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Norah Jones To Release Record Store Day Exclusive LP Of Songs From Her Podcast ‘Norah Jones Is Playing Along’

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Norah Jones To Release Record Store Day Exclusive LP Of Songs From Her Podcast ‘Norah Jones Is Playing Along’

 On Nov. 24, Norah Jones will release a Black Friday Record Store Day exclusive LP featuring songs from her podcast Norah Jones Is Playing Along. Available exclusively at indie record stores on color vinyl, the collection presents a selection of her collaborations with a diverse range of artists including Jeff Tweedy, Tarriona “Tank” Ball, Mavis Staples, Marc Rebillet, Chris Thile, Valerie June, Logic, Brian Blade, Rodrigo Amarante, Sasha Dobson, Lukas Nelson, and Bedouine.

Each episode of Norah Jones Is Playing Along features the 9-time GRAMMY Award winning singer, songwriter, and pianist sitting down with one of her favourite musicians for candid conversation and impromptu musical collaborations. Recent episodes have featured Questlove, Christian McBride, and Margaret Glaspy with upcoming guests to include The National (Oct. 10), Dave Grohl (Oct. 24), and Rufus Wainwright (Nov. 7). Watch video of Jones performing live in the studio with each guest HERE.

“I love playing music with people and this seemed like a fun way for me to do it, especially with musicians who I don’t normally cross paths with,” Norah says. “I’m open to all kinds of music and pushing myself out of my comfort zone as well as reconnecting with past collaborators in a new way. I remember listening to Marian McPartland’s Piano Jazz program from NPR on old bootleg tapes in high school and it was my honor to be one of her guests when I first started making records. This show has a similar spirit, with all the casualness of just getting together to play songs and chat with no parameters or formal expectations. The podcast format is perfect for this kind of connection between musicians and the audience. Collaboration is one of the best ways to stay inspired, it widens the mind to infinite possibilities.”

Norah Jones first emerged on the world stage with the 2002 release of Come Away With Me, her self-described “moody little record” that introduced a singular new voice and grew into a global phenomenon, sweeping the 2003 GRAMMY Awards including Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best New Artist. Since then, Jones has become a nine-time GRAMMY-winner, sold more than 52 million albums, and her songs have been streamed ten billion times worldwide. She has released a series of critically acclaimed and commercially successful solo albums—Feels Like Home (2004), Not Too Late (2007), The Fall (2009), Little Broken Hearts (2012), Day Breaks (2016), Pick Me Up Off The Floor (2020), the live album ‘Til We Meet Again (2021), and her holiday album I Dream Of Christmas (2021)—as well as albums with her collective bands The Little Willies, El Madmo, and Puss N Boots featuring Sasha Dobson and Catherine Popper. The 2010 compilation …Featuring Norah Jones showcased her incredible versatility by collecting her collaborations with artists as diverse as Willie Nelson, Foo Fighters, Outkast, and Herbie Hancock. In 2022, Jones launched her podcast Norah Jones Is Playing Along which features candid conversations and impromptu musical collaborations with some her favourite musicians.

The track listing for Playing Along is as follows:

Side A

  1. Muzzle Of Bees (with Jeff Tweedy)
  2. Rollercoasters (with Tarriona ‘Tank’ Ball)
  3. Friendship (with Mavis Staples)
  4. Everybody Say Goodbye (with Marc Rebillet)
  5. Won’t You Come and Sing For Me (with Chris Thile)
  6. Home Inside (with Valerie June)

Side B

  1. Fade Away (with Logic)
  2. Nature’s Law (with Brian Blade)
  3. Falling (with Rodrigo Amarante)
  4. Four Leaf Clover (with Sasha Dobson)
  5. Set Me Down On A Cloud (with Lukas Nelson)
  6. When You’re Gone (with Bedouine)

Tyler Childers Extends Global “Mule Pull ’24 Tour”

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Tyler Childers Extends Global “Mule Pull ’24 Tour”

Tyler Childers will continue his global “Mule Pull ’24 Tour” through next summer with newly confirmed shows at Chicago’s United Center, Boulder’s Folsom Field, Washington State’s Gorge Amphitheatre, Alpharetta’s Ameris Bank Amphitheatre (two nights), Tampa’s MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre, Vancouver’s Rogers Arena and Calgary’s Scotiabank Saddledome among many others. See below for complete itinerary. Special guests on the tour include Adeem The Artist, Willi Carlisle, S.G. Goodman, Wayne Graham, Shakey Graves, Valerie June, Laid Back Country Picker, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats and Allison Russell.

