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Fraser & Thompson and Lush Partner With The 2025 JUNO Awards

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Fraser & Thompson and Lush Partner With The 2025 JUNO Awards

Fraser & Thompson, a modern and approachable whiskey, founded by GRAMMY Award-winning, multi-platinum superstar entertainer Michael Bublé, is proud to announce its inaugural partnership with The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (CARAS) as the Official Whiskey of the 2025 JUNO Awards. This collaboration will showcase the distinct blend of class and ease that defines Fraser & Thompson at one of the nation’s most celebrated cultural events uniting music, artistry, and the joy of being present.

Established in 2023, Michael Bublé’s Fraser & Thompson North American Whiskey blends Canadian straight whiskey and Kentucky bourbon into an elegantly smooth, mellow spirit. It’s an easy-to-drink high-rye blend that appeals to both whiskey novices and connoisseurs alike. Bublé, who will return for a third time as host of Canada’s Biggest Night in Music shares, “I’ve always had memories that I savour over whiskey, and that’s something really special to me. With F&T, you can always count on a great pour, no matter the occasion. It’s a whiskey made for good vibes and great moments, which you don’t need to be a spirits expert to enjoy – it’s a whiskey for everyone.”

Fraser & Thompson will bring its signature craftsmanship to JUNO Week with a series of activations. A Fraser & Thompson mixologist will create the official cocktail of The 2025 JUNO Awards, which will be featured at the JUNO Awards Gala Presented by Music Canada where industry attendees can enjoy the occasion’s signature cocktail. Fraser & Thompson will also have the exclusive whiskey pour at select JUNO Week events, including the prestigious Chair’s Reception Presented by Live Nation Canada, JUNO Awards Gala Presented by Music Canada, and the JUNOS Pre-Show Lounge.

Additionally, the brand will also engage with Canadian music’s brightest stars, gifting Fraser & Thompson to a select group of artists and inviting content creators to capture the magic of JUNO Week as Fraser & Thompson ambassadors.

“Fraser & Thompson’s commitment to quality and authenticity aligns beautifully with our mission to celebrate Canadian talent. Their presence at the 2025 JUNO Awards will add a special touch, creating moments for artists, industry professionals, and fans to connect and celebrate” said Allan Reid, CARAS President & CEO.

For more information on the 2025 JUNO Awards, including how to tune in, visit junoawards.ca. To explore and purchase Fraser & Thompson Whiskey, visit fraserandthompson.com.

The 54th Annual JUNO Awards and JUNO Week 2025 will be hosted in Vancouver, BC from March 27 to Sunday, March 30, 2025 culminating with The JUNO Awards at Rogers Arena on Sunday, March 30, 2025, broadcast live on CBC TV, CBC Gem, CBC Radio One, CBC Music, CBC Listen and globally at CBCMusic.ca/junos.

Dead Boys Unearth Night of the Living Dead Boys Live Album Featuring Jerry Nolan & John Belushi

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Dead Boys Unearth Night of the Living Dead Boys Live Album Featuring Jerry Nolan & John Belushi

With the Dead Boys’ first all-new album in over 40 years drawing closer every day, Cleopatra Records continue preparing for its release with the latest in a series of deep dives inside the Cleveland punks’ archive… the night that the Dead Boys became, for one show only, the Dead Dolls.

With regular drummer Johnny Blitz hospitalized following a murderous street attack, and in desperate need of funds for his medical costs, guitarist Cheetah Chrome conceived a benefit show at the band’s regular hang-out, CBGBs.

Swiftly, one concert became a full weekend, as the great and good of the New York punk scene turned out to perform. Blondie, Suicide, the Ramones, the Dictators, Sic Fucks, the Erasers, James Chance and the Contortions, the Student Teachers, the Fleshtones, the Mumps, Helen Robbins, Shrapnel, the Dots, the Rudies, the Senders and Divine and the Neon Women all stepped forward.

