by Jeff Maisey | Nov 25, 2025 | Classical, Concert Previews, Music, Music News
By Jim Morrison Sarah Brightman’s journey through dance, Broadway, international stardom and selling tens of millions of records began with singing at three with her family in England. So, her winter symphony Christmas tours take her back to that time decades...
by Jeff Maisey | Nov 25, 2025 | Concert Previews, Music, Music News
By Jeff Maisey Smooth jazz saxophonist Dave Koz has made a successful seasonal career hitting the road for the past 27 years in the month leading up to Christmas Eve with his critically acclaimed Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour. When the 28th tour makes a stop...
by Jeff Maisey | Oct 8, 2025 | Concert Previews, Music, Music News
By Jerome Langston “I’ve been a fan of this music since I was a kid,” says Robert Cross, Executive Director and artistic director of the Virginia Arts Festival, referring to gospel music — which he became immersed in through the local scene of gospel choirs here in...
by Jeff Maisey | Sep 15, 2025 | Concert Previews, Music, Music News
(Capathia Jenkins is sensational singing Aretha Franklin hits) By Jerome Langston “I have the best airport in the world. The busiest airport in the world, right? So I can get, almost anywhere, on a direct flight from Atlanta because it’s Delta’s hub,” says...
by Jeff Maisey | Sep 15, 2025 | Concert Previews, Music, Music News
By Jeff Maisey Many of you know the classic hit songs from the band WAR — “Low Rider,” “The Cisco Kid,” “Summer,” and “Why Can’t We Be Friends?” What you may not recall is the musical crossover group from Southern California known for weaving elements funk, jazz,...
by Jeff Maisey | Sep 15, 2025 | Concert Previews, Music, Music News
By Jeff Maisey The O’Jays are one of America’s most beloved old school soul and R&B groups. You no doubt know the songs from radio play and television commercials: “Love Train,” “I Love Music,” “Use Ta Be My Girl,” and “Backstabbers.” Perhaps their 1973 hit,...