Fans are being asked to register before tickets go on-sale to help block bots and scalpers, reduce resale and get tickets directly into the hands of real people. Registration for the pre-sale is open now until Sunday, October 8 at 11:59pm ET—sign up HERE. Once registration closes, fans will be randomly selected to receive a code that grants them access to the pre-sale starting next Wednesday, October 11. A very limited number of tickets will be available for the general on-sale following on Friday, October 13 at 10:00am local time at ticketmaster.com, while supplies last.

Fans who purchase tickets and can’t attend will have the option to resell their tickets at the original price paid using Ticketmaster’s Face Value Exchange. Tickets to all shows on the tour (excluding shows in NY, VA, CO and IL) will be mobile only and restricted from transfer. In NY, VA, CO and IL, tickets will be transferable and the artist requests that fans use the Face Value Exchange to help maintain original pricing. A valid bank account or debit card within the country of this event is required to sell on the Face Value Exchange. More information on Ticketmaster Exchange can be found here.

The new dates follow the first leg of Childers’ “Mule Pull ’24 Tour,” which sold-out instantly when tickets went on-sale last month. The extensive tour kicks off in February and includes stops at New York’s Madison Square Garden (two nights), Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena (two nights), Inglewood’s Kia Forum, Austin’s Moody Center, Fort Worth’s Dickies Arena and London’s Eventim Apollo (two nights) as well as shows in Ireland, Germany, Sweden, Norway and more.

The upcoming performances celebrate Childers’ acclaimed new album, Rustin’ In The Rain (Hickman Holler Records/RCA Records), which recently debuted at #10 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart with 38,500 equivalent units sold—a career-high sales week for Childers. Stream/purchase here.

In celebration of the new record, Childers recently spoke with The New York Times, who praises, “His songs with roots in bluegrass, Southern rock and Appalachian tradition have pushed the boundaries of country music and even his own fan base, while cementing him as one of the most successful touring and streaming artists in his field—without the aid of radio,” and continues, “when he sings live, his eyes burn with the ferocity of a preacher, and fans hang on to every word.”

Critical acclaim for Rustin’ In The Rain:
“Childers is clearly continuing to grow his audience by simply staying true to himself…one of country music’s more interesting, boundary-pushing artists”—Grammy.com
“Childers makes clear that this isn’t a break with country music: It is a light cast on its history, a recognition of what it has been and can become”—Pitchfork
“a singular figure in roots music”—Vulture
“an original artist dedicated to finding new ways to outdo himself”—Associated Press
“Childers is the most essential mainstream country musician working right now”—Paste
“an uncompromising artist, one who lets his art speak for him…Childers is undeniably one of the most successful artists working today.”—The Bitter Southerner
“he’s redefining country music”—The Tennessean
“this is still Tyler operating on a fully-fleshed-out level, with songs and performances that stand tall next to his best”—Brooklyn Vegan
“one of the year’s more vital pure country albums”—PopMatters
“an outstanding singer and songwriter”—No Depression
“He is and will continue to be one of the most talented and important musical forces in American music and his new album is further evidence of this fact”—Americana Highways
“This is a complete body of work, thoughtfully curated, expertly crafted, and the finished product is yet another stellar piece of the Tyler Childers catalog”—Whiskey Riff
The penetrating country singer-songwriter is becoming a total rock star without any radio support…If you are not on this man’s express train to stardom, get on board now”—Music Row
“Childers continues to capture the complexities of rural life as he’s always done, carefully molding each narrative with his calloused hands and knowing heart”—Holler
“the potency of intention and raw emotion captivates”—Hits Daily Double
“an excellent album that completely transports you and makes you feel like you’ve just been dropped into an old-time honky-tonk bar, listening to a collection of timeless tunes”
—Entertainment Focus
“The current king of alt-country”—Live For Live Music