Even more excitingly, Blitz’s place at the drum kit was filled not only by New York Doll Jerry Nolan, but also Saturday Night Live regular John Belushi, a long time friend of the band’s.

“He was really concerned about Blitz,” recalls Cheetah.  “In fact. the doctor who worked on Blitz was one of Belushi’s.”  He was also, the guitarist continues, “into really good meat and potatoes, like a blues drummer.  He was high on the blues from Chicago. He had a studio in his basement, with a full kit set up. We used to go down there and bang around.

“He could hold a beat very well, he was very straightforward. For a blues drummer, he was good.”

The Dead Boys’ set tonight was split almost equally between their own material and, in tribute to Nolan’s past, the Dolls’.

“Me and Blitz grew up on the Dolls,” says Cheetah. “We played a lot of Dolls music while we were fucking around at rehearsals, and the Dead Boys did as well, just jamming on them.

“It was a labor of love.  We were rehearsing with Jerry the week before the show, and I remember I was really looking forward to doing the Dolls stuff.”

Even Dolls vocalist David Johansen’s love of the harmonica did not prove an obstacle. Dead Boys frontman Stiv Bators, says Cheetah, could already sing anything. It turned out he could play anything as well, or at least make it look that way.

“He would do the harmonica parts with his hands. Like on ‘Pills,’ he didn’t have a harmonica to play.  He’d just put his hands up to his mouth and make the noise, and it sounded just like the real thing.”

Night of the Living Dead Boys is released on both CD and green and black spattered vinyl.

Track listing
1. Looking For A Kiss
2. Bad Girl
3. Tell Me
4. All This And More
5. Trash
6. Calling On You
7. Pills
8. I Need Lunch
9. (There’s Gonna Be a) Showdown
10. Sonic Reducer
11. Hey Little Girl
12. Hard Headed Woman
13. It’s All Over Now

Night of the Living Dead Boys is the sixth installment of Cleopatra’s Dead Boys archive collection, following on from the out-takes and live Ignorance In Action (The Rarities), the 1977 concert recording  Live in San Francisco, the Halloween 1986 reunion show Return of the Living Dead Boys, the out-takes collection Younger, Louder And Snottyer and the lost sessions collection Third Generation Nation.

Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical Comes to Toronto’s CAA Theatre April 12 – May 4, 2025

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Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical Comes to Toronto’s CAA Theatre April 12 – May 4, 2025

Last Spring, the musical adaptation of Dav Pilkey’s popular book series, Dog Man: The Musical, dazzled Toronto audiences at the CAA Theatre. Now, the same company who brought us Dog Man: The Musical, has done the same with Dav Pilkey’s spin-off series, Cat Kid Comic Club. TheaterWorksUSA’s production of Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical is coming to Toronto April 12 to May 4, 2025, at the CAA Theatre.

Tickets for Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical are available now at mirvish.com or by calling 1.800.461.3333.

Cat Kid and Molly Pollywog have started an epic club to teach 21 rambunctious baby frogs how to make their own comics! Their fishy father Flippy is overjoyed that his kids will learn to unleash their creativity, but when the frogs’ constant bickering and outrageous imaginations send their comics comically off the rails, Flippy flips out! Will the club survive? Will the frogs ever get along? And will creativity finally save the day? All will be answered in this madcap musical based on Dav Pilkey’s irreverently hilarious book series. Recommended for ages 5+

Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical features a book and lyrics by Kevin Del Aguila and music by Brad Alexander, the same team that brought you Dog Man: The Musical! Direction and choreography is by Marlo Hunter. Set design is by Cameron Anderson, costume design is by Jen Caprio, lighting design is by David Lander, co-sound design is by Scott Stauffer and Jesse Desrosiers, puppet design/ fabrication is by AchesonWalsh Studios, and orchestrations are by Brad Alexander.

