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Geddy Lee Announces ‘My Effin’ Life’ In Conversation With Special Guest Interviewer + Fan Q&A Tour

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Geddy Lee Announces ‘My Effin’ Life’ In Conversation With Special Guest Interviewer + Fan Q&A Tour

Today, award-winning Canadian musician Geddy Lee announced My Effin’ Life In Conversation. The tour will see the Rush singer/bassist bring to life his forthcoming memoir My Effin’ Life, due for release on November 14th on Harper Collins. Produced by Live Nation, the 14-city tour kicks off on November 13th at The Beacon Theatre in New York, making stops across North America in Boston, San Francisco, Chicago and more before wrapping up in Toronto at Massey Hall on December 7th.

The evening promises to be a once-in-a-life-time event. After the curtain rises, Geddy Lee will give his fans a peek into the very fabric of his life: from a deep reflection of his family and childhood, to a dive into the history of Rush; from the determined pursuit of music, to the personal memories with his life-long friends and band-mates, Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart. Joined on stage by a special guest interviewer, Geddy Lee will be reading key passages from his forthcoming book My Effin’ Life; he will then share thoughts and stories taken from his experience. Furthermore, fans will then have the chance to participate in a special Q&A, with Geddy Lee answering their questions directly.

“Writing this book has meant spending so much time living in the past”. Lee continues: “I’ve never lived my life looking anywhere but forward, which is why I resisted doing this kind of thing for so long. Being in a band all those years was reassuring because it was an ongoing thing. It felt like it was forever. There was always unfinished business: the next record, the next set design, the next tour. It’s been the theme of my life. But you need a lot more determination to proceed in the world of music without the comfort of your bandmates, and I can only hope that finishing this book will release me to return to what I do and love best”.

General on sale beginning Friday, October 6th at 10am local time at Ticketmaster.com. Every ticket purchased includes a copy of Geddy Lee My Effin’ Life which will be provided to ticket holder upon entry into the venue. There is a 4 ticket limit per person.

Presale tickets will be available starting with Rush.com presales beginning Tuesday, October 3rd (10am) through Wednesday, October 4th (6pm).

Citi is the official card of the Geddy Lee My Effin’ Life In Conversation. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Tuesday, October 3rd at 12pm local time until Thursday, October 5th at 6pm local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.

$1 per ticket is going to the Neil Peart Memorial At Lakeside Park fund. The project and its timelines are contingent on the task force raising the $1 million fundraising goal established for the project. Donations of any size can be made towards the memorial project online at www.stcatharines.ca/neilpeart. The sooner the task force can achieve its fundraising objectives through the generosity of Peart’s fans, the sooner the community and his fans will be able to see the results.

GEDDY LEE – MY EFFIN’ LIFE TOUR DATES:
Mon Nov 13 – New York, NY – Beacon Theatre
Wed Nov 15 – Philadelphia, PA – The Met Philadelphia
Fri Nov 17 – National Harbor, MD – The Theater at MGM National Harbor
Sat Nov 18 – Boston, MA – Orpheum Theatre presented by Citizens
Sun Nov 19 – Cleveland, OH – State Theatre at Playhouse Square
Tue Nov 21 – Montréal, QC – Théâtre Maisonneuve
Thu Nov 23 – Vancouver, BC – The Centre in Vancouver
Fri Nov 24 – Seattle, WA – Moore Theatre
Sun Nov 26 – San Francisco, CA – The Masonic
Tue Nov 28 – Los Angeles, CA – Orpheum Theatre
Thu Nov 30 – Denver, CO – Paramount Theatre
Sun Dec 03 – Chicago, IL – Auditorium Theatre
Mon Dec 04 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit
Thu Dec 07 – Toronto, ON – Massey Hall

It’s (Almost) Time! Music Icon Mariah Carey Announces Dates For Holiday Shows

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It’s (Almost) Time! Music Icon Mariah Carey Announces Dates For Holiday Shows

Today, the Queen of Christmas and music icon Mariah Carey has announced the return of her Christmas extravaganza – Merry Christmas One And All! The special 13-date run will kick off on November 15 in Highland, CA making stops in Los Angeles, Montreal, Chicago, and more before wrapping up on December 17th at Madison Square Garden in NYC.

Produced by Live Nation, the Merry Christmas One And All! performances are set to be the must-attend events of this winter, as these live shows will be Mariah Carey’s exclusive Christmas concerts for this holiday season. This festive event is a celebration of the global superstar’s timeless collection of holiday classics including the record-breaking mega-hit, “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” and fan favorite chart toppers.

