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Stray Cat Lee Rocker Hits Montalvo Stage 3/9
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2018


Montalvo Arts Center continues its acclaimed Carriage House Concert Series with a rollicking solo appearance by Lee Rocker, co-founder of the famed rockabilly band The Stray Cats. Rocker made his mark standing on, spinning, and rocking out on his giant upright bass, prompting the Orange County Weekly to declare "there has never been a rock 'n' roll bass player more fun to watch in concert." With the Grammy-nominated The Stray Cats, which has sold over 10 million albums and garnered an astounding 23 gold and platinum certified records worldwide, Rocker recorded hits including "Stray Cat Strut," "(She's) Sexy +17," and "Rock This Town," listed by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as one of the songs that shaped rock 'n' roll. Rocker has also played and recorded with musical legends including Carl Perkins, Scotty Moore, Wanda Jackson, Levon Helm, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, among others. Rocker will perform 8pm, March 9 at the Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Rd., Saratoga. For tickets ($54 Reserved, $60 Premier) and more information the public may visit montalvoarts.org or call 408-961-5858.  

Brian Setzer Announces ROCKABILLY RIOT! U.S. Summer Tour
by Macon Prickett - Feb 12, 2018


Ain't nothing like the sizzling sound of rockabilly, and BRIAN SETZER always amps it up with his rockin' style and guitar assault to leave audiences smiling. Beginning June 1 in Santa Ynez, CA, the iconic guitarist, songwriter, vocalist and three-time Grammy Award-winner will kick off his 2018 'ROCKABILLY RIOT!' Summer Tour. The U.S. dates will hit Sacramento, Napa, Austin, Tulsa, Atlanta, Charleston and Atlantic City, among other markets, before wrapping June 24 in the Boston area at the Lowell Summer Music Series Outdoors (see the full itinerary below). Tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, February 16 at10:00am, local time. 

Billboard Chart-Topping Jazz Vocalist Anna Danes Soars On FIND YOUR WINGS
by Tori Hartshorn - Dec 18, 2017


Billboard Chart-Topping Jazz Vocalist Anna Danes Soars On FIND YOUR WINGS

AT&T DIRECTV First Ever Provider to Broadcast Live 4K HDR Content w/ NHL and Much More
by Tori Hartshorn - Dec 14, 2017


AT&T DIRECTV First Ever Provider to Broadcast Live 4K HDR Content w/ NHL and Much More

The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra Surveys The Original Swing Band Hits Of The '30s & '40s As Well As The Jump-Jive Swing Revival Of The 1990s
by Robert Diamond - Dec 9, 2017


The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra (KSO) Lindy hops back to two Swing Eras for it's November 18th show at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center. Experience true blasts from the past as the KSO's 18-piece swing band provides a history lesson with the authentic sounds of the original Swing Era (1931-1943); followed the crazy jump tunes of the 1990s revival featuring the 10-piece Covington Devou-Doo Daddies. Learn how the depression, world conflict, and the need for diversion came together to generate the great American musical genre known as Swing.

Brian Setzer Brings Holiday Swing to The Granada Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 7, 2017


The Granada Theatre Concert Series continues their holiday lineup with the return of Brian Setzer Orchestra's Christmas Rocks!, on Monday, December 18, 2017 at 8:00pm. The iconic guitarist, songwriter, vocalist and three-time Grammy-Award winner, Brian Setzer, and his 19-piece orchestra whip up a huge dose of retro holiday cheer this season with their Christmas Rocks! Tour. The acclaimed show also features music from their latest Christmas album, Rockin' Rudolph, their three other best-selling holiday albums, as well as original Brian Setzer hits.

Everett Bradley's Holidelic, Tyler Hilton & Kate Voegele Coming Up at Daryl's House Club
by BWW News Desk - Dec 1, 2017


Daryl's House Club has announced its upcoming performances in Pawling. Details below!

Support WhyHunger on Charitybuzz and Meet Hoda Kotb, Willie Nelson and More
by BWW News Desk - Nov 16, 2017


For the 8th year, WhyHunger and Charitybuzz have partnered to offer once-in-a-lifetime experiences and access, and signature merchandise, to raise funds to end hunger in the U.S. at charitybuzz.com/hungerthon.

