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Bon Jovi’s ‘Slippery When Wet’ Expanded For Deluxe Reissue

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Bon Jovi’s ‘Slippery When Wet’ Expanded For Deluxe Reissue

Bon Jovi will unveil their Diamond-certified best-selling third full-length album, Slippery When Wet, on vinyl and Digital Deluxe on February 28, 2025. The original record will be available in various configurations through the artist store, including an exclusive liquid-filled vinyl disc limited to 1300 copies worldwide, and a picture disc limited to 1500 copies. It also arrives on cassette limited to 500 copies. Additionally Slippery When Wet will be available as a Deluxe Edition with seven bonus tracks, on 2CD and digitally at all streamers.

The Deluxe Edition includes a long sought-after acoustic version of “Wanted Dead Or Alive” as well as four live recordings from the band’s historic 1987 Slippery When Wet Tour, two of which, including an epic “Let It Rock,” have not been heard before. The Deluxe also boasts exciting, previously unreleased mixes of “Livin’ On A Prayer (Thank You Goodnight Remix),” which was heard briefly in the band’s hit documentary series, and “Raise Your Hands (Extended Obie O’Brien Mix).”

Slippery When Wet hit like a tidal wave upon its initial release on August 18, 1986. The record debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 and held the top spot for eight weeks. Not to mention, it emerged as “the top-selling album of 1987,” according to Billboard. It stands out as the band’s highest-selling record, going 12x-platinum. It houses instantly recognizable smashes such as “You Give Love A Bad Name,” “Livin’ On A Prayer,” and “Wanted Dead Or Alive.” Tracks from Slippery When Wet has tallied 9.4 Bilion streams to date. Speaking to the LP’s influence, Guitar World included it among the “Top 20 Hair Metal Albums of the Eighties,” and Rolling Stone named it one of the “50 Greatest Hair Metal Albums of All Time.”

The release of Slippery When Wet kicks off a busy 2025 for BON JOVI. Last year the band released its classic compilation album, Greatest Hits, on 2LP vinyl and achieved a coveted RIAA Diamond for their single “Livin’ on a Prayer,” recognizing sales of 10 Million certified units. This marks the band’s second career milestone following its Diamond status for their Slippery When Wet album. Throughout their illustrious career, BON JOVI has sold over a combined total of 72 Million RIAA certified units to date including the album ‘Crossroads’ (7x Platinum) and the singles “Wanted Dead Or Alive” (6x Platinum), “You Give Love A Bad Name” (5x Platinum) and “It’s My Life” (3x Platinum).

SLIPPERY WHEN WET DIGITAL DELUXE EDITION TRACKLISTING

Original Album (Disc 1)
1. Let It Rock
2. You Give Love A Bad Name
3. Livin’ On A Prayer
4. Social Disease
5. Wanted Dead Or Alive
6. Raise Your Hands
7. Without Love
8. I’d Die For You
9. Never Say Goodbye
10. Wild In The Streets

Bonus Tracks (Disc 2)
Wanted Dead Or Alive (Acoustic Version)
Livin’ On A Prayer (Thank You Goodnight Remix)
Raise Your Hands (Extended Obie O’Brien Mix)
Wild In The Streets (Live at Cincinnati Gardens, March 18, 1987)*
Livin’ On A Prayer (Live at Cobo Arena Detroit, March 11, 1987)
Wanted Dead Or Alive (Live at Cobo Arena Detroit, March 11, 1987)*
Let It Rock (Live at Nassau Coliseum, August 9, 1987)

Disc 2 tracks 2-7 previously unreleased (*previously available with different mixes)

SLIPPERY WHEN WET VINYL TRACKLISTING
Side A
1. Let It Rock
2. You Give Love A Bad Name
3. Livin’ On A Prayer
4. Social Disease
5. Wanted Dead Or Alive

Side B
1. Raise Your Hands
2. Without Love
3. I’d Die For You
4. Never Say Goodbye
5. Wild In The Streets

Jeff ‘Skunk’ Baxter To Host NAMM’s 40th annual TEC Awards

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Jeff ‘Skunk’ Baxter To Host NAMM’s 40th annual TEC Awards

Capping a brilliant and successful 2024, legendary Grammy-winning, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee guitarist Jeff “Skunk” Baxter is kicking off the new year with a full dance card at the 2025 NAMM Show to be held January 21-25 in Anaheim, California.

