Dr. John was a walking, talking, piano-playing embodiment of New Orleans—funky, mystical, and full of heart. With a career that spanned decades and genres, he gave us so much more than “Right Place, Wrong Time.” He was a storyteller, a healer, a Night Tripper, and a king of cool. Here are five lesser-known facts about the man born Malcolm John Rebennack Jr. that’ll make you love him even more.
1. He Wanted a Friend to Be Dr. John First Before he ever wore the feathered headdress or conjured swampy magic on stage, Dr. John wasn’t supposed to be Dr. John. The persona was originally dreamed up for his friend Ronnie Barron. Barron was going to be the frontman of a wild new stage show inspired by New Orleans voodoo legends. But when Barron dropped out, Rebennack stepped in and the Night Tripper was born. He didn’t just take on the character—he became it.
2. He Once Got Kicked Out of Choir—Then Played With the Greats As a kid, Dr. John didn’t exactly fit into choir robes. He was kicked out of choir early on, but that didn’t stop him. By his teens, he was jamming with local legends in clubs and learning from the likes of Professor Longhair. Soon enough, he was recording music professionally, working alongside the likes of Little Richard and Guitar Slim. The kid who got tossed out of school ended up becoming one of the most respected musicians in the world.
3. He Lost a Finger—but Found His Sound A teenage Dr. John made his name on guitar, not piano. That changed one night during a scuffle at a gig in Florida when he was shot in the hand. The injury made it impossible to keep playing guitar the same way. Instead of quitting, he switched instruments—first to bass, and then to piano. That’s when the Dr. John style we know today began to bloom: funky, fluid, and deeply New Orleans.
4. His Tribute to Louis Armstrong Came to Him in a Dream In 2014, Dr. John released Ske-Dat-De-Dat: The Spirit of Satch, a joyful and heartfelt tribute to Louis Armstrong. The inspiration? According to Dr. John, Satchmo himself came to him in a dream and said, “Do my music your way.” And he did. The album reimagined Armstrong’s classics with gospel, funk, and jazz flourishes, all stamped with that unmistakable New Orleans groove.
5. He Made the Bonnaroo Festival Name Famous Before the Festival Did Before 80,000 people were dancing in the Tennessee dust each summer, Desitively Bonnaroo was a 1974 album by Dr. John, produced with Allen Toussaint and backed by The Meters. The name “Bonnaroo” comes from Creole slang meaning “the best on the street,” and it perfectly summed up the vibe. When the modern Bonnaroo Festival launched in 2002, they named it in honor of that album and that spirit. Dr. John wasn’t just part of history—he helped name it.
Dr. John left us on June 6, 2019, but his music, his magic, and his message live on. He brought New Orleans to the world, not with fireworks, but with a funky shuffle and a knowing grin. Whether you first heard him on The Last Waltz, spinning Gris-Gris on vinyl, or singing in The Princess and the Frog, there’s always more to discover in his musical gumbo. Laissez les bons temps rouler, Mac.
Gambling can be an exciting and entertaining activity, but for some, it can turn into a serious addiction with financial and emotional consequences. Understanding the risks and recognizing the signs of gambling addiction is crucial to promoting responsible gaming and preventing harmful behaviors.
How Gambling Addiction Develops
Gambling addiction, also known as compulsive gambling, occurs when a person loses control over their betting habits. This condition is often fueled by psychological factors such as the thrill of winning, the desire to recover losses, or the false belief that luck will eventually turn in their favor.
Over time, compulsive gamblers may experience financial difficulties, strained relationships, and emotional distress. The inability to stop betting, even when facing negative consequences, is a clear indicator of addiction.
Signs of Gambling Addiction
Some common signs of gambling addiction include:
Loss of control: Inability to limit betting amounts or stop gambling.
Financial problems: Borrowing money or selling possessions to continue gambling.
Neglecting responsibilities: Ignoring work, family, or social obligations due to gambling.
Emotional distress: Anxiety, depression, or frustration linked to betting outcomes.
