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Comedian Ali Wong Extends Comedy Tour In 2024

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Renowned stand-up comedian and Emmy-nominated actress, Ali Wong, is excited to announce additional dates for her Ali Wong: Live comedy tour, in response to overwhelming demand. Produced by Live Nation, the tour has been extended by nine dates making additional stops in North America visiting San Antonio, Chicago and more now wrapping up in Philadelphia on April 5.

Having captivated audiences worldwide with her previous tours and hit Netflix specials, including “Baby Cobra”, “Hard Knock Wife”, and the Emmy-nominated “Don Wong”, Ali Wong has become a household name, celebrated for her fearless and relatable brand of comedy. Most recently, Wong starred in and executive produced the Netflix and A24 dark comedy series “Beef.” She received Emmy nominations both for her performance and for the show itself.

Wong explores her dating life post-divorce on her upcoming, recently-expanded comedy tour. Wong will debut never before heard material in 10 cities across the U.S. and Canada through April, 2024.

Ali Wong is a critically acclaimed actress, comedian, writer, and producer. Known for her hit Netflix specials including “Baby Cobra,” “Hard Knock Wife,” and Emmy-nominated “Don Wong,” Wong most recently starred in and executive produced the Netflix and A24 dark comedy series “Beef”, opposite Steven Yeun. She received an Emmy nomination for her performance in addition to the show being nominated for Best Comedy. The series premiered in April 2023 to widespread acclaim, with The New York Times calling it “one of the most invigorating, surprising and insightful debuts of the past year” and The Hollywood Reporter saying “Steven Yeun and Ali Wong dazzle… [Wong] has rarely been better than she is here.” “Beef” was the #1 show streamed on Netflix upon its release.

In May 2019, Wong co-wrote and starred in ALWAYS BE MY MAYBE, alongside Randall Park. She also executive produced and voiced the lead in the offbeat and zany animated sitcom “Tuca and Bertie”, and directed Sheng Wang’s 2022 comedy special “Sweet and Juicy”.

Wong’s other film and television highlights include Netflix’s “Big Mouth”, “Human Resources”, ABC’s “Fresh Off the Boat”, BIRDS OF PREY, Walt Disney Studios’ RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET, and the Pixar animated film ONWARD.

In 2019, Wong released her New York Times bestselling autobiographical book, “Dear Girls: Intimate Tales, Untold Secrets & Advice for Living Your Best Life”. The book features heartfelt and hilarious letters addressed to her daughters’ future selves.

2024 ALI WONG: LIVE TOUR DATE:
Sat Mar 23 | Chicago, IL | The Chicago Theatre
Wed Mar 27 | Toronto, ON | Meridian Hall
Mon Apr 01 | Newark, NJ | New Jersey Performing Arts Center
Wed Apr 03 | Red Bank, NJ | Count Basie Center
Fri Apr 05 | Philadelphia, PA | The Met

Larry David Announces :”A Conversation With…” Live Tour Dates In DC And Boston

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Larry David Announces :”A Conversation With…” Live Tour Dates In DC And Boston

Writer, producer, and legendary comedian Larry David will be bringing A Conversation with Larry David live and on stage to Washington, DC at The Anthem on March 29 and Boston, MA at the MGM Music Hall at Fenway on April 1.

Joined by a moderator, the Live Nation-produced event will feature an informal discussion about his time on Seinfeld,Curb, and everything in between.

This comes on the heels of HBO’S announcement that Season 12 of Curb Your Enthusiasm, airing on Sunday, April 4, will be its final season.

“Hi everyone! It’s Larry. I’m really looking forward to seeing you all. Just so you know, I’ve recently had plastic surgery on my face and the doctor, who everyone raved about, totally botched it, leaving me devoid of all expression. So if I seem more sour than usual, that’s the reason, but don’t let it stop you from having fun!” – Larry David

Larry David co-created “Seinfeld,” which debuted in 1989 and ran for nine seasons. As head writer and executive producer, the pressure of delivering a weekly show led to his abuse of anabolic steroids, which contributed to his ill-temper and shrunken testicles. In 1999, HBO aired his one hour special, “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” which spawned the series. In it, he plays an incredibly gifted, loveable writer who spreads bonhomie and good cheer to everyone fortunate enough to encounter him. During one of “Curb’s” many long hiatuses, David created two new shows, “Girls” and “Orange is the New Black.” To better understand the motivation of his female characters, he began cross-dressing and moved into the Barbizon Hotel for Women. He was evicted after his true identity was uncovered when he evacuated naked from a fire started by his roommate who forgot to unplug her curling iron. After a spiritual sabbatical in Poland, he returned to the US in 2009 to star in Woody Allen’s comedy, “Whatever Works.” The movie garnered David the prestigious Gottlieb Award for “Best Actor with No Training and No Idea What He Was Doing.” Then in 2013, he co-wrote and starred in the HBO Films’ comedy, “Clear History,” elevating him to cult hero status amongst illiterates and diabetics. In 2015, he made his Broadway debut at the Cort Theater as an actor and playwright in “Fish in the Dark,” which he penned over a three-day span while sitting on the toilet. The play broke all Broadway records for most coughing by an audience during a performance. He’s currently pursuing his real estate license and can be contacted through the Inland Empire branch of “Century 21.”

