Picture this: Darth Vader strolls in, not with a lightsaber, but with a table full of squeaky rubber chickens. Each squawk delivers John Williams’ epic theme with poultry-powered precision. The Force? More like The Fowl-ce.
Andrea Bocelli Leads Historic ‘Grace for the World’ Concert at St. Peter’s Square
On Saturday 13th September Andrea Bocelli co-directed and performed at the ‘Grace for the World’ free concert: a celebration of music and human connection. Presented from the heart of Vatican City, and streamed live (on Disney+, Hulu and ABC News) the concert made history as the first musical event of its kind to be staged St. Peter’s Square.
The world-renowned tenor performed his hit track with KAROL G, ‘Vivo Por Ella’, for the first time together, as well as a rousing rendition of ‘Amazing Grace’ with Teddy Swims.
Andrea Bocelli also announces his forthcoming single, a brand new version of ‘The Blessing’ recorded with Kari Jobe and Cody Carnes, to be released later this year on Decca / Capitol Christian Music Group.
In an unprecedented gathering of voices and vision, the one-off ‘Grace for the World’ performance united gospel, soul, hip-hop, pop, and classical, and closed the third World Meeting on Human Fraternity, celebrating the 2025 Jubilee Year.
The concert also featured musical performances from such worldclass talent as Pharrell Williams, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Clipse, Jelly Roll, BamBam, and Angélique Kidjo, each bringing a unique musical perspective that supports the event’s theme of unity. Additional international choristers joined, making the concert a truly global collaboration.
Maestro Andrea Bocelli said of the landmark cultural and spiritual event: “As an artist, I have always believed that music is not just entertainment, but above all a universal language: a bridge capable of uniting cultures, peoples, and hearts. It is a great honour and an equally great joy to lend my voice on the occasion of the World Meeting on Human Fraternity, in the hopeful belief that this initiative may instill in everyone’s hearts that sense of fraternity and humanity which is so deeply needed.”
Beyond the music, the evening showcased reflections from cultural, diplomatic, and sports leaders, plus an aerial drone and light show by Nova Sky Stories inspired by the Sistine Chapel’s artistry.
Created as a moment of global unity, streaming platforms brought together audiences from around the globe to enjoy a singular live experience like no other.
This follows a moving performance by Bocelli and his son Matteo for Pope Leo XIV a few days ahead of the ‘Grace for the World’ concert, on the occasion of the inauguration of the Laudato Si’ Village in Castel Gandolfo
Frank Turner Announces ‘The Next Ten Years’ Triple Vinyl Set for November 2025
Frank Turner has never been one to stand still, and now he’s looking back on a decade of relentless creativity with the announcement of The Next Ten Years Triple Vinyl Set on 7 November, 2025. Serving as the sequel to the much coveted The First Ten Years Box Set, which was released in 2015, the collection will dive deep into Frank’s vault, showcasing rare and bonus material curated by Frank himself, spanning the studio albums of 2015 to 2024 in a 3LP release. Fans will uncover everything from B-sides and live sessions from the eras of Positive Songs For Negative People, Be More Kind, No Man’s Land, and FTHC; as well as a collection of covers, radio sessions, acoustic versions and artist collaboration tracks; some previously not officially released, and many of which are here on vinyl for the first time.
The 3LP clear vinyl discs will be housed in a unique gatefold with a hinged middle sleeve, featuring die-cut panels and embossed titling on the cover. The printed inner sleeves showcase collages made from hundreds of unseen photos and tour passes, which creates slightly different varieties of the cover image through the die-cut panels, depending which inner sleeve side is placed in the first pocket. Side B of LP3 contains a reverse etching visible through the clear disc. Each sleeve will be individually inkjet numbered up to 4000, making this a true collectible. Full details on the tracklisting below.
Speaking about the release, Frank shares: “It’s been a decade since I last gathered all my non studio album music together for a proper release. Outside of my frontline albums, there’s so much more music, and I want it to be easy for everyone to find. B-sides, covers, sessions, alternative versions – it’s lovely to have it all in one place”.
