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5 Surprising Facts About Stevie Wonder’s ‘Innervisions’

There’s something magical about an album that doesn’t just stand the test of time—it rewrites it. Stevie Wonder’s Innervisions, released on August 3, 1973, is one of those rare records that reshaped music forever. With its soulful genius and groundbreaking use of synthesizers, it captured hearts, inspired change, and solidified Wonder’s transition into a mature, socially conscious artist. But even an album as revered as this holds secrets. Here are five facts you probably didn’t know about Innervisions.

1. It Was a One-Man Masterpiece

On many of the album’s tracks, Stevie Wonder played every single instrument himself. From the clavinet in “Higher Ground” to the Moog synthesizers throughout, Wonder’s musical virtuosity shines. This hands-on approach not only elevated the sound but also cemented him as a pioneer in self-produced records.

2. The T.O.N.T.O. Synthesizer Revolutionized the Sound

The futuristic vibe of Innervisions owes a lot to the T.O.N.T.O. synthesizer (The Original New Timbral Orchestra). Developed by Malcolm Cecil and Robert Margouleff, this massive synth system was the largest of its kind at the time. Wonder embraced its potential, using it to create lush, otherworldly sounds that influenced commercial soul and black music for decades.

3. It Predicted Its Own Legacy with “Higher Ground”

Here’s where it gets spooky. Wonder wrote and recorded “Higher Ground” just before a near-fatal car accident left him in a coma for 10 days. After waking up, he felt the song had a prophetic quality, reflecting his belief in reincarnation and a second chance at life. It became one of his most iconic tracks, resonating deeply with fans and himself.

4. The Album Tackled Bold, Uncharted Themes

Songs like “Living for the City” didn’t just top charts—they opened eyes. With its vivid portrayal of systemic racism, Wonder’s storytelling incorporated sounds from the street—sirens, voices, and traffic—creating one of the first soul songs to bring everyday realities into its narrative. It wasn’t just music; it was a call to action.

5. The Recording Was Nearly a Casualty of Its Time

Just three days after Innervisions was released, Wonder’s car accident could have derailed his career entirely. The album was already garnering attention, but Wonder’s resilience and faith—along with his hospital room jam sessions—brought him back to his music. Against all odds, Innervisions soared, proving unstoppable even in the face of adversity.

Innervisions is more than an album—it’s a journey. It’s a testament to Stevie Wonder’s brilliance, resilience, and courage to speak the truth through his art. From its trailblazing use of synthesizers to its timeless social commentary, it remains a cornerstone of musical history. Whether you’ve loved it for years or are just discovering it now, remember: every listen is a reminder that true artistry knows no bounds. As Stevie might say, “Don’t you worry ’bout a thing”—this masterpiece will always inspire.

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Brian Setzer Orchestra Re-Issues Announced Including ‘The Dirty Boogie’ on Limited Edition 180g Colored Vinyl

The Brian Setzer Orchestra is a swing band formed in 1992 by Stray Cats frontman Brian Setzer. Their debut self titled album was released in 1994, and was followed up in 1996 with Guitar Slinger. In 1998, for their breakout album The Dirty Boogie, the group covered Louis Prima’s “Jump, Jive An’ Wail”, which originally appeared on Prima’s 1957 album The Wildest! and found themselves with a runaway hit! The album’s success led to a massive tour which ran from fall of 1998 through the summer of 1999, including a performance at the infamous Woodstock 1999. The Dirty Boogie’s success was capped off with a Grammy win for Brian’s version of “Sleepwalk” for Best Pop Instrumental in 1999. That would just be the first Grammy that Brian would bring home with the Orchestra.

With the success of the recent Guitar Slinger reissue from the Brian Setzer Orchestra we are now excited to announce for the first time on vinyl since 1998, The Dirty Boogie. Remastered on 180g vinyl in two amazing Limited-Edition Colors and in a special gatefold jacket. There are only 300 of the Multi-Color Splatter and 700 of the Seafoam Melt. The Dirty Boogie is the third release from the Brian Setzer Orchestra. As Setzer states about this time, “When the swing revival came, it put me on that wave and it was a great thing for me because it got the sound out there and all of a sudden, I turned around and oh my gosh, everything was just huge.” The live tour set featured several Stray Cats hits including “Rock This Town” which got a big band re-working for The Dirty Boogie, along with many other tracks from the new album which were made for the stage.

