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  Alexei Tartakovsky Star pianist Alexei Tartakovsky is set to perform at the legendary Merkin Hall in New York City on Friday, June 9th, 2023. His performance at Merkin Hall will be a masterclass in piano recitals.  Alexei’s performance will include a repertoire with classical pieces from Beethoven, Schumann and Rachmaninoff.  Laureate of the 2021 International Beethoven Competition in Bonn, Germany, Russian-American pianist Alexei Tartakovsky has been called a “fantastic musician and pianist” by Martha Argerich and “truly exceptional…superb playing…a thoughtful and serious musician” by the New York Concert Review.  His tonal palette, profound musicianship, superb technique, and exciting artistic approach have thrilled audiences worldwide and established him as one of the brightest talents of his generation.​ He first brought attention to his artistry by winning three top prizes in a one-year span (2006-2007) at the Rolf and Brigitte Gardey International Competition...

Bruce Springsteen Returns Home ASBURY PARK, NJ (Jan. 19, 2019) – After five years away, Bruce Springsteen returned home to LIGHT OF DAY WINTERFEST last night in grand style to help “The Festival That Bruce Built” celebrate its 20th anniversary with his 12th surprise guest performance during Bob’s Birthday Bash, the six-hour “Main Event” of the 10-day festival he has brought to worldwide prominence in the global battle to defeat Parkinson’s Disease and related illnesses through the awesome power of music. An elated audience at the sold-out Paramount Theater here watched as Springsteen made a trio of on-stage appearances – in order, with Jesse Malin, Willie Nile, and finally, longtime collaborators Joe Grushecky and the Houserockers – to help the Light of Day Foundation push its two-decade fundraising tally toward its $6 million goal by festival’s end after this weekend. Bob’s Birthday Bash is named after the organization’s co-founder and inspiration, artist manager and m...

Emma White Rising pop and country star Emma White announced today upcoming performances in New York City and Southampton. The songstress, who will be releasing her next EP on Tuesday, September 20, 2019, will take the stage at Prohibition NYC Live Music Bar & Lounge in New York City on Thursday, August 22, 2019 beginning at 8 p.m. EST, and Southampton Social Club in Southampton NY on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at 5 p.m. EST. White recently released critically-acclaimed single, “Ten Year Town.” Described as an “acoustic ballad [that] hits home [and pulls] at the heartstrings of anyone who’s moved to middle Tennessee with songs in their head and stars in their eyes” (Rolling Stone), “Ten Year Town” is making waves in Nashville for its honest portrayal of White's struggle to make it in music. It received praise from NPR, Billboard and Refinery29, who called the tune “...a heartbreaker, but wow, did someone need to write it.” In addition to featuring her strong vocals,...

Hot Tuna Jorma Kaukonen pictured as Hot Tuna Acoustic performed at The Hawaii Theater in Honolulu, HI the other day. Photo By: Erik Kabik Photography/ MediaPunch

Julie Budd Birdland Theater is proud to announce that singer Julie Budd will perform in concert on Wednesday through Saturday, May 1 – 4 at 7pm. Ms. Budd, backed by longtime musical director Herb Bernstein, will perform material by such varied songwriters as Michel Legrand, Duke Ellington. Laura Nyro, Jule Styne, Cy Coleman, Dorothy Fields, Marvin Hamlisch, Carole King, Barry Manilow, Anthony Newley, Marc Shaiman, Burt Bacharach & Hal David, Neil Sedaka, Oscar Levant, and more. “Growing up, the songs I was singing were written by the greats - people that in my future, I would know and work with. ‘The Songs Of My Life’ is my journey in music…my life in art…and how it all shaped my life and good fortune for the next 53 years in show business. This is my heartfelt tribute to the great composers and lyricists that I had the grand fortune to know. How lucky I was to perform their brilliant works! After all…what good is a voice if you don’t have wonderful songs to sing...

CeeLo Green Of Goodie Mob CeeLo Green and Goodie Mob performs at Brooklyn Bowl in Las Vegas, Nevada the other night to a huge crowd of fans. Photo By: Erik Kabik Photography/ MediaPunch

Tony Bennett NEWARK, NJ -- Metropolitan Entertainment and New Jersey Performing Arts Center proudly present the return of TONY BENNETT, the 19-time Grammy Award-winning musician whose music spans over six decades. Having sold out previous concerts at NJPAC, Bennett returns on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 8pm. At the age of 92, TONY BENNETT is not slowing down. Tony’s latest album is a collaborative project with long-time friend and colleague Diana Krall titled, LOVE IS HERE TO STAY. Celebrating the musical legacy of the Gershwins, the album just debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Current and Traditional Jazz Charts. Also out now is a new book, TONY BENNETT: ON STAGE AND IN THE STUDIO, which provides an insightful look into Tony’s illustrious recording career highlighted by an extensive array of photographs, memorabilia, and artwork. As a special offer, a CD or digital download of Love Is Here To Stay, is included with every ticket purchase. No one in popular ...