Ahead of the release, Childers unveiled breakthrough lead single, “In Your Love,” alongside an official music video, which debuted as YouTube’s #1 trending music video. Since then, it has garnered over 6.6 million video views and 30 million on-demand streams along with acclaim from outlets such as NPR Music, Billboard, Pitchfork, Stereogum, Consequence, The Advocate, OUT and Rolling Stone, who praises, “the music video of compassion and caring we need right now,” while USA Today calls the video “a much-needed portrait of inclusivity.” Watch/share the official music video—written/creative directed by Silas House, and starring Colton Haynes and James Scully—HERE and “The Making of ‘In Your Love’,” a special behind-the-scenes look at the video HERE.

Tyler Childers and The Food Stamps, photo credit: Sam Waxman

Recorded at Dragline Studios, the album was produced by Childers and his longtime band, The Food Stamps—James Barker (pedal steel), Craig Burletic (bass), CJ Cain (guitar), Rodney Elkins (drums), Chase Lewis (keyboards) and Jesse Wells (guitar, fiddle).

The new album follows last year’s triple album, Can I Take My Hounds to Heaven?, which featured eight songs presented in three distinct sonic perspectives—Hallelujah, Jubilee and Joyful Noise. Released to widespread acclaim, Esquire praised, “Who’s doing it better than Childers in roots music these days? No one,” while the Associated Press declared, “fearless exuberance…one of country music’s most compelling and unpredictable artists” and NPR Music asserted, “eight songs so good he had to record them thrice.” Before Hounds, Childers released 2020’s Grammy-nominated surprise album, Long Violent History, which NPR Music called an “explicit and remarkable stand in solidarity.” His two previous releases, 2019’s #1 Country Squire as well 2017’s RIAA Platinum debut, Purgatory, were released to overwhelming critical and commercial acclaim. In the years since his debut, Childers has earned two Grammy nominations and has been featured on “CBS This Morning,” “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” “Late Night with Seth Meyers,” NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Concert series and “Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown.”

RUSTIN’ IN THE RAIN TRACK LIST
1. Rustin’ In the Rain
2. Phone Calls and E-mails
3. Luke 2:8-10
4. Help Me Make It Through the Night
5. Percheron Mules
6. In Your Love
7. Space and Time

