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Classic Solo Efforts From Alex Lifeson And Geddy Lee To Be Reissued

In an exciting announcement for Rush fans and rock enthusiasts alike, Anthem Records in Canada and Rhino Records will reissue the first-ever solo albums of Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee. Lifeson’s 1996 album Victor and Lee’s 2000 offering My Favourite Headache will be re-released on August 9, 2024, in various formats, including a range of vinyl configurations.

Victor, originally released on January 9, 1996, marks Alex Lifeson’s solo debut. Lifeson took on the roles of songwriter, producer, and mixer for this album. For the first time, Victor will be available on vinyl, featuring a complete remix by Lifeson himself to enhance the audio quality. The fourth side of the album includes four instrumental tracks previously exclusive to Lifeson’s website. Guest artists include lead vocalist Edwin from I Mother Earth, Primus bassist Les Claypool, and Canadian powerhouse vocalist Lisa Dalbello. The 15-song collection is paired with striking 2024 reimagined artwork by Fantoons Animation Studios.

As a Rush Backstage exclusive, Alex Lifeson will personally autograph 1,000 lithographs to be included with the Ruby Translucent 2LPs, which are available only through the Rush Backstage web store.

Victor will be available in the following editions:
• Ruby Translucent 2LP (Rush Backstage Exclusive, limited to 1,000 units)
• Blue Translucent 2LP (Exclusive to Canada, limited to 1,000 units)
• Crystal Clear Translucent 2LP (Exclusive to U.S. & ROW)
• Standard Black 2LP
• CD
• Standard & HD/HRA Digital

My Favourite Headache, Geddy Lee’s only solo album to date, was initially released on November 14, 2000. This reissue marks its first vinyl pressing since a limited-edition Record Store Day exclusive in 2019. The fourth side of the album features two instrumental mixes. Produced by Lee, Ben Mink, and David Leonard, the album includes contributions from Mink and drummers Matt Cameron (Soundgarden/Pearl Jam) and Jeremy Taggart (Our Lady Peace).

My Favourite Headache will be offered in the following:
• Blue/Green Galaxy 2LP (Exclusive to Canada/Anthem)
• Green & Blue 2LP (Exclusive to U.S. & ROW/Rhino)
• CD

Rush — bassist/keyboardist/vocalist Geddy Lee, guitarist/vocalist Alex Lifeson, and the late, great drummer/lyricist Neil Peart — maintains a massive and uniquely passionate worldwide fanbase that acknowledges and respects the band’s singular, bold, and perpetually exploratory songcraft that combines sterling musicianship, complex compositions, and distinctive lyrical flair. Rush has sold more than 30 million albums in Canada and the U.S. alone, with worldwide sales estimated at 45 million (and counting). Between Music Canada and the RIAA, Rush has been awarded 50 Gold, 30 Platinum, and 9 Multi-Platinum album distinctions (and counting). Rush has also had 5 Top 10 Billboard Canada Albums, received 7 Grammy nominations, 10 Juno Award wins with 41 Nominations, and earned an induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 1994 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013. Additionally, Lee, Lifeson, and Peart were made Officers of the Order of Canada on May 9, 1996.

VICTOR TRACKLIST:
SIDE A:
1. “Don’t Care” (4:01)
2. “Promise” (5:44)
3. “Start Today”(3:46)
4. “Mr. X” (2:24)

SIDE B:
5. “At The End” (6:07)
6. “Sending Out A Warning” (4:10)
7. “Shut Up Shuttin’ Up” (4:05)
8. “Strip And Go Naked” (3:49)

SIDE C:
9. “The Big Dance” (4:04)
10. “Victor” (6:23)
11. “Am The Spirit” (5:32)

SIDE D:
12. “Cherry Lopez Lullabye” (Instrumental) (3:22)
13. “Serbs” (Instrumental) (3:46)
14. “Kroove” (Instrumental) (4:52)
15. “Banjo Bob” (Instrumental) (4:10)

MY FAVOURITE HEADACHE TRACKLIST:
SIDE A:
1. “My Favourite Headache” (4:44)
2. “The Present Tense” (3:25)
3. “Window To The World” (3:02)
4. “Working At Perfekt” (5:00)

SIDE B:
5. “Runaway Train”4:30)
6. “The Angels’ Share” (4:35)
7. “Moving To Bohemia” (4:25)
8. “Home On The Strange” (3:47)

SIDE C:
9. “Slipping” (5:06)
10. “Still” (4:29)
11. “Grace To Grace”(4:59)

SIDE D:
12. “My Favourite Headache” (Instrumental) (4:46)
13. “Home On The Strange” (Instrumental) (3:47)

How to Enhance Media Accessibility Through Simple File Conversions

By Mitch Rice

Accessing and enjoying different forms of media have undeniably become part of everyday life. However, the media files differ in various aspects. This impacts accessibility and compatibility across devices. As a result, you might be limited in one way or the other. It shouldn’t be so because there are various ways you can enhance the accessibility of the media files. File conversions using tools like TubeMP4 are the ways to do so. This informative piece delves into how you can enhance accessibility through simple file conversion. But first, what are the media accessibility challenges?

