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5 Things You Didn’t Know About the Tony Awards
Earlier this week, the nominees for the 2011 Tony Awards were announced. But what are the Tony Awards, you ask? They’re one of many awards geared towards the theatre industry (others include the Drama Desk Awards and the Obie Awards). The Tonys, though, strictly celebrate theatrical excellence on the Broadway stage. This year’s ceremony is fast approaching– it airs on June 12 at 8pm on CBS– so for the uninitiated, here’s a quick rundown on the awards: More »
Monsters of Folk
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Monsters of Folk is a folk supergroup comprised of Bright Eyes’ Conor Oberst and Mike Mogis, My Morning Jacket’s Jim James and singer/songwriter M.Ward. The group has a self-titled debut album coming out on September 22. A track from the album is available for free on their website and it’s called “Say Please.” To get it go to the site and type “please” into the request form.
The four have toured together before, back… More »
Chris Isaak Presale
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Chris Isaak in Clearwater, FL in 2008
The one and only Chris Isaak is playing a special show with Michelle Branch at the Beacon Theatre on August 5. If you have an AMEX card you can get your tickets now on presale here until tomorrow (Friday, June 5) at 10 pm. They go on regular sale on Saturday June 6 at 11 am…. More »
Paul Simon to Reopen the Beacon
Paul Simon at BAM. Image: Devorah Klein
As previously mentioned, the Beacon Theatre has been closed for some time for restoration and is finally reopening next mnth. To celebrate, the venue had promised someone special as the first act to play since the closing, and they have come through with Paul Simon.
Simon will play at the Beacon on February 14 and 15. Tickets go on sale on January 25 at 9 a.m.
Also scheduled at the Beacon are Leonard Cohen on 2/19,… More »
Sharon Jones Playing Beacon Theatre
Motown-tinged Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, who put out one of my favorite albums of 2007, are playing at the Beacon Theatre on February 15. Tickets go on sale Friday. Also, Sharon Jones is in the movie The Great Debaters that opened Christmas Day. Anyone seen it yet?… More »
New Year’s Eve in New York City
As expected, there are hundreds of options for parties and events on New Year’s Eve in NYC. Maybe you’d like to hear some music. Here are some options for concerts on December 31, 2007:
Beacon Theatre: Gov’t Mule (Featuring excellent guitarist Warren Haynes of the Allman Brothers and The Dead) presents the final night of “The Winter of Love.” Click here for tickets.
Bowery Ballroom: Music legend Patti Smith and her Band will grace the stage at Bowery for the third and… More »