Amy Lee News

On Sun., March 3 at 5 p.m. Kent State's outstanding string and piano faculty Ensemble-in-Residence, the Verve Chamber Players, present an early evening performance in Ludwig Recital Hall. They will be joined by the School of Music's exceptional graduate student quartet, the Efferus String Quartet. Ludwig Recital Hall is at 1325 Theatre Drive in the Center for the Performing Arts. Ample free and handicap accessible parking is available.

From the very top of James McClure's one-act Laundry and Bourbon, best friends Elizabeth (Savannah Shoenecker) and Hattie (Kristin Towers-Rowles) gossip in heavy Texas accents and drink bourbon with such fierce intensity that you will end up either loving or hating them; there is no in-between. Midway Amy Lee (Sarah Zuk) makes her entrance. She is quieter but also creates trouble in her own irritating way.What is it about comedies set in the deep South? Steel Magnolias and Crimes of the Heart pull us in the same way. The women put their claws out yet support one another and have hearts of gold ... and their men?  We hear about them via their wives. They act like jerks, love to talk sex in raw detail and treat their cars with more love and respect than their spouses. Unlike the other plays, we actually see the men, apart from their wives, for there is a male companion piece to Laundry and Bourbon. It's entitled Lone Star, after the beer, and it presents Elizabeth's husband Roy (Nick Paonessa), maladjusted since his service in Viet Nam, his younger and weaker brother Ray (R.J. DeBard) and like his wife Amy Lee, the outsider in the group, her husband Skeeter (Todd Andrew Ball).

Today, December 14, GRABBITZ releases his debut single on Ultra Records, 'Information Overload' with Pierce Fulton. As an artist, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and songwriter, Buffalo-born GRABBITZ sustains an unfiltered vision and presents a new paradigm for pop music augmented by organic musicality, dynamic sound design, vivid lyricism, and intimate attention to detail.   On 'Information Overload,' he teams with VT-based producer Pierce Fulton on a pop-laden single that reflects the state of things today due to the impact of social media.  

Chantal creates musical moments in which worlds unfold and characters evolve, telling stories about being human. Chantal's pianistic style could be likened to Tori Amos; her lyricism evokes Suzanne Vega; and her voice similar to that of Amy Lee from Evanescence. The flavour, however, is all Chantal…a solo act, a woman, singer, writer and pianist, walking her own path; musically colouring outside the lines and crafting her own soundscape.

Beverly Hills Playhouse (LA & SFO), In Association with WallyBird Productions are proud to present two hilarious one act plays by playwright James McClure, "LAUNDRY AND BOURBON" and "LONE STAR," directed by Michael Yavnieli.  One Weekend Only at The Firescape Theatre, located at The Beverly Hills Playhouse San Francisco, 414 Mason Street, Suite 502, San Francisco, CA. 94102 (Not Beverly Hills, CA.) October 18-21, 2018.

Chantal creates musical moments in which worlds unfold and characters evolve, telling stories about being human. Chantal's pianistic style could be likened to Tori Amos; her lyricism evokes Suzanne Vega; and her voice similar to that of Amy Lee from Evanescence. The flavour, however, is all Chantal…a solo act, a woman, singer, writer and pianist, walking her own path; musically colouring outside the lines and crafting her own soundscape.

In an effort to continue fostering the theatrical community between Los Angeles/Beverly Hills and San Francisco branches of Beverly Hills Playhouse, Los Angeles company members in association with WallyBird Productions have decided to present the hysterical two act comedy by James McClure with "Laundry And Bourbon" and "Lonestar".  One-weekend-only opening October 18 - 21, 2018.  The show will perform at The Firescape Theatre at The Beverly Hills Playhouse San Francisco.

September 6, 2018: The Stella Adler Studio of Acting's Harold Clurman Laboratory Theater will present What's Wrong With You, a new play by Jan Rosenberg. What's Wrong With You runs from September 20-October 6, 2018.

Acclaimed songwriter, Brooke Moriber, is showcasing brand new music at an exclusive New York Fashion Week show. The performance takes place at the SMGlobal Catwalk at the Watson Hotel in Midtown Manhattan at 6pm. Brooke's performance will be part of a full evening's entertainment, including a red carpet, live music and a catwalk. SMGlobal Catwalk is run in support of Relief SMGlobal Foundation; a non-profit where fashion and philanthropy collide to improve the lives of women and children across the world. This event will be particularly special as stage four cancer survivors will be walking the runway.

