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Thin Lizzy ‘Vagabonds Of The Western World’ 50th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition Being Released On November 17, 2023

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Thin Lizzy ‘Vagabonds Of The Western World’ 50th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition Being Released On November 17, 2023

2023 sees the 50th anniversary of what is widely regarded as Thin Lizzy’s breakthrough album ‘Vagabonds Of The Western World’ featuring their first UK top ten single ‘Whiskey In The Jar’ and ‘The Rocker’ which would go on to be one of the band’s signature tunes, so much so that it was the last song they ever performed at their final show in 1983.

To celebrate the album’s golden anniversary, deluxe CD and LP sets featuring rarities, radio sessions, unreleased music, rare photos, extensive sleevenotes by Mark Blake, and memorabilia will be released on 17th November and available for presale now here. The reissue suite also includes the album remixed in Dolby Atmos, a first for any Thin Lizzy record.

‘Vagabonds Of The Western World’ was Thin Lizzy’s third studio album and was initially released on the 21st of September 1973. It was the first to feature artwork by Jim Fitzpatrick, the creator of the famous red and black portrait of Che Guevara, who would go on to work with the band on classic albums such as Nightlife, Jailbreak, Johnny The Fox, Black Rose and Chinatown.

The album was the band’s last roll of the dice, as they had been working for two years with limited success. After the band moved to London from Dublin, they played every gig they could to keep themselves afloat. While messing around in their rehearsal studio, Phil Lynott started busking the old Irish folk song ‘Whiskey In The Jar’, which dates back to the 1700s. Their then manager remarked upon it and insisted that the band recorded, against their gut instincts. The single was released in November 1972 and rose to number 6 on the UK singles chart. However, the song didn’t sit well with the band, and despite its success, they left it off their forthcoming album.

Since then, the song, in arrangements influenced by The Lizzy version, has gone on to be covered by artists such as U2, Metallica, Belle & Sebastian, The Pogues, Pulp, Bryan Adams, Gary Moore and Simple Minds.

After a two-year struggle for recognition, Thin Lizzy had finally scored a breakthrough hit. It paved the way for the ‘Vagabonds Of The Western World’ album, but it would be their last with original guitarist Eric Bell. After an unsuccessful New Year’s Eve show in Belfast, Bell was no longer in the band, which paved the way for Lynott’s idea about having twin lead guitarists. After a short spell with very young Gary Moore filling in, Phil & Brian recruited American Scott Gorham and 18-year-old Glaswegian Brian Robertson, and a new adventure started.

The 50th anniversary of ‘Vagabonds Of The Western World’ is the sound of nascent Lizzy finally finding their feet and starting on their journey to be one of the greatest rock bands of the 70s and for Philip to be recognised as one of the best songwriters of his generation.

THIN LIZZY ‘VAGABONDS OF THE WESTERN WORLD’ 50th ANNIVERSARY SUPER DELUXE EDITION

CD ONE
VAGABONDS OF THE WESTERN WORLD

Mama Nature Said
The Hero And The Madman
Slow Blues
The Rocker
Vagabond Of The Western World
Little Girl In Bloom
Gonna Creep Up On You
A Song For While I’m Away
Whiskey In The Jar
Black Boys On The Corner (Single B-Side)
Randolph’s Tango (Single A-Side)
Broken Dreams (Single B-Side)
The Rocker (Single A-Side edit)
Here I Go Again (Single B-Side)
A Ride In The Lizzymobile (Single B- Side)

CD TWO
RADIO SESSIONS

JOHN PEEL SESSION NOVEMBER 28, 1972
Whiskey In The Jar
Suicide
Black Boys On The Corner

RTE RADIO EIREANN SESSION
1969 Rock Suicide
Broken Dreams
Eddie’s Blues/Blue Shadows

JOHN PEEL SESSION AUGUST 7, 1973
Vagabond of the Western World
Gonna Creep Up On You
Little Girl in Bloom

JOHN PEEL SESSION AUGUST 16, 1973
Randolph’s Tango
The Rocker
Slow Blues

BOB HARRIS SESSION SEPTEMBER 17, 1973
Randolph’s Tango
Little Girl in Bloom
The Rocker

CD THREE:
LIVE, RARITIES, DEMOS & OUTTAKES

RADIO ONE IN CONCERT PARIS THEATRE JULY 26, 1973
The Rocker
Thing’s Ain’t Working Out Down At The Farm
Slow Blues
Gonna Creep Up On You
Suicide

The Rocker (Take 1 Instrumental)
Little Girl In Bloom (Take 3)
Gonna Creep Up On You (Take 2 Instrumental)
Slow Blues (Take 2 Instrumental)
Here I Go Again (Extended Version)
Suicide (gtr Needles And Pins Jam) (Lynott)
Whiskey In The Jar (Alternate Mix Extended Version)
Black Boys On The Corner (Alternate Mix)
Gonna Creep Up On You (Acetate)
Baby’s Been Messin’ (Acetate)

BLU-RAY:
VAGABONDS OF THE WESTERN WORLD
ATMOS MIX / 5.1 MIX / STEREO MIX

Mama Nature Said
The Hero And The Madman
Slow Blues
The Rocker
Vagabond Of The Western World
Little Girl In Bloom
Gonna Creep Up On You
A Song For While I’m Away

BONUS ATMOS MIXES
Whiskey In Jar (Single A-Side)
Black Boys On The Corner (Single B-Side)
Randolph’s Tango (Single A-Side)
Broken Dreams (Single B-Side)
The Rocker (Single A-Side Edit)
Here I Go Again (Single B-Side)
A Ride In The Lizzymobile (Single B-Side)
Whiskey In The Jar (Full Version)

