Men at Work’s Australian anthem Down Under is one of the happiest, upbeat songs of all time. But that didn’t stop metalhead Leo Moracchioli from transforming it into a headbanger worthy of the devil’s horns.
Billie Eilish: Same Interview, The Third Year
Vanity Fair has time capsuled Billie Eilish’s responses to the same questions for the last three years and tracked the almost-18-year-old’s swift rise to pop super stardom. From the Grammy-nominated debut studio album ‘When we all fall asleep, where do we go?’ to her third world tour, see how Billie’s changed much more than her hair color.
Top winter holiday locations in the US
Going for a winter holiday is always a good thing to do, especially if there is excess money to explore a new place. There are lots of places around the world that one could visit during winter, but it is always advisable for everyone planning a winter trip to plan well. Planning means that one must have research on places that one is planning how, when and where to visit. Researching on places to visit will go a long way especially if one is choosing a place that one has never been before. The best way to research is by asking people that have been to your proposed destination. Another good way is to search online. Do you know that a lot of tourists love to visit the US during winter? The US is a perfect location for a winter trip for so many reasons that include numerous places to visit, good security system, good transportation system, and loving people that are willing to accommodate visitors. There are thousands of places to visit in the United States thus try as much as possible to research places that you would love to visit before leaving your own country to reduce stress. There are various towns and cities that one could visit during winter to have a great time. Although winter could be extremely bad in some parts of the USA, that doesn’t stop one from having fun. Always have it at the back of your mind that the best way to have a great time in the USA is by exploring the various landmarks and sightseeing locations. If you eventually visit the United States below are some of the best winter locations to explore;
Alaska – this is a good destination to consider while visiting the US for a winter vacation. Although Alaska is the coldest state in the US and the weather could be extremely bad during winter, but there are interesting winter activities that do take place that one could enjoy while in the beautiful state of Alaska. There are lots of warm spots that will make Alaska a good destination for a winter vacation. There are lots of cities and towns to explore in the state of Alaska if one is willing to enjoy one’s vacation. Try to visit some of the restaurants around to try various America foods as well as other foreign dishes. Try to visit some of the historical museums, art museums, and other places that will make your trip a fulfilled one. There are various events that do take place in Alaska during winter, and these are good events that will entertain you, thus try as much as possible to attend some of the events. You can also participate in some of the various winter activities especially the Winter Games. Alaska is a perfect place to take pictures during winter as the state looks more beautiful during the winter season.
South Carolina – this is another beautiful location that one could consider while visiting the US for a winter vacation. There are lots of beautiful places to explore in South Carolina that will make one’s trip a memorable one. There are great hotels, beautiful parks, good restaurants, and other beautiful places that one could explore. If you are a lover of hiking then you should consider visiting South Carolina because there are lots of hiking places. Winter in South Carolina is not always bad making it a suitable place to pick as one’s winter vacation destination. To enjoy South Carolina, try to explore some of the top cities and towns because you will find a lot of interesting things about them. There is always an event going on, no matter when you visit South Carolina in winter. It is a good place to be with one’s family because every member of the family will have good time in this state. There will be a lot of great times when you visit therefore try as much as possible to go with your camera because this will go a long way in saving interesting moments.
You will need an ESTA Visa application if you are planning to visit the United States for a winter vacation. It is also important that you Check my ESTA status online to know if you are eligible for an ESTA.
California – this is another amazing place to pick as one’s winter vacation destination because of the various cities and towns that have one or two things to offer tourists. There are lots of warm spots in California that will make your trip during winter a satisfactory one. How your vacation will go will be determined by how well you could explore the various cities present. To enjoy your Winter vacation in California, it is important that you visit some of the best restaurants to eat good foods and meet new people.
Blue Rodeo Announces Ontario Tour Dates For 2020
Warner Music Canada recording artist Blue Rodeo announced today additional tour dates in St. Catharines on Friday, February 7th at the Meridian Centre, Saturday, February 8 at Budweiser Gardens in London, Friday, February 21 at FirstOntario Concert Hall in Hamilton and Saturday, April 4 at Leon’s Centre in Kingston. Fans will want to join Blue Rodeo for this very special evening of music. Tickets go on-sale Friday, November 29th at 10am via www.livenation.com.