On Thursday, January 23, Baxter will serve as host for NAMM’s 40th annual TEC Awards. The virtuoso guitarist, a founding member of Steely Dan who later joined the Doobie Brothers, was inducted into the NAMM TEC Awards Hall of Fame in 2016. Says Baxter, “Having been honored by NAMM in the past, it is indeed a special privilege to host this year’s NAMM TEC Awards.”

This year, Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, guitarist, record label founder and one half of the rock duo the White Stripes, Jack White will be honored with the TEC Innovation Award. White personally requested that he receive his award from Baxter. “That was very kind of him, and I appreciate it,” Baxter says. “We’ve never met, but I’m most impressed with Jack. He’s fearless and certainly innovative. I know that he once bought one of my signature Epiphone Firebirds, and I’m looking forward to the opportunity for a good musicians’-style hang with him.”

Before the TEC Awards, Baxter will participate in a special seminar titled Good Vibrations: The Science of Sound and Music for Healing, hosted by sound therapist Cimcie Nichols (daughter of Roger Nichols, Steely Dan’s iconic engineer), to discuss how music affects people physically, mentally and emotionally. “There’s a close connection between the physics of frequency and vibration and their ability to positively affect living things,” Baxter explains. “For instance, I’ve seen interesting research using focused frequencies to destroy cancer cells. Music, frequency and vibration are deeply analogous, and I’m really delighted to see Cimcie carrying on Roger’s work.”

The next day, Friday, January 24, at 5pm, Baxter and his ace band – drummer Mark Damian, bassist Hank Horton and keyboardist Freddie Ravel – will be performing on the Roland stage.

In addition, on Saturday, January 25, Baxter will join musician, songwriter, record producer and advocate for music creators Larry Batiste for the seminar The Art and Business of Songwriting, which is also the title of Batiste’s recent book that guides readers through the ins and outs of song structure and music marketing. “Larry is an extremely talented cat and a good friend,” Baxter says. “Along with everything else he does, he’s been the musical director for the TEC Awards ever since I can remember. I’m very flattered that he would ask me to be part of his seminar, and I’m honored to be so active at NAMM this year. I have a tremendous place in my heart for that organization.”

In recent months, Baxter has been highly visible with appearances on multiple media platforms. His extensive and entertaining interview with the popular YouTube host Rick Beato has racked up close to one million views.

“That interview was very enjoyable and a lot of fun for me,” Baxter notes. “Rick is a skilled musician himself, and he does his homework. Reading the comments online has been most gratifying – people seemed to get a lot out of the conversation.” He laughs. “Some of them say things like, ‘I didn’t know Skunk played that solo,’ or ‘That’s my favorite record – he was on that?’ The reactions to the interview have been most gratifying.”

 

BeachLife Festival Returns To Redondo Beach, CA May 2-4, 2025 with Lenny Kravitz, Sublime, Alanis Morissette & Many More

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BeachLife Festival Returns To Redondo Beach, CA May 2-4, 2025 with Lenny Kravitz, Sublime, Alanis Morissette & Many More

BeachLife Festival, Southern California’s premier live music, art and culinary event, is back again for its sixth year taking over Redondo Beach’s picturesque waterfront May 2-4, 2025. Those that have attended previous years know the festival delivers a high-end experience and memorable performances from an eclectic group of legendary top talent and exciting inspired emerging artists spanning rock, indie, pop, jam, reggae and more. BeachLife 2025 will feature headlining sets from Lenny Kravitz, Sublime, and Alanis Morissette, as well as Train, O.A.R., Pretenders, CAKE, Mt. Joy, Jackson Browne, The Beach Boys and many more (full lineup listed below).