In addition to Prima’s “Jump Jive An’ Wail”, you’ll hear the Grammy Winning version of Santo & Johnny’s classic “Sleepwalk”, the rockin’ title track “The Dirty Boogie”, “Since I Don’t Have You” by the kyliners, “This Cat’s On A Hot Tin Roof”, and Bull Moose Jackson’s “Nosey Joe” featuring a brilliant guest appearance by Gwen Stefani of No Doubt, to name just a few of the incredible songs on this modern classic.This is the second in a series of three reissues coming from Deko Entertainment with Guitar Slinger already released and Vavoom! coming in early 2025. Pre-order your copy of “The Dirty Boogie” while supplies last: https://www.dekoentertainment.com/thebriansetzerorchestra

Tracklist:
This Cat’s On A Hot Tin Roof
The Dirty Boogie
This Old House
Let’s Live It Up
Sleepwalk
Jump Jive An’ Wail
You’re The Boss
Rock This Town
Since I Don’t Have You
Switchblade 327
Nosey Joe
Hollywood Nocturne
As Long As I’m Singin’

FINNEAS Announces North American Dates For Cryin’ Out Loud! : The Tour

Today, multiple GRAMMY and Academy Award-winning artist, songwriter, and producer, FINNEAS extends his For Cryin’ Out Loud! : The Tour with fourteen coast-to-coast U.S. performances on his largest global headlining tour to date. Bad Suns will join as a special guest on all stateside performances. His Live Nation produced upcoming run, taking place the first half of next year, will see the talented artist perform 30+ shows in Australia, New Zealand, the U.S., Ireland, the UK, Sweden, Norway, Germany, Denmark, Belgium, the Netherlands, and France.

Full routing for the 2025 shows and ticketing information for the U.S. are available below.

FINNEAS’ highly anticipated second album For Cryin’ Out Loud!, released this past Friday via Interscope Records, has thrilled fans and critics with his self-produced sophomore album. The album came with an official music video for “Lotus Eater” directed byIsaac Ravishankara. Watch HERE.

The ten-time GRAMMY and two-time Academy Award-winning singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and composer, FINNEAS has quietly emerged as an unassumingly ubiquitous presence in popular music and culture. After the many accolades and achievements in his career to date, his curiosity, excitement, and love for what he does continue to shine through in For Cryin’ Out Loud! (Interscope Records). It’s the result of gathering a handful of friends, heading to the studio as a band, and making music the good old-fashioned way, and it’s as glorious as anything he’s ever done. Listen HERE.

Tickets for the U.S. shows of For Cryin’ Out Loud! : The Tour will be available starting with various presales including Citi (details below) on Tuesday, October 8, with additional presales running throughout the week. Any remaining tickets will be available during the general on-sale on Friday, October 11 at 10am local time on shop.finneasofficial.com. Presale start + end times will vary by market, check your local listings for more information.