To mark the announcement, Frank is sharing a cover of Janis Ian’s ‘Better Times Will Come’’. On how the cover came about, Frank shares: “A few years back, the legendary Janis Ian hit me up out of the blue. Seeing her name in my inbox was mind-blowing – I’m a big fan – and the message kept up the crazy – she asked me to cover one of her songs, alongside a host of other artists, to explore song interpretation, as well as to spread the timely message of “Better Times”. I gave it my best shot and was pretty pleased with the result – as was Janis. It’s lovely to have this song on vinyl and to be giving it (and its words) a wider audience.” Listen to ‘Better Times Will Come’’ HERE.
The announcement arrives during yet another high-stamina year for Frank. Following his landmark sold-out 3000th show at London’s Alexandra Palace in February this year, the punk-rock road-warrior has continued his trademark marathon touring schedule. After a busy summer tearing through UK and European festivals, Frank is heading back out on the road once more joining longtime friends Dropkick Murphys for a major European arena tour in October and November. To close out 2025, Frank is reuniting with his old band Million Dead for a UK tour in December, with the London Electric Ballroom already sold out. Full details on Frank’s live dates are detailed on his website here.
The Next Ten Years Tracklisting:
LP1: ORIGINALS
A1 The Sand In The Gears (Live)
A2 Least Of All Young Caroline
A3 Little Aphrodite
A4 Cleopatra In Brooklyn
A5 Bar Staff
A6 How It Began
B1 Road Crew
B2 Eye Of The Day (Live at Earth, Hackney)
B3 Sister Rosetta (Live at Earth, Hackney)
B4 Lioness (Live at Earth, Hackney)
B5 The Sand In The Gears (Electronic)
LP2: COVERS & FEATURES
C1 Delilah (Tom Jones cover)
C2 The Armadillo (Flanders & Swann cover)
C3 Mama Tried (Merle Haggard cover)
C4 Giraffes #1 (Chris T-T cover)
C5 Better Times Will Come (Janis Ian cover)
C6 Merry Christmas Everybody (Slade Cover – Radio 2 Session 13.12.17)
D1 This Year (Mountain Goats cover)
D2 Northbound (Grace Petrie cover)
D3 Julie (Levellers track feat. Frank Turner)
D4 Little Life feat. KT Tunstall
D5 Little Changes (Choir! Choir! Choir! Version)
LP3: ACOUSTIC VERSIONS
E1 Blackout (Acoustic)
E2 There She Is (Acoustic)
E3 Little Changes (Acoustic)
E4 Haven’t Been Doing So Well (Acoustic)
E5 A Wave Across A Bay (Acoustic)
E6 Punches (Acoustic)
E7 The Work (Acoustic)
Side F = Etching design
Propaganda Celebrate 40 Years of ‘A Secret Wish’ With Deluxe Box Set ‘A Secret Sense of Rhythm : A Secret Sense of Sin’
German synth-pop visionaries Propaganda emerged from Düsseldorf in 1982, soon capturing the imagination of musical tastemakers with their provocative, art-driven sound described at the time as ‘Abba from Hell’. Propaganda was the first band to formally sign to Trevor Horn’s pioneering ZTT label in June 1983, and they released their debut single, ‘Dr. Mabuse’, in February of the following year. The brooding, cinematic track, produced by Horn and perhaps best experienced in all its 10-minute ‘Das Testament Des Mabuse’ glory, as a perfect example of the art of the 12” version.
The full-length debut, ‘A Secret Wish’, arrived in the Summer of 1985. Written primarily by Ralf Dörper, Michael Mertens, Claudia Brücken & Andreas Thein, and produced by Stephen Lipson, it featured the distinctive vocals of both Brücken and Susanne Freytag, along with cameos from David Sylvian, Stewart Copeland, Steve Howe, Glenn Gregory, and the legendary Post-Punk guitarist, the late John McGeoch.
