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From Ashes to New Announce 2025 New Disease Tour with Magnolia Park, Until I Wake, and Not Enough Space

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From Ashes to New Announce 2025 New Disease Tour with Magnolia Park, Until I Wake, and Not Enough Space

From Ashes to New announced their 2025 New Disease Tour. Produced by Live Nation, the 28-city tour kicks off on September 20 at Delmar Hall in St. Louis making stops across the U.S. in Chicago, Cleveland, Atlanta and more before wrapping up in Fort Lauderdale at Revolution Live on November 14.

After coming off a wildly successful two-year album cycle for their Blackout album – where the band amassed their biggest hit, the #2-charting “Barely Breathing” (feat. Chrissy from Against the Current), multiple Top 10s, and over 120 million streams – they played the biggest festivals and toured with top acts including Shinedown, Motionless In White, In This Moment, Nothing More and Set It Off. From Ashes to New refuses to stop the momentum.

Finishing touring in November 2024, From Ashes to New immediately went into the studio – facing multiple obstacles, including abandoning the initial writing and recording sessions to instead focus on refining the evolution of their sound. Eventually reorganizing, the band wrote and recorded what will be their upcoming, currently unnamed album in just three months. “The songs just kept flowing. Once we decided to just go for it…”

Already in 2025, the band has toured with scene legends Asking Alexandria and revisited the stages at the world-famous Sonic Temple and Welcome to Rockville festivals. Getting ready to begin releasing new music this summer, From Ashes to New are as poised as they’ve ever been to further their extraordinary career.

“This tour with incredible support from Magnolia Park, Until I Wake and Not Enough Space is gonna rip so hard! We may even have to break out a few new songs and a whole new vibe. The next chapter is almost here and we are beyond ready to share it with everyone.” – Matt Brandyberry

While the focus right now remains on touring – including hitting all stops on the 2025 Warped Tour and Louder Than Life – From Ashes to New are hopeful to unleash a new single for summer 2025 and give fans a small taste of an album they are all in on..

TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting with artist presales beginning today, June 10 at 12PM ET / 9AM PT. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on sale beginning Friday, June 13 at 10am local time at FromAshesToNew.com.

FROM ASHES TO NEW – NEW DISEASE 2025 TOUR DATES:
Sat Sep 20 – St. Louis, MO – Delmar Hall
Sun Sep 21 – Oklahoma City, OK – Tower Theatre*
Tue Sep 23 – Houston, TX – House of Blues Houston
Wed Sep 24 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues Dallas
Fri Sep 26 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren
Sat Sep 27 – Santa Ana, CA – The Observatory
Sun Sep 28 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades
Tue Sep 30 – Portland, OR – McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
Wed Oct 01 – Seattle, WA – The Showbox*
Thu Oct 02 – Garden City, ID – Revolution Concert House & Event Center
Sat Oct 04 – Denver, CO – Summit
Sun Oct 05 – Lawrence, KS – The Granada*
Tue Oct 07 – Green Bay, WI – EPIC Event Center*
Thu Oct 09 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues Chicago
Fri Oct 10 – Grand Rapids, MI – Intersection – Elevation
Sat Oct 11 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues Cleveland
Sun Oct 12 – Detroit, MI – Saint Andrew’s Hall
Fri Oct 31 – Buffalo, NY – Town Ballroom
Sat Nov 01 – McKees Rocks, PA – Roxian Theatre
Sun Nov 02 – Norfolk, VA – The NorVa*
Tue Nov 04 – Albany, NY – Empire Live*
Wed Nov 05 – Boston, MA – Big Night Live
Fri Nov 07 – Portland, ME – Aura
Sat Nov 08 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom*
Sun Nov 09 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage
Tue Nov 11 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
Wed Nov 12 – Charlotte, NC – The Underground
Fri Nov 14 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Revolution Live
* Not A Live Nation Date

Bachman-Turner Overdrive Add New Fall Dates to Massive US Tour

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Bachman-Turner Overdrive Add New Fall Dates to Massive US Tour

Bachman-Turner Overdrive have just added more tour dates to their already extensive US tour this Summer and Fall, now including stops in Bethlehem, PA (with Blue Oyster Cult); New Haven, CT; Ocean City, MD; Washington, DC; Englewood, NJ and Atlantic City, NJ (with Starship feat. Mickey Thomas).

Fresh off their massive Back In Overdrive Tour 2025 tour across Canada, BTO will now be taking their acclaimed new band lineup across the US with dates through November. Kicking off in July, the tour will include several co-headlined shows with southern rock pioneers The Marshall Tucker Band and 70s/80s hitmakers Jefferson Starship as the special guest.

In 2023, Randy Bachman revived BTO, the legendary rock n’ roll band behind worldwide hits such as “Takin’ Care Of Business” and “You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet,” and has continued to tour throughout 2024, and now into 2025. Led by Bachman, BTO has recently revamped its lineup. “BTO has truly become a family band again,” Bachman exclaims. “My son, Tal Bachman on guitar, my daughter-in-law, KoKo Bachman on drums, and our friends Lance Lapointe on bass and Brent Knudsen on guitar. We sound better than ever. We’re playing all the hits, as well as diving deep into the album cuts, and the response from fans has been incredible. We can’t wait to tour Canada in April and May and show off this powerhouse lineup. The BTO sound is BACK!!” The band will also be performing hits from The Guess Who, the iconic classic rock group which Bachman co-founded with Burton Cummings. The BTO legacy lives on, promising unforgettable performances and a continued impact on the ever-evolving rock landscape.