Diamond-Selling Bands Train & REO Speedwagon Announce Epic Co-Headlining ‘Summer Road Trip’ 2024 North American Tour

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Diamond-Selling Bands Train & REO Speedwagon Announce Epic Co-Headlining ‘Summer Road Trip’ 2024 North American Tour

Today, iconic hitmakers Train and REO Speedwagon have announced they will be joining forces for this summer’s hottest co-headlining tour. The diamond-selling bands will be hitting the road on the Summer Road Trip 2024 Tour, bringing together Train’s critically-acclaimed catalog of global hits with REO Speedwagon’s vast collection of timeless classics for an unforgettable night of music, high energy, and fun that transcends generations. With more than 50 million albums sold worldwide, 32 songs on Billboard’s Hot 100, and 28 albums on the Billboard 200 albums chart between them, fans nationwide will have a chance to witness epic sets from two of the hardest-working, fun-loving, non-stop touring bands as they perform hours of hits featuring chart-topping anthems and timeless fan favorites.

Produced by Live Nation, the 44-city tour kicks off on July 8 in Somerset, WI at Somerset Amphitheater, making stops in Chicago, Toronto, New York, Houston, San Francisco, Los Angeles and more before wrapping up on September 11 in Phoenix, AZ at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre. Joining Train and REO Speedwagon on the road as direct support on all dates is very special guest Yacht Rock Revue. Full tour routing can be found below.

To celebrate the highly anticipated Summer Road Trip 2024 Tour, Train and REO Speedwagon will take the stage at LA’s famed Whisky a Go Go nightclub on the Sunset Strip this Thursday, February 1 for an intimate sneak preview concert that is not to be missed. Tickets for the show go on sale today at 12pm PT here. Additionally, the bands will be stopping by Jimmy Kimmel Live! this Wednesday, January 31 for a very special collaboration, which marks their first-ever performance together on stage. Jimmy Kimmel Live! airs on ABC at 11:35p/10:35c, and is available next day on Hulu.

Of the tour, Train frontman Pat Monahan shared: “When I was younger I heard a band called REO Speedwagon and fell in love with their numerous, infectious hit songs. Years later I met Kevin Cronin, and thank goodness he’s as great a person as he is a songwriter. This tour won’t just be a great time with great people, but a tour that will have a ton of familiar songs to most generations. I will be wishing I was in the audience as much as I’ll love being on the stage.”

REO Speedwagon’s Kevin Cronin said: “Pat Monahan and I have done several benefit shows over the years, and now we get to take out our bands for a summer full of music and fun. I love the idea of bringing together people of all ages, who share a common love for well-crafted songs and high energy live performances. The REO boys are stoked about this tour.”

Train is a multi-GRAMMY Award-winning, diamond-selling band from San Francisco that has had 14 songs on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart and 13 albums on the Billboard 200 chart. Train’s climb to the top began in 1994, as the original 5-member band tenaciously built a loyal hometown following, leading up to their debut self-titled album released by Columbia in 1998. The tumbling wordplay of “Meet Virginia” gave them their first unlikely radio hit, and 2001’s Drops of Jupiter broke them to multi-platinum status thanks to the double-GRAMMY-winning title song that spent 10 months in the Top 40, has been certified RIAA 7x platinum, and earned the 2001 GRAMMY Award for Best Rock Song. The group won another GRAMMY in 2011 for their global hit “Hey, Soul Sister” from their multi-platinum album Save Me, San Francisco(2009), which was the No.1 best-selling smash and most downloaded single of 2010, achieved RIAA Diamond status in 2021 and now 11x platinum, and in 2022 surpassed one billion streams on Spotify. Train has sold more than 10 million albums and 30 million tracks worldwide, with multiple platinum/gold citations, including three GRAMMY Awards, two Billboard Music Awards, and dozens of other honors. They’ve had 24 Top 10 songs across the Billboard charts and six Top 10 albums on the Billboard 200 chart including Drops of Jupiter (2001), My Private Nation (2003), California 37(2012), Bulletproof Picasso(2014), For Me, It’s You (2016), and a girl a bottle a boat (2017). Train released their critically acclaimed 11th studio album, AM Gold, in May 2022 and most recently released a new song “I Know” ft. Tenille Townes and Bryce Vine, which marked their 27th career entry on Billboard’s Adult Pop Airplay chart.

Train frontman, Pat Monahan, partakes in other ventures outside of music, including his award-winning wine portfolio, Save Me, San Francisco Wine Co, which was created in 2011 and has sold over 10 million bottles and won over 100 medals. Proceeds from his wine business support Family House, a San Francisco charity that supports families of children with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses.  Monahan has appeared on television and in film with credits that include the 2021 Hallmark Channel original movie, Christmas in Tahoe, inspired by Train’s album of the same name, which he executive produced and starred, Dr. Ken, 90210, CBS’s Hawaii Five-0 and Magnum P.I., The Voice, American Idol, and The Bachelor.
Formed in 1967, signed in 1971, and fronted by iconic vocalist Kevin Cronin since 1972, REO Speedwagon’s unrelenting drive, as well as non-stop touring and recording jump-started the burgeoning rock movement in the Midwest. Platinum albums and radio staples soon followed, setting the stage for the release of the band’s explosive Hi Infidelity in 1980, which contained the massive hit singles “Keep On Loving You” and “Take It On the Run.” That landmark album spent 15 weeks in the No. 1 slot and has since earned the RIAA’s coveted 10X Diamond Award for surpassing sales of 10 million units in the United States.