‘A Secret Wish’ was both a critical triumph and a commercial success, reaching the top 20 on the UK Albums Chart and spawned two further iconic singles, ‘Duel’ and ‘p:Machinery’, the latter becoming a major hit in Italy, France, the Netherlands, Germany, and Switzerland, as well as the ‘should have been a single ‘Murder Of Love’ and a cover of ‘Sorry For Laughing’ by the lo-fi Scottish Postcard Records band, Josef K.
That same year, the band embarked on their Outside World tour, performing across Europe and North America, with former Simple Minds bassist Derek Forbes and drummers Steve Jansen (ex-Japan) and Brian McGee (also ex-Simple Minds).
In November 1985, ‘Wishful Thinking’, a reimagining of ‘A Secret Wish’, crafted for the U.S. club market, was issued a promo only, but was quickly adopted by European fans and is regarded as a classic example of the remix album genre.
Now, for the first time, this deluxe collector’s edition box set, curated by ZTT archivist and historian Ian Peel, presents a definitive archive of Propaganda’s groundbreaking work. Along with the 6CD set, there are also two exclusive companion formats: a limited 1-LP vinyl edition remixed by David Kosten, known for his work with Faultline, Everything Everything, Bat For Lashes, Steven Wilson, and Mike Oldfield.
A SECRET SENSE OF RHYTHM : A SECRET SENSE OF SIN is a time capsule, a curated archive, and a celebration of one of the most ambitious, artful and best-regarded pop albums of the 1980s. It also serves as the most definitive record of the time Propaganda spent with the Zang Tuum Tumb record label, from 1983 to 1985.
CD 1 Secret – An encyclopaedic edition of the debut Propaganda album, A Secret Wish. All the tracks from both the original 1985 Analogue Sequence and the later Digital Variation. All remastered for its 40th anniversary at Abbey Road Studios.
CD 2 Stahlnetz – An extended edition of the remix album Wishful Thinking. If A Secret Wish was ‘ABBA in heaven’, then STAHLNETZ is ‘ABBA in hell’, its darker dance-floor counterpart, created ‘for the footsteps and heartbeats of the connoisseur’.
CD 3 Singlette – Propaganda’s three specially-edited EPs – originally released only on cassette – all with unique versions, mixes and sequences: Do Well, Complete Machinery and the initial intended sequence for (The Nine Lives of) Dr. Mabuse.
CD 4 Series – Propaganda’s contributions to Zang Tuum Tumb’s Action, Incidental and Fatal series. Featuring some of the biggest, boldest 12″ remixes in the history of electronic pop, connected by the Testament series of interludes and edits.
CD 5 Studio – A behind-the-scenes listen into Propaganda at work in Sarm Studios across 1984 and 1985. The construction of the album, including the singles and remixes, is a raw, illuminating work-in-progress juxtaposed with beautiful alternate takes.
CD 6 (Some Kind Of) Single – The final Propaganda single of the Zang Tuum Tumb era: a previously unreleased version of Dr. Mabuse from John Hughes’ 1987 film Some Kind of Wonderful, alongside mixes created especially for TV and video.
