The story goes that in the fall of 1994, Thomas Lauderdale — a pianist with an eye toward politics and an ear toward music — found himself the very impromptu show opener at a Portland, Ore., ...

Portland’s Pink Martini is celebrating their 30th Anniversary this year. The festivities include a massive North American tour and the release of new music this Summer and Fall. Now, they share the ...

It’s that time of the year. The sun is setting earlier and the weather is getting colder — the holiday season is peaking its ugly head around the corner, and everyone you know is in desperate need of ...

Pink Martini co-lead singer China Forbes says diversity and inclusivity set her band apart from the rest — aside from the 12 to 13 others with whom she shares the stage. This “little orchestra,” as ...

Pink Martini returns to the Gaillard Center with their signature blend of classical, jazz, and vintage pop. Founded in 1994 to create beautiful, inclusive music for political fundraisers, the “little ...

GREAT BARRINGTON — Thomas Lauderdale was working in politics in 1994 with the intention of eventually running for office. Luckily, every political fundraiser he attended in Portland, Ore., was ...

Hello, Vermont music fans! It’s been more than three years since my last Soundbites column, and I’m happy to be back. Current music editor Chris Farnsworth asked me to fill in this week while he ...

Growing up, she loved and endlessly listened to the music of Donna Summer. But China Forbes had something the disco-diva never had — the ability to sing in more than a dozen languages. And Forbes, the ...

Houston offers a variety of events this weekend. Pink Martini brings its signature sound to Jones Hall, Polar Palooza at the Children’s Museum Houston promises winter fun with real snow and ...

Wild Child: Indie-pop. 8 p.m. at The Heights Theater, 339 W. 19th; 214-272-8346. Night Drive: Electro-pop. 9 p.m. at White Oak Music Hall upstairs, 2915 N. Main; 713-237-0370. Onda Stereo: Soda Stereo ...