Fans in Barrie can also catch Blue Rodeo when they perform at the Molson Centre on Sunday, December 29th, 2019.
When fans lined Toronto’s Queen Street to get into clubs where Blue Rodeo was performing in the mid-1980s, the band felt as though they had achieved success. And, in fact, they had. But that success has grown exponentially through the ensuing three decades since they formed, and by staying authentic and true to themselves, Canada continues its enduring love affair with Blue Rodeo.
Reflecting back on three decades of successes and those early Blue Rodeo days, the band fully appreciates how fortunate they are. Jim Cuddy shares, “When you look back, you realize that it has just been this beautiful dream.”
In the thirty years since forming, Blue Rodeo has sold over 4 million albums, won countless Juno awards, been inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, received a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame, been named to the Order of Canada and have been honoured with the Governor General’s Performing Arts Award.
FEBRUARY 7 – MERIDIAN CENTRE – ST. CATHARINES
FEBRUARY 8 – BUDWEISER GARDENS – LONDON
FEBRUARY 21 – FIRSTONTARIO CONCERT HALL – HAMILTON
APRIL 4 – LEON’S CENTRE – KINGSTON
How To Find The Best Sales For Your Online Christmas Gift Shopping
Christmas shopping season can be both an exciting and tiring adventure. It can also be a very expensive one too if you are not careful or do not start shopping early enough. One way to navigate Christmas shopping without a lot of hassle is by shopping online. This way, you erase the stress that comes with going from store to store and wrestling with the holiday shopping crowd for last-minute deals. Here are some ways you can find the best sales online this Christmas.
Make Site Notification Your Best Friend
Many online shopping sites are configured to enable you to get site notifications. Some other sites have mailing lists that you can join in order to benefit from their best deals. A good hack to getting the best deals is by enabling site notification so that you would not miss out on the items you want to purchase. You can also set a reminder to check these sites if you are unable to get notification from the online sites.
Focus on the Dates
When it comes to holiday shopping, dates are very important. Many sites like Amazon, TheWorks and so on set aside November 29 and December 1st for their Black Friday Mega Deals
and Cyber Monday deals respectively. On these days, the prices of many items are discounted significantly and it is a good time to shop Christmas gift items. Best of all, you do not have to go anywhere to benefit from this as most of the sales are online. Also, on certain days, some shopping sites are known to slash your grand total and make delivery free if you spend a particular amount of money shopping for their items.
Compare Prices
Comparing the prices of the gifts you want to buy is a great way to find the best deals. When Christmas gift shopping, it is important that you do not settle for the first price that you find online or at the physical store. Check stores that carry similar items to see if you can get a better deal. You may even find that the price of the items you want to buy has been slashed on a different site so don’t be in a hurry to proceed to checkout. If all the prices are similar, check the delivery charges that they carry as delivery costs will be added to your grand total.
Follow Brands on Social Media
Following brands on social media is a great way to get notified of their sales, pop up deals and giveaways. Unlike site notifications, brands use social media to interact with their potential customers and are known to do impromptu sales at times like this. By following the brands you want to patronise on social media, you get first-hand information on their deals. This way, you get to benefit from them before most people.
Gift shopping should be an enjoyable process and even more importantly, it should be stress-free. Using these tips to find the deals online can help you get the best items, at the best prices while still maintaining comfort. For deals on Christmas gifts and toys, check out The Works today.
Journey and Pretenders Announces New Tour Dates
Neal Schon (founding member and lead guitarist), Ross Valory (co-founding member and bassist), longtime members Jonathan Cain (keyboardist) & Steve Smith (drummer), and Arnel Pineda (lead singer) – have set an extensive North American tour in 2020 with the PRETENDERS that will feature all new production and hits from start to finish. The 60+ date tour, produced by Live Nation, begins Friday, May 15, through Saturday, September 12.