TYLER CHILDERS CONFIRMED TOUR DATES
BOLD on-sale next Friday, October 13 at 10:00am local time
December 30—Lexington, KY—Rupp Arena* (SOLD OUT)
December 31—Lexington, KY—Rupp Arena* (SOLD OUT)
February 15, 2024—Dublin, Ireland—3Olympia‡ (SOLD OUT)
February 17, 2024—Glasgow, U.K.—Barrowland Ballroom‡ (SOLD OUT)
February 19, 2024—Manchester, U.K.—Albert Hall‡ (SOLD OUT)
February 21, 2024—London, U.K.—Eventim Apollo‡
February 22, 2024—London, U.K.—Eventim Apollo‡ (SOLD OUT)
February 26, 2024—Hamburg, Germany—Docks‡
February 27, 2024—Copenhagen, Denmark—VEGA‡ (SOLD OUT)
March 2, 2024—Amsterdam, Netherlands—Paradiso‡ (SOLD OUT)
March 3, 2024—Amsterdam, Netherlands—Paradiso‡ (SOLD OUT)
March 5, 2024—Stockholm, Sweden—Münchenbryggeriet‡ (SOLD OUT)
March 6, 2024—Oslo, Norway—Sentrum Scene‡ (SOLD OUT)
March 16, 2024—Thackerville, OK—Lucas Oil Live at WinStar World Casino and Resort
April 5, 2024—San Diego, CA—Viejas Arena+ (SOLD OUT)
April 6, 2024—Inglewood, CA—Kia Forum+ (SOLD OUT)
April 9, 2024—Tulsa, OK—BOK Center† (SOLD OUT)
April 10, 2024—Austin, TX—Moody Center† (SOLD OUT)
April 13, 2024—Fort Worth, TX—Dickies Arena† (SOLD OUT)
April 15, 2024—Birmingham, AL—Legacy Arena at The BJCC# (SOLD OUT)
April 16, 2024—Knoxville, TN—Thompson Boling Arena# (SOLD OUT)
April 18, 2024—Nashville, TN—Bridgestone Arena# (SOLD OUT)
April 19, 2024—Nashville, TN—Bridgestone Arena# (SOLD OUT)
May 27, 2024—Baltimore, MD—CFG Bank Arena~ (SOLD OUT)
May 29, 2024—New York, NY—Madison Square Garden^ (SOLD OUT)
May 30, 2024—New York, NY—Madison Square Garden^ (SOLD OUT)
June 2, 2024—Virginia Beach, VA—Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater‡‡
June 5, 2024—Tampa, FL—MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre‡‡
June 7, 2024—Alpharetta, GA—Ameris Bank Amphitheatre‡‡
June 8, 2024—Alpharetta, GA—Ameris Bank Amphitheatre‡‡
June 11, 2024—Clarkston, MI—Pine Knob Music Theatre++
June 13, 2024—Chicago, IL—United Center++
June 27, 2024—Noblesville, IN—Ruoff Music Center††
June 28, 2024—Milwaukee, WI—Summerfest at American Family Insurance Amphitheater†† (SOLD OUT)
June 30, 2024—Burgettstown, PA—The Pavilion at Star Lake††
July 3, 2024—Saratoga Springs, NY—Saratoga Performing Arts Center~~
July 5, 2024—Bangor, ME—Maine Savings Amphitheater~~
July 6, 2024—Cavendish, Prince Edward Island—Cavendish Beach Music Festival
July 9, 2024—Toronto, Ontario—Budweiser Stage~~
July 11, 2024—London, Ontario—Rock the Park Festival
August 6, 2024—Calgary, Alberta—Scotiabank Saddledome~
August 8, 2024—Vancouver, British Columbia—Rogers Arena~
August 10, 2024—Bend, OR—Hayden Homes Amphitheater~
August 11, 2024—Bend, OR—Hayden Homes Amphitheater~
August 14, 2024—Mountain View, CA—Shoreline Amphitheatre##
August 17, 2024—Boulder, CO—Folsom Field**
August 20, 2024—West Valley City, UT—USANA Amphitheatre##
August 21, 2024—Nampa, ID—Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater##
August 23, 2024—George, WA—Gorge Amphitheatre^^
August 24, 2024—Missoula, MT—Washington-Grizzly Stadium^^
*with special guest Shovels & Rope
‡with special guest John R. Miller
+with special guest Medium Build
†with special guest Hayes Carll
#with special guest 49 Winchester
~with special guest Allison Russell
^with special guest Sylvan Esso
‡‡with special guests Valerie June and Willi Carlisle
++with special guest S.G. Goodman
††with special guests S.G. Goodman and Adeem The Artist
~~with special guests S.G. Goodman and Wayne Graham
##with special guest Shakey Graves
**with special guests Shakey Graves and Laid Back Country Picker
^^with special guest Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats

CIMA Launches New Individual Membership for Artists and Industry Workers

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CIMA Launches New Individual Membership for Artists and Industry Workers

The Canadian Independent Music Association (CIMA) is excited to announce a new individual membership for Artists and Industry Workers—available beginning October 10, 2023. In CIMA’s mission to empower and engage Canada’s music community this unique, low-cost individual membership is designed to build a stronger, healthier foundation for artists and industry workers to succeed.