Country Icon Hank Williams Honoured With Hank 100 Centennial Celebration

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Country Icon Hank Williams Honoured With Hank 100 Centennial Celebration

As the 100th anniversary of Hank Williams’ birth approaches this Sunday, September 17, 2023, it’s impossible to overstate the impact and influence the legendary singer/songwriter with the distinctive voice has had on popular music. Lovingly called the “Hillbilly Shakespeare” for his poetic, evocative lyrics, unparalleled storytelling, and ability to encapsulate the joys and sorrows of the everyman in song, Williams was the father of contemporary country music and its first bona-fide superstar. A troubled figure that embodied his deeply emotional songs – he personified his heartrending music until his life was cut tragically short at the age of 29 at the height of his fame – he paved the way for all that would follow in his footsteps.

Hank Williams’ extraordinary career and remarkable legacy will be honored throughout the next year around the world with a host of events, new releases, a poignant cover, tribute shows, induction into the Rockabilly Hall of Fame Museum, and much more, beginning today.

“Hank Williams was a force of nature who left an incredible catalog of songs that are still seen as the highest standard of the craft of songwriting. UMe remains honored to be the stewards of his timeless songs and to help further his legacy by continuing to introduce new generations to his music,” said Bruce Resnikoff, President & CEO of UMe, the global catalog division of Universal Music Group.

“Hank Williams i one of the crucial cornerstones upon which the American artform of country music is built. He was able to fuse country with the blues and gospel in a way that stripped popular music to its essence with an appeal beyond genre and culture. His songs are performed every day in the honky-tonks on Lower Broadway in Nashville, but also by artists all over the world. We are proud to represent the evergreen catalog of Hank Williams and introduce new generations to one of the finest purveyors of three chords and the truth,” said Cindy Mabe, Chair & CEO of UMG Nashville.

Williams released dozens of hits in his brief time such as “Your Cheatin’ Heart,” “Honky Tonkin’,” “Hey, Good Lookin’,” “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry,” “Lovesick Blues,” and “Jambalaya (On The Bayou),” leaving an enduring legacy that only continues to grow year after year. When Williams made his debut at the Grand Ole Opry in 1949, he became the first performer to ever receive six encores. The pioneering songwriter was posthumously inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Songwriters Hall of Fame, honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Recording Academy, and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In 2010 Williams was awarded a posthumous Pulitzer Prize Special Citation for his “craftsmanship as a songwriter who expressed universal feelings with poignant simplicity and played a pivotal role in transforming country music into a major musical and cultural force in American life.” Upon inducting the trailblazing artist into its inaugural class of the Country Music Hall of Fame, they declared that Williams “set the agenda for contemporary country songcraft” and the “standard by which success is measured in country music.” He remains arguably the most important figure in country music history.

 

NEW DIGITAL COLLECTION, HANK WILLIAMS 100, OUT TODAY
The international centennial celebration Hank 100 launches today with the release of a new digital collection from Mercury Nashville/UMe entitled Hank Williams 100 that pairs 19 of Williams’ most popular songs and greatest hits across the musical and emotional spectrum. Divided into two parts, the first half offers up some of Williams’ more upbeat and lighthearted fare such as “Jambalaya (On The Bayou),” “Hey, Good Lookin’,” “Move It On Over,” “Honky Tonkin’,” “Settin’ The Woods On Fire,” and  “I Saw The Light,” with his darker, more introspective and mournful material including “Lost Highway, “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry,” “Your Cheatin’ Heart,” “Cold, Cold Heart,” “Lovesick Blues,” “Honky Tonk Blues,” “(I Heard That) Lonesome Whistle,” “I’ll Never Get Out of This World Alive” and “Alone and Forsaken” which was prominently featured on HBO’s hit show, “The Last Of Us,” earlier this year, introducing a whole new generation to Williams’ timeless music. Collectively these songs have inspired several books and biopics, soundtracked dozens of TV shows and films and been covered by hundreds of artists over the decades from across the world of country, rock, pop, jazz and beyond. Stream the collection now: https://UMe.lnk.to/HankWilliams100PR

SAM WILLIAMS HONORS GRANDFATHER HANK WILLIAMS’ LEGACY WITH HAUNTING RENDITION OF “I’M SO LONESOME I COULD CRY”

Nashville singer/songwriter Sam Williams celebrates country pioneer and grandfather Hank Williams’ legacy and 100th birthday with a soothing rendition of “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry.” In true Sam Williams fashion, his beautiful voice is laced with hints of sorrow, vulnerability, and acceptance. Listen to “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry” HERE.

“This song is special to me in many ways. I have always been hesitant to touch recording my grandfather’s songs, as there’s a sacredness to them. I wouldn’t want to do them injustice. ‘ISLICC’ has always been one of my favourites of his catalog,” Sam Williams shares. “The release coinciding with his centennial birthday is a bittersweet happy birthday gift to the man I never knew that everyone seems to know. It is a reclamation of my name, my destiny in my family’s legacy, and a statement to country music. History and homage, respect and reinvention, tattered and stolen coattails; I am a most honourable mention.”

Tomorrow, Sam Williams will make his return to the Grand Ole Opry for a special performance at 7:30pm. Gary Mule Deer, Logan Ledger, NEEDTOBREATHE, and more are set to perform. Tickets are available HERE.

