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Luke Bryan Announces “Country Song Came On Tour”

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Luke Bryan Announces “Country Song Came On Tour”

Country music superstar Luke Bryan will kick off a brand-new 30+ city tour this summer, the “Country Song Came On Tour.” The five-time Entertainer of The Year who has played for nearly 15 million fans during his career will launch the tour on May 29. Ticket on sales begin this Friday, January 31 at 10am local time at www.LukeBryan.com.

The ticket presale for Luke’s fan club members begins Tuesday, January 28th at 8am local time through Thursday, January 30th at 5pm local time. For details go to www.LukeBryan.com.

Citi® / AAdvantage® is the official presale credit card of the “Country Song Came On Tour.” As such, Citi / AAdvantage cardmembers will have access to purchase presale tickets beginning Tuesday, January 28 at 10am local time to Thursday, January 30 at 10pm local time through Citi Entertainment. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.

Billboard says Luke has long honed in on his showmanship craft, “the key to his success as one of country music’s foremost ambassadors for more than a decade has been his long-perfected onstage blend of lovable goofball, sultry swagger and positive attitude.”

As a longtime supporter and advocate for young talent, Luke will feature some of country music’s up and coming artists as special guests on the tour including George Birge, Avery Anna, Ashland Craft, Mae Estes, Cole Goodwin, Braxton Keith, Randall King, Vincent Mason, Drake Milligan, Adrien Nunez, and Owen Riegling. DJ Rock will appear on all dates.

During his career, Luke has amassed a total of 22.6 Billion global streams, 11.5 Million global album sales and 55.5M track sales worldwide.  He is the most digital single RIAA certified country artist of all time with 96.5M digital single units and 18M album certified units for a total of 114.5M. In 2023, Luke was honored with the SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award in recognition of his standing as one of the most streamed artists in their 20-year history. Luke has garnered 31 #1 singles, 17 of those Luke co-wrote, and he’s accumulated 57 total weeks spent at #1 during his career.

Luke has hosted the ACM Awards five times and the CMA Awards four times and has won 50+ major music awards including five wins as Entertainer of the Year. Additional awards include six recognitions as a CMT Artist of the Year, NSAI Artist/Songwriter of the Year, the first-ever recipient of the ACM Album of the Decade Award for Crash My Party, seven CMT Music Awards, five Billboard Music Awards, and four American Music Awards—as well as being named Billboard’s Top Country Artist of the 2010s, the Most Heard Artist of the Decade by Country Aircheck, Artist Humanitarian Recipient by the Country Radio Broadcasters and the ACM Lifting Lives Award honor because of his devotion to improving lives through the power of music.

May 29            Bethel, NY                  Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
May 30            Holmdel, NJ                PNC Bank Arts Center
May 31            Wantagh, NY              Northwell at Jones Beach Theater
June 5              Syracuse, NY              Empower Federal Credit Union Amp. At Lakeview
June 6              Camden, NJ                Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
June 7              Raleigh, NC                Coastal Credit Union Music Park on sale 2-28
June 12            Savannah, GA             Enmarket Arena
June 13            Orlando, FL                Kia Center on sale 2-28
June 19            Rogers, AR                 Walmart AMP
June 20            Dallas, TX                  Dos Equis Pavilion
June 21            Lafeyette, LA              CAJUNDOME
June 26            Bonner Springs, KS    Country Stampede *
June 27            North Platte, NE         NebraksaLand Days *
June 28            Grand Junction, CO    Country Jam *
July 10            Toronto, ON               Budweiser Stage on sale 2-14
July 11            Cuyahoga Falls, OH   Blossom Music Center on sale 2-21
July 12            Hershey, PA                Hersheypark Stadium
July 17            Greenville, SC            Bon Secours Wellness Arena
July 18            Charleston, SC            Credit One Stadium
July 19            Birmingham, AL        Coca-Cola Amphitheater
July 31            St. Louis, MO             Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre on sale 2-14
Aug 1              Cincinnati, OH            Riverbend Music Center
Aug 2              Burgettstown, PA       The Pavilion at Star Lake
Aug 7              Columbia, MD            Merriweather Post Pavilion
Aug 8              Mansfield, MA           Xfinity Center on sale 3-14
Aug 9              Hartford, CT               Xfinity Theatre
Aug 14            Charleston, WV          Charleston Coliseum
Aug 16            Virginia Beach, VA    Veterans United Home Loans Amp. at Virginia Beach
Aug 23            Dieppe, NB                 YQM Country Fest *
Aug 24            Bangor, ME                Maine Savings Amphitheater
Aug 28            Noblesville, IN           Ruoff Music Center on sale 2-28
Aug 30            Buffalo, NY                Darien Lake Amphitheater

