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Remember putting on an album and listening from start to finish?  Relive that moment with a live concert experience unlike any other as The Black Jacket Symphony recreates a select classic album live in its entirety—note for note, sound for sound—plus a full set of greatest hits from the evening’s artist.  Over the past thirteen years, the Black Jacket Symphony has performed over 40 classic rock albums, bringing an incredible night of entertainment to over a million music lovers across the US.  The group of hand-picked musicians changes based upon the album being performed—and no sonic detail is overlooked, with the musicians doing whatever it takes to reproduce the album.  It’s a full night of rock and roll magic—plus a visual experience unlike any other.  Fans across the country flock to their shows—and once you see one, you won’t miss another!

One of the most popular and most recorded singers of the past thirty years, music icon Vince Gill today announced a portion of his upcoming tour dates. The 22-time Grammy winner and highly acclaimed musician, songwriter, vocalist, and producer will embark on a summer tour beginning June 18 and including a six-night residency in Nashville at the historic Ryman Auditorium. 

Gill has spent much of the last nine years as a touring member of the Eagles. The iconic band is currently amid a lengthy run of performances before sellout crowds at Sphere in Las Vegas. He will continue to perform with the Eagles.

To honor this 50-year career milestone of leaving home in Oklahoma to begin his career as a performer, Gill is curating a series of EPs to be released over the course of a year, thematically titled 50 Years From Home. Thus far he has released three EPs, each featuring six brand-new songs and one previous hit: I Gave You Everything I Had (October 17, 2025), Secondhand Smoke (November 14, 2025) and Brown’s Diner Bar (January 9, 2026).

As always, Musicians Hall of Fame member Gill will be joined on stage by a stellar cast of musicians. 

For emo music lovers and orchestra aficionados alike, Emo Orchestra is a new live experience that brings some of the most beloved emo songs of your youth to the theater stage with a full orchestra arrangement.

This Spring, Emo Orchestra welcomes THE SPILL CANVAS as the featured guest. Fans will hear THE SPILL CANVAS perform their own hits as well as songs by Taking Back Sunday, Fall Out Boy, A Day to Remember, The Used and many more.

Join former Vice President Kamala Harris for a night of surprising and revealing insights inspired by her #1 New York Times bestselling book, 107 DAYS.

How do we find hope and resilience in the face of adversity? During these special events, Harris will share her powerful and timely message about what it will take to move forward, especially for those feeling disheartened and disconnected from the political process. Harris will talk about her life story, her historic presidential campaign, the experiences that have shaped her personal philosophies, and her path to finding purpose.

With nuance, candor, and a unique perspective, Harris will lead a compelling conversation about how we collectively chart a blueprint that sets an alternative vision for our country now.

Meet & Greet tickets are available as an add-on to any ticket. Each Meet & Greet ticket includes a photo with Vice President Kamala Harris and a signed copy of 107 DAYS (published by Simon & Schuster), which takes readers inside the race for the presidency as no one has ever done before.

David and Tamela Mann: A Legacy of Love, Unity, and Impact

David & Tamela Mann’s story is one of resilience and triumph. Born in East Texas and raised in Fort Worth’s Stop Six neighborhood, they overcame significant odds. Their journey from humble beginnings to becoming celebrated entertainers is a powerful testament to their determination and talent.

David and Tamela Mann began their illustrious careers as integral members of Kirk Franklin & The Family, where their powerful voices and dynamic performances helped shape the sound of 90s Gospel music. Whether it’s David’s soul-stirring vocal lead on “He’s Able” or the powerful vocal prowess of Tamela’s voice on “Now Behold the Lamb,” their contributions to the group were instrumental in bringing gospel music to mainstream audiences, blending traditional sounds with contemporary influences. This early success laid the foundation for their evolution into iconic roles within the Tyler Perry franchise, most notably as Mr. Brown and Cora. These beloved characters not only Introduced their comedic talents but also solidified their status as versatile performers, capable of captivating audiences in both music and on the screen.

David and Tamela Mann have been instrumental to the Tyler Perry franchise, significantly contributing to stage plays, movies, and hit shows like Meet The Browns and currently Assisted Living. Their involvement has been pivotal in employing thousands of minority men and women in entertainment production, leading the way in idea innovation and creating culturally relevant content. Through their work, they have not only showcased their immense talent but also championed diversity and inclusion in the entertainment industry, paving the way for future generations.

Beyond acting, David is now venturing into world of directing, showcasing his keen eye for storytelling and his ability to bring out the best in his fellow performers. With a list of successful projects to his name, David still finds time to give back to his community through his mental health awareness efforts alongside the Ad Council the Hartsman Mental Institute with his new Mann to Mann series, Love Your Mind.