Celebrate The Holiday Season On The Kimmel Center Cultural Campus
by Stephi Wild - Nov 16, 2017


The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts is celebrating the holiday season with a spectacular lineup of shows and activities across its Cultural Campus.

Celebrate the Season with LEGENDS IN CONCERT; Annual Holiday Show Returns
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2017


The legendary cast of Legends in Concert, the longest-running show in Las Vegas at Flamingo Las Vegas, will greet the season with the debut of its holiday show on Monday, Nov. 20. Just as the Radio City Rockettes have become synonymous with the holiday season in New York City, the annual holiday show at Legends in Concert has become part of the famous festivities in Las Vegas for both tourists and locals.

AMERIPOLITAN AWARDS Announce 2018 Awards Nominees
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 7, 2017


The countdown is officially on to February as nominees are announced today for the 2018 AMERIPOLITAN AWARDS! The fifth annual event honoring rockabilly, honky-tonk, western swing and outlaw music will take place in Memphis for the first time at the Guest House at Graceland February 10-13.

Paul Nelson, Grammy Winning Guitar Virtuoso & Johnny Winter Protege Announce Tour
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 6, 2017


Worldwide touring has always been a constant in his career. Nelson and his time with Winter was no different, performing and/or recording along side an array of today's top artists

The Brian Setzer Orchestra Announce New 12' Vinyl Single '25 Live!' for Record Store Day
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 30, 2017


The BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA--led by iconic guitarist, songwriter, vocalist and three-time Grammy-award-winner BRIAN SETZER--have announced their exclusive Black Friday Record Store Day release

Brian Setzer, Rev. Horton Heat & More Set for 2018 Ameripolitan Awards
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 17, 2017


GRAMMY-winning rockabilly bandleader Brian Setzer will receive the Ameripolitan Master Award at the 2018 Ameripolitan Music Awards, held for the first time in Memphis at Graceland's Guesthouse Hotel, Feb. 13, 2018.

TWIN PEAKS' Chrysta Bell Releases New Track; Makes Cafe Carlyle Debut
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 13, 2017


Today Chrysta Bell, revered Twin Peaks actress and longtime musical partner of David Lynch, releases a new track titled Undertow via AWAL/Kobalt Music Recordings.

TWIN PEAKS Actress Chrysta Bell Announces U.S. and European Tour Dates
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 19, 2017


Today Chrysta Bell, revered Twin Peaks actress and longtime musical partner of David Lynch, announces US and European tour dates. Chrysta Bell received widespread critical acclaim in the role of FBI Agent Tamara Preston in 2017's return of Twin Peaks on SHOWTIME.

TWIN PEAKS Star Chrysta Bell Makes Café Carlyle Debut this November
by BWW News Desk - Sep 12, 2017


Chrysta Bell, revered Twin Peaks actress and longtime musical partner of David Lynch, makes her Caf Carlyle debut, November 3. Chrysta Bell received widespread critical acclaim in the role of FBI Agent Tamara Preston in 2017's return of Twin Peaks on SHOWTIME, acting alongside Miguel Ferrer and David Lynch.

CASH IS KING at Ridgefield Playhouse This October
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 7, 2017


Nobody lived life like Johnny Cash, and nobody plays Johnny Cash like Cash is King!  Legendary country rebel Johnny Cash comes to life in the re-creation show "Cash Is King." The Man in Black became a musical icon with a career spanning half a century and countless hits, including "Folsom Prison Blues," "I Walk the Line," "Ring of Fire" and many more. 

Jazz Vocalist Anna Danes Makes NYC Club Debut Next Month
by BWW News Desk - Aug 25, 2017


Billboard chart-topping jazz vocalist Anna Danes will make her NYC club debut on September 16 at Club Bonafide.

The Brian Setzer Orchestra Comes to DPAC 11/26
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 17, 2017


Iconic guitarist, songwriter, vocalist and three-time Grammy-Award winner BRIAN SETZER and his 19-piece THE BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA have announced their 14th annual "Christmas Rocks! Tour," presented for the second consecutive year by SiriusXM. Hitting 30 cities, the holiday extravaganza will launch November 10 at the State Theatre in SETZER's adopted hometown of Minneapolis and wrap up December 28.  The show will perform at DPAC on Sunday, November 26, 2017.

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