*Festival dates

Luke’s “Country Song Came On Tour” will launch two weeks after his first-ever west coast dates of Farm Tour 2025 playing three shows in California (Merced, Fresno & Kern Counties) on May 15, 16 & 17, 2025. These concerts land just ahead of the 2025 season finale of ABC’s American Idol where Luke will serve as a celebrity judge for an eighth year alongside Lionel Richie and Carrie Underwood. Tickets for Farm Tour are available now at  www.LukeBryan.com.

FARM TOUR
May 15           Atwater, California (Merced County)        The Castle Airport
May 16           Clovis, California (Fresno County)             The Ponds at Harlan Ranch
May 17           Shafter, California (Kern County)             Sillect Farms

Mae Martin Announces Debut Tour “I’m A TV”

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Mae Martin Announces Debut Tour “I’m A TV”

Award-winning comedian, producer, actor, podcast host, and singer-songwriter Mae Martin is hitting the road with their highly anticipated I’m A TV Tour in support of their debut album, I’m A TV, set to release on February 27, 2025. This groundbreaking new chapter in Martin’s career represents a significant expansion of their creative portfolio, bringing their indie rock sound—a nostalgic yet fresh take on millennial life—live to audiences for the first time while staying true to their wit, openness, and deeply personal storytelling.

Produced by Live Nation, the I’m A TV Tour kicks off on February 26 at The Regent Theater in Los Angeles, CA, and continues with stops in major cities like Toronto and New York before wrapping up on March 9 at O2 Forum Kentish Town in London, UK. Each performance will feature live renditions of songs from I’m A TV, including singles “Good Dream” and “Stowaway,” offering fans the opportunity to engage with Martin’s artistry in a live, intimate setting.

Tickets will be available starting with an artist presale on Monday, January 27. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning on Wednesday, January 29 at 10am local time at livenation.com.

MAE MARTIN is an award-winning comedian, producer, actor, podcast host, and singer-songwriter. In addition to co-showrunning, starring in, writing, and executive producing the highly anticipated forthcoming Netflix thriller series WAYWARD, Mae is set to release their debut album, I’m a TV, globally through Universal Music Canada on February 27, 2025.

Mae presently co-hosts the hit comedy podcast Handsome, which was recently acquired by the Headgum podcast network, alongside Tig Notaro and Fortune Feimster. On television, Mae is best known for their semi-autobiographical comedy-drama series FEEL GOOD, which they co-wrote, starred in, and executive produced. Their work in FEEL GOOD earned them a 2021 BAFTA TV Award nomination and widespread praise, including a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Mae also starred on season two of HBO Max’s THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT in 2022 and appeared as a contestant and won Season 15 of Channel 4’s game show TASKMASTER the following year. In 2024, Mae won a Canadian Screen Award for their supporting role in the six-part docu-comedy series I HAVE NOTHING. Beloved for their stand-up comedy, Mae’s first special DOPE was nominated for “Best Comedy Show” at the prestigious Edinburgh Comedy Awards while earning four- and five-star reviews. The show has since been turned into a stand-up special for Netflix as part of the global stand-up series, COMEDIANS OF THE WORLD. Mae’s follow up stand-up special SAP, directed by Abbi Jacobson, debuted on Netflix in 2023 to positive reviews, earning a Juno Award nomination for ‘Comedy Album of the Year.’ Mae has also ventured into documentary work, hosting the CBC docuseries FLUID: LIFE BEYOND THE BINARY in spring of 2024, and appearing in Netflix’s OUTSTANDING: A COMEDY REVOLUTION, which premiered at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival. Their debut book, Can Everyone Please Calm Down?: A Guide to 21st Century Sexuality, was published by Hachette in 2019 to critical acclaim. For more information, visit MaeMartin.net

