40 years ago, The Rolling Stones debuted their iconic Tattoo You album, Boston Dynamics are helping them celebrate.
Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road: Official Trailer
Join The Beach Boy’s Brian Wilson on an intimate journey through his legendary career as he reminisces with Rolling Stone editor and longtime friend, Jason Fine. Featuring a new song written and performed by Wilson and interviews with Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, Nick Jonas, Linda Perry, Jim James, Gustavo Dudamel and Al Jardine. Special fan screenings November 17th, in theaters and on demand November 19th.
Sonic Reducers: Bryan Adams, Jon Bon Jovi, Ed Sheeran Get COVID – A Sign To Come For Other Musicians?
Sonic Reducers. 1 topic. 2 music nerds. 5 minutes.
We talk about all the musicians who have been diagnosed with COVID recently, try to predict how the ongoing pandemic will affect the future of touring, and how Led Zeppelin pioneered the bubble concept.
Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock’s Isolated Vocals From “It Takes Two”
I wanna rock right now, and you do, too. “There are many critics and listeners who claim that Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock’s ‘It Takes Two’ is the greatest hip-hop single ever cut,” noted Music critic Stephen Thomas Erlewine of All Music Guide. “It’s hard to disagree with them.”
Singer/Songwriter Mike Vitale Comes “Home” with New Single & Album
Singer/Songwriter Mike Vitale is here to usher you “Home” with the release of his new single, and album — ϕ — both available now.
When it comes to the album, you don’t have to try and say ϕ, you just need to listen to it. In case you’re wondering, though, it means “Phi” — and it’s a beautiful lullaby that leaves you lingering on each hook.
It’s an LP the roots indie musician from LA has been in the process of creating for nearly a decade; a labour of love that began four years ago in Long Beach, Vitale fuses heart and love and musings on a 12-track full-length that finds him yodeling, to enchanting us with wanderlust — inviting us to spin starry circles in lovers lengths.
“The album is called PHI as this is the Greek letter representing the Golden Ratio,” Vitale explains. “It is an irrational number that goes on forever, just like Pi.
“But Pi deals with the circumference of circles,” he continues, “whereas Phi deals with spirals, and can be found in much of life we see around us. The way leaves organize the spread of their leaves for maximum sunlight to accomplish photosynthesis, for example, or the layout of a pinecone or a pineapple, which are also spirals, if you look closely. The Fibonacci sequence is directly related to Phi, as well as platonic solids.
“It is a mystery, written in math, and I adore concepts such as this.”
ϕ follows Mike Vitale’s first full-length acoustic, Idiosyncrasies, which dropped in 2007, and his six-track self-titled album — the latter featuring a full band in 2012 and Vitale taking the show on the road along the West Coast, playing wineries, venues, bars, and colleges. Vitale says the album began from a love story and grew into a collection of chapters of life teachings. While he pursued an Americana vibe on the album, truth be told, he fell in love with simply songwriting and putting out an album that didn’t specify a certain genre.
Self-produced, Vitale’s fingers touched every inch of the songs that wrapped ϕ into the collective it became. “I’ve been teaching myself how to produce music for the past 10 or 12 years,” he explains. “I studied music theory and composition in college, so I am an astute student of music and instrumentation.
“I also have many talented friends who played on this album,” he continues. “And, as a friend of mine said, ‘your songs are only as good as the people playing on them,’ which I believe to be true; I feel that a good producer tries to utilize their strengths in order to highlight the song. The song is king.”
One such example is “Home.” An alternative roots ditty with a subsequent music video that hears Vitale promising, offering, and providing, the song finds our protagonist prepared to be there for ‘her.’
“Somewhat embarrassingly, or probably more accurately, just in time, I wrote the chorus of this song well over ten years ago,” Vitale explains. “However, that is where the song stopped.
“For the life of me, I had nothing more to provide to the contents of its possession,” he continues. “It had no walls, or interior in which to stretch one’s legs, or to relax comfortably on the couch and admire its inner being. It had no kitchen to create soul food. It had no bedroom to make love, and to rest a weary head — let alone two — and so it sat in my creative nexus, forgotten and alone, looking for a mate… No verses. No Pre-chorus. No body. No arms or hands to softly caress the listener. No legs to dance on.”