Tamela’s authenticity and passion shine through in every performance, touching hearts and inspiring countless individuals along the way. Her remarkable talent, coupled with her unwavering dedication to her craft, solidifies Tamela Mann’s legacy as a true icon in the world of gospel music.

As a married couple 37 Years, they have become a beacon of hope and inspiration, showcasing the beauty of marriage with Christ at the center of their everyday life. With their infectious personalities and genuine affection for one another, David and Tamela Mann continue to uplift and inspire audiences worldwide, proving that love, laughter, and family are truly the greatest treasures in life.

A native of Brooklyn, Steve grew up in the multi-ethnic neighborhood of Sheepshead Bay. This was the perfect training ground for a dialectician and comedian. Steve learned at an early age how to use his gift for imitating accents to his advantage. He also realized that he was a prolific writer of jokes and stories; real jokes. He submitted dozens of his stories to periodicals, friends and stand up comics he knew in the business. With the coming of the internet and e-mail, Steve now had an outlet for much of his comedy writings. One e-mail full of his jokes became ten, ten became hundreds, soon thousands of fellow e-mailers were enjoying Steve’s humor; and so it went for over twenty years. To this day, Steve receives e-mail versions of his own jokes from all over the world. So, if some of the hilarious stories you hear “ring” familiar; trust me, they’re probably Steve’s. Using humor, dialects and sound effects in teaching, Steve became a Physics teacher and an assistant superintendent of schools on Long Island, New York.

He left his academic career behind and turned his attention to his latent love of making people laugh. As Steve puts it, “I decided to follow my heart and become an impoverished comedy writer and performer.” Steve’s show, the three-time award winning My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish and I’m In Therapy has met with rave reviews to sold out crowds throughout The United States, Canada and South Africa. The show became one of the longest running one-man comedy shows in history. 

Steve has written four additional sequels to his original hit: My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish and I’m STILL in Therapy his hilarious holiday show; My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish and I’m Home for the Holidays! and Cannoli, Latkes & Guilt… the therapy continues, Steve’s shows are currently touring the United States, Canada, and South Africa and have received critical acclaim including winning The Connecticut Critics Circle Award, The San Francisco Drama Desk nomination, Broadway.com “Best new off-Broadway play. Steve’s latest creation, From Brooklyn to Broadway in ONLY 50 Years!; has enjoyed wonderful reviews and sold out performances in Texas, New York, Canada, Las Vegas and many more cities. One note: All the voices you’ll hear in the show tonight are Steve’s. Enjoy!

That they are still roaring and soaring should be no surprise. That’s just how they are built. TESLA may have been born in the mid 80s, but their bluesy, soulful sound is strongly embedded in the roots of organic, authentic, 1970s rock and roll. The same roots that produced bands like The Allman Brothers, Grand Funk Railroad, AC/DC, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Aerosmith.

The ground started shaking in Sacramento, CA, in 1984; gold country that would soon be producing some platinum. They started out as City Kidd, until a suggested name change to TESLA, honoring the eccentric inventor Nikola Tesla who pioneered all things electrical. Their 1986 platinum debut album, Mechanical Resonance, included Top 40 hits “Modern Day Cowboy” and “Little Suzi.” 1989’s double-platinum The Great Radio Controversy included hits “Heaven’s Trail (No Way Out)” and “Love Song”. Suddenly, TESLA, who had been touring with bands such as Def Leppard and David Lee Roth, earned headlining status. In 1990, TESLA helped reshape the face of modern rock music by stripping down to the Five Man Acoustical Jam, an informal collection of their biggest hits peppered with rock and roll classics by the Beatles, Stones, and others. This album produced their biggest hit single to date, a cover of Five Man Electrical Band’s “Signs.” Other 90s albums from Tesla include platinum selling Psychotic Supper and Bust a Nut. The band continues to record and release material including 9 new albums since 2000 and recently debuted their new single, “Time To Rock!”

TESLA has endured many of the same taste-changing challenges that affected many in the post-grunge world, but through it all, their blue-collar work ethic and dedication to the faithful fan base has helped them not just survive, but thrive. TESLA’s legacy is alive and well as they continue to record and sellout venues all over the world. As comfortable, rugged, and dependable as your favorite pair of boots, they endure. TESLA is a celebration of the greatest spirits of rock and roll.

Daniel Tosh is a comedian, host, writer and producer. After graduating from the University of Central Florida with a degree in Marketing, Daniel moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in comedy. His stand up career accelerated in 2001 after a performance on The Late Show with David Letterman after which Daniel would continue on to appear in other shows including his own COMEDY CENTRAL PRESENTS, a 30 minute special two years later. He was also seen on PREMIUM BLEND and multiple episodes of THE TONIGHT SHOW. 