A SECRET SENSE OF RHYTHM : A SECRET SENSE OF SIN
SUPER DELUXE EDITION & DIGITAL TRACKLIST
DISC 1: SECRET
A Secret Wish (Propaganda’s Analogue Sequence)
Dream Within a Dream (8.04)
The Murder of Love (05.18)
Jewel (03.09)
Duel (04.41)
p:Machinery (03.49)
Sorry For Laughing (03.27)
Dr. Mabuse (First life) (05.02)
The Chase (04.05)
The Last Word (Strength to Dream) (03.02)
A Secret Wish (Stephen Lipson’s Digital Variation)
Dream Within a Dream (09.08)
Jewel (06.22)
Duel (04.48)
Frozen Faces (04.25)
p:Machinery (03.51)
Dr Mabuse (10.41)
DISC 2: STAHLNETZ
Disturbdance One (0.11)
Abuse – Here (03.29)
Machined (06.53)
p:Machinery – The βeta Wraparound… (10.47)
Laughed (08.45)
Sorry For Laughing – Alvin Clarke 12″ Mix (05.27)
Loving (0.46)
Jewelled (07.48)
Loved (06.42)
Abuse – There (04.16)
Im Stahlnetz Des Mabuse (03.17)
Thought (02.06)
Frozen faces – The Echo of… (10.19)
Machined – Nowhere (0.29)
DISC 3: SINGLETTE
(The Nine Lives of) Dr. Mabuse
Dr. Mabuse – A Paranoid Fantasy (04.21)
Dr. Mabuse Der Spieler – An International Incident (05.38)
Das Testaments Des Mabuse (10.16)
Femme Fatale – The Woman with The Orchid (03.22)
Dr. Mabuse – The Ninth Life of… (04.10)
Do Well
The First Cut (01.28)
Duel – Voiceless (05.06)
Jewel – Cut Rough (06.52)
Wonder (01.44)
Bejewelled (05.16)
Complete Machinery
Introduction (0.26)
p:Machinery – Connected (12.42)
Separation (0.20)
Frozen Faces – βeta (05.30)
DISC 4: SERIES
Die Tausend Augen Des Mabuse (09.47)
Testament One (01.20)
Duel – Bitter-sweet (07.37)
Testament Two (0.29)
p:Machinery – Polish (09.24)
Testament Three (0.25)
Frozen Faces – αlpha (04.23)
Testament Four (0.25)
Sorry For Laughing – Unapologetic (10.11)
Testament Five (01.04)
The Murder of Love – Murderous Instrumental (04.28)
Testament Six (0.32)
p:Machinery – βeta (09.33)
Testament Seven (03.15)
Dr Mabuse – Special Instrumental Mix (05.36)
Testament Eight (01.56)
DISC 5: STUDIO
Dream Within a Dream (Within A Dream) (04.27)
P:Machinery – αlpha (01.58)
Dr Mabuse (An International Conclusion) – Outtake 24.04.85 (05.44)
(The First Life of…) Strength to Dream – Outtake 04.02.84 (02.28)
Dream Within a Dream – Noise and Girls Come Out to Play (09.10)
Frozen Faces – A Secret Sense of Rhythm (05.10)
Frozen Faces – A Secret Sense of Sin (05.37)
p:Machinery – Goodnight 32 (04.12)
The Chase – The Goodnight, Mix (04.12)
Femme Fatale – The Orchid (03.21)
Jewel – Rough Cut (03.44)
Lied (02.47)
The Lesson (04.18)
p:Machinery – Passive (03.44)
p:Machinery – The Voiceless βeta Wraparound Edit (04.25)
DISC 6: (SOME KIND OF) SINGLE
Disturbdance Six (01.02)
Dr Mabuse – Some Kind of Wonderful (03.20)
Disturbdance Five (02.34)
Duel – Thirds, For Top of the Pops (04.01)
Disturbdance Thirty-three – Parts one and two (02.17)
Dr Mabuse – Anton Corbijn Video Mix (04.54)
Disturbdance Seven (03.14)
p:Machinery – Zbigniew Rybczyński Video Mix (04.37)
Disturbdance Fourteen (01.14)
A SECRET WISH LP
DAVID KOSTEN MIX
SIDE ONE – Within
Dream Within a Dream (8.04)
The Murder of Love (05.18)
Jewel (03.09)
Duel (04.41)
SIDE TWO – Without
p:Machinery (03.49)
Sorry For Laughing (03.27)
Dr. Mabuse (First life) (05.02)
The Chase (04.05)
The Last Word (Strength to Dream) (03.02)
Frank Sinatra’s ‘In The Wee Small Hours’ Returns as 70th Anniversary Tone Poet Vinyl Reissue
Frank Sinatra’s seminal 1955 Capitol Records album In The Wee Small Hours will be reissued in Blue Note’s acclaimed Tone Poet Audiophile Vinyl Series on November 14 marking the album’s 70th anniversary. Produced for release by Joe Harley, the new Tone Poet Vinyl Edition was mastered by Kevin Gray from the original analog master tapes, pressed on 180g vinyl at Record Technology Inc. (RTI), and comes packaged in a deluxe gatefold tip-on jacket featuring session photos by William Claxton and Ken Veeder, as well as an essay by Rita Kirwan.