MAE MARTIN: I’M A TV TOUR DATES:
Wed Feb 26 – Los Angeles, CA – The Regent Theater
Sat Mar 01 – Toronto, ON – The Danforth Music Hall
Tue Mar 04 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theatre
Sun Mar 09 – London, UK – O2 Forum Kentish Town

Mel Robbins Announces First-Ever Tour: ‘Let Them The Tour’

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Mel Robbins Announces First-Ever Tour: ‘Let Them The Tour’

One of the most trusted global voices in personal growth and mindset, Mel Robbins, brings her life-changing insights to the stage for her inaugural global outing—Let Them The Tour. The award-winning #1 apple ranked podcast host, NYT #1 Best-selling author, and one of the most followed and sought after experts in mindset, behavior change, and life improvement will begin her tour on Friday, May 2, at the Boch Center Wang Theatre in Boston, MA.  The Live Nation produced tour will inspire and motivate audiences across major cities in the U.S., Canada and the UK. The North America run will conclude at New York City’s iconic Beacon Theatre on Friday, May 16. Details for the London appearance will be announced at a later date.

“This is my first ever live tour, and it is going to be absolutely incredible,” said Robbins. “Grab your friends, your siblings, your mom, your dad, your roommates, and do not miss this experience. I can’t wait to see you, hug you, laugh, dance, and inspire you. I am counting the days until I can finally see you in real life!”

Audiences can expect a transformative evening as Robbins shares the key to happiness, success, and love based on the Let Them movement. Two simple words—Let Them—will set you free and puts the power to create a life you love back in your hands. The tour will leave attendees not only entertained but also equipped with tools to take their lives to the next level and will create an unforgettable experience for anyone seeking personal growth and connection.

Tickets will be available beginning Tuesday, January 28 at 10am local time on melrobbins.com/tour.

Fans can purchase exclusive VIP packages, which include a meet-and-greet with Mel Robbins and a photo opportunity. For more details, visit melrobbins.com/tour.

Mel Robbins is the creator and host of the award-winning The Mel Robbins Podcast, one of the most successful podcasts in the world, and a #1 New York Times bestselling author. She has amassed 25 million followers online and is considered the most sought after expert in life improvement, mindset, and behavior change. The Wall Street Journal calls her a “billion-view podcaster” and TIME Magazine says she gives millions of listeners around the globe “a reason to believe in themselves.”

Her books have been translated into 50 languages and include the #1 New York Times, #1 Amazon, #1 Audible, and #1 Sunday Times bestselling The Let Them Theory, which is the most successful non-fiction book launch in history, with over 1.2 million copies sold within a month of its release date. She is also the author of the multimillion-copy-selling The 5 Second Rule, The High 5 Habit, and seven #1 audiobook releases on Audible.

USA Today calls Mel “a force to be reckoned with.” She is a global phenomenon in the publishing industry and podcasting. Her Boston-based media production company, 143 Studios, produces award-winning content, podcasts, events, audio series, online courses, journals, and books, along with professional development education for partners like Starbucks, Ulta Beauty, JP Morgan Chase, LinkedIn, Headspace, and Audible.

The Mel Robbins Podcast has won some of the most prestigious awards given to podcasts, including Webby, Signal Awards, and more. It was also recognized as one of Apple Podcasts’ Top Shared and Followed Shows of 2024 and 2023 and Spotify Top Global Shows of 2024. Notable accolades for Robbins include being a Forbes 50 Over 50 Honoree, USA Today Top 5 Mindset & Performance Coaches in the World, and one of the fifty most influential influencers on The Hollywood Reporter’s Creator A-List in 2024.

