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Best 5 Michigan Live Concerts in 2023

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You better get your hands on the cheapest website to buy concert tickets immediately since there are several live shows in Michigan that you undoubtedly shouldn’t miss!

The Great Lake State is the place to be in the following months of 2023 if you love music and live concerts since Michigan hosts some top-class bands and singers. That’s why attending concerts in Michigan is the perfect way to see your favorite artists hit the stage and provide you and your best friends with tremendous fun along with thousands of other music fans.

Without further ado, let’s see the best Michigan live concerts in 2023.

Bruce Springsteen Will Play in The Motor City

The most anticipated live concert in Detroit in 2023 is the upcoming Bruce Springsteen & The E Street band concert at the Little Caesars Arena on March 29.

Bruce is soon to celebrate an incredible 60th career anniversary, so his Detroit show at the Little Caesars Arena will be more than memorable. When it comes to music, Springsteen is a living legend with 21 studio albums and is known as the inventor of heartland rock. His live shows often last over three hours, so his concerts are undoubtedly worth the money you will pay for a concert ticket.

“The Boss” has won 20 Grammy Awards, among many other prestigious accolades, so if you desire to see a legendary musician perform, you better hurry up and buy tickets for his upcoming live concert in Detroit.

There are some musicians, such as The Rolling Stones, Adele, or Bruno Mars, who everyone wants to see at least once in their lifetime, and Bruce Springsteen is definitely one of them!

ZZ Top Is Playing At the Firekeepers Casino

A band for which you should definitely buy concert tickets in Michigan 2023 is ZZ Top, and the band’s live show is on April 7 at the Firekeepers Casino in Battle Creek. If you like rock music, ZZ Top is a perfect choice if you desire to enjoy rock riffs and dance all night long with your best friends.

This band has been rocking stages all over the globe for more than 50 years, and it still has engaging live performances, a cool dressing style, and sly humorous lyrics. Unfortunately, Dirty Hill passed away in 2021, but luckily for you, the band decided to keep on playing. Today’s band members are Billy Gibbons on vocals and guitar, Frank Beard on drums, and Elwood Francis on bass.

ZZ Top became famous because of Billy’s signature blues sound, the Beard and Hill rhythm section, and the matching appearances of Gibbons and Hill, who wore sunglasses, hats, and long beards.

Susan Werner Is Playing in Ann Arbor

Also on April 7, but at The Ark in Ann Arbor, Susan Werner will play a live show, and if you want to experience something unique and different, this is the place to be in April.

She is a contemporary folk singer and songwriter who uses jazz and gospel music genres to create authentic sound. Werner’s live performances are captivating and warm at the same time. She initially wanted an opera career, but luckily for music fans, she saw a Nanci Griffith performance, inspiring her to create her own songs on an acoustic guitar.

Werner became famous in the folk scene around New York, Philadelphia, and Boston, but today she is one of the most prominent contemporary folk artists in the United States. If you want to see her live performance in Ann Arbor, now is the perfect time to purchase tickets before it’s too late.

Queensryche Is Coming to Grand Rapids

Rocking stages since 1982, Queensryche is considered one of the leading bands of the progressive metal scene and often referred to as one of the “Big Three” of this music genre, together with Fates Warning and Dream Theater.

Luckily for you, this American heavy metal band is coming to Grand Rapids on April 1 to play at the Intersection.

Queensryche has 16 studio albums, so you’ll hear many phenomenal tracks if you attend this live concert. With more than 20 million albums sold over the globe, Queensryche is considered one of the leaders of this music genre. Today’s band members are Michael Walton, Eddie Jackson, Todd La Torre, Casey Grillo, and Mike Stone.

Another exciting reason you should go to this live concert is because Queensryche have a new studio album from last year, so there are great new songs to enjoy!

Blink 182 Will Also Play in The Motor City

Last on our list, but equally entertaining and one of the best upcoming Michigan concerts in 2023, is the Blink 182 concert at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on May 9.