Bachman has become a legendary figure in the rock and roll world through his talents as a guitarist, songwriter, performer and producer. Bachman has earned over 120 gold and platinum album/singles awards around the world. His songwriting has garnered him the coveted #1 spot on radio playlists in over 20 countries and over the course of his career he has sold over 40 million records. Randy’s songs have been recorded by a broad range of artists and have been placed in dozens of TV shows, films and commercials. Impressively, his music has provided a veritable soundtrack of the last thirty years of popular music.

Fall US Tour Dates:
October 23 – Bethlehem, PA – Wind Creek Event Center (with Blue Oyster Cult)
October 25 – New Haven, CT – College Street Music Hall
October 26 – Ocean City, MD – Roland E. Powell Convention Center PAC
October 28 – Washington, DC – Warner Theatre
October 29 – Englewood, NJ – Bergen PAC
October 31 – Atlantic City, NJ – The Borgata (with Starship feat. Mickey Thomas)
November 2 – Greensburg, PA – Palace Theatre
November 3 – North Tonawanda, NY – Riviera Theater

Summer US Tour Dates with The Marshall Tucker Band and Jefferson Starship:
July 18 – Council Bluffs, IA – Harrah’s Stir Cove
July 19 – Welch, MN – Treasure Island Casino
July 20 – Fargo, ND – Scheels Arena
July 22 – Interlochen, MI – Kresge Auditorium
July 24 – Appleton, WI – Neuroscience Group Field
July 25 – Terre Haute, IN – The Mill Terre Haute
July 26 – Huber Heights, OH – Rose Music Center
August 1 – El Reno, OK – Lucky Star Casino
August 3 – Amarillo, TX – Amarillo Civic Center Complex #

# Outlaws replacing Jefferson Starship as special guest

Summer US Tour Dates – BTO only:
July 28 – Bloomington, IL – Bloomington Center For The Performing Art
July 29 – Elk Grove Village, IL – The Village Green at the Charles Zettek Municipal Complex
July 31 – Jefferson City, MO – MU Health Care Capital Region Amphitheater
August 15 – Wendover, NV – Peppermill Casino
August 16 – Beaver Creek, CO – Vilar PAC
August 18 – Boise, ID – Western Idaho Fair
August 21 – Pala, CA – Pala Casino
August 22 – Ft. McDowell, AZ – We-Ko-Pa Casino
August 23 – Albuquerque, NM – Legends Theater at Route 66 Casino
August 26 – Dallas, TX – Majestic Theater
August 27 – Park City, KS – Park City Arena
August 28 – Tulsa, OK – The Cove at River Spirit
August 30 – St. Charles, MO – Family Arena
August 31 – Cedar Rapids, IA – Paramount Theater
September 17 – Puyallup, WA – Washington State Fair
September 19 – Grand Ronde, OR – Spirit Mountain Casino
September 20 – Lincoln, CA – Thunder Valley Casino

Bruce Dickinson Reimagines ‘Balls to Picasso’ and Plots Major North American Tour

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Bruce Dickinson Reimagines ‘Balls to Picasso’ and Plots Major North American Tour

In 1994, having left Iron Maiden for a time (he rejoined in 1999), Bruce Dickinson released his second solo album, entitled Balls To Picasso. Named in honor of the cubist pioneer whose representations of spherical objects were as squares and reflected on the cover in graffiti style on a tiled bathroom wall, the album belied its irreverent title by solidifying Dickinson’s reputation as a serious solo artist.

His first record with collaborator Roy Z, and recorded with Z’s band Tribe Of Gypsies, it went through various iterations before its release, produced by Shay Baby. The original album included a number of classic tracks and live favorites from Dickinson including the singles “Tears Of The Dragon” and “Shoot All The Clowns,” alongside the much-loved epic “Laughing In The Hiding Bush,” which was the original title for the album.

Yet despite its positive reception at the time, it never quite captured Dickinson’s original vision which was even more expansive in scope and ambition. However, with the ability to revisit his solo catalog – and following on from Dickinson’s hugely acclaimed album The Mandrake Project in 2024 – the brand-new part re-recorded, remixed and newly mastered version of the album, now entitled More Balls To Picasso, reimagines it as a fresh and contemporary release; a roaringly full-throttle and ambitious collection of supremely crafted and realised songs.

Dickinson says of it, “While mixing all my catalogue into Dolby Atmos I had a nagging desire to revisit and reinvent the record. So putting more balls into ‘Balls…’ was a labour of love. Of course, we beefed up the guitars – courtesy of our ‘Swedish shredder’ Philip Naslund and we added some really beautiful work by Adassi Addasi on ‘Tears…’ as well. Fellow Brazilian composer Antonio Teoli added some stunning orchestral arrangements, and in a unique contribution, added indigenous instruments from the Amazon (recorded by himself when he lived there!) at the beginning of ‘Gods Of War’.

“‘Shoot All The Clowns’ gets the benefit of a horn section fronted by the Berklee College of Music, and all of the record gets the benefit of the mix by Brendan Duffey, (who worked on The Mandrake Project), with notes along the way from Shay Baby, the original father of the album”.

Additionally, More Balls To Picasso includes two previously unreleased live in-the-studio tracks, “Gods of War” and “Shoot All the Clowns.” It will be available as a splatter vinyl double album and tri-panel digisleeve CD album.