The Canadian Independent Music Association (CIMA) is the national voice of Canadian owned music companies and the artists they serve. CIMA helps build and sustain equitable and successful global music businesses and careers. through advocacy, professional development, collaboration, networking, and celebration.

Teaming up with two industry leading innovators to bring unprecedented career and mental health support, CIMA’s Individual Membership for Artists and Industry Workers includes:

  • Immediate access to personal, one on one mental health counseling, no premiums, no application requirements for members and their dependents through Inkblot. Founded on the belief that mental health should be convenient, confidential, and affordable Inkblot is one of Canada’s leading digital mental health companies, focusing on offering secure online video counselling for individuals and companies.
  • A one-year artists subscription to Chartmetric – the all-in-one platform for artists and music industry professionals, providing comprehensive streaming, social, and audience data for everyone to create successful careers in music.

“We can’t ignore the toll that the rapidly changing global music business can take on those who make music in Canada,” says CIMA’s President and CEO Andrew Cash. “Accessing comprehensive support benefits for artists and industry workers like those we’ve announced today are key to CIMA’s vision of an equitable, dynamic, and diverse arts and culture eco-system, in which Canada’s music community can thrive.”

This is an important initiative in an industry where mental health challenges impact individuals at twice the rate of the general population (Music Industry Research Association Study, 2018). Close to 70% of music industry workers self-report depression and other mental health conditions (Gross and Musgrave, 2016).

The dollar value of these benefits combined is well over $2000.

CIMA’s Individual Membership for ARTISTS and INDUSTRY WORKERS starts at

$150 annually (less for members of participating Provincial Music Industry Associations) AVAILABLE BEGINNING OCTOBER 10, 2023

Additional Key Benefits of CIMA’s Individual Membership for Artists and Industry Workers include:

–       Networking Opportunities: CIMA membership provides access to networking events that serve as catalysts for developing industry relationships critical to career and business advancement.

–       Professional Development: Members can take advantage of specialized learning events that equip them with the tools necessary to drive their careers to new heights.

–       Discounts Amplified: Membership doesn’t just open doors; it saves money. Members enjoy not only discounts on CIMA-programmed events but also on a range of partner offers.

 

YES’s ‘The Yes Album’ Box Set To Include Rarities And New Dolby Atmos Mix By Steven Wilson

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YES’s ‘The Yes Album’ Box Set To Include Rarities And New Dolby Atmos Mix By Steven Wilson

Rhino takes a deep dive into Yes’ third studio album with an upcoming boxed set that presents a newly remastered version of The Yes Album expanded with rarities, two previously unreleased concerts, and fresh mixes by Steven Wilson, including an immersive Dolby Atmos Mix.

THE YES ALBUM (SUPER DELUXE EDITION) contains 4 CDs, a Blu-ray disc, and an LP arriving on November 24. Pre-order HERE. The music will also be available from digital and streaming platforms on the same day. As a preview, an early take of “I’ve Seen All Good People” is out digitally today.

THE YES ALBUM (SUPER DELUXE EDITION) includes Steven Wilson’s newly remastered version of the original album on both CD and LP. Two previously unreleased concerts from 1971 will debut in the set as well. The first was recorded just a few weeks before The Yes Album was released, while the second was recorded six months later during the band’s U.S. tour. These remarkable performances include live versions of songs from the album, such as “Yours Is No Disgrace” and “Perpetual Change,” as well as “Astral Traveller” and “Everydays” from the previous album, Time and a Word (1970).

“The Yes Album represents to me the invention of 70’s Yes. This was aided by leaving outside material off the record and heavily investing in the influences we brought together, particularly the arrangement skills and utilizing the available best technology.

Our adventurism shows in the originality of the music and lyrics, as none of us had done anything quite like this before. ” – Steve Howe

Wilson features the 2014 remixed The Yes Album and instrumental versions of all six album tracks in the upcoming Super Deluxe Edition. In addition, the Blu-ray disc offers four new mixes of The Yes Album, including two versions in 5.1 Surround Sound, the 2023 Remaster, and the Dolby Atmos Mix.