Even after changing his surroundings, moving from Fullerton, to Anaheim, to Long Beach, he reveals. “Nothing,” he says. “Finally, I moved to Los Angeles, and met a girl who became its muse. She provided inspiration that manifested several verses, and the verses reverberated — not off walls, or roof, or floor, but off of a person.
“People; they are home — more so than any bed in a room, in a floor plan, in a wooden house, on a block, in a neighborhood, in a town or city — could ever be.”
The subsequent music video for “Home” was directed and edited by Vitale, as well; he taught himself how to video edit by watching instructional Youtube videos during the COVID-19 pandemic. “It became an exercise in seeing if I could tell a story with a small amount of footage,” he says. “I had approximately 1.5 minutes worth. Could I make a four-minute music video out of such little footage? I tried my best.”
Beyond the welcome mat of “Home,” each song on ϕ has its own specific story — bookended by these two in particular: “Kathy’s Song,” a love letter to a friend’s mother who lost her battle to ALS, and “Younger Days,” what Vitale refers to as ‘a love letter’ to his life.
“It’s to my friends I have made throughout the years that lead parallel lives to my own,” he shares. “We grow together — yet, sometimes we also grow apart — and our perpendicular intersections of life experience are special. However, nothing is more sacred than the present moment. Now is when we choose to be the best version of ourselves.”
From there, “Time Machine” triumphantly proclaims that we are travelers through time and space, fragile in our bodies, and strong in our ability to move freely within our own memories and to create and abstract our own future, while trakcs “Empty Circle,” “No Vacancy,” and “Gone” all ruminate on the loss of love and confidence at the hands of an aborted relationship.
Also featured is “Running Away From Home,” an anecdote of a second grade Vitale, running away from home to become a Werewolf like his hero, Michael J. Fox in Teen Wolf. The song was originally released in 2015, exclusively on Bandcamp, with proceeds donated to Michael J. Fox Parkinson’s Research Foundation as a one-year-long campaign to raise money for Parkinson’s Research.
Despite the setback in sheer length of time the album took from start to completion, what Vitale provides is an entire book-ended storyboard of life experiences, mashed over beautiful melodies and cozy harmonies. From adorable yodels, to asking life’s most perilous questions and seeking answers, Mike Vitale invites us to push play on an album that lands like a gentle hug to each of us, simply chronicling the simplicity of life.
And it really can be as simple as ϕ.
“Home” and ϕ are available now.
2021 Canada’s Walk Of Fame Inductee BRUCE COCKBURN Releases Career-Spanning GREATEST HITS (1970-2020) On December 3
With 34 previous releases, 13 JUNO wins, two Hall of Fame inductions, countless honorary Doctorates, Officer of The Order of Canada — and new inductee into Canada’s Walk of Fame this year — all spanning a 50+ year career — it’s no small task to encapsulate Bruce Cockburn’s inimitable imprint when it comes to Canadian music and culture. But his newly announced double-album release, Bruce Cockburn Greatest Hits (1970 – 2020), is a good place to start.
Curated by Bruce Cockburn and set for release December 3rd, 2021 via True North Records, this definitive collection meticulously corrals the acclaimed singer/songwriter’s most favoured tracks — from songs that shot to the top of the charts upon release, to long-lauded fan-favourites requested on tour, time and time again.
Expect to settle in for a chronological journey from the legendary artist’s earliest offerings, to today; curated by Cockburn himself, the hand-picked selection of 30 songs revisit works from 1970 to 2020, and are accompanied by exclusive notes from the artist.
“In 1969, when I was feeling the need to record an album of the songs I’d been writing, I had no concept of what that might lead to,” Cockburn shares. “Not unusual for a young person, I guess…
“In some organic way, it felt like it was ‘time.’ The future wasn’t really an issue. It still isn’t. For each of us, there’s a future or there isn’t.
“But looking back over the arc of fifty years of recording, performing, and travel — not to mention, relationships and personal challenges — I can only shake my head and mutter a word of thanks for all of it. Even if I’d been a planner by nature, I doubt I could have predicted how things have gone.
“And they’re still going!”
The release lands ahead of Cockburn’s “2nd Attempt” North American tour for his 50th Anniversary Concert, previously stymied by Covid restrictions.