THEATERWORKSUSA (Barbara Pasternack, Artistic Director) has led the Theater for Young and Family Audiences movement in New York City and across North America for over half a century. At TWUSA, we believe that access to art—and theater, in particular—is vital for our youth. Since 1967, the 501(c)3 not-for-profit has captured the imaginations of 100 million new and veteran theatergoers with an award-winning repertoire of over 140 original plays and musicals. Acclaimed alumni include Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez (Disney’s Frozen), Daphne Rubin-Vega (Rent), Jerry Zaks (The Music Man), Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (Dear Evan Hansen), Miguel Cervantes (Hamilton), Kathleen Chalfant (Angels in America), and Chuck Cooper (Tony award-winning actor, The Life). WWW.TWUSA.ORG

Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical

April 12 – May 4, 2025

CAA Theatre

651 Yonge St, Toronto ON

Tickets are available now at Mirvish.com or by calling 1.800.461.3333

Performance Schedule

Saturday, April 12: 3PM & 7PM
Sunday, April 13: 11AM, 2PM & 5PM
Wednesday, April 16: 10:30AM*
Thursday April 17: 10:30AM* & 7PM
Added performance, Friday, April 18: 1PM
Saturday, April 19: 11AM, 3PM & 7PM
Sunday, April 20: 1PM

Wednesday, April 23: 10:30AM*
Thursday April 24: 10:30AM* & 7PM
Friday, April 25: 7PM
Saturday, April 26: 11AM, 3PM & 7PM
Sunday, April 27: 1PM & 5PM

Wednesday, April 30: 10:30AM*
Thursday May 1: 10:30AM* & 7PM
Friday, May 2: 7PM
Saturday, May 3: 11AM, 3PM & 7PM
Sunday, May 4: 1PM & 5PM

 

Summer of Loud Tour Announced: Beartooth, I Prevail, Killswitch Engage, Parkway Drive & More

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Summer of Loud Tour Announced: Beartooth, I Prevail, Killswitch Engage, Parkway Drive & More

Sound Talent Group/Live Nation is proud to announce the Summer of Loud Tour — an epic bill featuring hard rock platinum acts, genre mainstays, and up and comers. The tour features four rotating headliners, who are the heavyweights of the genre: Beartooth, I Prevail, Killswitch Engage, and Parkway Drive. The support headliners are The Devil Wears Prada, The Amity Affliction and Alpha Wolf. TX2 will open June 22 through July 2; Kingdom of Giants will open July 5 through July 15; and Dark Divine will serve as openers from July 16 through July 27.

The tour kicks off June 21 in West Palm Beach, FL and winds through North America before wrapping on July 27 in Charlotte, NC. It will make its way to amphitheaters across the country and will undoubtedly thrill fans of modern hard rock and heavy metal with its explosive lineup that is truly a “can’t miss” event of the summer.

In addition, the tour will be donating $1 from each ticket sold to Living The Dream Foundation, non-profit foundation that helps children and young adults living with life-threatening illnesses stay positive, maintain hope, and appreciate every day, regardless of their affliction.

Tickets will be available starting with credit card and artist pre-sales (details below) beginning Tuesday, February 25. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning Friday, February 28 at 10 AM local time at ticketmaster.com. For more information on the tour, visit here.

Citi is the official card of the U.S. dates of Summer of Loud Tour. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Tuesday, February 25 at 12 PM ET until Thursday, February 27 at 11 PM local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit here. American Express® Card Members in Canada can purchase tickets before the general public during the same time.

The tour will also offer a variety of different VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. Packages vary but include premium tickets, invitation to the pre-show VIP Lounge, autographed poster, exclusive VIP merch item & more. VIP package contents vary based on the offer selected. For more information, visit vipnation.com.

“Summer of Loud is gonna be a clinic in metalcore ass-whoopery, and it’s an absolute honor to be a part of this epic tour with such good company. Strap in for one of the most fun summer shows of your life,” says Beartooth singer Caleb Shomo.

“The Summer of Loud tour is about to be the best metal tour of the year,” states I Prevail’s Eric Vanlerberghe. “Where else can you see some of the best modern metal bands all on the same stage? It’s going to be a tour you don’t wanna miss.”