The Role of Responsible Gambling Platforms
Many betting platforms are taking steps to promote responsible gambling and provide support for those struggling with addiction.La Tri Ecuador, for example, encourages users to set betting limits and access resources for responsible gaming. These initiatives help create a safer environment for players while minimizing the risks associated with compulsive gambling.
How to Prevent Gambling Addiction
To avoid falling into harmful betting habits, consider the following strategies:
Set limits: Establish a budget and stick to it.
Recognize warning signs: Be aware of behaviors that indicate loss of control.
Seek support: If gambling is affecting your life, reach out to professionals or support groups.
Take breaks: Avoid excessive gambling sessions and engage in other activities.
Conclusion
Gambling addiction is a serious issue that requires awareness and preventive measures. By recognizing the risks and promoting responsible gaming, individuals can enjoy betting as a form of entertainment without falling into harmful patterns. Platforms like La Tri Ecuador play a crucial role in fostering a safe and responsible gambling environment.
Data and information are provided for informational purposes only, and are not intended for investment or other purposes.
When Eminem released The Slim Shady LP in 1999, he changed the sound and attitude of mainstream rap forever. With dark humor, brutally honest lyrics, and wild imagination, Eminem introduced the world to his alter ego Slim Shady and never looked back. This album gave hip-hop a jolt of energy, shock, and talent that no one saw coming.
1. “My Name Is” was finished in one hour On Eminem’s very first day working with Dr. Dre, the two created “My Name Is” in about 60 minutes. Dr. Dre built the beat, Eminem freestyled over it, and the song came together almost instantly. This fast-paced collaboration showed how naturally they worked together. The song became Eminem’s first Billboard hit and introduced Slim Shady to the world.
2. Hailie’s voice was recorded without Kim knowing Eminem’s daughter Hailie appears on the track “’97 Bonnie & Clyde.” At the time, Eminem was not on good terms with Kim. He told her he was taking Hailie to Chuck E. Cheese, but instead brought her to the studio to record vocals. Kim only found out after the song was finished. Eminem later said he planned to explain everything to Hailie when she got older.
3. A prank call turned into the Ken Kaniff character The skit featuring Ken Kaniff started as a prank call recorded by Detroit rapper Aristotle. After a falling out between the two, Eminem took over the Ken Kaniff role himself on future albums. The character became a recurring part of Eminem’s storytelling. Ken Kaniff appeared again in Eminem’s 2024 album, showing just how long the joke lasted.
4. Zoe Winkler’s voicemail became a skit One of the skits on the album features a voicemail from Zoe Winkler, daughter of actor Henry Winkler. She was upset by Eminem’s music and left a message for her friend about it. Instead of being offended, Eminem asked her for permission to use the message on the album. She agreed, and it became part of the final tracklist.
5. The bassline in “My Name Is” nearly got scrapped The famous bassline in “My Name Is” comes from Labi Siffre’s 1975 song “I Got The.” Siffre only allowed it to be used after Eminem agreed to remove homophobic and sexist lyrics from the song. Without that approval, the song might have been completely different. Eminem’s team re-recorded the riff with musicians to meet the request, keeping the heart of the sample intact.
The Slim Shady LP became a cornerstone of hip-hop and launched one of the most unique voices the genre has ever heard. These stories behind the music show just how raw, strange, and brilliant that breakthrough moment really was.
Fresh off the release of his new single, “Seventeen,” impacting country radio July 14, gale force vocalist and Columbia Nashville singer-songwriter Kameron Marlowe announces today his headline Seventeen Tour.
With support from country upstarts Lauren Watkins and Dalton Davis, the trek goes coast – to Canada – to coast, with festival stops in Virginia and Pennsylvania to headline shows in Charleston, Fayetteville, Calgary, Vancouver, Albuquerque, Los Angeles, and more.
“I am so excited to be back out west and in Canada this fall. The last time we were in Canada, we were out with Thomas Rhett in below freezing temperatures. Now, we are back with new music and hopefully some better weather,” says Marlowe. “We’ve really been looking forward to these shows and I can’t wait to meet y’all soon!”