Bruce Cockburn’s Greatest Hits (1970 – 2020) is available December 3rd, 2021 via True North Records.
Track Listing:
Disc 1
1. Going To The Country (3:16) originally released on Bruce Cockburn, 1970
2. Musical Friends (2:57) originally released on Bruce Cockburn, 1970
3. One Day I Walk (3:08) originally released on High Winds White Sky, 1971
4. Mama Just Wants To Barrelhouse All Night Long (6:26) originally released on Waiting For a Miracle, 1987*
5. All The Diamonds in the World (2:41) originally released on Sand, Salt and Time, 1974
6. Silver Wheels (4:42) originally released on In The Falling Dark, 1976
7. Wondering Where The Lions Are (3:44) originally released on Dancing In The Dragon’s Jaws, 1979
8. Tokyo (3:29) originally released on Humans, 1980
9. Rumours of Glory (5:03) originally released on Humans, 1980
10. The Coldest Night Of The Year (4:26) originally released on Mummy Dust, 1981
11. Wanna Go Walking (2:54) originally released on Inner City Front, 1981
12. The Trouble With Normal (3:37) originally released on The Trouble With Normal, 1983
13. Lovers In A Dangerous Time (4:06) originally released on Stealing Fire, 1984
14. If I Had A Rocket Launcher (4:59) originally released on Stealing Fire, 1984
15. Call It Democracy (3:52) originally released on World of Wonders, 1986
16. People See Through You (3:46) originally released on World of Wonders, 1986
Disc 2
1. Waiting For A Miracle (4:50) originally released on Waiting For A Miracle, 1987
2. Stolen Land (5:22) originally released on Waiting For A Miracle, 1987
3. If A Tree Falls (5:42) originally released on Big Circumstance, 1988
4. A Dream Like Mine (4:55) originally released on Nothing But A Burning Light, 1991
5. Listen For A Laugh (4:06) originally released on Dart To The Heart, 1994
6. Night Train (6:14) originally released on The Charity of Night, 1997
7. Pacing The Cage (4:38) originally released on The Charity of Night, 1997
8. Last Night Of The World (4:52) originally released on Breakfast in New Orleans, Dinner in Timbuktu, 1999
9. Anything Anytime Anywhere (3:35) originally released on Anything Anytime Anywhere, 2002
10. Open (4:03) originally released on You’ve Never Seen Everything, 2003
11. Put it In Your Heart (5:23) originally released on You’ve Never Seen Everything, 2003
12. Different When It Comes To You (2:57) originally released on Life Short Call Now, 2006
13. Call Me Rose (3:16) originally released on Small Source of Comfort, 2011
14. States I’m In (5:41) originally released on Bone on Bone, 2017
* Mama Just Wants To Barrelhouse All Night Long (6:26) was originally released in 1973 on Night Vision but this version is from Waiting for A Miracle, 1987.
Bruce Cockburn 2021/22 Tour Dates:
December 7, 2021 Center for the Arts Grass Valley CA USA
December 8, 2021 Rio Theater Santa Cruz CA USA
December 9, 2021 Freight and Salvage Coffeehouse Berkeley CA USA
December 10, 2021 Freight and Salvage Coffeehouse Berkeley CA USA
December 12, 2021 Soreng Theater Eugene OR USA
December 13, 2021 Tower Theater Bend OR USA
December 14, 2021 Rogue Theater Grants Pass OR USA
December 16, 2021 Aladdin Theater Portland OR USA
December 17, 2021 Aladdin Theater Portland OR USA
December 18, 2021 Bing Crosby Theater Spokane WA USA
December 19, 2021 Neptune Theater Seattle WA USA
February 24, 2022 Higher Ground Burlington VT USA
February 25, 2022 The Egg Albany NY USA
February 26, 2022 Academy Theatre Northampton MA USA
February 27, 2022 The Wilbur Boston MA USA
March 1, 2022 Opera House Waterville ME USA
March 2, 2022 Centre for the Arts Fall River MA USA
March 4, 2022 Ridgefield Playhouse Ridgefield CT USA
March 5, 2022 Newton Theater Newton NJ USA
March 6, 2022 Peter Jay Sharp Theater New York NY USA
March 8, 2022 The Ark Ann Arbour MI USA
March 10, 2022 Old Town School Of Folk Chicago IL USA
March 11, 2022 Old Town School Of Folk Chicago IL USA
March 12, 2022 Barrymore Theater Madison WI USA
March 13, 2022 Englert Theater Iowa City IA USA
April 19, 2022 Showplace Theatre Peterborough ON Canada
April 21, 2022 Centre In The Square Kitchener ON Canada
April 22, 2022 Massey Hall Toronto ON Canada
April 23, 2022 National Arts Centre Ottawa ON Canada
Jazz Songstress FIONA ROSS Sings Across Life’s Emotional Spectrum with ‘Red Flags and High Heels’ Album
The black and white keys on a piano. Heads and tails on a coin. Yin and yang. Just like these opposing halves that create a whole, life would not be complete without both its highs and lows. Multi-award winning contemporary jazz artist Fiona Ross reflects the full emotional spectrum of this thing called life with her highly anticipated new album, Red Flags and High Heels, and its satisfyingly scathing lead single, “You Are Like Poison” — both available now.
