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A Country Original, Clint Black Keeps the Faith
... ingredient in Black’s originality – his songwriting. And the labels were told to expect that Black would insist on creative control over his music. “I think what they wanted to do was listen to everything I’d been working on and be all kind and thoughtful in the process. Then ultimately they would say ‘If you will just let us find you a hit, we’ll go and work it,’” Black said. “Really what it comes down to is the way those companies work, and I thought maybe it would be differ ...
/news/2542-a-country-original-clint-black-keeps-the-faithIrish Ayes: Flutist makes ‘Celtic Connection’
... come back (to the Lyric), they asked for an Irish or Celtic theme,” he said. “There are a lot of modern arrangements of Irish traditional music or music connected to Irish-based movies like ‘Braveheart.’ I’ve deliberately designed it for anyone who will enjoy a wide variety of music. There will be traditional Irish music like ‘Danny Boy,’ ‘Lord of the Dance’ and ‘River Dance.’ There are also Celtic-based movies, like ‘Titanic.’ Ireland was the last stop before it set s ...
/news/2581-irish-ayes-flutist-makes-celtic-connectionJumpin’ with Waller to wall hits
... St. Lucie Voice, March 10, 2017 By Shelley Koppel, Staff Writer Fats Waller was a jazz pianist, organist, composer, singer and comedic entertainer, but the legacy of his short 39 years was changing the way the piano was played. He is credited with laying the groundwork for modern jazz piano, and is known for songs like “Ain’t Misbehavin’” and “Honeysuckle Rose,” both of which are in the Grammy Hall of Fame. In 1978 Waller’s life was made into a Broadway musical, “Ain’t Misbeh ...
/news/2614-jumpin-with-waller-to-wall-hitsEverything You Ever Wanted to Know about the Supreme Court
... s to The Lyric Beloved Doc Grober and his famous Dixieland Jazz band the Mudcats return to explore The Jazz Age. Bringing the sounds of the 1920s and 1930s, in the time of F. Scott Fitzgerald and flapper girls, The Jazz Age will highlight the formative years after World War I. Always a favorite, Doc Grober keeps his fans coming back for more with his high-energy jazz renditions, and witty comments. Before Doc Grober became a surgeon, he was a pianist in a Pennsylvania band called Ron Grober’s ...
/news/2629-everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-the-supreme-courtClassically Trained Tenors and Divas Bring Revolutionary Sound
... Music and the New England Conservatory of Music, Torres moved to Miami, playing with Latin dance artists including Ray Barretto, Eddie Palmieri, and Celia Cruz. Nestor has recorded 14 solo recordings, including Treasure of My Heart and My Latin Soul, which were nominated for Latin Grammys. His 2008 album, Nouveau Latino, was celebrated by critics as a return to the musician’s roots. Locally, Nestor developed the Nestor Torres Foundation, an organization designed to inspire social change throug ...
/news/2653-classically-trained-tenors-and-divas-bring-revolutionary-soundFirst laugh: Lyric hosts premiere of comedy ‘Get. A. Grip’
... ecutive director, for making it happen. She said that without her help, the dream of seeing the play staged would not have happened. “I had no idea if ‘Get A. Grip’ would ever get on stage,” she said. “I have a new play that’s a rewrite of an old one. I’ve written it as a full-length play. I have no idea if I’ll ever perform it, but I have to write.” If you are wondering about the spelling of the title, it has more than one meaning. To find out which one is the real one, you ...
/news/2699-first-laugh-lyric-hosts-premiere-of-comedy-get-a-gripWhere’s the beef(cake)? ‘Thunder’ hunks back at Lyric
... that Stuart’s Lyric, with 500 seats, is a perfect venue. “Smaller venues are sometimes even better because there’s more engaging with the crowd,” he said. “Five hundred-1,000 is my favorite. They’re not too far away and we feed off their energy.” Morris, who hails from the Gold Coast of Australia, had no experience as a dancer when he joined the group, although he was a fitness buff. (See how easily I work those words with two meanings in?) He used to go to Vegas for vacation an ...
/news/2701-wheres-the-beefcake-thunder-hunks-back-at-lyricWings To Fly “Hope”
... y Dance Company have become legendary with audiences enthralled by the passion, energy and sincerity of each performer as they seamlessly deliver a unique dance vocabulary rich with artistic excellence. Life experiences plus cultural and spiritual influences inspire the WTFDC artistic directors Tasha, Tena and Tara to create an unforgettable experience. Our new show Hope will reveal how important faith, attitude of mind and perseverance are in manifesting the desired outcomes in one life or in ...
/news/2703-wings-to-fly-hopeThe Manhattan Transfer and Sergio Mendes ON SALE NOW TO MEMBERS ONLY!!
... Buy Tickets Sergio Mendes Thursday, April 11, 2019 at 6pm & 8:30pm He has defined Brazilian music for five decades. As a keyboard player, composer, producer and vocalist, Sergio Mendes has taken the music of his native land to international popularity. The three-time Grammy winner, with three additional nominations, has recorded more than 35 albums. In 2012, he received an Oscar nomination for Best Original Score for “Real in Rio” from the animated film Rio. If you are not familiar with B ...
/news/2707-the-manhattan-transfer-and-sergio-mendes-on-sale-now-to-members-onlyON SALE NOW! The Manhattan Transfer and Sergio Mendes
... Buy Tickets Sergio Mendes Thursday, April 11, 2019 at 6pm & 8:30pm He has defined Brazilian music for five decades. As a keyboard player, composer, producer and vocalist, Sergio Mendes has taken the music of his native land to international popularity. The three-time Grammy winner, with three additional nominations, has recorded more than 35 albums. In 2012, he received an Oscar nomination for Best Original Score for “Real in Rio” from the animated film Rio. If you are not familiar with B ...
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