALLAS — LeBron James in a Dallas Mavericks uniform? It’s already happening — on the Internet. Mavs fans are the latest to do their part to woo the NBA superstar to their city by launching the website lebrontothemavs.com.
NASHVILLE SKYLINE: Alan Jackson Steps Up to Help Coal Miners' Families Thursday, May 20, 2010 @ 4:56PMYou would think the general state of coal mining in this country and the situation of the miners themselves would call out for songwriters and singers to address this important social issue -- as has been done many times in the past.
LeBron watch trumps NBA playoffs Thursday, May 20, 2010 @ 3:44PMWith the Celtics and Lakers up 2-0 in the conference finals and three of the previous four series ending in sweeps, there seems to be more interest in waiting for the free-agency window to open
'Scottsboro Boys' Will Dance Into Broadway's Lyceum; Guthrie Run Is for "Calibration" Wednesday, May 19, 2010 @ 4:34PMThe Scottsboro Boys, John Kander and Fred Ebb's dark musical about racial injustice in the segregated Depression-era South, will play Broadway's Lyceum Theatre starting in October, producer Barry Weissler confirmed to Playbill.com.
'Blackbird' takes unflinching look at illicit sex Wednesday, May 19, 2010 @ 1:54PMCompelling cast tackles edgy play at Everyman Theatre There is no connection between David Harrower's unnerving play "Blackbird" and the Beatles hit of that name. The author borrowed the title on an impulse after hearing something else entirely — a jazz version of the old song "Bye, Bye Blackbird." Still, bits of the lyrics from that Beatles' tune come easily to mind as the 2005 play unfolds in ...
CD/DOWNLOAD/ALBUM: Vocalist Gregory Porter's "Water" Now Available on Motema Music Tuesday, May 18, 2010 @ 12:25PMWith a voice that can caress or confront, embrace or exhort, Gregory Porter exhibits such an incredible degree of vocal mastery that no less a jazz luminary than Wynton Marsalis has gone on record to call him "a fantastic young singer," which makes the fact that Water (out now from Motema Music) is his recording debut even more impressive...