INDUCTED INTO ROCKABILLY HALL OF FAME AND HOMETOWN CELEBRATION


The Rockabilly Hall of Fame Museum, in collaboration with the Hank Williams Museum in Montgomery, Ala., announces the grand celebration of the induction of Williams into the Rockabilly Hall of Fame Museum. The induction presentation of the Alabama native and internationally acclaimed country music legend will be held this Sunday, September 17. To mark this historic milestone, the Hank Williams Museum has organized a spectacular three-day gala concert, September 15-17, held at Troy University’s Davis Theatre in Montgomery. This exceptional event will feature a captivating lineup, including renowned country and bluegrass acts, as well as talented tribute artists who will perform in the distinctive style of Williams. The weekend festivities will conclude with a graveside memorial service at Williams’ gravesite in the Oakwood Cemetery Annex in Montgomery on his 100th birthday, September 17. For more information, visit: https://www.thehankwilliamsmuseum.net/hank-100

 

HANKS’ 100TH: A CONCERT IN CELEBRATION OF HANK WILLIAMS


The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is celebrating Williams’ 100th birthday with “Hank’s 100th: A Concert in Celebration of Hank Williams,” presented by Spotify in partnership with the Americana Music Association. A diverse representation of the Americana community will be coming together during the upcoming Americana Music Festival in Nashville at the CMA Theater on Thursday, September 21 to perform interpretations of Williams’ classics in various styles, from honky-tonk to bluegrass to rock and R&B. The event will feature Brennen Leigh, Chuck Mead, Delbert McClinton, Della Mae, Laura Cantrell, Rodney Crowell, S. G. Goodman, Suzy Bogguss, Crowell, Wendy Moten, Country Music Hall of Fame members Charlie McCoy and Connie Smith, with more to be announced. Hilary Williams, Holly Williams, and Sam Williams will pay special tribute to their grandfather at this not to be missed event. Chris Scruggs will lead the house band for the festivities, which will also include Billy Contreras, Jared Manzo, Kenny Vaughan and Wes L’Anglois. The concert is included with AmericanaFest conference registration or museum admission and is free to museum members. A “Happy 100th Birthday Hank” 66-song playlist is also now available on Spotify. For more information, visit: https://www.countrymusichalloffame.org/calendar/hanks-100th-a-concert-in-celebration-of-hank-williams

 

FORK FEST TO CELEBRATE HANK WILLIAMS

Fork Fest, held in the historic village of Leiper’s Fork, Tenn., will celebrate Williams on his 100th birthday, Sunday, September 17, with a tribute concert by Shawn Williams playing Williams’ hits. The show will be held in the Lawnchair Theatre, not far from Williams’ former Leiper’s Fork farm and home, Beechwood Hall. This year’s event marks the 10th anniversary of Fork Fest and is free and open to the public. For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070601630634

 

HANK CELEBRATED AROUND THE WORLD

Fans of Hank Williams around the world, from the US to the UK to Australia and the Netherlands, will be celebrating with a variety of events of all shapes and sizes, ranging from tribute concerts to classic country DJ sets. Saving Country Music is keeping tabs on all of events, head there for more info: https://www.savingcountrymusic.com/the-world-prepares-for-the-100th-birthday-of-hank-williams/

HANK WILLIAMS 100 TRACKLIST
1. Jambalaya (On The Bayou)
2. Hey, Good Lookin’
3. Kaw-Liga
4. I Saw The Light
5. Move It On Over
6. Honky Tonkin’
7. Settin’ The Woods On Fire
8. Baby We’re Really In Love
9. Lost Highway
10. I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry
11. Your Cheatin’ Heart
12. Cold Cold Heart
13. Alone And Forsaken
14. Lovesick Blues
15. Honky Tonk Blues
16. (I Heard That) Lonesome Whistle
17. I Can’t Help It (If I’m Still In Love With You)
18. You Win Again
19. I’ll Never Get Out Of This World Alive

Chicago Greatest Christmas Hits From All Three Of The Legendary Band’s Christmas Albums Arrives November 3

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Chicago Greatest Christmas Hits From All Three Of The Legendary Band’s Christmas Albums Arrives November 3

hicago is lighting up the holidays with a new collection that combines songs from all three of its beloved Christmas albums. The legendary “rock band with horns” will even add a few of those holiday classics to its live shows during its current tour.

CHICAGO GREATEST CHRISTMAS HITS arrives November 3 on CD, red vinyl, and digitally. Pre-order HERE. A green-vinyl version will also be available exclusively at indie retailers.

The festive compilation shines a spotlight on Chicago’s unmistakable sound across 13 yuletide favorites, including “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow,” “All Over The World,” “Wonderful Christmas Time” (featuring Dolly Parton), and “Winter Wonderland.” The tracks originally appeared on Chicago XXV: The Christmas Album (1998), What’s It Gonna Be, Santa?(2003), Chicago XXXIII: O Christmas Three (2011), and Chicago XXXVII: Chicago Christmas (2019). Earlier this year, Chicago XXV: The Christmas Album and What’s It Gonna Be, Santa? were both certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

Rhino/Warner Music Group recently acquired O Christmas Three (originally released on Chicago’s own label) and are reissuing it on CD. This brings all three of the band’s holiday albums together in one place, ensuring Chicago Greatest Christmas Hits is a truly comprehensive collection.

In addition, all of Chicago’s holiday albums will be bundled together for Chicago Christmas Complete, a 3-CD set arriving on November 3 and available only from WMG. As an added treat, this collection comes with an exclusive Chicago Christmas ornament. The music from all three albums also has been compiled into a single playlist that’s available to stream on digital platforms.