With her fifth studio album landing after Ross being named among the 100 Alternative Power Music List for 2020 by shesaid.so, the internationally acclaimed, London-based vocalist, pianist, composer, producer and journalist has garnered experience and expertise to cast a wide net to capture the dark, light and much of what lies between in this personal and very relatable new collection.
“The ‘Red Flags’ represent those things that just don’t sit right with you,” Ross explains. “Although you are not always sure why and you don’t always know what to do about it.” For example, she adds, “The constant analysis. People’s ignorance. Those things you shouldn’t do but do anyway and you have no idea why you did them until after it has all gone wrong.”
Of course, those excruciating lows in life co-exist with and can give way to exhilarating highs, the opposite touchstone, or ‘high heels’, on Ross’s new album. “The ‘High Heels’ represent fun, sex and strength,” she notes. “For many, high heels bring to mind something sexy and playful, while for others they represent power, strength and freedom.”
“You Are Like Poison”, the first single released concurrently with the new album, highlights that duality of life’s highs and lows with Ross’s rapid fire, vocal kiss-off to a painful memory of a bad love playing off of lightning volleys of brass. The seemingly indelible memories of a relationship that went so wrong are ferociously wiped off the table with the empowerment Ross conveys, especially in the soulful, imploring chorus, “Get out of my mind! You are like poison.”
In conjunction with Red Flags and High Heels’ two-sides-of-life theme, rich, powerful brass arrangements and Ross’s expressive piano travel hand in hand throughout the album. “I went to town with brass for this album and fell in love with Dave Boa’s muted trumpet,” recalls Ross. The album also features stellar contributions from saxophonist Loren Hignell, bassist Derek Daley, percussionists Marley Drummond, Warren Woodcraft, Simon Todd, guitarist Gibbi Bettini, backing vocalist, and saxophonist Ashaine White, as well as mastering engineer Nick Watson, with mixing engineered by Warren Woodcraft and Elliot Richardson.
Ross’s other professional pursuit as a journalist and editor also found its way into her new music. “I had also been spending a lot of time researching the history of jazz for my journalism work, and found myself writing a couple of tracks that are inspired by the legacy of jazz, such as ‘More Time’ which is Be Bop inspired,” she says.
Other key tracks include a personal reflection on the good and bad sides of never feeling “Good Enough”, a tribute to Ross’s female role models who’ve grown in grace as they grew older with “When I Get Old” and “The Apple Trees Won’t Grow Anymore”, a deeply moving song inspired by a dream about Ross’s mum, who was a published poet.
“I had this weird dream where there were very grey fields and my Mum kept saying the apple trees won’t grow anymore and there was a weird cheerful melody playing throughout my dream,” Ross remembers. “I didn’t understand it at the time at all. She passed away not long afterwards, during Covid lockdown. In my last album, I wrote a song for my Dad, but for this album, I wrote one not for my Mum but about her and it felt right to reference the apple trees.”
Jazz-packed with major bang for your buck, the 10 studio tracks on Red Flags and High Heels are expanded on with 4 bonus, live recordings that showcase Ross’s character-filled voice and expressive piano alongside her band’s whipcrack tight accompaniment.