Multi-Academy and GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer and composer FINNEAS has quietly emerged as an unassumingly ubiquitous presence in popular music and culture. He introduced a heartfelt and hypnotic style on 2019’s debut Blood Harmony EP highlighted by the gold-certified “Let’s Fall in Love for the Night.” 2021 saw him unveil his full-length debut, The Optimist [Interscope Records]. It arrived to widespread acclaim. At the same time, he landed on the covers of publications such as V Man, L’Officiel Hommes USA, American Songwriter, Billboard, Mr. Porter and Mix Magazine and late-night television shows, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel Live! and The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. He packed houses on headline tours and performed at festivals such as Coachella. His catalog grew to encompass popular collaborations with Ashe, Ringo Starr, and Lizzy McAlpine in addition to producing and/or co-writing tracks Justin Bieber, Halsey, Demi Lovato, Kid Cudi, girl in red, James Bay, Selena Gomez, Camila Cabello, and Tove Lo. He achieved stratospheric success for his work with his sister Billie Eilish, including ten GRAMMY Awards, headline sets at Coachella and Glastonbury, two Academy and Golden Globe Awards both in the category of “Best Original Song” for “No Time To Die” from No Time To Die and “What Was I Made For?” for Barbie. He expanded his oeuvre as a sought-after composer, with a filmography boasting original scores for HBO Max’s award-winning The Fallout and BJ Novak’s Vengeance. In 2022, on behalf of the Disney PIXAR animated hit Turning Red, he wrote the music for the film’s boyband 4*Town. In 2023, he co-wrote and produced the critically acclaimed song “What Was I Made For?” for the Greta Gerwig-directed feature-length Barbie, which earned him his second Academy Award for Best Original Song and won two GRAMMY Awards (Best Song Written For Visual Media and Song Of The Year) as well as a Golden Globe Award (Best Original Song). FINNEAS has also scored the upcoming Apple Original series “Disclaimer,” a new psychological thriller from the multi-Academy Award-winning director, writer, producer, cinematographer and editor Alfonso Cuarón.

For Cryin’ Out Loud! follows the release of his sister Billie Eilish’s third studio album HIT ME HARD AND SOFT which has further cemented him as one of the most critically acclaimed, award-winning producers and songwriters of his generation. Earlier this year, FINNEAS took home his second Academy Award for “What Was I Made For” which he co-wrote and produced. He is also making his television scoring debut on the upcoming Apple TV+ limited series Disclaimer. The show is written and directed by Alfonso Cuarón (Gravity, Children of Men) and stars Cate Blanchett, Kevin Kline, Sacha Baron Cohen, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Lesley Manville, Leila George, Louis Partridge and Hoyeon. Watch the trailer HERE.

FOR CRYIN’ OUT LOUD! : THE TOUR
Tue Jan 07 – Auckland, NZ – Auckland Town Hall
Thu Jan 09 – Brisbane, AU – The Fortitude Music Hall
Sat Jan 11 – Sydney, AU – Hordern Pavilion
Mon Jan 13 – Melbourne, AU – Forum Melbourne
Thu Feb 13 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium
Fri Feb 14 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy
Sun Feb 16 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz
Tue Feb 18 – Silver Spring, MD – Fillmore Silver Spring
Wed Feb 19 – Philadelphia, PA – Fillmore Philadelphia
Fri Feb 21 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway
Sat Feb 22 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Paramount
Tue Feb 25 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit
Wed Feb 26 – Chicago, IL – Salt Shed
Thu Feb 27 – Minneapolis, MN – Fillmore Minneapolis
Sat Mar 01 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium
Sun Mar 02 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Union Event Center
Tue Mar 04 – San Francisco, CA – The Masonic
Wed Mar 05 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium
Mon Apr 14 – Dublin, IE – 3 Olympia Theatre
Thu Apr 17 – London, UK – Eventim Apollo
Fri Apr 18 – Manchester, UK – O2 Apollo Manchester
Sun Apr 20 – Glasgow, UK – O2 Academy Glasgow
Mon Apr 21 – Birmingham, UK – O2 Academy Birmingham
Tue Apr 22 – Bristol, UK – Bristol Beacon
Fri Apr 25 – Stockholm, SE – Fållan
Sun Apr 27 – Oslo, NO – ROCKEFELLER
Tue Apr 29 – Hamburg, DE – Grosse Freiheit
Wed Apr 30 – Copenhagen, DK – Vega
Fri May 02 – Berlin, DE – Astra Kulturhaus
Mon May 05 – Brussels, BE – La Madeleine
Tue May 06 – Amsterdam, NL – Paradiso
Wed May 07 – Paris, FR – Trianon
Fri May 09 – Cologne, DE – Live Music Hall

Soundscape Releases Full deadmau5 Concert Film For Fans Globally

Soundscape, the premier musical metaverse experience for VR and PC, today released a full concert film of its experiential collaboration with EDM artist deadmau5. Now available for streaming on YouTube, the film makes the full one-hour recording of the psychedelic virtual performance accessible to all viewers.