In The Wee Small Hours is a melancholy masterpiece of lost love and heartbreak that was a pivotal album in the legendary vocalist’s career. Produced by Voyle Gilmore, the album embodied Sinatra’s artistic growth into a more mature singing style with stunning renditions of Great American Songbook standards given sublime arrangements by Nelson Riddle, creating one of the first-ever concept albums.
Sinatra conceived of In The Wee Small Hours as a full-length album, rather than a collection of singles, and it would become one of the first pop albums to be released on 12-inch LP. The album was met with immediate critical and commercial success, reaching #2 on the Billboard charts and bolstering Sinatra’s career resurgence following his signing to Capitol Records in 1953 and his Academy Award win for his role in the film From Here to Eternity.
Side 1
1. In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning (Dave Mann-Bob Hilliard)
2. Mood Indigo (Duke Ellington-Irving Mills-Barney Bigard)
3. Glad to Be Unhappy (Richard Rodgers-Lorenz Hart)
4. I Get Along Without You Very Well (Hoagy Carmichael)
5. Deep in a Dream (Jimmy Van Heusen-Eddie DeLange)
6. I See Your Face Before Me (Arthur Schwartz-Howard Dietz)
7. Can’t We Be Friends? (Kay Swift-Paul James)
8. When Your Lover Has Gone (E.A. Swan)
Side 2
1. What Is This Thing Called Love? (Cole Porter )
2. Last Night When We Were Young (Harold Arlen-E.Y. Harburg)
3. I’ll Be Around (Alec Wilder)
4. Ill Wind (Harold Arlen-Ted Koehler)
5. It Never Entered My Mind (Richard Rodgers-Lorenz Hart)
6. Dancing on the Ceiling (Richard Rodgers-Lorenz Hart)
7. I’ll Never Be the Same (Matty Malneck-Frank Signorelli- Gus Kahn)
8. This Love of Mine (Sol Parker-Henry Sanicola-Frank Sinatra)
Airbourne Roar Back With First New Song in Six Years, “GUTSY”
Airbourne are back with “GUTSY,” their first new song in six years. Bristling with attitude and intent, this is AIRBOURNE on steroids – fired up and pissed off, ready to take on the world. “Get ‘GUTSY,’ I die hard, you can’t stop me once I start…”
For frontman and lead guitarist Joel O’Keeffe, his brother Ryan on drums, longtime bassist Justin Street, and recent recruit Brett Tyrrell on rhythm guitar, “GUTSY” powerfully underlines everything they stand for, a blood-and-sweat commitment to the rock ‘n’ roll cause, and a burning desire to honor the true heroes of the genre. More than just a title, “GUTSY” is a declaration. A worldview. A line drawn deep in the sand… “It’s how you live, it’s how you die…”
Frontman/Lead Guitarist Joel O’Keeffe shares: “When the odds are stacked against you and the battle you’re fighting seems impossible to win; when the vultures are circling and the last chance saloon has firmly bolted its doors; when your plane is hitting the runway on a single engine, and that engine is on fire; and when the things you hold as precious, the things that define you, are being tested at every turn, then the choices available become a lot clearer: fold or fight… call for help or cry for glory… give in or Get ‘GUTSY’!”
Produced by Brian Howes, who also worked with the band on 2013’s ‘Black Dog Barking,’ engineered by Canadian studio legend Mike Fraser (AC/DC, Aerosmith, Rush, Metallica), and mixed by Zakk Cervini (Dayseeker, BMTH, Architects, Machine Gun Kelly), “GUTSY” marks the first new music from the Australian outfit since 2019’s ‘Boneshaker.’
From the first ringing guitar chord (and it’s no coincidence it sounds like a bell!), “GUTSY” makes zero apologies for being big, bold, and bombastic. It’s a layered, fully cranked take on signature AIRBOURNE sonics, and packs enough low-end punch to work as a defibrillator in moments of crisis.
For Joel and Ryan, voracious students of hard rock, the mythology, the sacred rites, “GUTSY” stands tall, shoulders back and chest out. It’s a potent call to arms. A rallying cry for fans and band alike.