Understanding Media Accessibility Challenges

You might not access some media files due to various reasons. Here are the most common ones:

  • Format incompatibility: Playback issues may arise from a device’s and media player’s ability to support various file formats.
  • File size: The file’s size can also create compatibility issues. Large media files can be difficult to store, share, or stream. Inaccessibility arises if the device has limited storage or slower internet connections.
  • Offline access: If you are offline and trying to access media from streaming services, you might also face accessibility issues. This is because such services require strong internet connection.
  • Accessibility features: Some file formats may not support closed captions or audio descriptions. This may lock you out if you need these elements.

Conversion can solve most of these issues.

Simple Conversions for Enhanced Accessibility

Video format conversion

One of the most common needs is converting video files to widely supported formats. MP4 is the most common file format. It’s a versatile choice that offers you good compression and broad compatibility. Converting the video files to MP4 benefit you in the following ways:

  • Wide device and player compatibility
  • Efficient compression for smaller file sizes
  • Support for various quality levels
  • Ability to include subtitles and other metadata

Audio extraction

At ties, you may only need the audio part of a video file. This can be for creating podcasts, listening to lectures, or enjoying music videos as audio-only files. Some tools can help you extract the audio format, which is beneficial in the following ways:

  • Smaller file sizes that is easily shareable
  • Compatibility with audio-only devices
  • Reduced data usage for mobile listening

Resolution and bitrate adjustment

Also, you can also convert high-resolution videos reducing resolutions. This is also possible when you when reducing bitrates. The process can significantly decrease file sizes while maintaining acceptable quality for many use cases. In doing this, you will enjoy:

  • Improved compatibility with older devices
  • Reduced storage requirements
  • Faster downloading and smoother playback on slower connections

Reasons to Use Online Conversion Tools

The conversion tools are countless. Some of them, such as TubeMP4, are online.Thebest option is to use the online tools. This is because they offer user-friendly interfaces for performing these conversions without the need for specialized software or technical expertise. The conversion process is straightforward if you do it on these platforms.

Nothing beats the fun of accessing your media files the way you want them. Unfortunately, you might not enjoy as much always. You can, at times, face accessibility challenges. Most of those challenges you can overcome by converting the files in the ways you have read here, using the mentioned tools.

Data and information are provided for informational purposes only, and are not intended for investment or other purposes.

The hidden dangers of high-protein, low-carbohydrate diets

By Mitch Rice

With obesity reaching near epidemic levels, health-conscious people are looking at various ways to lose weight, with the low-carb/high-protein diet being one popular method. Various incarnations of this diet in recent years include the Atkins diet, the Keto diet, and the Zone diet. However, all versions of this type of diet include limiting carbohydrate and sugar intake while increasing protein. While these diets do facilitate weight loss, they do come with certain risks worth considering before starting a low-carb diet.

What is it?

Different versions of the low-carb/high-protein diet have different macronutrient ratios. Still, in general, these diets try to limit the intake of carbs to under 25% of the total daily calories. For a 2,000-calorie/day diet, this averages around 130 grams of carbs. Some low-carb diets even cut that to as little as 10% of the daily calorie intake from carbohydrates. Conversely, while lowering the carbohydrate intake, many of these diets increase the recommended daily allotment of protein significantly, up to 1.4 grams of protein per pound of body weight.

 

Many of these diets also increase fat intake to offset the decreased carb intake, as the body tends to burn carbohydrates first for energy, followed by fat. On the Atkins diet, one example of the daily intake for a 2,000-calorie diet would be 26% carbs, 40% fat, and 34% protein, or around 170 g for a person weighing 150 lbs. The body now burns fat instead of carbohydrates for energy, which facilitates fat burning for weight loss.

 

High-protein diets tend to increase feelings of fullness, which decreases appetite and hunger levels. It also takes more oxygen to burn fat than sugars from carbs, which increases the thermic effect of food. Decreasing carbohydrate intake helps regulate blood sugar, and high protein also increases bone health. However, these types of diets come with just as many risks as benefits.

Low-Carb Diet Risks

While low-carb/high-protein diets do facilitate rapid weight loss, lowered appetite, and blood sugar regulation, they also come with several negative side effects. Some studies of individuals who adopted these diets long-term indicated an increase in certain types of cancer, especially when ingesting high amounts of animal-based protein, as well as hormonal imbalance due to nutrient deficiency. Here are some notable downsides:

 

  • Nutrient deficiencies: Limiting your food intake to a certain type of nutrient means you are not getting the nutrients you need from a well-rounded diet. This might result in vitamin deficiencies.
  • Kidney strain: In individuals who already suffer from kidney disease, increased protein levels can strain the kidneys even further. Individuals with type 1 diabetes should not go on a low-carb/high-protein diet.
  • Heart health: In the short term, weight loss, blood sugar control, and more protein that promotes muscle mass can have a positive impact on heart health. However, these diets also often increase fat intake to offset the energy deficit from a lack of carbohydrates, which can increase cholesterol levels and negatively impact heart health over time.
  • Reduced carb intake: Individuals with metabolic disorders that rely on carbohydrate intake to stay regulated do not do well on these types of diets. Excessive restriction of carbohydrates can result in fatigue, headaches, constipation, and bad breath.
  • Increased cortisol: High-protein diets tend to increase cortisol secretion from the adrenal glands. Because cortisol is the stress hormone, it may cause many of the symptoms of increased stress, such as insomnia, rapid heart rate, and inflammation.
  • Decreased testosterone: These diets tend to have a huge impact on testosterone production, with some men reporting as much as a 37% decrease in testosterone levels. In extreme cases, testosterone replacement therapy may be required, with the TRT effects timeline showing changes in energy levels, libido, and mood in the first 6 weeks and up to 6 months required to return to normal hormone levels.
  • HGH impact: In response to protein consumption, HGH and insulin tend to rise. Those who are undergoing HGH therapy should talk with their doctors about the potential adverse effects of the diet on their therapy.

