Tommy Stinson (the Replacements, Guns N’ Roses, Bash and Pop) and Wayne Kramer (MC5, Gang War) recently sat down at the flagship Sonos store in New York City to discuss the current political climate, A Tribe Called Quest and how music can forge deep connections in fractured times. Oh, and that time Gang War blew out Bob Mould’s guitar amp. Craig Finn (the Hold Steady) joined in to lead a fan Q&A session.
The New Trailer For “Better Call Saul” Reveals Jimmy And Kim’s Relationship. Maybe.
Jimmy and Kim discuss the status of their partnership. I’m counting down the days until the Season 3 premiere on Monday, April 10 at 10/9c on AMC.
Postmodern Jukebox Performs Jazz Versions of ‘Hedwig’s Theme’ From the ‘Harry Potter’ Films
Musicians Scott Bradlee (piano), Adam Kubota (bass), and Mike Cottone (trumpet) of the pop music cover band Postmodern Jukebox performed a stunning jazz variation of “Hedwig’s Theme” from the Harry Potter film series.
Radiohead Announces US Tour Dates
Radiohead has confirmed nine U.S. headline shows in addition to the band’s previously announced headline engagement at this year’s Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival.
Tickets for the newly announced dates go on sale beginning January 20th. Tickets for all shows will be limited to 4 per order. Restrictions may vary from venue to venue. Go here for all the details.
The full Radiohead U.S. 2017 itinerary is below.
March 30 – American Airlines Arena – Miami, FL
April 1 – Philips Arena – Atlanta, GA
April 3 – Smoothie King Center – New Orleans, LA
April 5 – Sprint Center – Kansas City, MO
April 8 – Key Arena – Seattle, WA
April 9 – Moda Center – Portland, OR
April 11 – Santa Barbara Bowl – Santa Barbara, CA* Tickets limited to 2 per order
April 14 – Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival – Indio, CA
April 17 – Greek Theatre – Berkeley, CA
April 18 – Greek Theatre – Berkeley, CA
April 21 – Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival – Indio, CA
Trent Reznor to Social Media Users: “Nobody Gives a F–k What You Think”
In case you’re wondering if working at Apple has softened Trent Rezor at all, you don’t need to worry. He still tells the powerful truth.
“Any time I sit down to write something, even today, I have to remind myself that it needs to be as honest as who I have become when I’m doing this stuff. And I can look back at my catalog and say with honesty that it’s the best I can do when I did it and it was the most true I could be to myself. The challenges are different today.
“When I took so long between albums, I was afraid to open that book up and see what was inside my head. Now I think I’m more confident in my abilities, but doesn’t make it any less painful to write at times or do anything about the feeling of being naked when I release this stuff out to the world. But what has crept in is that everyone’s a commentator now. The internet is giving voice to everybody thinking that someone gives a shit what they have to say and they have the right. I think, in general, that has created a toxic environment for artists and led to some very safe music.
“Artists are trying to make music to please the tastemakers that tell the sheep what to like. It’s a vicious cycle and I think it’s unhealthy. I don’t see any Princes emerging on the scene today. I see a lot of people making formulaic, made to please, vegan restaurant patron-type s***. And I think it creates an environment where people are too f***in’ worried about what other people have to say. And people who have never made anything think it’s OK to talk s*** about stuff they have no right to talk about. You got a Facebook account? Nobody gives a f***. You haven’t achieved anything.”
Ed Sheeran Sings The ‘Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air’ Theme Song
A listener asked Ed Sheeran if he could sing the ‘Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air’ theme tune on the Capital Evening Show with Roman Kemp…and he didn’t disappoint!
https://youtu.be/Uj-ouXDc9nY
SiriusXM debuts new afternoon show Hits 1 in Hollywood
The hottest, hit-filled channel on SiriusXM is getting a new afternoon show, live from the west coast – Hits 1 in Hollywood!
Starring comedian/television host Michael Yo, radio personality Tony Fly and singer Symon. Hits 1 in Hollywood, broadcasting live from the SiriusXM studios in Los Angeles, will officially expand the channel’s live broadcasts from coast to coast, as SiriusXM Hits 1’s The Morning Mash Up will continue to air live from New York City weekday mornings.
