Ain't nothing like the sizzling sound of rockabilly, and BRIAN SETZER always amps it up with his rockin' style and guitar assault to leave audiences smiling.

Beginning June 1 in Santa Ynez, CA, the iconic guitarist, songwriter, vocalist and three-time Grammy Award-winner will kick off his 2018 "ROCKABILLY RIOT!" Summer Tour. The U.S. dates will hit Sacramento, Napa, Austin, Tulsa, Atlanta, Charleston and Atlantic City, among other markets, before wrapping June 24 in the Boston area at the Lowell Summer Music Series Outdoors (see the full itinerary below). Tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, February 16 at 10:00am, local time. View the tour trailer here.

Pre-sale schedule as follows: 

Fan Club Presale: Tuesday, February 13 at 10:00am local time through Friday, February 16 at 10:00am local time. Be the first to get tickets by signing up for Brian's fan club here.

Local Presale: Thursday, February 15th at 10am local through 10pm local

Throughout the tour, expect a killer set list with Stray Cats gems like "Rock This Town,'" "Rumble In Brighton" and "Stray Cat Strut" plus other electrifying songs like "Let's Shake" from his latest solo studio album Rockabilly Riot!: All Original. Opening up most evenings will be Miss Mary Ann and the Ragtime Wranglers, from the Netherlands, who recently toured with the Rockabilly Riot last year in Europe.

SETZER's red hot compadres for the "ROCKABILLY RIOT!" Summer Tour are Noah Levy on drums, Kevin McKendree on piano/guitar and Mark Winchester on bass.

"When you look up rockabilly in the dictionary there is a picture of Mark Winchester," notes SETZER. "He grew up slapping the bass and is in a class of his own.  The relationship with the drummer and the bass player in rockabilly is very unique. The slap bass is a rhythmic sounding instrument, so the drummer has to be very in time with him in order not to sound sloppy.  Noah Levy is a very on-the-beat solid drummer, whereas me, as a guitar player, I push everything while they hold it all in place.  And when you're talking about the great rockabilly piano players, it's a very short list, and Kevin McKendree is on it. And he also plays guitar incredibly well. We all just complement each other."

Asked what he'd like to overhear fans saying after a gig, SETZER says: "I would love to hear, 'You know, that Rockabilly Riot squad has all the energy and great things I like about the original rockabilly sound, yet they're a modern band making this music sound new."

In late 2016, SETZER released his live Blu-Ray/CD package, BRIAN SETZER'S ROCKABILLY RIOT: OSAKA ROCKA! - LIVE IN JAPAN, a sizzling rockabilly album from start to finish that highlights the same band. More information on the Blu-Ray/CD can be found here.

U.S. DATES FOR THE "ROCKABILLY RIOT!" 2018 SUMMER TOUR:

More dates to be announced soon!

Following a year-long successful solo tour, iconic vocalist ANN WILSON of HEART is spending the early part of 2018 recording her new solo release and debut album for BMG.  Due out this summer (exact release date TBA) and with a working title of SONGS FOR THE LIVING: VOL. 1, ANN has teamed with original Heart producer Mike Flicker (Dreamboat Annie, Magazine, Little Queen, Dog and Butterfly and Bebe Le Strange, among others) for an album that will pay homage to musicians lost in the past few years.

"It's a project very dear to me--a collection of songs by artists who have departed in the last several years including Leonard Cohen, David Bowie, Tom Petty, Chris Cornell and Amy Winehouse to name a few," ANN explains. "I feel these souls have made a real, lasting contribution to the art of the popular song and to honor them is my deepest pleasure."

The album will feature some of the singer's favorite musicians, with the full track list to be announced in the coming weeks.  With the recording still in progress in Los Angeles, the first three songs confirmed are Lesley Gore's "You Don't Own Me," Amy Winehouse's "Back to Black," and The Eagles' "Life in the Fast Lane" in honor of Glenn Frey.

"Once again I am pushing my limits as a singer and it is thrilling work," ANN says.  "It's my way of showing gratitude for these amazing expressions in words and music. This record was made in the old school way...on an actual tape recorder, so the sound is vibrant, present and powerful. This sound will not just massage the listener's ego, it will stoke their heart and soul."

Following a handful of solo headlining tour dates this spring, WILSON will join Jeff Beck and Paul Rodgers for the "Stars Align Tour," as the album is released. Kicking off July 18 in West Valley City, Utah, the tour stops in 19 cities across the U.S. and Canada including Dallas, St. Louis, Chicago, Toronto and Nashville, before wrapping August 26 in Tampa.  At these upcoming shows, ANN's fans can expect to hear an assortment of Heart hits, along with tracks from her solo career.

"I am thrilled to have been asked to perform on the 'Stars Align Tour' with Jeff Beck and Paul Rodgers," shares ANN. "They are both long time favorites of mine! They are masters at their craft and it is an honor to share the stage this summer."

ANN WILSON of HEART's 2018 tour dates are listed below.  Meanwhile, on March 15, ANN will be among the artists performing at the LOVE ROCKS NYC! benefit concert--presented by iconic fashion designer John Varvatos and NYC real estate broker Greg Williamson--for God's Love We Deliver, at the historic Beacon Theatre in NYC.

The year 2018 marks half a century since the formation of the legendary group YES, one of the biggest bands in prog rock history and true pioneers of the genre. To celebrate the milestone, YES--Steve Howe (guitar since 1970), Alan White (drums since 1972), Geoff Downes (keyboards; first joined in 1980), Jon Davison (vocals since 2011) and Billy Sherwood (guitar/keyboards in the 1990s and the late Chris Squire's choice to take over bass/vocals in 2015)--will embark on a 50th Anniversary North American summer tour, on the heels of a European outing which kicks off tonight (March 13) in the UK.

Beginning June 2018, the cross-country trek will bring the 2017 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees to such markets as Philadelphia, New York and Seattle, among many others. Look for the official details and dates to be revealed next week.

In other news, on March 25, YES will release Fly From Here - Return Trip, a new version of their album, Fly From Here, featuring the Drama lineup and new lead vocals by Trevor Horn. The original 2011 release of the album featured the late Chris Squire, Howe, White and Downes, with Benoit David on lead vocals and Horn as producer. In addition to featuring Horn on lead vocals and remixed parts, Fly From Here - Return Trip--a labor of love for all involved, recorded over the last two years following Horn's guest appearance with YES at London's Royal Albert Hall in 2016--also contains a previously unreleased song, "Don't Take No For an Answer," recorded in 2011 featuring Howe on lead vocals, and the full-length version of "Hour of Need," previously only available as a Japanese bonus track. Fly From Here - Return Trip is a long-awaited treat for all YES fans and, following Squire's passing in 2015, represents the last chance for fans to hear a follow-up to the classic YES release Drama. The album is available to pre-order now exclusively via PledgeMusic here: https://yesthedramalineup.pmstores.co

THE SHEEPDOGS--the Canadian-based five-piece guitar-driven rock band--have released a humorous dive bar performance-themed video (think Patrick Swayze’s Road House) for the song “Nobody,” off their new album CHANGING COLOURS. Click here to watch the video that premiered yesterday with Team Rock (in the UK) and Exclaim (in Canada) and dynamically climaxes to a bar room brawl which was shot in a country roadhouse.

“Coming up as a band, we booked a lot of shows that were us playing at the wrong bar,” says the band’s bassist Ryan Gullen. “Playing these shows, everyone in the band wants to kill each other. Now we finally got our chance and I got to make it a reality. We shot the video at a bar called the Commercial Tavern in Maryhill, ON, one of the oldest still active country roadhouses in Canada.”'

THE SHEEPDOGS’ vocalist/guitarist Ewan Currie adds: “It’s my favorite song on the record and just all around represents what rock ‘n roll is all about. It's been a longtime dream of mine to make a video where we just beat the tar out of each other for a music video. Ryan was able to make it a reality.”

CHANGING COLOURS--released digitally February 2 via Dine Alone Records (in the U.S.) and Warner Music (in Canada)--marks the sixth full-length album release for the four-time JUNO Award-winning group who graced the cover of Rolling Stone in 2011 when they made history as the first unsigned band to appear on the cover of the famed magazine by beating out 15 other artists in the Choose the Cover contest (Issue 1137). For CHANGING COLOURS, the band expanded their sound, encompassing more styles and hues to enhance their trademark beef-and-boogie twin-axe riffs, hooks, shuffles and long-haired aesthetic. Look for the physical album to be released on May 11.

THE SHEEPDOGS--Currie (vocals, guitars), Gullen (bass, backing vocals), Sam Corbett (drums, backing vocals), Shamus Currie (keyboards, trombone) and Jimmy Bowskill (guitars)--deliver passionate music born out of spontaneity on CHANGING COLOURS, their follow-up to 2015’s Future Nostalgia. Opening up the 17-song album is the euphoric “Nobody” alongside the electrifying “Saturday Night” and the driving “I’ve Got A Hole Where My Heart Should Be,” the record’s infectious first single. Watch the official music video for “I’ve Got A Hole Where My Heart Should Be” here.

THE SHEEPDOGS haven’t only stretched their sonic palate on their new album, they’ve also expanded stylistically, tastefully embracing other genres as well. There’s the country-lite feel of “Let It Roll,” the Stax-soul aura of the mid-tempo anthem “I Ain’t Cool” that features trombone, and the resplendent Latin-rock vibe that fuels “The Big Nowhere.” The CHANGING COLOURS sessions also marked the recording debut of the newest Sheepdog: guitar wiz Jimmy Bowskill, who parachuted into the lineup as a live, last-minute replacement. The band honors Bowskill’s addition with an instrumental tribute to his Bailieboro, Ontario hometown in the folk-flavored “The Bailieboro Turnaround,” part of a six-song medley that begins with “Born A Restless Man” and concludes with “Run Baby Run.” Medleys, in general, have become something of a SHEEPDOGS signature.

