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Dead & Company Are Giving Away 10,000 Tickets To Their MSG Show

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Dead & Company Are Giving Away 10,000 Tickets To Their MSG Show

American Express announced today that Dead & Company has been chosen as the next artists in its popular live stream music series “American Express Unstaged,” in partnership with Vevo and YouTube. This new show has been added to the band’s Fall 2015 tour schedule on Saturday, November 7 at Madison Square Garden. The band and American Express will distribute 10,000 free tickets for this concert via a sweepstakes and fans will have the chance to support the Robin Hood Foundation, New York’s largest poverty-fighting organization.”

The Amex Unstaged global concert livestream will be directed by Brett Ratner and will be streamed at amexunstaged.com and via the Unstaged app on the evening of November 7.

To be eligible to win one of 5,000 pairs of free tickets to this show, fans who are U.S. residents, 18 and over can enter the official American Express Presents: Dead & Company Giveaway sweepstakes at www.DeadAndCompany.com beginning Monday, October 5 at 12 a.m. ET. The sweepstakes entry period will be closed on Thursday, October 8 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Ticket distribution details will be communicated directly to sweepstakes winners on or after Thursday, October 22. Tickets for this concert will not be made available for sale, and are only available to the public through the sweepstakes. There is no purchase necessary to enter, and official rules for the sweepstakes can be found via the entry page.

Grateful Dead members Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann and Bob Weir joined forces with singer/guitarist John Mayer to form the band Dead & Company. The band will take the stage at a series of shows this Fall including three nights at the legendary Madison Square Garden and will perform two sets of music drawing largely from the Dead’s historic catalog of songs.

“Well, this is great – this is the system working at its best. Our fans get music for free, we get to play our music for a bunch of folks who might otherwise not get to catch it, AMEX gets to support music and the arts, and everyone gets to come together at Madison Square Garden and online to benefit The Robin Hood Foundation and New York City’s less fortunate,” said Weir.

Hart remarked, “New Yorkers have given us their hearts over the years. I’m proud to support The Robin Hood Foundation who are in the trenches, on the streets making a real difference for those who are homeless but not hopeless.”

Kreutzmann commented, “As you know, it’s been a phenomenal 50th anniversary year and now we’re resurrecting the spirit of the Dead at MSG. The Dead has always been inclusive, not exclusive. After all, we are everywhere. So we decided to add a third night at MSG, but this time…for free. Your patience and dedication will be rewarded.”

“This is one of those great moments where everything clicks. The spirit of the music, the great generosity and hard work of The Robin Hood Foundation, the beautiful energy of a concert at MSG as only Amex Unstaged could put together, and a night for fans to enjoy music that’s truly free,” said Mayer.

“This unique Dead & Company show will be a tremendous musical experience for fans at the Garden and those watching the livestream. We’re thrilled to create a memorable experience for the devoted followers of this iconic group of musicians in New York and beyond,” said John Hayes, Chief Marketing Officer, American Express. “As importantly, it’s a great opportunity for American Express to give our Card Members and all fans of the Dead the chance to support Robin Hood.”

Given the live show and livestream are free, fans will have opportunities to “pay it forward” and help Robin Hood in its mission of finding, funding and creating programs and schools that generate meaningful results for families in New York’s poorest neighborhoods. For more information about the foundation, visit www.robinhood.org.

“There are 1.8 million New Yorkers living in poverty,” said David Saltzman, Executive Director of Robin Hood. “We are especially grateful to Dead & Company, American Express and the entire caring community of Dead fans for the opportunity to help transform lives with their donations.”

The Doors’ Break on Through (To The Other Side) Recreated Using Vintage Electronic Equipment

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The Doors’ Break on Through (To The Other Side) Recreated Using Vintage Electronic Equipment

Youtuber bd594 created a bizarre cover of “Break On Through (To The Other Side)” by The Doors using vintage electronic equipment and a sythensized voice. The list of instruments are something to behold, too:

HP ScanJet 3C – Vocals
DECTalk Express – Vocals
Yamaha CX-5M Computer – Saw Wave Bass
Yamaha CX-5M Computer – Sine Wave Organ
Drums – Slamming Hard Drive Head
Cymbal – Striking Hard Drive Platter

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 Official Clip Is Here

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The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 Official Clip Is Here

The blockbuster Hunger Games franchise has taken audiences by storm around the world, grossing more than $2.2 billion at the global box office. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 now brings the franchise to its powerful final chapter in which Katniss Everdeen [Jennifer Lawrence] realizes the stakes are no longer just for survival – they are for the future.