Conclusion

The bottom line is simple: low-carb/high-protein diets have their uses, especially in healthy individuals, but are not well suited for most people in the long term. They can provide short-term weight loss, but they can also have a negative impact on overall health over time. For athletes who are trying to lose weight while also increasing muscle mass, these types of diets have their benefits. This also applies to relatively active people who do not lead sedentary lifestyles. However, for most people, this kind of dietary change should not be a lifelong adjustment. The body does need a certain amount of carbohydrate intake to maintain balanced health, and too much protein consumption can strain the kidneys. Too much fat in diets like Adkins and Zone can raise cholesterol levels and have a negative impact on heart health. Finally, if you have any underlying health conditions of which you are unaware, this type of drastic change in your diet without proper medical supervision might make these problems worse. Consult with your doctor before making any dietary changes. Consider the medications you take, as well as your personal dietary needs, and find the system that is best for your long-term health.

Data and information are provided for informational purposes only, and are not intended for investment or other purposes.

GWAR Sings “I’m Just Ken” From The Barbie Film

GWAR, the legendary heavy metal band known for their outrageous costumes and theatrical performances, recently put their unique spin on the hit song “I’m Just Ken” from the Barbie film. Known for their satirical and often humorous takes on pop culture, GWAR’s rendition of the song infuses it with their signature heavy metal sound, transforming the original pop anthem into a high-energy, headbanging track.

FACES AT THE BBC — COMPLETE BBC CONCERT & SESSION RECORDINGS 1970-1973 Detailed

After teasing their legendary BBC recordings on two Record Store Day releases, the Faces are set to make fans “Shake, Shudder, Shiver” with a comprehensive boxed set compiling all of the group’s BBC concerts and surviving studio sessions. This new collection – much of it previously unreleased – has been remastered with the full participation of band members Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood, and Kenney Jones.

On September 6, Faces At The BBC — Complete BBC Concert & Session Recordings 1970-1973 will be available as an 8CD/Blu-ray set at rhino.com and select retailers. Pre-order HERE. The Blu-ray includes newly restored footage of the Faces’ April 1972 appearance on Sounds for Saturday. The concert finds the “Borstal Boys” in peak form, radiating their swaggering, joyous spirit of rock ’n’ roll that continues to inspire generations.

The hardback set includes a 48-page booklet with new commentary from surviving band members and archival quotes from Ronnie Lane, Ian McLagan, and legendary BBC broadcaster John Peel. Lavishly illustrated with many previously unseen photos, the booklet details every Faces BBC session, concert, and broadcast. BBC broadcaster Gary Crowley wrote the detailed liner notes, which include a new interview with Jeff Griffin, who produced all of the Faces’ BBC concert appearances.

Once thought lost, many of the band’s BBC recordings were recovered from the Faces’ own archives and private collections. (Notably, only one BBC session of three songs remains missing.) Rarities include a stereo mix of the May 13, 1971, Paris Cinema concert, which was only broadcast in mono, and a February 1973 show that was never aired due to the BBC’s concerns over the band’s on-stage banter with the rowdy audience.

The Faces’ BBC appearances are cherished by fans today. It’s shocking to think they almost didn’t happen. The BBC initially dismissed the band as not “serious” enough for airplay. Enter John Peel, who championed the band and was instrumental in securing the group’s first BBC session on March 9, 1970.

In the liner notes, the band gratefully acknowledges Peel’s role. Stewart says, “If it wasn’t for John Peel, the Faces would never have broken through.” Wood adds, “He gave the Faces our first break.” Jones says, “John Peel helped the Faces so much in England, in the press and on his show.”

Faces At The BBC — Complete BBC Concert & Session Recordings 1970-1973 spans the band’s formation and meteoric rise. Exploring a period of intense creativity, which included four Faces studio albums (First Step, Long Player, A Nod Is As Good As A Wink…To A Blind Horse…, and Ooh La La) and several solo albums that Stewart recorded with most of the band (Gasoline Alley, Every Picture Tells A Story, Never A Dull Moment, and Smiler).

Faces At The BBC — Complete BBC Concert & Session Recordings 1970-1973 includes live versions of fan favorites like “Bad ’n’ Ruin,” “Had Me A Real Good Time,” “Miss Judy’s Farm,” “Too Bad,” and “Stay With Me,” a gold-certified single in the U.S. and a Top 10 smash in the U.K. Several of Stewart’s solo songs were performed as well, including, “(I Know) I’m Losing You” and the U.S. and U.K. No. 1 hit, “Maggie May.”

