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5 TOP DESIGNER JOB SKILLS YOU MUST HAVE

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At growing Fields of 2020 Web design and Web development are playing major Roles. This is a Profession on which most of the organizations and companies are depending on these days in their online presence. People with this skill are very high demanding these days. This is not the kind of trend that ends

There is something you must know in order to succeed in the profession. Whether you are getting started as a web designer or web developer or you are just locating a good profession for your career. If you hope to be successful in this industry you will need these key skills.

Following are the Skills you will be needing for your repertoire

  1. HTML
  2. CSS
  3. JAVASCRIPT / AJAX
  4. PHP, ASP, JAVA, PERL OR C++
  5. SEO

HTML

Hypertext Markup Language is the basis of how a website is built. This is one of the most important things a web designer or web developer can learn, which is why you are one of the first things you will learn. Even if you plan to use WYSIWYG (which means what you see is what you get), or knowing CMS, HTML for most of your career will help you Understanding how those tools work and giving you so much control over yourself works. This knowledge will also ensure that if you need to work outside these editors, you have the ability to do so.

Today, the professional working on the web has a solid understanding of HTML. Even if they don’t use it in their usual tasks, they understand this basic markup language.

CSS

While HTML dictates the structure of sites, cascading style sheets handle their visual appearance. As such, CSS is another important tool that web designers, especially designers and front-end developers, must learn from Training Connection.

For many web professionals, CSS is learned along with HTML since both these languages are really a mix that forms the basis of the structure and style of any web page.

JavaScript and Ajax

JavaScript is one of the most important elements of a website, Developers should Expert JavaScript language before learning any other languages, especially how to create 3 layers of web design with HTML and CSS Talks

If you are a web designer and if you are not doing front-end development and more you don’t need to learn JavaScript, it is more than better to have a basic understanding of JavaScript. You should learn JavaScript because it plays a big role in many ​websites and web applications today.

PHP, ASP, JAVA, PERL OR C++

You need to learn at least one or two programming languages to learn program webpages. PHP is easily the leader on the web today, partly because it is an open-source language that a strong community accepts. If you select only one language to learn, it should be PHP. How many resources you will find online for PHP will be very helpful to you.

You don’t need to learn the programming language IF you are a web designer “other than HTML, which is a markup language, and not considered as a pure programming language”. Web developers should learn at least one and the more you know, the more job and flexible you will be.

Want to make yourself extremely valuable? Look for languages that are still in demand, but which many are not following today. If you qualify in those languages, you will know that many career opportunities will not be available for this skill, but it is very difficult to fulfill those that are available, meaning you will be a premium asset.

SEO

Search engine optimization, or SEO, is useful for anyone who creates a website. Many factors influence the site’s ranking in search engines, from the content of the site to its internal links, download speed and performance, and its mobile-friendliness. These are all factors that web designers should keep in mind and they know how to use a site to make it more attractive to engines and more accessible to users.

Both web designers and web developers will have to experiment again if they know the basics of SEO. Even if the strict application of this skill is left to marketing professionals, knowing the basics of SEO is a good feather in your hat.

 

YES Announces Select Spring Tour Dates To Be Joined By Alan Parsons Live Project

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Prog rock pioneers and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees YES have announced a run of spring U.S. headline tour dates March 19-25 leading into their annual Cruise to the Edge (March 27-April 1) sailing out of Miami. At shows in Florida and South Carolina, the band will perform their classic hits and be joined by the Alan Parsons Live Project.

YES is Steve Howe (guitar-joined 1970), Alan White (drums since 1972), Geoff Downes (keyboards; first joined in 1980), Jon Davison (vocals since 2011) and Billy Sherwood (guitar/keyboards in the 1990s and the late Chris Squire’s choice to take over bass/vocals in 2015), with Jay Schellen on additional drums.

YES continues to deliver dynamic and unforgettable performances full of passion and musical virtuosity, with songs that expanded the boundaries of rock. Below is critical praise from last year’s North American tour.

