Music

High Schools Celebrate Transfer Day With Battle of the Bands

Gregory Norris — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:51:27 -0400

For the past two years, the annual “Battle of the Bands” competition has pitted seasoned champ Charlotte Amalie High School and up-and-coming Ivanna Eudora Kean against each other, with thousands of residents coming out for a chance to witness the ultimate face-off between the two long time rivals.

What’s Up Next on the Doug Lewis Show

Gregory Norris — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:24:34 -0400

Tune into the Doug Lewis Show on WVGN 107.3 FM from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 29. This Sunday, we will feature music by Darden Smith, Ryan Adams, the Shirelles, Willie Dixon, Sultan of String and more.

St. John School of the Arts Presents New York Empire Trio

Gregory Norris — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:56:14 -0400

St. John School of the Arts will present the New York Empire Trio, which includes soloists and accomplished chamber musicians: Kalin Ivanov on cello, Entcho Todorov on violin and Margrit Zimmermann on piano.

N.Y. Empire Trio to Perform on St. John

Gregory Norris — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:40:04 -0400

St. John School of the Arts will present New York Empire Trio at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012.

V.I. Lottery Supports Mentoring Through the Art of Music Concert

Gregory Norris — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:05:16 -0400

The V.I. Lottery sponsors the Reichhold Center for the Performing Arts as they present the second annual Mentoring Through the Art of the Music Concert: “Quelbe Meets Jazz.”

Jay Hoad Set to Perform Dates in Virgin Islands During April

Gregory Norris — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:42:07 -0400

When on tour in August last year, South Australian multi-instrumentalist Jay Hoad supported Bob Marley’s “The Wailers” in North America? Be sure to catch Hoad with his entourage of instruments when he is on tour beginning on Thursday, April 7, for a run of dates around St Thomas and St Croix launching his new CD “Stories for the Soul.”

Third World Launches New Album in the Territory

BillCurry — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 23:39:18 -0400

Legendary reggae band Third World is back in the territory and launching their new album this week with stops on St. Thomas and St. John.

Reichhold Center Presents Michael Bolton in January

Gregory Norris — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 21:20:33 -0400

The Reichhold Center for the Arts will present multi-Grammy Award-winning Michael Bolton in concert on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011.

St. John Singers to Perform Two Holiday Concerts

Gregory Norris — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 11:15:08 -0400

The St. John Singers, under the direction of John Cahill for 29 years, will present concerts to celebrate the holiday season. The first will be held in Cruz Bay and the other in Coral Bay.

Love City Presents a Week of Reggae Events on St. John

Gregory Norris — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 09:30:14 -0400

Love City presents Third World, legendary reggae greats, who will kick off their global tour and launch their new album “Patriots” at a Jan. 29, 2011, blow-out concert on St. John. The concert will be the end of a full-fledged, week-long reggae party called Love City Live!

Renowned Musician Expands Students' Horizons

BillCurry — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 22:59:32 -0400

More than 300 St. Thomas students got some face time Wednesday with renowned local musician Dion Parson, who invited them to venture beyond rap and reggae.

The Forum Opens 2010-2011 Season With Juilliard String Quartet

Gregory Norris — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 18:39:20 -0400

The Forum will open its season for 2010/11 with the Juilliard String Quartet on Thursday, Oct. 28, at Prior-Jollek Hall, Antilles campus.

Stanley & the Ten Sleepless Knights, Performing Quelbe Music for 40 Years

Gregory Norris — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 20:36:26 -0400

2010 is a special year for Stanley & the Ten Sleepless Knights because it marks their 40th anniversary of performing the Virgin Islands’ indigenous music of quelbe throughout the world.

Jazz Lake, a Group of Young Men from CAHS, Set to Perform

Gregory Norris — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 17:19:37 -0400

Jazz Lake is a group of male students from Charlotte Amalie High School who enjoy jazz. The concert dates scheduled thus far on Saturday night, June 5, at CHAS and on Thursday night, June 10, at the Westin Ballroom on St. John.

St. John Blues Festival Offers a Variety of Musical Events

Gregory Norris — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 20:25:17 -0400

The St. John Blues Festival presents Uncovered, Henry Haid and the Only Band in America, Jazz Lake Band, Steve Simon and more.

St. John Administrator and DPW Coordinate Haitian Relief and Goodwill Concert

Gregory Norris — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:31:24 -0400

Governor John P. de Jongh Jr. is encouraging Virgin Islanders to continue to support the relief effort to Haiti at an upcoming concert performance by more than a dozen local musicians on St. John.

Reichhold Center Presents Soweto Gospel Choir on Jan. 15

Gregory Norris — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:40:57 -0400

The Reichhold Center for the Arts invites the public to get a sneak peek at the Soweto Gospel Choir at www.reichholdcenter.com. The gospel choir, based in South Africa, will launch its U.S. tour with a performance at the Reichhold Center on Friday, Jan. 15.

Stage Set for Gospel Singer Jermaine Sellers at HLSCC

Gregory Norris — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:33:23 -0400

Jermaine Sellers from BET’s “Sunday Best” will be featured in a gospel showcase at Stoutt Community College, Tortola, at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, as part of the college’s 2009-2010 Performing Arts Series.

Arts Alive Presents Blues Artist Eric Bibb in Concert

Gregory Norris — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 02:28:55 -0400

Bibb has been a Grammy nominee and is a four-time Blues Award nominee, including a nomination for Best Acoustic Blues Artist. His CDs have included collaborations with other artists such as Bonnie Raitt, Rory Block, Maria Muldaur and Arts Alive performer Ruthie Foster.

St. John Singers Choral Seeks Voices

Gregory Norris — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 22:19:45 -0400

The St. John Singers is a choral group of people from St. John and St. Thomas who just love to sing.