John Peel’s Christmas Carol Concert rounds out the collection. Originally broadcast on Boxing Day 1970, this unique holiday performance features Stewart singing “Away n A Manger” and a Christmas carol medley sung by a choir that includes the Faces, their roadies, John Peel, Marc Bolan of T-Rex, and others.

Faces At The BBC – Complete BBC Concert & Session Recordings 1970-1973
CD Track Listing

Disc One
John Peel’s Sunday Concert (Broadcast July 5, 1970)
1. “You’re My Girl (I Don’t Want To Discuss It)” *
2. “Wicked Messenger” *
3. “Devotion” *
4. “It’s All Over Now” *
5. “I Feel So Good” *
John Peel’s Sunday Concert (Broadcast November 29, 1970)
6. “Country Comfort”
7. “You’re My Girl (I Don’t Want To Discuss It)”
8. “Too Much Woman (For A Henpecked Man) / Street Fighting Man”
9. “Maybe I’m Amazed”
10. “Around The Plynth / Country Honk / Gasoline Alley”

Disc Two
John Peel’s Sunday Concert (Broadcast May 23, 1971)
1. “You’re My Girl (I Don’t Want To Discuss It)” *
2. “Cut Across Shorty”
3. “Love In Vain”
4. “Bad ’n’ Ruin” *
5. “It’s All Over Now” *
6. “Had Me A Real Good Time” *
7. “(I Know) I’m Losing You” *
8. “I Feel So Good” *

Disc Three
Sounds For Saturday (Broadcast April 1, 1972)
1. “Three Button Hand Me Down” *
2. “Maybe I’m Amazed”
3. “Too Much Woman (For A Henpecked Man) / Street Fighting Man” *
4. “Miss Judy’s Farm”
5. “Love In Vain” *
6. “Stay With Me”
7. “(I Know) I’m Losing You”

Disc Four
John Peel’s Sunday Concert (Broadcast February 26, 1972)
1. Intro / “You’re My Girl (I Don’t Want To Discuss It)” *
2. “Three Button Hand Me Down” *
3. “Miss Judy’s Farm” *
4. “Memphis, Tennessee” *
5. “Give Me The Moonlight” *
6. “Too Bad” *
7. “Last Orders Please” *
8. “Devotion” *
9. “That’s All You Need / Country Honk / Gasoline Alley” *
10. “(I Know) I’m Losing You” *
11. “Stay With Me” *
12. “Had Me A Real Good Time” *
13. “Underneath The Arches” *
14. “Every Picture Tells A Story” *

Disc Five
In Concert (Recorded February 8, 1973) not originally broadcast
1. “Silicone Grown” *
2. “Cindy Incidentally” *
3. “Angel” *
4. “Memphis, Tennessee” *
5. “True Blue” *
6. “I’d Rather Go Blind” *
7. “You’re My Girl (I Don’t Want To Discuss It)” *
8. “Twistin’ The Night Away” *
9. “It’s All Over Now” *
10. “Miss Judy’s Farm” *
11. “Maybe I’m Amazed” *
12. “Three Button Hand Me Down” *
13. “(I Know) I’m Losing You” *

Disc Six
In Concert (Broadcast April 21, 1973)
1. “Silicone Grown” *
2. “Cindy Incidentally” *
3. “Memphis, Tennessee” *
4. “If I’m On The Late Side” *
5. “My Fault” *
6. “The Stealer”
7. “Borstal Boys”
8. “Angel”
9. “Stay With Me”
10. “True Blue”
11. “Twistin’ The Night Away” *
12. “Miss Judy’s Farm”
13. “Jealous Guy”
14. “Too Bad”

Disc Seven
Top Gear (Broadcast March 28, 1970)
1. “Wicked Messenger” *
2. “Devotion”
3. “Shake, Shudder, Shiver”
4. “Pineapple And The Monkey” *
Dave Lee Travis (Broadcast March 15, 1970)
5. “Three Button Hand Me Down” *
6. “Flying”
7. “Wicked Messenger” *
Top Gear (Broadcast September 19, 1970)
8. “Had Me A Real Good Time” *
9. “Around The Plyth / Gasoline Alley”
10. “Country Comfort” *
Top Gear: John Peel’s Christmas Carol Concert (Broadcast December 26, 1970)
11. “Away In A Manger” – Rod Stewart *
12. “God Rest Ye MerryGentlemen / Good King Wenceslas / Silent Night / O Come All Ye Faithful” – Faces & Choir *

Disc Eight
Sounds Of The Seventies (Broadcast May 3, 1971)
1. “Had Me A Real Good Time” *
2. “Love In Vain” *
3. “Oh Lord I’m Browned Off” *
4. “Maybe I’m Amazed” *
Top Gear (Broadcast October 6, 1971)
5. “Stay With Me”
6. “Miss Judy’s Farm”
7. “Maggie May”

Blu-ray
Sounds For Saturday (Broadcast April 1, 1972)
1. “Three Button Hand Me Down” *
2. “Maybe I’m Amazed”*
3. “Too Much Woman (For A Henpecked Man / Street Fighting Man” *
4. “Miss Judy’s Farm”*
5. “Love In Vain” *
6. “Stay With Me”*
7. “(I Know) I’m Losing You”*
* previously unreleased

Pitbull Brings The Heat On His Party ‘After Dark’ Tour

Today, global superstar Pitbull has announced his Party After Dark Tour will hit over 25 cities across the U.S. with special guest T-Pain and openers SiriusXM Globalization DJ’S. Lil Jon will also join in select markets. Following numerous successful solo touring runs and a recent triple headlining one-of-a-kind multigenerational arena run – The Trilogy Tour – with Enrique Iglesias and Ricky Martin, Mr. Worldwide is set to deliver another incredibly dynamic tour with an electrifying mix of his biggest career-spanning hits of instantly recognizable smashes and surprises.