Tickets for Chicago’s current U.S. tour are on sale now (see dates below). The tour will finish in Atlantic City, NJ, with two special shows on November 17 and 18, dubbed “Chicago & Friends.” These concerts will be filmed for “Decades Rock Live,” an award-winning concert television show that pairs legendary bands with today’s hottest artists.

At both shows, Chicago will perform its greatest hits with several special guests, including guitar virtuoso Steve Vai (paying tribute to Chicago’s original guitarist Terry Kath), Robin Thicke, Chris Daughtry, pedal steel virtuoso Robert Randolph, guitarist Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Judith Hill, and the world-renowned a cappella quintet, VoicePlay. The performances will be filmed on a custom-built LED stage in 4K and broadcast in late December. More details will be announced in the coming weeks.

Chicago holds a prestigious place as one of the longest-running and best-selling groups of all time. It’s the first American band to chart albums in Billboard’s Pop Top 40 in six consecutive decades, ranking as the highest charting American band in Billboard’s Hot 100 All-Time Top Artists, and the #4 band on Billboard’s All-Time Top Bands and Duos list. The group’s extensive accomplishments include: two Grammy Awards® and a Lifetime Achievement Award from The Recording Academy, multiple American Music Awards, 11 Number One singles, five consecutive Number One albums, and sales of over 100 million records, with 47 albums earning gold and platinum certification. Chicago was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2016, and its debut album, Chicago Transit Authority, was inducted into the Grammy® Hall Of Fame in 2014. In 2017, the Songwriters Hall of Fame inducted songwriters Robert Lamm (“25 or 6 to 4”, “Saturday In The Park”) and James Pankow (“Feelin’ Stronger Every Day,” “Make Me Smile”).

CHICAGO GREATEST CHRISTMAS HITS
LP Track Listing

Side One
1. “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!”
2. “All Over The World”
3. “White Christmas”
4. “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas”
5. “Sleigh Ride”
6. “Winter Wonderland”

Side Two
1. “Here We Come A Caroling”
2. “Rudolph The Red Nose Reindeer”
3. “Merry Christmas, I Love You”
4. “Because It’s Christmastime”
5. “Wonderful Christmas Time” – featuring Dolly Parton
6. “The Christmas Song”
7. “Christmas Time Is Here”

O CHRISTMAS THREE
CD Track Listing

1. “Wonderful Christmas Time” – featuring Dolly Parton
2. “Rocking Around The Christmas Tree”
3. “I Saw Three Ships” – featuring America
4. “Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays”
5. “What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve?”
6. “It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year”
7. “I’ll Be Home For Christmas”
8. “On The Last Night Of The Year”
9. “Merry Christmas Darling” – featuring BeBe Winans
10. “Rockin’ And Rollin’ On Christmas Day” – featuring Steve Cropper
11. “My Favorite Things”
12. “O Christmas Tree”
13. “Jingle Bells”
14. “Here Comes Santa Claus” / “Joy To The World” – with Children’s Choir

CHICAGO CHRISTMAS COMPLETE
3-CD Track Listing

Disc One: From What’s It Gonna Be, Santa?
1. “Winter Wonderland”
2. “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!”
3. “Jolly Old St. Nicholas”
4. “Little Drummer Boy”
5. “This Christmas”
6. “Feliz Navidad”
7. “Bethlehem”
8. “The Christmas Song”
9. “O Come All Ye Faithful”
10. “Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer”
11. “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas”
12. “Sleigh Ride”
13. “Silent Night”
14. “What Child Is This”
15. “Christmas Time Is Here”
16. “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen”
17. “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town”
18. “Child’s Prayer”
19. “One Little Candle”
20. “White Christmas”

Disc Two: O Christmas Three
1. “Wonderful Christmas Time” – featuring Dolly Parton
2. “Rocking Around The Christmas Tree”
3. “I Saw Three Ships” – featuring America
4. “Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays”
5. “What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve?”
6. “It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year”
7. “I’ll Be Home For Christmas”
8. “On The Last Night Of The Year”
9. “Merry Christmas Darling” – featuring BeBe Winans
10. “Rockin’ And Rollin’ On Christmas Day” – featuring Steve Cropper
11. “My Favorite Things”
12. “O Christmas Tree”
13. “Jingle Bells”
14. “Here Comes Santa Claus” / “Joy To The World” – with Children’s Choir

Disc Three: Chicago Christmas
1. “(Because) It’s Christmas Time”
2. “All Over The World”
3. “Bring My Baby Back”
4. “Merry Christmas, I Love You” – R&B Version
5. “What the World Needs Now Is Love”
6. “All Is Right”
7. “Sleigh Ride” – 2019 Version
8. “I’d Do It All Again (Christmas Moon)”
9. “I’m Your Santa Claus”
10. “Here We Come A Caroling”
11. “Merry Christmas, I Love You” – Ballad Version

CHICAGO FALL TOUR
September
14 Tulsa, OK River Spirit Casino
15 Norman, OK Riverwind Casino
16 Ft. Worth, TX Will Rogers Memorial Center
19 San Antonio, TX Majestic Theatre
20 Sugar Land, TX Smart Financial Centre
22 Biloxi, MS Beau Rivage Theatre
23 Biloxi, MS Beau Rivage Theatre
25 Franklin, TN FirstBank Amphitheater
26 Knoxville, TN Tennessee Theatre
28 Durham, NC DPAC
29 Columbia, SC Township Auditorium
30 Atlanta, GA Cadence Bank AMP at Chastain Park

