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Flavours & Vibes” Curated By Jones & Jones Serves Up A Menu Of Music At Brampton’s Rose Theatre On February 22

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Flavours & Vibes” Curated By Jones & Jones Serves Up A Menu Of Music At Brampton’s Rose Theatre On February 22

Mark the date and get ready to dig in! Flavours & Vibes will bring a sumptuous mix of uplifting sounds to Brampton’s The Rose Mainstage on February 22, 2024, in an evening of songs and sensations headlined by international roots, rock and reggae sensation Jesse Royal. With performances by The Human Rights, Omega Mighty, JUNO Award winner Kairo McLean and Joshua Lucas—and hosted by MC Bondé—the eagerly anticipated event will be a celebration of music in its truest form. Presented by Jones & Jones and Brampton On Stage, it’s a live-band experience that’ll have you rocking and swaying all night long.

This “Peace, Love, Unity Edition” of the crowd-pleasing pop-up has been engineered to, once again, connect worlds with a global blend of vibes that truly reflect the community. Positive energy will flow from a lineup that’s indicative of a diverse cultural mosaic, connecting listeners of all ages through the unifying power of music.

Let’s check out that overflowing buffet of skills:

JESSE ROYAL is a Grammy-nominated, internationally acclaimed singer/songwriter/performer/recording artist from Kingston, Jamaica. Renowned for his numerous 21st-century reggae anthems—including “Modern Day Judas,” which rails against bad-minded people, and 2015’s “Finally,” which was written in recognition of the long overdue decriminalization of marijuana in Jamaica—this Rastafarian chart star is one of the island’s most charismatic young talents. His debut album, 2017’s Lily of Da Valley, hit #1 on the U.S. Billboard Reggae Album Chart, and his eagerly awaited follow-up LP, Royal, dropped June 11, 2021. (Both albums were released by Easy Star Records.)

Through vivid storytelling rooted in the belief of a universal truth, his music carries a message of hope, strength, love and consciousness. Over the course of his career, he’s been blessed to collaborate and create with some of the world’s most respected artists, musicians and producers, including Sean Paul, Vybz Kartel, Stonebwoy, Protoje, Chronixx, Noise Cans, Steve Aoki, Damian Marley, Major Lazer and many others.

Not just a musician, Jesse Royal is also a father, a community activist, a thought leader and a global citizen guided by his spirituality and sense of righteousness.

THE HUMAN RIGHTS have become one of Canada’s most beloved and respected independent reggae bands since coming together in 2007 around one of the true lions of the Toronto reggae scene, Friendlyness (Big Sugar, Culture Shock, Truth And Rights). In 2014, Tréson joined the band to create a uniquely powerful two-man vocal frontline that delivers roots reggae, soul, R&B and dancehall vibes—all backed by the propulsive rhythm section of Tyler Wagler (bass) and Eric Woolston (drums), plus Canadian reggae legend Dave Jackson on keys, two blazing guitarists and the Declaration of Human Rights horn section.

The band has played over 200 club and festival shows across Canada, and recently toured the United States for the first time to a fantastic response. They’ve released three full-length albums, with a fourth on the way in late 2024. The Human Rights have performed at major Toronto venues like Roy Thomson Hall, the Sound Academy and Harbourfront Centre, as well as major events across Canada, including the Calgary Reggae Festival.

Their songs have become staples on reggae radio shows everywhere, and on CBC Radio programs like Big City, Small World. Fans of the Trailer Park Boys will know them for their version of the Boys’ theme song that’s featured in the movie Don’t Legalize It.

Canadian R&B-fusion/dancehall artist OMEGA MIGHTY has an eclectic sound, switching between Jamaican patois, sultry vocals and an energetic rapflow with confidence. Her 2021 EP, Me & Youforia, put her on the map with its winning exploration of genres like R&R, dancehall, Afrobeat and pop.

Born to a Jamaican father and British-Bajan mother, Omega cherishes playing records at home as one of her earliest memories. She started in music early, training in classical piano at the age of 4, then added singing at 6 and dance at 9. Growing up in Toronto, known as the most diverse city in Canada, Omega was exposed to a rich and varied culture that’s helped shape her sound. She’s since been seen gracing the stages of various festivals, including the RBC Canadian Open, Canada Day Vancouver, Riverfest and AfrowaveTO, opening for acts like Flo Rida, Fefe Dobson and the legendary band the Wailers.

Inspired by ’90s R&B and new age music alike, Omega draws influence from artists like Rihanna, Wstrn, Doja Cat, Missy Elliott, Brandy, Stefflondon and Vybz Kartel. She’s proud to wear multiple hats, acting as singer/songwriter, producer and creative director for her energetic live performances, which spotlight her smooth vocals, vibrant movement and militant aura.

KAIRO MCLEAN says he was born to play music. Obviously, it’s something he’s always gravitated to: He started playing drums at age 3 and guitar at 6. And in 2022, at the ripe age of 15, he became the youngest person to ever receive a Juno Award, for his EP Easy Now.

