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Rick Springfield Announces ‘I Want My ’80s Tour’ With The Hooters, Paul Young, Tommy Tutone

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Rick Springfield Announces ‘I Want My ’80s Tour’ With The Hooters, Paul Young, Tommy Tutone

Rick Springfield is heading out on tour this summer for the ‘I Want My ’80s Tour’ with special guests including The Hooters, Paul Young, Tommy Tutone, and more! Tickets for all dates on this tour go on sale Friday, May at 10 am local venue time. This tour is sponsored by SiriusXM 80’s on 8 and Beach Bar Rum.

Rick Springfield, ‘I Want My ’80s’ Tour Dates 2023
Aug. 4 – Youngstown, OH @ The Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre*
Aug. 5 – Indianapolis, IN @ TCU Amp at White River Park*
Aug. 6 – Sterling Heights, MI @ Amp at Freedom Hill*
Aug. 9 – Niagara Falls, ONT @ Fallsview Casino*
Aug. 11 – Grantville, PA @ Hollywood Casino Outdoors*
Aug. 12 – Atlantic City, NJ @ Hard Rock Live at Estess Arena*
Aug. 13 – Lynn, MA @ Memorial Auditorium*
Aug. 19 – Lake Charles, LA @ L’Auberge Casino*
Aug. 20 – Ft. Worth, TX @ Dickie’s Arena*
Aug. 22 – Lubbock, TX @ Cook’s Garage Stage*
Aug. 23 – Oklahoma City, OK @ Zoo Ampitheatre*
Aug. 25 – New Haven, KY @ Log Still Distillery Amph**
Aug. 26 – Bay City, MI @ Wenonah Park Shell**
Aug. 27 – Decatur, IL @ Devon Lakeshore Amphitheatre**
Aug. 29 – Maryland Heights, MO @ St. Louis Music Park*
Aug. 30 – Omaha, NE @ The Astro*
Aug. 31 – Aurora, IL @ RiverEdge Park Pavilion*
Sept. 6 – Redmond, WA @ Marymoor Park***
Sept. 7 – Bend, OR @ Hayden Homes Amp***
Sept. 8 – Airway Heights, WA @ No. Quest Casino***
Sept. 10 – Redding, CA @ Civic Auditorium+
Sept. 12 – Saratoga, CA @ Mountain Winery Amp***
Sept. 13 – Los Angeles, CA @ YouTube Theatre***
Sept. 14 – Bakersfield, CA @ Mechanics Bank Theater and Convention Center***
Sept. 16 – Murphys, CA @ Ironstone Amp++
Sept. 16 – Fresno, CA @ Warnors Theatre***

Artists line-up:

*Rick Springfield, The Hooters, Paul Young, Tommy Tutone
**Rick Springfield, Paul Young, Tommy Tutone
***Rick Springfield, The Hooters, Tommy Tutone
+Rick Springfield, The Hooters, The Tubes, Tommy Tutone
++Rick Springfield, The Hooters, John Waite, Tommy Tutone

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Aerosmith Announce Farewell “Peace Out” Tour

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Aerosmith Announce Farewell “Peace Out” Tour

Today, four-time GRAMMY award-winning and diamond-certified rock legends Aerosmith have announced PEACE OUT™ with special guest The Black Crowes. Fans will see one of the most significant American rock bands in history one last time during this not-to-be-missed final tour. Every night will celebrate the five decades of Aerosmith’s groundbreaking hits as they celebrate 50 years as America’s greatest rock band. In addition, THX will bring their THX Certified Live! high-fidelity experience on the road, calibrating each arena with leading-edge technology so fans don’t miss a beat of Aerosmith’s classic rock tunes in quality audio.

In a joint statement, Aerosmith shared, “It’s not goodbye it’s PEACE OUT! Get ready and walk this way, you’re going to get the best show of our lives.”

Produced by Live Nation, the monumental 40-date North American tour will kick off in Philadelphia, PA, on September 2, with stops in iconic arenas across the U.S. and Canada, including Los Angeles’ Kia Forum, New York’s Madison Square Garden, Austin’s Moody Center, Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena, Chicago’s United Center, Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena, and more before wrapping in Montreal, QC at Bell Centre on January 26. A highlight of the tour will be a stop in Boston for a special hometown show on New Year’s Eve 2023.