LET THEM TOUR DATES:
Fri May 02 – Boston, MA – Boch Center Wang Theatre
Fri May 09 – Toronto, ON – Meridian Hall
Sun May 11 – Chicago, IL – Chicago Theatre (matinee show)
Fri May 16 – New York, NY – Beacon Theatre
Date TBA – London, UK – Venue TBA

Japan’s Hottest Exports ONE OK ROCK Announces DETOX NORTH AMERICAN 2025 TOUR

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Japan’s Hottest Exports ONE OK ROCK Announces DETOX NORTH AMERICAN 2025 TOUR

Beloved both in their homeland of Japan and around the world, Fueled By Ramen’s ONE OK ROCK is gearing up for an electrifying return on the road with their highly anticipated DETOX NORTH AMERICAN 2025 TOUR. This tour marks the band’s most ambitious journey across the United States and Canada to date, with performances in numerous cities they’ll be visiting for the very first time, including three arena shows, which showcase the band’s growing fan base.

Produced by Live Nation, the 15-city tour will kick off in Vancouver and will visit major cities including two nights at The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, a stop at the Prudential Center in Newark, and more before concluding in Minneapolis on June 7th. Joining them as special guests on all dates are pop-punk band Stand Atlantic.

Tickets and VIP packages will be available starting with an Artist Presale beginning Tuesday, January 28. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning Friday, January 31 at 10am local. Sign up for early access to presale tickets HERE.

In addition, ONE OK ROCK will donate a portion of the proceeds of their Los Angeles shows at The Greek Theatre to the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation. The LAFD Foundation provides vital equipment and funds critical programs to help the LAFD save lives and protect communities. The LAFD Foundation is actively seeking funds to equip LAFD members battling wildfires with equipment and supplies such as: Emergency Fire Shelters, Hydration Backpacks, and Wildland Brush Tools.

The announcement comes off the heels of the release of their brand new track “Puppets Can’t Control You,” available now at all streaming services – LISTEN HERE. The song was exclusively premiered during the first episode of the nationally televised drama Mikami Sensei in the band’s native Japan just before its digital release, and will be featured on ONE OK ROCK’s forthcoming album DETOX, which arrives everywhere February 21 and available for pre-order/pre-save now.

Founded in Tokyo during 2005, the quartet—Taka [vocals], Toru [guitar], Tomoya [drums], and Ryota [bass]—have unassumingly emerged as a global phenomenon and one of Japan’s hottest exports with dozens of international gold and platinum certifications and billions of streams. Beyond six consecutive Top 5 entries and three #1 debuts on the Japanese Top Albums Chart, the group’s global imprint has grown with a foothold stateside. They stand out as the rare force of nature who can tour alongside either The Smashing Pumpkins or Ed Sheeran—with whom they co-wrote “Renegades” for the film Rurouni Kenshin: The Final.

DETOX NORTH AMERICAN 2025 TOUR DATES:
All dates will have Support from Stand Atlantic
Tue May 13 | Vancouver, BC | UBC – Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre
Wed May 14 | Seattle, WA | WAMU Theater
Fri May 16 | San Francisco, CA | Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
Sun May 18 | Los Angeles, CA | The Greek Theatre
Mon May 19 | Los Angeles, CA | The Greek Theatre
Thu May 22 | Irving, TX | The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
Fri May 23 | Houston, TX | Bayou Music Center
Sun May 25 | Orlando, FL | Hard Rock Live Orlando
Tue May 27 | Atlanta, GA | Coca-Cola Roxy
Fri May 30 | Newark, NJ | Prudential Center
Sat May 31 | Washington, DC | The Anthem
Sun Jun 01 | Boston, MA | MGM Music Hall at Fenway
Tue Jun 03 | Laval, QC | Place Bell
Wed Jun 04 | Toronto, ON | Budweiser Stage
Fri Jun 06 | Chicago, IL | Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
Sat Jun 07 | Minneapolis, MN | The Armory

Live Nation Urban & Lil’ WeezyAna Announce Lil Wayne With Special Guests Hot Boys

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Live Nation Urban & Lil’ WeezyAna Announce Lil Wayne With Special Guests Hot Boys

Today, Live Nation Urban announces an exclusive three-performance slate of shows headlined by Lil Wayne with special guests Hot Boys – B.G., Juvenile & Turk, presented by Lil’ WeezyAna. Kicking off on Friday, February 21 in Tampa, FL, the rap kings will then bring their can’t-miss set to Charlotte, NC on Sunday, February 23, before capping off the mini-tour in St. Louis, MO, on Friday, February 28.