A true connoisseur of all aspects of reggae, rock-steady and sound-system culture, he takes his cues from greats like Dennis Brown, Gregory Isaacs, Sugar Minott and Peter Tosh. All this and more makes Kairo a phenomenon to keep an eye on as his star continues to rise in the Canadian music scene.

Referred to by many as “the future,” JOSHUA LUCAS has been striving to preserve authentic Jamaican and Caribbean culture through music and DJing. Since he started on his path at the tender age of 9, his position as one of Canada’s most talented DJs has continued to be reinforced as he delights crowds at clubs, parties and festivals alike. He’s blazed a trail in Toronto music and entertainment, taking on a role as a cultural preserver of authentic music and culture via his DJing, live performance, event promotion and music production.

With his family’s record collection as inspiration, Joshua had decided by age 3 that music was his favourite thing. By the time he turned 9, he had begun DJing and playing drums and piano. In the years that followed, he continued to refine his skills; he even created his own production company, Avalanche Productions A/V, in 2012.

His sound selections, versatility, mixing skills and knowledge of the music began getting attention from a growing fan base around Toronto and attracted some of the industry’s heavy hitters, like Jones and Jones Productions. That led to Joshua’s first appearance at the JAMBANA One World Festival at the age of 15. Famous Jamaican actor and comedian Oliver Samuels was so impressed by the performance that he heaped accolades on the young selector.

Joshua Lucas has shared stages with many international artists and deejays, including Shabba Ranks, Yellow Man and Marcia Griffiths, Metro MediaSound, Stone Love and Dr Jay De Soca King. His career has not been limited to the reggae community, as he has spread his talent to the soca scene through Jamal Magloire’s Toronto Revellers Mass Band. He plays at corporate events for companies like Bell Canada, Revera Living and CIBC, and he’s regularly booked for weddings, private events and school events for a variety of school boards.

Joshua continues to preserve and promote reggae culture through his events “Skanking Sweet The Spirit of Reggae Music,” the throwback party “Carnival Inception” and “416 & Park.” Joshua has lately expanded his endeavours to live streaming through the Twitch platform, and to sound clash culture through the newly organized National Soundclash League.

MC BONDÉ is a Zimbabwean-born actor and a multi-award-winning emcee/host who has been in the entertainment business since 1995, DJ’ing/MC’ing events, parties, concerts and weddings in North America, Europe and Africa. He has been an MC/host at over 250 weddings and over 3,500 events/concerts worldwide.

He made his acting debut in the Nollywood feature film Clash (#ClashTheMovie), which was released by Diamond Pictures Inc. Canada and streamed on Netflix from May 8, 2021. (The movie features “first lady of Nollywood” Omoni Oboli and actor Pascal Atuma, who also directed.)

MC Bondé was a radio host on CHRY 105.5FM (now VIBE 105.5FM) and G98.7FM (which later became Flow 98.7FM Toronto). One of the shows he hosted on G98.7FM and Flow 98.7FM, The African Groove Show, represented a first for the community: a program on commercial radio dedicated to African music and entertainment. The show won multiple awards in the 11 years it was on air.

MC Bondé is a freelance voiceover and the host of Interactive Buzz on Feva TV (www.fevatv.com), a show in which he interviews entertainers from all over Africa.

Presented by Brampton on Stage and The Jones & Jones Group, and graciously sponsored by TD, this edition of Flavours & Vibes will begin with a preshow mix-n-mingle at 7 p.m., followed by the show at 8. The Rose is located at 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton. For tickets, visit tickets.brampton.ca/ Online/default.asp

 

From Britain’s Got Talent To Flato Markham Theatre: Electrifying Illusionist DARCY OAKE Is A Must-See

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From Britain’s Got Talent To Flato Markham Theatre: Electrifying Illusionist DARCY OAKE Is A Must-See

Over 200 million viewers tuned in to Britain’s Got Talent to witness the birth of a phenomenon: the unveiling of an electrifying illusionist, Darcy Oake. From sleight-of-hand to death-defying escapades, this master magician ushered in an exciting new era of an age-old art form, perfect for family audiences! Darcy puts a fresh, young, and exciting twist on the profession to the delight of all ages worldwide.

Tickets Available Now Here for his Markham, ON appearance at the Flato Markham Theatre.
Thu., Feb. 29, 2024 8:00 p.m.
Fri., Mar. 1, 2024 8:00 p.m.
Sat., Mar. 2, 2024 2:00 p.m.
Sat., Mar. 2, 2024 7:00 p.m.
Sun., Mar. 3, 2024 11:00 a.m.
Sun., Mar. 3, 2024 3:00 p.m.

The Polygon Gallery Presents The Landmark Exhibition ‘Velvet Terrorism: Pussy Riot’s Russia’

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The Polygon Gallery Presents The Landmark Exhibition ‘Velvet Terrorism: Pussy Riot’s Russia’

The Polygon Gallery is pleased to present Velvet Terrorism: Pussy Riot’s Russia, a survey exhibition of the feminist art collective, from March 22–June 2, 2024. Drawing from more than a decade of activism, the show features documentation of Pussy Riot’s actions as assembled by member Maria Alyokhina.