Blink 182 is one of the best skate-punk bands that was formed in Poway, California, in 1992, and the current band members are drummer Travis Baker, vocalist and guitarist Tom DeLonge, and vocalist and bassist Mark Hoppus.

Even though their sound has diversified throughout the band’s exciting career, their musical style is seen as pop-punk, which is a mix of fast-paced punk rock with catchy pop melodies. Blink 182 emerged from a suburban skate-punk scene in Southern California, and their lyrics are primarily focused on adolescent frustrations, relationships, and maturity. Blink 182 gained popularity because of their irreverent humor and high-energy live performances.

One of the primary reasons music fans love to discover where to buy cheap concert tickets online for this band’s shows is because they have excellent tracks. Some of the songs you will have the privilege of hearing if you go to this live show include I Miss You, All the Small Things, Not Now, Online Songs, Adam’s Song, Always, Dammit, and many others.

There you have it, the five best upcoming live shows in Michigan in 2023, for which you should buy a concert ticket immediately. We wish you to have a lot of fun with your best friends and thousands of other music lovers, stay safe, and make some beautiful concert memories!

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The Marvelous Marilyn Maye Received Twelve Standing Ovations At The New York Pops

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Karen Akers, Jim Caruso, Tony Danza, Jamie deRoy, Max von Essen, Melissa Errico, Bob Mackie, Susie Mosher, Sidney Myer, Josh Prince, Lee Roy Reams, Rex Reed, Randy Roberts, Mo Rocca , Mark Sendroff, Lee Roy Reams, Brenda Vaccaro and David Zippel were there to see and honor Cabaret legend and Grammy nominee Marilyn Maye. Maye who turns 95 April 10th, made her at Carnegie Hall solo debut last night with The New York Pops, led by Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke.

Steven Reineke Photo By Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Marilyn Maye Photo By Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Maye is a highly praised singer, actress, director, arranger, educator, Grammy nominated recording artist and a musical treasure. Her entire life has been committed to the art of song and performance and it showed with the 12 standing ovations she received.

Marilyn Maye Photo By Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Marilyn Maye Photo By Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Maye appeared 76 times on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, she was “discovered” by Steve Allen and had a RCA recording contract, seven albums and 34 singles.

Marilyn Maye Photo By Genevieve Rafter Keddy

The evening started out with the superlative New York Pops Overture of Mame, which Maye had played the title role.

Marilyn Maye Photo By Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Next a Cole Porter Medley with “Looking at You,”  Concentrate On You,” “I Get A Kick Out Of You,” It’s Alright With Me,””Just One of Those Things,” “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” and “All of You”. This was Marilyn’s second standing ovation. The first was when she stood on that stage for the first time and the audience was rapturous.

Marilyn Maye and Steven Reineke Photo By Genevieve Rafter Keddy

A terrific “It’s Today” from Mame with high flying kicks was the third ovation and wow can that woman kick.

Marilyn Maye Photo By Genevieve Rafter Keddy

A rainbow medley included “Look To The Rainbow” from Finnian’s Rainbow, the iconic “Somewhere Over The Rainbow,” the jazzy “Make Me Rainbows” and of course “The Rainbow Connection.” And with that another standing ovation.

Marilyn Maye Photo By Genevieve Rafter Keddy

“Put On A Happy Face” from Bye Bye Birdie.

Marilyn Maye Photo By Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Tedd Firth and Marilyn Photo By Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Frank Loesser’s Joey, Joey, Joey brought on a fifth standing ovation. This song was a masterclass in acting and vocal nuance. For that matter every song that comes out of Ms. Maye’s mouth is perfection. Part of the brilliance of this night is her musical director, arranger, and pianist Ted Firth. That man is a genius.

Marilyn Maye Photo By Genevieve Rafter Keddy

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Lerner and Loewe’s “On The Street Where You Live” from My Fair Lady ended the first act with a sixth standing ovation.

