MOTOWN MUSIC COVERAGE

Singer/Songwriter JT Spangler Celebrates Release of First Full Length Album

Nashville-based soul-pop singer/songwriter JT Spangler (http://jtspangler.com/) celebrates the release of his album What's A Little Heartbreak, which seamlessly blends in the influences of Motown, Ste... (more...)

The Crystal Method Delays Release of Fifth Album

Brain surgery leads Grammy-nominated THE CRYSTAL METHOD to announce that they are delaying the release of their fifth studio album. (more...)

MOTOWN THE MUSICAL Original Broadway Cast Recording to Be Released 6/4

The original Broadway cast recording of “MOTOWN THE MUSICAL,” a show nominated for four TONY Awards, is to be released June 4, 2013, by Motown/Universal Music Enterprises (more...)

Diana Ross Comes to SHN Golden Gate Theatre, 8/6-7; Tickets on Sale 5/10

Northern California based Concert Promoter Rick Bartalini Presents announced today that the one and only Diana Ross will return to San Francisco's SHN Golden Gate Theatre August 6 & 7, 2013. Tickets g... (more...)

Creators of LES MISERABLES Among Recording Academy Honorees

Songwriters/performing artists Ashford & Simpson, GRAMMY-winning violinist Joshua Bell, , GRAMMY-winning creators of 'Les Misérables' — Alain Boublil, Herbert Kretzmer and Claude-Michel Schönberg — a... (more...)

Pacific Symphony to Kick Off 2013 Wavelength Festival, 8/22

As part of its 35th Anniversary Season initiatives, Pacific Symphony announced today the launch of a new musical endeavor, Wavelength Festival of Music, to be held this summer at the OC Fair & Event C... (more...)

KEM to Guest Host THE STEVE HARVEY MORNING SHOW, 5/8

Motown Artist KEM will take to the airwaves tomorrow, Wednesday, May 8 from 6:00am-10:00am EDT, as he takes on the role of special guest host of the Steve Harvey Morning Show as part of a week-long ce... (more...)

HIP HOP: HTE Docu-Series to Air on Tranquil Water's GoBe.TV

Recognizing the impact and importance that Hip Hop has had on the American musical scene and the world at large for the past 40 years, brand management company Tranquil Water NY, Inc. presents the gro... (more...)

THE MIDTOWN MEN to Perform at The Palace, 5/17

The Midtown Men, which features Four Stars from the Original Broadway Cast of Jersey Boys, make a stop on their nation-wide tour at Stamford's Palace Theatre on Friday, May 17th at 8 p.m. (more...)

Diana Ross to Return to PPAC, 8/11; Tickets on Sale 4/26

The one and only Diana Ross will be making summer nights red hot as she returns to the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) on Sunday, August 11, 2013 at 7P. (more...)

Warner Bros. Records Celebrates Record Store Day with Limited Edition Releases in Store

Record Store Day is upon us TODAY and Warner Bros. Records, an Official sponsor has a plethora of Limited Edition releases in store - literally! (more...)

Seattle Singer/Songwriter Tess Henley to Release New Album, 5/7

Award-winning Seattle singer and songwriter Tess Henley will release her new album “High Heels & Sneakers,” May 7 on iTunes, and her album release show is set for May 31 at The Columbia City Theater, ... (more...)

Warner Bros. Records Announce 'Record Store Day', 4/20

Record Store Day is upon us this Saturday and Warner Bros. Records, an Official sponsor has a plethora of Limited Edition releases in store - literally! (more...)

The Devil Makes Three, Kansas and More Set for Ridgefield Playhouse, Now thru July 2013

The Ridgefield Playhouse has announced its upcoming music acts, now through July 2013. Details below! (more...)

All-4-One, THE SOUND OF MUSIC and More Set for SCERA Shell's 2013 Summer Season

The SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre turns 29 years old this year and will celebrate with a 2013 summer season under the stars packed with concerts, musicals, outdoor movies and the 8th Annual Celebrity vo... (more...)

The Devil Makes Three, Kansas and More Set for Ridgefield Playhouse, Now thru July 2013

The Ridgefield Playhouse has announced its upcoming music acts, now through July 2013. Details below! (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...)

Hyper Crush Releases New Single VISIONS OF COLECO

Electro/hip-hop/pop trio HYPER CRUSH has returned to the music scene with a new single 'Visions Of Coleco.' The gritty trap banger--their first new music in over a year--is available now at iTunes. Th... (more...)

Republic Records Names Frank Arigo SVP of Marketing

REPUBLIC RECORDS is proud to announce the promotion of Frank Arigo to Senior Vice President of Marketing as announced today by Executive Vice President of Marketing Jim Roppo . Since 2010, Mr. Arigo h... (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...)

Timberlake, Lauper & More Set for IN PERFORMANCE AT THE WHITE HOUSE, 4/16

As part of their “In Performance at the White House” series, the President and First Lady will invite music legends and contemporary major artists to the White House for a celebration of Memphis Soul ... (more...)

Mary Wilson of The Supremes Comes to Las Vegas' Orleans Showroom, 5/11-12

Singer, writer and legendary entertainer Mary Wilson comes to the Suncoast Showroom May 11 and 12. (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...)

Legendary Singer-Songwriter Smokey Robinson to Release Duets Album In Fall of 2013

Legendary Motown icon and Grammy award-winning songwriter, Smokey Robinson, has signed a record deal with Verve Music Group. Robinson was signed to the label by its Chairman, David Foster, to release ... (more...)

Boca Do Rio, Renaud Garcia-Fons and More Set for Yoshi's San Francisco Through April 2013

Yoshi's San Francisco has announced its events through Apr 30, 2013. Yoshi's San Francisco Live Music & Restaurant is located at 1330 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, Calif. (more...)