More Balls to Picasso Tracklisting:

  1. Cyclops
  2. Hell No
  3. Gods of War
  4. 1000 Points of Light
  5. Laughing in the Hiding Bush
  6. Change of Heart
  7. Shoot All the Clowns
  8. Fire
  9. Sacred Cowboys
  10. Tears of the Dragon
  11. Gods of War (Live in the Studio)*
  12. Shoot All the Clowns (Live in the Studio)*

*Previously unreleased

This Summer, Bruce Dickinson will embark on his first extensive North American solo tour in almost 30 years in support of his current studio album The Mandrake Project, with a setlist encompassing his entire solo career. “The Mandrake Project Live 2025” North American Tour kicks off in Anaheim, CA. at The House of Blues on August 22nd and takes the band across North America including shows in New York, Los Angeles, Texas, Florida and Canada, with festival appearances at “Rocklahoma” (OK) and “Louder Than Life” (KY) with more to be announced. The tour also includes a quick return to Brazil for the prestigious “The Town” Festival at the City of Light in Sao Paulo.

Fri, Aug 22 Anaheim, CA House of Blues
Sat, Aug 23 Las Vegas, NV House of Blues
Mon, Aug 25 Phoenix, AZ Marquee Theatre
Tues, Aug 26 Albuquerque, NM Revel
Thurs, Aug 28 Houston, TX House of Blues
Fri, Aug 29 Dallas, TX House of Blues
Sun, Aug 31 Pryor, OK Rocklahoma*
Tues, Sept 2 New Orleans, LA House of Blues
Thurs, Sept 4 Fort Lauderdale, FL Revolution
Sun, Sept 7 Sao Paulo, Brazil The Town*
Wed, Sept 10 Brooklyn, NY Brooklyn Paramount
Thurs, Sept 11 Boston, MA House of Blues
Sat, Sept 13 Pittsburgh, PA Stage AE
Sun, Sept. 14 Silver Spring, MD Fillmore Silver Spring
Tues, Sept 16 Toronto, ON HISTORY
Thurs, Sept 18 Montreal, QC MTELUS
Sun, Sept 21 Louisville, KY Louder Than Life*
Tues, Sept 23 Philadelphia, PA The Fillmore
Thurs, Sept 25 Detroit, MI The Fillmore
Sat, Sept 27 Chicago, IL Riviera Theatre
Sun, Sept 28 Minneapolis, MN Uptown
Tues, Sept 30 Denver, CO Summit Music Hall
Fri, Oct 3 Sacramento, CA Aftershock*
Sun, Oct 5 Los Angeles, CA The Wiltern

*Festival date

Turnstile Launch “Never Enough Tour” With Star-Studded Lineup and Film Release

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Turnstile Launch “Never Enough Tour” With Star-Studded Lineup and Film Release

TURNSTILE have announced details of “THE NEVER ENOUGH TOUR” – a North American headline tour set to get underway on September 15th. The fall run will feature support from SPEED and Jane Remover each night, with special guests Amyl & The Sniffers, Blood Orange, and Mannequin Pussy performing on select dates. Ticket pre-sales for “THE NEVER ENOUGH TOUR” begin on June 11th at 10:00 AM local time with general on sale starting June 13th at 10:00 AM local time.

This past Friday TURNSTILE released their acclaimed new album NEVER ENOUGH. Available across all streaming platforms in a variety of physical formats, the expansive collection is a restless and exhilarating evolution of TURNSTILE’s genre-defying sound. A transformative journey, both fearless and alive, by one of the most forward-thinking and influential bands of their generation. Furthermore, the album’s companion film TURNSTILE: NEVER ENOUGH is in theaters now. Directed by the band’s own Brendan Yates and Pat McCrory, the film is available in theaters across the U.S. For tickets and information on showtimes, visit www.turnstile.movie.

The band celebrated the release of NEVER ENOUGH last week with a sold-out performance at Brooklyn’s Under The K Bridge. The show capped off a week of TURNSTILE events in New York City beginning with a headline making performance of “I CARE / DULL” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon – watch it HERE. The band also joined Pitchfork writer Lawrence Burney for a live Q&A to celebrate the launch of the publication’s new cover story on them, while Tribeca Festival hosted the band for the world premiere of TURNSTILE: NEVER ENOUGH.

Recorded between Los Angeles and their homes in Baltimore, NEVER ENOUGH is produced by TURNSTILE’s Brendan Yates [ album art / tracklisting below]. The collection is led by the album’s title track, “LOOK OUT FOR ME,” and double single “SEEIN’ STARS” / “BIRDS.” It marks the TURNSTILE’s first new album since 2021’s GLOW ON, which earned the band four GRAMMY nominations.

Sep 15 – Nashville, TN – The Pinnacle ~
Sep 17 – Asheville, NC – Asheville Yards Amphitheater ^
Sep 19 – Philadelphia, PA – Skyline Stage at Mann ^
Sep 20 – Boston, MA – The Stage at Suffolk Downs ^
Sep 21 – Buffalo, NY – The Outer Harbor at Terminal B ^
Sep 23 – Columbus, OH – KEMBA Live! #
Sep 24 – Richmond, VA – Brown’s Island #
Sep 26 – Chicago, IL – Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island ^
Sep 27 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory ^
Sep 28 – Des Moines, IA – Lauridsen Amphitheater at Waterworks Park ^
Sep 30 – Denver, CO – Project 70 Under the Bridge ^
Oct 03 – Sacramento, CA – Aftershock *
Oct 04 – Los Angeles, CA – Exposition Park +
Oct 05 – San Francisco, CA – Bill Graham Civic Auditorium +
Oct 07 – Seattle, WA – WaMu Theater +
Oct 08 – Portland, OR – Edgefield Concerts on the Lawn +
Oct 10 – San Diego, CA – Gallagher Square at Petco Park +
Oct 11 – Phoenix, AZ – Mesa Amphitheater +
Oct 14 – Austin, TX – Moody Amphitheater +
Oct 15 – Houston, TX – White Oak Lawn +
Oct 16 – Fort Worth, TX – Panther Island Pavilion +
Oct 18 – Miami, FL – III Points *
Oct 19 – Orlando, FL – Orlando Amphitheatre +