“This exhibition highlights Pussy Riot’s courageous spirit and tenacious advocacy of human rights, while offering a graphic narrative about Russia’s recent history,” says Reid Shier, director of The Polygon Gallery. “Pussy Riot’s international impact has been growing since they performed in Moscow’s Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in 2012, and the survey demonstrates the urgent relevance of their activism, particularly as they raise awareness about the war in Ukraine — which has now been waged for close to two years.”

Pussy Riot is a protest and performance art collective that produces provocative and politically engaged performances, music, and videos. Formed in Moscow in 2011, the group has become an iconic symbol of opposition against Vladimir Putin’s Russia. The collective has received the LennonOno Grant for Peace in 2012, the Hannah Arendt Prize for Political Thought in 2014, and, most recently, the Woody Guthrie Award in 2023, which recognizes the spirit of resistance through music, literature, dance, or other forms of art.

Through videos, photographs, testimonies, song lyrics, and reflections, the exhibition offers a rich account of Pussy Riot’s non-violent actions as well as the reactions of the Russian authorities. Through their work over the years, Pussy Riot has transformed the repressive apparatus of an authoritarian state into a creative partner, boldly playing with fire.

In addition to the exhibition, Pussy Riot will stage a performance of RIOT DAYS in Vancouver on March 22 at The Pearl. The concert, based on Alyokhina’s memoir of the same name, combines music, theatre, and political action. The award-winning show has been performed more than 200 times worldwide.

Velvet Terrorism: Pussy Riot’s Russia was originally presented at Kling & Bang (Reykjavik). Created by Maria Alyokhina and curated with Ragnar Kjartansson and Ingibjörg Sigurjónsdóttir, the exhibition has been shown at the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, Denmark and the Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal.

Programming

  • March 21 at 6pm: Velvet Terrorism Opening Celebration at The Polygon Gallery. All are welcome. RSVP here.
  • March 21 at 7:30pm: Pussy Riot members Maria Alyokhina, Olga Borisova, Diana Burkot, and Nadya Tolokonnikova in conversation with Velvet Terrorism curators Ragnar Kjartansson and Ingibjörg Sigurjónsdóttir at The Pipe Shop (five minute walk from The Polygon). Space is limited. Priority seating for Gallery Members. Doors at 7pm.
  • March 22 at 7pm: RIOT DAYS concert at The Pearl (881 Granville St). Find out more.
  • More will be announced at thepolygon.ca

Sister Rosetta Tharpe’s “Live In France: The 1966 Concert In Limoges” Set For Record Store Day Release

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Sister Rosetta Tharpe’s “Live In France: The 1966 Concert In Limoges” Set For Record Store Day Release

Sister Rosetta Tharpe was a pivotal figure in American 20th century music, though until recently her legend had languished in semi-obscurity. The pioneering gospel/blues singer, extraordinarily gifted electric guitarist and proto rock ‘n’ roll star has been rediscovered of late with a well-deserved induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018 with Alabama Shakes’ Brittany Howard doing the honors. Thereafter, her influence at the dawn of the rock era on none other than Elvis Presley was acknowledged with a searing portrayal by Yola in Baz Luhrmann’s 2022 Elvis feature film. All of that posthumous notoriety has earned her the title “The Godmother of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” with her undeniable influence acknowledged by rock cognoscenti everywhere.

This coming Record Store Day, April 20, will see the release of a limited edition 2-LP set (also available on CD and digital download on April 26) titled Live in France: The 1966 Concert in Limoges, a 21-track album of newly discovered and previously unreleased performances recorded on November 11, 1966, at the Grand Theater in Limoges, the city in west-central France best known for porcelain production.

Having been accepted and celebrated by audiences in France and throughout Europe, she toured the continent relentlessly in the ‘60s. Her 1966 performance in Limoges was in fact her third concert there over the years. It was captured on tape that night by the Office de Radiodiffusion-Télévision Française (ORTF) and discovered seven years ago by Zev Feldman, the archivist Stereophile dubbed “The Indiana Jones of Jazz,” and who was recently profiled in The New Yorker, for his uncanny ability to uncover heretofore “lost” music recorded decades ago by seminal and critically acclaimed artists. Feldman found the Limoges recording while doing a search of the INA (Institut national de l’audiovisuel) France archives and realized he had discovered something very special: an audio document of the formidable American gospel great playing solo, accompanying herself on her electric guitar. Feldman commented, “Sister Rosetta Tharpe has been a towering and trailblazing figure in music even decades and decades after her passing in 1973, and her influence is still being felt to this day. This recording has never been released before and I consider it a very special time capsule of a document that transports you back to a wonderful performance in the mid-1960s in France.”