“We went into this writing and recording session with a clear idea of what we wanted to achieve,” concludes Joel. “It was a question of legacy. Let’s create something that can stand the test of time, both in terms of our own story and the hard rock world in general. Let’s plant our flag as close to the summit as p
50 Amazing Facts About Marilyn Knowlden, The Beloved Child Star of Hollywood’s Golden Age
Marilyn Knowlden, the beloved child actress of Hollywood’s Golden Age who appeared in classics like Little Women, Imitation of Life, and Les Misérables, has passed away at the age of 99. One of the last surviving stars of the 1930s, she captivated audiences with her grace and talent before retiring from film to pursue music, theater, and family life. Her remarkable journey—from a baby pageant winner to a cherished performer alongside legends like Katharine Hepburn and James Cagney—leaves behind a legacy of artistry, resilience, and joy. Here are 50 amazing facts about the legendary actress!
Marilyn Knowlden was born on May 12, 1926, in Oakland, California.
She was the only child of Robert E. Knowlden Jr. and Bertha McKenzie.
Her parents married on December 23, 1921.
She won a baby beauty pageant in 1929 when she was nearly three years old.
She began dance lessons at age three.
One of her early teachers, Theodore Kosloff, believed she would succeed in show business.
Her father arranged her first Hollywood screen test in 1931 at Paramount Pictures.
She debuted in Women Love Once at just four years old.
On the day of her debut screen test, her family survived a car accident.
Actress Dolores Costello helped comfort her after that accident.
As promotion for Women Love Once, she performed live in theaters before screenings.
By 1933, she had an uncredited role in Little Women starring Katharine Hepburn.
Little Women was nominated for Best Picture at the 1934 Academy Awards.
In 1934, she portrayed Jessie Pullman at age eight in Imitation of Life.
Over 100 children auditioned for that role, which she won.
Imitation of Life was later preserved in the U.S. National Film Registry.
In 1935, she played young Agnes Wickfield in David Copperfield.
The same year, she portrayed young Cosette in Les Misérables.
Her face is featured on most DVD covers of Les Misérables.
She played piano in a scene in David Copperfield.
She acted alongside Fredric March in Anthony Adverse (1936).
She received praise for her role in Rainbow on the River (1936).
In Marie Antoinette (1938), she played Princess Marie Thérèse of France.
She appeared with James Cagney in Angels with Dirty Faces (1938).
She was considered for the role of Careen O’Hara in Gone With the Wind.
In 1940, she played Marianna van Horn in All This, and Heaven Too.
Altogether, six of her films were nominated for Best Picture.
She often played the younger versions of leading ladies.
She never signed a studio contract, working instead as a freelancer.
She attended Beverly Hills High School while acting.
Her last film was The Way of All Flesh in 1940.
She retired from film acting in 1944 to focus on education.
She studied drama and music at Mills College in California.
On July 30, 1946, she married Army Captain Richard Goates.
She accompanied him to assignments in China and Japan.
She became a radio announcer for Armed Forces Radio in Nanking.
Her station call sign was XMAG.
The couple also lived in Yokohama and Shanghai.
They had three children—Carolyn, Brian, and Kevin—and fostered one child.
She later divorced Goates and married Eliseo Busnardo.
She wrote musicals and plays, often collaborating with Richard.
In 1962, she co-wrote Never Put Off Until Tomorrow for her church.
She returned to Mills College at age 50.
She moved to Fallbrook, California, in 1983.
At age 69, she played the lead in a local production of My Fair Lady.
She continued performing in community theater productions.
In 2010, Cinecon honored her with a lifetime achievement award.
Actress Marsha Hunt presented her that award.
She published her autobiography Little Girl in Big Pictures in 2011.
Marilyn Knowlden passed away in 2025 at the age of 99, remembered as one of the last living stars of Hollywood’s 1930s Golden Age.