Catch YES on tour at these dates:
THU 3/19 North Charleston, SC North Charleston PAC
SUN 3/22 Clearwater, FL Ruth Eckerd Hall
TUE 3/24 Jacksonville, FL Florida Theatre
WED 3/25 Ft. Lauderdale, FL Broward Center

Founded in 1968 by the late Chris Squire and Jon Anderson, Grammy-award winning recording artists YES has created some of the most important and influential music in rock history, such as iconic pieces “Roundabout,” “Close to the Edge,” “I’ve Seen All Good People,” “Owner of a Lonely Heart,” “Starship Trooper,” and countless others. The 2017 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees’albums, including Fragile, Close to the Edge, Tales from Topographic Oceans, Relayer, Going For the One and 90125, have been certified multi-platinum, double-platinum, platinum, and more by the RIAA, and have sold over 50 million records total during the band’s long and successful career that has so far spanned over five decades. In 2018, the band triumphed with their acclaimed and hugely successful #YES50: Celebrating 50 Years of YES tour. In the summer of 2019, the band is headlining their “The Royal Affair Tour” in North America. This must-see best-of-British-rock show also features Asia with the return of founding member Steve Howe in a special performance, John Lodge of The Moody Blues, and Carl Palmer’s ELP Legacy with guest vocals by Arthur Brown. Among the world’s most influential, ground-breaking, and respected progressive rock bands, YES continue creating masterful music that inspires musicians, fans and music lovers around the world.

Daryl Hall & John Oates Announce Massive 2020 Summer Tour Special Guests Squeeze And KT Tunstall

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After selling out their upcoming February 28 performance at NYC’s Madison Square Garden in short order, Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Daryl Hall & John Oates have announced a 32-date North American summer tour with Squeeze and KT Tunstall. Produced by Live Nation, the latest tour by the best-selling duo of all-time will kick off this May at the famous Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, CA and make stops in Toronto, Chicago, Atlanta and more before wrapping September 2 at Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion in New Hampshire.

Daryl Hall & John Oates are legends who continue to inspire today’s musical trailblazers. Their influence on multiple generations of musicians and songwriters is perhaps best summarized by SPIN who claimed “Hall and Oates are the new Velvet Underground.” On-the-record fans include: Cameron Crowe, Mark Ronson, Questlove, Adam Sandler, John Mayer, Booker T. Jones, Rob Thomas, Brandon Flowers, Amos Lee, Ben Gibbard and Nick Lowe.

The international multi-platinum-selling group has sold more albums than any other duo in music history. 1973’s Atlantic debut Abandoned Luncheonette and 1974’s Todd Rundgren-produced War Babies kicked off a record-breaking career that yielded six consecutive multi-platinum albums: Bigger Than Both of Us (1976), Voices (1980), Private Eyes (1981), H2O (1982), the greatest hits collection Rock N Soul, Part 1 (1983) and Big Bam Boom (1984).

The duo’s collection of No. 1 singles include “Rich Girl” (Also No. 1 R&B charts), “Kiss on My List,” “Private Eyes,” “I Can’t Go For That (No Can Do)” (No. 1 R&B), “Maneater” and “Out of Touch.” Their Top 10 singles include “She’s Gone” (No. 1 R&B), “Sara Smile,” “One on One,” “You Make My Dreams,” “Say it Isn’t So,” “Everything Your Heart Desires,” “Family Man,” “Adult Education,” “Did It In A Minute” and “Method of Modern Love.” In 1987, the RIAA recognized Daryl Hall & John Oates as the number-one selling duo in music history, a record they hold to this day.

In 2003, the legendary duo was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. In 2008, they were honored at BMI’s Pop Awards with the Icon Award, and in 2014, they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 2016, they together received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

The duo has recently toured with Tears For Fears, Train, Allen Stone and more. Watch Daryl Hall’s and John Oates’ lively performance of “Maneater” from Daryl Hall And John Oates: Live in Dublin:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzbDhc3QBwU

Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford have been compared to Lennon and McCartney since “Take Me I’m Yours,” their first release in 1978, blasted the band into the forefront of the UK music scene. The legendary duo have since written all of their hits as well as recorded 15 studio albums, 14 compilation albums, four live albums, one extended play and 48 singles. Following their hits including “Tempted,” “Black Coffee in Bed,” “Hourglass,” “Cool For Cats”, “Up The Junction” and “Pulling Mussels From The Shell,” they established themselves as two of the most prolific songwriters of their time with each amassing a wealth of melody-rich earworms over the past four decades as both Squeeze and solo artists. They have also received an Ivor Novello award for Outstanding Contribution to British Music, the Nordoff-Robbins Icon Award and the Mojo Icon Award.