Wilson shares his insights into the new mixes in the set’s liner notes: “For the Atmos Mix, I used my 5.1 as a starting point but found myself taking quite a different approach on some parts of the music, partly by virtue of now having the extra speakers to place the sounds in, but also because I’ve learned a few things in the nearly ten years since I first remixed the album…I hope you enjoy The Yes Album in its new, fully spatialized form. To me, it still sounds as fresh as the day it was recorded.”

“The Yes Album welcomed new guitarist, Steve Howe, into the band and Yes ascended to new heights.” – Tony Kaye

Initially released in the U.K. on February 19, 1971, it was the group’s – Jon Anderson, Chris Squire, Tony Kaye, Bill Bruford, and Steve Howe – first album to feature all-original material and introduced signature epics like “Starship Trooper” and “I’ve Seen All Good People.” The album peaked at No.4 in the U.K. and was the group’s first to crack the Top 40 in the U.S., where it would eventually be certified platinum.

Today, Yes is the most enduring, ambitious, and virtuosic progressive band in history, with a discography spanning over five decades. The Grammy Award-winning band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2017 and has sold over 30 million albums worldwide.

“It’s wonderful to know that 50 years later our music is still appreciated.  It was a “make or break” time for the band on many levels. The harmony within the band was really special at that time, and it came through in the music.” – Jon Anderson

“The Yes Album (Super Deluxe Edition)” 4-CD/Blu-ray/LP track listing

Disc One: Original Album 2023 Remaster

1. Yours Is No Disgrace
2. Clap
3. Starship Trooper
a. Life Seeker
b. Disillusion
c. Würm
4. I’ve Seen All Good People
a. Your Move
b. All Good People
5. A Venture
6. Perpetual Change

Disc Two: Steven Wilson 2014 Remix and Instrumentals

1. Yours Is No Disgrace
2. Starship Trooper
a. Life Seeker
b. Disillusion
c. Würm
3. I’ve Seen All Good People
a. Your Move
b. All Good People
4. A Venture
5. Perpetual Change
6. Yours Is No Disgrace – Instrumental
7. Starship Trooper – Instrumental
a. Life Seeker
b. Disillusion
c. Würm
8. I’ve Seen All Good People – Instrumental
a. Your Move
b. All Good People
9. A Venture – Instrumental
10. Perpetual Change – Instrumental

Disc Three: Rarities

1. Your Move – Single Version (2023 Remaster)
2. Starship Trooper: Life Seeker – Single Version (2023 Remaster)
3. Clap – Studio Version (2023 Remaster)
4. A Venture – Extended Mix (2023 Remaster)
5. Yours Is No Disgrace – Mono Version (2023 Remaster)
6. Clap – Mono Version (2023 Remaster)
7. Starship Trooper – Mono Version (2023 Remaster)
a. Life Seeker
b. Disillusion
c. Würm
8. I’ve Seen All Good People – Mono Version (2023 Remaster)
a. Your Move
b. All Good People
9. A Venture – Mono Version (2023 Remaster)
10. Perpetual Change – Mono Version (2023 Remaster)
11. Starship Trooper: Life Seeker – Alternate Take (Instrumental) *
12. I’ve Seen All Good People – Early Take
a. Your Move
b. All Good People
13. Yours Is No Disgrace – Alternate Mix

Disc Four: Live

Live at Konserthuset, Gothenburg, Sweden (January 21, 1971)

1. I’ve Seen All Good People *
a. Your Move
b. All Good People
2. Astral Traveller *
3. Everydays *
4. Live at the Yale Bowl, New Haven, CT (July 24, 1971)
5. Yours In No Disgrace *
6. I’ve Seen All Good People *
a. Your Move
b. All Good People
7. Clap / Classical Gas *
8. Perpetual Change *

Blu-Ray

– 2023 Steven Wilson Dolby Atmos Mix
– 2023 Steven Wilson 5.1 Mix DTS-HD MA
– 2023 Steven Wilson 5.1 Mix LPCM
– 2023 Stereo Remaster