Since launching in 2019, the festival has quickly established a reputation for combining the best of Southern California’s idyllic culture into a one-of-a-kind immersive experience with something for everyone. Beyond the incredible live music, the festival also features wide-ranging food and drink offerings from acclaimed chefs, art installations and onsite activations highlighting various brand-led interactive experiences, fan engagements and philanthropic, sustainable initiatives.

Shares Allen Sanford, BeachLife Founder & Owner, “We are especially excited this year to announce what we believe is a truly unique lineup and experience in music festivals — curated not by genre, but by culture, vibe, and that feeling of enjoying the beachlife with friends. We have something for everyone, from world-recognized superstars to local celebrities, and every artist on this lineup has a reason and a story on how they connected with BeachLife Festival. Driven by our passion to share the BeachLife culture with the world, we hope to see all of you on the water in May for a truly special, unforgettable three days.”

“We build experiences,” shares Sam Meyers, BeachLife Festival Director. “The music makes the most noise, but every fiber of our festival plays a role in maintaining, and building, our fan’s trust.”

The music line-up for Friday, May 2:
Lenny Kravitz
Train
O.A.R.
Aloe Blacc
The Struts
Digable Planets
Shovels & Rope
Milo Aukerman (of Descendents)
Jim Lindberg (of Pennywise)
SULLVN
Mr. Midway
The Rookie5

The music line-up for Saturday, May 3:
Sublime
Pretenders
CAKE
Susanna Hoffs (of The Bangles)
Skip Marley
Sugar Ray
ALO
Long Beach Dub Allstars
Greg Graffin (of Bad Religion)
Tomorrows Bad Seeds
Too Rude
The Calamatix
Kyle Smith
Sitting On Saturn
Jesse James Pariah

The music line-up for Sunday, May 4:
Alanis Morissette
Mt. Joy
Jackson Browne
The Beach Boys
Marcus King
Big Head Todd And the Monsters
Lily Meola
Donavon Frankenreiter
Common Sense
Michael Glabicki (of Rusted Root with Dirk Miller)
Saxon Weiss

The festival will also serve as an introduction to the California Surf Club—a first-of-its-kind fine-dining and full-service membership club located on the festival grounds. Opening this February 2025, the Surf Club will welcome its year-round members and the BeachLife Festival 2025 attendees. California Surf Club guests will enjoy gourmet cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, and personalized service, all within a private, comfortable setting that overlooks a main stage and Redondo Beach’s coast.

A new ticket experience is being offered with Captain’s Plus which will provide exclusive non-member access to a more intimate setting, including an opportunity to dine at the VIP restaurant onsite with an elevated culinary experience by award-winning chefs.

The California Surf Club is a 21,000 square-foot coastal compound located on the Redondo Waterfront, designed and constructed to provide a Home for the community to come as they are and focus on good company, good conversation, good vibes, and good views. The California Surf Club comprises two buildings–one serving as a public-facing restaurant/bar and the other a membership-based club, inclusive to all (day-rates are available)–connected by a beautiful sunset deck and garden. It’s a communal place to meet, network, and connect with likeminded individuals, experience exceptional food and drink, and take part in a social calendar which will be announced soon featuring fitness classes, master class discussions, intimate music listening events and more. For more information, visit www.casurfclub.com.

In addition to the exclusive California Surf Club restaurant dining experience, BeachLife will offer various food and beverage options including multiple bars, lounges, food vendors, and food trucks across the venue with vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options available, accessible to all festival goers.