Tickets for each show will be available via pre-sale starting today, January 22 at 12 pm local time, through Thursday, January 23 at 11:59 pm local time. Public on sale will begin Friday, January 24 at 10 am local time. All tickets can be purchased at lilweezyanafest.com.

Lil Wayne, B.G., Juvenile and Turk took the stage together for the first time in over 15 years at last year’s sold-out Lil’ WeezyAna Fest in New Orleans, where they treated audience members to a showstopping performance filled with hits like “I Need a Hot Girl” and “Neighborhood Superstar,” as well as their individual tracks like Juvenile’s “Back That Azz Up” and B.G.’s “Bling Bling.” The upcoming slate of shows comes on the heels of last December’s Hot Boys Holiday, which saw the rap supergroup take over a sold-out Toyota Center in Houston. The Hot Boys’ upcoming shows promise fans in each city an irreplicable, high-octane evening with hip-hop royalty.

Live Nation Urban (LNU) remains North America’s preeminent producer of concert experiences, festivals, and platforms headlined, curated, and owned by black talent. Operating in partnership with Live Nation Entertainment, the world’s leading live entertainment company, the company sets the tone for culture with over a dozen sought-after festival brands such as Roots Picnic, Broccoli City, Exodus Music & Arts Festival, ONE Musicfest, Strength of a Woman, and more.

Beyond their captivating live events, Live Nation Urban has established themselves as key social architects in black culture with their innovative initiatives that include Juneteenth: A Global Celebration (broadcast on CNN), Kerry Washington’s THICKER THAN WATER book tour, and a special Hip-Hop 50 event at the home of Vice President Kamala Harris in addition to tours by artists such as Ari Lennox, Kirk Franklin, Davido, LL Cool J, Jill Scott, Jodeci, and Raphael Saadiq. The LNU-produced “A Grammy Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop” special garnered a nomination at the NAACP Image Awards for “Outstanding Variety Show.” Live Nation Urban continues to grow across hip-hop, R&B, soul, and gospel as the most trusted purveyor of live urban music. For additional information, visit https://livenationurban.com/.

Upcoming Lil Wayne w/ Hot Boys Dates:
Friday, February 21 – Tampa, FL – Amalie Arena
Sunday, February 23 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center
Friday, February 28 – St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Center

Caleb Hearon Announces ‘So True’ LIVE Tour

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Caleb Hearon Announces ‘So True’ LIVE Tour

The most beloved podcast in the world So True with Caleb Hearon is hitting the road and coming to a city near you! If you’ve ever thought “I wish I could be in the room for one of these” while watching/listening to an episode, now you can! Join Caleb, the crew, and a very special guest for an unforgettable night of laughter, surprises, maybe some spirited debate, romance, etc. This will be unlike any live podcast you’ve ever seen before! (in a good way, we swear)

Produced by Live Nation, the 20-city tour kicks off on February 26 at Uptown Theater in Kansas City making stops across North America in Atlanta, Nashville, Vancouver and more before wrapping up in Los Angeles at The Wiltern on April 12.

Caleb Hearon is a comedian, actor, and writer. His podcast So True is a breakout phenomenon with millions of downloads and countless viral moments. He can be seen in Jurassic World Dominion, FX’s Fargo, Ally Pankiw’s feature directorial debut I Used To Be Funny, and starring in Sweethearts opposite Kiernan Shipka. A creator and writer, Caleb is currently set in the lead role of Trash Mountain with Lily Wachowski attached to direct. Caleb has been named both a Comic to Watch by Variety, a Comedian You Should and Will Know by Vulture, and he tours the country to sold out crowds.