Launched as a hyper-immersive audiovisual experience for both PC and VR on Soundscape in May, the exclusive Soundscape Presents: deadmau5 concert offers a new frontier in immersive music and visual arts, powered by Unreal Engine 5 and proprietary technology like Soundscape’s Sonic AI transmutation system. The full-length film delivers the same cutting-edge visuals and iconic deadmau5 sound available on Soundscape’s VR and PC platform to a global audience of fans and viewers.

“We’re excited to bring this concert to YouTube, making the experience accessible to even more fans,” Soundscape Creator Eric Alexander said. “This release allows anyone with an internet connection to enjoy the groundbreaking combination of music and technology, and we’re looking forward to delivering even more immersive experiences with major artists next year.”

Soundscape will be releasing a collaboration with Chris Lake and Fisher in 2025, with other major artists to follow. Nominated for five international XR Awards, Soundscape continues to raise the bar for immersive concert experiences. The deadmau5 real-time musical metaverse performance showcases state-of-the-art graphics, powerful audio reactivity, immersive performance controls, and an unparalleled avatar system. The film release preserves these elements, offering a glimpse into the hyper-immersive worlds the Soundscape Metaverse continues to develop.

“Soundscape has always been a work of art in our eyes, and with this release, we’re taking that vision to new heights by blending film and immersive art,” Alexander added. “Since our inception in 2017, our mission has been clear: to create and deliver transformative experiences for fans and artists alike. This concert film represents a new frontier in how artists and fans engage, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in both the virtual and physical worlds.”

The original performance remains available on Steam for VR & PC play.

5 Surprising Facts About Amy Winehouse’s “Back to Black”

Amy Winehouse’s Back to Black isn’t just an album; it’s a classic. Released in 2006, it channeled heartbreak, strength, and retro soul vibes that took the music world by storm. But beyond its Grammy-winning acclaim, there’s a lot more to this masterpiece than meets the ear.

1. The “Rehab” Hook Was Born from Real-Life Intervention Drama
Amy’s famous line “They tried to make me go to rehab, but I said, no, no, no” wasn’t crafted in the studio—it was inspired by a real-life intervention led by her family. Producer Mark Ronson saw the potential in her offhand comment and urged her to turn it into a song. The result was one of the most iconic choruses in modern music, blending raw defiance with catchy rhythm.

2. A Live Taxi Test for Sound Quality
Amy was a perfectionist when it came to her music. To make sure her songs would sound just right for fans listening anywhere, she’d burn her recordings onto CDs and play them in her father’s taxi. This “taxi test” let her hear the music the way many fans would—on the move, surrounded by the everyday noise of the city.

3. The Dap-Kings Brought a Classic Soul Touch
To capture the vintage sound she wanted, Amy collaborated with Sharon Jones’s band, The Dap-Kings, known for their old-school soul style. They recorded parts of the album in a single room to achieve a “live” sound, using minimal technology. The horns, bass, and drums fused with Amy’s voice to create that timeless Wall of Sound vibe we hear in Back to Black.

4. Inspired by Her Love of ’60s Girl Groups
Winehouse was deeply influenced by the ’60s, especially groups like The Shangri-Las. Her love for that era shaped the album’s musical aesthetic and lyrical tone, from heartbreak anthems to the bittersweet soundscapes. Tracks like “Back to Black” echo the tragedy and longing of those classic girl-group ballads, but with her modern, edgy twist.

5. Mark Ronson Almost Changed the Famous “I Died a Hundred Times” Line
The unforgettable line, “I died a hundred times,” from the song “Back to Black” almost didn’t make it into the final cut. Producer Mark Ronson initially wanted to change it to make it rhyme, but Amy insisted on keeping it as-is. Her conviction paid off—the line became one of her most haunting and powerful expressions of heartbreak.

Back to Black is packed with nuances and stories like these, making it more than just an album; it’s a peek into the heart and soul of one of music’s most unforgettable voices.