Feldman worked tirelessly to put the music he’d discovered in a setting befitting the brilliance of the artist and the significance of his find. To that end, Live in France is offered in a lavishly packaged set with rare photos, meticulous art direction and voluminous liner notes by Tharpe experts as well as commentary from contemporary musicians who are in awe of Tharpe, her talent and ongoing legacy. The album is being released on Feldman’s new imprint Deep Digs, in partnership with Elemental Music.

The set features a lengthy essay by Tharpe biographer Gayle Wald, author of Shout, Sister Shout!: The Untold Story of Rock-and-Roll Trailblazer Sister Rosetta Tharpe. Wald wrote, “Sister Rosetta was the first guitar heroine of rock & roll. Her heartfelt gospel folksiness gave way to her roaring mastery of her trusty Gibson Les Paul Custom, which she wielded on a level that rivaled the best of her male contemporaries.” Also included are descriptive notes, translated from French by Jean Buzelin, author of Sister Rosetta Tharpe: La femme qui inventa le Rock ‘n’ Roll. He chronicles her exhaustive touring in Europe and her special relationship with French audiences. Her influence on British guitar players including Keith Richards, Jeff Beck and Eric Clapton is widely acknowledged with all the overmentioned having seen her perform when she toured with Muddy Waters and other American blues greats. There is also a heartwarming narrative by Donna Rhea Hamilton (grandmother of Tedeschi Trucks Band drummer Isaac Eady), at whose childhood home in Tullahoma, TN Tharpe was a house guest when she came to town – by Greyhound Bus – to perform at the AME Church there in the late ‘60s. She recalls Sister Rosetta as a “sweet, sweet soul, down to earth just like normal people,” and helping her mother cook for the family.

Beyond those exhaustive notes are comments from Susan Tedeschi, ZZ Top’s Billy F Gibbons, Shemekia Copeland, Henry Rollins, Brian Ray and Bonnie Raitt who wrote, “Rosetta was one of the most beloved and influential artists ever in gospel music…and she blazed a trail for the rest of us women guitarists with her indomitable spirit and accomplished, engaging style. She has long been deserving of wider recognition and a place of honor in the field of music history.” Susan Tedeschi also offered, “I don’t know of anybody really who plays exactly like she does, but I can hear her influence in people from Little Richard to Elvis Presley, to Clapton, to Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, a lot of different people. You can hear her in their playing, so when you hear that rock and roll thing, it really kind of comes from her.” Billy F Gibbons commented, “As a guitarist I have to celebrate her six-string slingin’ . . . nobody had done anything like that before and is due a debt of gratitude for being the soulful pioneer she was.” Shemekia Copeland commented, “If Rosetta had been a Mister instead of a Sister, she would have been as famous as Little Richard, Chuck Berry or even Elvis. In fact, she inspired all of them. She was that original. And she’s an inspiration to me every time I perform. Sister Rosetta rocked!!!!” That assertion was seconded by Henry Rollins who stated, “Sister Rosetta rocks absolutely.”

Sister Rosetta Tharpe Live in France: The 1966 Limoges Concert

LP 1 / SIDE A
1. This Train (4:25) – R. Tharpe
2. When My Life Work Is Ended (3:45) – W.W. Harris, A.J. Bell
3. Didn’t It Rain (1:49) – Trad. – arr. R. Tharpe
4. Mother’s Prayer (5:26) – J.W. Van de Venter

SIDE B
1. Up Above My Head, I Hear Music in the Air (Trad. – arr. R. Tharpe) (2:20)
2. Moonshine (2:52) – R. Tharpe
3. Sit Down (2:23) – N. Sherman – J. Keller
4. Down by the Riverside (3:33) – Trad.
5. When The Saints Go Marching In (2:23) – Trad. – arr. R. Tharpe
6. Joshua Fought The Battle of Jericho (2:18) – Trad. – arr. R. Tharpe

LP 2 / SIDE C
1. Jesus Met the Woman at the Well (4:29) – J.W. Alexander, K. Morris
2. Two Little Fishes, Five Loaves of Bread (2:41) – B. Hanighen
3. Traveling Shoes (3:19) – Traditional
4. Beams of Heaven (2:55) – C.A. Tindley
5. That’s All / Denomination Blues (2:58) – R. Tharpe, W. Phillips
6. Going Home (2:40)

SIDE D
1. Go Ahead (3:12) – C. Jeter
2. Bring Back Those Happy Days (3:11) – R. Tharpe
3. Give me That Old Time Religion (2:04) – Traditional
4. If Anybody Above Me (1:48) – M. Kenney
5. Nobody’s Fault But Mine (4:26) – Traditional

Recorded on November 11, 1966 at the Grand Theater in Limoges, France

ABBA Set To Reissue ‘Waterloo’ For 50th Anniversary

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ABBA Set To Reissue ‘Waterloo’ For 50th Anniversary

My, my! Fifty years after ABBA’s international breakthrough with “Waterloo” in the Eurovision Song Contest, Polar Music International celebrates this milestone. When Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson and Anni-Frid “Frida” Lyngstad entered the already colourful stage at The Dome in Brighton, England on April 6, 1974, dressed in shiny glam-rock costumes typical of the era, the world of pop changed forever.