“This summer tour has shaped up to be a huge and exciting line up,” says KsE singer Jesse Leach. “I am honored and stoked to be able to share the stage with such solid and killer bands. I feel a deep sense of purpose with this new album and to be able to play some of these songs on stages across the U.S. and Canada. This is the tour of the summer!”

Parkway Drive’s Winston McCall weighs in, saying “Summer of Loud, yep that sounds correct. This is the literal definition of a stacked line up, it’s straight up insane. Nothing but power from top to bottom, this is going to be a summer to remember. So stoked to be part of it, so siked to bring the carnage and chaos. Let’s fucking GO!!!”

Dates:

June
21 — West Palm Beach, FL — iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
22 — Tampa, FL — MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
24 — Atlanta, GA — Lakewood Amphitheatre
26 — Dallas, TX — Dos Equis Pavillion
27 — Austin, TX — Germania Insurance Amphitheater
28 — Houston, TX _ The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

July
1 — Phoenix, AZ — Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
2 — San Diego, CA — Gallagher Square at Petco Park
5 — Irvine, CA — Great Park Live
6 — Concord, CA — Toyota Pavilion at Concord
8 — Salt Lake City, UT — Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
9 — Denver, CO — The JunkYard
11 — Somerset, WI — Somerset Amphitheater
12 — Green Bay, WI — Capital Credit Union Park
13 — Tinley Park, IL — Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
15 — Toronto, ON — Budweiser Stage
16 — Clarkston, MI — Pine Knob Music Theatre
18 — Mansfield, OH — Inkcarceration*
19 — York, PA — York State Fair*
20 — Wantagh, NY — Northwell at Jones Beach Theater
22 — Mansfield, MA — Xfinity Center
23 — Camden, NJ — Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
24 — Holmdel, NJ — PNC Bank Arts Center
26 — Bristow, VA — Jiffy Lube Live
27 — Charlotte, NC — PNC Music Pavilion

*festival date

Kill Devil Hill Announces Spring 2025 Tour with Stops Across the South and West Coast

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Kill Devil Hill Announces Spring 2025 Tour with Stops Across the South and West Coast

Kill Devil Hill is hitting the road this spring, bringing their powerhouse sound to venues across the South and West Coast. Featuring frontman Dewey Bragg, acclaimed guitarist Mark Zavon, and original Five Finger Death Punch bassist Matt Snell, the band continues to deliver hard-hitting, groove-heavy rock that fuses modern intensity with a classic edge.

This run kicks off April 4 in Crowley, LA, and will take the band through Mississippi, Florida, and California, including a stop at the iconic Whisky A Go Go in Hollywood.

Tour dates:

April
4 – Sam’s Place – Crowley, LA
5 – Martin’s Downtown – Jackson, MS
6 – The Sanctuary – Biloxi, Mississippi
9 – The Brass Mug – Tampa, FL
10 – Wynfield’s – Satellite Beach, FL
11 – Stet’s Bar – Fort Myers, FL
12 – The Surly Siren – Key West, FL
13 – West End Trading Company – Sanford, FL
17 – Whisky A Go Go – Hollywood, CA
18 – House of Blues (Parish Room) – Anaheim, CA

With crushing riffs, commanding vocals, and a thunderous rhythm section, Kill Devil Hill continues to push the boundaries of hard rock and heavy metal. Fans can expect a raw, high-energy performance packed with heavy grooves and electrifying musicianship.

Don’t miss your chance to witness Kill Devil Hill live – grab your tickets now and prepare for one of the most intense rock shows of the year. For tickets and more information, visit killdevilhillmusic.com.

Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening Announces Physical Graffiti 50th Anniversary Tour

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Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening Announces Physical Graffiti 50th Anniversary Tour

On the heels of a successful tour that wrapped last December, Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening/JBLZE is back with another round of U.S. dates. The latest tour will be a first for JBLZE as it will focus on the 50th Anniversary of the Led Zeppelin classic, Physical Graffiti.

