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Scotty McCreery and RUMORS Added to Indian Ranch Summer Concert Season
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2024


Two new shows have been added to the 2024 Summer Concert Series at Indian Ranch in Webster, MA.  Scotty McCreery returns on Sunday, June 23, 2024 and RUMOURS: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show performs on  Sunday, July 21, 2024.

Org Music + Capitane Records Share Adam Green Cover From Ben Kweller, 'Her Father And Her'
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 11, 2023


Org Music and Capitane Records have shared a cover of Adam Green's 'Her Father and Her' by Ben Kweller. The cover is part of the upcoming tribute album, 'Moping In Style: A Tribute To Adam Green,' set to be released on December 1st. Watch the lyric video here!

Josh Radnor Shares Meditative Single 'Learning'
by Michael Major - Nov 2, 2023


Produced and engineered by Radnor’s Nashville friends Jeremiah Dunlap, Cory Quintard, and Kyle Cox, Eulogy: Volume I exudes the unquestionable sturdiness of timeless, storytelling-driven Americana, boasting anthemic melodies laced with electronic elements and idiosyncratic twists.

Josh Radnor Announces Solo Debut Double-Album, 'Eulogy: Vol. I + II'
by Michael Major - Sep 15, 2023


Throughout Eulogy: Volume I, Radnor’s grounded and intimate songwriting style blends the timeless art of existential questioning with relatable, down-to-earth narratives, in the vein of acts like Nick Drake, Alexi Murdoch, Bob Dylan, and Neil Young. Backed by sometimes rowdy, sometimes sparse instrumentation.

HAHA (Maria Taylor & Mike Bloom) Share Debut Single 'Only Gets Better'
by Michael Major - Jun 13, 2023


HAHA is a band born of humans, two of them - Maria Taylor (Azure Ray) and Mike Bloom (Jenny Lewis, Julian Casablancas, Richard Edwards).  It strives to celebrate the very existence of all creatures and things: the knowable, the unknowable, the in-between, the gentle, the strange, the dangerous, the otherwise..

SPEEDY ORTIZ Returns After 5+ Years with New Single 'Scabs'
by Michael Major - Apr 12, 2023


Songwriter, guitarist and singer Sadie Dupuis has remained busy as well, releasing solo music (and collaborating with the likes of Lizzo, The New Pornographers, Ben Lee and Backxwash) under the moniker Sad13, publishing two poetry books, and running the Carpark Records imprint and literary journal, Wax Nine (Spacemoth, Johanna Warren, Melkbelly).

Interview: Raymond Lee on Costumes, Crew and How Theatre Prepared Him for QUANTUM LEAP
by E.H. Reiter - Apr 1, 2023


Interview with 'Quantum Leap''s Raymond Lee about taking on this series reboot, how he gets into character, and how doing theatre helped him prepare for this role.

RUMOURS: THE ULTIMATE FLEETWOOD MAC TRIBUTE SHOW Comes to Indian Ranch in July
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2023


Rumours: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show is coming to Indian Ranch in Webster, MA on Sunday, July 9, 2023. Tickets go on-sale this Saturday, January 21 at 10:00 AM.

Jill Sobule's F*CK7THGRADE Extends at Wild Project
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2022


wild project's F*ck7thGrade, with music, lyrics, and concept by Jill Sobule, book by Liza Birkenmeier and directed by Lisa Peterson with music direction by Julie Wolf, has extended through November 19. F*ck7thGrade began performances on Wednesday, October 12.

LA CENERENTOLA Announced At Opera Columbus
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 29, 2022


Gioachino Rossini's delightful “La Cenerentola” plays out in modern-day Newport, RI in an updated take on the classic tale in a new production by Opera Columbus, Tri-Cities Opera, and Annapolis Opera.  

Jill Sobule's F*CK7THGRADE to be Presented at Wild Project in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 27, 2022


wild project will present F*ck7thGrade, music, lyrics, and concept by Jill Sobule, book by Liza Birkenmeier and directed by Lisa Peterson with music direction by Julie Wolf. F*ck7thGrade begins performances on Wednesday, October 12 for a limited engagement through Saturday, November 5.

New Works by Keenan Scott II, Anna Deavere Smith & More to be Featured in New York Stage and Film Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 5, 2022


New York Stage and Film, will return July 9-August 7 for five weeks of in-person programming in Poughkeepsie for their 2022 Summer Season. 

New York Stage and Film Announces Summer Season Featuring Josh Radnor, Lily Houghton, Anna Deavere Smith, and More
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2022


New York Stage and Film returns July 9-August 7 for five weeks of in-person programming in Poughkeepsie for their 2022 Summer Season.  For 38 years, NYSAF has operated as a vital incubator for artists and their work, a catalyst for stories that continue across the country and around the world.  All tickets are $25 and go on sale June 1.

Award-Winning Singer-Songwriter Jill Sobule to Play People's Light Drive-In Concerts
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2021


Jill Sobule, the award-winning singer-songwriter whose 1990s hits include “Supermodel” and the original “I Kissed a Girl,” plays the People's Light Drive-In Concert Series on Friday, August 13 at 6:30pm and Saturday, August 14 at 2:00pm.

Casting Announced For MATILDA THE MUSICAL West End Return
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2021


Matilda The Musical is now booking through to 13 February 2022. Learn more about the cast, the production, and how to book tickets here!

Azure Ray Release New Single 'Phantom Lover'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 19, 2021


The song follows up the release of two pre-release singles, 'Bad Dream' and 'Remedy' which have been praised by Pitchfork, Stereogum, Paste, American Songwriter, SPIN Magazine, UPROXX and many more. 

Azure Ray Release 'Bad Dream' Video
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 6, 2021


Twenty years have passed since Maria Taylor and Orenda Fink released their self-titled debut record as Azure Ray. Those familiar with their work now know that it was the tragic death of Taylor’s then boyfriend which abruptly transformed the duo’s relationship to music.

Josh Radnor Releases New Single 'Apocalyptic Love Song'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Apr 13, 2021


'Apocalyptic Love Song' follows up the release of the EP's singles 'The High Road' and 'You Feel New' which are available on all streaming services to add to your favorite playlists. 

Josh Radnor Shares New Single 'You Feel New'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Mar 31, 2021


'You Feel New' follows up the release of the EP's first single 'The High Road.' The song debuted at Rolling Stone and is available on now all streaming services to add to your favorite playlists. 

Azure Ray Announce First New Full-Length Album In 10 Years
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Mar 25, 2021


The new 10 song LP will be available on digital platforms, CD, and vinyl in three color variants with a special illustrated lyric booklet, plus limited edition bundles featuring a custom-blended “Remedy” essential oil roller.

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