The festival grounds will also host art installations, onsite activations highlighting various brand-focused fan engagements, giveaways, photo moments, and sustainable initiatives as well as boutique shopping, games and interactive experiences. BeachLife is thrilled to be partnering with such brands including Kona Big Wave, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Jack Daniel’s, Tequila Herradura, DAOU, Ikon Pass and St Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Philanthropy and community are ever important to BeachLife. Throughout the year and leading up to the annual festival event, BeachLife supports many organizations in Southern California’s South Bay community and beyond, specifically as they relate to the preservation of beaches and oceans. With the help of the LA Kings Care Foundation and a number of national and local nonprofit organizations, BeachLife will host a Silent Auction to drive awareness to and help to raise much needed funding for these important causes. Philanthropic partners for 2025 include Heal the Bay, Surfrider Foundation, Redondo Beach Education Fund, Wyland Foundation and Redondo Beach Police Foundation.

3-day and single day General Admission, General Admission Plus, VIP, Captain, Captain Plus and Admiral tickets for the BeachLife Festival are on sale now at www.BeachLifeFestival.com. GA tickets are available now starting at $169 for 1-day and $409 for a 3-day pass. For a little more, General Admission Plus allows unlimited ins and outs. For a truly unique luxury experience, BeachLife offers the all-inclusive premium Captain’s Pass with privileges such as complimentary culinary and beverage offerings, exclusive bungalow lounge, front-row and sidestage platform views of main stage, parking, access to artist meet and greets, and more. The newly offered Captain’s Plus offers all that’s included in a Captain’s pass plus the additional privacy and exclusive access to CA Surf Club, including a brand-new celebrity chef dining experience. Admiral Passes are limited and include 2-4 GA+, VIP or Captain tickets along with a boat mooring for three nights. For detailed descriptions of ticket options, please visit: www.beachlifefestival.com/ticket-types. Ages are welcome and children ages 6 and under are free with ticketed adult.

For added luxury, space and privacy, BeachLife offers a limited number of Private Cabana Suites available for purchase upon acceptance of application. Cabana holders enjoy the festival in a premium location, elevated on the second story of BeachLife’s main decks with unobstructed views of the main and sunset views. Learn about Cabana amenities and how to apply for a Cabana here: https://www.beachlifefestival.com/private-suites.

Terrapin Roadshow Brings Grateful Dead Spirit to Monte Rio, Marin & Tahoe

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Terrapin Roadshow Brings Grateful Dead Spirit to Monte Rio, Marin & Tahoe

Terrapin Crossroads and Paper Moon Presents are thrilled to announce the return of the Terrapin Roadshow, a traveling concert series that brings the spirit, energy, and sense of community from the legendary Terrapin Crossroads to three of the most intimate, magical, and scenic outdoor amphitheaters in Northern California.

Terrapin Roadshow concerts will take place at:

  • Monte Rio Amphitheater, Monte Rio – May 31 and June 1
  • Forest Meadows Amphitheatre, San Rafael – July 18, 19, and 20
  • Truckee Amphitheater, Truckee – August 17

The music at these shows will be rooted in the timeless songbook and style of the Grateful Dead, with plenty of room for exploration and spontaneous jams. Audiences can expect to hear classic tunes spanning from the ’60s to today, performed by world-class musicians in breathtaking venues.

“This series is a beautiful way to honor the incredible community that grew around the music of the Grateful Dead,” said Grahame Lesh, event co-producer and son of Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh. “It’s so special to see the spirit of their music passed down, bringing people together just as Terrapin Crossroads did for so many years. We can’t wait to reconnect with Terrapin Nation next summer.”

Tickets go on sale Tuesday, January 14, at noon, with special early-bird pricing available until January 31 or while supplies last.

The full lineup for all shows will be announced soon. Past performers at the Roadshow have included musical all-stars such as Peter Rowan, Sunshine Garcia Becker, Stu Allen, Dan “Lebo” Leibowitz, Grahame Lesh, Steve Adams, Alex Koford, Jason Crosby, Sam Grisman, and more.

For more information about the event, parking, lineup, and tickets, please visit terrapincrossroads.net.