Tickets for Kameron Marlowe’s headline Seventeen Tour go on-sale this Friday, June 6, at 10 A.M. local time, with select pre-sales launching throughout the week.
On Friday (5/30), Marlowe released the tour’s namesake single, “Seventeen” – a dose of carefree nostalgia with “a catchy hook and killer production that will undoubtedly rip at festivals this summer” (Country Central).
Country Now praises how “Marlowe effortlessly captures the feeling of being young and carefree at 17 years old while exploring a coming-of-age story with a touch of bittersweet realization,” and Entertainment Focus calls out how “Marlowe says this summer is all about fun, and ‘Seventeen’ delivers just that.”
FALL 2025 SEVENTEEN TOUR DATES
8/16: Baton Rouge, LA – Texas Club^
8/28: Woodstock, VA – Shenandoah County Fair 2025+
8/30: Meshoppen, PA – Wyoming County Community Fair+
9/12: Franklin, OH – JD Legends^
10/5: Charleston, SC – The Refinery Charleston^
10/19: Billings, MT – Pub Station – Ballroom^
10/21: Edmonton, AB – Midway Music Hall^
10/22: Calgary, AB – The Palace Theatre^
10/24: Vancouver, BC – Vogue Theatre^
10/26: Garden City, ID – Revolution Concert House*
10/28: Sacramento, CA – Channel 24*
10/30: San Diego, CA – Humphreys Concerts by the Bay*
Today, two-time GRAMMY Award-winning record-breaking global superstar Sabrina Carpenter ushers in a new chapter with her single “Manchild” via Island Records – listen here. Sabrina wrote “Manchild” alongside her frequent collaborator, Amy Allen and also joined forces once again with Jack Antonoff for the single. Both GRAMMY Award winners, Amy and Jack previously worked with Sabrina on Short n’ Sweet.
This new single and chapter follow a revolutionary year for Sabrina, which saw unparalleled success. Sabrina released her groundbreaking album last August, Short n’ Sweet, which topped the charts worldwide and had one of the biggest global debuts of 2024. Upon release, the album’s opening track, “Taste,” captured #1 on Spotify’s US chart, dethroning Sabrina’s own “Please Please Please” and making it the 3rd song off her album to hit #1. ‘Short n’ Sweet also became the 1st album with 4 Pop Airplay No. 1’s since Taylor Swift. In addition to topping the charts, all three singles off the album, “Espresso” (2.2 billion), “Please Please Please” (1.4 billion), and “Taste” (1 billion) entered the coveted Billions Club on Spotify. The album as a whole garnered Sabrina six GRAMMY nods as a first-time GRAMMY nominee and won two awards for her GRAMMY debut. Sabrina took home the “Best Pop Vocal Album” award for Short n’ Sweet along with “Best Pop Solo Performance” for the album’s lead single, “Espresso.” She also made her debut on the GRAMMY’s stage with a medley of her smash singles “Espresso” and “Please Please Please.” Following the GRAMMYs, Sabrina released Short n’ Sweet (Deluxe), which featured five additional songs, including a duet with global icon Dolly Parton on “Please Please Please” and “Busy Woman” which Sabrina debuted live on her sold-out headlining arena tour.
On a global scale, Sabrina made history by becoming the first-ever female artist to occupy the entire top three of the UK Singles Chart, with “Taste,” “Please Please Please,” and “Espresso” holding the top positions concurrently. She also set a new record for the most weeks at #1 by a female artist in a single year on the Official UK Singles Chart, amassing 21 weeks at the top spot. To add to the trend of setting unprecedented milestones, she also became the first international artist to receive the Global Success award at The BRITs.
This fall, Sabrina will return with a second sold-out North American leg for her highly acclaimed Short n’ Sweet Tour, which kicks off October 23rd in Pittsburgh and will hit arenas in New York, Nashville, Toronto, and Los Angeles. Sabrina will have a five-night run at Madison Square Garden in New York and a six-night run at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, where the tour will wrap on November 23rd. The second leg follows the incredibly successful 33-date sold-out North American leg, which wrapped last November, and the sold-out European leg, where additional shows were added in four cities due to demand.