In support of the album’s release, THE SHEEPDOGS—who’ve toured with Kings of Leon and John Fogerty, performed at Bonnaroo, South By Southwest (SXSW) and Canada’s Bluesfest and appeared on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon—are spending the first half of March on the road touring throughout Canada before heading to Europe in April. THE SHEEPDOGS will return to the U.S. this summer, with dates to be announced soon.

SLASH FT. MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS will return this fall with their as-yet-untitled third studio album. The group-SLASH (Guitar), MYLES KENNEDY (Vocals), BRENT FITZ (Drums), TODD KERNS (Bass & Vocals) and FRANK SIDORIS (Guitar & Vocals)--has entered the studio with producer Michael “Elvis” Baskette (Alter Bridge, Iggy Pop, Incubus). Expect the group to announce a full North American tour for the fall.

This same team worked on the group’s last album World On Fire, tagged by Guitar World as “another bold and unapologetically riffy statement” and “a varied, immersive and incredibly hard rocking effort” (December 2014). Rolling Stone described Apocalyptic Love--the band’s debut album and SLASH’s second solo release overall--as “filled with head bangers and plenty of fancy fretwork” and Revolver declared it “a collection of lean, high-octane rock-and-roll tunes built to be blasted out of open-top sports cars, or more suitably, open-air stadiums” (May 2012).

“I'm excited about the new stuff we put together for this next record; it's got some cool songs and it's got a great live feel.” explains SLASH. "I've been working with Myles, Brent and Todd for about 8 years now. It's been an amazing ride so far; as a band we continue to get better which is great. With the addition of Frank since the ‘World On Fire’ tour, I feel we have hit a great, creative stride which I definitely think shows on this next record.” SLASH adds, “Guns N’ Roses will be headlining European festivals this summer, it’s going to be a 110% performance and a huge blast. I love doing European fests and this is the first time we’ve done any proper festivals over there on the ‘Not In This Lifetime Tour’. It’s indescribable to explain these shows. I’m looking over and seeing Axl, Duff and Dizzy whom I’ve known forever, but it also feels like an entirely new experience with Richard, Frank and Melissa. It’s like being in a new band, except there’s a chemistry that is established from days of old, so it’s a natural thing that’s always been there.”

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YES, one of the biggest bands in prog rock history and true pioneers of the genre, today (March 26) revealed the dates and details for this summer's 50th Anniversary North American tour titled #YES50: Celebrating 50 Years of YES. Tickets for the 30-plus date outing, which kicks off June 5 and 6 with a two-night engagement at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, IL, will go on sale to the public beginning this Friday, March 30 or Saturday, March 31, with select shows going on sale in early April. A handful of additional dates will be announced soon.

"Much has changed since I joined Yes in 1970, but the core elements of the band have remained consistent," shares guitarist Steve Howe. "We want to mark this anniversary with a tour that encompasses some of our best-loved work and revisit a few classic pieces that have been lost for a while. We look forward to sharing the 50th anniversary with the fanbase, playing classic songs that celebrate the broad musical style of Yes."

"I have been blessed to be a member of this amazing band's rhythm section for the past 46 years, mostly in the company of my great friend Chris Squire, and latterly alongside Chris' chosen successor, Billy Sherwood, who is receiving recognition for stepping into Chris' pre-eminent bass and vocals," says drummer Alan White. "Each night we are pausing to reflect on Chris' importance to Yes, his desire that we should continue to share Yes music on stages worldwide, and the specific dedication of 'Onward' to his huge memory. I'm so grateful to continue to be performing on stages for our dedicated fans and look forward to celebrating our 50th Anniversary in America.  It has been a great ride!"

"Being a member of the band during its 50th anniversary is a privilege and honor," adds Geoff Downes (keys). "It is awe-inspiring to reflect on the caliber and invention of the musicians who have forged the legacy of Yes since 1968, always pushing the boundaries. Playing on stage with founder member Tony Kaye to launch the 50th anniversary [on this year's Cruise to the Edge] was a wonderful experience for the band and our fans, to whom we dedicate this special tour."

During this summer's "Evening with YES" shows, YES--Steve Howe (guitar since 1970), Alan White (drums since 1972), Geoff Downes (keyboards; first joined in 1980), Jon Davison (vocals since 2011) and Billy Sherwood (guitar/keyboards in the 1990s and the late Chris Squire's choice to take over bass/vocals in 2015)--will perform a special classic hits concert to commemorate the landmark occasion.

The cross-country trek will take the 2017 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees to Kansas City, Denver, Los Angeles (June 19 at the Ford Theater), San Jose, Detroit, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Boston, Staten Island, Philadelphia, Washington, DC and Orlando, among many other cities, before wrapping July 28 in Atlanta. See below for full list of tour dates and go to www.yesworld.com for ticketing information.

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Details for the sixth annual CRUISE TO THE EDGE excursion -- prog-rock's premier festival at sea hosted by classic rock icons, YES -- have been announced.

The 2019 CRUISE TO THE EDGE, Proggers of the Caribbean, progressive rock's preeminent fan/artist experience, kicks off its public on sale beginning today (3/28). Cabins are available at CruiseToTheEdge.com, with prices beginning at $1,299 per person, double occupancy. Government fees, taxes, and gratuities are additional and mandatory for all passengers, regardless of age.

Anchored by prog rock icons, YES, the event features some of the world's greatest prog-rock musical artists. This magical 5-night cruise sails from Tampa, Florida next February 4-9th aboard Royal Caribbean's award-winning Brilliance Of The Seas, visiting two ports of call: Key West, Florida and Cozumel, Mexico.

Joining YES will be Steve Hackett, Mike Portnoy and newcomer Riverside, making their long-awaited debut aboard Cruise to the Edge in 2019. Finally, FISH, the respected former lead vocalist of the band Marillion, will be making a rare North American appearance and first on the cruise, performing selections from his old band along with solo material from his illustrious career.

The 2019 lineup will also feature several other iconic newcomers, including: Jordan Rudess from Dream Theater, Pendragon, Gazpacho, Brand X, Marbin, UniKuE, Magic Pie and Alan Hewitt's One Nation.Other esteemed CTTE alumni confirmed to return include: PFM, Frost, Soft Machine, Spock's Beard, Enchant, Airbag, Baraka, Electric Asturias, IO Earth, Dave Kerzner's In Continuum, District 97,and the David Cross Band.Also, special guest and new Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, John Lodge of The Moody Blues will be making his encore appearance with his 10,000 Light Years Band, playing solo material and Moody Blues favorites.Finally, UK journalist and YES historian, Jon Kirkman, will emcee and moderate the cruise.

Beyond the sun, fun and exquisite dining, there will be Artist/Cruiser Photo Experiences, Q&A Sessions, Special Theme Nights and other events designed to optimize the Artist/Fan Experience. This year will once again feature the unparalleled CTTE Late Night Live, where fans can sign up to showcase their own musical talents in four different performance scenarios: Late Night Live Pro Jam (guests are invited to play with a headline act), Artist's Choice (featuring fans and Prog legends performing together), The Main Event (where guests can shine with fellow Late Night Live musicians), and Overtime Jam (where guests can choose a song to be featured in a late-night jam). For more info on the CTTE Late Night Live, please visit: ctte-grid.com.

Royal Caribbean's Brilliance Of The Seas, combines acres of glass enclosing a nine-story central atrium, elevators facing the sea, and floor-to-ceiling windows throughout. Passengers can enjoy the tranquil Solarium pool, recharge at VitalitySM Spa, or reach new heights climbing Royal Caribbean's signature rock-climbing wall. When the sun goes down, the night heats up with epic Prog Performances on stages throughout the vessel. Combined with some of the best food and service afloat, Cruise to the Edge is truly the greatest Prog Rock Show on Earth and is a can't-miss event for Prog enthusiasts throughout the world. For more info, visit CruiseToTheEdge.com and follow @cruisetotheedge on Facebook and Twitter.

After more than two decades and 20 million albums sold globally, Counting Crows will celebrate 25 years of making music by hitting the road for a worldwide "25 YEARS AND COUNTING" tour, starting with a 40+ city trek across North America this summer. Presented by Live Nation, the tour will begin June 27 in Boise, ID and travel across cities such as San Diego, Las Vegas, Denver, Atlanta, Tampa, New York, Boston, Toronto and Chicago before concluding September 22 in Nashville, TN. Joining the tour is multi-platinum band +LIVE+.

Tickets for the tour will go on sale to the general public in select cities starting Friday, April 6 at 10am local time. Counting Crows and +LIVE+ fan presales will begin tomorrow, April 3 at 10am local time. Please see below for full tour itinerary and visit www.livenation.com for full details.

"The nice thing about having 25 years of music to celebrate and seven studio albums we absolutely love to choose from is that we can play a different show every night," said Crows vocalist Adam Duritz. "The nice thing about touring with +LIVE+ is that we get to spend yet another summer with old friends who play great music. We can't wait!"

+LIVE+ vocalist & guitarist Ed Kowalczyk echoed those sentiments: "+LIVE+ is beyond excited to get out on the road this summer and play for our fans. We are freshly reunited and performing with a confidence and ferocity that we can't wait for people to experience. The fact that we will be sharing the stage once again with the incomparable Counting Crows is icing on the cake!"

In addition to celebrating 25 years of music in 2018, Duritz has also launched a new podcast, Underwater Sunshine! - a series of conversations between noted non-journalist Duritz and his pal, author and music journalist James Campion, about life, music, and whatever comes into their large and incredibly handsome brains. The weekly podcast, published every Monday, currently holds a five-star rating. View it on iTunes HERE.

