Recently, we received an invitation to come and talk with a band that Duran Duran bassist John Taylor called the “Best live band in the U.S.A.!” Having such an endorsement piqued our curiosity so off went BackStage360’s Maverick to find out if the band could validate such a claim. Not only did the band produce the […]
The Recording Academy® announced nominations for the 58th Annual GRAMMYAwards® in all 83 categories this morning. Reflecting a diverse blend of talented music makers, this year’s nominees were selected from more than 21,000 submissions entered. As the only peer-based music award, the GRAMMY Awards are voted on by The Academy’s membership body of creators across […]
Legendary Oscar and Grammy award-winning Composer/Producer Burt Bacharach signs-on to score director John Asher’s upcoming dramatic feature film, Po. Starring Christopher Gorham (Covert Affairs), Julian Feder (Weiner Dog franchise) as Po, and Kaitlin Doubleday (Empire), Po tells the story of a recently widowed father struggling to raise his 10-year-old son who has autism. Bacharach and […]
Global superstar Yanni announces a new album and PBS Special with corresponding DVD and Blu-Ray. His new album, SENSUOUS CHILL, is available worldwide via Sony Music Masterworks imprint Portrait Records on January 29th. His new PBS Special – YANNI: THE DREAM CONCERT – LIVE FROM THE GREAT PYRAMIDS OF EGYPT – will air nationwide in […]
C.F. Martin & Co. will exclusively debut a new pickup and preamp system in 2016, the Aura® VT Enhance(TM) acoustic amplification by Fishman®, which offers the most advanced technology, Aura Acoustic Imaging, to preserve the unique and pristine acoustic tone of each instrument with studio microphone quality. In addition, the new streamlined Matrix VT Enhance(TM) […]
SLAVES AGAINST THE MACHINE/ M-15 CONCERT VENUE It’s not easy paying tribute to a band as iconic as RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE. Recently we caught up with Slaves Against The Machine at M-15 and were immediately caught off guard by the amazing musicianship. As the performance continued I was surprised at how close this band […]
First recognized by The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences with a GRAMMY(®) Award Nomination for Record Of The Year for his mega-hit “Mandy” in 1976, Manilow is celebrating his 15(th) GRAMMY(®) nomination for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album for his 2015 release, MY DREAM DUETS. The pop legend has been nominated for a […]
Paper Mill Playhouse announces complete casting for the world premiere musical A Bronx Tale: The Musical. The musical will be co-directed by Robert De Niro and Jerry Zaks, with choreography by Sergio Trujillo. The show features a book by Chazz Palminteri, music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Glenn Slater. Leading the company are Jason […]
The Genesis Prize Foundation today announced that world renowned violinist Itzhak Perlman has been selected as the 2016 Genesis Prize Laureate. The Genesis Prize is a $1 million annual award given to individuals who have achieved extraordinary professional success, have made a significant contribution to humanity, and inspire others through their engagement and dedication to […]
AXS TV expands its music programming lineup with the all-new original series ROCK & ROLL ROAD TRIP WITH SAMMY HAGAR PRESENTED BY MERCURY INSURANCE, premiering Sunday, January 24, at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT. The six-episode series features all-star guest appearances and unforgettable performances, as the Red Rocker drives across the country to jam with […]