Last month, Sabrina attended her third MET Gala in a custom Louis Vuitton look. She also appeared on SNL earlier this year for their 50th anniversary special, where she sang “Homeward Bound” with Paul Simon and starred in a remake of the fan favorite “Domingo” sketch. Sabrina made her SNL debut as the musical guest for the season finale last May. She recently graced the cover of Vogue US for the first time – see the cover/read the feature here.
Two-time GRAMMY award winner, Sabrina Carpenter, has enchanted an audience of millions as a singer, songwriter, actress, and style icon. With her music, she has delivered one anthem after another on stage and in the studio, earning multiple gold and multi-platinum certifications, and performing to sold-out crowds worldwide. On-screen, she has generated mega-fandom through starring roles on television and film. She is signed to Island Records, where she debuted her acclaimed Gold-certified fifth studio album, emails i can’t send, which appeared on many “Best Of 2022” lists, including Rolling Stone and Billboard. The album features her hit single “Feather,” which went #1 at Top 40 Radio, earning Sabrina her first #1. Her sold-out emails i can’t send tour took her to North America, Europe, Asia and Brazil, and she recently served as direct support for Taylor Swift in Latin America, Australia, and Singapore on the Eras Tour. In April, Sabrina made her Coachella debut and was one of the most talked-about artists of the festival. Ahead of her Coachella debut, she released her single “Espresso,” which quickly climbed the charts. Upon release, Pitchfork declared “Espresso” as “in pole position to be this year’s song of the summer,” and The New York Times heralded the single as the song ready to “propel her to the next level”. Since its release, “Espresso” has gone on to reach #1 on the UK & Australian singles charts, Top 5 in the US, and #1 on Spotify globally, where it reached over 200M streams within its first month. Her second single, “Please Please Please,” was released in June and shot straight up to the top of the charts. The single hit #1 on Spotify’s Global and US charts, #1 on Apple Music, and debuted at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 before claiming the #1 spot a week later and went #1 at US Pop Radio. Sabrina made her Saturday Night Live debut in May on the season finale where she performed “Espresso” and “Feather/Nonsense.” In August, she released her highly anticipated sixth studio album, Short n’ Sweet. The album was instantly met with an outpouring of critical acclaim from the likes of the New York Times, Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, Variety, and many more. The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200, making it the 3rd biggest first week debut in the US in 2024, and became only the second album that year to spend its first three weeks atop the list. Short n’ Sweet also topped the charts around the world, reaching #1 in UK, Canada, Australia, Spain, and France. The album earned Sabrina an impressive six GRAMMY nominations as a first-time nominee. Short n’ Sweet took home the GRAMMY Award for Best Pop Vocal Album and Sabrina also won the “Best Pop Solo Performance” GRAMMY Award for the album’s lead single “Espresso.” She made her debut at the 67th GRAMMY Awards with a captivating performance of “Espresso/Please Please Please.” Last Fall, Sabrina wrapped the 33 date North American leg of her monumental sold-out Short n’ Sweet Tour and recently wrapped the sold-out European leg. Later this year, Sabrina will return for a second North America leg that includes six shows at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and five shows at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Continuing a banner year earmarked by breakout moments and critical acclaim, Platinum-certified Cuban-American singer, songwriter, and producer Gigi Perez will hit the road this fall on her “At The Beach, In Every Life” Tour. The announcement includes dates in Boston, Philly, Charlotte, Oakland, and will conclude on October 21 in Los Angeles, CA at The Wiltern. Presale tickets and VIP packages go live on Wednesday, June 4 at 10am local time with all tickets going on sale Friday, June 6 at 10am local time. Sign up for early access to presale tickets at https://shop.gigiperezmusic.com/pages/tour
Upholding her commitment to mental health, Gigi has pledged $1 dollar from every ticket sold to support Backline- a non-profit that connects music industry professionals and their families with mental health and wellness resources.