Counting Crows - Adam Duritz (vocals), Jim Bogios (drums), David Bryson (guitar), Charlie Gillingham (keyboards), David Immergluck (guitar), Millard Powers (bass) and Dan Vickrey (guitar) - have sold more than 20 million albums worldwide after exploding onto the music scene with their multiplatinum breakout album August and Everything After in 1993. Known for creating unique and innovative concert experiences year after year, Counting Crows is recognized as one of the world's most pre-eminent touring live rock bands. The band released their seventh studio album Somewhere Under Wonderland in September 2014, which earned critical acclaim as one of the "band's best," scored a top 10 debut and was recognized as one of the group's "stronger works (USA Today)," claiming a spot on Rolling Stone's Top 50 Songs of the 2014 list with the track "Dislocation". For more information on Counting Crows visit www.countingcrows.com

+LIVE+, the multi-platinum band from Pennsylvania--Ed Kowalczyk (vocals, guitar), Chad Taylor (guitar, backing vocals), Patrick Dahlheimer (bass) and Chad Gracey (drums, percussion)--have sold over 22 million albums worldwide and earned two number one albums (Throwing Copper, Secret Samadhi). Their catalog is filled with such gems as "Lightning Crashes," "I Alone," "All Over You," and "Lakini's Juice," which live on today as classics at rock radio. Throwing Copper produced the band's biggest single, "Lightning Crashes," which was #1 at Modern Rock radio for 10 consecutive weeks. Throwing Copper reached #1 on the Billboard Top 200 and eventually surpassed sales of 10 million albums sold with Rolling Stone honoring the album with placement on their "1994: The 40 Best Records From Mainstream Alternative's Greatest Year." Secret Samadhi (1997) immediately shot to #1 on the Billboard Top 200 and eventually went double platinum. The release of the platinum-selling The Distance to Here (1999) turned +LIVE+ into an international powerhouse and moved the band from arenas into stadiums. +LIVE+ has been and remains today a global concert juggernaut. For more information on +LIVE+ visit: http://freaks4live.com

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Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom--original founding members of the acclaimed American rock and roll trio, the STRAY CATS--reunited for their first North American performance in 10 years this past Saturday, April 21 in Las Vegas at The Orleans when they headlined the 15,000 capacity "Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend." The iconic group, known for their high-energy performances with hits such as "Stray Cat Strut," "(She's) Sexy + 17," and "Rock This Town," played before a sold-out and wildly enthusiastic audience who gave them a true hero's welcome. Look for the band to perform July 4 at Ribfest in Naperville, IL and August 17 at the Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa, CA.

CHRISTIE LENÉE--singer, songwriter and 2017 international fingerstyle guitar champion--has released "Castle On The Hill," herinnovative renditionof the Ed Sheeran hit song. Released on April 25, LENÉE's arrangement bridges the gap between virtuosic tapping style guitar and contemporary singer/songwriter."Castle on The Hill" is available now via iTunes here and on Spotify here. "My intention with this project is to artistically weave the tapestries of modern fingerstyle guitar with contemporary folk-pop," says LENÉE. "I'm doing my best to bridge the gap so it's not 'instrumental' or 'vocal,' and so that every song has a little bit of both. Even when it means light vocalizations on an instrumental piece, or a lyrical song with orchestral segments, I am enjoying combining the two."

LENÉEis featured in the May print issue of Guitar Player magazine (on stands now) which dives deep into the musician's fingerstyle guitar technique. AXS.com's Jim Wood noted "through the use of harmonics and tapping, Lenée's infectious style utilizes all parts of the guitar and combines elements of folk, rock and pop into one tasty and eclectic musical stew." (April 14, 2018) She recently told Digital Journal that "years ago, I set my intention to be an inspirational songwriter, though over time I've come to realize that inspiration comes in many forms. Talking about the dark and the light, the beauty and moments of pain are all forms of inspiration." (April 19, 2018)

After wrapping up a performance earlier this week in New York City at Rockwood Music Hall, LENÉE is continuing on her national 29-date tour which will make additional stops in Richmond, VA, Mobile, AL, Palo Alto, CA, Los Angeles, CA, Nashville, TN and Ashville, NC, among many others, before wrapping in Tampa, FL at Straz Center for the Performing Arts on November 18. More information on tour dates can be found here.

During off time while touring, LENÉE has been spending countless hours in the studio recording songs for an upcoming full-length album. Three new singles are next on deck for digital release (details TBA).

"For new fans who discover my music, I hope they feel a little closer to the heart," says LENÉE. "Many have expressed at live shows that when they see a performance, it's as if I'm entering another dimension. This is true in the fact that music is an infinite universe, and with that, I'm beyond grateful to contribute to it and invite others in."

Watch a performance video of LENÉE's rendition of "Castle On The Hill" here and performance video of her original, "Song for Michael Pukac,"here.

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OHANA FESTIVAL will once again return to beautiful Doheny State Beach in Dana Point, CA for a third year this September with performances from Eric Church, Eddie Vedder, Mumford & Sons, Beck, Norah Jones, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Amos Lee, Liz Phair and many others (full line-up below). The acclaimed three-day festival--set for Friday, September 28, Saturday, September 29 and Sunday, September 30--celebrates some of the top singers, songwriters and musicians, taking place just steps away from the sands of one of Southern California's most iconic beaches.

After a successful launch in 2016 OHANA returned in 2017 as an expanded three-day event with more than 35,000 attendees. In the "Ohana" tradition of family, the grassy festival site is dotted with blankets and fans enjoying a weekend of music, food and activities.

The initial 2018 OHANA line-up is as follows: Eric Church, Eddie Vedder, Mumford & Sons, Norah Jones, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Amos Lee, Liz Phair, Young the Giant, Nikki Lane, Bahamas, Switchfoot w/ Rob Machado, John Doe Folk Trio, Plague Vendor, Andrew Macmahon & The Wilderness, Hiss Golden Messenger, The White Buffalo, NoMBe, Fantastic Negrito, The War + Treaty, Lauren Ruth Ward, Allan Rayman, Dave Hause, Nick Hakim, Kevin Devine, Billy Raffoul, Timmy Curran, Lilly Hiatt, The Palms, Desure, The Alive.

Tickets for OHANA go on sale Friday, May 4 at 10:00 AM (PT) at www.ohanafest.com. Single day GA passes start at $99.75, weekend GA passes are $275, single day VIP passes are $499.00, and VIP weekend passes are $1,200, all prices are + fees. A portion of the proceeds from OHANA will benefit the San Onofre Parks Foundation, a California non-profit that cooperatively works with the California State Parks to develop, preserve and enhance the recreation and experience of California's unique and beautiful coastal parks.  OHANA is produced by Live Nation.

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As YES gear up for their North American summer tour celebrating the band's landmark Golden Anniversary, the prog rock pioneers have started to reveal exciting plans in store for the year, including special tour guests, five-album vinyl set and a U.S. fan convention. Their 50th Anniversary not only celebrates the musical contributions of YES but also embraces their intellectual and sophisticated fan base who have been an integral part of the band's journey.

To start, it has been announced that founding member/Grammy winner/Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Tony Kaye (keyboards; 1968-1971 and 1983-1995) will be joining Steve Howe (guitar since 1970), Alan White (drums since 1972), Geoff Downes (keyboards; first joined in 1980), Jon Davison (vocals since 2011) and Billy Sherwood (guitar/keyboards in the 1990s and the late Chris Squire's choice to take over bass/vocals in 2015) as a special guest for this summer's entire 35-date tour, billed as #YES50: Celebrating 50 Years of YES.

The #YES50 cross-country "Evening with YES" trek kicks off June 5 and 6 with a two-night engagement at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, IL and will take the 2017 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees to Kansas City, Denver, Los Angeles (June 19 at the Ford Theater), San Jose, Detroit, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Boston, Staten Island, Philadelphia, Washington, DC and Orlando, among many other cities, before wrapping July 28 in Atlanta. See below for full list of tour dates and go to www.yesworld.com for ticketing information, including VIP and meet & greet package options.

In addition, famed artist Roger Dean, who has designed countless album covers and logos licensed exclusively for YES, will be appearing at select dates throughout the tour, showcasing special tour prints at the merch table. Among the prints on sale during the tour will be the remaining few of a special limited edition of "Relayer," plus other classic YES designs and logos.

While the band is in Philadelphia for back-to-back shows at The Fillmore, the YesFanFest - 50 True Summers U.S. fan convention is set to take place Saturday, July 21 at The Foundry. Various YES alumni, including Patrick Moraz and Tom Brislin, will be performing at the event, which will also include a Q&A with YES, among other activities.

On June 29, Warner Music will release YES: The Steven Wilson Remixes, a five-album vinyl set featuring Steven Wilson's remixes of five classic YES studio albums: The Yes Album (1971), Fragile (1971), Close To The Edge (1972), the double album Tales From Topographic Oceans (1973) and Relayer (1974). Each album features remixed audio by Steven Wilson, released on vinyl for the first time, and artwork created specifically for the set by Roger Dean, with new cover art for Close To The Edge and Tales From Topographic Oceans and reworked art by Dean for the remaining three covers.

Additionally, YES recently issued Fly From Here - Return Trip, a new version of their 2011 album Fly From Here featuring the Drama lineup and new lead vocals by Trevor Horn. Released March 25, Fly From Here - Return Trip--available from Pledge Music (here)--contains a previously unreleased song, "Don't Take No For An Answer," recorded in 2011 featuring Steve Howe on lead vocals, and the full-length version of "Hour of Need," previously only available as a Japanese bonus track. Fly From Here - Return Trip is a long-awaited treat for all YES fans and, following Chris Squire's passing in 2015, represents the last chance for fans to hear a follow-up to the classic YES release Drama.