Produced by Live Nation, the 26-city tour kicks off on August 21st at Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow, VA and makes stops across the U.S. at Hersheypark Stadium, Forest Hills Stadium, Thunder Ridge Nature Arena, Xfinity Center, Northwell Health At Jones Beach Theater and more before wrapping up in Albuquerque, NM at Isleta Amphitheater on October 5th.

Pitbull’s recent musical releases include Trackhouse and Trackhouse: Daytona 500 Edition. The album titles are inspired by the NASCAR Cup Series team Trackhouse Racing, which he has been a co-owner of since 2021.

The tracks feature special guests Dolly Parton, Tim McGraw, Nile Rodgers, T-Pain, Omar Courtz, and more.

Armando Christian Pérez, Pitbull, invites disruption on a global scale as a GRAMMY Award winning independent international superstar, education ambassador, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker. With billions of audio streams, video views, and hundreds of gold and platinum certifications, he has one of the most impressive careers in music history. Pitbull’s signature “EEEEEEEYOOOOOO” grito (yell) is one of the most famous sound trademarks in the music industry. Joining the ranks of fewer than 40 sounds that fall under trademark protection by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Beyond music, Armando has leveraged his business acumen through a diverse portfolio of investments and ventures. He is co-owner of NASCAR racing team Trackhouse and has successfully developed other ventures including his own record label Mr. 305, Inc., and Voli 305 Vodka. Pitbull also launched his own SiriusXM channel dubbed Globalization, featuring DJs dropping worldwide rhythmic hits. He co-founded SLAM! tuition-free public charter schools; recognized as one of the top school networks in the world. His recent musical releases include Trackhouse and Trackhouse: Daytona 500 Edition where he fuses music and racing to unite fans globally. Following numerous successful solo touring runs and a recent triple headlining arena run on The Trilogy Tour — Pitbull is set to deliver another run of dynamic and high-energy performances on the Party After Dark Tour.

GRAMMY Award-Winning artist, producer, songwriter, entrepreneur and global cultural icon T-Pain has not only changed the course of pop, hip-hop and R&B, but has reshaped the fabric of culture itself. He has sold over 50 million singles, accumulated billions of streams, racked up 10 iconic #1s on the Billboard Hot 100 and captivated the world with his charismatic live performances, earning a reputation as a global phenomenon. T-Pain’s recent viral sensations On Top of The Covers (Live From The Sun Rose) (based on acclaimed covers album On Top of The Covers), and inspirational single “Dreaming” showcase the innovative artist’s powerful vocals and dynamic voice (all out now via his own Nappy Boy Entertainment). Since emerging in 2004, the Tallahassee trailblazer’s influence has transcended generations in music and more; the iconic artist won the first season of FOX’s The Masked Singer after stunning audiences with his soulful, non-Auto-Tuned voice, and he boasts one of the most-watched Tiny Desk sessions and Hot Ones interviews of all time. He shines as a Twitch phenomenon and uber popular streamer, head of his own Nappy Boy Entertainment and Nappy Boy Automotive, podcast host, director and editor, expert drift driver, actor, author and spokesperson. Recipient of the 2023 Soul Train Legend Award, the frequent, in-demand collaborator recently teamed with Snoop Dogg on “That’s How We Ballin,” with Meghan Trainor on “Been Like This,” and announced his new duo project with Young Cash – Bluez Brothaz. He’ll continue rolling out new music, performing as a resident artist at Zouk Nightclub and Ayu Dayclub (Resorts World Las Vegas), touring in 2024 (which will include his annual Wiscansin Fest + performances at The Hollywood Bowl’s Juneteenth Celebration, Central Park SummerStage, Bonnaroo, BottleRock, Lovers & Friends Festival) and more.

PARTY AFTER DARK TOUR DATES:
Wed Aug 21 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live
Fri Aug 23 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater
Sat Aug 24 – Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium
Sun Aug 25 – Queens, NY – Forest Hills Stadium
Thu Aug 29 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center
Fri Aug 30 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
Sat Aug 31 – Milwaukee, WI – American Family Insurance Amphitheater
Sun Sep 01 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center
Wed Sep 04 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
Fri Sep 06 – Buffalo, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater
Sat Sep 07 – Syracuse, NY – Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview
Sun Sep 08 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Broadview Stage at SPAC
Thu Sep 12 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell Health At Jones Beach Theater
Fri Sep 13 – Hartford, CT – Xfinity Theatre
Sat Sep 14 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheater
Sun Sep 15 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
Wed Sep 18 – Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake
Thu Sep 19 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center
Sat Sep 21 – Ridgedale, MO – Thunder Ridge Nature Arena
Sun Sep 22 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
Wed Sep 25 – Salt Lake City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
Fri Sep 27 – Ridgefield, WA – RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater*
Sat Sep 28 – Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheatre
Thu Oct 03 – Chula Vista, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre*
Fri Oct 04 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
Sat Oct 05 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater
*with Special Guest Lil Jon

Regina Spektor Announces Limited-Run Of Summer Tour Dates: “An Evening With Regina Spektor”

Regina Spektor, the acclaimed singer-songwriter, has announced a special series of performances set to grace stages this summer – An Evening with Regina Spektor. Produced by Live Nation, the eight city tour kicks off on July 24 at The Egg* in Albany, NY making stops across North America in Toronto, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Montclair, Boston, and Portland (Maine) before wrapping up in Stamford, CT at The Palace Stamford on August 3.