TICKETS: General on sale begins Friday, May 5th at 10AM local time on ticketmaster.com.

VIP: The tour will also offer a variety of different VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. Packages vary but include a premium reserved ticket, a personal photo opportunity with band members, limited edition merchandise and more. For more information, visit aerosmith.com/vip

The band also shared news of Joey Kramer’s absence from this touring run. ‘“While Joey Kramer remains a beloved founding member of Aerosmith, he has regrettably made the decision to sit out the currently scheduled touring dates to focus his full attention on his family and health. Joey’s unmistakable and legendary presence behind the drum kit will be sorely missed.”

Most recently, Aerosmith wrapped their critically acclaimed Las Vegas residency, AEROSMITH: DEUCES ARE WILD, at Dolby Live at Park MGM. The electrifying 90-minute live performance took fans deep diving into Aerosmith’s groundbreaking career with exclusive, unreleased audio and never-before-seen visuals from the band’s archives produced by Oscar and Emmy-winning global visual effects studio Pixomondo.

Ahead of the residency, Aerosmith returned to their hometown in Boston to perform a record-breaking one-off show at Fenway Park as part of the legendary band’s 50th anniversary celebrations. With over 38,700 people in attendance, it was the most tickets sold to date for a show at the iconic venue.

AEROSMITH PEACE OUT™ 2023 TOUR DATES:
Sat Sep 02 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center
Wed Sep 06 – Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena
Sat Sep 09 – Belmont Park, NY – UBS Arena
Tue Sep 12 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
Fri Sep 15 – Chicago, IL – United Center
Mon Sep 18 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena
Thu Sep 21 – Cleveland, OH – Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
Sun Sep 24 – Raleigh, NC – PNC Arena
Wed Sep 27 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena
Wed Oct 11 – Tampa, FL – Amalie Arena
Sat Oct 14 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
Tue Oct 17 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center
Fri Oct 20 – Sunrise, FL – FLA Live Arena
Mon Oct 23 – Austin, TX – Moody Center
Thu Oct 26 – St Louis, MO – Enterprise Center
Sun Oct 29 – Indianapolis, IN – Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Wed Nov 01 – San Antonio, TX – AT&T Arena
Sat Nov 04 – Tulsa, OK – BOK Center
Tue Nov 07 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center
Fri Nov 10 – Omaha, NE – CHI Health Center
Mon Nov 13 – St Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center
Thu Nov 16 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center
Sun Nov 19 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena
Wed Nov 22 – Salt Lake City, UT – Vivint Arena
Sat Nov 25 – Portland, OR – Moda Center
Tue Nov 28 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
Fri Dec 01 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center
Mon Dec 04 – San Jose, CA – SAP Center
Thu Dec 07 – Los Angeles, CA – The Kia Forum
Sun Dec 10 – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center
Thu Dec 28 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center
Sun Dec 31 – Boston, MA – TD Garden
Thu Jan 04 – Cincinnati, OH – Heritage Bank Arena
Sun Jan 07 – Louisville, KY – KFC Yum! Center
Wed Jan 10 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
Sat Jan 13 – Knoxville, TN – Thompson-Boling Arena
Tue Jan 16 – Buffalo, NY – KeyBank Center
Fri Jan 19 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
Tue Jan 23 – Columbus, OH – Schottenstein Center
Fri Jan 26 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre

ED SHEERAN ANNOUNCES THE “ – “ TOUR

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ED SHEERAN ANNOUNCES THE “ – “ TOUR

Global superstar Ed Sheeran has announced details for the “- Tour” (pronounced “Subtract Tour”), a very special run of dates set to take place in theaters and auditoriums in 14 cities across North America. Singer-songwriter Ben Kweller supports on most dates. These intimate performances – which kick off at the Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, FL, on May 19th, and wrap up at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, CA, on September 22 (see full itinerary below) – coincide with the massive stadium shows of Sheeran’s previously announced “+ – = ÷ x Tour” (pronounced “Mathematics Tour”).

To ensure more tickets get into the hands of fans who want to go to his shows, Ed Sheeran is using Ticketmaster’s Verified Fan technology for his “ – Tour.” Verified Fan uses a registration system to help filter out buyers looking to resell tickets. Registration opens on Friday, April 28th at 10:00am ET and closes on Sunday, April 30th at 11:59pm ET.