The Waterloo album is now reissued as a Half-Speed mastered 45RPM 2LP Vinyl, along with a limited edition box set of the three vinyl singles originally released by Polar in 1974; the singles are also available as separate picture discs. To top it all off, there is a unique 10-inch vinyl disc featuring “Waterloo” in four different languages and a new line of anniversary apparel taking it back to the 70’s. Pre-order it HERE.

Waterloo, ABBA’s second album, was first released in Sweden in March 1974. It was an enormous success: up to that point, no other album had sold as many copies in the group’s home country. And no wonder, as Björn and Benny had written, arranged and produced a string of great songs, most of them graced by the compelling lead vocals of Agnetha and Frida. The Waterloo album offers many riches beyond the title track. There is the breezy “Honey, Honey”, a highly familiar tune in the 21st century through its inclusion in the Mamma Mia! musical; “Hasta Mañana”, a tear-drenched ballad that almost became ABBA’s Eurovision entry; the early 1960s pop of “Dance (While The Music Still Goes On)” – and much more.

Great Bands With Family Members

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Great Bands With Family Members

There are many bands throughout music history that feature family members playing together. Here are some notable examples:

The Jackson 5 – With brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon, and the legendary Michael Jackson, they dominated the charts with hits like “I Want You Back,” “ABC,” and “I’ll Be There,” showcasing their unparalleled talent and infectious energy.

The Beach Boys – Brothers Brian, Carl, and Dennis Wilson, cousin Mike Love, and friend Al Jardine, shaped the landscape of American pop music with harmonious gems such as “Good Vibrations,” “Surfin’ USA,” and “California Girls,” epitomizing the California surf sound.

The Bee Gees – Brothers Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb, known for their distinctive falsetto harmonies, created disco anthems like “Stayin’ Alive,” “Night Fever,” and “How Deep Is Your Love,” becoming synonymous with the disco era and achieving global fame.

Oasis – Sibling rivalry and rock stardom collided with brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher, whose band Oasis delivered iconic Britpop hits like “Wonderwall,” “Don’t Look Back in Anger,” and “Champagne Supernova,” defining a generation of British music.

Kings of Leon – The Followill brothers – Caleb, Nathan, and Jared – along with cousin Matthew, infused Southern rock with indie sensibilities, achieving massive success with tracks like “Sex on Fire,” “Use Somebody,” and “Closer,” showcasing their raw energy and introspective lyrics.

Heart – Sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson fronted this rock powerhouse, belting out hits such as “Barracuda,” “Alone,” and “Crazy on You,” with their powerful vocals and dynamic performances leaving an indelible mark on the rock landscape.

The Allman Brothers Band – Brothers Duane and Gregg Allman, along with a lineup of talented musicians, pioneered Southern rock with epic tracks like “Ramblin’ Man,” “Jessica,” and “Whipping Post,” showcasing their virtuosity and improvisational prowess.

The Everly Brothers – Don and Phil Everly mesmerized audiences with their impeccable harmonies and timeless hits like “Wake Up Little Susie,” “Bye Bye Love,” and “All I Have to Do Is Dream,” influencing generations of artists with their signature sound.

AC/DC – Brothers Angus and Malcolm Young, along with their electrifying performances and hard-hitting rock anthems like “Back in Black,” “Highway to Hell,” and “Thunderstruck,” cemented their status as one of the greatest rock bands of all time.

Van Halen – Brothers Eddie and Alex Van Halen, along with vocalist David Lee Roth and later Sammy Hagar, unleashed guitar-driven hits such as “Jump,” “Panama,” and “Runnin’ with the Devil,” revolutionizing the rock scene with their virtuosity and energy.

The Pointer Sisters – Siblings Bonnie, June, Anita, and Ruth Pointer, with their infectious blend of R&B, funk, and pop, delivered hits like “I’m So Excited,” “Jump (For My Love),” and “Automatic,” captivating audiences with their dynamic performances.

The Osmonds – Brothers Donny, Jimmy, Merrill, Jay, and Alan Osmond, with their wholesome image and catchy tunes like “One Bad Apple,” “Crazy Horses,” and “Love Me for a Reason,” charmed audiences worldwide, becoming teen idols of the 1970s.

The Kinks – Brothers Ray and Dave Davies, known for their distinctively British sound and biting social commentary, crafted hits such as “You Really Got Me,” “Lola,” and “Waterloo Sunset,” leaving an indelible mark on the British Invasion and rock music.

The Neville Brothers – Brothers Art, Charles, Aaron, and Cyril Neville, with their eclectic blend of funk, R&B, and jazz, produced soulful classics like “Yellow Moon,” “Sister Rosa,” and “Bird on a Wire,” showcasing their musical versatility and familial chemistry.

Devo – Brothers Mark and Bob Mothersbaugh, along with brothers Gerald and Bob Casale, pioneered new wave and synth-pop with quirky hits such as “Whip It,” “Girl U Want,” and “Freedom of Choice,” challenging conventions with their avant-garde aesthetic.