Spektor’s eighth studio album, the long-awaited Home, before and after, was released in 2022 and met with critical praise from New York Times, NPR Music, and more.

Regina Spektor calls them sandcastles. There’s a million of them, songs that rise up and multiply in her brain — the fruits of months, sometimes years, of channeling and crafting. But what happens to them when it’s time to make new music? “They all have to be slowly washed away. Some of them are really well built, and they’re really high up on the beach,” she says. “It all has to be gone, and then I can start to hear new songs and make a new record.”

Starting with a clean slate, with six momentous years between albums, Spektor returned in 2022 with Home, before and after. The eagerly awaited eighth studio album was the follow-up to 2016’s Remember Us to Life. It paired Spektor with John Congleton (St. Vincent, Sharon Van Etten, Angel Olsen), who produced the album from afar in Los Angeles with Spektor co-producing in upstate New York.

The years between her albums weren’t exactly fallow. In 2016, at her friend Lin-Manuel Miranda’s invitation, she contributed a song (“Dear Theodosia,” featuring Ben Folds) to The Hamilton Mixtape. Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio declared Regina Spektor Day in her hometown in June 2019, she got a street sign with her name at the Bronx Walk of Fame, and that same month staged a sold out residency on Broadway at the legendary Lunt- Fontanne Theatre.

Her work for television and film continued. “You’ve Got Time,” from Netflix’s Orange Is the New Black, entered the pantheon of classic TV theme songs, so much so that Spektor released an orchestral version of the award-winning tune for the final episode. She wrote “One Little Soldier” for the closing credits of the film Bombshell and multiple songs for the animated series Central Park.

Time has been kind to Spektor’s work. Twenty years have passed since she self-released her 2001 debut, 11:11, which recently received a remastered reissue, as well as a limited-edition box set. In the decades since, Spektor, who was born in Moscow, Russia and raised in the Bronx, New York, has defied classification. With a sophisticated marriage of classical training and a gift for sharp pop hooks and nuanced lyrics, she has created her own genre. She makes Regina Spektor music.

TOUR DATES:
Wed Jul 24 | Albany, NY | The Egg
Thu Jul 25 | Toronto, ON | HISTORY
Sat Jul 27 | Philadelphia, PA | The Met Philadelphia presented by Highmark
Sun Jul 28 | Baltimore, MD | Modell Performing Arts Center at the Lyric
Mon Jul 29 | Montclair, NJ | The Wellmont Theater
Wed Jul 31 | Boston, MA | MGM Music Hall at Fenway
Fri Aug 02 | Portland, ME | Merrill Auditorium at City Hall
Sat Aug 03 | Stamford, CT | The Palace Stamford

Kygo Announces World Tour Across North America And Europe

Today,  global superstar, producer, and DJ Kygo announced part one of his 2024 world tour across North America, Europe and the UK. Produced by Live Nation, the 26-date run kicks off on Saturday, September 7 in Commerce City, CO at DICK’S Sporting Goods Park, with stops in Boston, Toronto, Chicago, Berlin, Amsterdam, Paris, London and more before wrapping up on Friday, December 13 in Dublin, Ireland at 3Arena. As the highest-selling ticket artist in dance music, part one of Kygo’s 2024 dates marks his first tour since 2018 and will bring his incredible live show across the globe. The impressive, must-see performance will feature Kygo’s signature piano, as well as strings, singers, and drummers. Special guests SOFI TUKKER, GRYFFIN, Sam Feldt, Zara Larsson, Klangkarussell, Hayla, Victoria Nadine, and Vandelux will join on select dates.

The Kygo World Tour will feature performances at iconic venues around the world, including Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl, Brooklyn’s Barclays Center and a hometown show at Telenor Arena in Oslo, Norway.

Whether behind the piano in his studio or headlining a sold-out festival, Kygo quietly reaffirms his status as a prodigious talent, forward-thinking producer, dynamic DJ, and influential global superstar. The Norwegian musician born Kyrre Gørvell-Dahll first introduced himself in 2013 and quietly became one of the most ubiquitous hitmakers in the world. Amassing over 23 billion cumulative global audio and video streams, he has broken numerous streaming records. Kygo earned one of his biggest hits with the multiplatinum “It Ain’t Me” (feat. Selena Gomez), going Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and clocking over 2.9 billion streams worldwide. In 2019, Kygo unleashed “Higher Love” with Whitney Houston and generated another 1.4 billion combined streams/views worldwide and peaked at #1 on Dance Radio, in addition to leaving his imprint on a classic.