+ With Amyl & The Sniffers, SPEED, Jane Remover
^ With Mannequin Pussy, SPEED, Jane Remover
# With Blood Orange, SPEED, Jane Remover
~ With SPEED, Jane Remover
* Festival Date

The Plot In You Announce Headline Tour With Northlane, Then Join Bring Me The Horizon

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The Plot In You Announce Headline Tour With Northlane, Then Join Bring Me The Horizon

The Plot In You – Landon Tewers [vocals], Josh Childress [guitar], Ethan Yoder [bass], and Michael Cooper [drums] – have announced their upcoming September 2025 headline tour.

Northlane, Invent Animate, and Windwaker will support. The tour kicks off on September 5 in Providence, Rhode Island and runs through September 18 in Huntsville, Alabama. Tickets on sale on Friday, June 13 at 10am local time.

Once the headline dates wrap, TPIY will then join Bring Me the Horizon’s headline arena tour. See all of the dates below:

THE PLOT IN YOU ON TOUR WITH NORTHLANE, INVENT ANIMATE, + WINDWAKER:
9/5 – Providence, RI – The Strand
9/6 – Wallingford, CT – The Dome @ Oakdale
9/7 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
9/9 – Ft Wayne, IN – Piere’s Entertainment Center
9/10 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave
9/11 – Kansas City, MO – The Midland Theatre
9/13 – Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond Ballroom
9/14 – Fayetteville, AR – JJ’s Live
9/16 – St Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live
9/17 – Jacksonville, FL – FIVE
9/18 – Huntsville, AL – VBC Mars Music Hall
WITH BRING ME THE HORIZON + MOTIONLESS IN WHITE:
9/23 – Raleigh, NC – Lenovo Center
9/24 -Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
9/26 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center
9/27 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center
9/29 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena
9/30 – Salt Lake City, UT – Maverik Center
10/2 – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center
10/3 – Los Angeles, CA – Intuit Dome

Elizabeth McGovern Brings ‘Ava: The Secret Conversations’ to Toronto’s CAA Theatre

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Elizabeth McGovern Brings ‘Ava: The Secret Conversations’ to Toronto’s CAA Theatre

Academy Award, Golden Globe and Emmy Award-nominated actor Elizabeth McGovern stars as Hollywood’s original femme fatale Ava Gardner in a critically acclaimed new play lauded by Entertainment Weekly as “mesmerizing and electric!” Ava: The Secret Conversations will make its highly anticipated Canadian Premiere in Toronto this Fall. The production, directed by Tony Award nominee Moritz von Stuelpnagel (Broadway: Hand to God, Present Laughter) and produced by Karl Sydow (Los Angeles: The Last Ship, UK: Noises Off, The Light in the Piazza), will play Toronto’s CAA Theatre from November 6 through November 23, 2025. 

Tickets for Ava: The Secret Conversations will go on public sale at 10AM on Monday June 16 at mirvish.com or by calling 1.800.461.3333. 

In 1988, the Golden Age of Cinema’s Ava Gardner sat for a series of interviews with journalist Peter Evans that were to become the basis of an autobiography. There was lots of material to cover – her marriages to Mickey Rooney, Artie Shaw, and Frank Sinatra, her turbulent time with Howard Hughes, and the more than 50 films she made. Gardner’s relationship with Evans was tempestuous, and Gardner decided to write her memoir alone. Evans kept his notes and transcripts of those interviews and 25 years later, with permission from Gardner’s estate, he published the interviews and told the story of his time with Gardner. The book received rave reviews – Maureen Dowd in The New York Times called it “mesmerizing.” Now, Evans’s book is reimagined on stage, adapted by the star of the show herself, Elizabeth McGovern, and also starring Aaron Costa Ganis as Peter.  

