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The Commodores And The Pointer Sisters Present Limited Run Tour With The Spinners And El DeBarge

Two legendary music groups, The Commodores and The Pointer Sisters, today announce their co-headline tour: An Evening of Icons. With a combined legacy that spans across decades with over 100 million albums sold, 20 No. 1 hits, and 10 Top 10 albums, these iconic artists are set to take audiences on a journey through the very best of funk, soul, R&B, and pop with support from special guests The Spinners and El DeBarge on select dates.

Produced by Live Nation and represented by Seth Shomes at Day After Day Productions (DADP), the first tour leg kicks off on July 11th at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in Tinley Park, IL making stops in Wantagh, Raleigh, Tuscaloosa, Tampa, and more before wrapping up in Primm, NV on November 30th.

The Commodores, renowned for chart-toppers like “Brick House,” “Easy,” “Nightshift” and “Three Times a Lady,” said, “Motown was the place where our dreams took flight. Sharing the stage with another legend like The Pointer Sisters as Motown celebrates their 65th anniversary is truly special. We’re proud to continue to celebrate the music that brought us all together!”

The Pointer Sisters, the dynamic group known for their chart-topping hits like “I’m So Excited,” “Jump (For My Love),” and “Neutron Dance,” said “65 years of Motown and timeless hits! What a milestone. It’s a joy to be touring with a true Motown treasure, The Commodores. Here’s to the music that continues to move generations!”

“I grew up on the classic songs of The Commodores, The Pointer Sisters, The Spinners, and El DeBarge,” said Shomes, “So to create a tour concept with them as their agent is a bucket list item for me! I couldn’t be prouder to have Day After Day Productions represent their touring careers and it will be a thrill to see so many fans singing along with every word in 2024!”

TOUR DATES:
Thu July 11 Tinley Park, IL Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre ^
Thu Jul 25 Wantagh, NY Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater ^
Fri Jul 26 Oxon Hill, MD The Theater at MGM National Harbor ^
Fri Sep 20 Raleigh, NC Red Hat Amphitheater *
Sat Sep 21 Charlotte, NC PNC Music Pavilion *
Thu Oct 03 Tuscaloosa, AL Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater ^
Sat Oct 05 Durant, OK Choctaw Casino ^
Thu Nov 14 Tampa, FL Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino ^
Fri Nov 15 Hollywood, FL Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Fla. ^
Sat Nov 30 Primm, NV Star Of The Desert Arena ^#
^ special guests The Spinners
* special guest El DeBarge

Shakira Announces First Run Of Dates On ‘Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran’ World Tour

On the heels of her chart-topping new album, GRAMMY®, and Latin GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Shakira has just announced the first string dates on her highly anticipated world tour, “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour,” promoted by Live Nation, with 14 arena shows across North America kicking off this fall. The tour’s first leg will start on November 2 in Palm Desert, CA, and includes stops in Los Angeles, Miami, Toronto, Brooklyn, Chicago and more. See below for full tour routing. Known for her dynamic and high-energy performances, Shakira will bring tracks from her new album and her legendary catalog of hits to life on stage.

Shakira first hinted at the tour during her appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon last month. On Friday, the global superstar surprised fans at Coachella when she appeared during Bizarrap’s set to perform their global smash hit “Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53” and “La Fuerte,” both featured on her new album. Before exiting the stage, Shakira teased the tour news to a roaring crowd.

Coachella marks the second time in the last month that Shakira has surprised fans with a showstopping performance. Last month, following the album release, Shakira shut down New York City’s Times Square giving a crowd of 40,000+ fans a peek into the energy of her live shows when she performed at the TSX Stage. The performance included her iconic hits like “Hips Don’t Lie,” “Te Felicito/TQG,” and “Session 53,” as well as “Puntería” and “Cómo Dónde y Cuándo” from her new album.

The tour is in support of her new album, Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran, which in 24 hours of its release became the most streamed album of the year with over 10 billion, and was certified 7x platinum. The album debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Latin Album and Latin Pop Album Charts, while “Puntería” with Cardi B holds the #1 spot on both the Billboard Latin Airplay and Latin Pop Airplay charts. Listen to the album HERE!

This is Shakira’s first tour since 2018, when she wowed fans at sold out stadiums and arenas around the planet with the El Dorado World Tour, cementing her reputation as “an international pop goddess” (Rolling Stone).