Perez will be touring in support of her unanimously praised debut album, At The Beach, In Every Life, available now via Island Records. At The Beach, In Every Life has accelerated her rapid rise. Beyond major pieces in Rolling Stone and more, The New York Times recently profiled her in an extensive feature and spotlighted the LP as “a tribute to her lost sister, and an attempt to make sense of a few rudderless years.” Billboard noted the record “finds Perez navigating love, grief, and self-possession.” People spoke to her and raved, “Within the album’s 12 poetic tracks, Perez-who came out as a lesbian at 17- explores her relationship with sexuality, religion, and love with a Jeff Buckley-meets-Alanis Morissette-like flair.” It’s no wonder Holler called her a “folk-leaning prodigy,” and Variety attested, “She’s a versatile and powerful singer,” going on to predict, “With that kind of range in songwriting and sound, it seems Gigi Perez is just getting started.”
These twelve tracks traverse a living and breathing soundscape stitched together by unfaded memories and true confessions of loss, lust, heartbreak, sorrow, anxiety, joy, and, ultimately healing. Among many highlights, upbeat strumming flows through “Sugar Water” with wavy strings and swooning harmonies. Reaching for emotional clarity, she proclaims, “It’s hard to ever feel intact. It’s hard to never want it back.” On “Normalcy,” guitar comes into focus out of the haze as her high register warbles, “I guess it’s been nice hearing from you.”
A pulsating beat evocative of old-school industrial surges on the interlude “Survivor’s Guilt.” Echoes of minor chords boost her vocals during “Please Be Rude.” Bringing the audience into the moment, she recalls, “I stared at you the way I do when I want something else from you.” The title track, “At The Beach, In Every Life,” encapsulates all of these feelings-like tucking away a message in a bottle and waiting for it to find its island. A swinging rhythm seethes, and she promises, “If my dreams come up empty and I wash up on the shore. You would find me at the beach in every life, through every door.”
This passionate, poetic, and powerful body of work opens up her world; holding nothing back, she processes the aftermath of losing her beloved sister, nostalgically recalls her childhood by the beach in Florida, wrestles with faith, belief, and religion, and grows accustomed to love. She not only recorded the album in the cozy confines of her home studio in Royal Palm Beach, but she also served as its Executive Producer, helming the entire vision. Providing a sense of cohesion, real voice memos from Gigi’s late sister Celene thread together the record’s themes and stories.
The buzzing singer-songwriter, a New York/New Jersey native raised in West Palm Beach, Florida, made her debut on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Sailor Song.” The single made its debut on the chart in August, where it continued to climb for a total of 39 weeks and global streams have surpassed 1 billion. The song has also reached Top 5 on Spotify’s US charts, Top 10 on Spotify’s Global chart, and TOP 5 at AAA Radio.
In less than a year, Gigi is at the forefront of culture on her own terms. Rolling Stone touted her among “2025 Pop Acts to Watch,” asserting, “Gigi Perez is on track to become a household name this year.” Billboard chronicled her rise, placing her among its “10 LGBTQ+ Artists to Watch in 2025,” going on to predict, “Perez is on the precipice of having an even bigger breakthrough in 2025,” while BBC put it best, “And with that ability to reach people in their most vulnerable moments, it won’t be long before Gigi sees her name tattooed on many more arms.” In February, Gigi made her debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on NBC with a stunning rendition of “Sailor Song.” HOLLER. professed, “Gigi Perez’s captivating performance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon consolidates her position as one of the most exciting new voices in the folk-pop genre, with the sense of anticipation continuing to sky-rocket…” She also took the TODAY Show stage, leading up to the album release, to perform “Sailor Song” once again.