From 1977 to 1989, REO Speedwagon released nine consecutive albums all certified Platinum or higher. To date, REO Speedwagon has sold more than 40 million albums around the globe, and Cronin and bandmates Bruce Hall, Dave Amato, Bryan Hitt, Derek Hilland, and most recent addition Matt Bissonette, are electrifying audiences worldwide in concert with hits and fan-favorites such as “Ridin’ The Storm Out,” “Can’t Fight This Feeling,” “Time For Me To Fly,” “Roll With The Changes,” “Keep On Loving You,” “Take It On the Run,” and many, many more. More recently, REO has been featured in Season Three of the hit Netflix series, Ozark, with an episode entitled: “Kevin Cronin Was Here.” Cronin sang a duet with Dolly Parton on his number-one hit, “Keep on Loving You” for her star-studded Rockstar album, which featured a who’s who of rock luminaries including Sir Paul McCartney, Elton John, and Sting, to mention just a few. Cronin performed on the 2022 season finale of American Idol, is a regular guest with the Jim Irsay Collection band, and is currently putting the finishing touches on his memoir, “Roll With The Changes… my life within and without REO Speedwagon.” REO Speedwagon launched their first Las Vegas residency in November of 2023, the sold-out “An Evening of Hi Infidelity …and More!,” with return engagements set for May, and again in October of 2024. The band is active in numerous charitable endeavors including the Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, Music Drives Us, and Moffitt Cancer Center.

Step aboard a musical voyage like no other with Yacht Rock Revue! This talented group sets sail on a smooth-sailing journey through the nostalgic hits of the late ’70s and early ’80s, where soft rock and smooth grooves rule the waves. Featuring exceptional musicianship and tight harmonies, Yacht Rock Revue pays homage to the golden era of yacht rock, delivering pitch-perfect renditions of iconic classics from artists like Hall & Oates, Steely Dan, Toto, Michael McDonald, and more.

Yacht Rock Revue takes audiences back in time with their lush instrumentation, soulful voices, and tight jeans. Their infectious enthusiasm and engaging stage presence create a feel-good atmosphere that encourages everyone to sing along and dance the night away. So grab your captain’s hat and set course for an unforgettable evening of musical bliss, as Yacht Rock Revue transports you to a bygone era of breezy melodies and yacht rock magic.

Train and REO Speedwagon tour dates
July 8 at the Somerset Amphitheater in Somerset, WI
July 10 at the Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center in Noblesville, IN
July 11 at Stage AE in Pittsburgh, PA
July 12 at the Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH
July 13 at the Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in Tinley Park, IL
July 15 at the Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls, OH
July 16 at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in St. Louis, MO
July 17 at the Starlight Theatre in Kansas City, MO
July 19 at the Artpark Outdoor Amphitheater in Lewiston, NY
July 20 at the Budweiser Stage in Toronto, ON, CA
July 21 at the Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston, MI
July 23 at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, NY
July 24 at the Bethel Woods Center For The Arts in Bethel, NY
July 26 at the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden, NJ
July 27 at the Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, NY
July 28 at the Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion in Gilford, NH
July 31 at the Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater in Syracuse, NY
Aug. 1 at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ
Aug. 3 at the Xfinity Theatre in Hartford, CT
Aug. 4 at the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, MA
Aug. 6 at Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow, VA
Aug. 7 at the Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater in Virginia Beach, VA
Aug. 9 at the Coastal Credit Union Music Park in Raleigh, NC
Aug. 10 at the PNC Music Pavilion in Charlotte, NC
Aug. 11 at the Live Oak Bank Pavilion in Wilmington, NC
Aug. 16 at the Oak Mountain Amphitheatre in Pelham, AL
Aug. 17 at the Ameris Bank Amphitheatre in Alpharetta, GA
Aug. 18 at the FirstBank Amphitheater in Franklin, TN
Aug. 20 at the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre in Tampa, FL
Aug. 21 at the iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach, FL
Aug. 22 at the Dailys Place Amphitheater in Jacksonville, FL
Aug. 23 at the Amphitheater at The Wharf in Orange Beach, AL
Aug. 25 at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands, TX
Aug. 26 at the Dos Equis Pavilion in Dallas, TX
Aug. 28 at the Fiddlers Green Amphitheatre in Greenwood Village, CO
Aug. 29 at the Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre in Salt Lake City, UT
Aug. 31 at the White River Amphitheatre in Auburn, WA
Sept. 1 at the Hayden Homes Amphitheater in Bend, OR
Sept. 4 at the RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater in Ridgefield, WA
Sept. 6 at the Toyota Amphitheatre in Wheatland, CA
Sept. 7 at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, CA
Sept. 8 at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, CA
Sept. 10 at the North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre in Chula Vista, CA
Sept. 11 at the Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre in Phoenix, AZ
Train and REO Speedwagon tour dates
Feb. 1 at the Whisky A Go Go in Los Angeles, CA
July 8 at the Somerset Amphitheater in Somerset, WI
July 10 at the Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center in Noblesville, IN
July 11 at Stage AE in Pittsburgh, PA
July 12 at the Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH
July 13 at the Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in Tinley Park, IL
July 15 at the Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls, OH
July 16 at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in St. Louis, MO
July 17 at the Starlight Theatre in Kansas City, MO
July 19 at the Artpark Outdoor Amphitheater in Lewiston, NY
July 20 at the Budweiser Stage in Toronto, ON, CA
July 21 at the Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston, MI
July 23 at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, NY
July 24 at the Bethel Woods Center For The Arts in Bethel, NY
July 26 at the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden, NJ
July 27 at the Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, NY
July 28 at the Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion in Gilford, NH
July 31 at the Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater in Syracuse, NY
Aug. 1 at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ
Aug. 3 at the Xfinity Theatre in Hartford, CT
Aug. 4 at the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, MA
Aug. 6 at Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow, VA
Aug. 7 at the Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater in Virginia Beach, VA
Aug. 9 at the Coastal Credit Union Music Park in Raleigh, NC
Aug. 10 at the PNC Music Pavilion in Charlotte, NC
Aug. 11 at the Live Oak Bank Pavilion in Wilmington, NC
Aug. 16 at the Oak Mountain Amphitheatre in Pelham, AL
Aug. 17 at the Ameris Bank Amphitheatre in Alpharetta, GA
Aug. 18 at the FirstBank Amphitheater in Franklin, TN
Aug. 20 at the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre in Tampa, FL
Aug. 21 at the iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach, FL
Aug. 22 at the Dailys Place Amphitheater in Jacksonville, FL
Aug. 23 at the Amphitheater at The Wharf in Orange Beach, AL
Aug. 25 at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands, TX
Aug. 26 at the Dos Equis Pavilion in Dallas, TX
Aug. 28 at the Fiddlers Green Amphitheatre in Greenwood Village, CO
Aug. 29 at the Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre in Salt Lake City, UT
Aug. 31 at the White River Amphitheatre in Auburn, WA
Sept. 1 at the Hayden Homes Amphitheater in Bend, OR
Sept. 4 at the RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater in Ridgefield, WA
Sept. 6 at the Toyota Amphitheatre in Wheatland, CA
Sept. 7 at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, CA
Sept. 8 at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, CA
Sept. 10 at the North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre in Chula Vista, CA
Sept. 11 at the Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre in Phoenix, AZ