With the nation of Panem in a full scale war, Katniss confronts President Snow [Donald Sutherland] in the final showdown. Teamed with a group of her closest friends – including Gale [Liam Hemsworth], Finnick [Sam Claflin], and Peeta [Josh Hutcherson] – Katniss goes off on a mission with the unit from District 13 as they risk their lives to liberate the citizens of Panem, and stage an assassination attempt on President Snow who has become increasingly obsessed with destroying her. The mortal traps, enemies, and moral choices that await Katniss will challenge her more than any arena she faced in The Hunger Games.

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 is directed by Francis Lawrence from a screenplay by Peter Craig and Danny Strong and features an acclaimed cast including Academy Award-winner Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks, Academy Award-winner Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jeffrey Wright, Willow Shields, Sam Claflin, Jena Malone with Stanley Tucci and Donald Sutherland reprising their original roles from The Hunger Games and The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. The impressive lineup is joined by The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 co-stars Academy Award®-winner Julianne Moore, Mahershala Ali, Natalie Dormer, Wes Chatham, Elden Henson and Evan Ross.

Lenny Kravitz and James Franco try Guitar Hero Live

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Lenny Kravitz and James Franco try Guitar Hero Live

If anyone knows how to win the crowd in Guitar Hero Live, it’s James Franco and Lenny Kravitz. It’s time to rock out or face the music. The ad features the song “Keep On Swinging,” by Rival Sons.

https://youtu.be/ev66m8Obosw

Half Of Billboard Top 10 This Week Belong To Canadians

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Half Of Billboard Top 10 This Week Belong To Canadians

The Weeknd’s “The Hills” keeps rolling, leading the Billboard Hot 100 for a third week. Meanwhile, Shawn Mendes scores his first Hot 100 top 10 with “Stitches.”

And, as The Weeknd and Mendes join fellow Canadians Justin Bieber and Drake in the top tier, half the Hot 100’s top 10 belongs to Canadian artists.

While “Stitches” marks Mendes’ first Hot 100 top 10, it’s merely another milestone for the 17-year-old, who first drew a wide audience posting videos on Vine. He’s since scored a No. 1 debut on the Billboard 200 in May with his first full-length album Handwritten, which houses “Stitches,” and opened multiple dates on Taylor Swift’s 1989 World Tour.

Via Billboard

H&M Modern Essentials selected by David Beckham featuring Kevin Hart

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H&M Modern Essentials selected by David Beckham featuring Kevin Hart

David Beckham and Kevin Hart spend some quality time together in their favourite new pieces from the H&M Modern Essentials collection.

https://youtu.be/76n2Rtm3tsw

This TV Camera Loves Focusing On Girls Taking Selfies During Baseball Game

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Ha! They’re young! And you’re old! Or something like this…

Win a Meet and Greet with Canada’s Biggest Band — HEDLEY!

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Win a Meet and Greet with Canada’s Biggest Band — HEDLEY!

What’s better than seeing the multi-platinum recording group HEDLEY live? How about winning two tickets — not only to the concert, but also a meet and greet with the award-winning Canadian pop-rock band?!

One lucky winner will get this opportunity by entering the Ontario College of Trades’ ‘Want An Encore’ contest. Visit earnwhileyoulearn.ca/tunein to enter. Contest runs until Oct. 29.

HEDLEY, arguably Canada’s biggest band, will be touring the release of their sixth album Hello, due out Nov. 6. The album sees frontman Jacob Hoggard with writing, producing and creative direction credits and features classic Hedley pop gems along with adventurous new sounds.

With tickets sponsored by Universal Music Canada, the College’s ‘Want An Encore’ contest is helping to promote the skilled trades involved in the music industry — from general carpenters, electricians and heavy equipment operators to truck and coach technicians, cooks and hairstylists. If you love music and you’re considering your career options, know that a career in the skilled trades can take you backstage with the country’s biggest artists.