Singer-songwriter, KT Tunstall enchants and engages with every song, and that’s why she continues to resonate not only among fans, but throughout pop culture at large. Scotland born and now Los Angeles based, KT Tunstall emerged with her 2004 classic debut Eye To The Telescope spawning such international hits as “Black Horse and the Cherry Tree” and “Suddenly I See”, which won the Ivor Novello Award for Best Song in 2006. That same year she won her first BRIT Award for Best British Female Artist, and earned Grammy and Mercury Prize nominations in 2007. KT has released six albums internationally, to date: Eye to the Telescope (2004), Drastic Fantastic (2007), Tiger Suit (2010), Invisible Empire // Crescent Moon (2013), KIN (2016) and WAX (2018), cementing her reputation as a major recording talent, as well as a mesmerizing live artist.

Daryl Hall & John Oates 2020 North American Tour Dates
February 26 – Giant Center – Hershey, PA *
February 28 – Madison Square Garden – New York City, NY *^
March 21 – Fantasy Springs Resort – Indio, CA
March 27 – Neal S. Blaisdell Center – Honolulu, HI
March 29 – Maui Arts & Cultural Center – Kahului, HI
May 15 – Foxwoods – Mashantucket, CT
May 16 – Foxwoods – Mashantucket, CT
May 23 – the Mann at Fairmount Park – Philadelphia, PA * =
May 29 – Hollywood Bowl – Los Angeles, CA *^
May 31 – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre – Chula Vista, CA *^
June 3 – Theater of the Clouds at Moda Center – Portland, OR *^
June 5 – White River Amphitheatre – Auburn, WA *^
June 7 – Toyota Amphitheatre – Wheatland, CA *^
June 10 – Shoreline Amphitheatre – Mountain View, CA *^
June 12 – Ak-Chin Pavilion – Phoenix, AZ *^
June 14 – Pepsi Center – Denver, CO *^
June 17 – Dickies Arena – Fort Worth, TX *^
June 19 – Germania Insurance Amphitheater – Austin, TX *^
June 21 – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion – Houston, TX *^
July 10 – Budweiser Stage – Toronto, ON *^
July 12 – Riverbend Music Center– Cincinnati, OH *^
July 14 – Blossom Music Center – Cleveland, OH *^
July 16 – Xcel Energy Center– St. Paul, MN *^
July 18 – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater – Chicago, IL *^
July 20 – DTE Energy Music Theatre – Detroit, MI *^
July 22 – Ruoff Music Center – Noblesville, IN *^
July 24 – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater – St. Louis, MO *^
July 26 – American Family Insurance Amphitheater – Milwaukee, WI *^
July 28 – S&T Bank Music Park – Pittsburgh, PA *^
July 30 – St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview – Syracuse, NY *^
August 13 – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre – Atlanta, GA *^
August 15 – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre – Tampa, FL *^
August 18 – PNC Music Pavilion – Charlotte, NC *^
August 20 – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater – Virginia Beach, VA *^
August 22 – Merriweather Post Pavilion – Columbia, MD *^
August 25 – Northwell Health at Jones Beach – Wantagh, NY*^
August 27 – PNC Bank Arts Center – Holmdel, NJ*^
August 29 – Xfinity Center – Mansfield, MA *^
August 31 – Saratoga Performing Arts Center – Saratoga Springs, NY *^
September 2 – Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion – Gilford, NH *^
* w/ Squeeze
^ w/ KT Tunstall

Sarah Slean and Hawksley Workman Set To Release New EP This February, Announce Ontario Tour

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TORONTO, ON – JANUARY 21, 2020 – For the first time, Sarah Slean and Hawksley Workman are set to share the stage, performing together from their musical repertoires. “A Musical Evening with Sarah Slean and Hawksley Workman” tour will commence on February 27th and is sure to be filled with unforgettable music, soaring voices, and plenty of storytelling from their 20 years of friendship. See below for further details.

Prior to the tour, the duo is slated to release an EP of newly recorded material, including a brand new single written by Slean and Workman called “Wound You”.

Created by two of Canada’s most original musical voices, “Wound You” is about taking life’s inevitable difficulty in stride and greeting it without resistance. It suggests that the world is meant to break us, and perhaps this is even the aim or necessary lesson of the earth experience. The lyrics conclude that our brokenness is our strength. That it is not just the defining feature of our humanity, but also the key to the evolution of our consciousness.