The newly announced tour supports Sheeran’s forthcoming, soul-baring, new album “ – “ will be released on May 5 via Atlantic Records and is available for pre-order here. Written against a backdrop of grief and hope, Ed wrote and recorded the fourteen-track record with Aaron Dessner (of The National) in February last year after a series of hard-hitting events impacted his life. Last week saw the arrival of the album’s poignant opening track “Boat,” following lead single “Eyes Closed,” which marked Ed’s 14th #1 in the UK, earning him the 3rd most chart toppers in UK history, behind only Elvis Presley and the Beatles.

To coincide with the arrival of “ – “, the all-new, four-part documentary “Ed Sheeran: The Sum of It All” will begin streaming on Disney+ starting May 3. Blending never-before-seen personal archive, interviews and performances, the intimate documentary explores how his personal experiences have shaped him to become the artist he is today. Watch the emotional, official trailer here.

Ed will begin the North American leg of his worldwide “+ – = ÷ x Tour,” hitting stadiums across the continent starting May 6 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX (full itinerary below). The trek marks his first stateside tour since the history-making “Divide Tour” in 2018, which officially became the most-attended and highest-grossing tour of all time by its completion. Ed closed 2022 topping Billboard’s Top Ticket Sales chart after wrapping the UK/European leg of the “+ – = ÷ x Tour,” performing in front of over 3 million people in 6 months, highlighted by a five-night stand at London’s Wembley Stadium.

“ – “ TOUR

Support from Ben Kweller
(except where noted)

May
19 Clearwater, FL Ruth Eckerd Hall –
26 Atlanta, GA Tabernacle –

June
2 Philadelphia, PA The Met Philadelphia –
16 Toronto, ON HISTORY –
29 Boston, MA Boch Center Wang Theatre –

July
14 Royal Oak, MI Royal Oak Music Theatre (*Support TBA)
21 Nashville, TN Ryman Auditorium –
28 Chicago, IL The Chicago Theatre –

August
11 Minneapolis, MN State Theatre –
18 Denver, CO Paramount Theatre –
25 Seattle, WA Paramount Theatre (*Support TBA)

September
1 Vancouver, BC Queen Elizabeth Theatre –
15 Oakland, CA Fox Theater –
22 Los Angeles, CA Shrine Auditorium –

“+ – = ÷ x TOUR”
NORTH AMERICA 2023

May
6 Arlington, TX AT&T Stadium + ×
13 Houston, TX NRG Stadium + ×
20 Tampa, FL Raymond James Stadium + ×
27 Atlanta, GA Mercedes-Benz Stadium + ×

June
3 Philadelphia, PA Lincoln Financial Field + ×
10 East Rutherford, NJ MetLife Stadium + × SOLD OUT
11 East Rutherford, NJ MetLife Stadium + ×
17 Toronto, ON Rogers Centre + · SOLD OUT
18 Toronto, ON Rogers Centre + · SOLD OUT
24 Landover, MD FedExField + ·
30 Foxborough, MA Gillette Stadium + ·

July
1 Foxborough, MA Gillette Stadium + · SOLD OUT
8 Pittsburgh, PA Acrisure Stadium + ·
15 Detroit, MI Ford Field + ·
22 Nashville, TN Nissan Stadium + %
29 Chicago, IL Soldier Field + %

August
5 Kansas City, MO GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium + %
12 Minneapolis, MN U.S. Bank Stadium + %
19 Denver, CO Empower Field at Mile High + %
26 Seattle, WA Lumen Field + ≠

September
2 Vancouver, BC BC Place + ≠
9 Las Vegas, NV Allegiant Stadium – ≠
16 Santa Clara, CA Levi’s® Stadium – ≠
23 Inglewood, CA SoFi Stadium – ≠

Support from:
+ Khalid
– Russ
× Dylan
· Rosa Linn
% Cat Burns
≠ Maisie Peters

NASCAR and SiriusXM Agree to Multi-year Extension of Their Broadcasting Agreement

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NASCAR and SiriusXM Agree to Multi-year Extension of Their Broadcasting Agreement

NASCAR and SiriusXM today announced a multi-year renewal of their broadcasting agreement. SiriusXM will continue to deliver 24/7 NASCAR content to its subscribers, including live broadcasts of every race, plus daily NASCAR talk and interviews with voices across the industry through its exclusive SiriusXM NASCAR Radio channel.