Tickets to shows will be available via several presales beginning Wednesday, October 4 at 10AM local time ahead of the general onsale beginning Friday, October 6th at 10AM local at LiveNation.com. Fans can also purchase VIP Packages, which may include premium tickets, invitation to a pre-show reception, exclusive merchandise & more. For more information, visit vipnation.com.

MARIAH CAREY – MERRY CHRISTMAS ONE AND ALL! TOUR DATES:

Wed Nov 15 | Highland, CA | Yaamava Casino
Fri Nov 17 | Los Angeles, CA | Hollywood Bowl
Tue Nov 21 | Denver, CO | Ball Arena
Fri Nov 24 | Kansas City, MO | T-Mobile Center
Mon Nov 27 | Toronto, ON | Scotiabank Arena
Wed Nov 29 | Montreal, QC | Centre Bell^
Fri Dec 01 | Detroit, MI | Little Caesars Arena
Sun Dec 03 | Chicago, IL | United Center
Tue Dec 05 | Pittsburgh, PA | PPG Paints Arena
Mon Dec 11 | Boston, MA | TD Garden
Wed Dec 13 | Philadelphia, PA | Wells Fargo Center
Fri Dec 15 | Baltimore, MD | CFG Bank Arena
Sun Dec 17 | New York, NY | Madison Square Garden

^American Express Card Members can purchase tickets to this show before the general onsale beginning Wednesday, October 4 at 10AM local time until Thursday, October 5 @ 10PM local time.

Foo Fighters Announce ‘Everything Or Nothing At All’ Tour 2024 U.S. Stadium Dates

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Foo Fighters Announce ‘Everything Or Nothing At All’ Tour 2024 U.S. Stadium Dates

With their universally acclaimed 11th album But Here We Are stacking up Best of 2023 So Far accolades and singles “Rescued” and “Under You” cementing the band’s tally of more #1s than any other artist at Rock and Alternative Radio, Foo Fighters have confirmed a massive run of summer 2024 U.S. Stadium dates. The newly announced leg of the Everything or Nothing at All Tour will kick off with the band’s return to New York’s Citi Field for the first time since 2015 for a July 17 and 19 doubleheader and will see Foo Fighters host 12 rock ’n’ roll marathons at 10 stadiums, including a pair of shows August 9 and 11 at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles.

General on sale for tickets begins Friday, October 6 at 10am local time. For pre-sales and further information, please visit foofighters.com.

Support on the various dates will come from Pretenders, The Hives, Mammoth WVH, Amyl and The Sniffers, Alex G and L7. See below for a full list of dates and details.

FOO FIGHTERS U.S. STADIUM DATES 2024
Wednesday, July 17 — New York NY — Citi Field *
Friday, July 19 – New York NY — Citi Field #
Sunday, July 21 – Boston MA — Fenway Park #
Tuesday, July 23 – Hershey PA — Hersheypark Stadium #
Thursday, July 25 – Cincinnati OH — Great American Ballpark *
Sunday, July 28 – Minneapolis MN — Target Field **
Saturday, August 3 – Denver CO — Empower Field at Mile High *
Wednesday, August 7 – San Diego CA — Petco Park $
Friday, August 9 – Los Angeles CA — BMO Stadium #
Sunday, August 11 – Los Angeles CA — BMO Stadium %
Thursday, August 16 – Portland OR — Providence Park Soccer Stadium %
Saturday, August 18 – Seattle WA — T-Mobile Park %

* Pretenders & Mammoth WVH Support
** Pretenders & L7 Support
# The Hives & Amyl and The Sniffers Support
$ The Hives & Alex G Support
% Pretenders & Alex G Support

In Dreams Featuring The Music Of Roy Obsion Is Now Here In Toronto

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In Dreams Featuring The Music Of Roy Obsion Is Now Here In Toronto

In Dreams will have its North American premiere September 26 to November 12 at the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre, after playing the Leeds Playhouse in the UK July 3 to August 5.

This original and exciting new musical uses Roy Orbison’s most iconic songs to tell a funny and poignant story about the former lead singer of a country rock band who, at a critical moment in her life, throws a party in a family-run Mexican restaurant to reconnect with old friends, while keeping her deeper motivations a secret.

Producer David Mirvish said: “It’s always exciting to begin a new project, and in this instance, it is especially meaningful as it comes from two extraordinary artists – David West Read and Luke Sheppard – reinterpreting the work of a music legend, Roy Orbison. As they achieved with & Juliet, David and Luke have found a way of mining Orbison’s immensely popular songs to tell a brand-new story. We are extremely proud to have the North American debut of this major new work right here in Toronto.”