October
3 Daytona Beach, FL Peabody Auditorium
4 Hollywood, FL Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
6 Tallahassee, FL Donald L. Tucker Civic Center
7 Clearwater, FL The Sound

November
10 Shippensburg, PA H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center
11 Bethlehem, PA Wind Creek Event Center
12 Wallingford, CT Toyota Oakdale Theatre
14 Worcester, MA The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory
17 Atlantic City, NJ Ocean Casino Resort (Decades Rock Live Filming)
18 Atlantic City, NJ Ocean Casino Resort (Decades Rock Live Filming)

Neil Young 50th Anniversary Release Of ‘Time Fades Away’ Set For November 3 Release

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Neil Young 50th Anniversary Release Of ‘Time Fades Away’ Set For November 3 Release

 It is impossible to pinpoint when a new album will become a classic. And while sometimes there are signals, often such a designation comes as a complete surprise. When Neil Young’s 1973 live album release TIME FADES AWAY arrived, it was obviously a left-field surprise. It was recorded with the Stray Gators, and featured previously unreleased songs. At a time when the Young’s popularity was surging following his highly successful studio album HARVEST, the new live album raised questions and even Young responded at the time, “TIME FADES AWAY was the worst record I ever made, but as a door of what was happening to me it was a great record.” In so many ways, this music is the perfect window on the unpredictable trajectory of one of rock & roll’s true pioneers. TIME FADES AWAY 50 will be released on limited edition clear vinyl only this November 3, via Reprise Records. This definitive 9 song iteration of the album contains a bonus track of “Last Trip To Tulsa,” which originally appeared on Archives Vol.2 Box set.  This version of the song appears on vinyl only for the first time ever.  TIME FADES AWAY 50 will be available at the Greedy Hand Store at Neil Young Archives (NYA) and music retailers everywhere.  All Greedy Hand Store purchases come with free hi-res digital audio downloads from the Xstream Store  at NYA.

The 50th anniversary release of TIME FADES AWAY is a true celebration of an era in time that marked music forever. In 1973 Young was writing songs that have lasted to this day, and taking bold changes with the way he presented them in-person. It’s a trademark of his that still continues. And with the Stray Gators performing with him — Jack Nitzsche (keyboards); Ben Keith (pedal steel guitar); Kenny Buttrey (drums), to be replaced by Johnny Barbata; and bassist Tim Drummond. David Crosby and Graham Nash also joined on harmony vocals and acoustic guitar. The real magic of this recording has always been how it was such an adventurous risk to take at a time when so much of the contemporary music then was driven by perfection. Recorded directly from the soundboard to 16-track tape and mixed simultaneously to LP cutting, in some ways Young and the band were traveling new sonic roads. TIME FADES AWAY was recorded directly after the mega-success of Young’s album HARVEST, and it feels like the blueprint of the twists and turns of a career where the blaster rockets are kicking.

And it wouldn’t be a Neil Young release unless a touch of serpentine is added to the adventure. Because of various reasons, TIME FADES AWAY was omitted from Young’s catalogue and not released on Compact Disc until 2017. A touch of mystery still follows the album, having been part of the Official Release Series Discs 5-8 Vinyl Box Set collection from Record Store Day in 2014. The live recordings from this tour have become part of a sense of adventure that runs through the recording career of someone who often takes the less traveled road. It comes at a time when Neil Young is exploring his own career with all the excitement he has always brought to his music.

TIME FADES AWAY 50 Track List:

Side A:

  1. Time Fades Away
  2. Journey Through The Past
  3. Yonder Stands The Sinner
  4. L.A.
  5. Love In Mind

Side B:

  1. Don’t Be Denied
  2. The Bridge
  3. Last Dance
  4. The Last Trip To Tulsa (50th Anniversary Bonus Track)

TikTok Accelerator for Indigenous Creators Presented by the National Screen Institute Is Now Open

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TikTok Accelerator for Indigenous Creators Presented by the National Screen Institute Is Now Open

The TikTok Accelerator for Indigenous Creators, presented by the National Screen Institute, is returning for a third year opening 40 spots for Indigenous participants in 2023 – applications are open now and, new this year, the program will be expanded to Indigenous-owned small businesses as well!

The impact of Indigenous creators on the #TikTokCommunity has been profound, generating billions of views on the platform through hashtags like #IndigenousTikTok (3.5Billion), #IndigenousOwnedBusiness (4.9Million) and #IndigenousMade (15.1Million) through which creators share their stories, knowledge and culture with a global community. To date, the program has successfully supported the growth and development of Indigenous creators like model @willow.allen), Powwow dancer and instructor Deanne Hupfield (@deannehupfield), actress Julia Ulayok Davis (@juliaulayok – who is currently playing Ariel in Winnipeg’s Rainbow Stage adaptation of the film) and artist/designer Christina King (@taalrumiq), to name a few. Their participation in the program provided an opportunity for us to amplify their stories and generate impact-focused coverage.

All eligible Indigenous TikTok creators are welcome to apply until Thursday, September 21, 2023, regardless of follower or view count. To learn more about the program and eligibility, click here.

 

Matt Berry Recites Robert Crumb’s Blunt Letter to a Swedish Saxophonist Requesting a CD Review

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Matt Berry Recites Robert Crumb’s Blunt Letter to a Swedish Saxophonist Requesting a CD Review

In 2014, British actor Matt Berry delivered a side-splitting recitation of a scathing letter penned by cartoonist and record collector Robert Crumb. This letter was addressed to Swedish jazz saxophonist Mats Gustafsson, who had sent Crumb a CD for review. In a bombastic fashion, Crumb minced no words in expressing his disdain for Gustafsson’s playing. He even went so far as to inscribe ‘torturing the saxophone’ in silver ink on the CD cover. In response to this rather unconventional critique, Gustafsson humorously titled his next album ‘Torturing the Saxophone,’ proudly immortalizing Crumb’s words within the album’s liner notes.”