Impressively now averaging over 30 million monthly listeners on Spotify, inciting tastemaker applause, and selling out shows, it’s just the beginning for Gigi Perez.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED TOUR DATES
6/10 Camden, NJ Freedom Mortgage Pavilion* 6/12 Ridgedale, MO Thunder Ridge Nature’s Arena* 6/14 Manchester, TN Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival 6/18 Columbus, OH Historic Crew Stadium* 6/20 Milwaukee, WI Summerfest 2025 6/21 Saratoga Springs, NY Broadview Stage at SPAC 6/23 Boston, MA Fenway Park* 6/24 Boston, MA Fenway Park* 7/2 Gdynia, Poland Open’er 7/4 London, UK British Summer Time w/ Noah Kahan 7/6 Finland Ruisrock Festival 7/18 St. Paul, MN Minnesota Yacht Club 7/20 Denver, CO Dick’s Sporting Goods Park* 7/24 Tinley Park, IL Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre* 7/25 Tinley Park, IL Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre* 7/27 Fargo, ND Fargodome* 8/1 Chicago, IL Lollapalooza Festival 8/2 St.Charles, IA Hinterland Music Festival 8/3 Montreal, QC Osheaga Festival 8/7 South Lake Tahoe, NV Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys* 8/8 South Lake Tahoe, NV Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys* 8/12 Portland, OR Moda Center* 8/14 Seattle, WA T-Mobile Park* 9/10 Toronto, ON Rogers Stadium* 9/13 Asbury Park, NJ Sea Hear Now Festival 9/16 Bristow, VA Jiffy Lube Live* 9/17 Bristow, VA Jiffy Lube Live* 9/19 Hershey, PA Hersheypark Stadium* 9/21 St Augustine, FL Sing Out Loud Festival 9/23 New Orleans, LA Smoothie King Center 9/26 Queens, NY All Things Go NYC Festival 9/27 Columbia, MD All Things Go DC Festival 9/28 Bridgeport, CT Soundside Festival 10/5 Austin, TX Austin City Limits 10/12 Austin, TX Austin City Limits *Supporting Hozier
AT THE BEACH, IN EVERY LIFE TOUR 10/15 Boston, MA Citizens House of Blues 10/16 Philadelphia, PA Franklin Music Hall 10/18 Charlotte, NC The Fillmore Charlotte 10/20 Oakland, CA Fox Theater 10/21 Los Angeles, CA The Wiltern
Jake Minch confirms his North American headline tour today. Kicking off in August, the dates include stops at Brooklyn’s Baby’s All Right, Los Angeles’ Moroccan Lounge, Chicago’s Schubas Tavern, Toronto’s Velvet Underground and more.
Artist presale begins Wednesday, June 4 at 10 A.M. local time with tickets on sale to the public starting Friday, June 6 at 10 A.M. local time. The tour will see Jake performing songs from his highly anticipated debut album, George, set for release on July 11 via 2for2 projects/Mercury Records.
Born and raised in Connecticut, Jake Minch burst onto the scene in 2023 with his hit single “handgun” racking up 1.3 million views on the song’s initial teaser and earning support from the likes of Noah Kahan, Lizzy McAlpine, Zach Bryan, Gracie Abrams, Fletcher and many more. Over the last few years, the 2for2 projects/Mercury Records artist has garnered a dedicated fanbase through his deeply personal lyrics on love, growing up and grief. Jake has toured the world over, sharing stages with the likes of The Head And The Heart, Jeremy Zucker, Ben Abraham, Holly Humberstone, Grace Enger and Sadie Jean.
Recorded and produced between Los Angeles and Connecticut by Minch and Tony Berg (Taylor Swift, Boygenius) with contribution from Mason Stoops (Lizzy McAlpine, Role Model), George finds the 22-year-old storyteller exploring grief, guilt and identity through the complexities in his personal relationships. Titled after Jake’s birth name, George captures the angst and discomfort of growing up and leaving home with a disarming vulnerability that traces the album’s 12 tracks.