Elizabeth McGovern (Ava Gardner, Playwright). Elizabeth McGovern’s internationally renowned career spans theatre, film, television, and music. In 2019, Elizabeth played Lady Cora in the feature film adaptation of the multiple award-winning television show “Downton Abbey,” a role for which she was nominated for a Golden Globe and a Primetime Emmy and won a SAG Award. We then saw Elizabeth reprising her role of Lady Cora on the big screen in the sequel Downton Abbey 2, starring alongside Maggie Smith and Hugh Bonneville. Elizabeth received an Academy Award and Golden Globe nomination for her role in Ragtime, her second feature film, following her debut in Robert Redford’s Ordinary People while still a student at Julliard. She has worked with John Hughes in She’s Having a Baby, Curtis Hanson in The Bedroom Window, and Steven Soderbergh in King of the Hill. Other major film roles have included starring opposite Robert De Niro in Once Upon a Time in America and Sean Penn and Nicolas Cage in Racing with the Moon. In 2018, Elizabeth worked on The Commuter with Liam Neeson and later starred in Michael Engler’s The Chaperone which Elizabeth also produced. Elizabeth has performed in both American and UK theatres, winning the 2013 Will Award from the Shakespeare Theatre Company. Other notable productions include Alexi Kaye Campbell’s Sunset at the Villa Thalia, Lindsay Posner’s God of Carnage last year in Bath, The Misanthrope at the Young Vic, Three Days of Rain at the Donmar and David Mamet’s The Shawl at the Arcola Theatre. 2017 saw her return to Broadway in J.B. Priestley’s Time and the Conways. Elizabeth also recently appeared in the West End premiere of Kenneth Lonergan’s The Starry Messenger with Matthew Broderick. Elizabeth was most recently seen on the stage, writing and starring in her own adaptation of Peter Evans’ memoir of the same name, AVA: The Secret Conversations. This wonderful production was also reprised earlier this year at the Geffen Theatre in Los Angeles. Last year, Elizabeth was seen on the big screen in And Mrs. alongside Harriet Walter and Aisling Bea. Elizabeth will next be seen reprising her role as Lady Cora in Downton Abbey 3. We will also see her star in Anne Rice’s TV adaptation “The Talamasca” as Helen. With her band, Sadie and the Hotheads, Elizabeth has released four albums through Universal Music, and there is a fifth album pending, tentatively titled “Let’s Stop Fighting.” 
  
Aaron Costa Ganis (Peter Evans) is an actor, writer, and director who has worked theatrically at the Roundabout Theatre Company, LAByrinth, Second Stage Theater, The Public Theater, Williamstown, the Geffen and Pasadena Playhouse. He currently recurs on “Power Book III: Raising Kanan,” and can recently be seen on TV in “Fantasy Island,” “The Endgame,” “Bull,” “Almost Family,” “Blue Bloods,” “Jessica Jones, House of Cards,” and more. He can be seen in the upcoming Untitled Steven Spielberg Film for Universal and previously in the films Susie Searches, The Noel Diary, Lazy Eye, Monsters and Men, and Set It Up. Aaron dedicates this show to June and Rick, his mom and dad. MFA: NYU Graduate Acting Program, BA: Brandeis University & University of Oxford.  
  
Moritz von Stuelpnagel (Director). Broadway: Theresa Rebeck’s I Need That starring Danny DeVito, Theresa Rebeck’s Bernhardt/Hamlet starring Janet McTeer, Noël Coward’s Present Laughter starring Kevin Kline (Tony nomination for Best Revival), Rob Askins’ Hand to God (Tony nominations for Best Play and Best Director). London’s West End: Theresa Rebeck’s Mad House starring David Harbour and Bill Pullman, Hand to God (Olivier nomination for Best New Comedy). Off-Broadway: Theresa Rebeck’s Seared (MCC Theater); Larissa FastHorse’s The Thanksgiving Play (Playwrights Horizons); Mike Lew’s Teenage Dick (Ma-Yi Theater Company/The Public Theater); Nick Jones’ Important Hats of the Twentieth Century (Manhattan Theatre Club); Nick Jones’ Verité (LCT3); Mike Lew’s Bike America (Ma-Yi Theater Company); Nick Jones’ Trevor (Lesser America); Rob Askins’ Love Song of the Albanian Sous Chef (Ensemble Studio Theatre); Mel & El: Show and Tell (Ars Nova); Michael Mitnick’s Spacebar: A Broadway Play by Kyle Sugarman and Adam Szymkowicz’s My Base and Scurvy Heart(Studio 42). Regional: Williamstown Theatre Festival, The Huntington, Alliance Theatre, Pasadena Playhouse, Olney Theatre Center, Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, South Coast Repertory, Barrington Stage Company, Chautauqua Theater Company, Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, and more. Upcoming: a nationwide tour of Westwood’s own Michael Shayan in his smash hit play avaaz. Moritz is the former artistic director of Studio 42, NYC’s producer of “unproducible” plays. www.moritzvs.com 
  
Karl Sydow (Producer) produced Sting’s The Last Ship at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles and at the Golden Gate Theatre in San Francisco in 2020, at the Princess of Wales Theatre in Toronto in 2019, following a 2018 tour of the UK and Ireland. Recent theatre includes Noises Off (Lyric Hammersmith, Garrick Theatre West End), The Light in the Piazza (Royal Festival Hall, LA Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago); Toast (West End, UK tour); Sweat (Gielgud Theatre West End, Evening Standard Award Best Play); Valued Friends (Rose Theatre Kingston); Invisible Cities with 59 Productions (Manchester International Festival, Brisbane Festival, Australia); Alan Ayckbourn’s The Divide with The Old Vic and Edinburgh International Festival; David Hare’s The Moderate Soprano at the Duke of York’s Theatre; Sketching by James Graham at Wilton’s Music Hall; as well as Red Joan, a film featuring Dame Judi Dench which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. In North America, he has produced Broadway productions of The Seagull with Carey Mulligan, Kristin Scott Thomas, and Peter Sarsgaard, and American Buffalo with John Leguizamo; Backbeat directed by David Leveaux (Royal Alexandra Theatre in Toronto, Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles); international tours including The Last Confession with David Suchet, and Our Country’s Good (the original Tony-nominated Broadway production and Out of Joint’s revival in the West End and Toronto). 