Shakira is a Colombian singer-songwriter and multi-GRAMMY® award winner. She has sold over 95 million records worldwide and has won numerous awards including three GRAMMYs®, twelve Latin GRAMMYs®, and multiple World Music Awards, American Music Awards and Billboard Music Awards, to name a few. She is the most-viewed female Latin artist, and one of the top-10 artists of all time on YouTube with over 27 billion cumulative views, and the most-streamed female Latin artist of all time on Spotify.

Most recently, Shakira released her twelfth studio album, Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran to rave reviews. The album is a dazzling testament to her resilience and strength, as well as music’s power to transform the most trying experiences into precious moments. In the first 24 hours it was released, the album became the most streamed album 2024 and was certified 7x Platinum.

Shakira’s previous album El Dorado ranked #1 on iTunes in 37 Countries, won Best Pop Vocal Album at the 2017 Latin GRAMMY® Awards, and Best Latin Pop Album at the 2018 GRAMMY® Awards. With over 12 billion streams, it is one of the most-streamed female albums of all time. In 24 hours, “SHAKIRA || BZRP Music Sessions #53” made history both on Spotify with over 14 million streams and on YouTube with over 52 million views. The song debuted at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 and is another historic moment for Shakira as she is the first solo woman to debut in the Top 10 on the chart with a song recorded in Spanish. It is also the Spanish language song with the most streams in a single day in Spotify history. In September, Shakira received the MTV Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the MTV Video Music Awards and in honor of her award put on a breathtaking performance of her greatest hits.

Less than a week after releasing her critically acclaimed new album, Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran, Shakira surprised a crowd of over 40,000 people, the largest audience for a performance in Times Square, with a mesmerizing performance at the TSX Stage.

Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour Routing
Sat Nov 02 – Palm Desert, CA – Acrisure Arena
Thu Nov 07 – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center
Sat Nov 09 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum
Sat Nov 16 – San Antonio, TX – Frost Bank Center
Sun Nov 17 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center
Wed Nov 20 – Miami, FL – Kaseya Center
Sat Nov 23 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center
Mon Nov 25 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena
Sat Nov 30 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
Thu Dec 05 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center
Sun Dec 08 – Boston, MA – TD Garden
Tue Dec 10 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre
Sat Dec 14 – Chicago, IL – United Center
Sun Dec 15 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena

Matisse Announces ‘Bella Nostalgia’ World Tour

Matisse, the acclaimed pop music group, has just announced their first WORLD TOUR named “Bella Nostalgia,” commemorating a decade of musical inspiration. This tour marks a milestone in the pop group’s career as they continue to captivate new audiences around the world with their unique style and passion for music.

The tour kicks off its US leg on June 15th in El Paso, Texas. This portion of the tour is produced by Live Nation and will also visit New York, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, before wrapping up in Sacramento on September 17th.

The band, formed by Melissa Robles, Román Torres, and Pablo Preciado, will visit a total of 50 cities across the United States, Europe, and Latin America. Their fans will have the opportunity to relive the most iconic moments of their careers, such as the hit “Como Lo Hice Yo,” winner of the Latin Grammy Award 2022 for Best Regional-Mexican Song, which marked a turning point in their musical trajectory and helped position them internationally.

Since its beginnings, Matisse has left a unique mark on the music industry with their contagious melodies, emotional lyrics, and energy on stage. With big hits such as “La Misma Luna,” “Todavía,” and “Acuérdate de Mí,” they have conquered the hearts of millions of fans around the world.

On April 4th, Matisse released their latest single “Luis Miguel,” returning to the pop genre from which they originated, after their successful stint in the regional music genre, marking a new era in their career. “Luis Miguel” is a sentimental and rhythmic ballad in which their voices utilize new sounds with a certain nostalgia for the emblematic pop of the 80s and 90s.

This year, Matisse is celebrating 10 years of a music career and has prepared a show dedicated to love and heartbreak, making a musical journey through their pop and regional Mexican hits. The world tour kicks off in Mexico City on May 17th at the third edition of the Tecate Emblema Festival at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. Don’t miss the opportunity to join the celebration of a decade of passion and musical talent with Melissa, Román, and Pablo.

“We are very excited to start this great tour and to come back to the origin. We have plenty of surprises for this year, such as the return to Auditorio Nacional. We are certain that this tour will be unforgettable and will conquer more hearts all over the world,” said Matisse.

Matisse is a pop music group formed by Melissa Robles, Pablo Preciado and Roman Torres in August 2014. With a career spanning 10 years, they have captivated audiences around the world with their emotive music and distinctive style. Recognized for hits such as “La Misma Luna” and “Todavía”, Matisse continues to leave a mark in the music industry with their latest production, “Bella Nostalgia”.

