

Barbara Cook--An appreciation
Christine Lavin's video for Barbara Cook's version of Janis Ian's "Stars" Janis Ian was hardly alone in assessing the death last Tuesday...

Jim Bessman
Aug 14, 20173 min read


'Fiddler' lyricist Sheldon Harnick launches second book collaboration with wife Margery at B
Sheldon and Margery Harnick sign copies of "Koi" at BookExpo Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee Sheldon Harnick will forever be known as...

Jim Bessman
Jun 11, 20173 min read


Alan Menken to receive Songwriters Hal of Fame's Johnny Mercer Award
Alan Menken (Songwriters Hall of Fame) Composer Alan Menken will receive the prestigious Songwriters Hall of Fame [SHOF] Johnny Mercer...

Jim Bessman
Apr 4, 20172 min read


Annie Golden returns to her music roots Sunday night at the Cutting Room
New York's multi-talented singer-songwriter/actress Annie Golden is returning to sing at the Cutting Room Sunday night for the first time...

Jim Bessman
Mar 30, 20174 min read