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Nile Rodgers & Chic to perform at 2018 Grammy Celebration

January 16, 2018 TRR News Music, Music News

Nile Rodgers (three-time GRAMMY^®winner) & CHIC are scheduled to perform at the exclusive 2018 GRAMMY Celebration^®—the Recording Academy^™‘s official after-party following the 60th Annual GRAMMY Awards^®. The Celebration will also feature a performance by GRAMMY-nominated saxophonist Jimmy Greene and members of the GRAMMY Camp^®—Jazz Session and a DJ set by Brendan Fallis. After-party guests will be treated to a “Diamond Jubilee” theme—a salute to the 60th anniversary milestone of Music’s Biggest Night^®. One of the year’s most anticipated events, attracting GRAMMY winners, nominees, industry executives, and celebrities, the 2018 GRAMMY Celebration will take place at the Marriott Marquis on Sunday, Jan. 28 immediately following the 60th Annual GRAMMY Awards.

David Byrne Announces Extensive World Tour

January 16, 2018 TRR News Music, Music News

Today, January 16, David Byrne announced an extensive world tour in support of his forthcoming solo record, American Utopia. Byrne will perform songs from the new album, which is out March 9 via Todomundo/Nonesuch Records, as well as classics from his solo career and his days with Talking Heads. A twelve-piece band will also join Byrne on stage for a choreographed concert that he has called “the most ambitious show I’ve done since the shows that were filmed for Stop Making Sense.”

Innovators Doug E. Fresh, Slick Rick, Big Daddy Kane & Kool Moe Dee to Perform on Jan. 12

Hip-Hop Legends Begins the show to Friday Night Concert Series

January 8, 2018 TRR News Music, Music News

Following the Washington Wizards’ game on Jan. 12 against the Orlando Magic, Hip-Hop Night will take center stage as the next concert in the “Wizards Friday Night Concert Series Powered by Monster.” Hip-Hop Legends Doug E. Fresh, Slick Rick, Big Daddy Kane, Kool Moe Dee will be joined by DJ Quick Silva for performances that will bring Capital One Arena crowd to their feet.

Let It Be comes to National for 1 Night Only - April 14th

“Let It Be” – featuring music of The Beatles – coming to the National Theatre

December 4, 2017 TRR News Music, Music News

What if the Beatles had reunited 10 years after their break-up? This revamped production of LET IT BE: A CELEBRATION OF THE MUSIC OF THE BEATLES answers that question, and brings you the show that you never got to see. While the first half of the theatrical performance is comprised of favorites from the Beatles career, the all new second half imagines a world in which the Beatles re-united. LET IT BE: A CELEBRATION OF THE MUSIC OF THE BEATLES comes to Washington, D.C.’s National Theatre on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 8:00 PM.

The “exquisite” (Philadelphia Inquirer) men’s vocal ensemble reimagines A Christmas Carol, Gift of the Magi, and ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas in their return to The Kennedy Center, their first concert there since a sold-out appearance in 2013

Cantus Brings Three Tales of Christmas to The Kennedy Center on Dec 6

November 29, 2017 TRR News Music, Music News

On Wednesday, December 6^th at 7:30pm, the acclaimed vocal ensemble Cantus returns to The Kennedy Center for their only Washington, DC appearance of the season to perform their 2017 Holiday program Three Tales of Christmas as part of the Fortas Chamber Music Series at the Terrace Theater. Cantus is acknowledged around the world for their programmatic versatility, artistic excellence and charismatic personality. Each year, their original holiday programming ignites the audience’s holiday spirit through bold storytelling and imaginative repertoire.

5 PERFORMANCES ONLY FOR THEPIANOGUYS: DECEMBER 13-16, 2017

ThePianoGuys Christmas Together Tour comes to National Theatre

November 28, 2017 TRR News Music, Music News

With over a billion YouTube views for their 50 plus music videos, THEPIANOGUYS success story continues with their new holiday album Christmas Together topping the Billboard charts. THEPIANOGUYS come to Washington, D.C.’s National Theatre for a special holiday residency this December with a new live show featuring the album’s holiday music and their one-of-a-kind arrangements. THEPIANOGUYS CHRISTMAS TOGETHER TOUR is onstage at the National Theatre from Wednesday, December 13 thru Saturday, December 16, 2017 for five performances only.

In a musical tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Kennedy Center and Georgetown University Present Let Freedom Ring! featuring Vanessa Williams

November 27, 2017 TRR News Music, Music News

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and Georgetown University celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a free, ticketed musical tribute titled Let Freedom Ring! The annual program, part of the free daily performance series on the Millennium Stage, features Grammy–nominated Vanessa Williams and the Let Freedom Ring Choir led by Music Director Rev. Nolan Williams Jr., on Monday, January 15, 2018 at 6 p.m. in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall.

Rams Head Announces Cyber Monday Special for November 27th

November 22, 2017 TRR News Music, Music News

On “Cyber Monday”, November 27, Rams Head is offering surcharge free tickets all day beginning at 12:01 a.m. and ending at 11:59 p.m. All Rams Head On Stage concerts in Annapolis, “Rams Head Presents” concerts at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts in Annapolis and “Rams Head Presents” concerts at The Key West Theater in Key West, Florida are eligible.

New album will be released by Thirty Tigers in February

John Oates embraces Americana on ‘Arkansas’

November 17, 2017 TRR News Music, Music News

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member John Oates has teamed with an amazing group of accomplished and rising stars in the Americana music world to bring his new album, Arkansas, to life. Scheduled for release on February 2, the project is his first for Thirty Tigers. Arkansas is available for advance order through e-retailers and a Pledge Music campaign including autographed vinyl, limited edition exclusives, hats, shirts, and more.

Rams Head On Stage is proud to announce that today marks the venue’s 20th Anniversary.

Rams Head On Stage Celebrates 20 Years in November 2017

November 1, 2017 TRR News Music, Music News

On November 1, 1997 Rams Head On Stage hosted Livingston Taylor, the first concert of nearly 8,000 shows and counting for the venue. “In our 20 years, we have entertained over 1.5 million concert goers” says Kris Stevens, Vice President of Programming for Rams Head Promotions. “I’m incredibly proud to have been a part of this magical place for 19 of its 20 years. Rams Head On Stage has been the perfect intimate setting for the best in local, national, and international artists and comedians.”

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