Tour Dates:
August 3-Constellation Room-Santa Ana, CA August 4-Moroccan Lounge-Los Angeles, CA August 5-Cafe Du Nord-San Francisco, CA August 7-Madame Lou’s-Seattle, WA August 9-Polaris Hall-Portland, OR August 12-Lost Lake-Denver, CO August 15-7th St Entry-Minneapolis, MN August 18-Schubas Tavern-Chicago, IL August 19-Cannery Hall-Nashville, TN August 20-Vinyl-Atlanta, GA August 22-Songbyrd-Washington, D.C. August 23-The Lounge at World Cafe-Philadelphia, PA August 25-Velvet Underground-Toronto, ON August 27-The Middle East – Sonia-Cambridge, MA August 28-Baby’s All Right-Brooklyn, NY
Pioneering gypsy jazz ensemble Squirrel Nut Zippers have announced their upcoming tour “Jazz from the Back O’ Town” —a spellbinding tribute to the legendary New Orleans neighborhood that gave birth to a musical revolution.
Kicking off Friday, October 10 at the Wendy Williamson Auditorium in Anchorage, AK and running through Saturday, October 25 in Elyria, OH at the Stocker Arts Center, these intimate, yet rollicking and raucous shows, will explore the late 19th Century through the Roaring 20s NOLA Jazz scene as the Zippers provide a delightful view into this vibrant era with reverent, yet exciting, renditions of such seminal classics as Jelly Roll Morton’s “Animule Ball,” Louis Armstrong’s “Back O’ Town Blues,” and many others.
During the “Jazz from the Back O’ Town” shows, the multi-platinum band will also perform favorites from their own catalog, adapted and arranged to more closely echo the sounds of 1920s New Orleans. Additionally, SNZ founder Jimbo Mathus will lend his humorous, insightful musings on both the musical history of one of America’s most fascinating cities and the stories and inspirations behind many of the Zippers’ most beloved songs.
Official dates for SNZ “Jazz from the Back O’ Town” shows are as follows:
October 10 Wendy Williamson Auditorium Anchorage, AK
October 21 The Birchmere Alexandria, VA
October 22 Miller Theatre Reading, PA
October 23 Jergel’s Pittsburgh, PA
October 24 Payne and Mencias Palladium* Carmel, IN
October 25 Stocker Arts Center Elyria, OH
*On sale August 1.
“Jazz from the Back O’ Town” will provide a uniquely-historic look at the origins and evolutions of SNZ over the course of their career and the role the music of 1920s New Orleans has played in forming and shaping their sound. Not so much a period piece as a living “peek-behind-the-curtain” of inspiration and celebration.
With their eagerly awaited Summer Tour 2025 still on the horizon, Phish has added a string of September dates that will carry the party south from Kentucky to Virginia. The run begins September 12 with a headlining appearance at Louisville’s Bourbon + Beyond Festival before the band makes its debut at Birmingham’s brand-new Coca-Cola Amphitheater for a pair of concerts, September 13–14. Two nights later, Trey Anastasio, Jon Fishman, Mike Gordon and Page McConnell return to fan-favorite Ameris Bank Amphitheatre in Alpharetta, Georgia, on September 16–17. The tour’s grand finale finds the quartet settling into the storied Hampton Coliseum—affectionately dubbed “the Mothership”—for a three-night stand, September 19–21.
A ticket request period for all headline dates is live now at tickets.phish.com and will remain open through Monday at 12:00 PM ET. Public onsales begin Friday, June 13 at 10:00 AM ET via phish.com/tours, where complete ticketing details and venue information can be found.
Fans looking to bundle admissions with lodging can secure official 100x Hospitality travel packages for Birmingham, Alpharetta and Hampton. Packages—which include premium tickets, hotel accommodations and exclusive merchandise—go on sale tomorrow at 11:00 AM ET at phishsummer.100xhospitality.com.
SEPTEMBER 2025 ITINERARY
Sept 12 — Bourbon + Beyond Festival, Louisville, KY
Sept 13–14 — Coca-Cola Amphitheater, Birmingham, AL
Sept 16–17 — Ameris Bank Amphitheatre, Alpharetta, GA
Hawaiian superstar Maoli shares a further taste of new music with the release of his poignant new single, “Lonely Won’t Leave Me Alone.” Listen/share HERE
“This song hits you in the gut—in the best kind of way,” says Maoli. “There’s something about heartbreak that lingers in the background no matter where you are. You could be surrounded by noise, distractions, even friends, but that ache still sneaks in when you least expect it. You can’t outrun it.”