SO TRUE LIVE TOUR WITH CALEB HEARON TOUR DATES 2025:
Wed Feb 26 – Kansas City MO – Uptown Theater
Fri Feb 28 – St. Louis MO – The Pageant
Sat Mar 01 – Indianapolis IN – Egyptian Room @ Old National Centre
Wed Mar 05 – Atlanta GA – Buckhead Theatre
Fri Mar 07 – Toronto ON – Danforth Music Hall
Sat Mar 08 – Detroit MI – The Fillmore Detroit
Sun Mar 09 – Minneapolis MN – The Fillmore Minneapolis
Thu Mar 13 – Washington DC – Warner Theatre
Fri Mar 14 – Charlotte NC – The Fillmore Charlotte
Sat Mar 15 – Nashville TN – Marathon Music Works
Sun Mar 16 – Austin TX – Paramount Theatre
Wed Mar 19 – Seattle WA – Neptune Theatre
Sun Mar 23 – Vancouver BC – Vogue Theatre
Tue Mar 25 – Portland OR – Revolution Hall
Wed Mar 26 – Denver CO – Paramount Theatre
Sat Mar 29 – Houston TX – 713 Music Hall
Sun Mar 30 – Dallas TX – Majestic Theatre
Thu Apr 03 – San Francisco CA – Palace of Fine Arts
Fri Apr 04 – San Diego CA – Balboa Theatre
Sat Apr 12 – Los Angeles CA – The Wiltern
Thu Apr 17 – Boston, MA – The Wilbur

Internet Superstar Itati Lopez Announces “Suelta La Lengua Con Itati y Doña Silvia LIVE” Tour

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Internet Superstar Itati Lopez Announces “Suelta La Lengua Con Itati y Doña Silvia LIVE” Tour

TikTok sensation Itati Lopez and her unforgettable co-host & mom, Doña Silvia, are hitting the road with their highly anticipated live tour, “Suelta La Lengua Con Itati y Doña Silvia LIVE.” Produced by Live Nation, the 8-city tour kicks off on February 22 at the Vic Theatre in Chicago, IL, making stops across the U.S. in the markets of Phoenix, San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, San Diego, San Jose, and more before wrapping up in Bakersfield, CA at the Fox Theater on May 17.

Itati Lopez, beloved by her 14M+ TikTok followers for her bold and candid personality, has been making waves with season 2 of “Suelta La Lengua,” now featuring her equally magnetic mother, Doña Silvia. Together, they’ve captivated listeners with inspiring conversations, advice, and unfiltered commentary on the latest entertainment and pop culture buzz. Now, they’re ready to take the magic off-screen and onto the stage. Expect riveting discussions, hilarious moments, and live Q&A Chisme Calls sessions where audience members can ask Doña Silvia for her signature advice or hear Itati’s empowering tips on leveling up.

“Suelta La Lengua con Itati y Doña Silvia” is a wildly popular podcast known for its blend of heartfelt advice, pop culture commentary, and neighborhood gossip. With Itati’s sharp insights and Doña Silvia’s wisdom, the show has become a go-to source of entertainment and inspiration for fans worldwide.

TOUR DATES:
Sat Feb 22 – Chicago, IL – Vic Theatre
Sat Mar 08 – Mesa, AZ – Virginia G. Piper Repertory Theater
Fri Mar 14 – San Antonio, TX – The Aztec Theater
Sat Mar 15 – Houston, TX – House of Blues
Sun Mar 16 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues
Sat Apr 05 – El Cajon, CA – The Magnolia
Sat Apr 26 – Campbell, CA – Heritage Theatre
Fri May 16 – Coachella, CA – Spotlight 29 Casino
Sat May 17 – Bakersfield, CA – Fox Theater

‘Just For One Day’ Is a Theatrical Masterpiece—The Greatest Celebration of Live Aid Ever Staged

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‘Just For One Day’ Is a Theatrical Masterpiece—The Greatest Celebration of Live Aid Ever Staged

Just For One Day is a musical time machine with a message. The energy, the nostalgia, and the sheer power of the songs that defined Live Aid explode onto the stage with an electrifying force that makes you want to stand up and cheer. It’s a jukebox musical that gets it right, not just by reviving the soundtrack of a generation but by capturing the why—why this moment in music history mattered and why it still does.

The cast delivers powerhouse performances, reimagining the legendary anthems of Queen, Bowie, U2, and more without feeling like a tribute act. Instead, they channel the spirit of the artists—bold, urgent, unstoppable. And the storytelling? It doesn’t shy away from the messiness of the moment, from the frantic behind-the-scenes chaos to the uncomfortable legacy of Western charity. There’s even a Gen Z skeptic on stage questioning it all—because of course there is, as that generation should rightfully do.