Fans can expect to hear iconic Journey classics such as “Lights,” “Faithfully,” “Any Way You Want It,” “Open Arms,” “Wheel In The Sky,” “Separate Ways (Worlds Apart),” and the seminal “Don’t Stop Believin’,” which is the top-selling digital catalog track in history, as well as Pretenders’ hits such as “I’ll Stand By You,” “Back On The Chain Gang,” “Brass In Pocket,” “Don’t Get Me Wrong,” “2000 Miles,” “My City Was Gone,” “Middle of the Road,” and many more.
Here is a full list of tour dates:
Journey & Pretenders Tour Dates
May 15, 2020 – Ridgefield, WA @ Sunlight Supply Amphitheater
May 16 – George, WA @ Gorge Amphitheatre
May 18 – Vancouver, BC @ Rogers Arena
May 20 – Boise, ID @ ExtraMile Arena
May 21 – Salt Lake City, UT @ USANA Amphitheatre
May 23 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Forum
May 24 – Chula Vista, CA @ North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
May 26 – Anaheim, CA @ Honda Center
May 27 – Concord, CA @ Concord Pavilion
May 29 – Wheatland, CA @ Toyota Amphitheatre
May 30 – Mountain View, CA @ Shoreline Amphitheatre
June 1 – Phoenix, AZ @ Ak-Chin Pavilion
June 2 – Albuquerque, NM @ Isleta Amphitheater
June 4 – Denver, CO @ Pepsi Center
June 6 – East Troy, WI @ Alpine Valley Music Theatre
June 7 – St. Paul, MN @ Xcel Energy Center
June 9 – Sioux Falls, SD @ Denny Sanford PREMIER Center
June 10 – Des Moines, IA @ Wells Fargo Arena
June 19 – Oklahoma City, OK @ Chesapeake Energy Arena
June 20 – Durant, OK @ Choctaw Grand Theater
June 22 – Rogers, AR @ Walmart AMP
June 24 – Memphis, TN @ FedExForum
June 26 – St. Louis, MO Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
June 27 – Noblesville, IN @ Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center
June 29 – Cincinnati, OH @ Riverbend Music Center
June 30 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH @ Blossom Music Center
July 2 – Moline, IL @ TaxSlayer Center
July 3 – Tinley Park, IL @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
July 5 – Clarkston, MI @ DTE Energy Music Theatre
July 8 – Grand Rapids, MI @ Van Andel Arena
July 10 – Columbus, OH @ Nationwide Arena
July 11 – Burgettstown, PA @ KeyBank Pavilion
July 13 – Toronto, ON @ Budweiser Stage
July 14 – Quebec City, PQ @ Videotron Center
July 17 – Hartford, CT @ XFINITY Theatre
July 18 – Darien Center, NY @ Darien Lake Amphitheater
July 29 – Mansfield, MA @ Xfinity Center
July 30 – Wantagh, NY @ Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
August 1 – Saratoga Springs, NY @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center
August 2 – Bristow, VA @ Jiffy Lube Live
August 4 – Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center
August 5 – Camden, NJ @ BB&T Pavilion
August 7 – Virginia Beach, VA @ Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater
August 8 – Charlotte, NC @ PNC Music Pavilion
August 10 – Raleigh, NC @ Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
August 12 – Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena
August 13 – Atlanta, GA @ Cellairis Amphitheatre at Lakewood
August 21 – Tampa, FL @ MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
August 22 – West Palm Beach, FL @ Coral Sky Amphitheatre
August 24 – Jacksonville, FL @ VyStar Veterans Arena
August 26 – Orange Beach, AL @ The Wharf
August 27 – New Orleans, LA @ Smoothie King Center
August 29 – Bossier City, LA @ CenturyLink Center
August 30 – Dallas, TX @ Dos Equis Pavilion
September 2 – San Antonio, TX @ AT&T Center
September 3 – Corpus Christi, TX @ American Bank Center Arena
September 5 – Houston, TX @ The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
September 9 – Lexington, KY @ Rupp Arena
September 11 – Hershey, PA @ Hersheypark Stadium
September 12 – Bethel, NY @ Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
Get tickets here.
