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Friday, June 28, 2019

#WestCoastPeachy #NewYorkNotes @GRAMMYMuseum #ShaNaNa UPCOMING GRAMMY MUSEUM PUBLIC PROGRAMS Just announced! An Evening With Members Of Sha Na Na

An Evening With Members Of Sha Na Na

Celebrating the Band’s 50th Anniversary!
Presented by American Express

Monday, July 22, 2019; 7:30 p.m. / $25

Sha Na Na’s story is an all-encompassing one: they were in the original Woodstock Festival lineup, starred in Grease, hosted the Sha Na Na TV Show from 1977 to 1981 for a total of 97 episodes, and still play more than 50 concerts a year. Now celebrating their 50th anniversary, please join us in welcoming various members, past and present, from the legendary music group Sha Na Na for a conversation and performance.


An Evening With Common

Presented by American Express

Tuesday, July 23, 2019; 7:30 p.m. / $40

Common is an artist, actor, activist, and New York Times best-selling author with the release of his latest memoir Let Love Have The Last Word. With a storied career spanning three decades, his work has been recognized with numerous GRAMMY Awards, as well as an Emmy and an Academy Award for the song "Glory," which he co-wrote and performed with John Legend. With a new album slated for release later this year, the GRAMMY Museum is thrilled to welcome Common for a conversation moderated by Scott Goldman, followed by a performance.


The Drop: Ben Platt

Presented by American Express

Wednesday, July 24, 2019; 7:30 p.m. / $30



Ben Platt broke through to superstar status as Evan Hansen in the critically acclaimed musical, Dear Evan Hansen, receiving the 2017 Tony Award for “Best Actor in a Musical,” among many other honors. In 2019, Ben released his first full-length album, Sing To Me Instead, sharing his own personal truth for the first time as a solo artist. Please welcome Ben Platt for an intimate conversation and performance, celebrating the release of his debut album.


Spotlight: Big Wild
Presented by American Express
Thursday, July 25, 2019; 7:30 p.m. / $20

 Big Wild, producer, composer & now-turned vocalist, Jackson Stell crafts lush soundscapes and sweeping melodies that challenge the status quo of electronic music. One of the fastest rising stars in recent years, with a Spotify Global Viral Chart topping single ("Aftergold") and the release of his debut album, Superdream, (Feb. 2019, Counter Records), he is not to be missed. Pushing the boundaries of genre to deliver a hybrid show, one that is rooted in electronic, yet infused with energetic pop, indie & disco elements, he proves one of the most compelling acts on the circuit.





The Drop: Midland

Presented by American Express

Monday, July 29, 2019; 7:30 p.m. / $30


GRAMMY-nominated country group Midland received rave reviews for their debut album On The Rocks, co-written with hitmakers Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne. Their debut No. 1 single “Drinkin’ Problem,” earned the band their first GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Song and Best Country Duo/Group Performance, while the band was named New Vocal Group of the Year at the 2018 ACM Awards. Ahead of their new album Let It Roll, please welcome Midland for an intimate conversation and performance.


An Evening With BERLIN

Presented by American Express

Tuesday, July 30, 2019; 7:30 p.m. / $30



BERLIN’s discography has yielded twelve gold and platinum album awards. Their unforgettable track, “Take My Breath Away,” was a #1 international hit, winning a Golden Globe and Academy Award for “Best Original Song” in 1986 for its feature in the Tom Cruise film, Top Gun. Please join us in welcoming BERLIN for an intimate conversation on their career and upcoming new album, followed by a performance.



The Drop: FRENSHIP

Presented by American Express

Wednesday, July 31, 2019; 7:30 p.m. / $25


Platinum-selling duo FRENSHIP garnered multiple gold and platinum certifications around the world for their 2016 global hit, “Capsize” with Emily Warren and were picked as Spotify’s #2 Breakout Artist in 2016. Their new, highly anticipated debut album Vacation has already accumulated over 3 million streams on their singles alone and has been featured on multiple popular streaming playlists globally.





Previously announced:



The Drop: Raphael Saadiq

Presented by American Express

Tuesday, July 9, 2019; 7:30 p.m. / SOLD OUT



Listen Up! With Music Producer Mark Howard

Featuring a Performance from Shelby Lynne

Presented by American Express

Wednesday, July 10, 2019; 7:30 p.m. / $20



The Drop: Justin Moore

Presented by American Express

Monday, July 15, 2019; 7:30 p.m. / $30



The Drop: Jade Jackson With Producer Mike Ness
Presented by American Express
In Conjunction with the Americana Music Association

Tuesday, July 16, 2019; 7:30 p.m. / $25



For more information on all Public Programs, please visit our website here:https://www.grammymuseum.org/programs

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