THE IRISH TENORS kick off Washington, D.C.’s St. Patrick’s Day festivities a week early as they celebrate all things Irish with a special concert performance at the National Theatre on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at 8:00pm.
“It’s time to come off the road so I can fully embrace the next important chapter of my life.” – Elton John
After more than half a century on the road and an unparalleled career that has redefined the cultural landscape and seen Elton John claim his place as a true global icon, the superstar today announced via an exclusive VR180 live stream on YouTube, details of his final tour called ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’, which includes a visit to Capital One Arena Sept. 21 and 22.
On Friday, January 19th, Rams Head Live in Baltimore, MD was ready to party with a band called “Bayside Tigers” and DJ Allure! The show began at 8pm with a live DJ while patrons arrived, many headed for the bar and the dance floor as DJ Allure jammed the house with hits from the 90’s. The floor was filling up quickly and people dancing until the band came on. Many classic 90’s songs were played while waiting such as Tootsie Roll, Ice Ice Baby, Barbie Girl, and many more.
The BSO welcomed revered pianist Gabriela Montero for a Saturday night showcase of Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 at The Music Center at Strathmore. The concert also featured a pair of Béla Bartók arrangements; Rumanian Folk Dances, and Concerto for Orchestra. They were conducted by Marin Alsop.
Love songs and a legacy as one of the greatest songwriters, were on display Friday 19 January, when Kenny Edmonds, better known as Babyface graced the Kennedy Center Stage as part of the NSO Pops.
After 15 years as leader of The Idan Raichel Project, world music superstar Idan Raichel is refocusing on the basic essence of his music with the stripped-down, solo piano concert Idan Raichel: Piano Songs in the Music Center at Strathmore on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at 8 p.m. The intimate concert format inspired his 36-song double album Idan Raichel – Piano – Songs, due for release in January 2018 and featuring two previously unreleased compositions. Solo on stage, Raichel jumps from acoustic to electric piano, percussion, drum pad and looper, to even toys from his two young children, in a testament to the transcendent joy of music-making and his boundless enthusiasm for experimentation. This intimate and inspiring show allows Raichel to demonstrate his gifts as a singer-songwriter that have made fans and collaborators of India.Arie, Dave Matthews, and Alicia Keys. This performance is part of Strathmore’s Windows to the World series of international performances, harnessing the potential of music and art to break down barriers, spark conversation, and build understanding between people of different backgrounds. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (301) 581-5100 or visit www.strathmore.org.
Multi-platinum and award-winning artists Daryl Hall & John Oates and Train today announced their momentous co-headline North American summer tour, kicking off May 1 in Sacramento, CA and wrappingAugust 11 in Seattle, WA. Produced by Live Nation, the extensive trek will make over 35 stops across the U.S. and Canada including Chicago, Philadelphia, Toronto, New York, Nashville, Los Angeles and more. This marks the first time legendary duo Daryl Hall & John Oates will tour together with fellow award winning hitmakers, Train. Fans can expect full sets from both Daryl Hall & John Oates and Train, followed by a showstopping joint set.
Black Label Society has recorded ten studio albums and solo records and according to their biography, band leader Zakk Wylde has even performed with Ozzy Osbourne as the “longest serving guitar-shredder.” Now, they’re about to release their newest album “Grimmest Hits,” which is due January 19th.
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.