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Benson Boone Announces Upcoming Album And World Tour ‘Fireworks And Rollerblades’

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Benson Boone Announces Upcoming Album And World Tour ‘Fireworks And Rollerblades’

Today, global pop sensation Benson Boone announces his 2024 album and world tour, Fireworks and Rollerblades.The massive 40-date tour spans North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. The news arrives on the heels of his new single “Beautiful Things,” which debuted at #4 on Spotify’s US Chart and #16 on the Global Chart, and has accumulated nearly 30 million streams in one week.

The North American leg of Boone‘s upcoming tour kicks off on April 3 in Chicago, with stops in Montreal, Toronto, Brooklyn, Atlanta, Los Angeles, and more before wrapping up in Vancouver on May 4. On May 21, the singer-songwriter will cross the pond to begin his trek across the UK and Europe, starting in London and ending in Helsinki on June 11. In September, he’ll finish off the tour in Australia and New Zealand. See the complete list of tour dates below.

Boone‘s new single will be front and center on the setlist. “Beautiful Things” caused a major stir on social media ahead of its release, with his viral teasers amassing nearly 200 million views across TikTok and Instaram. That anticipation translated into an instant hit for the 21-year-old, with the soaring track being his biggest debut to date.

“Beautiful Things” and his upcoming tur continue a trend of big achievements for Boone.. Last year, MTV named him their Global PUSH Artist for October, while his PULSE EP generated tens of millions of streams for track like “What Was,” “Little Runaway,” and “Sugar Sweet.” He headlined a sold-out headline tour across North America and Europe, then ended the year with the release of his moving single “To Love Someone.”

The PULSE EP was preceded by his 2022piano ballad “Before You” and the Walk Me Home… EP, which included his breakout single “GHOST TOWN” — Boone‘s first entry on the Billboard Hot 100 and a Top 25 hit at both Top 40 and Hot AC radio. It also became his first RIAA-certified Gold record, followed by “In The Stars,” which is now certified Platinum.