Rick Wakeman & Son Announce First-Ever US Tour Together in 2026
RICK WAKEMAN CBE is pleased to announce his rescheduled US tour dates for 2026. Following the postponement of his July 2025 concerts with vocalist Hayley Sanderson due to Rick’s impending surgery, existing commitments mean that sadly, Hayley is no longer available to join him on the road, but instead, he will be touring for the first time ever with his son, Oliver. Although they have occasionally performed together in the past, this will be the first opportunity to see the pair in their brand new WAKEMAN & SON show.
Both former keyboard players with YES and the Strawbs, as well as being highly successful, award-winning musicians in their own right, WAKEMAN & SON will be performing music which ranges from their joint musical heritage to their latest recordings.
Already one of the most in-demand session players of his generation before joining YES, after leaving the band, Rick became renowned for his prog rock extravaganzas, such as Journey To The Centre Of The Earth and The Myths And Legends Of King Arthur And The Knights Of The Round Table, as well his numerous tours with both his band, the English Rock Ensemble, and as a solo pianist.
Oliver’s solo career encompasses several critically acclaimed solo albums, collaborations with highly regarded musicians like Clive Nolan (Pendragon/Arena), Steve Howe (YES/Asia) and Gordon Giltrap, a series of poetry CD’s which featured Shakespearean actor Derek Jacobi, and a variety of art and music projects with fantasy artist Rodney Matthews.
While father and son have performed on the same stage in the past – most notably, at a performance of The Myths And Legends of King Arthur… at London’s O2 Arena, they have never toured together before.
“It’s always an honour for me to share the stage with one of my wonderful children,” says Rick, “and for the first time, it’s a thrill to be actually doing a tour with my eldest son Oliver. I know it will be very special – especially if, on the odd occasion, he buys me dinner!!”
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see two legendary keyboard players in concert together!
Rick Wakeman 2026 Tour Dates
Wed-Mar-11 Ridgefield CT* Ridgefield Playhouse
Fri-Mar-13 Phoenixville PA* The Colonial Theatre
Sat-Mar-14 Poughkeepsie NY* Bardavon
Sun-Mar-15 Derry NH* Tupelo Music Hall
Wed-Mar-18 St Louis MO The Sheldon
Fri-Mar-20 St Charles IL Arcada Theatre
Sat-Mar-21 Kent OH The Kent Stage
Sun-Mar-22 Cincinnati OH* Ludlow Garage
Tue-Mar-24 Richmond VA* The National
Wed-Mar-25 Englewood NJ* Bergen Performing Arts
Thu-Mar-26 Huntington NY The Paramount
Sat-Mar-28 Westerly RI United Theatre
Sun-Mar-29 Red Bank NJ The Vogel
*Tickets from the postponed Strictly Wakeman Tour with Hayley Sanderson earlier this year will be valid for these new shows.
Fallsview Casino Unveils Star-Studded 2026 Lineup of Rock, Comedy, R&B, and Nostalgia
The entertainment lineup at the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino continues to grow as new acts are unveiled for 2026. The season kicks off with the 80s rock tribute act Hairball on January 29, followed by comedy legend Bill Engvall on February 5. The excitement continues with rock icons Queensrÿche and Quiet Riot on February 27, then shifts to a soulful night of R&B with Jeffrey Osborne and Will Downing on February 28. The momentum carries into March with the My Generation Tour on March 7. Tickets go on sale Friday, September 19 at 10:00am via ticketmaster.ca.
“We’re excited to welcome an amazing mix of performances to the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino,” said Cathy Price, Vice President of Marketing & Resort Operations at Niagara Casinos. “From high-energy rock tributes and legendary bands to stand-up comedy and nostalgic tours, this lineup offers something for everyone.”
Get ready to rock on January 29 as Hairball brings their explosive tribute to some of the biggest bands from the 80s. With spot-on recreations of legends like Van Halen, KISS, Queen, and more. Hairball’s high-octane performances are complemented with lights, smoke, fire, and pyrotechnics. It’s not just a concert, it’s a full-throttle rock & roll experience you won’t forget.
