Oklahoma composer Kitt Wakeley tops classical charts with new album
Oklahoma composer, producer and musician Kitt Wakeley has reason to celebrate as his new album, “Symphony of Sinners and Saints,” has hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Classical and Classical Crossover charts.
The album, which was released on May 21, features three singles that also hit No. 1 on Billboard s Hard Rock Digital Song Sales charts. Symphony of Sinners and Saints is Wakeley s follow-up to his well-received 2018 album Midnight in Macedonia. For his new orchestral rock collection, Wakeley collaborated with guitar legend Joe Satriani, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the Dallas All Star Choir. He recorded the album at Abbey Road Studios in London and celebrated the release with a home-state release show last month at the Civic Center Music Hall.
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Buck will perform with former R.E.M. touring member
Scott McCaughey, who currently plays with Peter in
The Minus 5 and also fronts the veteran indie-rock group
Young Fresh Fellows.
The concert will be viewable via the Rolling Live streaming platform. For ticket info, visit RollingLiveStudios.com.
Proceeds will benefit MusiCares and the New York City venue The Bowery Electric, where many of the performances for the tribute will be filmed.
Schlesinger died in April 2020 of complications from COVID-19 at age 52. In addition to Fountains of Wayne, Schlesinger was a member of indie-rock act
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Buck will perform with former R.E.M. touring member
Scott McCaughey, who currently plays with Peter in
The Minus 5 and also fronts the veteran indie-rock group
Young Fresh Fellows. This is a proper musical send-off for my soul brother with a bunch of talented and groovy guests that would make Adam wince, Porter says.
The concert will premiere via the Rolling Live streaming platform. For ticket info, visit RollingLiveStudios.com.
Proceeds will benefit MusiCares and the New York City venue The Bowery Electric, where many of the performances for the tribute will be filmed.
Schlesinger died in April 2020 of complications from COVID-19 at age 52. In addition to Fountains of Wayne, Schlesinger was a member of indie-rock act
Micky Dolenz, among many others.
“This is a proper musical send-off for my soul brother with a bunch of talented and groovy guests that would make Adam wince,” Porter says.
The concert will premiere via the Rolling Live streaming platform. For ticket info, visit RollingLiveStudios.com.
Proceeds will benefit MusiCares and the New York City venue The Bowery Electric, where many of the performances for the tribute will be filmed.
Schlesinger died in April 2020 of complications from COVID-19 at age 52. In addition to Fountains of Wayne, Schlesinger was also known for his work in the TV and film world, writing songs for projects including