$5 Tuesday Movie Tickets and $5 Popcorn Are Back At Cineplex

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$5 Tuesday Movie Tickets and $5 Popcorn Are Back At Cineplex

This winter, Cineplex is giving Canadians reasons to come out of the cold and get together for movies, play and delicious food, all worth sharing. There are many ways to save while having fun, so you don’t have to choose just one.

Here’s another reason to get lost in movie magic and cozy up with a bag of popcorn this winter. Every Tuesday from January 14 to February 11, Cineplex will be offering general admission movie tickets and a small bag of popcorn for $5 each, plus tax. Tickets purchased online are up to $6.50 which includes the addition of an online booking fee up to $1.50. The offer can also be applied to premium experiences like UltraAVX, with the payment of an applicable surcharge. Scene+ members will continue to receive an additional 10 per cent off the ticket price for their Tuesday ticket purchase. For more information on $5 Movie and Popcorn Tuesdays, visit cineplex.com/tuesday.

Cineplex’s regular Tuesday pricing continues all year long where guests can see new releases at discounted prices and Scene+ members receive an additional 10 per cent off the ticket price. To learn more, visit cineplex.com/promos/tuesday-pricing.

Get your family members together to watch some of your favourite movies on the big screen for just $3.99 each!  Family Favourites programming is available on select Saturdays at participating locations. For more information, visit cineplex.com/events/family.

Last year, CineClub members saved over $18M on tickets and concessions, munched on over 479M popcorn kernels and watched 692 different movies!

CineClub is the ultimate movie-savings club with exclusive perks.  For only $9.99 a month plus tax, members receive one movie ticket every month to use, upgrade or rollover, plus 20 per cent off their favourite movie snacks and access to additional discounted tickets for friends and family. For more information, visit cineplex.com/cineclub.

If you’re looking to add a little play to your weekday, select locations of The Rec Room across Canada are offering delicious ways to save. Monday serves up $25 All-You-Can-Eat-Wings and includes $10 in gaming credits and Tuesday gives you Half-Off Gameplay on all arcade and recreational games. Get over the mid-week slump with Wednesday’s Half-Off Burgers and Recreational Games, including bowling, axe throwing and archery. Roll into Thursday with BOGO on our Classic Poutine and Friday with $10 off our Cocktail Towers. For more information and to find a participating location near you, visit therecroom.com/deals.

Visit cineplex.com and therecroom.com to learn more or visit cineplex.com/deals.

Steve Hackett Launches Live Recording of ‘Jacuzzi,’ Taken From ‘Live Magic at Trading Boundaries’

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Steve Hackett Launches Live Recording of ‘Jacuzzi,’ Taken From ‘Live Magic at Trading Boundaries’

Steve Hackett’s annual performances at Trading Boundaries, in Sussex, UK have become something of a tradition for the legendary guitarist in recent years. Presenting stripped down material, and showcasing his acclaimed classical compositions, these unique & intimate concerts have become a highlight of the year, beloved of his fans. As Steve explains: “It’s always a joy for me to play at Trading Boundaries, a magical intimate place full of beautiful lights and exotic imagery, illuminating the darkest time of year over Christmas and New Year… It’s the perfect location for my acoustic set.”

‘Live Magic At Trading Boundaries’, set for release on Friday, January 17th, 2025, collects various recordings from these shows from over the years, and also features appearances from regular collaborators including brother John Hackett on flute, Roger King on keys, Rob Townsend on flute & sax, & Amanda Lehmann on guitar & vocals. The release also coincides with Steve’s next two live appearances at the venue, on January 18th &19th, 2025.

Today he is pleased to release a live recording of the track ‘Jacuzzi’, originally featured on his 1980 solo album ‘Defector.’

Steve comments: “I’m thrilled to be releasing such a special album of live virtuoso performances over the years at such a magical venue.”

‘Live Magic At Trading Boundaries’ will be available as a Limited Edition CD Digipak, Gatefold 180g 2LP & Digital Album, mixed by long-time live sound engineer Ben Fenner.

Pre-order now here.