Elizabeth McGovern and Aaron Costa Ganis in 
Ava: The Secret Conversations 
Written by Elizabeth McGovern 
Based on the book The Secret Conversations by Peter Evans & Ava Gardner 
Directed by Moritz von Stuelpnagel 
Produced by Karl Sydow 

November 6 – November 23, 2025 

CAA Theatre 

651 Yonge St, Toronto ON 

Tickets are available on Monday June 16 at Mirvish.com or by calling 1.800.461.3333  

Performance Schedule   

Tue – Sat: 7:30PM 
Wed: 1:30PM 
Sat / Sun: 2PM 

Biffy Clyro Drop Uplifting New Anthem “A Little Love”

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Biffy Clyro Drop Uplifting New Anthem “A Little Love”

Biffy Clyro return with new single “A Little Love,” their first new music since their #1 album A Celebration of Endings and its companion project The Myth Of The Happily Ever After. The trio recently introduced the track to a huge audience during their main stage set at Radio 1’s Big Weekend and it has just been premiered as Radio 1’s Hottest Record. Listen to “A Little Love” HERE.

Recorded with producer Jonathan Gilmore, “A Little Love” is Biffy Clyro – Simon Neil (vocals/guitar), James Johnston (bass) and Ben Johnston (drums) – in their most gloriously uplifting mode. Its effervescent tones, dramatic synth stabs and heavyweight grooves establish the band’s renowned blend of grit and melody, but it soon takes flight with a soaring, sky-bound hook that’s as instantly infectious as any of their big hits. It’s the perfect soundscape for lyrics which celebrate love in all its forms, and especially the realization that you don’t always know what you have until it’s gone.

The accompanying visual for the track uses the striking physicality of interconnected body movement between the three as a metaphor for the durability and reliance that Biffy Clyro share as a band. The concept was inspired by Marina Abramović’s 1977 work Relation In Time, and the visual was directed by Piers Dennis, best known for his work with Self Esteem. Simon, James and Ben were choreographed by the Olivier and Obie Award winner Steven Hoggett, who is renowned for collaborating with David Byrne for the performance art project Social! The Social Distance Dance Club.

In addition to its digital release, “A Little Love” is also available on limited edition 7″ vinyl. The b-side features an etching.

“A Little Love” emerges as Biffy Clyro prepare to embark upon the next chapter in their journey, with more new music to follow soon.

United as a band since they were just 15-years-old, the trio have taken their band from the big dreams of their scrappy, grunge-loving origins to become one of the biggest forces in alternative rock. Against all odds those ambitions were realised with three UK #1 albums; headline sets at festivals from Reading and Leeds and Download to Radio 1’s Big Weekend and TRNSMT; countless arena shows; multiple NME and Kerrang! awards plus three BRIT nominations.

After recently paying tribute to their roots by playing a secret show under their original name Screwfish, Biffy Clyro have a big summer of festival dates ahead of them. It includes UK sets at Glastonbury, a Scottish homecoming at TRNSMT, and two nights at Eden Sessions in Cornwall

Sound On: What to Listen to While Playing Online Casino Games

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By Mitch Rice

Online casino gaming has already become an integral part of everyday life and millions of players can be found engaging in this pastime. However, while gambling, players can easily get stressed and excited while trying to make profit. 

This is why traditional casinos offer an atmosphere that’s serene and calming by playing the right soundtrack to help their players relax better. But since this is not possible with online casino gaming, players are tasked with the responsibility of setting the tone themselves. 

This way they can determine if they want a high-paced tone that gets the heart racing, or a calming option that eases the moment. And just like the words of Aretha Franklin, “It’s [Music] uplifting, it’s encouraging, it’s strengthening.” 

So as a bettor trying to get into the groove, what are the best songs to listen to while gambling? How does your choice of song affect your gaming session? These and many more are what we will be looking at in this post. 

How Live Music Impacts Your Gambling Experience

Music is an important part of our existence— we hear it in the trees swaying in the wind, and the birds calling out to themselves. This natural innovation is more than just a filler for silence, it’s more of a mood regulator. 

With the use of different tempos, music has come to become a tool that shapes the way we play. With music that has faster beats, players get filled with excitement while slower music creates a relaxing environment for strategy based games. This is why tailoring your music to your gaming choice determines your overall mood. 

Realistically, nobody wants to listen to a high paced song while playing poker, the same way players would get bored listening to jazz while playing slots. So what you listen to can guide your mood and help you vibe to your game. And just like Late Reggae Star, Bob Marley said, “One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.”

Recommended Song For Online Casino Gaming Sessions

As we mentioned earlier, your choice of song can determine your vibe throughout your gaming session. This is why it’s important to groove to the right songs that match your gaming choice. Here’s a breakdown of vibe matching songs to add to your gambling playlist. 

Focused and Relaxed Gameplay

If you are planning on having a couple rounds of poker or any strategic game, then you should go for songs that help you concentrate while also being laid back and giving a relaxing vibe. These songs usually have a calm beat and vocals to match. Some top picks to check out include:

  1. On My Mama by Victoria Monet is a calm and steady song that helps you groove to the beat without loading your senses with music.
  2. Calm Down by Rema and Selena Gomez is another pick that has a relaxing vibe that’s infused with a mellow Afrobeat that helps you stay in control.
  3. Die for You by The Weeknd and Selena Gomez takes off the edge of the action and replaces it with a hypnotic tempo that relaxes the mind.
  4. Lo-Fi beats are also a great way to get 100% focus. 

Fast Paced Games 

If you are looking for songs that go with your fast paced games like Aviator or Starshine Crystals, then you should choose upbeat songs that cue up the momentum. And if you are a player that’s looking for the best new slots options to try out, you can check out more reviews on Slotsjudge. This casino review platform has put together the best slot titles that you can try out while listening to songs that will fill you with energy and zeal to win. 