The NASCAR Cup Series returns to the track this weekend with the Würth 400, live from Dover Motor Speedway on Sunday, April 30, on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. SiriusXM NASCAR Radio is available to subscribers nationwide in their cars (channel 90) and on the SXM App at https://siriusxm.us/2nIBgyp.

SiriusXM NASCAR Radio airs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and delivers in-depth racing coverage and access to NASCAR news, including live broadcasts of every NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race. Fans can call in to the channel to share their opinions and be a part of the daily discussion. SiriusXM NASCAR Radio’s roster of expert hosts features current and former drivers, crew chiefs, crew members and NASCAR insiders.

SiriusXM NASCAR Radio’s lineup features Joey Logano, the reigning and two-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion and driver of the No. 22 Team Penske Ford. Logano hosts his exclusive SiriusXM show, Behind the Wheel with Joey Logano, select Tuesdays (9 – 10 am ET) throughout the season on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

SiriusXM NASCAR Radio also includes shows hosted by 2011 Daytona 500 champion Trevor Bayne; 2018 NASCAR Cup Series Champion and 2015 Daytona 500-winning crew chief Todd Gordon, who is also serving as crew chief in 2023 for 7-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion Jimmie Johnson; 2-time Champion and 1989 Daytona 500-winning former crew chief Jeff Hammond; former Daytona 500-winning crew chief Larry McReynolds; former NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Champion Mike Skinner; plus active and former drivers Corey LaJoie and Brendan Gaughan.

Listeners also hear from insiders like Mike Bagley, Claire B. Lang, Dave Moody, Pete Pistone, 6-time Championship winning fuel man Danny “Chocolate” Myers, Pat Patterson, Angie Skinner, Brad Gillie, Danielle Trotta, Alan Cavanna, Jeff Gluck, Dustin Long, Nate Ryan, Shannon Spake, Lee Spencer, Doug Rice, Brett McMillan, John Roberts, Kaitlyn Vincie, Jack Arute, Chris Knight, Kelly Crandall, Mojo Nixon, Jordan Bianchi and Reid Spencer.

 

Triumph’s US Festival 40th Anniversary Special Edition Package Announced

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Triumph’s US Festival 40th Anniversary Special Edition Package Announced

May 29, 1983 will forever be an important day in the history of heavy metal. After all, it was on this date that the world’s top metal acts (Van Halen, the Scorpions, Triumph, Ozzy Osbourne, Judas Priest, Mötley Crüe, and Quiet Riot) shared the stage on “Heavy Metal Sunday” at the mammoth US Festival. And to celebrate the 40th anniversary of this legendary concert, one of the day’s standout performers, Triumph, will be issuing the double-LP, Live at the US Festival. The set will only be available via the official Triumph merch store – officialtriumphmerch.com – and specifics about the set include:

• Double-LP, gatefold sleeve including never before seen photos
• Etching of the iconic Never Surrender thunderbird logo on the 4th side
• Remastered for vinyl at the legendary Metalworks Studios
• Limited to 750 copies, comes in either black, red, or blue vinyl
• Fans who buy from the official Triumph merch store will receive a US Festival special podcast featuring new interviews with Rik Emmett, Gil Moore, Mike Levine, Mike Primeau, Harry Witz, John Roberts, Wayne Webster and more.

To celebrate the 40th Anniversary of their US Festival performance and the new release on Limited Edition Vinyl, Triumph is hosting a special viewing of the concert on the official Triumph YouTube Channel on Thursday, May 25th (9:00 P.M Eastern and 6:00 P.M Pacific Time).

Fans will be able to join a group chat while the video is streamed and watch it together.

Also, ALL three band members, Mike, Rik and Gil, will join the chat, say hi to the fans and answer a few questions.

“Playing on the ‘Heavy Metal Sunday’ was just amazing for us,” recalls Triumph bassist Mike Levine. “ It was really neat playing without our big production. We killed it. The band was hotter than a pistol. That day will always be locked in my memory – flying in on the chopper and looking at the endless amount of people and going, ‘What have we got ourselves into here?!’”