In Dreams is the touching and surprisingly funny new musical from the creators of the Broadway and West End smash-hit musical & Juliet.

In Dreams tells the story of a country-rock singer who invites her old bandmates to join her for “the party of a lifetime”, while keeping her true motivations a secret.

Through Roy Orbison’s greatest hits, including I Drove All Night, You Got It, Only The Lonely, Crying, Oh, Pretty Woman, and the title song, this unexpected and moving new musical explores our longing for love and connection.

In Dreams is the follow-up musical from writer David West Read (the Emmy-winning Schitt’s Creek) and director Luke Sheppard – the team behind & Juliet, whose pre-Broadway North American premiere engagement was the toast of the 2022 Mirvish Season. Subscribers are among the first to see this exciting new musical. You can get your tickets here.

Heatmiser Announce ‘The Music of Heatmiser’ Compilation Via Third Man Records

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Heatmiser Announce ‘The Music of Heatmiser’ Compilation Via Third Man Records

Today, legendary 90s indie rock group Heatmiser — comprised of Elliott Smith, Neil Gust, Tony Lash, and Brandt Peterson — have announced The Music of Heatmiser, a new, 29-song compilation of previously unheard recordings, out October 6th via Third Man Records. Alongside this announcement, the band have shared a version of “Lowlife” from their 1992 demo cassette along with a live video filmed during a 1993 performance in Fort Collins, CO.

Gust shares, “Tony found a bunch of forgotten recordings and started mixing them and sending them to me. We were struck by the freewheeling energy of the band; you could hear how much fun we were having. In 1992 we could barely afford the studio so it all had to be done really fast. When we put the cassette together, we wanted it to start like a punch in the face. That’s ‘Lowlife.’”

The track, formally released in 1993 on Heatmiser’s debut full length Dead Air, comes from the band’s initial demo set, “The Music of Heatmiser,” recorded in the summer of 1992 in Portland, OR and sold at local record shops and shows to build hype for the upstart group. It’s guitar rock, full-blast, through 100 watt Marshall half stacks — which might shock those only familiar with Smith’s whispered, delicate solo work — when grunge was ascendant in the Pacific Northwest and the Portland scene was exploding. Fast, tight, loud, fun.

The legend of Heatmiser began when Neil Gust and Elliott Smith arrived in Portland together in the summer of 1991 to start a new band with drummer/producer Tony Lash. Within a year they added bassist Brandt Peterson on bass, and began playing across the West Coast while demoing dozens of songs for their first LP. Across their brief but essential career, the sound of the band rapidly evolved, but this is Heatmiser right out of the gate. New, energetic, excited, moving quickly through styles, totally broke and making it work in whatever way possible.

Until now, these recordings were available only to the lucky few who were able to attend these early shows. Now, the original set of 6 songs, along with 23 demos, live tracks, rare versions and never before released songs, will be available on vinyl and streaming for the first time through this extraordinary release.

The Music of Heatmiser Tracklist:
1. Lowlife (‘92 Cassette)
2. Bottle Rocket (‘92 Cassette)
3. Buick (‘92 Cassette)
4. Just A Little Prick (‘92 Cassette)
5. Dirt (‘92 Cassette)
6. Mightier Than You (‘92 Cassette)
7. Can’t Be Touched (Cavity Search Single)
8. Wake (Cavity Search Single)
9. Stray (Cavity Search Single)
10. Dead Air (Demo)
11. Sands Hotel (Demo)
12. Mock Up (Demo)
13. Cannibal (Demo)
14. Candyland (Demo)
15. Still (Demo)
16. Man Camp
17. Laying Low
18. Bloody Knuckles
19. Father Song
20. Glamourine
21. Meatline
22. Revolution
23. Black Out (Live On KBOO)
24. Bottle Rocket (Live On KBOO)
25. Dirt (Live On KBOO)
26. Still (Live On KBOO)
27. Candyland (Live On KBOO)
28. Don’t Look Down (Live On KBOO)
29. Lowlife (Live On KBOO)

Green Day To Rock The Grey Cup Halftime Stage

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Green Day To Rock The Grey Cup Halftime Stage

The Canadian Football League (CFL) has announced that, Green Day – one of the most recognizable and influential punk rock bands in the world – will headline the Twisted Tea Grey Cup Halftime Show for the 110th Grey Cup at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton on Sunday, November 19.