Comedy fans, mark your calendars for February 5 as Grammy-nominated comedian Bill Engvall takes the stage as part of his Here’s Your Sign – It Wasn’t My Time tour. Known for his signature “Here’s Your Sign” catchphrase and relatable humour, Engvall brings decades of stand-up success, hit albums, and TV appearances such as Blue Collar TV, The Bill Engvall Show and Funny You Should Ask. Don’t miss this chance to see one of America’s most beloved comedians live in Niagara Falls.
On February 27, progressive metal icons Queensrÿche take over for a night of powerful vocals, heavy riffs and hits. With over 20 million albums sold worldwide and classics like “Silent Lucidity” and “Jet City Woman”, Queensrÿche continues to captivate audiences with their signature live performances. Joining them as special guests are hard rock legends Quiet Riot, bringing their chart-topping anthems and high-energy stage presence to round out an electrifying night of rock. Fueled by iconic hits like “Cum on Feel The Noize” and “Bang Your Head (Metal Health),” the band became a driving force behind the unmistakable sound of 80s rock.
Two of R&B’s most legendary voices come together for one unforgettable evening on February 28. Grammy-nominated Jeffrey Osborne, known for timeless hits like “On the Wings of Love” and “Love Ballad”, joins forces with the Prince of Sophisticated Soul, Will Downing, whose smooth classics like “I Try” and “A Million Ways” have mesmerized international audiences. Together, they promise an evening filled with soulful melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and classic love songs that will stir your soul and leave lasting memories.
Take a musical journey through the 60s on March 7 with the My Generation Tour. Featuring iconic hits from The Lovin’ Spoonful, The Hollies, and Gary Lewis & The Playboys, this one-night-only event brings together three legendary acts for a celebration of the songs that defined a generation. From “Do You Believe in Magic” to “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother” and “This Diamond Ring,” it’s a fantastic tribute to the golden era of pop and rock.
With a diverse lineup of world-class entertainment, the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino is set to deliver amazing performances in 2026—bringing the best in music, comedy, and live performances to Niagara Falls!
Show dates & performances
Hairball
Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026Showtime: 8:30pm Venue: OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino
Bill Engvall Here’s Your Sign – It Wasn’t My Time
Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026
Showtime: 8:00pm
Venue: OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino
Queensrÿche with Special Guest Quiet Riot
Date: Friday, February 27, 2026
Showtime: 8:00pm
Venue: OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino
Jeffrey Osborne & Will Downing
Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
Showtime: 7:30pm
Venue: OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino
My Generation Tour
Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
Showtime: 7:00pm
Venue: OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino
Tickets for all performances go on sale Friday, September 19 at 10:00am.
Everyday Is Saturday Night With Danko Jones’ Rock Anthem
Who says Saturday night only comes once a week? With their brand new single, “Everyday Is Saturday Night,” Canadian rock torchbearers Danko Jones prove that the party never has to end. The track is the second thunderous offering from their forthcoming album, due this November via Perception.
With “Everyday Is Saturday Night,” Danko Jones delivers a high-octane, party-ready anthem that rewires your week, makes you forget about the 9-to-5 grind, turning mundane Mondays into Fridays and every day into a non-stop Saturday night party you won’t want to end. It’s a rallying cry to live loud and love harder.
Frontman Danko Jones puts it plainly: “‘Everyday Is Saturday Night’ is proving we’re on a roll when it comes to anthems.”
Clocking in at just over three minutes of pure rock ecstasy, the single is a sonic rebellion for anyone who’s ever wished the weekend would last forever – and with this track on repeat, it just might. Riffs thunder, drums pummel, and Danko’s unmistakable snarl dares you to call in sick and crank it up louder. This is more than a song – it’s a middle finger to monotony, a rebel yell against routine. Why wait for the weekend when “Everyday Is Saturday Night”?
The single is accompanied by a visually striking, artful and cinematic music video. Written, directed, and edited by Italian filmmaker Giacomo Triglia (Maneskin, Dolce & Gabbana, Jovanotti), the video was filmed in Osaka, Japan, and stars Lidia Passarelli. Triglia’s surreal, stylized direction offers a fresh visual layer to the song, blending emotion and edge in unexpected ways.