From a historical and musical standpoint, Just For One Day operates as both a cultural artifact and a contemporary reexamination of Live Aid’s impact. The production successfully balances its dual role as a high-energy theatrical experience and a meta-commentary on the legacy of charitable rock concerts.

Structurally, the musical blends dramatized scenes with a semi-documentary style, incorporating perspectives that range from the event’s architects to those who have since questioned its approach. The gang’s all here – Bob Geldof, Midge Ure, Harvey Goldsmith, and musically, it resists the temptation to rely on direct imitation. Instead, the arrangements, led by musical supervisor Matthew Brind and directed by Luke Sheppard, recontextualize familiar anthems from Elton John, Paul McCartney, Queen, George Michael, Phil Collins Madonna, David Bowie and two dozen others including a sweet nod to Canada’s contribution to end famine relief with Tears Are Not Enough. Notable highlights include a choral reinvention of Message in a Bottle and a haunting reinterpretation of Blowin’ in the Wind that will change the way you forever hear these songs.

But in the end, Just For One Day is about something bigger. It’s about the belief that music can change the world, and for one day in 1985, it actually did. The final moments of the show hit like a tidal wave, proving that the best concerts—and the best musicals—don’t just entertain. They move you.

As a result, Just For One Day is more than a nostalgia trip; it’s a thought-provoking, sonically compelling tribute to one of rock’s most defining moments.

Just For One Day is playing now at CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria St, Toronto. For tickets, go here.

Post-Punk Legends Chameleons Return For 2025 Tour

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Post-Punk Legends Chameleons Return For 2025 Tour

“We feel the band is better than ever and it’s nice to see so many people responding to it,” says vocalist/bassist Vox of CHAMELEONS about the renaissance that the band is experiencing. The last couple of years have been instrumental for the influential post-punk band whose originals began at the top of the 1980s. Garnering some of the best reviews and chart positions in the four decades since their start (their 2024 EP Where Are You? landed the #1 position on iTunes Top Albums), the band has also seen their live audience grow as well, especially with young audiences adding an infusion of young blood into their fanbase… and they are about to launch into a string of dates east of the Mississippi this Spring.

Co-headlining this round of dates with Texas darkwave act Twin Tribes, Chameleons find themselves starting off in Minneapolis on April 25th and moving east, including shows in Chicago (April 26th), Montreal (April 29th), Brooklyn (May 3rd) before concluding in Silver Spring, MD on May 4th. “It’s always nice to go to a city for the first time, so I’m kind of interested to do that,” Vox explains. “The cities that I do know have all been enjoyable to play in the past, and I really relish getting back to them. The bottom line though is we love to play this music and we’re excited to do that no matter where we go!”

Having released their first studio recordings in over 20 years in 2024 (Where Are You? of new material and Tomorrow Remember Yesterday which consisted of re-recorded archival tracks), Chameleons have been gearing up the release of their upcoming album Arctic Moon later 2025 which will be their first studio full-length since 2001’s Why Call It Anything. He explains, “It’s quite different from anything Chameleons has done before, and I know this will probably polarize the legacy audience, but we’re quite excited about how it’s developing. I think the songwriting is much more mature in a lot of ways, which is to be expected, I suppose, given our age, but I, for one, really believe we’re taking the band forward, and I’m quite excited about it.”

Not planning on playing too much from the new album (“we don’t really want the songs spoiling on such platforms as YouTube until the record is actually out”), the new album will undoubtedly be embraced by old and new fans alike. “Our approach to making the music hasn’t changed,” Vox hints, “although having found a regular producer in Christophe Bride at Oxygene has helped out development tremendously. His studio in Manchester, UK is a great environment to work in. We feel our sound is fresher and more contemporary which seems to resonate very strongly with our younger audience that are turning out to see us in such great numbers.”