BENSON BOONE FIREWORKS AND ROLLERBLADES WORLD TOUR:
NORTH AMERICA:
April 3 — Chicago, IL — Salt Shed
April 4 — Detroit, MI — The Fillmore Detroit
April 6 — Montreal, QC — MTELUS
April 7 — Toronto, ON — HISTORY
April 10 — Brooklyn, NY — Brooklyn Paramount
April 11 — Sayreville, NJ — Starland Ballroom
April 12 — Boston, MA — Citizens House of Blues
April 14 — Philadelphia, PA — The Fillmore Philadelphia
April 15 — Silver Spring, MD — The Fillmore Silver Spring
April 16 — Raleigh, NC — The Ritz
April 18 — Atlanta, GA — Tabernacle
April 19 — Tampa, FL — Jannus Live
April 20 — Orlando, FL — House of Blues
April 22 — Houston, TX — House of Blues
April 23 — Dallas, TX — House of Blues
April 25 — Denver, CO — Fillmore Auditorium
April 26 — Salt Lake City, UT — Maverik Center
April 28 — Los Angeles, CA — Hollywood Palladium
April 29 — Phoenix, AZ — Arizona Financial Theatre
May 1 — San Francisco, CA — The Masonic
May 3 — Seattle, WA — Showbox SoDo
May 4 — Vancouver, BC — Vogue Theatre
UK/EU:
May 21 — London, UK — Heaven
May 23 — Antwerp, Belgium — Trix
May 25 — Paris, France — Elysee Montmartre
May 26 — Cologne, Germany — Kantine
May 28 — Utrecht, Netherlands — TivoliVredenburg
May 30 — Zurich, Switzerland — Mascotte
June 1 — Prague, Czech Republic — Rock Cafe
June 2 — Warsaw, Poland — Progresja
June 4 — Berlin, Germany — Metropol
June 5 — Copenhagen, Denmark — Vega
June 6 — Stockholm, Sweden — Fryshuset Arenan
June 8 — Trondheim, Norway — NEON Festival
June 9 — Oslo, Norway — Sentrum Scene
June 11 — Helsinki, Finland — House of Culture
AUS/NZ:
Sept 14 – Auckland, NZ – Powerstation
Sept 16 – Brisbane, QLD – The Tivoli
Sept 18 – Melbourne, VIC – Forum Theatre
Sept 19 – Sydney, NSW – Enmore Theatre

K-Pop Superstars Itzy Announces Highly Anticipated ‘Itzy 2nd World Tour ’

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K-Pop Superstars Itzy Announces Highly Anticipated ‘Itzy 2nd World Tour ’

Today, critically acclaimed K-Pop powerhouses ITZY announce their return to the global stage for ITZY 2ND WORLD TOUR , a show stopping run of electrifying performances across 18 countries in Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Latin America, Europe and North America this spring and summer. Having demonstrated their exceptional skills as “stage masters” through a mix of hit songs and B-side tracks on their sold out 2022 outing, ITZY THE 1ST WORLD TOUR , the group’s expanded 2024 world tour is poised to uphold their reputation during their return to North America and Asia. ITZY 2ND WORLD TOUR will also feature the group’s highly anticipated first performances in Latin America, UK, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.

Produced by JYP Entertainment and promoted by Live Nation, the 27-city tour kicks off on February 24 & 25 for a two-night run at Seoul’s Jamsil Indoor Stadium then proceeds around the world to Thailand, New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, Mexico, Chile, the UK, France, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Japan, the US, Canada, Taiwan and the Philippines. The tour will wrap up with a final performance in Hong Kong. Full dates can be found below.

ITZY’s loyal army of fans, known as MIDZY, will see the first live performance of the group’s latest mini-album BORN TO BE, which was released earlier this month via JYP Entertainment/IMPERIAL/Republic Records. Featuring 10 new tracks, including their current title track UNTOUCHABLE, “BORN TO BE” not only marks the group’s first release in 2024, but continues to underscore their global reach, with the album debuting at #1 the worldwide iTunes chart across 23 overseas regions, including the United States, Brazil, Thailand, France, and Australia. Continuing to encapsulate messages of freedom and self-love, core identities of the group since their 2019 debut, the album also marks a monumental moment for ITZY, as it features solo songs from each member for the first time in the groups’ history. Each member contributed to the composition of each solo track, showcasing their musical competency, and asserting themselves as bold creative forces.

The BORN TO BE mini-album comes on the heels of their release of the same name in addition to their solo songs all of which were released with solo videos that currently hold approximately 21.1 million views collectively. BORN TO BE also follows the group’s previous mini-album KILL MY DOUBT, which features tracks such as “Bet On Me,” “None of My Business,” and fan favorite, “CAKE”, Their upcoming world tour will fully cater to fans’ setlist desires with new music and beloved hits.

ormed under K-pop powerhouse JYP Entertainment in 2019, ITZY exploded on to the K-Pop scene with their debut single “DALLA DALLA.” The track ranked #3 on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart and pulled in 17.1 million “day-of” music video views on YouTube. At the time, the song both broke the record for the most viewed K-pop debut music video in history and held the record for the fastest K-Pop debut music video to reach 100 million views. Billboard Magazine ranked “DALLA DALLA” at #20 on the “25 Best K-pop Songs of 2019: Critics’ Pick” and the group took home the Best New Artist Award at the 2020 Korean Music Awards. The group’s follow-up EP “WANNABE,” charted at #4 on the Song Sales chart and was one of the top 10 K-pop song to trend globally on Spotify, while also ranking on the Emerging Artists chart where it hit #31. ITZY’s third album, Not Shy, peaked on the Billboard Social 50 chart at #11 and World Album chart at #8, plus, their past albums, IT’z ICYand IT’z ME both entered the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart.

ITZY kicked off 2021 with their first national U.S. broadcast appearance on MTV’s Fresh Out Live, racking in the largest performance views MTV had received for the platform. Then, in May, the group made their debut on the Billboard 200 album chart with their six-track EP GUESS WHO, which they followed up with their full-length studio debut, CRAZY IN LOVE. The album took the #1 spot across multiple Billboard charts, including Top Album Sales, Top Current Album Sales, and World Albums charts, and made a strong debut on Billboard’s Top 200-album chart where it reached #11, making ITZY only the third female K-pop group to score within the chart’s top 15. The album’s lead track, “LOCO,” which they performed on The Kelly Clarkson Show, reached #4 Billboard’s World Digital Song Sales. The track’s official music video also made a big splash, crossing one million views within 26 minutes of its release on YouTube, and it was nominated for a 2022 MTV VMA for “Best K-Pop.”