The Band Perry – Siblings Kimberly, Reid, and Neil Perry, blending country with pop-rock influences, scored hits like “If I Die Young,” “Better Dig Two,” and “Done,” with their infectious energy and catchy hooks winning over audiences worldwide.

The Corrs – Siblings Andrea, Sharon, Caroline, and Jim Corr, with their fusion of traditional Irish music and contemporary pop, produced hits like “Breathless,” “Runaway,” and “So Young,” captivating listeners with their lush harmonies and infectious melodies.

The Isley Brothers – Brothers Ronald, Rudolph, and O’Kelly Isley, with their dynamic vocals and genre-spanning hits like “Shout,” “Twist and Shout,” and “It’s Your Thing,” were pioneers of R&B, soul, and funk, influencing generations of artists.

Tina Turner’s ‘What’s Love Got to Do With It’ Soundtrack Celebrates 30th Anniversary With Massive Box Set

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Tina Turner’s ‘What’s Love Got to Do With It’ Soundtrack Celebrates 30th Anniversary With Massive Box Set

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of Tina Turner’s ‘What’s Love Got To Do With It’, a brand new suite of special edition albums are to be released on 26th April. The 4CD/1DVD boxed set will include the original album remastered on CD1, with CD2 featuring a collection of edits, remixes and acapellas. CD3 and 4 features Tina’s live show at the Blockbuster Pavilion in 1993 remastered which can also be watched on the DVD along with three music videos. The boxed set also includes a poster and 24-page booklet. Additional album formats include a single LP, a double-CD and available to stream digitally which you can pre-order now here.

Originally released on 15 June 1993, ‘What’s Love Got To Do With It’ was a commercial and critical success. The album was the soundtrack for the Tina Turner biographical film of the same name and reached #1 in the UK, also making the top 10 in Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Canada, and the top 20 in the US. The album went on to be a platinum record across the world, including the UK, US and Switzerland. It was a collection of songs, some of which were re-recorded from Tina’s Ike & Tina Turner period, including ‘A Fool In Love’, as well a five brand new songs one of which – ‘I Don’t Wanna Fight” – became a top 10 hit in both the UK and US. The album also includes Turner’s version of The Trammps’ disco classic “Disco Inferno”, a song she had often performed live in concert in the late seventies but never previously recorded in studio. Two tracks from her 1984 breakthrough solo album Private Dancer are also included, the title track and a different re-mixed version of “I Might Have Been Queen”.

Tina has sold over 200 million records and has had ten UK top ten hit singles and nine UK top 10 albums and was the first female artist to have a top 40 hit in six consecutive decades in the UK. Her albums combined are 20x platinum in the UK and 9x platinum in the US whilst also achieving huge sales throughout the rest of the world. She has won eight Grammy Awards and been nominated for 25. She was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1991, has stars on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame and St. Louis Walk of Fame. Her 1988 Break Every Rule tour, broke the world record for the largest paying audience at a solo concert, with 184,000 at the Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro and Rolling Stone Magazine named her #17 in 100 Greatest Singers of All Time and #63 in 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.

For full details of contents please see the full tracklisting below.

What’s Love Got to Do With It (30th Anniversary Edition) track list:

Disc One: Original Album

1. “I Don’t Wanna Fight”
2. “Rock Me Baby”
3. “Disco Inferno”
4. “Why Must We Wait Until Tonight?”
5. “Stay Awhile”
6. “Nutbush City Limits”
7. “(Darlin’) You Know I Love You”
8. “Proud Mary”
9. “A Fool in Love”
10. “It’s Gonna Work Out Fine”
11. “Shake a Tail Feather”
12. “I Might Have Been Queen”
13. “What’s Love Got To Do With It”
14. “Tina’s Wish”

Disc Two: Single Edits, Remixes and Rarities

1. “I Don’t Wanna Fight” (Single edit)
2. “Disco Inferno” (7″ Edit)*
3. “Why Must We Wait Until Tonight?” (7″ Single Edit)
4. “Proud Mary” (Edit)
5. “I Don’t Wanna Fight” (Urban Mix)
6. “Disco Inferno” (12″ Version)
7. “Why Must We Wait Until Tonight?” (Tony Dofat Remix)
8. “I Don’t Wanna Fight” (Holiday Inn Lounge Mix)
9. “I Don’t Wanna Fight” (Clubhouse Mix)
10. “Why Must We Wait Until Tonight?” (Tony Dofat 7″ Edit)*
11. “I Don’t Wanna Fight” (Jerry Moran Dance Mix)
12. “Why Must We Wait Until Tonight?” (Instrumental)
13. “I Don’t Wanna Fight” (Urban Radio Instrumental)
14. “Disco Inferno” (12″ Dub)
15. “Why Must We Wait Until Tonight?” (Acapella)
16. “Proud Mary” (Acapella) *