LP: Original Album (2023 Remaster)

Side One

1. Yours Is No Disgrace
2. Clap
3. Starship Trooper
a. Life Seeker
b. Disillusion
c. Würm

Side Two

4. I’ve Seen All Good People
a. Your Move
b. All Good People
5. A Venture
6. Perpetual Change

* previously unreleased

A Compilation of Songs That Pause at the Word ‘Stop’

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A Compilation of Songs That Pause at the Word ‘Stop’

The music critic known as Todd in the Shadows has curated an entertaining compilation of songs, complete with their music videos, where the music comes to a halt precisely when the word “stop” is uttered in the lyrics. This diverse selection spans various musical genres, with contributions from viewers who joined in the collaborative effort.

Canadian Punk Pioneer Eugene Ripper Drops New Single “Battle of the Punks and Pushers” Ahead of Fall Tour

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Canadian Punk Pioneer Eugene Ripper Drops New Single “Battle of the Punks and Pushers” Ahead of Fall Tour

Eugene Ripper, the trailblazing fast folk rocker and Canadian punk pioneer, delivers us a raucous bang of dirty guitars and stomping boots as he releases his latest digital single, “Battle of the Punks and Pushers.” This electrifying release coincides with his upcoming CA/EU/UK tour, which kicks off in Toronto in September 2023.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Har0dmDscY8

Ripper, a seasoned veteran and undeniable talent of the Canadian punk scene, cut his rock and roll teeth as a founding guitarist in the first-wave Canadian surf punkabilly rockers Stark Naked & The Fleshtones. Ripper’s musical journey has been nothing short of remarkable. After his time with the Fleshtones, he embarked on a solo career that has spanned decades, characterized by a unique synthesis of punk, folk, roots, and rock. This mixing bowl of tonal expressions allowed Ripper to forge his own path to dirty musical heaven.

His raw and understated music spans a broad spectrum, from the barbed fast ‘n’ furious acoustic punk folk to rock n’ roll, sonic atmospherics, lyrical dark ballads, and beat-driven spoken word. Ripper has consistently pushed boundaries, wrapping it all up in a post-modern stance and punk rock ethos that has earned him a dedicated fan base worldwide.

Ripper’s latest offering, “Battle of the Punks and Pushers,” is a companion to his previously released “Folk Song 3000,” which arrived earlier in the summer. This new single is more than just a song; it’s a sonic journey through the gritty streets of urban life. All thanks to a stalk offering of magical words, handed to us in Ripper’s style of dirty delivery.

‘I climb so high
I climb so high
I climb so high
There’s only one way I’m coming down.’

“Battle of the Punks and Pushers” is a stylistic mashup that showcases Ripper’s versatile musical talents and thought process. Produced with sonic strokes of fuzzy-grungy blues-infused punk folk rock, the track is supercharged with a stomping beat, looping harmonica, and bouncing percussion, all surrounding Ripper’s signature acoustic guitar, edgy vocals and gritty lyrical stance.

The inspiration for this song came from the writings of American journalist Gay Talese, whose musings about late 20th-century urban life in New York City, particularly the construction of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, became the kernel of inspiration for Ripper. Speaking about the story behind the song, Ripper commented:

“I’ve always been a fan of Talese’s non-fiction work and particularly his detailed observations concerning daily life in a massive metropolis like New York City. So, of course, his story about the building of The Verrazano-Narrows Bridge in the early ’60s captured my imagination: The enormity of the challenge, the sheer volume of material, the courage of the workers, and the dangers and the risks they endured – to get the job done…to make a living. Once I got into it – it was the idea of the humanity inside the machine that intrigued me the most.”

Catch Eugene Ripper’s electrifying new single, “Battle of the Punks and Pushers,” as he takes you on a musical journey through the urban jungle. Get ready to be captivated by the raw energy and storytelling prowess of this punk folk legend.

“Battle of the Punks and Pushers” is available now on all major digital music platforms. For fans looking for an extra special treat, the track can also be found as a bonus on the limited edition “Folk Song 3000″ 7” vinyl, exclusively available at Ripper’s upcoming tour dates.

