Hocus Pocus is a beloved 1993 American fantasy comedy film that has become a perennial Halloween cult classic, despite its initial box office disappointment. The movie centers on the wickedly funny trio of the Sanderson sisters—Winifred, Mary, and Sarah—a coven of witches famously portrayed by Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy, and Sarah Jessica Parker. After being […]
Rachael Price (vocalist for Lake Street Dive) and Vilray Bolles (Brooklyn-based guitarist and songwriter) conjure 1930s and ’40s swing as Rachael & Vilray. The jazz duo weaves enchanting spells with timeless songs of passion and whimsy that evoke the era of Fats Waller, Peggy Lee, and Johnny Mercer with a wink of modern wit. “She […]
Kenny Garrett is an American post-bop jazz musician and composer, widely regarded as one of the most important alto saxophonists of his generation. His music seamlessly blends traditional jazz with contemporary influences, including elements of funk, R&B, Gospel, and world music, often featuring African and Asian influences.
The "DISCO ERA THEME SHOW FUNDRAISER 2025" is a special event dedicated to reliving the music, soul, and glamour of disco's golden age, with a key fundraising component for a music education organization, the Maison de Music Foundation. This one-night-only spectacular is presented by La Voix Studio and is scheduled to take place at the […]
Amaro Freitas is a highly acclaimed Brazilian jazz pianist and composer who is pioneering a distinct, contemporary sound in global jazz, moving beyond traditional Brazilian styles. Born in Recife, Brazil, his music is characterized by a heavily percussive and polyrhythmic approach that draws deeply from the cultural traditions of Northeast Brazil, such as maracatu, frevo, […]
Amaro Freitas is a highly acclaimed Brazilian jazz pianist and composer who is pioneering a distinct, contemporary sound in global jazz, moving beyond traditional Brazilian styles. Born in Recife, Brazil, his music is characterized by a heavily percussive and polyrhythmic approach that draws deeply from the cultural traditions of Northeast Brazil, such as maracatu, frevo, […]
"AN EVENING OF COMEDY, MUSIC, & ART honoring CEDRIC THE ENTERTAINER," is a high-profile tribute and benefit show presented by the Angela & John Witherspoon Foundation. Scheduled for Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at the Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood, the evening is dedicated to honoring the esteemed comedian, actor, and producer, Cedric the Entertainer. The […]
Dijon is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer known for his raw, emotionally resonant, and genre-defying music. His sound blends elements of alternative R&B, neo-soul, Americana, and indie-folk, often characterized by a distinctive lo-fi, "bedroom" production style that emphasizes vocal vulnerability, acoustic instrumentation, and spontaneous, jam-like performances. After gaining recognition as half of the alternative […]
Miki Berenyi began her career as a recording artist in 1989, as co-founder of the band Lush, releasing a series of EPs (Scar, Mad Love and Black Spring compiled as Gala) and LPs (Spooky, Split and Lovelife) on the iconic 4AD label. The band toured extensively, many times in the US — with Ride, Babes in Toyland, Jane's Addiction, Flaming Lips, Weezer […]
Kicking off , acclaimed podcast Vibe Check returns to The Ford stage to explore the poetry and politics of the genre and more. Described as your “favorite group chat come to life,” the weekly podcast, hosted by audio-journalist Sam Sanders, poet Saeed Jones, and theater producer Zach Stafford, takes on the news and culture of […]
Shintaro Sakamoto is a highly influential Japanese musician, singer, and producer, first gaining renown as the frontman and creative force behind the legendary psychedelic rock band Yura Yura Teikoku, which was active from 1989 until its amicable disbandment in 2010. Following the end of the band, Sakamoto launched a solo career that saw him evolve […]