Says the band, “You better be ready because we’re about to turn the Grey Cup green and into the loudest f****** night in CFL history!”

Since the meteoric success of their 1994 album Dookie, Green Day have claimed their place as the indisputable trailblazers of punk rock. With more than 75 million records sold, 5 GRAMMY Awards, and a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Green Day have remained at the forefront of the punk rock scene and inspired countless new artists. From the genre-defining American Idiot to selling out stadiums around the Globe, Green Day sole-handedly keeps punk rock alive while providing razor-sharp social commentary.

The 110th Grey Cup marks the third year in which Twisted Tea – the Official ‘Ready-to-drink’ beverage of the CFL and Grey Cup – has perfectly paired music and sport at the Grey Cup to the delight of Canadian football fans from coast-to-coast-to-coast.

“Like so many Canadians, we have the Grey Cup circled in our calendars every year,” said Mike Masters of Moosehead Breweries LTD, which markets and distributes Twisted Tea in Canada. “Presenting the Twisted Tea Grey Cup Halftime Show and playing a part in entertaining and exciting so many people is a dream come true. We can’t wait to see what Green Day has in-store for Hamilton.”

The 110th Grey Cup will be played in Hamilton at Tim Hortons Field on Sunday, November 19 with kickoff slated for 6 p.m. ET. The nation’s largest single-day sporting event and Green Day’s performance for the Twisted Tea Grey Cup Halftime Show will be broadcast live across the nation on TSN and RDS – Canada’s home of the CFL. The Grey Cup will also be available live for viewers outside of Canada through CFL+. A limited number of tickets for the 110th Grey Cup game are available at Ticketmaster.

The 2023 Grey Cup Festival will celebrate the 110th Grey Cup in Hamilton and include over 40 events that promise to captivate football fans, music lovers, athletes and families alike. It will feature events organized by various community organizations, such as Sonic Unyon (Supercrawl), Around the Bay and Hamilton Santa Claus Parade, among others that are contributing to building a contemporary Hamilton.

The Built in the Hammer Grey Cup Music Festival will run from November 16-19 and feature both free and ticketed events with different programming each night, including Thursday night at OLG Stage in Niagara Falls, Friday night headlined by Carrie Underwood at FirstOntario Centre, Saturday night at FirstOntario Centre and Sunday’s Neighbourhood Block Party before the Grey Cup game at Tim Hortons Field. Fan Central on James St. will also feature plenty of live music Thursday-Saturday, curated by ‘SuperCrawl’, Hamilton’s famous arts and indie music festival.

Centralized in Downtown Hamilton, the Festival’s venues and events will be in a compact footprint that will ensure walkability and accessibility for everyone. Quintessentially Hamilton, the Festival also includes two events in Niagara Falls, making the 110th Grey Cup the first in the event’s history to be regional. For more information, visit

Cinemark Offers Private Auditoriums for Taylor Swift

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Cinemark Offers Private Auditoriums for Taylor Swift

Cinemark Holdings, Inc., one of the largest and most influential theatrical exhibition companies in the world, today announced that, following record-breaking ticket sales, fans can now reserve an entire auditorium for the ultimate in-theater experience of Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour concert film. Private Swiftie Parties, available exclusively at Cinemark theaters across the U.S., are on sale now at Cinemark.com and the Cinemark app.

Private Swiftie Parties are on sale now alongside standard individual tickets at Cinemark.com and on the Cinemark app at participating locations for up to 40 fans for $800, plus taxes and fees where applicable.

Cinemark’s star-studded loyalty members will also be able enter a Private Swiftie Party Sweepstakes for a chance to win their own private viewing of the concert film.

For all details on Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour at Cinemark, visit https://www.cinemark.com/taylor-swift

Spotify Introduces daylist, A New and Ever-Changing Playlist that Evolves with you Throughout the Day

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Spotify Introduces daylist, A New and Ever-Changing Playlist that Evolves with you Throughout the Day

Over the course of the day, your mood changes and so does the music you listen to. Spotify is excited to introduce you to daylist, a new and ever changing playlist that evolves with you throughout the day.

Launching today, daylist updates multiple times a day to serve up a series of highly specific playlists made for every version of you. Whether you’re having a ‘windows down thrillwave thursday evening’ or a ‘happy dance energy friday morning’, daylist updates with new titles and tracks that evolve with you throughout the day. Simply put, it’s your day in a playlist.

