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Kris Kristofferson
... c industry that legendary singer and songwriter Kris Kristofferson hasn’t influenced. From his hit, “Me & Bobby McGee”, to the foundation of the famous supergroup The Highwaymen, Kris Kristofferson has defined and redefined country music, enhancing the genre with his signature style of honest songwriting and heartbreaking vocals. An acclaimed actor as well as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, Kristofferson is more than a simple country musician, bringing his heart and soul into every s ...
/news/325-kris-kristoffersonNestor Torres
... n genres all channeled through his famous flute. Nestor Torres’ fan club grows bigger each year, as he impresses listeners, young and old, with his unique style of music, featuring powerful dance beats and lyrical improvisation. Born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, Nestor Torres was introduced to the flute at the age of 12 and he never looked back. Nestor eventually moved to New York City as a teenager and quickly proved himself a highly talented musician, attending the renowned Mannes School of ...
/news/343-nestor-torresMusician makes commitment to health
... Shelley Koppel Staff writer Your Voice News & View skoppel@YourVoiceWeekly.com STUART – Jazz musician Randy Corinthian says that he didn’t find the saxophone, the saxophone found him. In middle school, the students had electives that lasted nine weeks. His first elective was band. “The first nine weeks was band and I never left,” he said. “From the moment I started, I said ‘That’s the one. I had never heard or seen (a saxophone) played. I got good at it relatively quickly and ask ...
/news/358-musician-makes-commitment-to-healthKenny Vance and the Planotones
... ion. The Brooklyn sextet, originally a fictional band for the 1978 film American Hot Wax, debuted in 1992 with their high-energy renditions of songs by classic doo wop groups from Danny and the Juniors to The Del-Vikings. Relive the days of doo wop this November at The Lyric Theatre. Kenny Vance, founder and lead singer of the Planotones, grew up in the 1950s in New York at a time when American music was swiftly changing. The young aspiring musician started his first vocal group when he was ...
/news/367-kenny-vance-and-the-planotonesKenny Vance and the Planotones
... ion. The Brooklyn sextet, originally a fictional band for the 1978 film American Hot Wax, debuted in 1992 with their high-energy renditions of songs by classic doo wop groups from Danny and the Juniors to The Del-Vikings. Relive the days of doo wop this November at The Lyric Theatre. Kenny Vance, founder and lead singer of the Planotones, grew up in the 1950s in New York at a time when American music was swiftly changing. The young aspiring musician started his first vocal group when he was ...
/news/388-kenny-vance-and-the-planotonesVillage People
... don their signature costumes as a police officer, American Indian chief, construction worker, soldier, biker and cowboy, and groove you back to the decadent days of Disco! Selling more than 100 million recordings, Village People were an instant phenomenon in the ‘70s and ‘80s with hits San Francisco/In Hollywood, Macho Man, YMCA, In the Navy, Go West , Can't Stop the Music and more. The band was assembled in 1977 and managed by two French musicians, Jacques Morali and Henri Belolo, specif ...
/news/409-village-peopleChicken with Plums ~ Art Cinema
... Comedy / Drama French / PG-13 / 1 hr. 30 min. From the Oscar nominated filmmakers of Persepolis, Chicken With Plums is a "captivating live-action fairytale full of whimsy, humor, magic and despair" (Collider.com). Since his beloved violin was broken, Nasser Ali Khan, one of the most renowned musicians of his day, has lost all taste for life. Finding no instrument worthy of replacing it, he decides to confine himself to bed to await death. As he hopes for its arrival, he plunges into deep reve ...
/news/424-chicken-with-plums-art-cinemaA Peter White Christmas featuring Rick Braun and Mindi Abair
... For more than four decades, acoustic guitarist Peter White has brought variety to the contemporary jazz scene with his impressive combination of jazz, pop, and classical guitar. A long-time session musician, Peter White’s smooth musical styling is perfect for the melodies of the holiday season. His intelligent and inspired arrangements of Christmas classics offer a refreshing new take on time-old songs. Born in a small town north of London in 1954, Peter White found himself drawn to instr ...
/news/427-a-peter-white-christmas-featuring-rick-braun-and-mindi-abairA Peter White Christmas featuring Rick Braun and Mindi Abair
... For more than four decades, acoustic guitarist Peter White has brought variety to the contemporary jazz scene with his impressive combination of jazz, pop, and classical guitar. A long-time session musician, Peter White’s smooth musical styling is perfect for the melodies of the holiday season. His intelligent and inspired arrangements of Christmas classics offer a refreshing new take on time-old songs. Born in a small town north of London in 1954, Peter White found himself drawn to instr ...
/news/448-a-peter-white-christmas-featuring-rick-braun-and-mindi-abairThe Machine Performs Pink Floyd
... ntic experiences of a live Pink Floyd concert. Featuring bassist Adam Minkoff, keyboardist Scott Chasolen, guitarist Ryan Ball, and drummer Tahrah Cohen, The Machine has performed to packed audiences across the country and abroad, headlining at large clubs, casinos, and music festivals including Bonnaroo, Gathering of the Vibes, and Riverbend. This tribute band takes their music seriously, recreating the original experience with extraordinary musicianship, impressive lighting and extensive st ...
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