“I recorded a few live sessions during the lockdown period but only released them as videos, so I wanted to include them on my new album,” Ross explains, adding, “It’s nice to share some new arrangements of some of my early songs, which I always perform live and always go down well with the crowd!”
Those videos Ross refers to come from The Live Sessions video album she released in September 2020, which highlighted some of her favourite tracks from her four previous studio albums Fierce and Non-Compliant, Black, White and a Little Bit of Grey, Just Me (and sometimes someone else), and A Twist of Blue.
Ross is also a champion for women in the music industry, founding the ground breaking organisation, Women in Jazz Media, which develops and supports initiatives for mentoring and promoting women in jazz music around the world. To that end, Ross has asked women who have inspired her to write her album sleeve notes.
“My last album featured sleeve notes with the legend that is Maxine Gordon – she is a role model and a mentor to me,” notes Ross. “When I was thinking about this album, I thought it would be really incredible to have strong, fierce, and inspirational women who have inspired me, write the sleeve notes for each of my albums from now onwards, with Maxine leading the way. Celine Peterson instantly came to mind and I am absolutely thrilled that she agreed.”
“Being able to connect with a singer and songwriter who can find the strength to share such deeply personal words with us in such a way that makes us feel safe, is rare,” Peterson pens in the accompanying notes. “Red Flags and High Heels is a time capsule in musical creation.”
Red Flags and High Heels is landing in the wake of a plethora of honours for Ross’s previous album Fierce and Non-Compliant. These include Best Jazz Song from the World Songwriting Awards for her song ‘For My Dad’, Outstanding achievement awarded by the Global Music Awards and most recently International female songwriter of the year from the International Singer Songwriters Association.
Additionally, Ross has been featured in a number of publications including Tinnitist, Jazziz, Record World Magazine, Jazz Corner, Ink 19 and Jazz Quarterly and was thrilled to be in the top ten of most played videos recently in Tinnitist. Ross’s song ‘Mistress’ which was recorded live in a stairwell, was selected to be included in the British Library archives for prosperity.
Now, with Red Flags and High Heels, Fiona Ross has opened the door to a deeper dimension of herself and her artistry. As Jazz in Europe says, “To honestly know Fiona Ross is simply, listen to her latest new album ‘Red Flags & High Heels’.”
Red Flags and High Heels, and the lead single “You Are Like Poison,” are both available now.
The Manic Boys and Girls Club are In Session: Toronto Rockers Release “Blacked Out”
Wait, is that a screeching halt to the sonic vibe of 2021? Or have we just “Blacked Out”? Maybe it’s a bit of both, or at least seems that way when you blare the speakers on the debut drop from Canadian Rockers The Manic Boys and Girls Club — available now.
“’Blacked Out’ is a cry for help disguised as an upbeat dance floor banger,” The Manic Boys and Girls Club admits. “We’re lost, overmedicated, depressed and hiding behind bathroom selfies, late nights, and lip gloss.
“Raised strict Catholics, children of immigrant parents, and sent away to live in rural Portugal with their grandmother — who had previously been a nun — The Manic Boys and Girls Club is more than a band,” co-fronts Bela and Fernando Ferrieira explain. “It is an escape from the submissive existence that was reality, an escape from the disposable music packaged for the masses, and an escape for any misfit looking to join the club.”
“Blacked Out” rages out of the gates, unrelenting in its pulsating bass and ineffable synth. The song doesn’t dare you to move; it demands it. It’s the track you find yourself spinning inside under a kaleidoscope of disco ball diamonds. The song you crank to eleven, while you’re dancing with your headphones. It’s the jam that gives you permission to disappear from reality for a moment. To slide into a soundscape far removed from the daily drab of everyday life. The beauty is in its escapism.
A myriad of synth, hammering percussion, catchy riffs and melodic hooks, “Blacked Out” is equally a dance bop as it is an homage to all that worked for the OG indie artists of the early 2ks. Should Dragonette have asked Mother Mother on a date, perhaps they’d spend the back seat of the car producing “Blacked Out,” the super-charged single putting this sibling duo on the map.