Garfunkel and Oates’ Kate Micucci’s Heartfelt Tribute Song Honors Mister Rogers’ Beautiful Legacy

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Garfunkel and Oates’ Kate Micucci’s Heartfelt Tribute Song Honors Mister Rogers’ Beautiful Legacy

In 2003, Kate Micucci, one-half of the renowned comedy duo Garfunkel and Oates, penned a poignant and heartfelt send-off song dedicated to the late, greatly missed Mister Rogers upon his passing.

Fast forward to today, as Kate Micucci gears up for the release of her new kids album, she has joined forces with composer Justin James and the talented Orchid Quartet to bring her original lyrics to life through music.

Additionally, the video for this touching tribute was brought to life by the gifted artist Robin Gonsalves, who meticulously animated Kate’s original drawings. The result is a heartwarming music video that beautifully honors the memory of the great Mister Rogers, a man whose legacy continues to teach kindness and empathy to countless young children and their parents.

Guns N’ Roses Announce Four New North American Dates

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Guns N’ Roses Announce Four New North American Dates

Guns N’ Roses have revealed four new upcoming dates across Canada and the United States, including stops in Edmonton, Salt Lake City, Denver and Nampa, ID. Tickets will be available starting with the Nightrain presale beginning on September 18th. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on-sale beginning on September 20th at 10am local time on gunsnroses.com.

Check out the full confirmed itinerary below. Following Guns N’ Roses upcoming dates in September and October, the tour will then conclude in Mexico City with the band headlining Hell & Heaven Festival on November 5th.

This new leg of shows comes following the band’s largest run to date consisting of performances in Europe across stadiums and arenas this year, including acclaimed festival performances at Glastonbury and London’s Hyde Park.

In addition to their US tour, the band recently debuted new music. Listen to Guns N’ Roses new single “Perhaps” HERE and watch the accompanying official music video HERE.

Embedded in popular culture, Guns N’ Roses’ landmark diamond-selling 1987 opus, Appetite For Destruction, stands out as “the best-selling U.S. debut album ever” and “the 11th best-selling U.S. album of all time.” Following its release, Guns N’ Roses shook the world with the one-two punch of the over 7x-platinum Use Your Illusion I and Use Your Illusion II, clinching the top two spots on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums chart upon arrival. With total sales of 100 million units thus far, their catalog also consists of G N’ R Lies (5x-platinum), The Spaghetti Incident? (platinum), Greatest Hits (5x-platinum), and Chinese Democracy (over 6 million worldwide). Not to mention, they are one of the most-streamed rock bands in the world with an average of 27 million monthly listeners on Spotify. The band’s Not In This Lifetime… Tour ranked as the “fourth-highest grossing concert tour of all time,” selling 5 million-plus tickets and included a headline performance at Coachella. Guns N’ Roses never stop with more touring on the horizon and other surprises—the “Nightrain” keeps rolling at full speed.

UPCOMING 2023 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES:
Fri Sep 15 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live
Sun Sep 17 – Atlanta, GA – Music Midtown Festival
Wed Sep 20 – Biloxi, MS – Mississippi Coast Coliseum
Sat Sep 23 – Kansas City, MO – Kauffman Stadium
Tue Sep 26 – San Antonio, TX – Alamodome
Thu Sep 28 – Houston, TX – Minute Maid Park
Sun Oct 1 – San Diego, CA – Snapdragon Stadium
Fri Oct 6 – Indio, CA – Power Trip Festival
Sun Oct 8 – Sacramento, CA – Aftershock Festival
Wed Oct 11 – Phoenix, AZ – Chase Field
Sat Oct 14 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
Mon Oct 16 – Vancouver, BC – BC Place
Thu Oct 19 – Edmonton, AB – Rogers Place*
Sun Oct 22 – Nampa, ID – Ford Arena*
Tue Oct 24 – Salt Lake City, UT – Delta Center*
Fri Oct 27 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena*
Sun Nov 05 – Mexico City, MX – Hell & Heaven Festival
* new tour date

Olivia Rodrigo Announces 18 New Dates On Guts World Tour

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Olivia Rodrigo Announces 18 New Dates On Guts World Tour

Due to incredible fan demand, multi-platinum, three-time Grammy award-winning artist Olivia Rodrigo announced 18 new dates on her highly anticipated 2024 GUTS world tour. Produced by Live Nation, the colossal global tour will now include third and fourth shows in New York, London and Los Angeles, as well as second shows in Chicago, Montreal, Dublin, Amsterdam, Paris, San Francisco and more, bringing the tour to 75 dates. The tour kicks off on Friday, February 23 in Palm Springs, CA at Acrisure Arena, with stops across North America and Europe in Miami, Toronto, New York, London, Manchester, Glasgow and more before wrapping up with four massive shows in Los Angeles at the Kia Forum in August 2024. The Breeders, PinkPantheress, Chappell Roan, and Remi Wolf will join on select dates across the tour.

Following the incredible success of her 2022 debut tour The SOUR Tour, the GUTS world tour will be Olivia’s first arena tour, taking her to iconic venues around the world including Madison Square Garden, Kia Forum, Sportpaleis, The O2 and more.