Last summer, ITZY released their 5th mini album, CHECKMATE. The EP took the #8 spot on the Billboard 200 chart, marking the group’s first top-10 ranking on the chart. Further, the group became the 4th K-pop girl group to achieve a top 10 ranking on the Billboard 200. The group performed the EP’s lead track, “SNEAKERS,” on both MTV’s Fresh Out Live and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’s “Late Show Me Music.”ITZY closed out the year with their sixth EP CHESHIRE and their first world tour – the CHECKMATE tour – in which the group played eight sold-out venues across the US, including Los Angeles’ YouTube Theater and New York’s Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden. In July of 2023, ITZY released their seventh EP KILL MY DOUBT, which features tracks “Bet On Me,” “None of My Business,” and fan favorite, “CAKE”.

ITZY’s new EP, BORN TO BE, is out now.

2ND WORLD TOUR BORN TO BE TOUR DATES:

Sat Feb 24 – Seoul, KOR – Jamsil Indoor Stadium

Sun Feb 25 – Seoul, KOR – Jamsil Indoor Stadium

Sat Mar 16 – Bangkok, Thailand – Impact Arena

Thu Mar 21 – Auckland, NZ – Spark Arena

Sun Mar 24 – Sydney, AUS – ICC Sydney Theatre

Tue Mar 26 – Melbourne, AUS – Margaret Court Arena

Sat Apr 6 – Singapore – Singapore Indoor Stadium

Mon Apr 15 – Mexico City, MX – Pepsi Center WTC

Thu Apr 18 – Santiago, Chile – Movistar Arena

Wed Apr 24 – London, UK – OVO Arena Wembley

Fri Apr 26 – Paris, France – Zénith Paris – La Villette

Sun Apr 28 – Berlin, Germany – Velodrom

Wed May 1 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – AFAS Live

Sat May 4 – Madrid, Spain – Palacio Vistalegre

Sat May 18 – Tokyo, Japan – Yoyogi National Stadium First Gymnasium

Sun May 19 – Tokyo, Japan – Yoyogi National Stadium First Gymnasium

Thu Jun 6 – Seattle, WA – WAMU Theater

Sat Jun 8 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena

Tue Jun 11 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum

Fri Jun 14 – Sugar Land, TX – Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land

Sun Jun 16 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory

Tue Jun 18 – Atlanta, GA – Fox Theatre Atlanta

Thu Jun 20 – Fairfax, VA – EagleBank Arena

Sun Jun 23 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center

Wed Jun 26 – Chicago, IL – Rosemont Theatre

Fri Jun 28 – Toronto, ON – The Theatre at Great Canadian Casino Resort

Sat Jul 20 – Taipei, Taiwan – Taipei Arena

Sat Aug 3 – Manila, Philippines – SM Mall of Asia Arena

Sat Aug 10 – Hong Kong, China – AsiaWorld-Arena

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High Fidelity: Belfast’s Unquiet Nights Back Up Their Promises On Latest Single “Diamond And The Missing Son”

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High Fidelity: Belfast’s Unquiet Nights Back Up Their Promises On Latest Single “Diamond And The Missing Son”

Let other groups hamstring themselves with irony and self-conscious cynicism. Belfast’s Unquiet Nights are going all-in on sincerity with “Diamond and the Missing Son,” the fervently rocking spotlight track from their just-released third studio album, Seasons in Exile.

You can’t get more direct than singer/guitarist/songwriter Luke Mathers as his blessedly unaffected voice emits an anthem of solidarity that feels as earnest as a pinky swear:

You are the only thing that keeps me hanging on
And on and on
There’s nothing else could ever come between us
‘Cause we are
The diamond and the missing son

It’s immediate, irresistible stuff—so much so that you can listen a few times before you realize you aren’t sure what the song is actually about. Is it a promise from a father to his literal son? Maybe an oath of fealty sworn by best mates, like Mathers and his stalwart partner, drummer Rodger Firmin? A tip of the hat to their sometime musical collaborator, Francesco Piciucchi? Given the recurring appearances of studio tuxedo cat Whitesocks in the song’s suitably stripped-down black-and-white performance video, there might be another, more stealthily whimsical option.

What makes the track so quintessentially Unquiet Nights is that they’re a group everybody claims to get but nobody can seem to pin down. In their time, they’ve been compared to artists ranging from Tom Petty to The Vines to Bloc Party (for whom they’ve indeed opened). For their part, the band calls their sound “a distinctive blend of classic rock influences with elements of prog, folk, Britpop and Roy Orbison.” Sure, that clears it up.

Whatever it is, you know it when you hear it. A track like “Diamond and the Missing Son” forges an instant impression with indelible hooks, muscular drumming and full-bodied guitar that makes sophisticated use of multitracking without ever coming off as cluttered. Mathers even gets off a few measures of nimble slide. Elsewhere on the album, songs like “Break Through the Waves” exhibit a more plaintive and mournful quality without sacrificing an iota of energy.

