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Live Music Industry Offers Covid-19 Help in Letter to President Biden

By Michele Amabile | January 26, 2021

The live music industry is reaching out to President Joe Biden to offer help in expediting the vaccination process. In a letter drafted by AEG, Bandit Lites, Broadway League, International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees…

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Six Flags ‘Tops Off’ Jersey Devil Track Construction (Video)

By Michele Amabile | January 26, 2021

Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson is getting closer to the completion of its brand new Jersey Devil coaster, with the completed track topped off at 130 feet. Iron workers from TCN & Co, the…

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Baby, What a Big Surprise: Chicago Announces Las Vegas Dates

By Michele Amabile | January 25, 2021

In a sign of hope that live music is returning in 2021, Chicago is confirming three upcoming dates in Las Vegas. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famers are set to perform a  three-date limited…

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MusiCares Announces Auction With Items by David Lee Roth, Pete Townshend and More

By Michele Amabile | January 22, 2021

MusicCares annual charity auction, which traditionally coincides with Grammy Awards festivities, is now a virtual event for 2021, with items courtesy of The Who’s Pete Townshend, David Lee Roth, Queen‘s Brian May, Bob Dylan, Billie Eilish, Foo Fighters, Chris Cornell, Motley Crue‘s Nikki…

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Ann Wilson Debuts New Single (Video Below)

By Michele Amabile | January 22, 2021

Ann Wilson is releasing a new song today (Jan. 22) , “Tender Heart,” with an accompanying video on her YouTube channel. “‘Tender Heart’ came out of a personal struggle, but quickly evolved into a greater,…

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‘Light of Day’ Foundation Announces Virtual ‘Winter Love Fest’

By Michele Amabile | January 21, 2021

Light of Day Winterfest usually takes place in January, but due to the pandemic this year the event has been moved to a season of love–Valentines Day Weekend. The festival–a benefit raising funds and awareness…

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The Kinks’ ‘Lola’ to be Presented as One Man Virtual Show

By Michele Amabile | January 21, 2021

If you are itching for some semblance of live theater mixed with rock and roll, one man will satisfy that craving with a virtual one-man show presentation of The Kinks classic, 1970 album Lola Versus Powerman…

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The Edge’s Best Guitar Moments: Ranked

By Michele Amabile | January 20, 2021

U2 guitarist The Edge’s biggest guitar moments on record are being celebrated by Guitar.com. Topping the list is “The Fly” from U2’s 1991 album, Achtung Baby. Rounding out the top 3 were  “Bullet The Blue…

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Rush’s Geddy Lee to Make Virtual Appearance at VSO Fundraiser Next Month

By Michele Amabile | January 19, 2021

Add Geddy Lee of Rush to the list of artists popping up in virtual events. The iconic Rush bassist will appear as part of  Canada’s Vancouver Symphony Orchestra that will be streamed TheConcertHall.ca on February 18 starting…

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Sammy Hagar and the Circle Honor Frontline Heroes with David Bowie Cover (Video)

By Michele Amabile | January 18, 2021

Sammy Hagar and the Circle are honoring frontline workers and the memory of David Bowie with the release of their cover of “Heroes.” The video features Hagar, bassist Michael Anthony, drummer Jason Bonham and guitarist Vic Johnson — gracing a…

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