Steven Reineke Photo By Genevieve Rafter Keddy

The overture from Hello Dolly! and then Cabaret shows Marilyn Maye also starred in opened the second act. The New York Pops sounded phenomenal as always.

Marilyn Maye Photo By Genevieve Rafter Keddy

“Your Gonna Hear From Me” from “Inside Daisy Clover was an appropriate starter for this next round as the audience got to its feet.

Marilyn Maye Photo By Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Maye’s most requested song “Guess Who I Saw Today” from New Faces of 1952 was followed by a show stopping “Fifty Percent” from Ballroom and of course another standing ovation.

Marilyn Maye Photo By Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Her next song was chosen by the Smithsonian Institute to be included in its permanent collection of recordings from the 20th century. Her recording of “Too Late Now” is considered by the Smithsonian to be one of the 110 Best American Compositions of the Twentieth Century and Ms. Maye showed us why and again another standing ovation.

Being presented with flowers

A proclamation from The City of New York read by Steven Reineke to Marilyn Maye made this day Marilyn Maye Day. This treasure cried with joy as she sang Stephen Sondheim’s “I’m Still Here.” Though she forgot some of the lyric, Ms. Maye proved performing is all on the intent and connecting to the audience. Two more standing ovations were added here.

Steven Reineke, Marilyn Maye with the proclamation Photo By Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Steven Reineke, Marilyn Maye with the proclamation Photo By Genevieve Rafter Keddy

For encores, I was thrilled to hear James Taylor’s “Circle of Life” and “Here’s To Life,” which is my personal favorite, finally going back into “It’s Today” with those high kicks and a twelfth standing ovation. Bravo Ms. Maye!

Steven Reineke, Marilyn Maye with the proclamation Photo By Genevieve Rafter Keddy

If you are a singer and do not catch Ms. Maye live, you really do not care about your craft. Last night Ms. Maye made it clear why she’s been celebrated as one of America’s greatest jazz singers for more than 50 years and this was a night I will always remember. Thank-you New York Pops.

Marilyn Maye By Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Steven Reineke, Marilyn Maye Photo By Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Jamie deRoy and Tony Danza Photo By Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Jim Caruso and Max von Essen Photo By Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Eric Gabbard., Steven Reineke, Jim Caruso and Max von Essen Photo By Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Marilyn Maye and Melissa Errico Photo By Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Marilyn Maye and Melissa Errico Photo By Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Bob Mackie and Marilyn Maye Photo By Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Marilyn Maye and Mark Sendroff Photo By Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Karen Akers, Sidney Myer, Marilyn Maye and Lee Roy Reams Photo By Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Josh Prince, Marilyn Maye and Michael Novak Photo By Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Don’t miss the Pop’s 40th Birthday Gala: This One’s For You: The Music Of Barry Manilow on Monday, May 1st. The gala will star Sean Bell, Erich Bergen, Betty Buckley, Charo, Deborah Cox, Danny Kornfeld, Norm Lewis, Melissa Manchester, Zal Owen, Eric Peters, Blake Roman, Billy Stritch, Steven Telsey, Max von Essen, Dionne Warwick, and more to be announced. This will be yet another New York Pop’s Night not to miss.

 

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T2C Sends Our Prayers to Andrew Lloyd Webber and Lea Michele

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Saturday, March 25, 2023

 A Statement From Andrew Lloyd Webber

 I am shattered to have to announce that my beloved elder son Nick died a few hours ago in Basingstoke Hospital. His whole family is gathered together and we are all totally bereft. 

 Thank you for all your thoughts during this difficult time.

The 75-year-old Oscar-winning composer son Nicholas followed in his father’s footsteps and was a successful composer in his own right, having written Fat Friends The Musical. He was married to musician Polly Wiltshire, who appeared on the soundtrack of his father’s 2019 movie Cats.

During his career, Nicholas also scored music for an adaption of The Little Prince as well as composing numerous TV and film scores, including for the BBC1 drama Loves, Lies, and Records.