BELLA NOSTALGIA US TOUR DATES:
Sat Jun 15 El Paso, TX Plaza Theatre
Sun Jun 16 Austin, TX Emo’s
Tue Jun 18 Houston, TX House of Blues
Wed Jun 19 Dallas, TX House of Blues
Sat Jun 22 McAllen, TX McAllen Performing Arts Center
Sun Jun 23 San Antonio, TX The Aztec Theater
Tue Jun 25 Chicago, IL House of Blues
Fri Jun 28 New York, NY Irving Plaza
Sun Jun 30 Charlotte, NC The Fillmore Charlotte
Wed Sep 11 Phoenix, AZ The Van Buren
Fri Sep 13 El Cajon, CA The Magnolia
Sat Sep 14 Las Vegas, NV House of Blues
Sun Sep 15 Los Angeles, CA Belasco
Tue Sep 17 Sacramento, CA Ace of Spades

That Time Coca Cola Marketed OK Soda To The Alt.Rock Crowd In 1994

In 1994, Coca-Cola launched OK Soda, a beverage specifically targeted at the post-modern and alternative youth culture of the early ’90s. The marketing campaign for OK Soda was unlike anything seen before from a major corporation. It was characterized by its ironic, self-referential advertising that deliberately avoided the typical feel-good messaging associated with soda commercials. The commercials featured surreal and often cynical narratives, reflecting the disillusionment and skepticism of the target demographic. The branding included slogans like “Everything is going to be OK” and “What’s the point of OK? Well, what’s the point of anything?” which resonated with the era’s grunge and Generation X sensibilities.

Peter Falk, John Cassavetes, Ben Gazzara, Charo, Adrienne Barbeau, Marty Allen At The Easter Seals Telethon In 1972

The 1972 Easter Seals Telethon featured a remarkable lineup of celebrities, including Peter Falk, John Cassavetes, Ben Gazzara, Charo, Adrienne Barbeau, and Marty Allen. This event, aimed at raising funds for the Easter Seals charity, which supports individuals with disabilities, brought together a diverse group of stars from television, film, and music. Peter Falk, known for his role as Columbo, brought his distinctive charm to the stage, while his frequent collaborator, John Cassavetes, added a touch of artistic credibility and intensity. Ben Gazzara, another member of the Cassavetes circle, lent his suave and commanding presence to the event.

3 Hours Of Footage From New Jersey’s Public Access Anti-TV At The Warped Tour In 1997

The three-hour footage from New Jersey’s public access show “Anti-TV” at the Warped Tour in 1997 captures a raw and unfiltered look at one of the most iconic music festivals of the late ’90s. “Anti-TV” was known for its unconventional and often gritty approach to broadcasting, focusing on subcultures and alternative lifestyles. The Warped Tour, with its mix of punk rock, ska, and extreme sports, was a perfect fit for the show’s ethos. This extensive footage provides an immersive experience, featuring interviews with bands, live performances, and candid moments with festival-goers. Highlights include up-close performances from bands like Blink-182, No Doubt, and The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, along with behind-the-scenes interactions that reveal the vibrant and chaotic energy of the tour

Behind-The-Scenes Footage Of The Spider-Man TV Series From 1978

The behind-the-scenes footage of the 1978 “Spider-Man” TV series provides a fascinating glimpse into the production of one of the earliest live-action adaptations of the beloved Marvel superhero. Starring Nicholas Hammond as Peter Parker/Spider-Man, the series combined practical effects, stunt work, and early special effects technology to bring the web-slinger to life on the small screen.

Watch Bob Geldof And More Perform on May 11, 1980 Edition Of Australia’s “Countdown” Show

The May 11, 1980 edition of Australia’s iconic music television program “Countdown” was a memorable episode that showcased the vibrant and eclectic music scene of the time, including Bob Geldof of The Boomtown Rats. “Countdown,” which aired on the ABC network, was renowned for its influential role in promoting new music and artists, both Australian and international. This particular episode featured performances and music videos from a diverse array of artists, reflecting the dynamic trends of the early ’80s. The show, hosted by the charismatic Molly Meldrum, included interviews and behind-the-scenes glimpses that added depth and personality to the music, making it a beloved staple for viewers. The May 11 episode exemplified the show’s unique blend of entertainment, music promotion, and cultural commentary, solidifying “Countdown’s” legacy in Australian pop culture.

Childish Gambino Announces ‘The New World Tour’

Donald Glover, better known as Childish Gambino, has unveiled plans for a global tour spanning North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.