September 6, 2018: The Stella Adler Studio of Acting's Harold Clurman Laboratory Theater will present What's Wrong With You, a new play by Jan Rosenberg. What's Wrong With You runs from September 20-October 6, 2018.

The month kicks off with local songstress Melveen Leed and the return of the Honolulu Jazz Quartet presenting a Tribute to Bird & Dizzy: The Birth of Bebop. Good music runs in the Artis family, so don't miss PraiseJesus Artis in her Blue Note debut. Jazz talent Abe Lagrimas Jr. is up next, followed by the Na Hoku “Female Vocalist of the Year” Kimié Miner. Paula Fuga returns with a tribute to Aretha Franklin and soul-singer DeAndre Brackensick is back with Shawn Pimental. We welcome Willie K back to the stage following a successful mainland tour and present the Blue Note debut of Kamuela Kahoano. The youngest of the family, Rodney Cazimero joins us later in the month followed by local giants Kumuhau,Brother Noland & John Cruz and Kuana Torres Kahele presenting 'Kakuhihewa, his tribute to O'ahu.

Singer-songwriter Brooke Moriber today treats us to a special one-off single that is perfect for the sunny summer days. “Hello Happy” is a slice of sweet pop confection with an irrepressibly cheerful vibe befitting its title. This track was born in a Nashville songwriting session with Bill DiLuigi and Brian Desveaux (Nine Days) and completed in New York City with producer Matt Anthony (Darius Rucker, Jason Castro).

Singer-songwriter Brooke Moriber today treats us to a special one-off single that is perfect for the sunny summer days. “Hello Happy” is a slice of sweet pop confection with an irrepressibly cheerful vibe befitting its title. This track was born in a Nashville songwriting session with Bill DiLuigi and Brian Desveaux (Nine Days) and completed in New York City with producer Matt Anthony (Darius Rucker, Jason Castro).

Singer-songwriter Brooke Moriber today shares her stunning video for “The Last Goodbye”. The visual conveys a deteriorating relationship through cut scenes that trace the arc of the relationship while Brooke performs alone at a piano. Throughout the track, short bursts of triumph come with every chorus, giving viewers and listeners hope for those like Brooke working their way through challenging times. Brooke puts it simply: “The Last Goodbye is a song I wrote about finding the strength it takes to walk away from an unhealthy relationship.'

Transcendent, two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning rock band Evanescence have released the official music video for their latest single “Hi-Lo”, featuring a virtuosic violin solo by acclaimed Billboard Award-winning electronic violinist Lindsey Stirling. Watch the music video HERE. Off the latest Evanescence album Synthesis, “Hi-Lo” marks the first time front woman Amy Lee and Stirling have collaborated on a track together, and features the full band backed by an orchestra and Lee's signature powerhouse vocals. Directed by P.R. Brown, the video includes live performance footage from Evanescence's critically acclaimed Synthesis tour along with orchestra footage. Stirling makes a cameo to deliver her signature blend of dance moves while performing a powerful electronic violin solo. The song was written by Amy Lee and Will Hunt and arranged by David Campbell.

You are cordially invited to the wedding of the year - yes, it will outshine the recent royal nuptials! After going through puberty, discovering sexuality, learning how to cook, taking on literary classics, trying their hand at entrepreneurship, and exploring the meaning of life, Morro and Jasp now approach a new giant life milestone with hot ideas and cold feet.

At a press conference held May 31 in the lobby of the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts, the Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA)announced 237 nominations for the 39th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards, which recognize excellence in the performing arts in Toronto.

Last seen at the Duplex a month and a half into the Trump presidency, No Evil: A Cabaret of Resistance, returns in 2018 older and wearier, but still here. This second incarnation of 2017's sold out run remains dedicated to creating musical space for rage and resistance.

The morning after a one-night stand, questions of consent lead to a highly charged confrontation. For Reed, it was a sexual fantasy played out in real time. For Angie, it was a violation. The details of their night together unravel as they struggle to unpack the truth of what happened.

Today Live Nation announced 'National Concert Week' will take place April 30 through May 8 with an exclusive $20 all-in ticket offer for fans to celebrate the kickoff to its biggest summer season. The deal will include over 1.5 million tickets to 2,000+ shows across Live Nation's roster of summer tours including Comedy, Country, Hip-Hop, Latin, Metal, Rock, Pop, and more.