Recorded predominantly at the band’s own studio, the recently built Credential Sound, the album furthers the reputation for faith-restoring rock they’ve enjoyed with tastemakers and fans alike since they first emerged from a rehearsal space above Belfast’s famous Limelight club. In the ensuing decade, they’ve appeared on stages in nine countries and released three albums and four standalone singles. Praise from the likes of BBC Radio 1 and ex-Wallflowers bassist Greg Richling has boosted their profile, but what may have been the group’s biggest breakthrough came when their track “George Best City”—which references the late and legendary football player for Manchester United—got used in a Sky Italia sports documentary that was played hundreds of times.

And now we have Seasons in Exile—which despite its typically assured sheen was a more impromptu affair than these Nights are used to. The ball started rolling when Mathers and Firmin went into the studio to rework “Diamond and the Missing Son,” an old number from the recesses of their repertoire. Just a few marathon late-night sessions later, they had the guide tracks to an entire new album.

“We do think that this has been a very worthwhile experiment in starting the process without many full songs,” Mather says. “We hope the album pleases the people who stuck with us this long.”

Promises made, promises kept. How very on-brand.

Toronto-Based Singer-Songwriter The M.A.S. Project Drops Powerful New Single “Scared Fearless”

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Toronto-Based Singer-Songwriter The M.A.S. Project Drops Powerful New Single “Scared Fearless”

Calgary-born, Toronto-based singer-songwriter and pianist, Michael Anthony Sawers, solo artist of The M.A.S. Project, has released his latest single, “Scared Fearless” – available now.

This powerful and emotionally charged new song explores Sawers’ journey. Filled with heartfelt lyrics and dynamic melodies, it serves as a moving portrayal of overcoming his struggles with OCD and his therapeutic process.

“Scared Fearless is a song I wrote about going through something very difficult – therapy!” says Sawers. “I have OCD, so this is a song about facing these OCD fears head-on until my brain is so desensitized to them that I’ve been scared into feeling fearless about them.”

The multi-talented pop, rock, and country artist, who now resides in Toronto, recorded “Scared Fearless” in a converted church that was used as a recording studio not far from the city.

“Despite the heaviness of the song, making ‘Scared Fearless’ was actually really fun” Sawers explains. “There is an old church near Toronto that was refurbished into a recording studio. We recorded all day there, with light shining on us from the stained-glass window – it was a special experience!”

“Scared Fearless” continues The M.A.S. Project’s successful track record, demonstrating Sawers’ versatility in a variety of musical styles. His infectious pop anthem, “Something Real” and his country-pop track “Giving Love a Try” are well-known to fans with the former being added to Spotify’s prestigious “New Music Friday Canada” playlist.

Sawers, the Calgarian musician, creates music that appeals to listeners all over the world by fusing modern production methods with retro inspirations. A debut performance at Massey Hall in 2024 and headline appearances at prestigious Toronto venues including The Drake Hotel are just a couple of the accolades he has received for his music.

Canadian Pop Sensation Sunny Stone Releases ‘MEMORY’: A Melodic Journey of Nostalgia and Reflection

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Canadian Pop Sensation Sunny Stone Releases ‘MEMORY’: A Melodic Journey of Nostalgia and Reflection

Music can shape lives through the simple thought of it. That is how Mississauga, ON pop singer Sunny Stone, a new voice in Canada, lives life. From the peaceful village of Kondapi, nestled in the heart of Andhra Pradesh, India, SunnyStone’s musical journey takes flight.

From modest origins, Sunny Stone’s journey from a small-town enthusiast to a blossoming musical talent in Canada is truly remarkable. At just 14 years old, Sunny Stone unearthed his musical gift while singing in the corridors of PPS, his school in Andhra Pradesh.

Though met with opposition from his family, he remained determined, finding encouragement and support from teachers who helped him develop his musical abilities.

Despite trying to focus on another career, he found himself thinking about life and listening to “Do or Die – Remix by Thirty Seconds to Mars & Afrojack” and suddenly decided that was the moment to change his life. “I need to become a Pop singer and I want to move to any English-speaking country so I can do that”, he mentions.

Calling Canada home since 2019, Sunny Stone wasted no time in honing his craft, enrolling in vocal training under the tutelage of Pete Palazzolo at the Canadian Conservatory of Music in Windsor. This marked the inception of a remarkable metamorphosis – from a Masters’ student by day to a burgeoning musician by night.

After completing his training, Sunny Stone’s creativity was heightened, leading to the release of three cover songs on YouTube. Building on this momentum, he showcased his talent to the world with his debut single, “Make You Feel,” followed by the heartfelt release of “End To My Love.”

Now Sunny Stone welcomes his 3rd single “MEMORY”, a melodic exploration of nostalgia and introspection.

“While driving one day, the hook “Like A Memory, Like A Memory, Like A Memory…” struck me. A few days later, during a late-night drive from downtown Toronto to my home in Etobicoke, I found myself halted at numerous red lights, feeling frustrated by the repetitive pause. It dawned on me that I wanted to craft a song about this experience, to tell its story,” he says.

Starting with just a hook, the song grew into a personal reflection on resilience. Inspired by the serene moments of everyday life, its creation amidst the gentle glow of stoplights shows Sunny Stone’s appreciation for life’s small pleasures.