Between 1975-1988, Triumph – singer/guitarist Rik Emmett, singer/drummer Gil Moore, and Levine – rocked the world, and in the process, gave us countless classic hard rock anthems (“Fight the Good Fight,” “Hold On,” “Magic Power,” “Lay It On the Line,” “A World of Fantasy,” etc.) and albums (Just a Game, Progressions of Power, Allied Forces, Never Surrender, Thunder Seven, etc.).

But it was the trio’s show-stopping performance at the US Festival that remains one of the greatest performances of their career. And now, fans can revisit it from start to finish with the killer Live at the US Festival set.

‘LIVE AT THE US FESTIVAL’ TRACKLIST:

Side 1
1. Allied Forces
2. Lay It On The Line
3. Never Surrender

Side 2:
4. Magic Power
5. A World Of Fantasy
6. Rock And Roll Machine

Side 3:
7. When The Lights Go Down
8. Fight The Good Fight

Side 4:
Etched with Triumph’s ‘Never Surrender’ Thunderbird logo

Charlie Winston’s Canadian Tour Is Coming Up: Toronto, Vancouver, Ottawa + More

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Charlie Winston’s Canadian Tour Is Coming Up: Toronto, Vancouver, Ottawa + More

Charlie Winston is a British folk-pop singer/songwriter who recorded for Peter Gabriel’s Real World Records before breaking through to mainstream success in France in 2009 with the chart-topping smash hit “Like a Hobo,” from his multi platinum-selling second album, Hobo. Subsequent albums like 2011’s Running Still and 2015’s Curio City continued to fare well in France and Belgium, where he became a chart staple. Today, Charlie Winston is about to release his new album produced by the French star and hitmaker Vianney and mixed by Mark “Spike” Stent (Ed Sheeran, Lady Gaga, Muse…).

Charlie Winston Canadian Tour
28 Apr Theatre Granada Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
29 Apr Salle Anaïs-Allard-Rousseau Trois-Rivières, QC, Canada
1 May Théâtre Corona Montréal, QC, Canada
2 May The Great Hall Toronto, ON, Canada
13 May Hollywood Theatre Vancouver, BC, Canada

Rihanna To Star As Smurfette In Untitled Smurfs Animated Film

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Rihanna To Star As Smurfette In Untitled Smurfs Animated Film

Today, Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies announced that Rihanna will star as Smurfette in Untitled Smurfs Animated Film. Appearing on stage, Rihanna announced that she will also write and perform original music and serve as a producer for the film.

“On behalf of our studio and our creative partners at LAFIG, we couldn’t be more excited to have found our Smurfette in one of the most beloved stars in the world,” said Brian Robbins, President and CEO of Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon, and Ramsey Naito, President of Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Animation. “With Rihanna’s singular creative appeal and musical talents, there is an enormous opportunity to elevate the cultural touchstone of The Smurfs universe in a way that’s never been done before.”

Based on the characters and works of Peyo, Untitled Smurfs Animated Film is directed by Chris Miller, co-directed by Matt Landon, and produced by Rihanna, Jay Brown, Tyran “Ty-Ty” Smith, and Ryan Harris. Along with starring and producing, Rihanna is also creating and performing original music for the film. Untitled Smurfs Animated Film comes from Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies, in partnership with LAFIG Belgium and IMPS, the company that owns the Smurfs brand.

Veteran Radio Host JEFF SAMMUT Releases New Podcast “Remembering” Celebrating Gord Downie, M*A*S*H, Star Wars, John Lennon + More

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Veteran Radio Host JEFF SAMMUT Releases New Podcast “Remembering” Celebrating Gord Downie, M*A*S*H, Star Wars, John Lennon + More

Who doesn’t love taking a trip down memory lane and reminiscing? If you think back to your youth, there were probably many iconic figures who made a huge impact on you, and wouldn’t it be cool to learn more about what made them tick?

If so, you’re in for a real treat as the 30-year veteran of radio, Jeff Sammut brings you his newly created podcast called, “Remembering with Jeff Sammut,” unlocking all the behind-the-scenes stories of your favourite cultural figures, streaming now on Spotify and Apple.

