THE SMITH CENTER MUSIC COVERAGE

Jared Smith Named President Of Ticketmaster North America

Ticketmaster, a Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. company, today announced the appointment of Jared Smith as the President of Ticketmaster North America. In this role, Smith is responsible for Ticketmas... (more...)

Insomniac Electric Daisy Carnival and More Highlight Las Vegas' Summer 2013 Festival Scene

Summer is quickly approaching, and Las Vegas, the world's top destination for entertainment, offers nothing short of the best concerts and shows. With performances from country superstar Brad Paisley ... (more...)

Carline Ray to Release Debut CD VOCAL SIDES, 6/4

Pioneering Jazz Musician Carline Ray will release her debut CD “Vocal Sides”, produced by her daughter, award-winning vocalist Catherine Russell, on Carlcat Records, June 4, 2013. (more...)

Will.I.Am & Justin Bieber Among Collaborations Announced for BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS

A star-studded lineup of the world's top-selling artists will come together to perform their biggest hits on “The 2013 Billboard Music Awards.” (more...)

CeeLo Green Among Presenters for 2013 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS

In addition to the fully loaded roster of talent slated to perform at “The 2013 Billboard Music Awards,” Cee-Lo Green, Shania Twain, Celine Dion, Kelly Rowland, Hayden Panettiere, Kid Rock, Chloe Grac... (more...)

Wolf Trap Adds Jill Scott to 2013 Summer Filene Center Season

Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter Jill Scott makes her Wolf Trap debut this summer on July 15. Tickets for this performance go on sale Saturday, May 18 at 10 am. (more...)

Quincy Jones, Elvis Costello and More Set for A GREAT NIGHT IN HARLEM at the Apollo Theater, 5/17

Join Quincy Jones, Elvis Costello nad more this Friday for the Jazz Foundation of America's A GREAT NIGHT IN HARLEM, on Friday, May 17th, 7:30 PM at the Apollo Theater. (more...)

Madonna to Be Honored w/ Top Touring Artist Award at 2013 BILLBOARDS

The 2013 Billboard Music Awards will be honoring Madonna with the Top Touring Artist Award for her 2012 MDNA tour. Madonna will take the stage to accept the prestigious award which recognizes the high... (more...)

Bang on a Can to Set Out on Simultaneous Tours to Europe, China and Mexico, May 2013

This May, Bang on a Can is producing three simultaneous international touring programs: in Europe featuring the renowned Bang on a Can All-Stars; in Beijing, China featuring the Shenzhen Symphony Orch... (more...)

Celebrated Guitarist Jason Vieaux Performs Two Concerts in New York and New Jersey, 5/3 & 5

Celebrated guitarist Jason Vieaux will perform two concerts in the New York area tonight, May 3 at 8pm presented by the New York City Classical Guitar Society at Baruch Performing Arts Center (55 Lexi... (more...)

2013 Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival Abounds with Music, Art & More, 6/7-16

The Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival, a production of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, is set to fulfill its mission of connecting the community to the arts this summer, June 7 - 16, 2013, in down... (more...)

Bang on a Can to Set Out on Simultaneous Tours to Europe, China and Mexico, May 2013

This May, Bang on a Can is producing three simultaneous international touring programs: in Europe featuring the renowned Bang on a Can All-Stars; in Beijing, China featuring the Shenzhen Symphony Orch... (more...)

Selena Gomez, Pitbull Among Line-Up for 2013 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS

Adding to the previously announced, star-studded roster of talent performing at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards, Pitbull, Christina Aguilera, Selena Gomez, The Band Perry, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis and ... (more...)

Daniel Sarcos to Host BILLBOARD LATIN MUSIC AWARDS on Telemundo, Today

The beautiful and talented "Queen of Grupero music," Ana Barbara; beloved telenovela leading man, Juan Soler and accomplished TV personality, Daniel Sarcos will share hosting duties at the 2013 Billbo... (more...)

HEAVEN & EARTH's New Album 'Dig' Available Now On Quarto Valley Records

HEAVEN & EARTH--guitarist STUART SMITH, singer JOE RETTA, bassist CHUCK WRIGHT, drummer RICHIE ONORI and keyboardist ED ROTH--has today (April 23) released their much anticipated new album DIG on Quar... (more...)

Daniel Sarcos to Host BILLBOARD LATIN MUSIC AWARDS on Telemundo, 4/25

The beautiful and talented "Queen of Grupero music," Ana Barbara; beloved telenovela leading man, Juan Soler and accomplished TV personality, Daniel Sarcos will share hosting duties at the 2013 Billbo... (more...)

Tracy Morgan to Host ABC's 2013 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS, 5/19

Actor and comedian Tracy Morgan, best known for his performances on “Saturday Night Live” and for his role on the hit series “30 Rock,” will host the star-studded 2013 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS airing li... (more...)

Stars Celebrate Quincy Jones & Sir Michael Caine at Las Vegas Gala

Some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry celebrated the 80 th birthday of Quincy Jones and Sir Michael Caine Saturday, April 13 at the 17 th annual Keep Memory Alive Power of Love Gala ... (more...)

OCCUPY THIS ALBUM, Occupy Wall Street-Inspired Compilation, Nominated for Indie Music Award

Occupy This Album: A compilation of music by, for and inspired by the Occupy Wall Street movement and the 99% was NOMINATED FOR “BEST COMPILATION ALBUM” By Independent Music Awards. (more...)

PLAY IT AGAIN: THE MUSIC OF ZOE SARNAK Comes to Joe's Pub Tonight

PLAY IT AGAIN: THE MUSIC OF ZOE SARNAK, a musical anthology of Sarnak's work, will have a one-night-only concert at Joe's Pub tonight, April 8, 2013. (more...)

Oliver 'Tuku' Mtukudzi to Drop New Album SARAWOGA, 5/21

Oliver Mtukudzi, affectionately called 'Tuku' by fans worldwide, has weathered storms with his sharp observations and gracious emphasis on the basic human experiences that unite us all: childhood and ... (more...)

Koussevitzky Foundations Announce Commission Winners

The Serge Koussevitzky Music Foundation in the Library of Congress and the Koussevitzky Music Foundation, Inc., have awarded commissions for new musical works to five composers. Jointly granting the c... (more...)

PLAY IT AGAIN: THE MUSIC OF ZOE SARNAK Comes to Joe's Pub, 4/8

PLAY IT AGAIN: THE MUSIC OF ZOE SARNAK, a musical anthology of Sarnak's work, will have a one-night-only concert at Joe's Pub on Monday, April 8, 2013. (more...)

Portland Cello Project, Cowboy Junkies, Kim Waters and More Set for Yoshi's San Francisco, Now thru 5/5

Yoshi's San Francisco has announced its updated calendar for the club and restaurant through May 5, 2013. Details below! (more...)

Rachael Yamagata Announces The Dealbreaker Heart Tour

Yamagata's set on the Dealbreaker Heart Tour will be stripped down and intimate, and will showcase her stunning songwriting and the raw emotional power of her songs. (more...)