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Tony Lewis from The Outfield has officially announced Friday, June 29 as the release date for his first solo album, OUT OF THE DARKNESS, via Madison Records. The new 12-track album, written and recorded by LEWIS over the past two years, is his first for the Atlanta-based label and features the debut single “Into the Light,” hitting radio and all digital music platforms May 18. Full track listing below.

OUT OF THE DARKNESS takes on the spirit of The Outfield, the ’80s rock group he founded with the late John Spinks, while letting TONY’s own style shine through. TONY produced and recorded everything on his own for the new album, in addition to playing all the instruments.

Following the 2014 passing of his longtime friend and collaborator, LEWIS took a break from music but the London-based musician, songwriter and record producer couldn’t stay away for long as music is too ingrained in his life. He had always written and recorded solo work and, with the help and love of his wife Carol, found his inspiration again to create OUT OF THE DARKNESS, his first official solo project.

“I spent three years away from music, thinking about whether I still had something to contribute to the music industry, but I started to miss recording and singing. I felt it was something I had to do,” says LEWIS. Of the album’s title, he adds, “It is taken from a song on the album, ‘Into the Light,’ and sums up my journey through the transition of loss and knowing that whatever happens, I am lucky to have a loving and supportive family.”

In support of the album’s release, LEWIS will be hitting the road this summer on the Retro Futura Tour, alongside Belinda Carlisle, ABC, Modern English, Kajagoogoo’s Limahl and Bow Wow Wow’s Annabella. The July and August outing–including a July 28 show at the Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles–will mark his first tour in over 13 years. See below for all upcoming tour dates and go to www.retrofuturatour.com for additional information.

“First, I’m just excited to be playing live,” shares LEWIS. “It’s why I became a musician, to entertain, and playing live is an intrinsic part of my DNA. But also, I am very fortunate to have a loyal fan base from The Outfield, who are all rooting for me. I would like to give them something back for all the messages of support over the last few years. I’m really looking forward to supporting my new music by performing live and reconnecting with the music industry.”

The Outfield took the ’80s by storm with their infectious pop songs, including “Your Love,” “All The Love” and “Say It Isn’t So.” Their 1985 debut album, Play Deep, reached triple platinum sales status and Top 10 on the U.S. album charts. “Your Love” peaked at #6 and is still featured in a number of compilation albums and commercials, and has been covered or remixed over 1,000 times by other artists. More than 30 years later, “Your Love” continues to make waves with an average of 1 million streams per week on Spotify and over 5 million monthly views of the video on YouTube, while still in rotation at over 300 major market radio stations across the country. The massive single has also been featured on various TV spots including recent episodes of “The Goldbergs” and “Family Guy” and a long-running Bounce commercial, airing since 2014. Collectively, The Outfield has over 170 million total views on YouTube videos and 125 million streams on Spotify.

Track Listing for OUT OF THE DARKNESS:

Into the Light

Here And Now

Only You

The Dance of Love

All Alone

I’ll Still Be Here

Loving You

Melt The Ice

Thank You (For Breaking My Heart)

Dreams and Wishes

Think That You Know Me

I Know

Catch TONY LEWIS FROM THE OUTFIELD on the Retro Futura Tour in these cities:

**ABC, Modern English and Tony Lewis only

~No Annabella

^No Belinda Carlisle

MAMBY ON THE BEACH, Chicago's only beachside summer music festival, is proud to announce the full artist lineup for its fourth annual installment! The two-day boutique festival takes place Saturday, June 23rd and Sunday, June 24th, on the grassy fields and sand-swept coastline of Oakwood Beach in the historic Bronzeville neighborhood.

Backed by a stunning view of Chicago's skyline and the shimmering waters of Lake Michigan, the Beach Stage showcases the best in indie, electronic, and hip-hop. Headlining is hometown hip-hop icon COMMON and one of the hottest rising stars in the game, RUSS. The Beach Stage will also host a live performance by acclaimed UK house duo GORGON CITY, along with ROY WOOD$', whose smoothly textured hip-hop promises to hit you right in the feels. Brotherly synth rock trio AJR join the roster, along with the impeccable rap lyricism of Savemoney's TOWKIO. MOON BOOTS will also perform with a full band, while ascendant Chicago producer WHETHAN returns with his wavy soundscapes. Additional acts include the infectiously groovy UK duo HONNE, soulful sounds from JAMILA WOODS, PIVOT Gang's JOSEPH CHILLIAMS and more.

Meanwhile, the Park Stage provides a sonic landscape with headlining performances by indie rock favorites SPOON--stopping through Chicago as part of their nationwide co-headlining tour with dreamy lo-fi heroes GRIZZLY BEAR, along with energetic rockers COLD WAR KIDS, and high-energy art pop band ST. LUCIA. Additionally, genre-bending duo TUNE-YARDS and singer-songwriter duo OH WONDER will dazzle the crowd with their defiant alt-pop sound. Swervy beatsmith SNAKEHIPS brings the vibes, while supporting acts carry this stage home with performances by Swedish songstress LÉON, outspoken rapper/songwriter CUPCAKKE, Louisville rapper JACK HARLOW, Savemoney crew member KAMI and more.

This year, industry leaders MIXMAG and BEATPORT team up to host the Mamby DJ Tent, a stage dedicated to the very best in house and techno, with headlining performances by RICHIE HAWTIN and DUKE DUMONT. The Mixmag x Beatport Tent will also host Innervisions founder DIXON, indie-tronic sensation JAI WOLF, South African trailblazer NORA EN PURE, and Canadian producer VANIC. Life & Death label boss DJ TENNIS and WALKER & ROYCE will drop some groovy deep house, along with longtime favorites JAX JONES, GENE FARRIS, and Chicago techno legends DJ HYPERACTIVE, HIROKO YAMAMURA, among others.

In 2018, MAMBY will expand its footprint to include a new Community Village dedicated to local and national nonprofit organizations with progressive missions. The Community Village will host a stage featuring talent from Young Chicago Authors and other surrounding neighborhoods.

As previous attendees will remember, MAMBY is far more than a gathering of diverse musical acts on the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan. Since its inception, the MAMBY experience grows each year, expanding its roots to encompass a variety of experiences that connects attendees with art, culture, and the community in ways like never before. With the continual addition of art installations, volleyball, a water balloon fight, yoga, nutrition and wellness workshops, beautification stations, poetry slams, a variety of local food vendors, and more, MAMBY is proven to be unlike any other music festival in Chicago.

Watch the MAMBY ON THE BEACH lineup announcement video here

The line-up for MAMBY ON THE BEACH is:

AJR
Bugus
Carlie Hanson
Cold War Kids
Common
Cupcakke
Darci
Dixon
DJ Hyperactive
DJ Tennis
Drama
Duke Dumont
Gene Farris
Gorgon City (Live)
Grandson
Grizzly Bear
Hiroko Yamamura
HONNE
Jack Harlow
Jai Wolf
Jamila Woods
Jax Jones
Jonathan McReynolds
Joseph Chilliams
Joshua's Troop
KAMI
LÉON
Mansionair
Moon Boots (Live)
Nora En Pure
Oh Wonder
Papa G
Plaid Hawaii
pluko
Richie Hawtin
Roy Wood$
Russ
ShowYouSuck
Snakehips
Spoon
St. Lucia
Statik
Towkio
Tune-Yards
Vanic
Walker & Royce
Whethan
Windy City Soul Club

Reggae-influenced alternative rock band IRATION has released their new self-titled full-length studio album today (5/18) via their own label, Three Prong Records. The 17-track album--currently sitting at #1 on the iTunes Reggae Albums chart and #13 on their overall Top Albums chart--features guest appearances by J Boog and Tyrone's Jacket on new single "Danger" along with Slightly Stoopid on the song "Broken Promises." IRATION also features previous singles "Hit List," "Fly With Me," which debuted at #1 on the iTunes Reggae Songs chart, and "Borderlines," which garnered airplay at alt stations in San Diego, Miami, Las Vegas, Sacramento, New Orleans and Santa Barbara, among several other markets. See the full track listing below.

"We've always been a band with very eclectic influences. We've never shied away from exploring different styles or sounds," shares lead singer and songwriter Micah Pueschel. "We've always said that we don't care what 'genre' a song fits into, we just care that we serve the song and let IT dictate where we go. This album was two years in the making and is what we consider the definitive sound of Iration. You'll hear all of our influences being channeled and it might take you a few listens before you hear them all. In the meantime, we hope you enjoy the ride."

Download/stream Iration on the following platforms:

Spotify, Apple Music, Google Play, iTunes, SoundCloud, and Amazon Music

In support of the album's release, IRATION--Micah Pueschel (lead vocals/guitar), Adam Taylor (bass), Joseph Dickens (drums), Cayson Peterson (keyboard/synth) and Micah Brown (guitar/vocals)--is hitting the road this spring and summer with Dirty Heads. The 26-date outing, also featuring The Movement and Pacific Dub, kicks off tonight in San Diego and will make its way across the country stopping in Dallas, Orlando, Charlotte, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Boston, Cleveland, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Salt Lake City, Albuquerque and Las Vegas, among many others, before returning to Southern California June 30 to wrap in Irvine. In addition, the Hawaiian-bred, Santa Barbara-based band has a handful of festival headlining sets on the horizon: May 25 at the California Roots Music & Arts Festival in Monterey, CA and July 28 at The Mayjah Rayjah Festival back home in Hawaii. See below for full list of upcoming tour dates and go to www.irationmusic.com for more information and ticketing details.

IRATION's new self-titled album follows the band's latest full-length album Hotting Up (2015) and digital-only release Double Up (2016), which featured acoustic-only versions of hits from all their previous releases including Automatic (2013), Fresh Grounds EP (2011) and Time Bomb (2010). Both Hotting Up and Automatic peaked at #1 on Billboard's Reggae Albums Chart with Time Bomb reaching #2 on the chart.