Hits 1 in Hollywood will launch on Tuesday, January 17 on SiriusXM Hits 1 live from the landmark Capitol Records Tower in Hollywood. The new daily show will feature today’s biggest hits in contemporary music, along with pop culture news, artist and celebrity interviews, and fast-paced fun during West Coast drive time.
“I am so excited to be part of such an amazing company and to be heard nationally. Bringing the heart of Hollywood to Hits 1 on SiriusXM is a dream come true,” said Michael Yo.
The daily three hour show will premiere on Tuesday, January 17 at 4:00 pm PT on SiriusXM Hits 1, via satellite on channel 2 and through the SiriusXM app on smartphones and other connected devices, as well as online at siriusxm.ca. Hits 1 in Hollywood will air Monday—Friday, from 4:00 pm —7:00 pm PT.
Hits 1 in Hollywood will also be available via SiriusXM On Demand through the SiriusXM app for smartphones and other mobile devices and online.
Michael Yo is a stand-up comedian and entertainment and pop culture expert. Michael can be seen on CBS’ The Insider, covering the latest in celebrity news; as well as guest co-hosting CBS’ The Talk, and appearing regularly as a hot topic talker on The Wendy Williams Show.
Tony Fly, a veteran radio and TV host, has appeared on highly-rated radio programs in Austin, New Orleans, New York City and Minneapolis. He is the former host of late night Fox TV in Minneapolis.
Combining a bit of pop, R&B, and house, Symon breaks the boundaries and pushes the limits of self-expression. Symon is crafting her debut album, collaborating with some of the industry’s most exciting new up-and-coming songwriters and producers.
Idina Menzel Announces 50-City Global Spring And Summer Tour
After releasing her fifth solo studio album idina. last fall, Tony Award-winning superstar Idine Menzel announced today that she will head out on a 50-city global spring & summer tour.
The tour will begin in Japan on March 29, 2017 and visit Osaka, Nagoya and Tokyo before Idina begins the North American leg of the tour on April 7, 2017 with a hometown Long Island show in New York at the Nassau Coliseum. She will travel through major U.S. cities including Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, Atlanta, New Orleans, Nashville and Las Vegas before the tour concludes on September 3, 2017 in Phoenix, AZ. European tour dates will be announced shortly.
American Express Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public beginning Wednesday, January 18 at 10 am local time through Thursday, January 26 at 10 pm local time. An artist presale will also begin at 10 am local time on January 18. Tickets for the general public will go on sale Friday, January 27 at 10 am local time. Please visit www.idinamenzel.com/tour for all details.
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Called “the Streisand of her generation” by The Denver Post, Idina has captivated audiences at sold-out concerts around the world with her irresistible charm, wit and unparalleled vocal prowess. Throughout the tour, Idina will lead audiences through a special journey of songs from idina., as well as other classic pop, musical theater favorites and her own personal catalogue.
Tony Award-winning icon Idina Menzel has a diverse career that traverses stage, film, television and music. Idina’s voice can be heard as Elsa in Disney’s global box office smash Frozen, in which she sings the film’s Oscar-winning song “Let It Go,” and in the follow-up short, Frozen Fever. After Idina’s performance of the multi-platinum song at the 86th annual Academy Awards, she made history as the first person with both a Billboard Top 10 hit and a Tony Award for acting. Idina capped 2016 with the release of her fifth original solo studio album idina., and filmed Lifetime’s remake of Beaches, set to air January 21, 2017, in which she portrays the role of ‘CC,’ made famous by Bette Midler. Idina earned her first Tony nomination as Maureen in the Pulitzer Prize winner Rent, and won the award for her performance as Elphaba in Wicked. Other notable roles include Rachel Berry’s mother, Shelby Corcoran, on the hit television show Glee as well as starring opposite Susan Sarandon and Amy Adams in Disney’s Enchanted. Idina starred in her own PBS special, Barefoot at the Symphony, with an accompanying live album of the same name, and her highly successful 2015 international concert tour included a sold-out performance at Radio City Music Hall. Idina also performed the National Anthem at Super Bowl XLIX in February 2015, which was the most-watched television program in U.S. history. In addition to cast albums, Idina’s prolific recording career includes the solo albums idina., I Stand, Here and Still I Can’t Be Still. Her first-ever Christmas album Holiday Wishes, released October 2014 on Warner Bros. Records, debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Holiday Albums chart and received rave reviews. Idina’s most recent Broadway role as ‘Elizabeth’ in the original production If/Then earned her critical acclaim and her third Tony nomination.