In addition to the tour announcement, Gambino surprised fans with the release of “Atavista,” a reimagined version of his 2020 album “3.15.20,” boasting two fresh tracks: “Atavista” and “Human Sacrifice.”

‘The New World Tour’ North America 2024 dates
Sun Aug 11 – Oklahoma City, OK – Paycom Center *
Mon Aug 12 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center *
Wed Aug 14 – Milwaukee, WI – Fiserv Forum *
Thu Aug 15 – Columbus, OH – Schottenstein Center *
Sat Aug 17 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena *
Sun Aug 18 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena *
Tue Aug 20 – Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena *
Wed Aug 21 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center *
Fri Aug 23 – Boston, MA – TD Garden *
Sat Aug 24 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena *
Mon Aug 26 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center *
Tue Aug 27 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center *
Thu Aug 29 – Washington, D.C. – Capital One Arena *
Fri Aug 30 – Raleigh, NC – PNC Arena *
Sun Sep 1 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena *
Mon Sep 2 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena *
Wed Sep 4 – Tampa, FL – Amalie Arena *
Thu Sep 5 – Sunrise, FL – Amerant Bank Arena *
Sat Sep 7 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center *
Sun Sep 8 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center *
Tue Sep 10 – Austin, TX – Moody Center *
Wed Sep 11 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center *
Fri Sep 13 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena *
Sat Sep 14 – Salt Lake City, UT – Delta Center *
Mon Sep 16 – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center *
Wed Sep 18 – Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.com Arena *
Thu Sep 19 – Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.com Arena *
Sat Sep 21 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center *
Mon Sep 23 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena *
Tue Sep 24 – Portland, OR – Moda Center *
Wed Sep 25 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena *
Fri Sep 27 – Calgary, AB – Scotiabank Saddledome *
Sun Sep 29 – Edmonton, AB – Rogers Place *
Wed Oct 2 – St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center *
Thu Oct 3 – Chicago, IL – United Center *
‘The New World Tour’ Europe/UK 2024 dates
Thu, Oct 31 – Lyon, FR – LDLC Arena #
Sat, Nov 2 – Milan, IT – Unipol Forum #
Mon, Nov 4 – Cologne, DE – Lanxess Arena #
Wed, Nov 6 – Hamburg, DE – Barclays Arena #
Fri, Nov 8 – Oslo, NO – Oslo Spektrum #
Sun, Nov 10 – Copenhagen, DK – Royal Arena #
Tue, Nov 12 – Prague, CZ – O2 arena #
Wed, Nov 13 – Berlin, DE – Uber Arena #
Tue, Nov 19 – Paris, FR – Accor Arena #
Thu, Nov 21 – Munich, DE – Olympiahalle #
Sat, Nov 23 – Brussels, BE – ING Arena #
Sun, Nov 24 – Amsterdam, NL – Ziggo Dome #
Tue, Nov 26 – Manchester, UK – AO Arena #
Thu, Nov 28 – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro #
Sat, Nov 30 – London, UK – The O2 #
Sun, Dec 1 – London, UK – The O2 #
Tue, Dec 3 – Birmingham, UK – Utilita Arena #
Thu, Dec 5 – Dublin, IE – 3Arena #
‘The New Worl Tour’ Australia 2025 dates
Tue, Jan 28 – Auckland, NZ –Spark Arena #
Sat, Feb 1 – Brisbane, QLD – Brisbane Entertainment Centre #
Tue, Feb 4 – Sydney, NSW – Qudos Bank Arena #
Wed, Feb 7 – Melbourne, VIC – Rod Laver Arena #
Sat, Feb 11 – Perth, WA– RAC Arena #
Support key
* with WILLOW
# With Aamarae

Jim Cuddy Announces New Solo Album “All The World Fades Away”

Jim Cuddy has announced his new album, All The World Fades Away, will be released on June 14th. The new album, Cuddy’s sixth solo effort, sees the legendary songwriter making the most of a rare abundance of time to reflect, tinker, and create, drawing from his decades of experiences with an eye for appreciating the journey life has given him. Cuddy says, “You sort of enter a dream state when you begin writing. And I’ve begun to wonder why some images have stayed with me over the years and others haven’t. So yes, this album is about looking back. However, I tried to make sure the record is affirming of life as it is now, reflecting how much I like where I’m at today. It’s not wrapping up or being nostalgic for old times. It’s just… surveying.”