In 2005, Comedy Central would go on to release his debut album, TRUE STORIES I MADE UP. Daniel would later release three additional hour long specials for the network, all to popular and critical acclaim; COMPLETELY SERIOUS (2007), HAPPY THOUGHTS (2011) and PEOPLE PLEASER (2016). 

Daniel is best known for hosting and creating TOSH.0, which aired on Comedy Central from 2009-2020. The show showcased internet clips with the addition of Daniel’s comedic perspective. It was one of the longest running comedy series for Comedy Central and at its height became the most watched show by men from 18-34 on cable television. 

Daniel can currently be heard and seen hosting his latest project, TOSH SHOW, a video podcast for iHeart Media. The show premiered to fantastic response garnering millions of watches and listens in the first weeks. 

Daniel also Executive Produced and starred in BRICKELBERRY for three seasons for Comedy Central. His other voiceover work was also featured on PARADISE PD and THE LIFE AND TIMES OF TIM. 

Daniel has appeared in comedy festivals and toured all over the world including New Zealand, Australia, Montreal and Ireland and at one point in his career was averaging over 100 college performances a year. Daniel currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife and family. 

Christopher Cross burst onto the music scene with his 1980 self-titled debut album, winning five Grammy Awards, including—for the first time in Grammy history—the “Big Four” most prestigious awards: Record of the Year (for the single “Sailing”), Album of the Year, Song of the Year (also “Sailing”), and Best New Artist.

In a career spanning more than four decades, Cross has sold over 10 million albums. His music has garnered five Grammys, an Oscar, a Golden Globe, an Emmy nomination and five Top 10 singles.

Within a year of the first album’s release, Cross joined music royalty Burt Bacharach to write “Arthur’s Theme,” for the movie Arthur, which won an Academy Award for Best Song. With his 1983 release, Another Page, Cross was again in the Top 10 with the singles “All Right” and “Think of Laura.” His song, “Swept Away,” composed for the hit television series, Growing Pains, was nominated for an Emmy.

Cross started his own label and, since 2007, has released 8 albums of new material, including A Christopher Cross Christmas and The Café Carlyle Sessions, jazz treatments of hits and favorites born out of a residency at the famous Hotel Carlyle in New York City. Take Me as I Am, released in 2018, features richly-crafted melodies and elegant guitar work. The latest project for Christopher Cross Records is aptly titled The Complete Works. Released in 2020, it celebrates his 40th anniversary as a recording artist and is a collection of all 12 previously-released CDs, one CD of singles and bonus tracks, and a pink vinyl containing one track from each album chosen by Christopher.

Even though the COVID-19 pandemic delayed the 40th Anniversary tour, he is once again performing the carefully-crafted songs and music his fans enjoy, starting with “Sailing” and “Ride Like the Wind” from his Grammy-winning debut album and continuing through the decades of his ever-changing but always excellent material. Concert dates can be found on the tour section of his website, www.christophercross.com.

All in all, it’s been quite a ride, one that has taken Cross from his early days in Texas where he once served as a drum tech for Ginger Baker, bought gear from Jimmy Page, and played lead guitar for Deep Purple on a night when Ritchie Blackmore fell ill, to this place as a respected singer-songwriter-guitar player who continues to share his original music with the world.

Playing is the joy and satisfaction of touring, but it comes with the hard part — travel, the endless miles on a bus. There’s no dodging the wear and tear, and Little Feat has been playing for quite a while.

With tongue stuck somewhat in cheek, Little Feat announces “The Last Farewell Tour,” which will begin in April 2026.

It’s definitely not an absolute, never-gonna-play again statement. This wind-down will take several years to accomplish, and while it does, Feat will continue to perform and record as long as they are able. It’s a retirement from the travel of touring.

Little Feat began in 1969 when Frank Zappa told Lowell George he should start his own band. As Lowell happened to have a pretty small shoe size, the name became obvious. He found a partner/keyboard player in Bill Payne and a drummer in Richie Hayward.

After a few transitions, they added Kenny Gradney (bass), Sam Clayton (percussion), Paul Barrere (guitar) and eventually Fred Tackett (guitar), and began a now 56-year journey that has produced dozens of songs – “Dixie Chicken,” “Oh, Atlanta,” “Willin’,” “Fat Man in the Bathtub” – and a thousand memories. One result was one of the best live albums in the history of rock ‘n’ roll, Waiting for Columbus.

The road (see above!) is hard, and it cost them first Lowell George in 1979, Richie Hayward in 2010, and Paul Barrere in 2019. The everlasting Little Feat groove demanded playing, and they added Scott Sharrard (guitar) and Tony Leone (drums), and may well be playing at the very height of their powers, recently releasing a well-received album of original material, Strike Up the Band. Their inimitable blend of rock, New Orleans swamp boogie, jazz, and blues is not only unique but an ongoing source of delight.

