THE BLUE NOTE MUSIC COVERAGE

FLASH SPECIAL: Always - An Irving Berlin 125th Birthday Celebration

Today we are tipping our best top hat to one of Broadway and Hollywood's most significant songwriters, the one and only Irving Berlin, in honor of what would have been his 125th birthday this week. (more...)

Antoinette Montague to Perform at NY Baha'i Center, 5/14

Renowned jazz vocalist and recording artist Antoinette Montague (antoinettemontague.com) will perform at The NY Baha'i Center in Manhattan (53East 11th Street) on Tuesday, May 14, at 8 PM and 9:30 PM.... (more...)

The Recording Industry Association of America Adds Digital Streaming to Gold & Platinum Standards

The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) today announced the integration of streams to its historic Gold & Platinum (G&P) Program, the industry's premier award for recognizing artistic ach... (more...)

Award Winning TAKE 6 to Celebrate 25th Anniversary W/ World Tour

The most awarded a capella vocal group in history, Take 6, are celebrating their 25th Anniversary! (more...)

Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour Comes to Boulder Theater Today

Monterey Jazz Festival, world-renowned for its artistic excellence, sophisticated informality, and longstanding mission to create and support year-round jazz education and performance programs in loca... (more...)

Fitz And The Tantrums to Perform on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE, 5/8

The band will perform on the outdoor stage on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' on May 8. Tickets will be available via 1iota.com here. (more...)

Jeff Bridges and The Abiders Play Mesa Arts Center Tonight

After winning the Academy Award for his performance as 'Bad Blake' in Crazy Heart, the ever charismatic Jeff Bridges returns to play live to more popular and critical acclaim. (more...)

PALENKE SOULTRIBE Releases New Full-Length Album 'MAR' Today

Afro-Columbian electronic music pioneers PALENKE SOULTRIBE will release their new full-length album MAR today, April 9 on their own Soultribe Records. (more...)

Universal Music Group Announces Partnership w/ Shawn 'JAY Z' Carter's Roc Nation

Universal Music Group (UMG),the world's leading music company, and Roc Nation, the renowned entertainment company founded by Shawn 'JAY Z' Carter, announced today that they have entered into a multi-y... (more...)

Jazz Journalists Association Announces 2013 Awards Nominees

The Jazz Journalists Association has announced nominees in 37 categories for the 2013 JJA Jazz Awards, the non-profit professional organization's 17th annual celebration of excellence in musicianship ... (more...)

Motown Records & EMI Gospel Announce Joint Venture

Motown Records takes a giant step into the ever-expanding Gospel music field as the result of a joint venture partnership with EMI Gospel, creating a new label Motown Gospel. (more...)

VIDEO: The Hush Sound Talks First New Tracks in Five Years - 'Not A Stranger' and 'Scavengers'

In the video below, go behind the scenes with the Hush Sound as they talk about the road, Michael Jordan, and their first new music in 5 years! The band has just released two new tracks - 'Not a Stran... (more...)

Willie Nelson to Be Honored as Legacy Recordings' Artist Of The Month

As America prepares to commemorate the 80 th birthday of Willie Nelson on April 29 th, the country music icon will be celebrated as Artist of the Month for April, 2013 by Legacy Recordings, a division... (more...)

Vital Vox Festival Celebrates Power of the Human Voice at Roulette, 3/25-26

The Vital Vox Festival-an event that explores the myriad power of the human voice in its solo and ensemble forms across a multitude of genres-will take place at 8pm tonight, March 25 and tomorrow, Mar... (more...)

John Fogerty Closes Out SXSW With Special Performance Tonight

JOHN FOGERTY will close out SXSW this year on a high note with a special performance tonight, March 16 at 10:00 PM at the ACL Moody Theatre in Austin, Texas. (more...)

Jeff Bridges and The Abiders to Play Mesa Arts Center, 4/18

After winning the Academy Award for his performance as 'Bad Blake' in Crazy Heart, the ever charismatic Jeff Bridges returns to play live to more popular and critical acclaim. (more...)

John McLaughlin to Kick Off 2013 'Now Here This' US Tour in Durham, 6/11

World-renowned guitarist John McLaughlin, announces his first U.S. tour in three years, set for this June. The tour will begin June 11th in Durham, NC and will hit Asheville, DC, Bethlehem, Boston and... (more...)

JOHN FOGERTY To Close Out SXSW With Special Performance, 3/16

JOHN FOGERTY will close out SXSW this year on a high note with a special performance Saturday, March 16 at 10:00 PM at the ACL Moody Theatre in Austin, Texas. (more...)

MTV ARTISTS TO WATCH Presents Twenty One Pilots 2013 Tour

Fueled By Ramen recording group and MTV Artist to Watch twenty one pilots (twentyonepilots.MTV.com) have announced details of a major headlining run deemed the 'Trip For Concerts Spring 2013' tour, pr... (more...)

The Beatles, Led Zeppelin and More Featured in La Mirada Theatre's MARCH MADNESS, Beginning Today

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts presents three unforgettable musical experiences during the month of March (not to mention our previously announced ONSTAGE performances of the Tony Award-win... (more...)

Loyola University's Jazz Underground Features ALL-STAR JAM Tonight

The 'All-Star Jam' at Loyola University New Orleans tonight, Feb. 28 will bring together some of New Orleans' most innovative jazz artists in celebration of the historic jam session tradition. (more...)

Bill Evans' Soulgrass and Guests Play The Blue Note, Now thru 3/3

Bill Evans' Soulgrass returns to the Blue Note this February/March for a week of shows with a star-studded lineup and all-star band audiences have come to expect from this Stellar genre-bending group.... (more...)

MTV Presents TWENTY ONE PILOTS 'Trip For Concerts Spring 2013' Tour

Fueled By Ramen recording group and MTV Artist to Watch twenty one pilots (twentyonepilots.MTV.com) have announced details of a major headlining run deemed the 'Trip For Concerts Spring 2013' tour, pr... (more...)

Loyola University's Jazz Underground to Feature ALL-STAR JAM, 2/28

The 'All-Star Jam' at Loyola University New Orleans Feb. 28 will bring together some of New Orleans' most innovative jazz artists in celebration of the historic jam session tradition. (more...)

Saxophonist and Composer Tim Green Releases Debut Album SONGS FROM THIS SEASON

Whether your source is the Bible or the Byrds, the notion is the same: 'To everything there is a season.' On his debut as a leader, Songs From This Season, alto saxophonist and composer Tim Green reco... (more...)