1. Improv 00:01:54
2. Blood on the Rooftops 00:01:15
3. The Barren Land 00:01:34
4. Black Light 00:01:12
5. Horizons 00:01:29
6. Jacuzzi 00:03:20
7. Supper’s Ready (Excerpt) 00:01:40
8. After the Ordeal 00:02:01
9. Hairless Heart 00:05:04
10. Jazz on a Summer’s Night 00:03:48
11. Gnossienne No. 1 00:03:00
12. Walking Away from Rainbows 00:03:28
13. Poulenc Organ Concerto (excerpt) 00:03:45
14. The Red Flower of Tai Chi Blooms Everywhere 00:02:19
15. Hands of the Priestess 00:05:39
16. Memory Lane 00:05:12
17. Only Happy When it Rains 00:04:08
18. Ace of Wands 00:03:37
19. The Journey 00:03:36

Listen to the track ‘Ace Of Wands’ (originally from his debut solo album ‘Voyage Of The Acolyte’) performed live.

Over the course of 19 tracks, Steve explores various facets of his catalogue, including Genesis classics like ‘Blood On The Rooftops’ & ‘Horizons’, stripped down solo material such as ‘Ace Of Wands’ & ‘Hands Of The Priestess’, and magical renditions of his much-acclaimed classical catalogue like ‘Black Light’ & ‘The Journey.’ As a result, this album shows a completely different side to his playing: “Somehow, you can feel the special atmosphere through the sound of the music on this new live album, which is a complete contrast to my live rock shows.”

“I love the delicate dreamlike quality of this show with John and Rob interplaying beautifully on flute and sax, interspersed by surprising moments of power, such as the point when Roger’s keys become the sound of a full blown pipe organ!” The album also features two performances of tracks from Amanda Lehmann’s most recent solo album ‘Innocence and Illusion’, “Amanda’s lovely vocals on her own spellbinding songs also provide a special contrast.”

Steve has recently been reissuing his classical catalogue, and the latest two in the series, ‘Metamorpheus’ & ‘Tribute’ are available now. Both albums have been newly remastered for vinyl, and are available as Gatefold 180g LP’s in both black and limited coloured vinyl editions for the very first time. New digipak CD editions are also available, and they can all be ordered here.

These follow hot on the heels of his critically-acclaimed new studio album ‘The Circus and the Nightwhale’. A rite-of-passage concept album with a young character called Travla at the centre of it, the 13 tracks have an autobiographical angle for the musician who says about his 30th solo release: “I love this album. It says the things I’ve been wanting to say for a very long time.”

Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks Announce 2025 North American Tour

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Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks Announce 2025 North American Tour

Legendary Yes frontman Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks have announced the first leg of their 2025 North American tour. The 18 show tour begins at the Rialto Theater in Tucson Arizona on April 1st and concludes at the Carteret New Jersey Performing Arts Center on May 18th.

The evening will consist of YES epics and classics as well as songs from the band’s debut album TRUE which was released in August 2024 to worldwide critical acclaim.

The tour will be in support of the band’s live CD/DVD. vinyl, and blu-ray Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks Live – Perpetual Change set for release on March 14th.

Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks Tour Dates:
April 1 Tucson AZ -The Rialto Theater
April 3- Anaheim CA-The Grove of Anaheim
April 5-Las Vegas NV-The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
April 8-Oakland CA-Fox Theater
April 11-Sacramento CA- SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center
April 14-Seattle WA- Moore Theater
April 19-Rockford IL-Coronado Pac
April 23-Milwaukee WI-Pabst Theater
April 25-Des Plaines IL-Des Plaines Theater
April 27-St.Charles IL-The Arcada Theater
April 30-North Tonawanda NY-Riviera Theater
May 2-Cleveland OH-The Agora
May 4-Lancaster PA-American Music Theater
May 7-Wilmington DE-The Grand Opera House
May 10-Ridgefield CT -The Ridgefield Playhouse
May 12-Ridgefield CT-The Ridgefield Playhouse
May 16-Westbury NY-Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair
May 18-Carteret NJ- Carteret Performing Arts Center

Mavis Staples and Christone “Kingfish” Ingram to Headline 2025 Austin Blues Festival

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Mavis Staples and Christone “Kingfish” Ingram to Headline 2025 Austin Blues Festival

The highly anticipated lineup for the 2025 edition of Austin Blues Festival has been announced, with headliners Mavis Staples and Christone “Kingfish” Ingram closing out two days of the most renowned names in music on April 26-27, 2025.