As for The Manic Boys and Girls Club’s co-fronts, the pair share equal responsibility to the group: Bela’s haunting vox, balanced with Fernando’s savoury harmony, their dual talent snagged the attention of producer Gavin Brown (Glorious Sons, Billy Talent, Mother Mother), who would go on to produce their EP. “We are pretty stubborn and very opinionated when we work, so the fact that an award-winning producer like Gavin Brown put up with us, and actually saw eye to eye with us on various ideas, feels like a miracle,” the band explains.
The result is a collection of five songs recounting the two loners’ experience touring in a van, as well as relationships, and bad habits. “Every song starts with a lyric and a melody,” they say. “No matter how it is produced, every one of our songs can be a lullaby.
“When we play as a duo, our music is heard as it was initially written.”
For Bela and Fernando, the essence of songwriting comes from growth in the studio. Eternally tweaking, ever adjusting, the songs they bring to the recording session can continue to shapeshift and morph entirely. “The two of us have always agreed that a song is never finished,” they say. “You just choose to stop and record it at a certain point.
“So as we play music, perform, whatever… We continue the development of these songs. Everything keeps growing. A song we recorded months ago may continue to evolve in our rehearsal room, and be performed now sounding pretty different.”
“The obvious limitations of an indie band create a demand for higher creativity in everything we produce,” they continue. “There is nothing to hide behind. Our ideas have to translate in their simplest, low-budget form. Everyone involved is there because they believe in what we are creating. There is a sense of ‘nothing to lose’ when you are an indie band. So, we kind of go for whatever we feel even if an idea seems crazy when we say it out loud.”
It’s the fearlessness of their ideas, and their shared love of risk-taking that lands The Manic Boys and Girls Club in a lane all their own. Traveling down a rock highway and picking up pop and dance hitchhikers along the way encapsulates a sound they’re equally rediscovering, and reimagining.
For those who fell hard for the earliest rock/synth crossovers of the early 2000s, join the club. The Manic Girls and Boys Club. There’s always room for one more misfit.
“Blacked Out” is available now.
Alicia Keys Returns to the Apollo to Perform One Night Only Special for SiriusXM and Pandora
SiriusXM announced today that 15-time GRAMMY Award winning artist Alicia Keys will return to her hometown, New York City, to perform at the world-famous Apollo Theater in Harlem for a special, intimate, and exclusive invitation-only concert for SiriusXM subscribers and Pandora listeners on Thursday, November 11. The special performance in Keys’ hometown is a part of SiriusXM and Pandora’s Small Stage Series.
Alicia Keys’ return to the Apollo will feature Keys in all her glory and musical greatness as she performs her fan favorite hits as well as music from her latest album Alicia and preview all new music from her forthcoming, highly anticipated eighth studio album, including the sultry and timeless new single, “LALA.” This is the first in a limited series of one night only shows Keys will be doing.
“I love the Apollo,” Keys said, “The vibe there is magical. There’s so many songs I can’t wait to play! Everyone has always told me my voice would be perfect to host a radio show, and with my limited SiriusXM Channel, we’re gonna have a ball!”
The performance will air on SiriusXM’s Heart & Soul channel on Tuesday, November 16 at 6:00 pm ET. The concert will also air in its entirety on Alicia Keys’ exclusive SiriusXM channel Alicia Keys Radio via satellite (channel 48) and on the SXM App on Friday, December 10 at 8:00 pm ET and PT.
SiriusXM’s Alicia Keys Radio will feature music from the GRAMMY® Award winner’s career, featuring her biggest hits as well as live performances. Listeners will hear her favorite collaborations, duets and artists Keys has influenced. Artists featured on the channel will include Christina Aguilera, Estelle, H.E.R., Jack White, Janelle Monáe, Jay Z, John Legend, Khalid, Maxwell, Miguel, Usher and many more. Alicia Keys Radio will launch on Tuesday, December 7 and run through Thursday, January 6 on the SXM App. Additionally, Alicia Keys Radio will be available via satellite (ch. 48) on Friday, December 10 through Thursday, December 16.
To maintain the highest public health standards and/or requirements, SiriusXM will adhere to health and safety protocols for the venue, and all state and local health mandates to protect attendees, staff, and artists.
The legendary Apollo Theater—the soul of American culture—plays a vital role in cultivating emerging artists and launching legends. Since its founding the Apollo has served as a center of innovation and a creative catalyst for Harlem, the city of New York, and the world. For more information, visit www.apollotheater.org.