Disc Three: What’s Love, Live – I

1. “Steamy Windows”
2. “Typical Male “
3. “Foreign Affair”
4. “Undercover Agent for the Blues”
5. “Private Dancer”
6. “We Don’t Need Another Hero”
7. “I Can’t Stand the Rain”
8. “Nutbush City Limits”
9. “Addicted to Love”
10. “The Best”

 Disc Four: What’s Love, Live – II

1. “I Don’t Wanna Fight”
2. “Let’s Stay Together”
3. “What’s Love Got to Do With It”
4. “Proud Mary”
5. “Legs”
6. “Better Be Good to Me”
7. “Disco Inferno”
8. “(Darlin’) You Know I Love You”
9. “Why Must We Wait Until Tonight”

DVD, What’s Love, Live
Live from the Blockbuster Pavilion San Bernardino, California on September 15, 1993

They Might Be Giants Announce THE BIG SHOW US Tour This Spring

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They Might Be Giants Announce THE BIG SHOW US Tour This Spring

Following an extended run of an entirely sold-out tour across the US, alternative rock legends They Might Be Giants are in top form and back on the road with their ever-evolving live show, announcing their upcoming US tour this spring. Dubbed “The Big Show Tour” in tribute to their 8-piece band, these will be TMBG’s only area appearances for 2024.

They Might Be Giants plan to take full advantage of this tour’s two-night stands. They will perform two very different shows, not only to keep the song selection and high-wire musical improvisations ever-changing but also to encourage return audiences looking for deep cuts and hard left turns. With sets featuring the earliest days of Dial-A-Song through their platinum album Flood, and all the way to their Grammy-nominated album BOOK; each night of this multi-city run will be its own celebration of the band’s singular songbook. Expect a spontaneous, sprawling, enthralling musical event unlike any other, every single night.

Tickets for all shows are available here.

With vinyl interest in the band reaching historic new peaks last year, the band’s Idlewild Recordings imprint’s pressing program is in full swing. With more than a dozen re-issues, new albums, and vinyl-only releases, Idlewild has pressed Flood and Apollo 18 picture disks alongside loving reissues of Mink Car, Lincoln, The Spine, and most recently, the long-awaited vinyl release of Long Tall Weekend, the first digital-only release by a major artist back in August 1999 in the fledgling days of the internet. On the docket for 2024: John Henry. Expand your collection of TMBG vinyl right here.

They Might Be Giants started with a Dial-A-Song service, powered by a lone phone machine out of their Brooklyn apartments. Since then, they have made 23 albums, and have secretly infiltrated your TV with original themes and incidental music to numerous shows and commercials. Fans can enjoy They Might Be Giants’ FREE Dial-A-Song smartphone app (iPhone / Android) which adds a new song every day.

Tour Dates:
May 9 Pittsburgh, PA @ Mr. Small’s Theatre
May 10 Pittsburgh, PA @ Mr. Small’s Theatre
May 11 Pittsburgh, PA @ Mr. Small’s Theatre
May 14 Cincinnati, OH @ Madison Theater
May 15 Cincinnati, OH @ Madison Theater
May 17 Detroit, MI @ The Majestic
May 18 Detroit, MI @ The Majestic
June 14 Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
June 15 Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
June 16 St Paul, MN @ The Fitzgerald Theater
June 18 Chicago, IL @ The Vic Theater
June 19 Chicago, IL @ The Vic Theater
June 21 Milwaukee, WI @ The Pabst
June 22 Milwaukee, WI @ The Pabst
June 23 Madison, WI @ The Barrymore Theatre

SiriusXM Announces Coverage for DAYTONA 500 and Speedweeks

Eric Alper
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SiriusXM Announces Coverage for DAYTONA 500 and Speedweeks

SiriusXM today announced extensive audio coverage of the 66th running of the DAYTONA 500 on February 18, as well as all the events and racing news happening during NASCAR’s annual Speedweeks. Subscribers nationwide will have access to the live race broadcast, in-car audio from some of the sport’s top drivers, and daily coverage from Daytona International Speedway.

On DAYTONA 500 race day, SiriusXM will broadcast live from the track starting at 7:00 am ET. When the green flag drops (approximately 2:30 pm ET) listeners will hear every lap of the race live, followed by post-race coverage that will include interviews with the 2024 Daytona 500 Champion and other drivers. The programming airs on the exclusive 24/7 SiriusXM NASCAR Radio channel, which is available to subscribers nationwide in their cars (channel 90) and on the new SiriusXM app.

SiriusXM will also air 10 live Driver2Crew ChatterTM radio feeds on separate SiriusXM channels throughout the DAYTONA 500.  Listeners will be able to hear the driver-to-crew communications of drivers including Brad Keselowski, Joey Logano, Denny Hamlin, Ryan Blaney, Bubba Wallace, Chase Elliott, Kyle Busch, William Byron, Kyle Larson and Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. For channels click go to siriusxm.com/daytona500.