He heralded his 2020 critically acclaimed third full-length album Golden Hour [Sony Music International/Ultra Records/RCA Records] with the anthems “Like It Is” (feat. Zara Larsson & Tyga), “Lose Somebody” (with OneRepublic), and “I’ll Wait” (feat. Sasha Alex Sloan). The album has garnered over 2.6 billion streams worldwide. Following Golden Hour, Kygo released his remix of Tina Turner’s “What’s Love Got To Do With It” and Donna Summer’s “Hot Stuff” to rave reviews. In 2022, after headlining Lollapalooza and Life Is Beautiful, along with sold-out headlining shows at Madison Square Garden and Oslo’s Ullevaal Stadion, Kygo surprised fans with the release of his fourth album Thrill Of The Chase [RCA Records]. The album featured notable singles including “Dancing Feet” (feat. DNCE), “Woke Up In Love” (with Gryffin feat. Calum Scott), and “Never Really Loved Me” (feat. Dean Lewis), amassing over 1 billion streams worldwide and debuting in the Top 5 on the Billboard Top Dance/Electronic Albums Chart. This year, Kygo continues his run of stunning collaborations, teaming up with Ava Max for his latest single “Whatever,” which the pair performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live!.

KYGO WORLD TOUR 2024 DATES:
Sat Sep 07 – Commerce City, CO – DICK’S Sporting Goods Park *+
Thu Sep 12 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion *+
Fri Sep 13 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center *+
Tue Sep 17 – Boston, MA – TD Garden *+
Fri Sep 20 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre *+
Sat Sep 21 – Toronto, ON – Woodbine Park *+
Wed Sep 25 – Chicago, IL – Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island ^~
Sat Sep 28 – Austin, TX – Germania Insurance Amphitheater ^~
Fri Oct 04 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center ^~
Wed Oct 09 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena ^~
Thu Oct 10 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena ^~
Thu Oct 17 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl ^~
Wed Nov 06 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Royal Arena > =
Fri Nov 08 – Oslo, Norway – Telenor Arena > %
Wed Nov 13 – Stockholm, Sweden – Tele2 Arena >=
Fri Nov 15 – Berlin, Germany – Uber Arena >=
Sun Nov 17 – Budapest, Hungary – MVM Dome *=
Thu Nov 21 – Cologne, Germany – Lanxess Arena #=
Sat Nov 23 – Vienna, Austria – Stadthalle #=
Tue Nov 26 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome #=
Fri Nov 29 – Milan, Italy – Forum #=
Tue Dec 03 – Madrid, Spain – Wizink Center #=
Fri Dec 06 – Brussels, Belgium – ING Arena #=
Sat Dec 07 – Paris, France – Accor Arena #=
Wed Dec 11 – London, UK – The O2  #+
Fri Dec 13 – Dublin, Ireland – 3Arena #+
# With SOFI TUKKER
> With GRYFFIN
* With Sam Feldt
^ With Zara Larsson
= With Klangkarussell
+ With Hayla
% With Victoria Nadine
~ With Vandelux

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum to Open New Exhibition, Luke Combs: The Man I Am

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum will explore the life and career of Luke Combs in a new exhibition, Luke Combs: The Man I Am. The exhibit will trace Combs’ story from singing with his school choirs in North Carolina to headlining stadiums around the world. The exhibit, which will be open from July 11 until June 2025, is included with museum admission.

“Few artists have experienced the kind of meteoric rise and sustained success Luke Combs has since signing his first recording contract just two years after moving to Nashville,” said Kyle Young, CEO of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. “He has earned a career-defining string of #1 singles, set new benchmarks on the music charts, won more than a dozen major country music industry awards since 2016 and sold out stadiums around the world.”

“Once I decided I wanted to do music as a career, it didn’t matter if it was for 100 people or 1,000 people, I just wanted to be playing Country Music for anyone who would listen,” said Luke Combs. “If I could have enough fans to call it a job, I was set. Other than that, I never dreamed of being featured in the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, much less having my own exhibit; that was beyond my wildest dreams. But honestly, it’s all a credit to my fans, family, songwriters and team. I have only made it to where I am today because of them, and this honor is one of my most humbling yet. At my core I love Country Music and this exhibit is as prestigious of an honor as it gets.”

The exhibit will include stage wear, tour memorabilia, manuscripts, set lists, instruments, photographs, posters, childhood memorabilia and more. Examples of items to be displayed include:

  • Martin GPCPA4 Sapele acoustic guitar Combs used extensively at his early performances, 2012–2014. When he moved to Nashville, Combs gave the instrument to his friend and fellow performer Adam Church.
  • Playbill from Combs’ leading role as Nathan Detroit in the musical “Guys and Dolls” during his senior year at A. C. Reynolds High School, Asheville, North Carolina.
  • CD-R of the three songs recorded for Combs’s debut EP, The Way She Rides, signed by Combs and Adam Church and given to Church’s parents. Combs wrote on the paper sleeve, “To the Church’s / Y’all rock SO hard!”
  • Columbia PFG shirt and Swamp Assassin ball cap Combs wore in the 2016 music video for “Hurricane.”
  • Manuscript of “Six Feet Apart,” co-written by Combs, Brent Cobb and Rob Snyder on April 14, 2020.
  • Dale Earnhardt commemorative leather jacket Combs wore in honor of the famed stock car racer and team owner when he performed at Daytona International Speedway prior to the start of the NASCAR Daytona 500, Feb. 14, 2021. Earnhardt was killed on the final lap of the Daytona 500 in 2001.
  • Jersey that Combs wore when he was a member of the Rockets football team at A. C. Reynolds High School.
  • Dollar bill Combs kept as a memento from his first paying gig at Boone’s Parthenon Café, where the cover charge was $1.
  • Crosley Dansette portable record player Combs used to share his recording of “Beautiful Crazy” with Nicole Hocking, now his wife, for the first time.