Here’s how to find your daylist:

  • Simply search ‘daylist’ on devices where Spotify is available to unlock your daylist or head to spotify.com/daylist.
  • Share with friends on social with a ready-made screenshot, a personalized sticker or a customizable sharecard.
  • Pro tip: Save daylist to Your Library for easier access throughout the day

daylist is available from today to both Free and Premium users across US, CA, UK, AU, NZ, IE. They’ll continue to evolve the experience and bring it to even more users in the months to come.

Spotify Unveils Jam, a New, Personalized Way to Listen With Your Entire Squad

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Spotify Unveils Jam, a New, Personalized Way to Listen With Your Entire Squad

There are few things more powerful than connecting over a shared love of music. To make listening together better than ever before, we’re introducing Jam, a personalized, real-time listening session for any group to tune in together.

Jam builds on some of our popular social features such as Blend and Collaborative Playlists, and combines them with our personalization technology to make listening with your squad better than ever. Check it out HERE.

There’s nothing like sharing a song with the people in your life – and with Jam, your whole group can get in on the fun with shared queue control, recommendations tailored to your group, and the ability to see who’s added which track.

Here’s how it works:

  • To start your Jam, a Premium user selects a playlist or song to play. Then, you’ll see a “Start a Jam” button by clicking the Connect button at the bottom of your screen or by hitting the three dot menu within your favorite playlist, album or song.
  • You can also select a device to play on, whether that’s your phone or speaker. Those in your household on your shared WiFi will also be prompted to join into the Jam.
  • You can then invite your squad (Premium or Free users) in one of three ways:
  1. Turn on Bluetooth, then tap your phones together
  2. Have your friends scan the QR code on your host screen
  3. Hit “share” to send the link through social, text, SMS, and more
  • Everyone in the Jam can add songs to the queue, see who added which song, and receive recommendations, all from their own devices.
  • The host also has the ability to determine who’s in the Jam, change the order of the tracks, or remove a song that doesn’t fit the vibe.
    • The host can also turn on “Guest controls” to allow everyone in the session to remove or change the order of the tracks. When “Guest controls” are turned off, only the host can rearrange the queue.

Jam is rolling out for all Premium and Free Spotify users globally starting today—so make sure your app is up-to-date.

The Rolling Stones Release Second Single From New Album, “Sweet Sounds Of Heaven” Featuring Lady Gaga And Stevie Wonder

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The Rolling Stones Release Second Single From New Album, “Sweet Sounds Of Heaven” Featuring Lady Gaga And Stevie Wonder

The Rolling Stones today release the second single, “Sweet Sounds of Heaven” from their upcoming album Hackney Diamonds, set to be released on October 20. It features a bravura vocal performance by Lady Gaga, alongside Stevie Wonder on Fender Rhodes, Moog and piano.

A gospel infused Stones epic in the lineage of “You Can’t Always Get What You Want” and “Shine A Light” — “Sweet Sounds of Heaven” came about in a spontaneous fashion. Jagger was at his home in London one sunny afternoon, the leaves were rustling as the wind blew through the trees around outside, and he started playing a chord pattern of C, F and B Flat on his piano.

The track was recorded at Henson Recording Studios, Los Angeles; Metropolis Studios, London; Sanctuary Studios, Nassau, Bahamas and written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. During sessions in Los Angeles, The Rolling Stones invited Stevie Wonder and Lady Gaga to work on Heaven.

Both Lady Gaga and Stevie Wonder have previously performed with The Rolling Stones. Lady Gaga joined The Stones onstage as part of the 50 & Counting tour in 2012. Their performance of Gimme Shelter was eventually released on GRRR Live album. Stevie Wonder toured with The Stones on their American Tour in 1972 regularly performing a medley of “Satisfaction” and “Uptight (Everything’s Alright)” together.

The Stones recently launched Hackney Diamonds at a globally live streamed event from Hackney Empire in East London. The live stream was followed by the premiere of the video for “Angry” starring actress Sydney Sweeney which to date has had over 16 million views. The album is their first studio set of new material since 2005’s A Bigger Bang. Since then, the Stones have continued to smash box office records on a series of global sell-out tours and released 2016’s Grammy Award winning Blue & Lonesome, which featured their brilliant versions of many of the blues tracks that helped shape their sound, and topped album charts around the world. Last year, they thrilled European audiences totalling nearly a quarter of a million on the anniversary Sixty tour.

Hackney Diamonds marks The Rolling Stones’ (Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood) first album produced by Grammy Award winning producer and musician Andrew Watt.

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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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