Idina willl play the role of CC in the contemporary remake of the classic film Beaches, which premieres Saturday, January 21 on Lifetime at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Her voice is also featured on the Beaches EP, which includes classic songs from the 1988 original film, along with new tracks recorded specifically for the remake. The EP was released on January 13 by Warner Bros. Records and is available for purchase now at https://wbr.ec/wbmw.
Idina Menzel 2017 World Tour Dates*
All dates, cities and venues subject to change.
Date City Venue
March 29 Osaka, Japan Osaka Festival Hall
March 30 Nagoya, Japan Nagoya Shi Kokaido
April 1 Tokyo, Japan Nippon Budokan
April 7 Uniondale, NY Nassau Coliseum
April 14 Los Angeles, CA The Greek Theatre
May 19 Richmond, VA Altria Theatre
May 20 Atlantic City, NJ Borgata Resort Spa & Casino- Event Center
May 24 Ft. Lauderdale, FL Broward Center (Au Rene Theater)
May 25 Clearwater, FL Ruth Eckerd Hall
May 26 St. Augustine, FL Saint Augustine Amphitheatre
May 27 Sarasota, FL Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
July 7 Mashantucket, CT The Grand Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino
July 8 Boston, MA Blue Hills Bank Pavilion
July 9 Oxon Hill, MD The Theater at MGM National Harbor
July 11 Pittsburgh, PA Heinz Hall
July 12 Cleveland, OH Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica
July 14 Toronto, ON Sony Centre for the Performing Arts
July 15 Canandaigua, NY Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands PAC
July 16 Philadelphia, PA BB&T Pavilion
July 18 Baltimore, MD Modell Performing Arts Center at The Lyric
July 19 Raleigh, NC Red Hat Amphitheater
July 21 Charlotte, NC Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre
July 22 Atlanta, GA Fox Theatre
July 25 New Orleans, LA Saenger Theatre
July 26 Sugar Land, TX Smart Financial Centre
July 28 San Antonio, TX Tobin Center for the Performing Arts
July 29 Austin, TX Bass Concert Hall
July 30 Grand Prairie, TX Verizon Theatre
August 1 Nashville, TN Ryman Auditorium
August 2 Birmingham, AL BJCC Concert Hall
August 4 Indianapolis, IN Murat Theatre at Old National Centre
August 5 Kettering, OH Fraze Pavilion
August 6 Louisville, KY Palace Theatre
August 11 Rochester Hills, MI Meadow Brook Amphitheatre
August 12 Chicago, IL The Chicago Theatre
August 13 Milwaukee, WI Riverside Theatre
August 15 St. Louis, MO Fox Theatre
August 16 Kansas City, MO Starlight Theatre
August 18 Greenwood Village, CO Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre
August 19 Layton, UT Edward A. Kenley Centennial Amphitheater
August 22 Redmond, WA Marymoor Park Concerts
August 23 Portland, OR Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
August 25 Reno, NV Grand Theatre at The Grand Sierra Resort
August 26 Berkeley, CA Greek Theatre
August 27 Paso Robles, CA Vina Robles Amphitheatre
September 1 Temecula, CA Pechanga Theater
September 2 Las Vegas, NV The Pearl @ The Palms Casino Resort
September 3 Phoenix, AZ Comerica Theatre
*European Dates will be announced shortly
About Idina Menzel
The New LEGO Batmobile from Chevy
Totally awesome looking? Yep. Insane crime-fighting arsenal? You know it. Fit for a loner vigilante and average citizen alike, from its stud shooters to its standard roof “ejection” function, the LEGO Batmobile from Chevy has something to handle any situation.
https://youtu.be/Ezm-VUI4PpA