BLUES MUSIC COVERAGE

Bombino Begins North American Tour This Weekend

Beginning this weekend at the Sasquatch Festival, Tuareg guitarist, singer, and songwriter Omara “Bombino” Moctar will tour North America with a full band. The performances will feature material from ... (more...)

Michael Bolton & Sugar Ray Among FOX & FRIENDS' Summer Concert Lineup

FOX & FRIENDS has announced their 'All American Summer' concert series lineup for 2013, beginning tomorrow with Michael Bolton in New York City. Check out the full list of upcoming performances below:... (more...)

Icona Pop Confirms Show Dates for 'The Iconic Tour'

Swedish pop duo Icona Pop are proud to announce they will be hitting the road later this year for their first ever headlining tour in the U.S. (more...)

The Moody Blues' Set to Release TIMELESS FLIGHT, 6/25

Universal Music Enterprises has announced that The Moody Blues' new definitive, career-spanning collection, TIMELESS FLIGHT, will now be released June 25 in both 17-disc and four-CD configurations. (more...)

Wynton Marsalis and Lincoln Center Orchestra to Play the Kimmel Center, 6/15

Led by legendary trumpeter, composer, and multitalented cultural phenomenon Wynton Marsalis, the versatile Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra celebrates the 25th anniversary of JLCO with Philadelphia pe... (more...)

Branchwater to Play 6/1 at Warner Theatre

Branchwater, a 5-piece blues/rock/jazz band from Northwest Connecticut will perform on Saturday, June 1 at 6pm in the Warner's Nancy Marine Studio Theatre. (more...)

Paul Allen and the Underthinkers Release Debut Album

Renowned philanthropist, Microsoft co-founder, and music veteran Paul Allen and his hard-working band the Underthinkers have completed their first album and major label debut, Paul Allen and The Under... (more...)

A FIERCE GREEN FIRE, Estonian National Ballet and More Set for Napa Valley Opera House, June 2013

The Napa Valley Opera House yesterday announced the following schedule of performances taking place throughout the month of June. (more...)

Dave Davies to Release I WILL BE ME Album, 6/4; Kicks Off Summer Tour in NY, 5/27

The man who forever changed the sound of rock 'n' roll when he invented distortion, Kink's legend Dave Davies, has recorded a brand new solo album of all original material! To be released on Cleopatra... (more...)

Museum of the City of New York Announces Folk Concert, 6/20

The Museum of the City of New York today announced a star-studded line-up of musicians and writers for a special concert to benefit the upcoming exhibition Folk City. The concert will be held at 8:00 ... (more...)

Members of Punk Rock Band X Speak About Ray Manzarek

It is with sad and heavy hearts that the members of the seminal punk rock band, X, pay tribute to their friend and mentor, Ray Manzarek. (more...)

Tickets Go on Sale 5/22 for Lincoln Center's MIDSUMMER NIGHT SWING

Tickets go on sale for Lincoln Center's Midsummer Night Swing starting Wednesday, May 22. Individual tickets are $17, which includes a dance lesson with a professional instructor followed by two sets ... (more...)

Pivot Multi-Arts Festival is Presented, 6/6 - 6/22

Pivot Arts launches a new celebration of innovative theater, music and dance in unique and often historic spaces from June 6 – 22, 2013 throughout Chicago's Uptown and Edgewater neighborhoods. The ina... (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...)

BWW Interviews: Deborah Boily Talks Cabaret, Career, and Concert

Deborah Boily is preparing for her cabaret performance of DEBORAH BOILY - ONE NIGHT ONLY. (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...)

Vy Higginsen's Gospel for Teens to Perform End-of-Semester Concerts, 5/18

Vy Higginsen's Gospel for Teens will present two special end-of-semester concerts for this acclaimed musical education program, offering instruction in forms of Gospel, Jazz and R&B music to local you... (more...)

Cody Simpson to Releases New Album SURFERS PARADISE, 7/16

Atlantic recording artist Cody Simpson has revealed details of his anticipated new album. 'SURFERS PARADISE' which follows the Australian-born pop star's 2012 debut, 'PARADISE' arrives everywhere on J... (more...)

The Almost to Begin Two Month Tour, 6/6

As the acclaimed rock group The Almost prepare to release their third album Fear Inside Our Bones on June 11 via Tooth & Nail/RED Distribution, the group has announced they'll kick off a U.S. headlini... (more...)

Peter Frampton to Kick Off 'Guitar Circus' Tour in Nashville, 5/28

Following the success of the 2011/2012 world tour celebrating the 35th Anniversary of his multi-platinum live album Frampton Comes Alive!, Peter Frampton is back on the road with Frampton's Guitar Cir... (more...)

The Almost to Launch U.S. Tour in Florida, 6/6

As the acclaimed rock group THE ALMOST prepare to release their third album FEAR INSIDE OUR BONES on June 11 via Tooth & Nail/RED Distribution, the group has announced they'll kick off a U.S. headlini... (more...)

20th Annual Telluride Blues and Brews Festival Announces Lineup

The 20th Annual Telluride Blues & Brews Festival proudly announced their 2013 festival lineup. Blues & Brews celebrates their twentieth year in Telluride, Colorado this year with headliners The Black ... (more...)

Centenary Stage to Host Ray Charles FOREVER RAY Tribute and Fundraiser, 6/15

The Centenary Stage Company will host a tribute to one of the most exciting musical artists of our time, Ray Charles, with 'Forever Ray', a stellar 13-piece lineup of powerhouse musicians. Members of ... (more...)

Icona Pop to Launch North American Tour in Arizona, 6/2

Swedish pop duo Icona Pop are proud to announce they will be hitting the road later this year for their first ever headlining tour in the U.S. In true girl power form, they will be taking Grammy award... (more...)

VIDEO: Robert Plant's 'Spoonful' Live

Robert Plant, of Led Zeppelin fame, has announced an upcoming tour featuring the Sensational Space Shifters, according to USA today. The tour will kick off June 20th and you can check out a preview of... (more...)