SAN FRANCISCO — Thousands of mourners gathered Saturday at San Francisco’s Civic Center to celebrate the life of Bob Weir, the legendary guitarist and founding member of the…
Read more Thousands of fans celebrate life of legendary Grateful Dead guitarist Bob Weir in San FranciscoThere’s no better time of year—festive vibes everywhere—to dive back into jazz. The holiday season is peak cozy, and jazz sets the mood perfectly. This winter, we’re putting…
Read more 4 Laufey Songs To Add To Your Winter PlaylistDowntown jazz club Dazzle will offer two free memorial performances honoring Denver jazz legend Purnell Steen in December. The memorial shows will be played by Steen’s longtime band…
Read more Denver jazz club Dazzle to feature Purnell Steen tribute shows in DecemberStroll a 15-mile riverside promenade, eat street-style tacos and dance to Tejano and cumbia music in this big Texan city with a small-town feel. Samuel Rocha IV and…
Read more 36 Hours in San Antonio, Texas: Things to Do and SeeLOS ANGELES — LOS ANGELES (AP) — Samara Joy’s voice has the ability to transform listeners to the early jazz clubs, filling them with warm nostalgia for legends…
Read more Samara Joy reflects on her Grammy wins and the creative journey behind ‘Portrait’NEW YORK (AP) — She’s won a Grammy, collaborated with Barbra Streisand and performed with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Now Laufey is taking on a new challenge: creating…
Read more From Grammy winner to children’s author: Laufey’s new book is ‘Mei Mei The Bunny’Laufey, the Grammy-winning artist, is creating a children’s story inspired by her mascot-alias, Mei Mei The Bunny NEW YORK — NEW YORK (AP) — She’s won a Grammy,…
Read more From Grammy winner to children’s author: Laufey’s new book is ‘Mei Mei the Bunny’As the D.C. area faces a government shutdown, Lizz Wright returns to The Strathmore with a concert shaped by jazz, gospel, and a deep bond with the region.…
Read more Singer Lizz Wright returns to DC region for 1st headlining show since Kennedy Center takeover – WTOP NewsChristian McBride had one question for the large crowd assembled before him on Day 1 of the 68th annual Monterey Jazz Festival: “Whose idea was it to put…
Read more Review: Monterey Jazz Festival gets off to a fine start on Day 1It’s not too early to start planning for 2026 concerts, given that tickets for some of these just-announced shows are already on sale as of this week. Here…
Read more 2026 Denver concert season taking shape: My Chemical Romance, Ed Sheeran and moreIf you’re still trying to decide what to do this coming week, look no further. Below you will find our picks for the best bets over the next…
Read more Best Bets: Lea Salonga, Dancing Lessons, and Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer OrchestraJeff Goldblum is many things: The star of some of the highest-grossing films of all time. An accidental sex symbol… Kendall Morgan Source link
Read more Jeff Goldblum to Bring an Effervescent Evening of Jazz to the Winspear This WeekScottsdale jazz venue Ravenscroft announced its 2025 Jazzbird Nights series lineup, which includes local legends and internationally acclaimed jazz performers. The shows in this weekly series take place…
Read more Ravenscroft in Scottsdale announces Jazzbird Nights lineupLAWRENCE — Labor Day’s Bread and Roses Heritage Festival will rally in the face of adversity, pull from the past and prepare for the future. At the 41st…
Read more Bread and Roses Festival rooted in strength, solidarityOne time change later, and it’s another week, another list of best bets. This week, we’ve got an immersive theater experience, a musical trip back to the Harlem…
Read more Best Bets: Islamic Arts Festival, Playhouse Creatures and Myths and LeyendasKOHIMA, India — Takosangba Pongen had his vision for 14 years. He has been blind for the past 13. But in front of a piano, nobody can tell.…
Read more AP PHOTOS: A blind pianist from Nagaland says music is ‘one thing that has kept me alive’Netflix’s “The Umbrella Academy” premieres its final season and a Boston heist movie starring Matt Damon and Casey Affleck are some of the new television, films, music and…
Read more What to stream this week: Matt Damon on a heist, ‘Dance Moms’ jazz it up and J Balvin partiesNetflix’s “The Umbrella Academy” premieres its final season and a Boston heist movie starring Matt Damon and Casey Affleck are some of the new television, films, music and…
Read more What to stream this week: Matt Damon on a heist, ‘Dance Moms’ jazz it up and J Balvin partiesThere’s an animal menacing City Park, and it’s not an irate goose. The giant swan boats, which are popular rentals for paddling around the 25-acre Ferril Lake, pose…
Read more A flotilla of kayaks plans to enjoy City Park Jazz from a new perspectiveWe’re officially into June, and the month of June – if you didn’t know – is National Outdoors Month. There’s been very little reason to want to be…
Read more Best Bets: Barricade Boys, mutability and Apollo 10 ½