SuperM and BoA Join Global Goal Live: The Possible Dream
International advocacy organization Global Citizen, in partnership with Teneo, the global CEO advisory firm, today announced that Korean pop group SuperM, and Asian Star BoA will perform at the Asian event of Global Goal Live: The Possible Dream, which will take place in Seoul, South Korea, on September 26, 2020.
Global Goal Live is a year-long campaign to get the world back on track to achieve the United Nations Global Goals, a roadmap to end extreme poverty, tackle climate change, and reduce inequality by 2030 as agreed to by all 193 member states of the United Nations in 2015. Working alongside, and in support of the United Nations, this campaign will call on governments, philanthropists, and the private sector to take responsibility for the goals and provide the $350 billion needed annually for people and the planet to achieve the Global Goals in the poorest countries. These new funding commitments will address human capital, gender equality, and sustainability.
The campaign will culminate on September 26, 2020, with an historic 10-hour global broadcast event spanning five locations. Seoul, South Korea, joins previously announced events in Central Park in New York City, and Lagos, Nigeria, with events in to-be-announced cities in Latin America and Europe.
The event in Seoul will be produced in partnership with SM Entertainment, the largest entertainment company in South Korea, and Dream Maker, the leading live and tour promotion/production company in Korea, and will be Executive Produced by Soo Man Lee, the Head Producer and Founder of SM Entertainment. More details about the Global Goal Live events – including performer line-ups and locations, broadcast information, additional events, and more – will be shared over the coming months.
The first wave of leaders in music and entertainment who already raised their hands to perform at one of the five Global Goal Live events, and support the campaign include:
Alicia Keys, Billie Eilish, Coldplay, Cyndi Lauper, D’banj, Eddie Vedder, EXO, H.E.R., Janelle Monáe, Lizzo, Metallica, Miley Cyrus, Muse, Ozuna, Ozzy Osbourne, Pharrell Williams, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Shawn Mendes, Tiwa Savage, Usher, and more.
Hosts include Deborra-lee Furness & Hugh Jackman, Idris Elba, Jill Vedder, Rachel Brosnahan, Trevor Noah, and Uzo Aduba, with more participants to be added in the coming months.
Since the first Global Citizen Festival in New York in 2012, Global Citizen has grown into one of the largest, most visible platforms for people around the world calling on world leaders to honor their responsibilities in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and ending extreme poverty by 2030. Global Citizens have mobilized $48.5 billion in commitments and policy announcements from leaders that have impacted the lives of 880 million people living in extreme poverty.
For more information about Global Goal Live, and to learn how to join the movement, please visit www.globalgoallive.com and follow @GlblCtzn Twitter, Facebook and Instagram using #GlobalCitizen.
Jerry Garcia Foundation Launches New Independent Music Label: Only Love Records
The Jerry Garcia Foundation launched its Only Love Records music label in a collaborative project with Seven Seas Music to benefit the American Himalayan Foundation. The label’s first album titled, Annapurna’s Song, Music of the Himalayas is a unique selection of music by a variety of artists from the Himalayan region. The compilation album, includes “Clouds,” a Sanjay Mishra composition featuring the Grateful Dead’s Jerry Garcia on guitar.
Also featured on the album is A.R. Rahman, an Academy Award–, GRAMMY- and BAFTA Award–winning artist known for integrating Indian classical music with electronica, world music, and traditional orchestral arrangements. Rahman performs “Zariya” with Chöying Drolma, a Buddhist nun, musician, and philanthropist.
All net proceeds from this project will benefit the American Himalayan Foundation (AHF).
The music is accessible via the Seven Seas Music website and—accompanied by an album liner notes booklet featuring Garcia’s visual art—via the Terrapin Gallery.
In the words of Jerry Garcia, “You need music, I don’t know why. It’s probably one of those Joe Campbell questions, why we need ritual. We need magic, and bliss, and power, myth, and celebration and religion in our lives, and music is a good way to encapsulate a lot of it.”