“Lonely Won’t Leave Me Alone” follows previous singles “In A Bar,” “Last Sip of Summer,” and “Yours Truly” from Maoli’s highly anticipated new album, Last Sip of Summer, out June 27 via ONErpm. Pre-order/pre-save HERE
The upcoming record finds Maoli collaborating with renowned producers Dann and David Huff, blending his authentic island-country roots with a vibrant mix of Hawaiian music, rock, reggae, and country. Drawing influence from legends like Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, and George Strait, Maoli has earned widespread recognition across Hawaii, Polynesia, and the American West Coast.
Maoli recently made a surprise appearance on American Idol, where he stunned a fan competing on the show.
He is currently in the midst of his Last Sip of Summer U.S. headline tour, including major dates at Los Angeles’ Greek Theatre, two nights at Honolulu’s Blaisdell Arena, Vancouver’s Vogue Theater, and more. Tickets available HERE
ABOUT MAOLI
Maoli’s musical journey began in seventh grade when he learned to play the ukulele. Years later, with encouragement from his uncle, he returned to music in full force. Over the course of a 15-year career, Maoli has released numerous albums and hit singles, including covers of Brett Young’s “Mercy” (18+ million Spotify streams) and “In Case You Didn’t Know” (10+ million Spotify streams). Last year, Maoli and Young joined forces on their original collaboration, “Broke Heart Break.”
Known for his seamless fusion of island reggae and country soul, Maoli has carved a path into the mainstream by showing the musical kinship between country folk and island lifers. In 2018, frontman Glenn Awong rediscovered his country roots, recognizing the shared spirit in melodies, rhythms, and storytelling traditions.
In 2010, Maoli’s sophomore album, Rock Easy, reached the Top 5 on Billboard’s Reggae charts with three #1 singles: “Breaking My Heart,” “Whisper,” and “Rock Easy.” In 2020, Maoli won Group of the Year and Album of the Year at iHeart’s Island Awards for Sense Of Purpose, followed by Album of the Year and Song of the Year in 2021.
In 2023, Maoli’s “Maoli Music Overload (MMO)” tour sold over 45,000 tickets across four cities in Hawaii and an additional 11,500 tickets during the U.S. leg, along with standout performances at Cali Roots and Holo Holo Fest Sacramento.
Last Sip of Summer — Tracklist
Damn Good Night
In A Bar
Better Off On A Beach
Shotgun Rider
Yours Truly
Leaving Here Lonely
Last Sip of Summer
I Know A Guy
Lonely Won’t Leave Me Alone
I Ain’t Crazy
Broke Heart Break
Left Handy Heavy
2025 Tour Dates
June 14 — Anchorage, AK — Cuddy Family Midtown Park June 27 — Honolulu, HI — Blaisdell Arena June 28 — Honolulu, HI — Blaisdell Arena July 17 — Los Angeles, CA — Greek Theatre July 18 — San Diego, CA — The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park July 19 — Saratoga, CA — The Mountain Winery July 20 — San Francisco, CA — The Warfield July 22 — Reno, NV — Grand Sierra Resort July 24 — Bend, OR — Hayden Homes Amphitheater July 25 — Tacoma, WA — Dune Peninsula July 26 — Vancouver, BC — Vogue Theater July 29 — Seattle, WA — Pier 62 July 31 — Boise, ID — Knitting Factory August 1 — Salt Lake City, UT — Granary August 2 — Denver, CO — Ogden Theatre August 3 — Albuquerque, NM — Revel Entertainment Center August 7 — Tucson, AZ — The Linda Ronstadt Music Hall August 8 — Mesa, AZ — Mesa Amphitheatre August 9 — Las Vegas, NV — T-Mobile Arena