Dua Lipa Dua Lipa performed at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada to a huge concert crowd. Photo By: Erik Kabik Photography/ MediaPunch

Scott Kirkland Scott Kirkland of The Crystal Method performed at at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada over the weekend. Photo By: GDP Photos/ MediaPunch

Chayanne Chayanne performed over the weekend at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo By: Erik Kabik Photography/ MediaPunch

Lauryn Hill Lauryn Hill was in concert at The Joint at The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada the other evening. Photo By: GDP Photos/ MediaPunch

PartyNextDoor PartyNextDoor at REHAB Pool Party at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday. Photo By: GDP Photos/ MediaPunch

Anita Baker Anita Baker Makes Her Sold-Out Debut of Her Farewell Concert Series at Wynn Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV last night. Photo By: Erik Kabik Photography/ MediaPunch

Eric Johnson Newark, New Jersey - New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents GRAMMY-winning rock legend Eric Johnson and his original band performing their landmark 1990 album, Ah Via Musicom, live and in its entirety on Saturday, October 20th. As a performer, composer and recording artist, Eric Johnson been at the forefront of contemporary music for well over 20 years. Ah Via Musicom, Johnson’s third studio album, was certified platinum and introduced his signature hit, “Cliffs of Dover,” which won that year’s GRAMMY Award for Best Rock Instrumental Performance. The album also spawned two other chart-topping singles – “Trademark” and “Righteous” – which made Johnson the first artist ever to score three “Top 10” instrumentals. All Music Guide recently described Ah Via Musicom as “a recording that has reached near-classic proportions within the guitar community,” and one that has seen Johnson “compared with rock's immortals.” "Eric Johnson plays...

Los Temerarios Newark, New Jersey - New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents Los Temerarios on Sunday, November 11, 2018 7:00 PM. After performing at major cities throughout the United States and fill every place where were presented during the 2017, Los Temerarios, the legendary group formed by Adolfo Angel and Gustavo Angel, are ready to start a new phase in its successful "Los Temerarios Tour USA 2018". Just like they have done throughout their 40-year career, Los Temerarios continue to offer their sold-out acclaimed live show, year after year. Their musical style has evolved over time but always maintaining the unique style that has become one of the more successful artists of the music industry. Last year, Los Temerarios launched with resounding success, four of the ten songs that will be part of their new album, “Te Diré Que No,” “Solo Quiero Olvidarte,” “Cuando Hablamos De Amor,” y “Me Partiste el Corazón,” which have become some o...

Ladysmith Black Mambazo Newark, New Jersey - New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents the five-time GRAMMY-winning a cappella group Ladysmith Black Mambazo – “South Africa’s Cultural Ambassadors to the world” – makes a welcome return to NJPAC. Nelson Mandela once famously labeled Ladysmith Black Mambazo “South Africa’s Cultural Ambassadors to the World,” and that description has continued to follow this acclaimed, all-male ensemble through a career that’s repeatedly taken them to the top of the world music charts. Since they were first introduced to an international audience on Paul Simon’s classic 1986 Graceland LP, Ladysmith Black Mambazo has gone on to earn a whopping 19 GRAMMY Award nominations and five wins, the most recent this year for “Best World Music Album” for Shaka Zulu Revisited. Tickets to see Ladysmith Black Mambazo go on sale Friday, June 1st at 10 AM. For tickets visit NJPAC.org or 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722) or the NJP...

Chris Robinson And As The Crow Flies Chris Robinson and As The Crow Flies, performed at The Brooklyn Bowl in Las Vegas, Nevada the other evening. Photo By: GDP Photos/ MediaPunch 

The National The National performed at The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada the other night. Photo By: Erik Kabik Photography/ MediaPunch

Joe Satriani With Phil Collen And John Petrucci G3 2018 featuring Joe Satriani, John Petrucci and Phil Collen performed at the famed Brooklyn Bowl in Las Vegas, NV the other evening. Photo By: Erik Kabik Photography/ MediaPunch

Travis Tritt Travis Tritt performed recently at The International Theater at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo By: Erik Kabik Photography/ MediaPunch