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5 Independent L.A. Concert Venues We Like To Get High At
L.A. TACO - California
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August 1, 2025
Cannabis and live music go together like tender carne asada, smoky coals of mesquite, and an icy brew. But despite the long-established relationship between herb and tunes, there remain plenty of corporate-owned or managed concert venues where...
James Barker Band returning to the Sault this fall
SooToday
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Music lovers, listen up. James Barker Band is stopping in the Sault on Nov. 11 as part of their Canadian tour, the Bud Light Buckle Up Tour. Event details: James Barker Band Featuring Special Guest Zach McPhee Date: Nov 11, 2025 Location: Machine...
Negros-born artist sells work for charity, teach art back home
Rappler
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August 2, 2025
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines – For most of his adult life, Hill Benitez painted his way across continents. His canvases were sold in Dubai, exhibited in Morocco, admired in Belgium and Amsterdam. His art, saturated with emotion and technique,...
Meet the Southampton Afrobeats artist who went from engineering to music
Southern Daily Echo
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Henry Chukwugozie Ngoka, known by his stage name Mr Buoyant, blends his technical knowledge with creativity to produce his hit singles. He says his background in engineering and digital marketing gives him a unique understanding of the production...
'This shouldn't have happened': Bishop who interrupted church choir in dressing gown apologises
Sky News
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August 2, 2025
A bishop who interrupted a church concert in his dressing gown - and told singers to "leave his house" - has formally apologised to the choir. Jonathan Baker was filmed standing barefoot at a microphone as he criticised performers for making a...
Wizard Chans’ ‘Healers Chapel’ set for September 2025 release
The Sun Nigeria
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August 2, 2025
By Rita Okoye Award-winning Nigerian singer and songwriter, Wizard Chan, has officially announced the release date of his debut album titled Healers Chapel, slated to drop on September 3, 2025. The highly anticipated project is expected to be his...
BTS's Jin completes U.S. solo tour
Korea JoungAng Daily
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August 2, 2025
Published: 02 Aug. 2025, 11:30 BTS member Jin performs during his U.S. fan concert solo tour in an undated photo provided by his agency BigHit Music. [BIGHIT MUSIC] BTS member Jin has completed his solo U.S. fan concert tour, drawing more than...
UFC Data Glitch Causes Panic Over Fans’ Most Favorite Fighter’s Release
Essentially Sports
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August 2, 2025
For one terrifying moment, it seemed like the UFC had cut ties with one of its most beloved rising stars. Fans were left shocked and confused when an image began making the rounds online, an official-looking graphic showing that Shi Ming had been...
When Elton John came to Broadlands for a truly unforgettable concert
Southern Daily Echo
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On a mild summer's evening, the historic grounds, more accustomed to stately gatherings, were transformed into an arena as thousands flocked to witness the Rocket Man himself deliver a performance that remains in the memories of many Elton John, a...
Leonard Cohen’s haunting rendition of Irish rebel song, "Kevin Barry"
IrishCentral
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August 1, 2025
Iconic Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen gave a haunting rendition of the Irish rebel classic "Kevin Barry" during a concert in 1972. Cohen introduced the song by speaking of the horrors of war and how it claimed the lives of men under the...
'I was glad to offer a role model': Cristian Măcelaru on inspiring Lang Lang concert
Interlochen Public Radio - Michigan
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Cristian Măcelaru, Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of the World Youth Symphony Orchestra (WYSO), joined Classical IPR for a special pre-concert interview. He returns to Interlochen this weekend to lead the World Youth Symphony Orchestra...
Tim McGraw to take stage at Speedway Classic for pregame concert
MLB
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McGraw’s unparalleled career includes sales of over 103 million records worldwide, 47 No. 1 radio singles, 19 No. 1 albums, and countless industry awards and accolades. He holds the record for second-most No. 1 country albums in the U.S., just...
Stevie Nicks Postpones Tour Dates Following Shoulder Fracture
The Wrap
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August 1, 2025
Stevie Nicks was forced to reschedule upcoming tour dates after fracturing her shoulder. The singer announced Friday on Instagram that a recent injury led to a fractured shoulder. She shared that in order to give her time to recover, August and...
East Coast Car Rentals launches national music platform for emerging artists
Mediaweek
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August 1, 2025
Share Tweet Share Email East Coast Car Rentals (ECCR), in partnership with Seven Communications, has launched I’m With the Band, a national campaign turning its fleet into a platform for emerging Australian musicians. Based on the idea that...
Over 1,200 fans attended Changi Airport’s SG60 Homecoming Concert which had Stefanie Sun, Kit Chan and more
Channel News Asia
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August 2, 2025
Music fans in Singapore turned up to Jewel Changi Airport in droves on Friday (Aug 1) for the SG60 Homecoming Concert organised by Changi Airport. The free event was headlined by Singapore music icons Stefanie Sun and Kit Chan and saw performances...
The Heart of Town All-Star Concert Series with Grahame Lesh & Friends Commences with Odes to 60 Years of Grateful Dead History at Pier 48 in San Francisco (A Recap + Gallery)
Relix Media
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August 1, 2025
Photo: Jay Blakesberg Hours before Golden Gate Park’s Polo Field opened its gates to welcome thousands of eager Deadheads in celebration of 60 years of Grateful Dead music, Grahame Lesh—son of founding bassist Phil Lesh—was gathering a devoted...
PAPA ROACH Releases Music Video For New Single 'Braindead' Featuring TOBY MORSE Of H2O
Blabbermouth - California
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August 1, 2025
California rockers PAPA ROACH have released the official music video for their blistering new single "Braindead", featuring Toby Morse, frontman of H2O. Directed by Jesse Davey and Ed Shiers and produced by Joanna DeLane of Proper Pictures, the...
Outdoor concert series returns to Coldstream's Mackie Lake House this month (Vernon)
Castanet Kamloops
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August 2, 2025
Photo: Contributed Kailee McGuire performs during the 2021 Music at Mackie Summer Concert Series. Live music is returning to Mackie Lake House – with a new reduced ticket price. Music at Mackie is back on Thursday evenings from Aug. 21 until Sept....
LIVE! A Music Calendar: Batterton & Edwards, Jimmy Stengel, The Procrastinators and R.D. Olson Blues Band play to win Ozark Blues Society’s Blues Challenge
Free Weekly - Arkansas
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August 1, 2025
MONICA HOOPER mhooper@nwaonline.com Batterton and Edwards, Jimmy Stengel, the Procrastinators and the R.D. Olson Blues Band compete Aug. 3 in the annual Ozark Blues Society’s Blues Challenge. The winners of the competition will go on to compete in...
Current, former Blue Rodeo musicians teaming up for Stratford concert
Beacon Herald
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August 1, 2025
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Two musicians who have made their mark in one of Canada’s most iconic rock bands, albeit at different times, are getting set to join together for a show at the Stratford Perth Museum later this month. Bob...