Watch the videos for these tracks off IRATION's self-titled album:

"Fly With Me" (lyric video) HERE (2.4 million views)

"Fly With Me" (music video) HERE

"Borderlines" (lyric video) HERE

"Danger" (lyric video) HERE

Track Listing for IRATION:

Already Gold

Press Play

Twisted Up

Broken Promises featuring Slightly Stoopid

2GÜD2BTRÜ

Danger featuring J Boog and Tyrone's Jacket

Losing My Mind

Stay The Course

Know Your Name

Last To Know

L.I.O.N. (Like It Or Not)

Energy

Hit List

Borderlines

Fly With Me

Warm Waters

All For You

Prog rock pioneers YES have revealed more exciting plans for their official 50th Anniversary celebration #YES50 by announcing that former member Trevor Horn will sit in with the band during their special two-night stand at The Fillmore in Philadelphia July 20 and 21. In addition, Horn is set to participate in the YesFanFest - 50 True Summers U.S. fan convention taking place Saturday, July 21 at The Foundry in Philadelphia, where he'll join the current members of YES and other alumni, including keyboardists Patrick Moraz and Tom Brislin, for a once-in-a-lifetime experience for the band's dedicated fan base. Famed artist Roger Dean, who's designed countless album covers and logos licensed exclusively for YES, will also take part in the fan convention.

Horn previously sang lead vocals on the band's 1980 album Drama and produced their albums 90125 (1983) and Big Generator (1987) along with 2011's Fly From Here. Earlier this year, YES issued Fly From Here - Return Trip, a new version of the album featuring lead vocals by Horn. Released March 25, Fly From Here - Return Trip--available from Pledge Music (here)--also contains a previously unreleased song, "Don't Take No For An Answer," recorded in 2011 featuring Steve Howe on lead vocals, and the full-length version of "Hour of Need," previously only available as a Japanese bonus track. Signed vinyl and CD versions of the album will be available in Philadelphia. Horn also sat in with YES as a special guest during the European leg of their Golden Anniversary tour at their London and Paris shows in March.

YES--Steve Howe (guitar since 1970), Alan White (drums since 1972), Geoff Downes (keyboards; first joined in 1980), Jon Davison (vocals since 2011) and Billy Sherwood (guitar/keyboards in the 1990s and the late Chris Squire's choice to take over bass/vocals in 2015)--recently kicked off this summer's tour, billed as #YES50: Celebrating 50 Years of YES, on June 5. During the entire 35-date tour, founding member/Grammy winner/Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Tony Kaye (keyboards; 1968-1971 and 1983-1995) is joining the band as a special guest during an extended encore, performing such YES hits as "Yours Is No Disgrace," "Roundabout" and "Starship Trooper."

The #YES50 cross-country "Evening with YES" trek has been receiving critical praise for the 2017 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, with Vintage Rock's Shawn Perry saying the Anaheim, CA show "proved the bar has been set high" (6/20/18) and Alex Kluft from Music Connection noting, "YES is the type of band that always puts on an unforgettable show and takes the audience on a journey through decades of great music" (6/22/18). Highwire Daze's Ken Morton called the Los Angeles show, "the concert of a lifetime" and added, "YES at 50 presents each and every member at the height of their creative energies, unleashing timeless compositions that will remain within our consciousness for an eternity. Do not miss YES 50 when they arrive to captivate your town with their thrilling auditory tapestries!" (6/26/18). Kevin Keating from SF Bay Area Concerts summed it up best saying, "The night featured a wide range of songs from across their 21 album catalog...This wasn't meant to be a 'greatest hits' show, but a celebration of the diversity of styles across the band's 50 year history, and an homage to the late Chris Squire...YES put on a great show and it was fantastic to see Tony Kaye perform with the band that he founded 50 years ago" (6/21/18). See below for additional feedback.

#YES50 continues tonight (June 29) in Grand Rapids, MI and runs through July 28 in Atlanta, GA. See below for full list of remaining tour dates and go to www.yesworld.com for ticketing information, including VIP and meet & greet package options.

In other YES news, today, Warner Music has released YES: The Steven Wilson Remixes, a five-album vinyl set featuring Steven Wilson's remixes of five classic YES studio albums: The Yes Album (1971), Fragile (1971), Close To The Edge (1972), the double album Tales From Topographic Oceans (1973) and Relayer (1974). Each album features remixed audio by Steven Wilson, released on vinyl for the first time, and artwork created specifically for the set by Roger Dean, with new cover art for Close To The Edge and Tales From Topographic Oceans and reworked art by Dean for the remaining three covers. In their 10 out of 10 review, the UK's Classic Rock magazine called the new set, "absolutely vital" noting, "The five-album run from The Yes Album to Relayer is one of rock's greatest. This is music that is aspirational, inspirational and often transcendent. It's music that is beautiful, and brave, and occasionally violent. It's music born of a giddy spirit of adventure, played by musicians operating at the absolute peak of their powers. And it's utterly dazzling from start to finish" (Fraser Lewry, Summer 2018 issue). View the promo video for YES: The Steven Wilson Remixes here.

Catch the #YES50 summer tour in the following markets:

deadmau5's orchestral album where's the drop? (mau5trap) is available on all digital platforms. The 15 track-album, produced on a full orchestral scale, previously could only be heard on TIDAL.com/deadmau5. In addition, mau5trap is also offering a limited edition double vinyl package of the recording here.

Discover deadmau5's where's the drop? now at:  

http://smarturl.it/wheresthedrop  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXz2YIVVbII 

 Since releasing 7, a series of songs based around the Seven Deadly Sins in 2014, deadmau5 had the desire to produce them on a full orchestral scale. In meeting Gregory Reveret, music director and composer during a "mau5trap Mondays" Twitch session where he listens and critiques fans music for charity, he found someone that could properly score the music for an orchestra to execute. where's the drop? realizes the dream to life.

Upon the album's initial release earlier this spring, deadmau5 performed two sold-out night shows at the legendary Wiltern in Los Angeles. He was joined by a full orchestra and performed his music as orchestral pieces re-envisioned by Music Director and Composer Gregory Reveret

The Magpie Salute -- Rich Robinson, Marc Ford, John Hogg, Sven Pipien, Matt Slocum and Joe Magistro -- released "For The Wind" last Friday (7/6) alongside an exclusive premiere with Billboard.com. The new song marks the second track, following "Send Me An Omen," from the band's anticipated debut studio album, HIGH WATER I, set for a worldwide release on Friday, August 10th via Eagle Rock Entertainment (U.S.), Mascot Label Group (Europe/Australia/New Zealand) and Sony (Japan). Listen to "For The Wind" on all DSPs including Spotify and YouTube. Fans can pre-order the album via the band's online store here.

"It's a lot about the systems in place in the world," Rich Robinson told Billboard.com's Gary Graff of "For The Wind," which was written by Robinson and John Hogg. "The systems that have been in place as it pertains to creation of any kind. Music or books or fine arts or anything down the line have been flooded with greed and with bankers that get involve and tell artists how they can sell more if they write this way. And then basically you're just an entertainer; you let these pseudo-cynical people write these songs about jeans and Chevys and beer and whatever the hell people write about. That system being in place is constantly at odds with natural creativity. People see they can make a little bit of money, you make them a lot of money they start inserting themselves more because they want you to keep making them money. It's always been that way, but it seems more fervent than ever now."

"Feel the chill to the bone

And the wind keeps blowing

Onward to the new horizon

Weakness withering

And the road keeps rolling

We have come alight

And the ice is gone"

The band is now touring North America all summer and into the fall with headlining performances and dates as part of Gov't Mule's "Dark Side of the Mule" tour alongside The Avett Brothers, in addition to more shows with Gov't Mule in August plus shows with Blackberry Smoke. For all tour dates and to purchase tickets, click here.

Produced by Rich Robinson and recorded at Dark Horse Studios in Nashville, TN, the 12-song HIGH WATER I represents a musical union of swaggering rock 'n' roll, psychedelic blues, and campfire-worthy storytelling that first took flight in 2016 when Robinson assembled the band for a now seminal Woodstock gig. The group went on to sell out four consecutive nights at The Gramercy in New York City in January 2017 chronicled with a historic Guitar Player cover featuring the two six-stringers. By the top of 2018, the band delivered a total of 77 seismic sets worldwide comprised of a 170-song repertoire of covers, Black Crowes' tunes, and solo material. Acclaim came from Guitar World, Relix, and more, while Rolling Stone summed it up succinctly as "Explosive." A second new studio album HIGH WATER II will be released in 2019. Details to come on that at a later date.

Esteemed Grammy-nominated guitarist, composer and performer TOMMY EMMANUEL has announced additional dates for this fall's "Tommy Emmanuel with Very Special Guest Jerry Douglas" tour. The trek will kick off November 29 at the Steifel Theatre for the Performing Arts in Salina, Kansas and run through December 19 with new stops added in Boulder, Seattle, Portland, Beverly Hills, Albuquerque and Dallas. Masters of their craft, TOMMY EMMANUEL and JERRY DOUGLAS are sure to bring their acclaimed fretboard fire and charm as only these two talented musicians can. Tickets for the newly announced dates go on sale this Friday, July 20 (see full itinerary below). Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.

Click here to watch EMMANUEL and DOUGLAS performing "An Old Fashioned Love Song" at Merlefest in Wilkesboro, NC this past April.