Grammy Nominee Jelly Roll Unveils First International Headlining Tour — The Beautifully Broken Great Northern Tour

Today, acclaimed Grammy nominated, platinum certified, singer/songwriter Jelly Roll announces “The Beautifully Broken Great Northern Tour,” his debut international headlining tour run in Canada. Produced by Live Nation, the 12-city tour kicks off on March 6 at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre in  Victoria, BC making stops across Canada in Vancouver, Edmonton, Toronto and more before wrapping up in Quebec City, QC at Videotron Centre on March 26. Special guests for all dates include Josh Ross, Savannah Dexter, and Brabo Gator.

Beautifully Broken released October 11 debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 All Genre Chart, as well as #3 on the Billboard Canadian Album Chart, and spent two weeks as the #1 Canadian country album.The album features the reigning CMA New Artist of the Year’s current radio single “Liar,” as well as his platinum certified international #1 “I Am Not Okay,” which topped the Country radio charts in the US and has now spent two weeks at #1 in Canada, as it  continues to resonate with fans. Last week Jelly Roll earned his fourth career Grammy nomination, with two nominations for the 2025 Grammys including Best Country Song and Best Country Solo Performance for his hit, “I Am Not Okay.”

TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting with an artist presale beginning on Tuesday at 1pm local time. Additional presales including an American Express presale (details below) will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning on Friday, November 15 at 10AM local time at JellyRoll615.com 

PRESALE: American Express Card Members can purchase tickets in Canada before the general onsale beginning Wednesday, November 13 at 10 AM local time through Thursday, November 14 at 10 PM local time.

VIP:  The tour will also offer a variety of different VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. Packages vary but include premium seats, a guided backstage tour, pre-show VIP Lounge, limited edition tour poster & more. VIP package contents vary based on the offer selected. For more information, visit vipnation.com

Award-winning, Grammy nominated Nashville native singer/songwriter Jelly Roll (Jason DeFord) debuted Top 3 on the Billboard 200 All Genre Chart and #2 on the Top Country Album charts with his debut Country Album, Whitsitt Chapel (released June 2nd, 2023) – earning the biggest Country debut album in Billboard Consumption Chart history. Following his sweep at the 2023 CMT Music Awards where he earned three awards to become the most awarded artist of the night, the Billboard Country Power List Cover star and “country’s ‘most authentic’ new artist” (The New Yorker) received Billboard’s 2023 Breakthrough Award and the People’s Choice Award for Male Country Artist of the Year. Nominated for Best New Artist and Best Duo/Group Performance for “Save Me (with Lainey Wilson)” at the 2024 GRAMMY Awards, along with eight genre-spanning nominations at the 2024 iHeartRadio Awards and a win for best New Country and Pop artist wins, Jelly Roll is one of three artists alongside Morgan Wallen and Luke Combs to have scored three Country Airplay #1s in 2023 and the first to do it with his first three singles. He has earned four consecutive #1s to date at Country radio and is “one of Nashville’s fastest rising stars” (The New York Times). A 4X winner at the 2023 People’s Choice Country Awards and the most nominated male at the 2023 CMA Awards, with five total nominations capturing his first CMA Award for New Artist of the Year, Jelly continues to break boundaries. His #1 hit single “Save Me” — a confessional, vulnerable expression of self-doubt— set the stage for his new season of life and took him to new heights including a Platinum certification from the RIAA on the heels of his 28-week reign at No. 1 on Billboard’s Emerging Artists chart. Most recently, “Save Me” earned Jelly his first ACM win for Music Event of the year, and he is set to release his new album Beautifully Broken on October 11 and launch his Beautifully Broken Tour on August 27th following his four consecutive #1 singles: “Halfway To Hell,” “Save Me,” “Need A Favor” and “Son of A Sinner.”