‘When I was driving on the road
I saw the redlight stopping me
When I was living alone
I felt like someone was watching me
Whenever I wanna skip this track
There’s something else dragging me
Like a memory

While thinking about the lyrics, Sunny Stone thought about his own memories back home, all the difficulties he encountered in his path, and all the dreams he has yet to accomplish. Combined with a melody that can only be described as enlightening the feeling of nostalgia, “MEMORY” will make you think about your very own memories.

Release The Sounds: Hit Artists Share Their Stories On ‘Let That Music Out!’ Podcast

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Release The Sounds: Hit Artists Share Their Stories On ‘Let That Music Out!’ Podcast

In the music business, few things are as helpful as an example. That’s the rationale behind Let That Music Out! — an independent, artist-driven FM radio show and podcast that offers an invaluable and enlightening look into the workings of the industry circa 2024.

Based in Toronto and syndicated on Indie 101.5 and Philly Jamz 95.3 in the U.S.A., and CHHA 1610am back home, LTMO! features new music releases, interviews, discussions, and personal stories from industry leaders and recording artists. It’s analysis with an insider edge, crafted for anybody who wants to get in the game.

The show was made possible by the successes of The Singer’s Company, a record label, music-publishing operation and management firm founded by a dream team of music-biz pros—including highly pedigreed producer, songwriter and A&R executive Roy Hamilton III, for whom the program is both a passion project and the fulfillment of a personal vision.

“My hope for this show is to create an international outlet and radio story for each and every one of the artists who have chosen The Singer’s Company to help them launch their professional music careers,” Hamilton says.

The seed of the program was Welcome to Modern Artist Development, a handbook Hamilton wrote and published that lays out a simple path aspiring singers, songwriters and recording artists can follow to get their music out and achieve their dreams and professional goals. The book even inspired an uplifting theme song, “Let That Music Out!”; featuring singer/actor Nia Holloway on vocals, it’s currently available on all streaming platforms.

If anybody is qualified to lead such discussions, it’s Hamilton, a multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated talent whose achievements in the pop and R&B fields are legion. Over the last two decades, he’s discovered and helped shape the musical careers of numerous chart-topping singers, songwriters and producers. His skills and abilities have helped sell over 70 million albums worldwide for artists like Michael Jackson, Britney Spears, Justin Bieber, *NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, Janet Jackson, Justin Timberlake and Ariana Grande, and labels including Capitol Records, RCA Records and the Universal Music Group. He’s also the grandson of legendary singer Roy Hamilton, who scored Number One R&B hits with renditions of “You’ll Never Walk Alone” and “Unchained Melody.”

The Let That Music Out! radio show and podcast are now sponsored by Music Royalties Inc. Tune in, and get clued in.

Urzila Carlson Announces 2024 Just Jokes North America Tour

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Urzila Carlson Announces 2024 Just Jokes North America Tour

Today, Urzila Carlson announced a brand new 2024 national tour – JUST JOKES. Produced by Live Nation, the exclusive 6-city tour kicks off on April 29 at House of Blues in Houston, TX making stops across North America in Dallas, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York before wrapping up in Toronto at Royal Theatre on May 11

“Just Jokes is as it says on the label! Just jokes! Come for a show and leave with a sore face from laughing. Switch off and relax”, said Carlson.

A deadset fan favourite (quite literally), Urzila is now a three-time winner of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s People’s Choice Award for most tickets sold at the Festival. She is also a household name in Australia and New Zealand.

In 2020, Urzila’s standalone one-hour Netflix stand-up special, Overqualified Loser, was released in 190 countries, the only New Zealand comedian with her own special NETFLIX. This prestigious opportunity has launched many comics’ international careers and introduced Urzila to a new legion of comedy fans.

An undoubted comedy workhorse, Urzila is currently at the top of her touring game. Urzila has sold out two tours of the United Kingdom and a European tour in the last twelve months. Urzila also managed to squeeze in a season at the prestigious invitation-only Just For Laughs comedy festival in Montreal. And 2024 is already shaping up to be as big, with Urzila set to be heard in feature animation Ozi, lending her voice to the character ‘Honkus’ in the film alongside a star-studded cast, including Donald Sutherland, Laura Dern, Ru Paul, and Amandla Stenberg, produced by Leonardo DiCaprio. If that dance card isn’t full enough, Carlson is now in the 4th season of her chart-topping podcast, ‘That’s Enough Already!’ where she interviews comedians about what annoys them the most about themselves and others. Guests so far include Jimmy Carr, Sarah Millican, Tim Minchin, Russell Howard and many more.

URZILA CARLSON – JUST JOKES 2024 NORTH AMERICA TOUR DATES:
Mon Apr 29 – Houston, TX – House of Blues
Tue Apr 30 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues
Thu May 02 – San Francisco, CA – Cobb’s
Sun May 05 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Forever
Tue May 07 – Chicago, IL – Thalia Hall
Thu May 09 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theatre
Sat May 11 – Toronto, ON – Royal Theatre

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Eric Alper is a 6-time nominee for Publicist of the Year during Canadian Music Week and has overseen the publicity campaigns for over 183 JUNO Award-nominated albums (and 16 in 2025), 45 Grammy-nominated albums, including 47 JUNO Award, 58 Canadian Folk Music Award, 126 Maple Blues Award-winning albums and is also truly honoured to work with some of the biggest and most important artists of our time.

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