In support of the exhibition, Combs will participate in a songwriter round in the museum’s CMA Theater on Thursday, July 11, at 2:30 p.m. During the program, Combs will be joined by four of his songwriting collaborators — Ray Fulcher, James McNair, Drew Parker and Rob Williford — to share the stories behind and perform some of the songs they have written together. Tickets will be available here on Friday, May 17 at 10 a.m. Central.

Growing up in North Carolina, Combs enjoyed singing from a young age. His parents encouraged his innate talent by taking him to concerts — his first was a Vince Gill show with his mom and grandmother — and buying him a guitar, which he stopped playing after only a few lessons, when he was in middle school. Combs joined several school choirs and was cast in four school musicals while growing up. While attending Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina, he studied criminal justice, played rugby and sang in an a cappella group.

During the summer after his junior year, when he was feeling frustrated and uncertain of his future, Combs’ mother reminded him of the guitar in his closet and told him Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw learned to play when they were his age. So, Combs spent his free time teaching himself to play the instrument.

Back in Boone for his senior year, Combs began performing around town and building an online following with clips of himself singing country and R&B covers — including Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car” — and original songs that he posted on YouTube and Vine, a short-lived platform for six-second videos.

Combs visited Nashville in January 2014 to record his debut EP, The Way She Rides, and permanently moved to the area that September, at age 24. He signed with a booking agent within a year and filled small rooms throughout the Southeast with fans who had discovered him online. After independently releasing three EPs, and with buzz building around him in part due to his song “Hurricane,” Combs signed a record deal with River House Artists and Sony Music Nashville in October 2016, two years after moving to Nashville.

“Hurricane” earned Combs his first country radio #1 in May 2017. His debut album from the same year, This One’s for You, which included “Hurricane,” spent 50 weeks atop the country albums chart, tying Shania Twain’s record for most weeks at #1. In 2019, Combs became the first artist to top the Billboard Country Airplay chart with his first five singles — and then extended the record to 13 consecutive #1 songs. Through April 2024, he has amassed a total of 16 solo Billboard Country Airplay chart-toppers.

After playing small shows in bars, clubs and theaters for several years, Combs began headlining shows in front of thousands in arenas and amphitheaters in 2019. His sold-out 2023 world tour took him to stadiums throughout North America and arenas in Europe, Australia and New Zealand.

Combs keeps a close circle of songwriting collaborators. Like him, many were unproven talents when they first crossed paths in Nashville. When his first four singles topped the country radio chart in 2017 and 2018, the songs’ nine co-writers all earned their first #1 hits. Among those songwriters was Ray Fulcher, who has written more than two dozen of Combs’s songs, including six #1s. Dan Isbell, James McNair, Randy Montana, Jonathan Singleton and Rob Williford are also mainstays in the writing group.

Combs has also written with other artists, including a duet with Miranda Lambert, “Outrunnin’ Your Memory,” and a collaboration with Billy Strings, “The Great Divide,” that they wrote with Wyatt Durrette. Songs written by Combs have been recorded by Gabby Barrett (“Dance Like No One’s Watching”), Zac Brown Band (“Out in the Middle”) and Carly Pearce and Lee Brice, whose duet “I Hope You’re Happy Now” is Combs’ first chart-topper as a songwriter only.

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum collects, preserves and interprets country music and its history for the education and entertainment of diverse audiences. In exhibitions, publications, digital media and educational programs, the museum explores the cultural importance and enduring beauty of the art form. The museum is operated by the Country Music Foundation, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) educational organization chartered by the state of Tennessee in 1964. The museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, and is among the most-visited history museums in the U.S. The Country Music Foundation operates Historic RCA Studio B, Hatch Show Print poster shop, CMF Records, the Frist Library and Archive and CMF Press. Museum programs are supported in part by Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission and Tennessee Arts Commission.

More information about the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is available at www.countrymusichalloffame.org or by calling (615) 416-2001.

Rediscovering Mr. T’s Inspirational Legacy: “Be Somebody or Be Somebody’s Fool” Album From 1984

Released in 1984, “Be Somebody or Be Somebody’s Fool” is an iconic album by the legendary Mr. T, blending motivational messages with vibrant hip-hop and R&B beats. This unique collection is designed to inspire and uplift young audiences, encouraging them to pursue their dreams, build self-confidence, and stand up against bullying. Each track is infused with Mr. T’s unmistakable charisma and powerful presence, offering practical life lessons wrapped in catchy rhythms and memorable lyrics. Over three decades later, the album remains a testament to Mr. T’s enduring influence as a cultural icon and role model, continuing to inspire new generations with its timeless wisdom and infectious energy.

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