SiriusXM NASCAR Radio will also provide live coverage of the Bluegreen Vacations Duel at DAYTONA on Thursday, Feb. 15 (6:00 pm ET), the Fresh from Florida 250 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race on Friday, Feb. 16 (7:00 pm ET), and the United Rentals 300 NASCAR Xfinity Series race on Saturday, Feb. 17 (4:30 pm ET).

Throughout the day on Wednesday, Feb. 14, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio will broadcast live from DAYTONA 500 Media Day, where hosts from the channel will interview each of the drivers in attendance. Following that, listeners will hear live coverage of DAYTONA 500 Qualifying at 8:00 pm ET.

On Thursday, Feb. 15, leading into the Bluegreen Vacations Duel at DAYTONA, SiriusXM’s Dave Moody will host a special broadcast open to the public from the Daytona Fanzone (3:00 pm ET). Moody will interview several active and former drivers and preview the evening’s twin races.

On Monday, Feb. 19, on The Morning Drive, hosts Mike Bagley and Pete Pistone will have a live interview with the 2024 DAYTONA 500 champion driver, crew chief and owner.

SiriusXM NASCAR Radio is the only national 24/7 channel covering NASCAR and delivers live coverage of every NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR Cup Series race live, with live pre- and post-race programming airing before and after every event.

Between races, the channel features a lineup of hosts that includes active and former drivers, crew chiefs and insiders. Listeners will hear insight and analysis from Larry McReynolds, Danny “Chocolate” Myers, Mike Skinner, Todd Gordon, Mike Bagley, Pete Pistone, Danielle Trotta, Dave Moody, Brad Gillie, Pat Patterson and others.

The channel will feature new programs in the lineup in 2024.

  • Backstretch Banter with RFK Racing will debut on February 21 and air Wednesdays at 2:00 pm ET. Host Chris Childers will be joined each week by RFK Racing drivers and executives.
  • NASCAR.com’s Stacking Pennies podcast, hosted by Corey LaJoie, will debut on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio every Tuesday at 2:00 pm ET.
  • Gone Racin’, the weekly podcast hosted by veteran driver Brendan Gaughan, will make its debut on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio each week.

Every weekday, listeners will hear The Morning Drive with Mike Bagley and Pete Pistone (7:00 am ET), On Track with Danielle Trotta and Larry McReynolds (11:00 am ET) and SiriusXM Speedway with Dave Moody (3:00 pm ET). Late Shift with Brad Gillie and Todd Gordon will air Mondays and Tuesdays (6:00 pm ET). Front Stretch with Pat Patterson will air Saturday and Sunday mornings (7:00 am ET). Danny “Chocolate” Myers will regularly join SiriusXM Speedway and Front Stretch as a co-host.

Two-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion and driver of the No. 22 Team Penske Ford Joey Logano will also return to host his exclusive SiriusXM show, Behind the Wheel with Joey Logano select Tuesdays throughout the season on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

For more information visit www.SiriusXM.com/NASCAR.

Dr. Dre And Snoop Dogg Launch Ready To Drink Gin & Juice By Dre And Snoop

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Dr. Dre And Snoop Dogg Launch Ready To Drink Gin & Juice By Dre And Snoop

Musical and cultural icons Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg kicked off the rollout of Gin & Juice By Dre and Snoop, the first ready to drink product from their new premium spirits company, with a surprise performance at the Super Bowl afterparty last night in Las Vegas.

Three decades after “Gin & Juice” left an indelible mark on popular culture and helped establish Dre and Snoop as groundbreaking hip-hop superstars, the pair are now known as much for their wide-ranging entrepreneurial ventures as for their game-changing music. With their premium beverage Gin & Juice By Dre and Snoop, they’re taking over some new territory — the spirits industry.

Celebrating the 30th anniversary of Snoop’s classic debut album, Doggystyle, produced by Dr. Dre, the canned beverage is named, of course, for Snoop’s beloved, Grammy-nominated 1994 classic song “Gin & Juice,” and comes in four flavors: Citrus, Melon, Passionfruit, and Apricot. The canned cocktails are premium gin-based cocktails, crafted for an innovative experience with packaging designed by Ini Archibong. Product will be rolling out domestically throughout the US now through early spring. More offerings from the brand will be announced in the future.

“Together, we always try to create magic, we’re having fun being creative, and everything about this product is really us,” says Dr. Dre. “There’s passion behind it, and friendship and love and a culture. We’re shooting to make everything we do magnificent, and fortunately, most of the time we hit the target.” “Look where we’re at in our careers,” says Snoop Dogg. “Look at our age and look at what we’ve done, and we still love each other, so why not do something together? A lot of times people have been in a relationship for thirty years and can’t talk to each other, can’t hang out, so it’s just fun to be in a partnership with people that you actually love.”

Gin & Juice By Dre and Snoop will be distributed nationally through Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits, the largest beverage distributor in the U.S. The spirit company will be led by Patrick Halbert, Andrew Gill andRocco Milano, the founders from On The Rocks Cocktails. In addition to Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg, investors include Jimmy Iovine, Main Street Advisors, Marc Rowan and Tom Werner.

 

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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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