Both artists recently released new studio albums which garnered an abundance of critical praise. EMMANUEL released Accomplice One (January 19 via CGP Sounds and distributed by Thirty Tigers), which features duets with artists such as Jason Isbell, Mark Knopfler, Rodney Crowell, Amanda Shires, and others including Jerry Douglas on "Purple Haze." Rolling Stone's Luke Levenson noted the album, "unites the talents of Emmanuel with those dream guests...for an engaging set of originals and innovative covers"(1/19/18). Elsewhere,Jeff Tamarkin of Relix raved, "this new set allows Emmanuel to display his virtuosity and range more fully over 16 tracks of intimate collaborations" (2/15/18).

DOUGLAS, the 14-time Grammy Award-winner, released his WHAT IF album (August, 2017) via Rounder Records, earning accolades from Rolling Stone, which said, "even after 14 Grammys, Jerry Douglas is still exploring unlikely musical pairings, as evidenced by the soul-and bluegrass-melding rendition of 'Hey Joe...' (8/4/17). American Songwriter backed up the sentiment with Hal Horowitz boasting, "What If is a new beginning...it's a freewheeling, musically sprawling set, perhaps more jazz and rock oriented than most would expect. Douglas writes most of the material yet works up innovative, substantially rearranged versions of 'Hey Joe,' best known by Hendrix's cover but here given a caffeinated backwoods workup, and Tom Waits' '2:19.' The album's centerpiece is its title track, a pensive progressive jazz/bluegrass fusion instrumental that allows the members to stretch out and shows both their creativity and talent" (8/16/18).

Paired for the stage this fall, these two musical icons are prepared to give fans over two hours of high-spirited and precision-crafted roots music. See all tour dates below.

 Catch Tommy Emmanuel and special guest Jerry Douglas on tour:

(*) = newly added date

The #YES50: Celebrating 50 Years of YES tour wrapped triumphantly July 28 with two sold-out Florida plays and a sold-out show in Atlanta, and now the prog rock pioneers would like to thank all involved for making this summer's 35-date North American 50th Anniversary trek a big success, receiving high praise from critics and fans across the board.

"Thank you to all the fans, promoters, venues, agents and everyone else involved for helping us celebrate such a special milestone," shares the band: Steve Howe (guitar - joined 1970), Alan White (drums since 1972), Geoff Downes (keyboards; first joined in 1980), Jon Davison (vocals since 2011) and Billy Sherwood (guitar/keyboards in the 1990s and the late Chris Squire's choice to take over bass/vocals in 2015). "An extra special thank you goes out to founding member Tony Kaye for joining us every night, to Jay Schellen for additional drums, to Roger Dean and his team for bringing their exhibition to the East Coast dates, and to Trevor Horn, Patrick Moraz and Tom Brislin for joining us in Philadelphia for a special weekend and fan convention." Alan White sums it up, "It was great to reconnect with friends and fans from near and far! Onward..."

With his upcoming best-of PLANET JARRE set for release September 14 on SONY, the Godfather of Electronic Music JEAN-MICHEL JARRE (JMJ) celebrates his 50 years at the forefront of electronic music with an extensive double album that will once more cement his legacy in pop music history. Consisting of four parts--Soundscapes, Themes, Sequences, Explorations & Early Works--PLANET JARRE is unmistakably and utterly typically Jarre, highlighting a different creative focus of his work. "HERBALIZER"-available now on all DSPs--appears as part of the Sequences collection based on the repetitive and hypnotic sequences that only electronic instruments can create.

Listen to "Herbalizer" now at: https://LegacyRecordings.lnk.to/herbalizer

The song was specifically written for live performance as part of JARRE's most recent Electronica world tour, not intended for inclusion on an album. "It's a very strange title but it fits in some personal way a track I can see for stage. I had no idea to integrate this track in an album but I thought I could fit it in this 'Sequence' part of Planet Jarre," says JARRE. "I'm quite glad this piece of music I can see for stage will be in a studio version." "Herbalizer" is one of two recently composed and previously unreleased tracks along with "Opening Coachella" on the album.

PLANET JARRE comprises 41 works from his extensive music catalogue, hand-picked by Jarre himself and completely re-mastered to add a new and sparkling freshness to the sound of the package. To top things off, the Vinyl Book and Ultimate Box Set both come with a download card to enter the world of Jean-Michel Jarre in 5.1. Always fascinated by the best possible sound and technology Jarre mastered some tracks in 5.1. for a unique listening experience.  PLANET JARRE is available now for pre-order HERE.

The release of PLANET JARRE follows the 2018 U.S. leg of Jarre's ELECTRONICA World Tour where he made his U.S. festival debut at Coachella to critical acclaim. JARREis a 2017 Grammy nominee, with more than eighty million albums sold throughout his career, a four-time Guinness World Record holder for largest concerts ever performed, and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador renowned for his one-off groundbreaking events at historical landmarks across the world. He's one of the first artists in the world to perform electronic music as we know it today.

PLANET JARRE's track listing is:

Soundscapes

Oxygene 1

Oxygene 19

Rendez-Vous 1

Millions of Stars

Chronology 1

Oxygene 20

Equinoxe 2

Waiting for Cousteau

The Heart of Noise (Origin)

Themes

Industrial Revolution Part 2

Oxygene 4

Equinoxe 5

Oxygene 2

Zoolookologie

Bells

Equinoxe 4

Magnetic Field 2

Rendez-Vous 2 (Laser Harp)

Rendez-Vous 4

Chronology 4

Sequences

Coachella Opening

Arpeggiator

Automatic Part 1 with Vince Clarke

Exit with Edward Snowden

Equinoxe 7

Oxygene 8

Stardust with Armin van Buuren

Herbalizer

Revolutions

Explorations & Early Works

Ethnicolor

Souvenir of China

Blah Blah Café

Music for Supermarkets (Demo Excerpt)

Roseland / Le Pays de Rose

La Cage

Erosmachine

Hypnose

The Song of the Burnt Barns / La Chanson des Granges Brulees

Happiness is a Sad Song

Aor Bleu

Last Rendez-Vous

With his upcoming best-of PLANET JARRE set for release September 14 on SONY, the Godfather of Electronic Music JEAN-MICHEL JARRE (JMJ) celebrates his birthday today (August 24) with "Coachella Opening." The song-available now on all DSPs-appears as part of the Sequences collection of PLANET JARRE based on the repetitive and hypnotic sequences that only electronic instruments can create.

Listen to "Coachella Opening" now at:

https://LegacyRecordings.lnk.to/coachellaopening

"Coachella Opening" was specifically written for live performance as part of JARRE's most recent Electronica world tour which launched at major U.S. tastemaker festival Coachella, where the legendary performer garnered rave reviews. ("Electronic luminary Jean-Michel Jarre dazzles a Coachella that's at a crossroad...," shared the Los Angeles Times.) "It is my most recent track. I composed it in 2018 thinking about what the ideal mood could be to start a show in a festival such as Coachella" says JARRE.

PLANET JARRE comprises 41 works from his extensive music catalogue, hand-picked by Jarre himself and completely re-mastered to add a new and sparkling freshness to the sound of the package. To top things off, the Vinyl Book and Ultimate Box Set both come with a download card to enter the world of Jean-Michel Jarre in 5.1. Always fascinated by the best possible sound and technology JARRE mastered some tracks in 5.1 for a unique listening experience.  PLANET JARRE is available now for pre-order HERE.

For this release, JARRE not only took a deep dive into the vault his extensive music career, but also into his video archive. Launching a video once a week on his YouTube channel, Jarre "50 years of music" video series offers insight into his career in electronic music from his early years up to today.

Clip 1968 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5rR_1uLqRg

Clip 1976 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHq3Wh_FHFU

The release of PLANET JARRE follows the 2018 U.S. leg of JARRE's ELECTRONICA World Tour where he made his U.S. festival debut at Coachella to critical acclaim. JARRE is a 2017 Grammy nominee, with more than eighty million albums sold throughout his career, a four-time Guinness World Record holder for largest concerts ever performed, and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador renowned for his one-off groundbreaking events at historical landmarks across the world. He's one of the first artists in the world to perform electronic music as we know it today.

PLANET JARRE's track listing is:

Soundscapes

Oxygene 1

Oxygene 19

Rendez-Vous 1

Millions of Stars

Chronology 1

Oxygene 20

Equinoxe 2

Waiting for Cousteau

The Heart of Noise (Origin)

Themes

Industrial Revolution Part 2

Oxygene 4

Equinoxe 5

Oxygene 2

Zoolookologie

Bells

Equinoxe 4

Magnetic Field 2

Rendez-Vous 2 (Laser Harp)

Rendez-Vous 4

Chronology 4

Sequences

Coachella Opening

Arpeggiator

Automatic Part 1 with Vince Clarke

Exit with Edward Snowden

Equinoxe 7

Oxygene 8

Stardust with Armin van Buuren

Herbalizer

Revolutions

Explorations & Early Works

Ethnicolor

Souvenir of China

Blah Blah Café

Music for Supermarkets (Demo Excerpt)

Roseland / Le Pays de Rose

La Cage

Erosmachine

Hypnose

The Song of the Burnt Barns / La Chanson des Granges Brulees

Happiness is a Sad Song

Aor Bleu

Last Rendez-Vous

A BOWIE CELEBRATION: The David Bowie Alumni Tour featuring Mike Garson and fellow key alumni musicians of David Bowie's bands from across the decades has announced a 32-date North American winter tour for 2019.

A BOWIE CELEBRATION features alumni band members Mike Garson, Earl Slick, Gerry Leonard and Carmine Rojas along with world-class vocalists such as Bernard Fowler and Corey Glover, among others, and drummer Lee John performing a mix of Bowie's hits and deep-cuts. Pre-sale tickets for the newly announced shows are available starting tomorrow (Tuesday, September 11) through Thursday, September 13 with the general on-sale commencing this Friday, September 14 at 10am local time.