The latest 21-city trek is billed as An Evening with JBLZE Celebrating 50 Years of Physical Graffiti. JBLZE has never done a tour that was centered around a specific Led Zeppelin album before as Bonham live celebrates all things about his father, drumming legend John Bonham.

The show will feature all the selections from Physical Graffiti performed alongside numerous other Led Zeppelin classics. The tour kicks off on May 3 in Wallingford, CT and runs across the country when it wraps May 31 in Los Angeles, CA. Along the way, the tour will make stops in Wheeling, WV (May 07), Nashville, TN (May 15), Phoenix, AZ (May 23) and San Diego, CA (May 28) to name a few markets.

Public on sale for tickets with begin on Friday, February 28 and more information on all tickets and performances can be found at jasonbonham.net.

“This is my favorite Led Zeppelin album of all time. Being able to celebrate it the way we are planning on this tour is something I am extremely excited about. I can’t wait for people to come out and see these shows and celebrate this extraordinary record with us. My goal is to play at least 50 shows to commemorate 50 years…And don’t worry there will be plenty of other songs that you also love played that night,” explains Jason Bonham.

JBLZE Tour Dates

Sat, May 03 – Wallingford, CT – Toyota Oakdale Theatre
Sun, May 04 – Stamford, CT – Stamford Palace Theatre
Tue, May 06 – Syracuse, NY – Landmark Theatre
Wed, May 07- Wheeling, WV – Capitol Theatre
Fri, May 09 – North Kansas City, MO – VooDoo at Harrah’s Kansas City
Sat, May 10 – Tulsa, OK – The Cove Margaritaville at River Spirit Casino
Sun, May 11 – Waukee, IA – Vibrant Music Hall
Tue, May 13 – Milwaukee, WI – The Riverside Theater
Thu, May 15 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium
Fri, May 16 – Robinsonville, MS – Bluesville at Horseshoe Tunica
Sat, May 17 – St. Louis, MO – The Factory at the District
Mon, May 19 – Austin, TX – The Paramount Theatre
Tue, May 20 – Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center
Wed, May 21 – Dallas, TX – Majestic Theatre
Fri, May 23 – Phoenix, AZ – Celebrity Theatre
Sat, May 24 – Indio, CA – Fantasy Springs Resort Casino
Sun, May 25 – Saratoga, CA – The Mountain Winery
Wed, May 28 – San Diego, CA – Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay
Thu, May 29 – Paso Robles, CA – Vina Robles Amphitheatre
Fri, May 30 – Henderson, NV – Green Valley Ranch Resort Spa & Casino – Backyard Amphitheater
Sat, May 31 – Los Angeles, CA – The Greek Theatre

Simple Plan Announces The “Bigger Than You Think!” Tour Celebrating The Band’s 25th Anniversary

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Simple Plan Announces The “Bigger Than You Think!” Tour Celebrating The Band’s 25th Anniversary

On the heels of the band’s 25th anniversary, multi-platinum rock band Simple Plan is hitting the road this summer with their Bigger Than You Think! tour, bringing their high-energy show to fans across the USA. Produced by Live Nation, the 19-city tour kicks off on Saturday, August 9 at WAMU Theater in Seattle, WA, making stops in cities like San Francisco, Los Angeles, Denver, Chicago, Atlanta, Houston, and more before wrapping up in Irving, TX at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory on Saturday, September 6.

The tour will feature special guests 3OH!3 and Bowling for Soup on all dates, with rising pop-rock artist LØLØ opening each show.

Chuck Comeau of Simple Plan shared, “We’re so excited for our “Bigger Than You Think!” US tour this summer! It’s hard to believe, but these will be our first proper US headline shows in more than 8 years and the timing couldn’t be better as we celebrate our 25th anniversary as a band! To mark this very special milestone of 25 years of Simple Plan, we will be putting on the biggest shows of our lives, playing everything from our biggest hits to songs we haven’t performed in years, and bringing the most elaborate stage production we’ve ever had! It’s gonna be epic! We’re also inviting our very good friends 3OH!3, Bowling for Soup and LØLØ along for the ride! We have played with these amazing artists many times all over the world and they always put on a sick show. This is such a stacked line-up, we promise you’ll be singing your heart out to every song, from beginning to end!