In addition to the new music, Jim Cuddy has announced a full slate of Canadian tour dates, running from June through December of 2024 that will take him from coast to coast. Tickets are available via JimCuddy.com presale beginning Monday May 6 at 10 am ET and will run throughout the week. General on sale begins Friday, May 10 at 10 am local (Victoria and Halifax general on sale begins at 12pm local). Select tour dates will include a digital album of All The World Fades Away with the purchase of a ticket.

The first new music from the album is the radiant album opener “Learn to Live Alone.”Of the musically buoyant but slightly tear-stained track, Cuddy says “If I were to look at the evolution of my very long relationship with my wife (actor Rena Polley), we have spent a lot of time apart. Independence has become one of the foundational pieces of our relationship, and it has shaped the way we live. When I see other couples that do everything together, I can’t help but wonder how that’s possible.”

The prolonged gestation of the three-years-in-the-making All The World Fades Away helps explain Cuddy’s reflective mindset. Hitting pause on his solo album, Cuddy took time to record and tour with Blue Rodeo. However, in the summer of 2023, Cuddy got the band back together at The Woodshed Studio to complete the album. Co-producers Tim Vesely and Colin Cripps – also on guitar – were joined by drummer Joel Anderson, bassist Bazil Donovan, violinist Anne Lindsay, keyboardist Steve O’Connor and a marquee roster of guests including vocalist Jenn Grant.

“Learn to Live Alone” arrives with a video shot by multi-disciplinary artist Jenn Grant, who’s involvement with the album expanded beyond her vocal contribution on “Scars” after she gifted Jim with a video for that song. Her work as both a visual artist and a musician gave her a singular perspective on Jim’s music, and she has gone on to create several videos for the album, bringing her unique visual style to support and highlight the powerful songwriting. Click here to watch the “Learn to Live Alone” video.

As a solo artist and as one of the creative forces in Blue Rodeo, Jim Cuddy has received nearly every accolade Canada can bestow upon a musician including 15 JUNO Awards, and The Order of Canada. Along with his bandmates in Blue Rodeo, Jim has been inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, received the Governor General Performing Arts Award and a Star on the Walk of Fame. Follow Jim Cuddy on X, Facebook, and YouTube for all the latest.

Tracklist
Learn to Live Alone
You Belong
Anywhere Else But Home
Impossible
All the World Fades Away
Scars
Too Far Gone
Torn
Everyday Angels
Good News
Holding it Down
Say Goodbye

Jim Cuddy 2024 Canadian Tour Dates: 
06/15 Vineland, ON Tawse Winery
06/16 Burlington, ON Sound of Music Festival
06/28 Lake Rosseau, ON – Canada Day Weekend Music Festival
07/01 Hamilton, ON – It’s Your Festival
07/23 Gravenhurst, ON – Peter’s Players Cruise
07/26 Canso, NS – Stan Rogers Folk Festival
08/03 Ben Eoin, NS – The Lakes at Ben Eoin
08/18 Huntsville, ON – Huntsville Festival of the Arts
08/23 Niagara, ON – Jackson Triggs Winery
09/06 Oshawa, ON – Regent Theatre
09/07 Port Credit, ON – Tim Horton’s Southside Shuffle
09/08 Fenelon Falls, ON – Grove Theatre
09/13 Montreal, QC – MTELUS
09/14 Fredericton, NB – Harvest Music Festival
09/15 Moncton, NB – Casino New Brunswick
09/17 Pictou, NS – deCoste Centre
09/18 Pictou, NS – deCoste Centre
09/20 Glace Bay, NS – Savoy Theatre
09/21 Halifax, NS – Rebecca Cohn Theatre
10/04 Kitchener, ON – Centre In the Square
10/05 Guelph, ON – Fixed Gear Brewery
10/06 Barrie, ON – Georgian Theatre
10/26 Winnipeg, MB – Burton Cummings Theatre
10/27 Saskatoon, SK – TCU Place
10/28 Regina, SK – Casino Regina
10/30 Calgary, AB – Jack Singer Auditorium
11/02 Red Deer, AB – Bo’s Bar and Stage
11/04 Lethbridge, AB – Enmax Centre
11/06 Banff, AB – Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
11/07 Edmonton, AB – Winspear Centre
11/09 Mission, BC – Clarke Theatre
11/10 Kelowna, BC – Kelowna Community Theatre
11/12 Vancouver, BC – Orpheum Theatre
11/13 Victoria, BC – McPherson Playhouse
11/14 Parksville, BC – Knox United Church
11/21 North Bay, ON – Capitol Centre
11/23 Ottawa, ON – National Arts Centre
11/27 Toronto, ON – Massey Hall
11/30 London, ON – London Music Hall
12/01 Brantford, ON – Sanderson Centre

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