Kicking off February 6 in Mesa, AZ, A BOWIE CELEBRATION then stops in Los Angeles February 7 at the Orpheum Theatre before making its way across the country and into Canada. The critically acclaimed show will stop in San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, Denver, Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, Toronto, Montreal, Boston, New York City (March 5 at Irving Plaza), Philadelphia, Louisville, Nashville, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, and Austin, among many other cities, before wrapping March 22 in Dallas. See below for full list of North American tour dates and venues and visit www.abowiecelebration.com for ticket information. Watch the show's trailer here.

Keyboardist and band leader Mike Garson, the longest-standing member of Bowie's bands, performed with David at his first and last concerts in the United States as well as 1,000 concerts together around the globe in between. The band also features legendary guitarist Earl Slick, who worked on landmark Bowie albums such as Diamond Dogs, Young Americans and Reality; Bowie guitarist and band leader Gerry Leonard (A Reality Tour); and Bowie's Let's Dance/Serious Moonlight Tour bassist Carmine Rojas. Between them, they have over 30 years experience of recording, writing and playing live with Bowie.

Prior to the 2019 full trek, which includes a 17-date European tour from January 9 through February 1, A BOWIE CELEBRATION has a limited run of West Coast tour dates taking place this month, September 26-30, stopping in Ventura, Riverside, San Diego, Reno and Saratoga. The San Diego show will feature Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated actress ("Westworld") and singer (Rebel and A Basketcase) Evan Rachel Wood re-joining the all-star band to sing a variety of songs. Wood sat in earlier this year at the Los Angeles and Atlanta shows and was seen on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" in April raving about the tour. As Wood explained to Fallon, "It's not a cover band, it's the band! It's the actual band, so when you're there it sounds as close as you're going to get to Bowie." Other special guests who joined the 2018 run included Perry Farrell, Joe Sumner, Fantastic Negrito, Mark Plati, Mr Hudson, David Liebman, Gaby Moreno and Sass Jordan.

Catch A BOWIE CELEBRATION: The David Bowie Alumni Tour in the following North American cities:

DATE                         CITY                                       VENUE

2018 Tour Dates:

Wed    9/26                Ventura, CA                          Majestic Ventura Theater

Thu     9/27                Riverside, CA                        Fox Performing Arts Center

Fri       9/28                San Diego, CA                      Humphreys Concerts By the Bay

Sat      9/29                Reno, NV                              Silver Legacy Resort Casino

Sun    9/30                 Saratoga, CA                        The Mountain Winery

2019 Tour Dates:

Wed    2/6                  Mesa, AZ                              Mesa Arts Center

Thu     2/7                  Los Angeles, CA                   Orpheum Theatre

Sat      2/9                  Cerritos, CA                          Cerritos Center

Sun     2/10                Modesto, CA                         Gallo Center

Tue     2/12                Livermore, CA                       Livermore PAC

Wed    2/13                San Francisco, CA               The Warfield

Fri       2/15                Seattle, WA                           Benaroya Hall

Sat      2/16                Vancouver, BC                      Commodore Ballroom

Sun     2/17                Portland, OR                         Revolution Hall

Tue     2/19                Denver, CO                           Paramount Theatre

Thu     2/21                Madison, WI                          Orpheum Theatre

Fri       2/22                Chicago, IL                            Vic Theatre

Sat      2/23                Detroit, MI                             Royal Oak Music Hall

Sun     2/24                Cleveland, OH                      Agora Theatre & Ballroom

Tue     2/26                Buffalo, NY                            Town Ballroom

Wed    2/27                Kitchener, ON                       Centre In The Square

Fri       3/1                  Toronto, ON                          Danforth Music Hall

Sat      3/2                  Montreal, QC                        MTelus

Sun     3/3                  Boston, MA                           Wilbur Theatre

Tue     3/5                  New York, NY                        Irving Plaza

Wed    3/6                  Albany, NY                            Palace Theater

Thu     3/7                  Syracuse, NY                        Palace Theater

Sat      3/9                  New Brunswick, NJ               State Theater

Sun     3/10                Philadelphia, PA                    Keswick Theatre

Tue     3/12                Louisville, KY                        The Brown Theatre

Wed    3/13                Nashville, TN                        Polk Theatre

Fri       3/15                Ponte Vedra, FL                    Ponte Vedra Concert Hall

Sat      3/16                Fort Lauderdale, FL              Parker Playhouse

Sun     3/17                Clearwater, FL                      Capitol Theatre

Wed    3/20                Houston, TX                         Heights Theatre

Thu     3/21                Austin, TX                             Paramount Theatre

Fri       3/22                Dallas, TX                             Majestic Theatre

VNUE, Inc. (OTCQB: VNUE) will hit the road with The Music of Cream - 50th Anniversary World Tour as the exclusive tour merchandiser, and will be recording all shows starting October 2 for immediate release as Limited Edition, individually numbered CD sets and instant digital download via VNUE's set.fm proprietary web and mobile (iOS & Android) platform, leveraging the 14 years of experience with "instant live" pioneer and exclusive licensee DiscLive Network.

Following their successful inaugural tour across Australia and New Zealand in 2017, the pedigree of hallowed '60s trio Cream -- Ginger Baker's son KOFI BAKER, Jack Bruce's son MALCOLM BRUCE and Eric Clapton's nephew (by marriage) WILL JOHNS -- have come together for the first time in North America to pay homage to the band's extraordinary legacy with The Music Of Cream - 50th Anniversary World Tour. Spanning over 30 cities throughout North America beginning September 28, this tour marks 50 years since the original lineup's farewell U.S. tour of 1968.

For these North American dates, VNUE and The Music of Cream - 50th Anniversary World Tour have forged a unique collaboration leveraging VNUE's world class touring services, and instant live recording platforms.

"I'm really very excited to join forces with VNUE," stated Malcolm Bruce. "To seamlessly deliver pristine quality recordings on the fly into the hands of our fans is such a great addition to our touring strategy. This allows us to focus fully on the performance. These guys have worked with some stellar artists and it's an honor to hit the road with them." Bruce stated further.

"VNUE are at the cutting edge of live recording today with their set.fm app, it is a wonderful thing to be working with them on our tour," commented Will Johns. "Providing an all-encompassing merchandise model that gets results is golden and we are delighted with this exciting alliance." Johns added.

"Cream were all about playing live and being in the moment. No two nights were the same. With VNUE recording each of our shows, fans will have their very own unique memento to take home with them. It will also keep us on our toes, so that we deliver! We're really looking forward to it," noted Kofi Baker. 

Fans can expect personal stories and songs such as "Sunshine of Your Love," "Crossroads," "Spoonful" and "White Room" performed by Baker (drums), Bruce (bass, vocals) and Johns (guitar, vocals) across a comprehensive set of favorites and deep cuts.

"Upon learning of this North American tour, I immediately felt this was a tour we had to be on," sated Jeff Zakim, VNUE's VP of Business Development and Content Curation.

Zach Bair, CEO and Chairman of VNUE, said, "With this partnership, we are thrilled to be bringing to the table a wider scope of our artist and touring services with merchandising combined with best-in-class instant live recording."

Music fans across the globe can pre-order shows now by downloading the set.fm app from either the Apple App Store or Google Play or by visiting http://bit.ly/musicofcream for digital downloads. For Limited Edition CD Sets, fans can visit http://bit.ly/MusicofCreamCD. CD sets will be manufactured and available at merchandise booths at all tour dates, or ordered online with either "ship home" or "pick up" at the show option.

For more information about The Music Of Cream - 50th Anniversary World Tour, please visit www.musicofcream.com or www.facebook.com/musicofcream

The Music of Cream - 50th Anniversary World Tour 2018, North American Tour Dates:

DATE                          CITY                                       VENUE

*Fri      9/28                 Ottawa, ON                           Centrepoint Theatre

*Sat     9/29                 Montreal, QC                        Corona Theatre

*Sun    9/30                 Quebec City, QC                   Imperial Bell

Tue      10/2                 South Burlington, VT            Higher Ground

Thu      10/4                 Ridgefield, CT                       Ridgefield Playhouse

Fri        10/5                 Woonsocket, RI                    Stadium Theatre

Sat       10/6                 New Bedford, MA                 Zeiterion Theatre

Sun      10/7                 Portland, ME                        State Theatre

Tue      10/9                 Northampton, MA                 Calvin Theatre

Thu      10/11               Lynn, MA                              Lynn Memorial Auditorium

Fri        10/12               New London, CT                  Garde Arts Center

Sat       10/13               Concord, NH                        Capitol Centre for the Arts - Chubb Theatre

Sun      10/14               Jim Thorpe, PA                     Penn's Peak

Tue      10/16               Englewood, NJ                     Bergen Performing Arts Center

Wed     10/17               Huntington, NY                     The Paramount

Thu      10/18               Glenside, PA                         Keswick Theatre

Fri        10/19               Waterloo, NY                        The Vine at del Lago Casino

Sat       10/20               Morristown, NJ                     Mayo Performing Arts Center

Sun      10/21               Albany, NY                           The Egg

Tue      10/23               Red Bank, NJ                       Count Basie Theatre

Wed     10/24               Harrisburg, PA                      Stage @ Club XL

Thu      10/25               Baltimore, MD                       Rams Head Live

Fri        10/26               Greensburg, PA                    Palace Theatre

Sun      10/28               Bristol, TN                             Paramount

Mon     10/30               Richmond, VA                       The National

Thu      11/1                 Cleveland, OH                       Playhouse Square - State Theatre

Fri        11/2                 Newark, OH                           Midland Theatre

Sat       11/3                 Indianapolis, IN                     The Vogue

Wed     11/7                 Des Moines, IA                      Des Moines Performing Arts Center

Thu      11/8                 St. Charles, IL                        Arcada Theatre

Fri        11/9                 Milwaukee, WI                       Pabst Theater

Sat       11/10               Cedar Rapids, IA                   Paramount Theatre

Sun      11/11               St. Paul, MN                          Fitzgerald Theatre

Tue      11/13               Wausau, WI                           Grand Theater

Wed     11/14               Madison, WI                          Orpheum Theater

Thu      11/15               Louisville, KY                         Brown Theatre

Fri        11/16               Cincinnati, OH                       Bogarts

Sat       11/17               Kalamazoo, MI                      State Theatre

*not available via VNUE

Commemorating fifty years of music and innovation, the Godfather of Electronic Music JEAN-MICHEL JARRE (JMJ) releases his 41-track best-of PLANET JARRE today (September 14) via SONY.