It’s gonna be BIG, we hope to see you there!”

Simple Plan, known for their anthemic hits like “Welcome to My Life”, “Perfect, and “I’m Just a Kid”, continues to bring their signature blend of pop-punk energy and heartfelt lyrics to audiences worldwide. The tour follows their latest album, Harder Than It Looks, and celebrates over two decades of chart-topping music and unforgettable live performances. The group’s Amazon Prime documentary will be coming later this summer.

Tickets will be available starting with a Citi presale (details below) beginning on Tuesday, February 25. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning on Friday, February 28 at 10 AM local time at officialsimpleplan.com.

Simple Plan will donate $1 from each ticket sold on this tour to the Simple Plan Foundation. Established in 2005, the Simple Plan Foundation focuses on helping young people in need and showcasing the power of music as a tool to find purpose and direction in life. Since its inception the Simple Plan Foundation has donated over $2M to various charitable causes in Canada and has been awarded many prestigious distinctions for its philanthropic work.

Citi is the official card of the Bigger Than You Think! tour. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Tuesday, February 25 at 12pm local time until Thursday, February 27th at 10pm local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.

Simple Plan will also offer a variety of different VIP experiences for fans to take the day to the next level. Experiences vary but include meet and greets, selfie and photo opportunities with the band, VIP laminates, and more. All are ticketless upgrades. For more information, visit officialsimpleplan.com/vip.

For more than two decades, SIMPLE PLAN has been one of the most culturally and commercially successful bands in rock. Their multi-platinum 2002 debut album, No Pads, No Helmets… Just Balls bore the smash singles “I’d Do Anything,” “I’m Just A Kid,” “Addicted” and “Perfect,” while subsequent hits “Welcome To My Life,” “Summer Paradise,” “Untitled (How Could This Happen To Me?),” “Shut Up!” and “What’s New Scooby-Doo?” have cemented their legacy as pop-punk legends. In all, the Montreal-formed quartet has sold over 10 million albums worldwide, captivated the main stages of the Vans Warped Tour and When We Were Young, performed at the 2010 Winter Olympics and with the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, sold out shows around the world and raised more than $3 million through the Simple Plan Foundation. Their videos have garnered more than a billion YouTube views, while their inescapable social media presence driven another billion views on the viral #ImJustAKid Challenge alongside videos from *NSYNC, Ed Sheeran, and Venus and Serena Williams. In 2025, they’ll celebrate their landmark 25th anniversary with their biggest year yet, anchored by a career-spanning documentary on Amazon Prime Video, worldwide amphitheater and arena tours with Avril Lavigne and The Offspring and their most ambitious headlining trek in 20 years, the Bigger Than You Think! tour.

 
TOUR DATES:
Sat Aug 09 – Seattle, WA – WAMU Theater
Sun Aug 10 – Portland, OR – Theater of the Clouds
Tue Aug 12 – San Francisco, CA – Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
Wed Aug 13 – Inglewood, CA – YouTube Theater
Thu Aug 14 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre
Sat Aug 16 – Sandy, UT – The Plaza at America First Field
Sun Aug 17 – Denver, CO – The JunkYard
Tue Aug 19 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory
Wed Aug 20 – Council Bluffs, IA – Harrah’s Stir Concert Cove
Thu Aug 21 – Milwaukee, WI – BMO Pavilion
Sat Aug 23 – Sterling Heights, MI – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre
Sun Aug 24 – Chicago, IL – Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
Tue Aug 26 – Richmond, VA – Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront
Fri Aug 29 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway
Sun Aug 31 – Virginia Beach, VA – The Dome
Tue Sep 02 – Charlotte, NC – Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre
Wed Sep 03 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy
Fri Sep 05 – Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall
Sat Sep 06 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory

Inaugural Las Vegas Songwriters Festival Set for August 21 – 24, 2025 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas

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Inaugural Las Vegas Songwriters Festival Set for August 21 – 24, 2025 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas

This summer Las Vegas welcomes the largest gathering of hit songwriters in the city’s history as it launches the first Las Vegas Songwriters Festival. Presented by MGM Resorts International and Entersong Entertainment, the groundbreaking event will take place August 21-24, 2025, offering fans an intimate, immersive experience with some of the biggest names in song craft – from country music and beyond.

