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Neil’s monthly radio program on Sirius XM‘s 50s on 5 “In The Key of Neil” will premiere its fourth episode on Friday, March 20, 2020, which will be a masterclass on how Neil composes his songs.

The show will first air on Friday, March 20, 2020 at 8pm EST on 50s on 5.

The broadcast will re-air on:
Monday, March 23, 2020 – 10pm EST
Saturday, March 28, 2020 – 11AM EST
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 – 2pm EST
Sunday, April 5, 2020 – 5pm EST
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 – 12pm EST

The program will also be available on the Sirius/XM App On Demand.

A new show will air on the third friday of every month! Episode #4 will air on Friday, April 17, 2020.

For more information, please click here!

Neil’s monthly radio program on Sirius XM‘s 50s on 5 “In The Key of Neil” will premiere its third episode on Friday, February 21, 2020, which will focus on songs that influenced Neil’s own songwriting.

The show will first air on Friday, February 21, 2020 at 8pm EST on 50s on 5.

The broadcast will re-air on:
Monday, February 24th at 10pm EST
Saturday, February 29th at 11AM EST
Wednesday, March 4th at 2pm EST
Sunday, March 8th at 5pm EST
Tuesday, March 10th at 12pm EST

The program will also be available on the Sirius/XM App On Demand.

A new show will air on the third friday of every month! Episode #4 will air on Friday, March 20, 2020.

For more information, please click here!

Neil is very excited to announce that he will be hosting a monthly radio program on Sirius XM‘s 50s on 5 called “In The Key of Neil” where Neil will spin and discuss songs from the era. Since the show is premiering in December, Neil’s first show will be centered around The Holidays!

The show will premiere of Friday, December 20, 2019 at 8pm EST on 50s on 5.
The broadcast will re-air on Monday, December 23, 2019 at 10pm EST and Wednesday, December 25th at 2pm EST.
The program will also be available on the Sirius/XM App On Demand for two weeks following the premiere.

A new show will air on the third friday of every month! Episode #2 will air on Friday, January 17, 2020.’

For more information, please click here!

Under the advisement of my physicians, regretfully, I am unable to perform Saturday night, November 2, 2019 – at Casino Rama in Rama, ON. I am so disappointed, as I was looking forward to returning to Casino Rama and sharing my songs with you. My sincerest apologies to Casino Rama and to everyone who was coming to the show.

I look forward to returning to Ontario really soon. Thank you for your understanding.

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FROM CASINO RAMA –

Rama, ON (Tuesday, October 29, 2019) – Casino Rama Resort regrets to announce that the Neil Sedaka concert scheduled for Saturday, November 2 (8PM) has been postponed due to artist’s illness. Mr. Sedaka has been advised by his physician not to travel until his health improves.

The Casino is working with the artist’s team to reschedule the much anticipated performance and will provide details on the rescheduled date as soon as possible.

The casino and the artist apologize for any inconvenience this postponement may cause and Mr. Sedaka looks forward to performing at Casino Rama Resort at a later date.

Ticket holders may hold onto their original (November 2, 2019) concert tickets which will be honoured for the rescheduled performance date or they may seek a refund. If ticket holders wish a refund they must return to the original point of ticket purchase to do so. Please note the Casino Rama Resort Box Office is open from 12 noon to 8PM daily.

Casino Rama Resort is Ontario’s only First Nations resort casino and has earned a reputation for presenting exclusive world-class sporting, entertainment & television events. The Casino offers a complete entertainment experience with over 2,200 slot machines, more than 60 gaming tables, a number of unique restaurants, a world-class 5,000 seat Entertainment Centre, and a 300-room all-suite, full-service hotel, featuring spa and health club facilities. Through the Casino Rama Cares program we are dedicated to continuing our rich history of community support by being an outstanding corporate neighbour; providing year-round assistance through a combination of charitable giving and employee volunteerism. Casino Rama Resort is operated by Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Ltd.

Please click here for Neil’s incredible interview on “Gilbert Gottfried’s Amazing Colossal Podcast!” with hosts Gilbert Gottfried & Frank Santopadre.

On Wednesday, March 13, Neil will be celebrating his milestone 80th Birthday.

SiriusXM is honoring Neil by dedicating the entire day to him on 50’s on 5. Tune in to enjoy some great tunes, some commentary by Neil and some surprises!

If you change your dial to Siriusly Sinatra at 12pm EST, you can listen to Neil pick his favorite Sinatra songs.

For more information on SiriusXM, please click here.

BETHLEHEM, PA – February 28, 2019: On April 12, 2019, Moravian College will honor two-time Songwriters Hall of Fame Inductee Neil Sedaka with a concert of his music, performed by renowned pianist Jeffrey Biegel, and the presentation of an honorary doctorate, the Doctor of Music. Mr. Biegel will be accompanied by a full orchestra of students, faculty and professional musicians. The Moravian College Big Band will also perform some newly arranged versions of Mr. Sedaka’s best known compositions.

Moravian College President Bryon Grigsby will confer the honorary degree to Mr. Sedaka on Friday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m. in Moravian College’s Foy Concert Hall, 342 Main Street, Bethlehem, PA. Tickets for the concert are available to the general public for $00.00 and can be purchased through the Moravian College Music Department (610-861-1650, music@moravian.edu.)

“Mr. Sedaka has been a pop music icon spanning a 60-plus year career” said Dr. Neil Wetzel, chair of the music department at Moravian College. “We are honored to have an artist of Mr. Sedaka’s caliber and stature here on campus.”

Classically trained at Juilliard, Sedaka’s impressive career includes being one of the first teen idols of the 50’s, a tunesmith in the 60’s, a superstar in the 70’s, who still performs to sold audiences worldwide. His prolific songwriting partnership with Howard Greenfield has sold forty million records and includes: “Oh! Carol”, “Calendar Girl” ,“Where The Boys Are” (by Connie Francis), “Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen” & “Breaking Up is Hard To Do”. Sedaka’s enormous popularity in the UK during The British Invasion caught the attention of Elton John. Sir Elton signed Sedaka to his American label, Rocket Records, and re-introduced his music to American audiences and resulted in three #1 hits; “Bad Blood”, “Laughter in the Rain” & “Breaking Up Is Hard To Do”, the latter making music history by becoming the first song recorded in two different versions by the same artist to reach #1. During this time, Captain and Tennille scored a #1 hit and the Grammy for Record of the Year with Sedaka/Greenfield’s “Love Will Keep Us Together”. The line “Sedaka Is Back” can be heard as the song fades out.

“I am deeply honored to be receiving the Doctorate from Moravian College”, said Sedaka. “I went to the Preperatory School at Juilliard for eight years and the college for two, but never finished and left to pursue a career in pop music. To receive this commendation in the year of my eightieth birthday is incredibly gratifying.”

“When Neil first shared that he was returning to his classical roots and composing a piano concerto, and asked if he could send it to me when it was finished, I said ‘Yes, please!’” said Jeffrey Biegel, a 2016 recipient of a Moravian College Honorary Doctorate. “When I first listened to “Manhattan Intermezzo”, my first impression was how beautifully he wove in his life, his heritage, his love of New York, and how unique this piece truly is. I am greatly honored that Neil has allowed me to perform it, record it and share it with audiences far and wide.”

Event Details:

Honorary Degree ceremony and concert to honor Neil Sedaka

Friday, April 12, 2019 @ 7:30 p.m.
Moravian College, Foy Concert Hall
342 Main Street, Bethlehem, PA
Tickets: Contact Moravian College Music Department at 610-861-1650 or music@moravian.edu.