Long cited as a hugely influential act, having inspired the likes of Verve, Oasis, White Lies, The Slow Readers Club, Interpol, The Killers and Editors, among countless others and known for their transformative musical catalog and intense and emotionally charged live performances, Chameleons have created a legacy that extends beyond their four studio albums. Following their debut single “In Shreds” in 1982, the band released three seminal albums: the widely acclaimed Script of the Bridge (1983), cited by many sources as a masterpiece way ahead of its time, its follow-up What Does Anything Mean? Basically!’ (1984), Strange Times (1986), and Why Call It Anything? (2001).

Their unique sound quickly captivated the public through their mix of melancholic yet energetic and powerful tunes, hypnotic, ethereal riffs, and the potent, timeless lyrical style. Chameleons are considered one of the most influential guitar bands of the 80s and 90s, contributing substantially to the post-punk, shoegaze and indie scenes. They are often regarded as one of the most underrated bands ever to emerge from Manchester, England.

Chameleons are Reg Smithies (guitar), Vox (bass, vocals, lyrics), Stephen Rice (guitar), Danny Ashberry (keyboards), and Todd Demma (drums).

Tour dates are:
Apr 25 Minneapolis MN Varsity Theater
Apr 26 Chicago IL Vampire’s Ball – Epiphany Center
Apr 28 Toronto ON Opera House
Apr 29 Montreal QC Society for Arts & Technology
Apr 30 Boston MA Big Night Live
May 1 Ardmore PA Ardmore Music Hall
May 2 Norwalk CT District Music Hall
May 3 Brooklyn NY Warsaw
May 4 Silver Spring MD The Fillmore

Postmodern Jukebox Announces 2025 Canadian Summer Leg of “Magic & Moonlight” Tour

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Postmodern Jukebox Announces 2025 Canadian Summer Leg of “Magic & Moonlight” Tour

Fresh from playing their 1,000th show, retro musical collective Postmodern Jukebox has announced the 2025 US SUMMER leg of their “MAGIC & MOONLIGHT” World Tour. The group will travel the length and breadth of North America headlining shows from July 1st onward. “If we’ve learned anything from ten years of touring the world, it’s that great music has the ability to transcend time and space in a way that is best described as ‘magic,” says Postmodern Jukebox creator and show director, Scott Bradlee. “In fact, all of us likely have a song or two that instantly transports us to another place. Our ‘Moonlight & Magic’ World Tour is meant to celebrate this phenomenon through breathtaking live performances that will be remembered long after the curtain falls.”

Concertgoers can expect to enter a parallel musical universe where modern day earworms and iconic pop hits alike are reimagined in classic genres like 1920s jazz, Swing, Doo-wop and Motown, and brought to life by a cast of some of the world’s best singers, dancers, and instrumentalists.

Think “The Great Gatsby” meets “Sinatra at the Sands” meets “Back! …To The Future”. When Bradlee started making YouTube videos that remade the hits of today in the classic styles of yesterday, a “viral” success story was born — one that quickly led to sold out shows across North America and Europe in the Summer of 2014. The touring act received rave reviews from industry publications and world-renowned artists alike. In the years that followed, “PMJ” built a reputation as the “Saturday Night Live of singers” by introducing audiences to dozens of exceptional musical artists and turning them into bonafide stars.

Ten years and two billion views on their YouTube channel later, a Postmodern Jukebox show has become something of an annual musical tradition for hundreds of thousands of dedicated fans, all over the world. The rare concert act that appeals across generations, older audience members will fall in love with the timeless sounds and nostalgic sensibilities, while younger fans will be thrilled by the fresh take on current pop culture and the sheer virtuosity of the performers on stage. Dress vintage, for the full effect!

TOUR DATES

July 3 | Vancouver | The Centre in Vancouver

July 4 | Nanaimo | Port Theatre 

July 5 | Chilliwack | Hub International Theatre Chilliwack Cultural Centre

July 7 | Kelowna | Kelowna Community Theatre 

July 9 | Calgary | Grey Eagle Resort & Casino 

July 10 | Edmonton | River Cree Resort & Casino

July 11 | Saskatoon | TCU Place

July 12 | Winnipeg | Burton Cummings Theatre 

July 23 | Toronto | Massey Hall 

July 24 | Montreal | Theatre Rialto 

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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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