Music to your ears? Discover how you can “earn while you learn” as an apprentice in a rewarding career AND in an industry you love. And don’t forget to watch the cool behind-the-scenes video, which features this past summer’s WayHome and Boots and Hearts music festivals.

https://youtu.be/t69dtQl7lvs

Stay plugged in. Follow the Ontario College of Trades on Twitter and Instagram for contest announcements and other updates.

Selena Gomez Announces “Revival” Tour

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Multi-platinum singer and actress Selena Gomez announced today she will embark on her worldwide “Revival Tour” in 2016. The first leg will find Gomez traveling to 41 cities across the United States and Canada. The tour will kick off in Las Vegas on May 6^th at Mandalay Bay and will hit major markets including Brooklyn, Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, Dallas, Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and more (see full listing of cities below). Additional international territories and dates are expected at a later time. Tickets for “The Revival Tour” go on sale starting Saturday, October 17^th at 10:00 AM via Ticketmaster.com (Check local listings for timing in your area).

For complete tour details please visit, SelenaGomez.com and for early ticket access and other exclusives, visit http://smarturl.it/REVIVALTour.

“I am ready to get back on the road and see my fans in person!” said Gomez. “This album marks a new and very important chapter in my life. I cannot wait to get on stage and perform this new material.”

“The Revival Tour” will follow the October 9^th release of Selena’s new album “Revival” via Interscope Records. The lead single “Good For You” recently topped the Top 40 Radio Charts for three consecutive weeks. Gomez, who has sold over 22 million singles worldwide, embarks on her first tour since the sold out 2013 “Stars Dance Tour.”

REVIVAL is now available for pre-order from all participating digital partners. A deluxe edition featuring 14 tracks and a Target deluxe version with 16 tracks are now available. Also available is a limited edition deluxe version with an autographed book journal, color vinyl, forward by Gomez and exclusive and unreleased photos. Fans should visit Gomez’s online store for special pre-order packages and bundles.

Be sure to catch Selena’s performance of her new single “Same Old Love” live for the first time on television this Friday on Ellen.

Selena Gomez Tour Dates

Date City Venue

May 6                          Las Vegas, NV                         Mandalay Bay
May 8                          Fresno, CA                              Save Mart Center
May 10                        Sacramento, CA                      Sleep Train Arena
May 11                        San Jose, CA                           SAP Center
May 13                        Seattle, WA                            Key Arena
May 14                        Vancouver, BC                       Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena
May 16                        Edmonton, AB                       Rexall Place
May 17                        Calgary, AB                            Scotiabank Saddledome
May 19                        Saskatoon, SK                        SaskTel Centre
May 20                        Winnipeg, MB                        MTS Centre
May 22                        Toronto, ON                           Air Canada Centre
May 23                        London, ON                           Budweiser Gardens
May 25                        Ottawa, ON                            Canadian Tire Centre
May 26                        Montreal, QC                          Bell Centre
May 28                        Boston, MA                            TD Garden
May 29                        Uncasville, CT                        Mohegan Sun
June 1                         Brooklyn, NY                         Barclays Center
June 2                          Newark, NJ                             Prudential Center
June 4                          Washington, D.C.                   Verizon Center
June 5                          Cincinnati, OH                        US Bank Arena
June 7                          Charlotte, NC                         Time Warner
June 9                          Atlanta, GA                            Phillips Arena
June 10                        Orlando, FL                            Amway Center
June 11                        Miami, FL                               American Airlines Arena
June 14                        New Orleans, LA                    Smoothie King Center
June 15                        Houston, TX                           Toyota Center
June 17                        Austin, TX                              Frank Erwin
June 18                        Dallas, TX                               American Airlines Center
June 19                        Tulsa, OK                                BOK Center
June 21                        Nashville, TN                          Bridgestone Arena
June 22                        Louisville, KY                        KFC Yum Center
June 24                        Detroit, MI                              Palace of Auburn Hills
June 25                        Chicago, IL                             United Center
June 26                        St. Louis, MO                         Scottrade Center
June 28                        Minneapolis, MN                    Xcel Energy Center
June 29                        Milwaukee, WI                       Summerfest
July 1                           Kansas City, MO                    Sprint Center
July 2                           Denver, CO                             Pepsi Center
July 5                           Phoenix, AZ                            Talking Stick Resort Arena
July 6                           San Diego, CA                        Valley View Casino Center
July 8                           Los Angeles, CA                    Staples Center