Not just an artist but a humanitarian, Jelly Roll continues to resonate with fans on a global scale while racking up numerous milestones – from playing his sold-out hometown show for 18,000 fans at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena to donating a recording studio at the juvenile detention center he served in as a teen, to the release of his record-breaking documentary by ABC News, “Save Me” -the most watched music documentary on the platform- to his visits with rehab centers and those incarcerated across the US. Featured by Nightline, GMA, GMA3, The New York Times, LA Times, The Tennessean, Billboard, Variety, American Songwriter, CMT and more, his self-built, unconventional industry rise and unique fan connection has garnered praise from numerous outlets, with Variety noting, “for everyone who’s facing the same struggles, Jelly Roll is their Springsteen,” and American Songwriter echoing, “with a string of accolades and an extremely dedicated following, Jelly Roll has emerged as a force to be reckoned with in the music industry.”

THE BEAUTIFULLY BROKEN GREAT NORTHERN TOUR DATES:
3/6/2025 – Victoria, BC – Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre
3/8/2025 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena
3/11/2025 – Calgary, AB – Scotiabank Saddledome
3/13/2025 – Edmonton, AB – Rogers Place
3/15/2025 – Saskatoon, SK – Sasktel, Centre
3/16/2025 – Regina, SK – Brandt Centre
3/17/2025 – Winnipeg, MB – Canada Life Centre
3/21/2025 – Ottawa, ON – Canadian Tire Centre
3/22/2025 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
3/23/2025 – London, ON – Canada Life Place
3/25/2025 – Laval, QC – Place Bell
3/26/2025 – Quebec City, QC – Videotron Centre

 

Feel the Heart-Pounding Energy and Rhythms of STOMP This March at the Avalon Theatre

Fallsview Casino Resort is thrilled to welcome the invigorating and inventive stage show Stomp to the Avalon Theatre March 11-16. Tickets go on sale Friday, November 15 at 10:00am through ticketmaster.ca.

“Stomp is known for their creativity and unique approach to blending rhythms,” says Cathy Price, Vice President of Marketing at Niagara Casinos. “The energy and fun of this show is incredible, and guests are in for an interactive show.”

Creating rhythms since 1994, Stomp is a show like no other with matchboxes, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, and more delivering an energetic show that’s dance, music, and theatrical performance blended together in one electrifying rhythm.  A unique combination of percussion, movement and visual comedy, Stomp has created its own inimitable, contemporary form of rhythmic expression: where both household and industrial objects find new life as musical instruments.  It is a journey through sound, a celebration of the everyday and a comic interplay of characters wordlessly communicating through dance and drum.

Show dates & performances
Stomp

Dates: March 11-16, 2025

Showtimes: March 11: 8:30pm; March 12: 3:00pm & 8:30pm; March 13: 3:00pm & 8:30pm; March 14: 9:00pm; March 15: 3:00pm & 9:00pm; March 16: 3:00pm & 7:00pm

Venue: Avalon Theatre

Tickets for Stomp go on sale Friday, November 15 at 10:00am.

Japanese Boyband MADKID Announces Tour With Nano

MADKID is a Japanese boyband consisting of 2 rappers (LIN and YUKI) and 3 vocalist (YOU-TA, SHIN, KAZUKI) who was formed in 2014 and made their major debut in 2018.

In 2019, the group released the song “RISE” for the TV anime “The Rising of the Shield Hero” and it quickly became a hit all over the world. They were later able to release their song “FAITH”, “Bring Back”, which became the second opening for the series.

In January 2023, MADKID released “PARANOID” as the theme song for the Netflix anime series “Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre”.

In October the same year, they released their new single “SIN” which became the theme song for Season 3 of “The Rising of the Shield Hero”.

In December 2023, they released their new single “FLY”, the opening theme for the new TV anime series “Sasaki and Peeps” that will release in January 2024.
With their astonishing rap work and powerful vocals, they make for a one-of-a-kind
performance.

NANO is a Japanese bilingual singer born in New York.

In 2010, NANO began sharing English covers of Japanese songs on sites such as YouTube and quickly received positive response from viewers around the world.
In March, 2012, NANO made a professional debut with the release of a 1st album “nanoir”.

“nanoir” ranked in 10th in the Daily Oricon Charts on the first day of release.
In 2015, the 3rd studio album “Rock on.” was released, which reached 4th on the Oricon Daily Charts, creating a big movement in the field of J-pop.