Hosted at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino by Matt Warren (who has written songs for Darius Rucker, Gary Allan and many more) and founded by Entersong’s Rob Hatch and Mike Every, in collaboration with MGM Resorts, the weekend will feature more than 300 No. 1 hits represented by 100 live performances, as 50 award-winning songwriters perform in various venues throughout the resort.

From perennial chart toppers to multi-Platinum creative trailblazers, featured performers include Bob DiPiero (Reba McEntire, Tim McGraw, Brooks & Dunn), Dean Dillon (George Strait, Kenny Chesney, Chris Stapleton), Liz Rose (Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood) and Victoria Shaw (Garth Brooks, Ricky Martin), among others.

Additional performers include Billy Montana (Garth Brooks), Jesse Lee (Keith Urban), Justin Wilson (Morgan Wallen) and dozens more, inviting fans along on an unforgettable musical journey through “three chords and the truth.”

As the masterminds of the world’s most beloved songs, each writer will mix an entertaining live performance with captivating storytelling, revealing the inspiration behind the work – and even hosting select Q&A sessions.

“For years Mandalay Bay has been one of the leaders in delivering memorable entertainment experiences for its guests and we believe the Las Vegas Songwriters Festival (LVSF) will continue this tradition,” said Paul Davis, Senior Vice President of Booking and Development, MGM Resorts International. “LVSF will provide a platform for songwriters to celebrate their incredible artistry and storytelling that has shaped the industry’s greatest hits and resonate with music fans everywhere.”

Entersong’s Rob Hatch said, “The Las Vegas Songwriters Festival brings together some of the most prolific songwriters of our time – artists whose words and melodies have shaped the soundtrack of our lives. It’s an intimate opportunity to hear the stories behind the songs, straight from the voices that wrote them.”

Fans will have the opportunity to purchase either a General Admission or VIP ticket, along with the ability to purchase a room and ticket package, making the Las Vegas Songwriters Festival’s first year an ideal event and vacation getaway. Artist pre-sales will run Wednesday, Feb. 26 from 10 a.m. PST to Thursday, Feb. 27 at 10 p.m. PST. Members of MGM Rewards will have pre-sale access Thursday, Feb. 27 from 10 a.m. PT to 10 p.m. PT. Tickets for the general public go on sale Friday, Feb. 28 at 10 a.m. PST via LVSF at Mandalay Bay.

For more event information including the full list of performers, please visit the Las Vegas Songwriters Festival website.

Rüfüs Du Sol and Kacey Musgraves to Headline Inaugural Up In The Sky Festival in Aspen

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Rüfüs Du Sol and Kacey Musgraves to Headline Inaugural Up In The Sky Festival in Aspen

Rüfüs Du Sol and Kacey Musgraves will headline the inaugural Up In The Sky Music Festival, taking place August 8 andamp; 9, 2025 at Buttermilk in Aspen, Colorado. The stellar lineup also includes Glass Animals, SG Lewis (Live), Suki Waterhouse, Role Model, Nessa Barrett and more. Produced by Belly Up Aspen in partnership with C3 Presents, Aspen’s new ultimate summer music festival doubles as a breathtaking getaway, with panoramic views from the base of Buttermilk Mountain. Tickets go on sale Thursday, February 27 at 10am MT at www.upintheskyfestival.com.

Mastercard credit cardholders have special access to presale tickets for Up In The Sky. Mastercard Presale starts Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at 9am MT. Check out priceless.com/upinthesky for details.