This plastic-free digital album release comprises a wide spectrum of music from artists originating from the Himalayan region, including areas of Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan and India. Regarding the album’s title, “Annapurna” is derived from Sanskrit and means “the giver of food and nourishment.” “Anna” (अन्न) means “food” or “grains,” and “pūrṇa” (पूर्ण) means “full, complete, and perfect.” These meanings complement the album’s music, which offers insights into the depth of the Himalayan people as it feeds and soothes the soul.
Jerry Garcia’s watercolor piece, titled Himalayan Landscape, will serve as the album’s cover art. The art is available on the Charity Buzz website as a limited edition giclée.
Brooke Wentz of Seven Seas Music is the compilation’s producer. The Jerry Garcia Foundation serves as executive producer, and Norbu Tenzing, vice president of the AHF, serves as executive director.
Mastering was done by Coast Mastering’s Michael Romanowski, a GRAMMY-nominated audio engineer.
“Seven Seas’ goal in working with the Jerry Garcia Foundation was to make certain that the music chosen for Annapurna’s Song, Music of the Himalayas reflected the environment and spirit of the Himalayan region and its people accurately,” said Brooke Wentz, founder and CEO of Seven Seas Music. “Given our uniquely specific catalog, I knew that we’d be able to fulfill the wishes of the Foundation in a respectful and successful manner. I am particularly proud of this body of work and new partnership.”
Annapurna’s Song, Music of the Himalayas includes the following tracks:
- Dekyi Lhazom — “Gö Thang Kar Dungi Dungdro Chen”
- Kutumba — “Sannani”
- Phosphenes — “Dust”
- Shyam Nepali — “Kanchi Matyang Tyang”
- Jerusha Rai — “Barud”
- Sajjan Raj — “Chitthi Bhitra”
- Bartika Eam Rai — “Hawaaijahaaj”
- Sanjay Mishra and Jerry Garcia — “Clouds”
- Chöying Drolma and Steve Tibbetts — “Padmakara”
- Misty Terrace — “La Nye Ngam”
- Tenzin Namgyal — “Kyichung”
- Alif — “Ride Home”
- Angchuk Ralam and Phuntso Angchuk Kidar — “Flute Song”
- SOFIYUM — “Vhom Pundi”
- A.R. Rahman with Chöying Drolma and Farah Siraj — “Zariya”
According to the Jerry Garcia Foundation, “Jerry referred to playing music as a ‘public service.’ Today, his music continues to serve and uplift others. It is an honor to work in a creative way with Seven Seas Music to provide support for the mission of the American Himalayan Foundation.”
Ariana Grande Is Relaunching All Five Studio Albums Plus ‘Christmas & Chill’ EP In Custom Color Vinyl Available Exclusively Via Her Online Store December 6
GRAMMY Award-winning superstar Ariana Grande is the first artist in music history to have the lead single from her first five albums debut on the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100. On December 6, Ariana Grande’s five studio albums will be available in color vinyl via her online store, along with her Christmas & Chill EP, which will feature an exclusive etching on side B. In addition, her first three albums Yours Truly, My Everything and Dangerous Woman are set for release on black vinyl and will be available at retail stores worldwide.
Yours Truly: As the ultimate introduction to the ultimate 21st century diva, Yours Truly debuted at #1 on the iTunes Overall Top Albums Chart in over 35 countries worldwide—USA, Canada, Australia, Brazil, Ireland and Hong Kong, to name a few. Ariana Grande’s flawless voice takes flight over the course of the album’s 12 tracks, encompassing theatrical spirit, pop panache and R&B soul. The first single, “The Way” [featuring Mac Miller], debuted Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and seized the #1 spot on iTunes Overall Songs Chart as soon as it was released. Meanwhile, the track also resonated immensely with the Latin audience. The single’s Spanish version climbed to #5 at Latin Radio, showing that she could not only bridge the generational gap but cultural barriers as well. Big Sean slides through “Right There” with a breezy verse, heightening the track’s energy. Meanwhile, the ballad “Almost Is Never Enough” sees Grande and Nathan Sykes of The Wanted trade soaring vocal lines over swooping production. It’s an epic befitting of both the album and The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones soundtrack, where it first debuted. Then, she and multi-platinum international star Mika add their own twist to the Broadway classic “Popular Song.” Moreover, the album showcases a bevy of top-notch writers and producers including the legendary Babyface as well as Harmony Samuels (Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, Fantasia).