For this new album, Slean and Workman collaborated like two old eccentric midwives… they talked for hours, absorbed and wrangled each other’s energy, took the temperature of the other’s soul and then got to work with tools and potions gathered from 20 years of music-making and thinking about music-making. It’s part creative fireworks, part intellectual sparring match, part seance, part sibling spat. In some incarnation, these two surely shared a womb. Stay tuned for more info on the new EP!

Sarah Slean is a composer, songwriter, arranger, and unique artistic force. Over the course of her 20 year career, she has made eleven albums, toured internationally, starred in short films and a movie musical, published two volumes of poetry, held exhibitions of her paintings, composed for chamber and symphonic ensembles and shared the stage with ten of the country’s leading orchestras. She has been nominated for three Junos and two Geminis, was recently awarded a Fleck Fellowship, and is a 2018 alumna of the prestigious Canadian Film Centre Film Scoring Residency. Sarah regularly premieres works by renowned contemporary composers (including a new release with Symphony Nova Scotia), and is currently working on music for the stage adaptation of the award-winning film “Maudie”.

Hawksley Workman is a Two-time JUNO Award-winning singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. A staple of the Canadian music and arts scene for over 20 years, Workman boasts a catalogue of 16 releases, showcasing his now signature blend of anthemic folk and show-stopping vocals. Hawksley’s touring career has seen him play over a thousand shows worldwide. He’s headlined prestigious venues like Massey Hall in Toronto and The Olympia in Paris.

A MUSICAL EVENING WITH SARAH SLEAN AND HAWKSLEY WORKMAN
Thursday, February 27, 2020 – Markham, ON – Markham Theatre for Performing Arts
Friday, February 28, 2020 – Brampton, ON – Rose Studio Theatre
Saturday, February 29, 2020 – North Bay, ON – Capitol Centre
Sunday, March 1, 2020 – Guelph, ON – River Run Centre
Wednesday, March 4, 2020 – St. Catharines, ON – FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre
Friday, March 6, 2020 – Huntsville, ON – Algonquin Theatre
Saturday, March 7, 2020 – Meaford, ON – Meaford Hall Arts & Cultural Centre
Friday, March 13, 2020 – Ottawa, ON – Shenkman Hall
Saturday, March 14, 2020 – Kingston, ON – Grand Theatre

Hunter S. Thompson’s BBC Omnibus Doc From 1978

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BBC program Omnibus features Nigel Finch’s 50-minute 1978 documentary of Hunter S. Thompson and Ralph Steadman, with cameos by John Dean, Brian Doyle, Bill Murray, and Ray Romano.

5 Excellent Music Schools and College in Canada

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If you’re interested in pursuing music education, there is a wide range of schools and universities available. Their programs vary from institution to institution, yet most of those presented here are part of top ten. The first thing that you should be doing as a music student is look up the university’s entry requirements.

After you confirm that your application will be considered (nobody wants to work for no good reason), go ahead and look up the school’s schedule, environment, body of professors and students, etc. After your requirements are checked is when the college’s features should become a priority. So, if you’re set and ready to check out the coolest places for music majors, here is our list. Don’t forget to let us know what you think! Please comment below if you have other cool tips and tricks that we should be informed about.

  1. The Toronto Royal Conservatory of Music

Whoever hasn’t heard of the Toronto Royal Conservatory yet knows nothing about the Canadian music education. Ranking top in every single list, it is one of the best school that Canada has ever seen. It is located in Toronto, and its alumni include Glenn Gould and Jon Vickers. The professors are more than authentic and highly educated, the students are free to express themselves in every way, and the school’s internal structure puts it in top ten Canadian schools. That is because at Toronto Conservatory, you can study anything from acting to dance and music!

Mostly recommended for: students who love live performances, hard-work, intensive training, and most of all, are dedicated to becoming excellent.

  1. Banff Centre or Arts and Creativity

The Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity (Banff, AB) was founded in 1933 and is an organization that teaches students how to reach extraordinary music abilities while developing their creativity. At its root, the school started with a single drama class but has grown to be a leading organization in music, culture, dance, and the arts in general. The Rockies are close, the campus is inspiring, and the people around you are simply amazing.

Mostly recommended for: students who want to develop creativity but also pursue music education.