Presented by the legendary Antone’s, the festival returns to Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park for two days and features performances from Jackie Venson, Jalen Ngonda, North Mississippi Allstars, Monsieur Perine, Sir Woman, Sue Foley, Keith Frank & The Soileau Zydeco Band, Taj Farrant, Grandmaster, Elizabeth King, and more to be announced, including an Antone’s 50th Anniversary All-Star Jam on both days.

2025 is a milestone year for Antone’s, marking the 50th anniversary of the beloved club founded by Clifford Antone in 1975 and honoring its stronghold as a leader among Austin’s vibrant live music culture and history that has historically extended beyond city limits. To celebrate, Austin Blues Festival will feature a unique Antone’s 50th Anniversary All-Star Jam on each festival day, bringing acclaimed blues artists and friends of Antone’s all together for a performance not to miss! Participating artists to be announced at a later date.

Austin Blues Festival ticket types include 1-Day and 2-Day Upper Lawn, Lower Lawn (includes access to the Upper Lawn), Reserved Seating (includes access to both Lower and Upper Lawn), and VIP, featuring premium Adirondack Seating, access to all GA areas, Lounge access, and free parking.

Doves Release New Song ‘Cold Dreaming’

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Doves Release New Song ‘Cold Dreaming’

Doves head into an optimistic New Year of SOLD-OUT UK Tour dates and the countdown to their expansive, sixth studio album with the release of the dramatic, synth-and-strings, psychedelic soul single, Cold Dreaming. Clearing another misted window for listeners to peer through in anticipation of upcoming long-player, Constellations For The Lonely, the single crashes in on a tall wave of recurrent synth riffs, deep beats and sky-reaching soundtrack orchestration.

Inherently adaptive with a history of near constant challenge and change, Cold Dreaming finds Doves hitting rude form in the midst of a new period of flux, seeing Andy and Jez Williams taking on lead vocal duties in the studio as well as on stage. Carried by the avalanche of goodwill, joy and relief of their fans following the release of Jimi Goodwin-fronted single, Renegade, in November, the response to the band’s 2025 touring plans has been equally rapturous. 12 of 16 dates, including two dates at Manchester’s Aviva Studios SOLD OUT within hours.

While this year’s live dates will go ahead without Goodwin, Constellations For The Lonely found the three-piece together in the studio, circling shared ambitions for a new, classic Doves album. Where Renegade’s sense of rainy dystopia reigned, Cold Dreaming finds the band exploiting their deep love for psych-soul’s fast-burning golden era of the late-60s and early-70’s, quoting visionary producers, Charles Stepney and David Axelrod as creative references.

Considering lyrics riven once more with Doves typical sense of poetic longing, Andy Williams says: “‘Cold Dreaming’ is a song about forgiveness. Trying to forgive and move on. As a minimum, these days, resilience is the thing that you need more than ever, certainly as a musician. Perhaps the lyrics do touch a bit on what we’ve been through.”

Andy, Jez and long-term keyboardist, Martin Rebelski briefly hit the road for winter nights in intimate venues during November, performing Doves’ most recognisable singles, deep cuts and new album tracks for fans lucky enough to get tickets. Bringing the set to venues with an average 300-person capacity, the packed shows were the first live dates the band had played since 2019.