1-Day GA, 1-Day VIP, 2-Day GA, 2-Day VIP, and Cabin Tickets will go on sale Thursday, February 27 at 10am MT at www.upintheskyfestival.com. Children 8 and under enter for free with a ticketed adult.

VIP Tickets include access to a dedicated VIP entrance lane into the festival, dedicated front-of-stage viewing area, unlimited access to VIP Village and Lounge with shade and seating in an indoor/outdoor environment, dedicated climate-controlled restrooms, dedicated bar with complimentary select beverages as well as additional cocktails, beer, and wine for purchase, complimentary curated food stations served during two windows nightly, plus Buttermilk Mountain Lodge cuisine available for purchase throughout the event, and access to the official UP In The Sky After Party in the VIP Village. Cabins include all the amenities of VIP, plus a private luxury table for 10 guests, elevated views of the stage, and exclusive Nobu signature cuisine. Additionally, building on Wynn Nightlife’s continued brand partnership with Belly Up, Wynn Nightlife’s unprecedented guest service and premium hospitality will be brought to the Cabins. Check out www.upintheskyfestival.com/tickets for more information.

“Aspen is home, and we are honored and humbled to have the opportunity to build something new in such a special place with incredible artists,” said Danny Goldberg, Partner, Belly Up Aspen. “We have spent nearly a decade developing this idea, and our goal is to deliver an unforgettable experience with Up In The Sky.”

Sign up for official Up In The Sky Festival SMS and email lists at www.upintheskyfestival.com to be the first to receive new information and follow along on social media to stay in the loop for all festival announcements and updates.

Lights Announces A(LIVE) AGAIN Tour with KiNG MALA, New Album A6 Drops May 2

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Lights Announces A(LIVE) AGAIN Tour with KiNG MALA, New Album A6 Drops May 2

Electro-pop heavyweight Lights announces her “(A)LIVE AGAIN” TOUR, a North American leg that hits the road this spring. The tour kicks off May 8th in Victoria, BC, before heading across the United States, wrapping up in Toronto on June 7th.

“I’ve spent my last year and a half off the road putting my heart and soul into A6,” says Lights. “Now I’m so ready to bring it to life and hear everyone sing it back to me. There’s nothing like that feeling and this record will be extra special, I can feel it.”

Tickets go on-sale this Friday February 28th at 10 AM, with fan pre-sales starting tomorrow, February 26th at 10 AM. Fan can sign up for pre-sale access via Seated. VIP Meet & Greet packages will be available at each date – more info on how fans can secure their spots, here.

Los Angeles based artist KiNG MALA will support the run. More 2025 live appearances will be announced in the coming weeks.

New single “ALIVE AGAIN” and teaser-track “DAMAGE” are the first releases from Lights’ forthcoming album A6, due May 2. Now available for pre-order, fans can order A6 orange crush coloured vinyl, signed vinyl, and cds, HERE.

LIGHTS (A)LIVE AGAIN TOUR DATES:
May 8 – Victoria, BC – Capital Ballroom
May 9 – Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom
May 10 – Kelowna, BC – Revelry
May 14 – Portland, OR – Wonder Ballroom
May 15 – Seattle, WA – Neumos
May 17 – San Francisco, CA – Bimbo’s 365 Club
May 20 – Los Angeles, CA – Roxy Theatre
May 21 – Phoenix, AZ – Crescent Ballroom
May 23 – Salt Lake City, UT – Soundwell
May 24 – Denver, CO – Meow Wolf
May 27 – Chicago, IL – Outset
May 28 – Nashville, TN – Basement East
May 30 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade – Hell
May 31 – Carrboro, NC – Motorco Music Hall
June 1 – Washington, DC – Atlantis
June 3 – Boston, MA – Brighton Music Hall
June 4 – Philadelphia, PA – World Cafe Live
June 5 – New York, NY – Bowery Ballroom
June 7 – Toronto, ON – History

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