  1. Victoria Conservatory of Music

One of Canada’s most advanced schools, Victoria Conservatory of Music trains talented artists to become real professionals and enter the job market. It offers education in many domains and instruments, so this could be your chance to develop some qualities better than others. More than that, Canadian Edubirdie writes essays for money, so in case you need any type of help, other students are available for you online! The school’s programs areas include classical, contemporary, tech and creativity, therapy, early childhood, as well as postsecondary. Go and see for yourself!

  1. Queen’s School of Music

Founded in 1945 and located in Kingston, Ontario, Queen’s School of Music focuses on those artists who want to become more than great at their jobs. They train artists who later go on to be top favorite artists in every pop culture conversation. Some of their alumni include Nick Adams and Hamza Bangash, as well as Keith Bennie. Isn’t it so interesting that this school produces so many hit-makers? Maybe. And I’m not sure how they’re doing it, but they have incredibly good results all year long. So, move to this cool town to experience the music in its entirety!

  1. Yale School of Music

I have no introductions for Yale, since everyone already knows about it. However, I can tell you that this legendary school trains some of the top music leaders in the country. Yale School of Music, even if less popular than Yale’s other branches, produces many successful artists; two of their alumni body include Michael Daugherty and Matt Brubeck. It is located, as you might know, in New Haven, Connecticut, and it is fairly close to New York City, for those interested. But how does this relate back to Canada? Yale is seriously thinking of expanding abroad and Canada might be exactly what it needs!

Conclusion

Now that you’ve checked out our list, ensure that you check each one of the university requirements before applying. You must be eligible in order to be considered so that’s pretty important. Also, make sure that your resume looks sharp and your grades are high. In the end, these colleges will only accept students who strive for perfection, nothing less.

I know this aforementioned list might be a little bit intimidating, but I can promise you: whatever you set your mind to, you can conquer. All you need to do is desire it from the bottom of your heart. With that being said, I will conclude today’s topic by saying good luck, and keep your head high! You got this!

<Author Bio>

Joshua Robinson is a creative writer and thinker. His passion for the arts led him to Morocco, where he studies tapestries. Joshua’s main goal is becoming a web designer and travel the world.

How to Get More Likes On Instagram: Expert Tips

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A video-sharing social networking service, also known as Instagram, is an interesting platform in so many ways. This is a photo-based service that allows users to upload not only images but short videos too. Photos (single or multiple) and video clips can be edited with filters, additionally grouped with hashtags and location marks, and shared publicly or with pre-approved accounts only. 

Creators can interact with other users (followers) in comments and direct messages, but the most important thing on Instagram was and still is – “like”. Speaking of likes, besides these basic options, users can also organize campaigns or contests by using https://howsociable.com/instagram-likes-app/, with appropriate giveaways usually to promote a brand, product or to increase the number of likes and followers. 

It sounds so simple, almost innocent, right? Well, with social media, it hardly ever is.

Instagram was created in 2010 and since then, it reached more than 1 billion active monthly users (71% under the age of 35), which makes it the second most engaged social network. The average user spends around 53 minutes per day following their favorite influencers’ and brands’ activities. These numbers are the solid ground for many business opportunities, so it’s hardly a surprise that over 70% of US businesses think that using this particular service for promotion is a good business decision.

Undoubtedly, Instagram can have a significant impact on a buyer’s purchase. 80% of users will show interest and decide to buy while browsing the feed. For many, the secret of Instagram’s popularity and success lies in advanced video editing and extreme photoshopping of images.  Surprisingly or not, it’s more about the subtle relationship between engagement and visibility.

Instagram engagement represents the follower’s reactions to content, and it can be in the form of likes, comments, and shares. Humans are visual creatures, so it’s only natural to expect a lot of engagement on the visual-based platform. Concerning the content, the variety in types makes it an ideal service for creativity through photos, stories, live videos, videos, and IGTV App. As a result of the constant, carefully planned engagement, the creators will be awarded for it with the increased followers’ activity.

However, even with the most dedicated engagement, some creators are not able to achieve a satisfactory growth on their accounts, for two main reasons. First, the same as most platforms these days, Instagram has algorithms. To beat them, creators have to keep in mind that connecting with the audience and other creators, choosing the right time to post and keeping the posts interesting and visually recognizable are the most critical factors. Second, and probably the hardest thing to accomplish is to find a unique style. Charm and wittiness might not be everyone’s characteristics, but civilized behavior and kindness can be. Finding what makes you, as a creator, relatable to others is the key to gain more followers. 