Following the debut in 2013, nano held a first Live Concert “Remember you color.” at thebShinkiba Studio Coast, which sold out 2,500 tickets within the first day.
A Zepp Live Tour followed quickly after, and NANO has been actively holding concerts bothbin Japan and Internationally. In 2015, nano’s first concert in Germany and Taiwan tookbplace.

In 2018, a sold out concert or 2,800 people was held in San Jose, America, NANO’s firstbconcert back in home-country.

NANO continues to reach out beyond borders, connecting people around the world
through music.

TOUR DATES

January 24 | Vancouver | The Pearl

January 25 | Seattle | Neumos

February 8 | Toronto | The Concert Hall

2025 Experience Hendrix Tour Adds Marcus King, with Zakk Wylde, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Kingfish, Eric Johnson & More Returning

The Experience Hendrix Tour, the only official multi-artist celebration of Jimi Hendrix’s musical genius that made a triumphant return this year after a half-decade hiatus, has just announced its 2025 edition. Starting at Taft Theatre in Cincinnati and winding its way through the Midwest (with a stop at Toronto’s famed Massey Hall), the tour continues down the East Coast and through the South, concluding in Atlanta at The Fox Theatre. The tour once again presents a diverse, star studded lineup for next year and features select dates from Experience Hendrix Tour mainstays such as Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Zakk Wylde (Pantera, Black Label Society, Ozzy Osbourne) and Eric Johnson, as well as Devon Allman (Allman Betts Family Revival), Samantha Fish and Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram. Marcus King is a first-timer for 2025 and is sure to bring a fresh, new energy to Hendrix’s timeless repertoire.

“Jimi has long been a big influence in my musical journey,” said Mississippi-born blues guitar phenomenon Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram, who is both a Grammy Award winner and was named Contemporary Blues Male Artist of the Year at last year’s Blues Music Awards. “The opportunity to join the Experience Hendrix Tour in fall 2024 was fantastic, so I look forward to hitting the stage with the Hendrix crew this spring as we bring this exciting show to more North American cities.”

In addition to having released multiple solo albums since the age of 20, Grammy-nominated singer/guitarist Samantha Fish collaborated with Cassie Taylor and Dani Wilde for the Girls with Guitars album in 2011 and joined forces with Jesse Dayton last year for the album Death Wish Blues. She is the recipient of the Living Blues Award, Blues Music Award, Blues Blast Music Award and 22 Independent Blues Awards, and has also achieved the #1 slot on the Billboard Top Heatseekers and Top Blues Albums charts numerous times. Her live performances, in which she effortlessly blends blues, rock and soul, are a testament to her status as a true musical powerhouse. Fish stated, “2024 was my first year with the event. It’s really cool to see so many stellar musicians celebrating Jimi Hendrix’s legacy and catalog of music. It’s amazing that one musician can have such an impact on artists for generations, and it’s really awesome to hear how everyone interprets his music. I’m really looking forward to what’s coming next year.”

South Carolina native singer-songwriter/guitarist Marcus King got his start as a child playing with his father’s band. His unique brand of “soul-influenced psychedelic Southern Rock” caught the ear of the Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach, who produced and released King’s 2020 debut solo album El Dorado. His career immediately skyrocketed; he racked up streaming numbers in the tens of millions and a Grammy nomination. He has since released two more albums, including this year’s Mood Swings, which received rave reviews in Rolling Stone and No Depression. “The ferocity and aggression Hendrix played with was what I was immediately drawn to,” said King. “A soft-spoken man allowing his instrument to truly be his VOICE – channeling all his frustrations and pain through this vessel. I’m so honored to pay homage and respect to such a Giant and key contributor to my Musical biological makeup.”

Guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Devon Allman has been making music since the 1990s in various bands (Honeytribe, Royal Southern Brotherhood) and as a solo artist, before founding The Allman Betts Band in 2018 with Duane Betts. There is a familial connection, as their fathers Gregg Allman and Dickey Betts were in The Allman Brothers Band, who played the 1970 Atlanta International Pop Festival with the Jimi Hendrix Experience. Devon Allman’s musical style ranges from Southern Rock to soul to blues, making him a perfect candidate for taking on the immense challenge of doing Hendrix’s music justice in a live setting. “Really looking forward to celebrating the eternal, cosmic music of Jimi Hendrix,” stated Devon Allman. “His singing voice has inspired me just as much as his ethereal, Martian, liquid-esque guitar. It’s gonna be a stone cold groove…be with us!”

Kenny Wayne Shepherd’s soulful and pitch-perfect guitar playing has been a key component of the Experience Hendrix Tour for many years. The five-time Grammy nominee and recipient of two Billboard Music Awards commented, “I’m excited to be a part of the Experience Hendrix Tour again. This tour always offers fans a unique opportunity to see artists from multiple genres of music all honoring the great Jimi Hendrix. The diversity of the artists that take part every year only goes to show the vast reach of Jimi Hendrix’s influence.”

Among the other artists featured on the 2025 Experience Hendrix Tour are Texas blues sensation Ally Venable, Chuck Campbell and Calvin Cooke (Slide Brothers), vocalist Noah Hunt and bassist Kevin McCormick (both of Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band), Mato Nanji (Indigenous), blues guitar prodigy Mathias Lattin, Brazilian guitarist Artur Menezes, vocalists Dylan Triplett and Henri Brown, and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Chris Layton (Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble).

Traveling to each and every city with the array of artists, Janie Hendrix, President and CEO of Experience Hendrix and Co-Founder of the Tour explains the magnitude of each event, “It’s a beautiful and powerful phenomenon to witness!  We have all of these incredibly talented musicians, each with their own special vibe, coming together in celebration of Jimi and his music. You can feel the energy and the love being poured out on stage and every audience adds to the electricity! It’s amazing!” She continued, “I think this is the kind of experience Jimi was talking about in his songs. The power of soul! This is why we do the Tour. We want to share that experience!”

The 2025 Experience Hendrix Tour is sponsored by Marshall, Fender Musical Instruments and Dunlop. Marshall amps have long been associated with Jimi Hendrix and were his amplifiers of choice during his career. Fener is now celebrating the 70thanniversary of the Fender Stratocaster, the guitar most often associated with Jimi Hendrix. Dunlop makers of gear and accessories, recently launched line of Authentic Hendrix ’68 Shrine Series of stomp boxes/effects pedals.

Visit www.experiencehendrixtour.com for artist lineups by date.

2025 Experience Hendrix Tour dates:
March  11 – Cincinnati, OH – Taft Theatre
12 – Columbus, OH – Palace Theatre
13 – Greensburg, PA – Palace Theatre
14 – Northfield, OH – MGM Northfield Park
15 – Toronto, ON – Massey Hall
18 – Waukee, IA – Vibrant Music Hall
19 – Milwaukee, WI – Riverside Theater
20 – Indianapolis, IN – Murat Theatre
21 – Chicago, IL – Chicago Theatre
22 – Detroit, MI – Fox Theatre
23 – Buffalo, NY – Kleinhans Music Hall
25 – Syracuse, NY – Landmark Theatre
27 – Lynn, MA – Lynn Memorial Auditorium
28 – Westbury, NY – Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair
29 – Wallingford, CT – Toyota Oakdale Theatre
30 – Wilkes-Barre, PA – F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts

April    1 – Red Bank, NJ – Count Basie Center for the Arts
2 – Morristown, NJ – Mayo Performing Arts Center
3 – Hampton Beach, NH – Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
4 – Atlantic City, NJ – Ovation Hall at Ocean Casino Resort
5 – Washington, DC – Warner Theatre
6 – Durham, NC – Durham Performing Arts Center
8 – North Charleston, SC – North Charleston Performing Arts Center
9 – Charlotte, NC – Ovens Auditorium
10 – Knoxville, TN – Tennessee Theatre
11 – Greenville, SC – Peace Center Concert Hall
12 – Atlanta, GA – Fox Theatre

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