Remembering kicks off remembering the late, great singer/songwriter and legendary Canadian Rock icon – Gord Downie, the Tragically Hip frontman. This episode will give the listeners an in-depth account of his life and an inside perspective from Gord’s wife, Kaya Usher, who shares many amazing, heartfelt stories.

“Remembering is the podcast dedicated to meaningful conversations with those closely connected with who and what we fondly remember,” says the Sirius XM radio host of Canada Now.” Jeff continues to add, “Guests will walk through conversations, events, venues, years, TV shows, movies, and everything worth remembering. This is the podcast that makes you smile with memories that’ll come flooding back of who or what we are remembering.”

Sammut’s experience and exceptional understanding of what it means to be a strong radio personality who offers humour and curiosity, combined with active listening skills make him the perfect host for Remembering. With nearly 30 years of radio experience, Jeff has worked on all aspects of a radio show from producing, scriptwriting, creative planning and taking the microphone, making him extremely well-equipped to guide you through each guest’s journey.

The Second City Improv Conservatory Program graduate asks in-depth questions to further enhance the conversations throughout each episode: “What was the late singer of The Tragically Hip, Gord Downie, like at home as a husband and father? How was it when Carrie Fisher first walked onto the set of Star Wars? What was it like as a cast member of M*A*S*H to say goodbye to the series? As a close friend of John Lennon’s, what do you think of when you hear his name mentioned?”

Only a select few can answer those questions, and Sammut gets to uncover those truths as he dives into conversations with his respective guests who take the listeners on a journey through those memories.

“I have created a show that I want to listen to. While being a very curious person, my guests invite me to memory lanes that I never thought I’d get to walk down and I’m bringing my listeners with me,” says Sammut.

Remembering With Jeff Samut Schedule:
EPISODE 1: Gord Downie with Kaya Usher (THU APR 13 2023)
EPISODE 2: The Golden Girls with Stan Zimmerman (THU APR 20 2023)
EPISODE 3: Pat Marsden with Don Landry (THU APR 27 2023)
EPISODE 4: Star Wars with Roger Christian (THU MAY 4 2023)
EPISODE 5: Bob Hope with Martha Bolton (THU MAY 11 2023)
EPISODE 6: Tony Fernandez with Jesse Barfield (THU MAY 18 2023)
EPISODE 7: Bob Einstein with John Byner (THU MAY 25 2023)
EPISODE 8: MASH with Loretta Swit (THU JUNE 1 2023)
EPISODE 9: John Lennon with Bob Gruen (THU JUNE 8 2023)
EPISODE 10: Terry Fox with Fred Fox (THU JUNE 15 2023)

Country Pop Singer KATELYN LEHNER Releases “10 Bucks” Single and Video Out Now

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Country Pop Singer KATELYN LEHNER Releases “10 Bucks” Single and Video Out Now

Katelyn Lehner leads us into a new country-pop single by slapping us in the face with clicky hooks, memorable lyrics, and a catchy chorus. The new single “10 Bucks” doesn’t hold any punches when it comes to not taking itself too seriously and, at the same time, manages to touch on a classic subject matter we’ve all experienced: The Breakup.

Hailing from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, the country artist is taking us on a new music career journey that has had her as North Sask Music Zine’s 2022 Artist of the Year alongside opening for acts like Dean Brody, George Canyon, Blue Rodeo, and Tenille Arts. Her ability to meld that classic country and western sound with contemporary pop is effortless, having enough of each genre to please both sides of the fence, like early Taylor Swift, Faith Hill, and Shania Twain.

Lehner’s new country-infused pop single, “10 Bucks” is for those of us that need to express our dislike for our ex at 3 am in a Karaoke Bar after a few beers. And boy, the whole bar will be singing along. It’s infectious in a good way. Even if it’s not your bag, you’ll be foot-tapping along, humming the chorus, and beaming from ear to ear.

Although pop in its roots, it doesn’t shy away from the classic country vibe featuring plenty of lap steel, slide electric guitar, and plucky banjo for country lovers. It rolls along with an upbeat tempo allowing Lehner’s sweet vocals to perfectly match the pace of “10 Bucks,” especially during the catchy-as-heck chorus.