 If the creator doesn’t want to spend too much time analyzing and theorizing, let’s say it out loud: “It’s all about likes.” Yes, likes will keep the feed going, and both creators and algorithms enjoy “seeing” them. 

The question that is on many lips is, do they still matter after Instagram’s experiment with hidden likes? Of course, they are probably even more important than ever, as according to statistics, followers are clicking it less than before.

So, what can be done, practically, to increase their number?

  • Polish your photos

Dedicated Instagramers will carefully plan their photo sessions. No, it doesn’t mean that they have to hang from the cliff for a “good” photo. For beginners, choosing the photogenic scenery, interesting subject or theme, and learning how to use editing Apps will be more than sufficient. The posting schedule should be logical, connected to the previous and following “stories” and photos should always have the same quality. Editing is a matter of preference, with so many available applications and programs.

  • Choose your hashtags carefully

Hashtags are probably more important on Instagram than on any other platform. Their purpose is to help creators to target the right group of people, demographically speaking, meaning hashtags should enable them to collect more likes in a short period of time.

To make the most of it, the wise thing would be to search for the most popular ones if it is an event within the niche. For specific campaigns, hashtags should be specially created to correlate with the theme.

Modesty is the right policy in this case. Too many hashtags can be counter-productive.

  • Think before you tag other accounts

Why? Because different people have different interests. It’s acceptable to tag people or businesses connected with a particular subject. Most people appreciate it when they are recognized, so they will probably respond with like, even if its not their niche. However, too many “wrong” tags can sometimes initiate an unpleasant reaction.

  • Don’t forget the geotag

Location is important for Instagram, almost as much as it is for the real estate market. Indicating your location can bring a significant number of likes from people who are in some way connected to that area. Furthermore, it’s really easy to do it, just by choosing the “Add Location” option. 

  • Join groups

Believe it or not, Instagram creators support and help each other, with likes and comments. These groups usually have some ground rules, which are simple and easy to follow.

Being an Instagramer is mostly about your goals and expectations. You’ve heard of famous influencers and their incomes, for sure. But, unfortunately, that isn’t everybody’s destiny on Instagram. 

There is another issue that should be more important than any like or income. Activity on social media platforms comes with a certain influence and responsibility toward others and toward ourselves, as well.

Scandals, controversies, fake accounts, and photoshopped locations are just a few of many ways people can be tricked on Instagram, and both followers and creators should be aware of this and treat each other with respect. This means that we should keep enjoying Instagram, but always think before we like something because likes can give credibility to undeserving people.

Janet Jackson Announces Black Diamond World Tour

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Miss Janet Jackson kicks off her Black Diamond World Tour this summer to arenas across North America. The outing will feature an all-new production featuring new music from her highly anticipated, forthcoming album “Black Diamond”, set for release this year. Performing songs from her 12 multi-platinum albums including a special performance of Rhythm Nation 1814, which recently marked its 30th Anniversary.

Produced by Live Nation, the tour kicks off June 24th in Miami and will visit major cities across the U.S. and Canada including Atlanta, Philadelphia, Toronto, Dallas, and many more. The run will also feature shows at New York’s legendary Madison Square Garden and STAPLES Center in Los Angeles. European dates and the rest of the world soon to be announced. Full routing can be found below. Tickets go on sale to the general public starting Thursday, February 13th at LiveNation.com.

Janet Jackson is one of the most influential entertainers of the modern era. Her music has won her five GRAMMY® Awards, two Emmy Nominations, a Golden Globe Award and a nomination for an Academy Award along with dozens of American Music Awards, MTV Video Music Awards and Billboard Music Awards. She has received accolades as an actress as well including the NAACP Best Supporting Actor award. Janet, a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, is also a published author, dancer, businessperson, philanthropist, in addition to being one of the biggest-selling artists in popular music history. With sales of over 185 million records worldwide, Janet Jackson stands as one of the best-selling artists of all time with a string of hits that have left an indelible impression on pop culture. Her music and artistry opened doors through which other top artists have followed, many acknowledging her impact on their musical perceptions.