My summer of back-to-back country concerts with Amex Invites

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My summer of back-to-back country concerts with Amex Invites

This summer was the sound of country music for me. Having been invited by American Express to see four of the finest singers and songwriters the genre has produced – Rascal Flatts, Jason Aldean, Zac Brown Band and Lady Antebellum – you can tell each of the performers have lived through different stages to get to the top of their game.

Amex has evolved from being not only a credit card provider Cardmember but a leading provider in one-of-a-kind-experiences for its Cardmembers through Front Of The Line Advanced Presales and Reserved Ticket allotments and Cardmember Lounges at venues across Canada. This access definitely makes for experiences like none other.

I don’t own a cowboy hat, because if I wore one, I’d be nothing but hat. Every country guy or girl owns camo for hunting. I don’t hunt, nor have a camo, two of the style rules for country music code. Three, actually, since I don’t own cowboy boots because me, in a cowboy hat and boots would cover my entire body up completely. BUT I HAVE LOTS OF PLAID SHIRTS. In fact, I don’t want to make anyone jealous, but I can still fit into my shirts I wore from high school. So, I ended up wearing four of my favourite plaid shirts to these concerts.

At each concert this summer, I got to hang with some new friends in the Amex Lounge, a fun and warm, inviting place American Express offers Cardmembers. Here, Cardmembers can seek shade from the hot summer sun or shelter from spontaneous rain storms, to having complimentary water, hanging out in an exclusive bar, and tasting from their delicious menu from one of Toronto’s hottest restaurants, Barque.

I didn’t dig into the amazing menu until the last show – Jason Aldean in mid-September, and now I wish I had earlier. I had the pleasure of taking my friend Cadence Grace of country group, Runaway Angels, to the show. We had one minor problem at the offset – which choice of nachos to get (we got both), which sandwich to eat (we ordered chicken and beef), and how many s’mores to buy, and when (four and right at the beginning of the meal).

It was great to have Cadence around. She knows country music is changing, and we talked about the success of these four artists and their unparalleled success in country, along with “bro country” really means, and the power of a song.

That’s not to say you have to be a country star like Cadence to enjoy the shows. The stories of small-town characters, contemplating their lives and their loves, are so memorable that you can bet many will be thinking of these songs when they turn back the pages of their yearbooks. It’s those memories of partying, drinking, bonfires and girls in jean shorts that make up a strong component of country lyrics, and it’s exactly why country music has thrived in recent years. Heavily influenced by other genres, like rock and hip-hop, country brought the party atmosphere to the forefront of the concert experience. Rascal Flatts, Jason Aldean, Zac Brown Band and Lady Antebellum have introduced more people to country music than almost any other artists, and bring the party – and heartache – to new and old music fans.

And do these crowds love to dance! It’s astounding the courage and free spirited energy the artists make Toronto audiences feel, whether they’ve got moves or not. Another positive thing I noticed was the lack of cell phones raised after the first few songs. The audiences know that by taping the show, you’re not really experiencing the concert, but experiencing the screen on your phone. Whether I was in the first few rows of Rascal Flatts, mid-venue for Jason Aldean, or moving to the lawns near the end of Lady Antebellum’s set, the fans were right into it.

While the music industry talks about streaming, having access to 25 million songs at your fingertips, we’re entering a whole new age when it comes to live shows. For those on the move, a concert is a great way to get out of the house, relax, or join a mosh pit (there were several happening on the lawns at Jason’s show). For those who want to take it easy, American Express gives Cardmembers access to tickets before the general public through Front Of The Line Presales, so having some of the best available seats is a breeze. Add the excellent clarity for sound provided by the Molson Canadian Amphitheatre, and you have one of the greatest adventures you can have as a music fan.

Looking for your own memorable experience? Explore www.AmexInvites.ca to learn more about some of the hottest upcoming events.