Nicholas previously spoke about making his own way in the theatre world away from his famous family name in a 2011 unearthed interview.

He said he wanted to be ‘judged on his own merits’ so dropped his surname when working to see what the reaction would be.

Our hearts and prayers go out to his family.

Also on Saturday Lea Michele updated her fans on the status of her two-year-old’s health via her Instagram  after he was hospitalized earlier this week.  Her son Ever was in the hospital, but is now out due to a ‘scary health issue. She posted a picture backstage in her dressing room ahead of her Broadway performance in Funny Girl. Lea had been out to focus on her family.

“I just wanted to say thank you to everyone for just so much love and support this week. I really really appreciated it”.

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Events In April Bring Easter, Spring and Flowers Galore.

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Photograph: Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Macy’s, Inc.

Join the Judy Garland and Fred Astaire tradition with the Easter Bonnet Parade on Fifth Avenue. There is also the Orchid Show at the New York Botanical Garden or right at home the flower show at Macy’s. On select Fridays every month, you can enjoy Free Admission to the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum between 5 pm and 9 pm.

Until 4/9: Macy’s Flower ShowThe show includes beautiful, bright floral arrangements, special events including live music, and kids’ activities.

until 4/23: This is The Orchid Show‘s 20th year. Reconnect with nature while experiencing the picture-perfect beauty of the orchids. On select nights, adults can experience the exhibition through Orchid Nights, with music, cash bars, and food available for purchase.

4/1-30: Sakura Matsuri Cherry Blossom Festival. The festival, hosted by the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, celebrates Japanese culture and the arrival of spring. It features a variety of cultural performances and activities, as well as a small flea market, tea ceremonies, and crafts. The highlight is the magnificent display of cherry blossom trees, with over 200 trees in full bloom. Visitors can admire the pink and white blooms and enjoy a traditional Japanese atmosphere. Tickets are usually around $40 for adults, though seniors and students get a reduced rate of $35.

4/7-16th: The New York International Auto ShowThe first new york Auto Show took place in 1900, for over 120 years now they have been sharing what’s new and interesting in the auto industry.

4/9: The Easter Parade starts near St. Patrick’s Cathedral at 10am. The tradition dates back to the 1870s, where elaborate bonnets and fashion galore is full frontal.

4/9: “Georgia O’Keeffe: To See Takes Time,” comes to MoMA.

4/15: The Tartan Day Parade is an NYC tradition that offers attendees a unique way to celebrate and honor Scottish culture. For the 25th year, there will be bagpipes, dancers, and even Scottish dogs marching in the parade. Attendance is free and open to the public. In addition to the parade, expect a whole week of Scottish-themed events and festivities.

4/15: Pillow Fight in the Park at Washington Square Park.

4/15: The New York Restoration Project is giving out 3,500 free trees to New Yorkers across all five boroughs. To get one of the 3,500 free trees that will be given away, register in advance on this website, where you’ll also get to browse through the current list of distribution dates, times and locations.

4/15 and 29: f the likes of udon, yakitori, ramen, and taiyaki make your mouth water, then mark your calendar for Japan Fes in Chelsea. The event will be held from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM and is considered a paradise for Japanese foodies and cultural enthusiasts.

4/16: Holi in The City demands food, music, dance, and fun while embracing people and organizations from all ethnic and religious backgrounds.

4/22: Earth Day celebrated in NYC with a festive, family-friendly outdoor fair in Union Square. There will be dozens of exhibitors, interactive displays, a green-vehicle show, family activities, music, and entertainment. 12-6pm.

4/27: Attend The Queen’s Ball: A Bridgerton Experience

4/27- 30: Antiquarian Book Fair now in its 63rd year, this festival for book collectors at Park Avenue Armory for a full weekend of first editions, maps, manuscripts and other treasures from literary epochs past from nearly 200 exhibitors.

 

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