BLACK DIAMOND TOUR 2020 DATES:
Wednesday, June 24, 2020 Miami, FL American Airlines Arena
Friday, June 26, 2020 Orlando, FL Amway Center
Saturday, June 27, 2020 Tampa, FL Amalie Arena
Monday, June 29, 2020 Atlanta, GA State Farm Arena
Wednesday, July 1, 2020 Nashville, TN Bridgestone Arena
Friday, July 3, 2020 New Orleans, LA Essence Festival
Sunday, July 5, 2020 Greensboro, NC Greensboro Coliseum Complex
Tuesday, July 7, 2020 Washington, DC Capital One Arena
Thursday, July 9, 2020 Philadelphia, PA Wells Fargo Center
Friday, July 10, 2020 Pittsburgh, PA PPG Paints Arena
Sunday, July 12, 2020 Newark, NJ Prudential Center
Tuesday, July 14, 2020 New York, NY Madison Square Garden
Friday, July 17, 2020 Mashantucket, CT The Grand Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino
Saturday, July 18, 2020 Boston, MA TD Garden
Tuesday, July 21, 2020 Buffalo, NY KeyBank Center
Wednesday, July 22, 2020 Toronto, ON Scotiabank Arena
Friday, July 24, 2020 Detroit, MI Little Caesars Arena
Saturday, July 25, 2020 Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati Music Festival
Monday, July 27, 2020 Chicago, IL United Center
Tuesday, July 28, 2020 Cleveland, OH Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse
Friday, July 31, 2020 St Louis, MO Enterprise Center
Saturday, August 1, 2020 Louisville, KY KFC Yum! Center
Monday, August 3, 2020 Dallas, TX American Airlines Center
Wednesday, August 5, 2020 Houston, TX Toyota Center
Friday, August 7, 2020 San Antonio, TX AT&T Center
Sunday, August 9, 2020 Phoenix, AZ Gila River Arena
Monday, August 10, 2020 San Diego, CA Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl San Diego State University
Wednesday, August 12, 2020 Los Angeles, CA STAPLES Center
Saturday, August 15, 2020 Anaheim, CA Honda Center
Monday, August 17, 2020 Sacramento, CA Golden 1 Center
Tuesday, August 18, 2020 San Jose, CA SAP Center at San Jose
Thursday, August 20, 2020 Portland, OR Moda Center
Saturday, August 22, 2020 Vancouver, BC Rogers Arena
Sunday, August 23, 2020 Tacoma, WA Tacoma Dome

Watch Geddy Lee, Neil Peart and Alex Lifeson of Rush Get Drunk And Have Dinner Back In 2010

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This video? Oh, it’s just Geddy Lee, Neil Peart and Alex Lifeson, the members of Rush gathering together for a meal at a Canadian hunting lodge in 2010.

New Pearl Jam Album, Gigaton, Available Friday, March 27

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Pearl Jam will release their much-anticipated eleventh studio album, Gigaton, on March 27, 2020 in North America. Produced by Josh Evans and Pearl Jam, Gigaton marks the band’s first studio album since GRAMMY award-winning Lightning Bolt, which was released on October 15, 2013.

Gigaton is available for pre-order now at www.pearljam.com. The first single, “Dance of the Clairvoyants”, will be released in the coming weeks.

“Making this record was a long journey,” explains Mike McCready. “It was emotionally dark and confusing at times, but also an exciting and experimental road map to musical redemption. Collaborating with my bandmates on Gigaton ultimately gave me greater love, awareness and knowledge of the need for human connection in these times.”

Gigaton’s cover features Canadian photographer, filmmaker, and marine biologist Paul Nicklen’s photo “Ice Waterfall.” Taken in Svalbard, Norway, this image features the Nordaustlandet ice cap gushing high volumes of meltwater.

In support of Gigaton, Pearl Jam will embark on their first leg of North American tour dates in March and April. The 16-date tour kicks-off on March 18 in Toronto and wraps with a two-date stint in Oakland April 18-19. Full tour dates follow.

Pearl Jam’s North American tour is in addition to the band’s previously announced European summer tour. Canadian dates below and full itinerary and details available online at: pearljam.com/tour.

Pearl Jam Spring 2020 Canadian Tour Dates

DATE CITY VENUE
March 18 Toronto, ON Scotiabank Arena
March 20 Ottawa, ON Canadian Tire Centre
March 22 Quebec City, QC Videotron Centre
March 24 Hamilton, ON FirstOntario Centre

 

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