Feat has an incredible legacy of music and the celebration that comes with it, and the near future will see them honoring their own past with more playing.

But it’s time to give the trusty tour bus, however comfy, a rest.

Live in Concert

Creating and recording new music is often considered the lifeblood of any band — an ethos AOR torchbearers Styx continue to embody with the release of Circling From Above, the 18th studio album in their formidable catalog. Spanning 13 tracks, the album navigates the complexities of the human experience through the intersecting lenses of technology and nature.

The album, the band’s third in eight years, delivers a 41-minute, end-to-end listening experience that is both thought-provoking and exhilarating. A masterclass in storytelling, it blends signature Styx hallmarks with bold steps forward — building on the creative momentum of recent releases The Mission (2017) and Crash of the Crown (2021).

Driven by the kinetic energy of lead single “Build and Destroy,” the album is immediately available to fans at StyxWorld.com, the Universal Music Webstoreand all tour stops of Styx’s “Brotherhood of Rock” tour, which kicks off tonight in Greenville, S.C. The album’s official public release date is set for July 18.

Styx has remained a touring juggernaut for the past 25 years, but according to guitarist/vocalist Tommy Shaw, the band’s current streak of artistic resurgence in the studio is due to multiple factors tethered to a deep sense of harmony.“

There’s just a lot of positive flow right now,” says Shaw. “There’s a lot of people playing great, and there’s a lot of love, respect and excitement about each other’s talents. Bands can go lifetimes and never have this kind of rapport and chemistry.”

Circling From Above features contributions from all seven members of the band, including founding guitarist/vocalist James “JY” Young (affectionately known as “The Godfather of Styx”), Shaw, original bassist Chuck Panozzo, drummer Todd Sucherman, keyboardist/vocalist Lawrence Gowan, and newest members Will Evankovich (guitars and vocals) and Terry Gowan (bass).

The Beauty and Wonder of China Before Communism

Shen Yun’s grand production immerses you in stories and legends that shaped Chinese culture for millennia. It’s a world where maidens danced with ethereal grace and generals fought with explosive athleticism, where timeless tales of valor and virtue were born, and where heaven and earth intersected, making even magic possible.

Featuring one of the world’s oldest art forms— classical Chinese dance—along with patented multimedia effects and all-original orchestral works, Shen Yun opens a portal to a glorious and spiritual civilization of unrivaled beauty, artistry, and inspiration.  

“Beautiful! There was something pure and bright and very dignified about them. The show gave me real sense of goodness and meaning in life.”
—Anna Liceica, soloist, American Ballet Theater

“This is the best I have ever seen. It was so uplifting. It spoke to everything that is good in this world.”
— Glen Duncan, Grammy Award-winning musician

From the bombastic and epic, to the folky and mystical, Get the Led Out (GTLO) has captured the essence of the recorded music of Led Zeppelin and brought it to the concert stage. The Philadelphia-based group consists of six veteran musicians intent on delivering Led Zeppelin live, like you’ve never heard before. Utilizing the multi-instrumentalists at their disposal, GTLO recreates the songs in all their depth and glory with the studio overdubs that Zeppelin themselves never performed. When you hear three guitars on the album…GTLO delivers three guitarists on stage. No wigs or fake English accents, GTLO brings what the audience wants…a high energy Zeppelin concert with an honest, heart-thumping intensity. 

Dubbed by the media as “The American Led Zeppelin,” Get The Led Out offers a strong focus on the early years. They also touch on the deeper cuts that were seldom, if ever heard in concert. GTLO also includes a special “acoustic set” with Zep favorites such as “Tangerine” and “Hey Hey What Can I Do.” 

GTLO has amassed a strong national touring history, having performed at major club and PAC venues across the country, including eleven straight years of headlining Red Rocks Amphitheater. 

Band Members: Paul Sinclair – Lead Vocals, Harmonica; Paul Hammond – Electric and Acoustic Guitars, Mandolin, Theremin; Tommy Zamp – Electric and Acoustic Guitars, Vocals; Eddie Kurek – Keyboards, Guitar, Vocals, Percussion; Derek Smith – Drums, Percussion; Seth Chrisman – Bass, Vocals

STOMP is explosive, provocative, sophisticated, sexy, utterly unique and appeals to audiences of all ages. The international percussion sensation has garnered an armful of awards and rave reviews, and has appeared on numerous national television shows. The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments – matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps – to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms. The return of the percussive hit also brings some new surprises, with some sections of the show now updated and restructured and the addition of two new full-scale routines, utilizing props like tractor tire inner tubes and paint cans. As USA Today says, “STOMP finds beautiful noises in the strangest places.” STOMP. See what all the noise is about.