Imma bet ya 10 bucks
He gon call me in a week
Saying that he couldn’t sleep without me
there
Imma bet ya 10 bucks
He’ll be down on his knees
Saying pretty baby please come back to
me
But I’ve been doing okay
And I think we’re both better off this way
Imma bet ya 10 bucks
That he won’t agree
That’s just more money in my pocket.

The “10 Bucks” video doesn’t stop at subtle. It walks right past and into your face with a classically hold-no-bars pop performance. With an entertaining story from a cheating boyfriend to pure pop success. Ending up with the debut of a dress made from actual 10-dollar bills. Not photocopied, not printed fabric, but actual 10-dollar bills. Lehner goes on to explain:

“Originally, we had planned to order in prop money. Turns out it’s not as easy to find Canadian prop money as it is to find American prop money. So, I went out to the ATM and started withdrawing.”

The video took three days to film at locations around Saskatoon, and in only a few short days, the video had over 40,000 views and had been shared over 800 times.

“Creating this music video was one of the most challenging but most fun projects I’ve ever been a part of,” says Lehner. “From the treatment, to locations, to wardrobe, I had a hand in every aspect of this video. I wanted to bring this song to life in a way that was entertaining to the viewer.”

Lehner is not only making waves in her hometown, but folks further afield are turning their musical heads in her direction to see what she does next. The single 10 Bucks shows a fraction of her talent and determination to be a formidable champion of country pop.

Singer-Songwriter Sharron Katz Reinterprets the Adam-and-Eve Tale on “Leaving Eden”

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Singer-Songwriter Sharron Katz Reinterprets the Adam-and-Eve Tale on “Leaving Eden”

Shaking things up and radically diverging from one’s comfort zone requires a steely resolve and a ton of courage, and folk/roots artist Sharron Katz captures that situation’s fear, exhilaration, and grit in her single “Leaving Eden” – available now. It’s inspired by the Biblical tale of Adam and Eve, which Katz began to interpret anew after a seismic life change.

“This song is dedicated to anyone with the courage to travel off the beaten path,” Katz says. “I love the story of Adam and Eve. I see it in a new light and offer up an alternate story.”

“Leaving Eden” is a clean acoustic-and-piano affair with Katz’s clear dulcet tones floating on top. An almost Pearl Jam-inspired intro starts the song with a classic array of piano and heavily strummed guitar before the bass and drums arrive to roll the song along. And then Katz introduces us to a different Eve from the one that has traditionally been painted as the temptress who led Adam astray:

Now some say that Eve never had a choice
But I think that Eve simply found her voice
The apple so tasty – the apple so moist
If an apple meant freedom – she would rejoice

Katz goes on to indirectly ask this question throughout: What human would not want to eat from the tree of knowledge?

The song was inspired by Katz’s move as a divorced woman to Stratford, Ontario from Toronto back in 2015. “I did not know a soul. In fact I had seen Facebook ads for homes going for $200K, which was mind boggling for me,” she recalls. “So off to the Stratty I moved! Oh man, it was scary and to this day I’m still unsure of how I did it.”

But it worked out beautifully. “Seven years later and my life has changed off the charts for better,” she reports, happily. “I met my second hubby, and I have an incredible home, friends, and life.”

This turn for the better made her philosophical about the way life works. “Our purpose in this life is to grow – and this is not something we even have to work at,” she observes. “Life will give us experiences – positive and negative – and we, as the ‘artists,’ will choose how to colour the landscape of our time here on earth.”

“So kudos to Eve, and kudos to Adam in supporting her quest for knowledge,” she adds. “And kudos to us all as we continue our own quest to create our best life.”

The track features a plethora of musical talent, including Tim Smythe on electric guitar, Paul DeLong on drums, Don Baird on keys, and Robbie Patterson taking up bass duty. Katz plays acoustic and takes the full lead on vocals. Her husband Mike McCullough took charge of engineering, with the song produced and mixed by the wife-and-husband duo.

Sharron Katz is a masterful storyteller whose latest album Portrait weaves together stories of love in its darkest depths and brightest light. Her emotive songs portray a transcendence of the heart. Katz is much like Alanis Morissette, fearless in her sharing of human pain and redemption in matters of love. While her topics may sometimes be deep, her melodies are playful and unique, filled with resonant harmonies and beats.

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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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