My Everything: Associated Press claimed, “This is how you follow up an impressive debut: simply step into the recording booth and be amazing yet again.” With additional accolades from Rolling Stone and USA Today, among many others, Grande broke streaming records and won numerous awards. Internationally the album quickly reached #1 in Australia, Mexico, Canada, Japan and Top 5 in the UK, Germany, Ireland, New Zealand, Sweden, Netherlands, Austria, and Switzerland. The first single from her sophomore album, “Problem” [featuring Iggy Azalea], saw her become the “youngest woman to debut with over 400K sold first-week.” Other tracks include “Break Free” [featuring Zedd] and “Bang Bang” with Nicki Minaj and Jessie J.
Dangerous Woman: The double-LP comes complete with the original gatefold packaging and features the hit songs “Dangerous Woman,” “Be Alright” and “Into You” with guest appearances by Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne, Macy Gray and Future. Initially released on May 20, 2016, the GRAMMY®-nominated Dangerous Woman solidified Ariana Grande’s superstardom as, Rolling Stone described, one who is “capable of practically anything.” The first vinyl edition appeared in 2016 as a branded retail exclusive. With the critically acclaimed Dangerous Woman, Grande boldly defied expectation and revealed the full force of her voice (hailed as an “extraordinary, versatile, limitless instrument” upon Grande’s appearance on Time‘s “100 Most Influential People” list).
Sweetener: The fourth studio album from Ariana Grande debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart and broke the record for largest streaming week for a pop album by a female artist. Sweetener was met with rave reviews from Rolling Stone, giving the album four out of five stars and claiming it as “the best album of her career.” The Fader went on to say, “It’s Ari at the top of her game” and Cosmopolitan proclaimed she is the “only hope for pop this year.” While V Magazine added to the extensive list of praise that “her light is shining brighter than ever.”
thank u, next: Continuing her streak at #1, the fifth full-length album also debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart, her second #1 bow on the chart in under six months. The album broke numerous records right out of the gate. With 360k equivalent album units in under seven days, it now holds the record for Largest Streaming Week for a Pop Album & Female Artist. She also ascends as The Only Female Artist to Grace the List of Top Ten Biggest Streaming Weeks. thank u, next smashed the global Spotify record for biggest opening day by a female artist as songs from the album occupied the Top 12 spots on the Spotify U.S. Chart. Not to mention, it achieved the biggest first 24 hours for a pop album in Apple music history and set the record for most streams by a female artist in Apple Music history.
Christmas & Chill: Ariana Grande’s second holiday EP, now being released on vinyl for the first time, was recorded and produced by Ariana and her team in less than a week from her home studio. She announced the project to fans via Twitter upon its release a week before Christmas: “‘Twas a “long, productive slumber party.” MTV News described the six-song EP as “filled with festive flirtation” and “immediately repeat-worthy thanks to sultry vibes that’ll make you want to snuggle…”
Preorders begin today for all releases, including the standard black vinyl of Ariana Grande’s Yours Truly, My Everything and Dangerous Woman, here: Arianagrande.lnk.to/vinyl. The exclusive color vinyl of Yours Truly (white and clear cloud swirl vinyl), My Everything (opaque lavender and clear split vinyl), Dangerous Woman (smoky black and lavender swirl vinyl), Sweetener (peach vinyl) thank u, next (opaque pink and clear split vinyl) plus the Christmas & Chill EP (with an exclusive etching on side B) will ship on December 6. Preorder now at arianagrande.lnk.to/vinyl/artist
VIDEO: Billie Eilish Talks About Turning 18 on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE
Billie Eilish talks about living with her parents, being nominated for several Grammys, performing at the American Music Awards, being competitive with herself, why she’s looking forward to turning 18, dealing with fame, trying to be present, going on tour, her friendship with singer Jessie Reyez, and Jimmy proves how old he is with some questions for Billie from way back in 1984 – when he was 17.