SiriusXM and Pandora are offering a chance to win tickets and a trip to New York City to see Alicia Keys perform at the Apollo Theater on November 11, 2021. SiriusXM subscribers as of 10/06/21 can enter here; Non-subscribers/listeners can enter here; and Pandora listeners can enter for a chance to win tickets only here. No Purchase Necessary. U.S. only, must be at least 18+ to enter. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. Subject to Official Rules. Void where prohibited.
SiriusXM and Pandora’s Small Stage Series features performances with premier artists spanning music genres and styles, and comedy, and held in small iconic venues. SiriusXM and Pandora launched its Small Stage Series in August and to date has announced performances by Brandi Carlile, Coldplay, Dave Matthews, Glass Animals, H.E.R., J Balvin, J. Cole, John Mulaney, Kane Brown, Kenny Chesney, Michael Che, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Shaggy and Twenty One Pilots.
SiriusXM is available to subscribers in their car and on their phone and connected devices at home with the SXM App. Streaming access is included for most subscribers. Go to www.siriusxm.com/ways-to-listen to learn more.
Rod Stewart Extends His Hit Las Vegas Residency Into 11th Year With New 2022 Concerts
Legendary Rockstar Rod Stewart will return to Las Vegas in 2022 for 10 shows of his acclaimed residency “Rod Stewart: The Hits.“, presented in partnership by Caesars Entertainment and Live Nation Las Vegas, at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. “Rod Stewart: The Hits.” will perform select dates May 13 – 21 and September 23 – October 1, 2022.
For more than 10 years, the two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee has delivered an arena-sized concert in an intimate concert experience that’s exclusive to Las Vegas audiences, with no seat more than 145 feet from his majestic stage. Featuring chart-topping hits spanning Stewart’s unparalleled over five-decade career the production remains one of the best-reviewed and must-see shows on the Las Vegas Strip. The hits-packed setlist includes songs like, “You Wear It Well,” “Maggie May,” “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy,” “The First Cut is the Deepest,” “Tonight’s the Night,” “Every Picture Tells A Story,” “Infatuation,” and “Forever Young.” Additionally, on November 12, Stewart will release his highly anticipated new album “The Tears of Hercules” giving fans the opportunity to hear a new song or two for the first time live in concert. In anticipation, fans can watch the video for his first single “One More Time,” and pre-order and save the new album at RodStewart.com.
The 2022 concerts going on sale are:
May: 13, 14, 18, 20, 21
September: 23, 24, 28, 30
October: 1
Fan club presale tickets will be available starting Wednesday, Oct. 20 at 10 a.m. PT through Friday, Oct. 22 at 10 p.m. PT. Citi is the official presale credit card of “Rod Stewart: The Hits.” at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. As such, Citi cardmembers will have access to purchase presale tickets beginning Wednesday, Oct. 20 at 10 a.m. PT through Friday, Oct. 22 at 10 p.m. PT through Citi EntertainmentSM. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.
In addition, Caesars Rewards members, Caesars Entertainment’s loyalty program, as well as Live Nation and Ticketmaster customers will have access to a presale running Thursday, Oct. 21 from 10 a.m. PT through Friday, Oct. 22 at 10 p.m. PT.
Tickets go on sale to the general public starting Saturday, Oct. 23 at 10 a.m. PT. Ticket may be purchased online at ticketmaster.com/rodstewartvegas. Shows are scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
Sir Rod Stewart is one of the best-selling artists in the history of recorded music, with over 250 million records and singles sold worldwide. His signature voice, style and songwriting have transcended all genres of popular music, from rock, folk, soul, R&B, and even the Great American Songbook; making him one of the few stars to enjoy chart-topping albums throughout every decade of his career. He’s earned countless of the industry’s highest awards, among them, two inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the ASCAP Founders Award for songwriting, New York Times bestselling author, Grammy™ Living Legend, and in 2016 he officially became “Sir Rod Stewart” after being knighted at Buckingham Palace for his services to music and charity. For more information visit RodStewart.com and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and his just launched TikTok.
Since its premiere in August of 2011, “Rod Stewart: The Hits.” has remained one of the best-reviewed and must-see shows on the Las Vegas Strip.