Some of our top picks include:

  1. Literally Me by Dead Cells is a punchy and high tension song that keeps your adrenaline at the brim. 
  2. Levels by AVICII is another banger that will keep you on the edge and help you get into some rapid fire action. 
  3. Sugar by Robin Schulz is sure to have you grooving as you keep punching at your screen and putting your enthusiasm at an all-time high. 
  4. EDM Playlists are also a good place to look to ensure you get unlimited energy pumping through your veins. 

Classic Casino Experience 

If you are looking to recreate the vibe of traditional casinos, then you are probably looking for songs that have you nodding your head while you keep playing. Here are some great choices to check out: 

  1. Viva Las Vegas by Elvis Presley is a no brainer and has already become an anthem in most Vegas casinos
  2. Poker Face by Lady Gaga is another kicker that gets you in the groove and goes perfectly with bluff heavy games. 
  3. Luck Be a Lady by Frank Sinatra is another casino anthem that earned its stripes as a classic for the ages. This is a great pick for high stake games and friendly discussions. 

Streaming Platform Playlists

For players who want uninterrupted music for their gambling adventures, a great place to get unlimited options are streaming platforms. These platforms have curated casino themed songs that fit different play styles and moods. 

Conclusion

At the end of the day, a good gaming playlist can be all it takes to elevate how you experience gambling. These songs are the push that helps you hit that jackpot while also kicking you up from the slums of your losses. So it’s essential you pick a song that suits your mood and make the gaming session much more enjoyable.

Data and information are provided for informational purposes only, and are not intended for investment or other purposes.

5 Surprsing Facts About REO Speedwagon’s ‘Hi Infidelity’

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5 Surprsing Facts About REO Speedwagon’s ‘Hi Infidelity’

Released on November 21, 1980, Hi Infidelity catapulted REO Speedwagon to the top of the charts and sealed their place in rock history. The album spent an impressive 15 weeks at number one on the Billboard 200 and became the biggest-selling album of 1981. But did you know that some of the most iconic moments of this album were completely unexpected? Buckle up, because here are 5 unknown facts about Hi Infidelity that will make you appreciate it even more.

  1. The Power Ballad Wasn’t Supposed To Be a Hit
    The band’s biggest hit, Keep On Loving You, was originally written as a traditional love ballad by Kevin Cronin. When he first played it to the band, they didn’t quite get it. But after some musical tweaking by Gary Richrath, the song transformed into a power ballad that would go on to become a massive number one hit. It wasn’t a strategic move—it was just pure rock ‘n’ roll magic.
  3. Tough Guys Has a Hidden Vintage Gem
    The song Tough Guys contains a quirky audio clip from a 1937 Our Gang short film, Hearts Are Thumps. This hidden reference adds a playful and unique touch to the track, making it more than just another rock anthem.
  5. Take It on the Run Was Almost Don’t Let Me Down
    The unforgettable opening line, “Heard it from a friend who heard it from a friend…” wasn’t always part of the song. Take It on the Run was originally titled Don’t Let Me Down until Cronin and Richrath decided to revamp it, with the new title perfectly capturing the song’s rebellious spirit.
  7. The Album’s Title Is a Cheeky Play on Words
    The title Hi Infidelity is a clever pun, referencing both the term “high fidelity” (a classic audio term) and the album’s themes of betrayal. The cover art cheekily visualizes this with an illustration of a man playing an LP on a turntable while engaging in an act of infidelity. Rock ‘n’ roll indeed!
  9. The Song Don’t Let Him Go Was a Bandwide Plea
    The song Don’t Let Him Go is a heartfelt plea, with Cronin admitting that it reflects the experiences of the entire band. It was inspired by their personal relationships and struggles, and the lyrics express a universal message about not taking love for granted. It became a hit despite not being released as a single, making it one of the most relatable tracks on the album.

From playful hidden audio gems to accidental chart-topping ballads, Hi Infidelity is filled with unexpected stories that make this rock classic even more legendary. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or just discovering it, these unknown facts add a whole new layer to the album’s already rich history.

Toronto Summer Music Unveils 25 Free Concerts for 2025 Festival

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Toronto Summer Music Unveils 25 Free Concerts for 2025 Festival

 Toronto Summer Music (TSM) announced programming details for the TSM Free Concert Series, presented by TD Bank Group (TD) at the 2025 Toronto Summer Music Festival, which runs July 10 to August 2. The TSM Free Concert Series, features 25 free events including Kids Concerts, Noon concerts, Masterclasses, Sensory-Friendly Concerts, Shuffle Concerts, and more.

“We are grateful to TD for their continued and generous support of Toronto Summer Music which makes it possible for us to offer this diverse series of free concerts to residents and visitors to our city,” said Jonathan Crow, Artistic Director, Toronto Summer Music.”

The TSM Free Concert Series presented by TD includes:

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KIDS CONCERTS — introduce your children to the amazing world of classical music through our engaging, one-hour concerts, especially designed for children ages 5-12. Held at Walter Hall (U of T Faculty of Music) at 11 AM. Tickets for these performances are available as of June 19 (online at www.torontosummermusic.com, by phone 416-408-0208, or in person at the RCM box office, 273 Bloor Street W.)

Schmaltz & Pepper Wednesday, July 16
Schmaltz & Pepper invites families and children of all ages to come out for a morning of fun klezmer and Yiddish music!