One of the most highly awaited albums of the year, GUTS arrived September 8 via Geffen Records as the follow-up to Rodrigo’s 4x Platinum 2021 full-length debut SOUR. The album features her No. 1 hit “vampire” and the new focus track “get him back!” The New York Times hailed “get him back” as a “playful, infectious and dryly hilarious singalong” while The Atlantic called it “fantastic.” On September 12, Rodrigo released the music video for the track, shot on iPhone 15 Pro in collaboration with Apple. View HERE. Like “vampire,” GUTS’ second single “bad idea, right?” was named a Best New Track by Pitchfork, who hailed the latter as “one of the best pop performances of the year.”  Released last month alongside its B-movie-inspired video, “bad idea right?” also drew raves from the likes of Rolling Stone (who called it a “sugary headbanger”) and the New York Times (who praised the track as a “bright, kaleidoscopic head-rush of a pop song…” in its weekly column “The Playlist”).

NORTH AMERICA TICKETS

  • Fans of Olivia Rodrigo are being asked to register ahead of tickets going on sale for the GUTS world tour to help block bots, reduce resale and get more tickets directly into the hands of fans who want to attend the show. Fans can register now until Sunday, September 17 at 10 PM ET HERE for both the onsale as well as American Express® Early Access (details below). Once registration closes, fans will be randomly selected to receive a code that grants them access to the sales on Wednesday, September 20 and Thursday, September 21. Fans who previously registered for the sales now have the option to update their show preference to one of the newly announced dates.
  • AMERICAN EXPRESS EARLY ACCESS: American Express is the official card of the GUTS world tour. After registering, American Express Card Members may have the opportunity to enter American Express Early Access for tour dates in North America. American Express®Card Members can register now until Sunday, September 17 at 10 PM ET HERE for a chance to unlock access to tickets and use their American Express® Card to complete the ticket purchase if selected. American Express® Early Access begins Wednesday, September 20 at 3 PM local time.
  • Standard tickets will range from $49.50 – $199.50 plus taxes and applicable fees in the U.S. Additional ticket options including a limited number of Charity Platinum and VIP packages will be available for purchase as well, with a portion of the proceeds from all ticket sales going to Olivia Rodrigo’s Fund 4 Good.

EUROPE + UK/IRELAND TICKETS

  • Fans of Olivia Rodrigo are being asked to register ahead of tickets going on sale for the GUTS world tour to help block bots, reduce resale and get more tickets directly into the hands of fans who want to attend the show. Fans can register now until Sunday, September 17 at 10 PM BST HERE for onsale. Once registration closes, fans will be randomly selected to receive a code that grants them access to the onsale starting Thursday, September 21. Fans who previously registered for the sales now have the option to update their show preference to one of the newly announced dates.
  • AMERICAN EXPRESS EARLY ACCESS (UK + IRELAND): American Express is the official card of the GUTS world tour. After registering, American Express Card Members may have the opportunity to enter American Express® Early Access for tour dates in the UK and Ireland. American Express Card Members can register now until Sunday, September 17 at 10 PM PT HERE for a chance to unlock access to tickets and use their American Express Card to complete the ticket purchase if selected. American Express Early Access begins Wednesday, September 20 at 3 PM local time.

VIP: The GUTS world tour will also offer VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. For more information, visit vipnation.com.

SILVER STAR TICKETS: Olivia Rodrigo will be introducing Silver Star Tickets on her upcoming tour, making a limited number of $20 USD plus taxes and fees (or the local currency equivalent) tickets available at a later date. Olivia is launching this program to make it as easy and affordable as possible for her fans to make it out to her shows. Silver Star Tickets must be purchased in pairs with a limit of 2 per purchase. These seats will be located next to each other and the seat locations will be revealed the day of show when picked up at the venue box office.

Ticket locations within the venue will include limited view seats, lower and upper level seating, as well as the floor.

OLIVIA RODRIGO’S FUND 4 GOOD: In conjunction with the GUTS world tour, Olivia Rodrigo will be launching Olivia Rodrigo’s Fund 4 Good, a global initiative committed to building an equitable and just future for all women and girls through direct support of community based non-profits that champion girls’ education, support reproductive rights and prevent gender-based violence. A portion of the proceeds from all ticket sales will go to Olivia Rodrigo’s Fund 4 Good. This includes all standard tickets, Silver Star Tickets, VIP packages and Charity Platinum tickets.