Bob Mould Returns With ‘Here We Go Crazy’ And Announces 2025 Tour

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Bob Mould Returns With ‘Here We Go Crazy’ And Announces 2025 Tour

Bob Mould is celebrating the new year with the announcement of a long-awaited new studio album. Here We Go Crazy arrives via Granary Music/BMG Records on Friday, March 7. Pre-orders are available now for standard vinyl, limited-edition colored vinyl, limited-edition t-shirts, CD, bundles, and more.

Mould’s 15th solo album and first full-length new album in more than four years, Here We Go Crazy – which follows 2020’s critically acclaimed Blue Hearts – is heralded by today’s premiere of the lead single and title track, “Here We Go Crazy,” available everywhere now. An official music video directed by Gus Black is streaming now via YouTube.

“I’ve been spending time in the Southern California desert over the past few years, and the video was shot there. Chilly wilderness atop a mountain, expansive vistas below the hills, distant places to escape life’s routines,” Mould says, “’Going crazy’ can be many different things. The joy of reckless abandon, the uncertainty of the world’s future, the silence of solitude.”

PRE-ORDER HERE WE GO CRAZY

LISTEN TO “HERE WE GO CRAZY”

WATCH “HERE WE GO CRAZY” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

Produced by Mould at Chicago, IL’s famed Electrical Audio in early 2024 and then finished and mixed at Oakland, CA’s Tiny Telephone with longtime engineer Beau Sorenson, Here We Go Crazy once again features backing by the crack rhythm section of drummer Jon Wurster and bassist Jason Narducy, and together the trio bring a bracing attack to eleven new Bob Mould songs.

“On the surface, this is a group of straightforward guitar pop songs. I’m refining my primary sound and style through simplicity, brevity, and clarity, “Mould says, “Under the hood, there’s a number of contrasting themes. Control and chaos, hypervigilance and helplessness, uncertainly and unconditional love.”

Mould and band (drummer Jon Wurster and bassist Jason Narducy) will mark the arrival of Here We Go Crazy with US headline dates getting underway April 1 at San Diego, CA’s Music Box  and then traveling through mid-May. Highlights include stops at venues including Pioneertown, CA’s Pappy & Harriet’s (April 2), San Francisco, CA’s The Fillmore (April 5), Seattle, WA’s Neptune Theatre (April 7), St. Paul, MN’s Palace Theatre (April 19), Chicago, IL’s Metro (April 25-26), Boston, MA Paradise Rock Club (May 2), New York City’s Le Poisson Rouge (May 3), and Washington, DC’s Black Cat (May 7). For complete details and ticket information, please visit https://bobmould.com/tour/.

BOB MOULD BAND: HERE WE GO CRAZY TOUR 2025
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1 – San Diego, CA – Music Box*
2 – Pioneertown, CA – Pappy & Harriet’s*
4 – Los Angeles, CA – Teragram Ballroom*
5 – San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore*
7 – Seattle, WA – Neptune Theatre*
8 – Portland, OR – Wonder Ballroom*
9 – Boise, ID – Knitting Factory*
11 – Denver, CO – Marquis Theater*
12 – Fort Collins, CO – Washington’s*
14 – Omaha, NE – The Waiting Room*
15 – Maquoketa, IA – Codfish Hollow Barn*
16 – Madison WI – Majestic Theatre*
18 – Milwaukee, WI – Turner Hall*
19 – St. Paul, MN – Palace Theatre+
25 – Chicago, IL – Metro%
26 – Chicago, IL – Metro%
27 – Detroit, MI – El Club%
29 – Cleveland, OH – Grog Shop%
30 – Pittsburgh, PA – Mr. Smalls Theatre%
MAY
2 – Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club%
3 – New York, NY – Le Poisson Rouge%
4 – Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer%
7 – Washington DC – Black Cat%
9 – Louisville, KY – Headliners Music Hall%
10 – Indianapolis, IN – HI–FI Indy%
11 Kalamazoo, MI – Bell’s Beer Garden#
* = support from Craig Finn
+= support from Poster Children
%= support from J. Robbins
#= support from Winged Wheel

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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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