Shoestring Opera’s The Magic Flute Wednesday, July 23
Shoestring Opera presents Mozart’s beloved The Magic Flute, for kids! Through the power of music and the magic of make-believe, Allegra and Papageno embark on an adventure of sharing and self-discovery involving a four-legged, two-winged, fire-breathing dragon, the scary Queen of the Night.

ACADEMY NOON CONCERTS — one-hour concerts that showcase the brilliant performers from the Toronto Summer Music Academy for Emerging Artists, an intensive training program that runs concurrently with the TSM Festival. Held at Heliconian Hall at 12:00 PM.

Wednesday, July 16
Mendelssohn: Piano Trio No. 2 in C minor, Op. 66
Yoanna Haeun Jang, Juliana Moroz, Emmanuel Roberts Dugal

Thursday, July 17
Beethoven: String Trio in C minor, Op. 9, No. 3
Anna Štube, Yuri Santos, Bethany Bobbs

Fanny Mendelssohn: Piano Trio in D minor, Op. 11
Wenqi Ke, Ellamay Mantie, Chris Yunran Peng

Friday, July 18
Mozart: Duo for Violin and Viola No. 1 in G Major, K. 423
Audrey Goodner, Remea Elisa Ines Friedrich

Mozart: String Quintet No. 5 in D Major, K. 593
Jasmine (Meng Jia) Lin, Sungmin Cho, Sumin Kim, Carolyn Farnand, Roman Cazal

Wednesday, July 30
Dvorak: Terzetto in C Major, Op. 74
Yoanna Haeun Jang, Sungmin Cho, Carolyn Farnand

Mozart: Piano Quartet in E-flat Major, K. 493
Wenqi Ke, Yuri Santos, Ellamay Mantie, Emmanuel Roberts Dugal

Thursday, July 31
Schubert: String Quintet in C Major, D. 956
Anna Štube, Jasmine (Meng Jia) Lin, Remea Elisa Ines Friedrich, Roman Cazal,
Juliana Moroz

Friday, August 1
R. Strauss: Piano Quartet in C minor, Op. 13
Audrey Goodner, Sumin Kim, Bethany Bobbs, Chris Yunran Peng

SENSORY FRIENDLY CONCERT – A family-friendly concert designed to be accessible to people who face barriers in attending typical events, embracing neurodiversity and disability. Held in the Lobby of the Edward Johnson Building (U of T Faculty of Music) at 11 AM.

Xenia Concerts and Toronto Summer Music present: VC2 Saturday, July 19
Join VC2 Cello Duo for an engaging and inclusive concert experience. Everyone is welcome!

SHUFFLE CONCERTS – hour-long concerts featuring eclectic programs performed by Festival artists and exciting next-generation stars. Held at Heliconian Hall at 5 PM.

TSM Staff Tuesday, July 15
Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the TSM Staff showcase their hidden talents and musical skills!

Georgina Rossi Wednesday, July 16
Chamber Music Institute alumna Georgina Rossi returns to TSM with an exciting program for solo viola.

The Taylor Academy Thursday, July 17
See the talented and inspiring rising stars of the Phil and Eli Taylor Performance Academy for Young Artists!

SHHH!! Ensemble Tuesday, July 22
Zac Pulak and Edana Higham share electrifying new sounds through a myriad of percussion instruments and piano.

Philip Chiu Wednesday, July 23
Plan your own Shuffle Hour program! In addition to his selection of South American masterworks by Alberto Ginastera and Heitor Villa-Lobos, submit your requests to requests@torontosummermusic.com by July 2 at 12pm EDT!

The Taylor Academy Thursday, July 24
The Taylor Academy is back for another round of inspiring performances showcasing the amazing artistry of their young musicians!

MASTERCLASSES – Held in Walter Hall at 3:00 PM and open to the general public to observe.

Art Song Masterclass with Mary Bevan Friday, July 11, featuring Art of Song Fellows.

Chamber Music Masterclass with Estelle Choi Tuesday, July 15, featuring Chamber Music Institute Fellows.

Art Song Masterclass with Roger Vignoles Friday, July 18, featuring Art of Song Fellows.

Chamber Music Masterclass with Philip Chiu Friday, July 25, featuring Chamber Music Institute Fellows.

Chamber Music Masterclass with Barry Shiffman Tuesday, July 29, featuring Chamber Music Institute Fellows.

INSTRUMENT & BOW EXHIBITION – Saturday, July 26

Meet the masters behind today’s finest Canadian instruments and bows at this rare instrument exhibition presented by the Canadian Association of Violin and Bow Makers! Held in the Edward Johnson Building Lobby from 9 AM – 5 PM.

COMMUNITY SHOWCASE Saturday, August 2

We are so proud of our Community Program: a group of enthusiastic amateur musicians who come to TSM to study and perform with the top mentors in their field. Join us for a casual day of music-making to cheer on our Community Program participants. Approx. 9 AM- 6 PM, more details forthcoming.

TSM Free Concert Series events, presented by TD,  take place at: Walter Hall at the University of Toronto – Faculty of Music (80 Queen’s Park), Heliconian Hall (35 Hazelton Avenue).

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Eric Alper is a 6-time nominee for Publicist of the Year during Canadian Music Week and has overseen the publicity campaigns for over 183 JUNO Award-nominated albums (and 16 in 2025), 45 Grammy-nominated albums, including 47 JUNO Award, 58 Canadian Folk Music Award, 126 Maple Blues Award-winning albums and is also truly honoured to work with some of the biggest and most important artists of our time.

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