GUTS WORLD TOUR 2024 DATES:
Fri Feb 23 – Palm Springs, CA – Acrisure Arena ~
Sat Feb 24 – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center ~
Tue Feb 27 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center ~
Wed Feb 28 – Austin, TX – Moody Center ~
Fri Mar 01 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center ~
Sat Mar 02 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center ~
Tue Mar 05 – Orlando, FL – Amway Center ~
Wed Mar 06 – Miami, FL – Kaseya Center ~
Fri Mar 08 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center ~
Sat Mar 09 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena ~
Tue Mar 12 – St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Center ~
Wed Mar 13 – Omaha, NE – CHI Health Center ~
Fri Mar 15 – St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center ~
Sat Mar 16 – Milwaukee, WI – Fiserv Forum ~
Tue Mar 19 – Chicago, IL – United Center ~
Wed Mar 20 – Chicago, IL – United Center ~ – NEW SHOW
Fri Mar 22 – Columbus, OH – Nationwide Arena ~
Sat Mar 23 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena ~
Tue Mar 26 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre ~
Wed Mar 27 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre ~ – NEW SHOW
Fri Mar 29 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena ~
Sat Mar 30 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena ~ – NEW SHOW
Mon Apr 01 – Boston, MA – TD Garden ~
Tue Apr 02 – Boston, MA – TD Garden ~ – NEW SHOW
Fri Apr 05 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden +
Sat Apr 06 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden +
Mon Apr 08 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden + – NEW SHOW
Tue Apr 09 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden + – NEW SHOW
Tue Apr 30 – Dublin, Ireland – 3Arena =
Wed May 01 – Dublin, Ireland – 3Arena = – NEW SHOW
Fri May 03 – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live =
Sat May 04 – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live = – NEW SHOW
Tue May 07 – Glasgow, Scotland – OVO Hydro =
Wed May 08 – Glasgow, Scotland – OVO Hydro = – NEW SHOW
Fri May 10 – Birmingham, UK – Utilita Arena =
Sat May 11 – Birmingham, UK – Utilita Arena = – NEW SHOW
Tue May 14 – London, UK – The O2 =
Wed May 15 – London, UK – The O2 =
Fri May 17 – London, UK – The O2 = – NEW SHOW
Sat May 18 – London, UK – The O2 = – NEW SHOW
Wed May 22 – Antwerp, Belgium – Sportpaleis =
Fri May 24 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome =
Sat May 25  – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome = – NEW SHOW
Tue May 28 – Oslo, Norway – Spektrum =
Thu May 30 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Royal Arena =
Sat Jun 01 – Berlin, Germany – Mercedes-Benz Arena =
Tue Jun 04 – Hamburg, Germany – Barclays Arena =
Wed Jun 05 – Frankfurt, Germany – Festhalle =
Fri Jun 07 – Munich, Germany – Olympiahalle =
Sun Jun 09 – Bologna, Italy – Unipol Arena =
Tue Jun 11 – Zurich, Switzerland – Hallenstadion =
Wed Jun 12 – Cologne, Germany – Lanxess Arena =
Fri Jun 14 – Paris, France – Accor Arena =
Sat Jun 15 – Paris, France – Accor Arena = – NEW SHOW
Tue Jun 18 – Barcelona, Spain – Palau Sant Jordi =
Thu Jun 20 – Madrid, Spain – WizInk Center =
Sat Jun 22 – Lisbon, Portugal – Altice Arena =
Fri Jul 19 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center ^
Sat Jul 20 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena ^
Tue Jul 23 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena ^
Wed Jul 24 – Lexington, KY – Rupp Arena ^
Fri Jul 26 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center ^
Sat Jul 27 – Oklahoma City, OK – Paycom Center ^
Tue Jul 30 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena ^
Wed Jul 31 – Salt Lake City, UT – Delta Center ^
Fri Aug 02 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center ^
Sat Aug 03 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center ^ – NEW SHOW
Tue Aug 06 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena ^
Wed Aug 07 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena ^ – NEW SHOW
Fri Aug 09 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena ^
Sat Aug 10 – Portland, OR – Moda Center ^
Tue Aug 13 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum +
Wed Aug 14 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum +
Fri Aug 16 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum + – NEW SHOW
Sat Aug 17 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum + – NEW SHOW

Support Key
+ The Breeders
^ PinkPantheress
~ Chappell Roan
= Remi Wolf

Stability AI Partners with Iconic Artist Peter Gabriel to Launch Series of AI Animation Challenges titled #DiffuseTogether

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Stability AI Partners with Iconic Artist Peter Gabriel to Launch Series of AI Animation Challenges titled #DiffuseTogether

Stability AI, the world’s leading open-source artificial intelligence company, together with music legend Peter Gabriel, announces the debut of its Stability AI DiffuseTogether Challenge. This groundbreaking initiative combines the power of generative AI imaging with the talents of a Rock & Roll Hall-of-Famer, and is the first in a series of AI animation challenges that will feature other popular musicians from different genres.

“These powerful, transformative AI tools are for the first time within reach of all of us. We have the chance to weave new realities together from the threads of our own imagination and creativity,” said Peter Gabriel. “I’ve built my world out of sound and I’m now asking the visual artist community to create its own uncharted audio-visual dreamscapes with a carpet of my music. With your creativity and experiences, along with the transmutational power of Stable Diffusion, we can generate all manner of extraordinary and curious new adventures. Let’s use the light of the full moon and get this vessel underway.”

Peter Gabriel started his solo work in 1975 after leaving his old school group Genesis. He has released eleven studio albums, including film soundtracks for Alan Parker’s ‘Birdy’, Martin Scorsese’s ‘The Last Temptation of Christ’ and Philip Noyce’s ‘Rabbit Proof Fence’ as well as numerous live albums. His wider musical career has included multiple Grammy Awards, the world-renowned Real World Studios, the formation of the Real World Records label, and in 1980 the creation of WOMAD, the festival that has launched the careers of many artists from around the world and last year celebrated its 40th anniversary.

Peter Gabriel co-founded the human rights organization WITNESS (Witness.org) in 1992, the organization that pioneers the use of cameras and technology in human rights campaigning, and in 2007, alongside Sir Richard Branson, he founded The Elders (theelders.org) which was launched by Nelson Mandela.  In 2006, Peter Gabriel was awarded the prestigious Man of Peace title by The Nobel Peace Laureates and in 2008 was also included in the Time 100 list. He has been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame twice. He remains engaged in a wide variety of tech-based businesses throughout a variety of creative industries and is currently releasing new music each full moon and will be on tour during 2023.

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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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