Eugene Ripper Tour Dates:

Sept 30 – Edmonton – Black Dog (afternoon)
Sept 30 – Edmonton – Blakbar (evening)
Oct 13 – Montreal – Bar Fly
Oct 14 – Knowlton Que – Thirsty Boot
Oct 21 – Mahone Bay NS – Betty’s
Oct 26 – Halifax NS – Gus’ Pub
Oct 28 – Edinburgh UK – Voodoo Rooms
Oct 31 – Burghausen DE – Mathida
Nov 01 – Salzburg AT – Whisky Museum
Nov 03 – Lyon FR – Kraspek Myzik
Nov 04 – Freiburg DE – Rock Club Eimer
Nov 08 – Nuremberg DE – KV
Nov 09 – Munich DE – Kooks
Nov 10 – Berlin DE KollectivBar
Nov 11 – Karschule DE- Scruffy’s
Nov 14 – Glasgow UK – Bloc
Nov 15 – Inverness UK – Market Bar
Nov 16 – Inverness UK- Market Bar
Nov 18 – York UK – 45 Cafe
Nov 19 – Hull UK – Adelphi
Nov 21 – Edinburgh secret show – announcing Oct 28
Nov 23 – Leeds UK – The Grove
Nov 24 – Darwen UK – Number 35 LIVE
Nov 25 – Warmington UK- The Cheshire
Nov 30 – Vancouver BC – Fox Cabaret

Singer-Songwriter Gerry Jack Macks Takes Listeners on a Gritty Musical Journey with ‘Too Many Times Down That Road’

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Singer-Songwriter Gerry Jack Macks Takes Listeners on a Gritty Musical Journey with ‘Too Many Times Down That Road’

Singer-songwriter Gerry Jack Macks is back with a brand-new single that promises to take listeners on a bumpy journey down the rough road ahead. The release of his new single “Too Many Times Down That Road” showcases Macks’s unique musical style, which defies genre boundaries and features an impressive collaboration with two-time JUNO Award winner Al Lerman and talented young drummer Sara Varro.

Macks’s latest single was born out of a chance encounter over a cup of coffee with his friend Al Lomas. The longtime trucker had just navigated a treacherous backroad filled with potholes and ruts. Inspired by Lomas’ description of the rough journey, Macks penned the song’s lyrics right there in the diner, capturing the essence of a challenging path with a catchy tune.

“Too Many Times Down That Road” is set to be a high-energy, genre-blending track that continues Macks’s tradition of pushing musical boundaries. The single is part of Macks’s ongoing effort to create music that defies categorization and appeals to a wide range of music enthusiasts.

Macks is not your typical artist. A multi-instrumentalist, he plays most of the instruments on his recordings, and his music effortlessly crosses the lines of various genres, including outlaw country, country rock, and southern rock. His work draws inspiration from rhythm and blues, pop, and Canadiana.

“I never really have any idea exactly what genre or genres a recording is when I release it,” Macks confesses. “The distributors force artists to choose from a strict list of genres before the artist can release recordings, and I always struggle with great angst when forced to pigeon-hole my music.”

Macks has a long and storied musical career that began in the early 1970s. With the support of legendary Edmonton musician Tommy Banks’ wife, Ida Banks, Macks quickly rose from a beginner on the music circuits of Alberta, BC, NWT, and the Yukon to a full-time music career.

Over the years, his music has evolved to encompass Jazz, Blues, Easy Listening, Country, Folk, Pop, Rock, and more. Macks’s upcoming projects include the highly anticipated Sleepy Time Sessions album, inspired by the likes of Louis Armstrong, Peggy Lee, and Nat King Cole, as well as several other roots-based albums.

“I have always had deep appreciation for the people who follow my music, and I take every opportunity to remain in personal contact with them,” says Macks.

Be prepared to join Macks on the rough road ahead as he continues to captivate audiences with his unique musical journey.

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

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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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