Get it HERE.

Providing an intimate, indispensable, and inimitable overview of his storied career thus far, he personally oversaw comprehensive remastering and chose the compositions that drive this journey in four playlists: Soundscapes, Themes, Sequences and Explorations & Early Works.It's available in four configurations: vinyl, box set, deluxe CD, and standard CD. The vinyl and box set both unlock a download card for Jean-Michel Jarre in 5.1, granting the most immersive listening possible and perfect for audiophiles.

Beyond classics and unearthed rarities from the vault, the collection notably remains highlighted by two brand new recordings. "Herbalizer" enchants and entrances with its wondrously warm production as the previously released "Coachella Opening" transports audiences into the front row of his most recent Electronica World Tour-which fittingly launched with the icon's first-ever Coachella performance.

However, PLANET JARRE only set the stage for further innovation of the Godfather or Electronic Music. On November 16, 2018, JARRE unveils EQUINOXE INFINITY (Astralwerks)--the long-awaited sequel to his landmark fourth album, ÉQUINOXE. The first ÉQUINOXE notably arrived forty years prior to the date on November 16, 1978 and since remained essential listening for music aficionados. The idea behind this brand-new album is very much driven by humanity using new technologies such as artificial intelligence and what will become of human mankind by doing so.

The third annual OHANA festival, which concluded Sunday night (9/30) and which saw more than 40,000 attendees at the beautiful Doheny State Beach in Dana Point, CA, was described by the Orange County Register as being "filled with surprises." In fact, "...the three-day event curated by Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder" (Orange County Register, 9-27-18) was led by powerful headlining sets from Eric Church (special acoustic set), Eddie Vedder and Mumford & Sons; a mix of standout collaborations throughout the weekend; while also celebrating emerging talent with performances from Plague Vendor, Fantastic Negrito, The War + Treaty, and Pow Pow Family Band, among others.

Vedder fittingly kicked off Friday's performances with a cover of the Beatles' "Here Comes The Sun." On Saturday, he treated early festival attendees to an acoustic version of Pearl Jam's "Porch" (which was also in his main stage set). Vedder showed up throughout the festival joining the John Doe Folk Trio (X's "The New World") on Friday, Johnny Marr (The Smiths' "There Is a Light That Never Goes Out") on Saturday and closing out the weekend by appearing with Mumford & Sons on Sunday for a rocking version of Bob Dylan's "All Along the Watchtower." In addition, during his Saturday headlining set, Vedder was joined by Liz Phair on Pearl Jam's "Better Man"; later in the set he was accompanied musically and vocally by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' Scott Thurston on three songs ("Wildflowers," "Room At The Top," and "I Won't Back Down") in tribute to his friend.

Just before the festival's launch, Vedder discussed OHANA's musical camaraderie by saying that "it's been a true honor to work with the community and organizers to create a stimulating vibe and uplifting atmosphere for the great crowds and incredible musicians who come out to play in the park. To have the Pixies, X, Mudhoney, Jack Johnson, etc., etc, etc. play your festival has been so satisfying. Far beyond our initial vision for it all." Click here to read a Q&A with Vedder.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy®-winning singer and songwriter OZZY OSBOURNE has postponed two additional shows following further consultations with his doctors at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles, who have advised that he take a few extra days to recover.

The two shows, Tuesday, October 9 at Mattress Firm Amphitheatre in Chula Vista and Thursday, October 11 at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, will be rescheduled as follows: Monday, October 15 in Los Angeles at the Hollywood Bowl and Thursday, October 18 in Chula Vista (San Diego) at Mattress Firm Amphitheatre. In addition, the Mountain View, CA show at Shoreline Amphitheatre, which was previously rescheduled for Tuesday, October 16, has been moved to Saturday, October 20.

OZZY's North American "NO MORE TOURS 2," produced by Live Nation will resume in Las Vegas on Saturday, October 13 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Stone Sour will perform at the Las Vegas show, with support for the three rescheduled shows TBA. Ticketholders for all the postponed shows should hold on to their tickets, as they will be honored for the rescheduled dates. Refunds are also available at point of purchase.

After half a century at the forefront of the worldwide electronic music scene, JEAN-MICHEL JARRE has integrated many of his unique sounds in EQUINOXE INFINITY, his new studio album due out November 16 on Astralwerks.  He has mixed them with new electronic dialogue formats and rhythmic patterns to create a poetic vision of the future.  Today (November 2), the 'Godfather of Electronic Music' has made available the first track for U.S. shores with "Robots Don't Cry."

Experience "Robot's Don't Cry" now here: https://jean-michel-jarre.lnk.to/RobotsDCry

EQUINOXE INFINITYis now available for pre-order here:  https://jeanmicheljarre.lnk.to/EquinoxeInfinityUS

The song sounds like monumental electronic ecstasy, where new ways of sound editing meet the pulse of the past. The Mellotron - one of the oldest electromechanical instruments - gives it an air of futuristic nostalgia.

Says JARRE, "I love oxymorons, made of two opposing words, two opposite feelings. This track is a mirror of that. I use the Mellotron a lot in this piece, such a great instrument, a mechanical device but with a human quality VR eating sounds like some audio remains of the past. I recorded this track only once, I did everything - the melody and the rhythm-track - in one go. I love the idea that technology can provide emotion, even though technology is not linked to the notion that it can actually provide emotion. Robots or Artificial Intelligence are just machines without any contradicting emotions so far. They might not be able to work as efficiently should they have emotions. But who knows, one day maybe, Robots will experience nostalgia."

EQUINOXE INFINITY is the long-awaited sequel to JARRE's landmark fourth album, ÉQUINOXE. The first ÉQUINOXE notably arrived forty years prior to the date on November 16, 1978 and since remained essential listening for electronic music aficionados. The idea behind this brand-new album is very much driven by humanity using new technologies such as artificial intelligence and what will become of human mankind by doing so.

Look for EQUINOXE INFINITYto be made available with two different covers designed by Filip Hodas inspired by the original EQUINOXE album.  Says JARRE, "For my new album project EQUINOXE INFINITY I started for the first time with the album cover not the music. I still think that Michael Granger who did the original EQUINOXE cover created one of the best album covers of all time. For the original it was all about the Watchers.. These strange creatures watching us? Watching Space? Watching machines? Watching a natural phenomenon ? We don't really know...they are not scary, but odd and mysterious.  So I took the original Watchmen of the EQUINOXE cover to continue the story."

"I recently discovered the work of Filip Hodas, a super talented young artist, and asked him to create two different artworks in line with my vision for EQUINOXE INFINITY," he adds.  "One cover shows mankind in peace with nature and technology and the other depicts a picture of fear and distortion with machines taking over the world. With the artwork for OXYGENE I wanted to draw attention to the poisoned state of planet earth. With these two artworks for EQUINOXE INFINITY I want to bring attention to the two scenarios we are facing today with our love for and our dependence on innovation and technology. The music of EQUINOXE INFINITY is the soundtrack to those two different worlds."

Each will be released on the Digipack CD, Standard CD and Vinyls while the Ultimate Project Boxset holds both the original EQUINOXE album and new EQUINOXE INFINITY on Replica Vinyl CDs, 180g heavyweight Vinyl, Scratchcard for download and posters with all new stunning images of the project.

A 2017 Stephen Hawking Medal for Science Communication honoree, JEAN-MICHEL JARRE is also a two-time Grammy nominee, with more than eighty million albums sold throughout his career, a four-time Guinness World Record holder for largest concerts ever performed, and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador renowned for his one-off groundbreaking events at historical landmarks across the world. He's one of the first artists in the world to perform electronic music as we know it today.

Following up on the announcement that live music's premier hologram production company Eyellusion has signed with APA for representation worldwide for their tours, the ZAPPA FAMILY TRUST can now share the exclusive promotional video (which includes audio of Frank Zappa speaking about Holograms) for the "The Bizarre World Of Frank Zappa" tour.

Set to launch in 2019 (exact details are TBA), "The Bizarre World Of Frank Zappa" will include longtime and legendary Zappa players Ray White, Mike Keneally, Scott Thunes, Robert Martin and Ed Mann with Joe "Vaultmeister" Travers; they'll be joined along the way by Steve Vai, Ian Underwood, Lady Bianca, Napoleon Murphy Brock and Arthur Barrow.   Hours of never-before-seen (or heard) Zappa performance footage from the early seventies form the basis of the "can't miss" concert spectacle.

"The development of the 'Bizarre World' has been a herculean undertaking and an extremely emotional journey for me," says Ahmet Zappa. "Weirdly, it's also been one of the most creatively satisfying projects that I have ever had the privilege of working on. It's fascinating to me how into holograms my dad was and it's unbelievable that we have Frank in his own words talking about it (click here to hear more). The fact that we're now finally able to technologically bring to life the ideas and concepts my father talked about so many years ago is astonishing. People's minds, eyes and ears will be stunned by the crazy amounts of awesomeness they'll be exposed to every night on this tour. For the first time in a long time Zappa fans will get to see and hear brand spanking new music performed by Frank with his live band and enjoy never before heard versions of their favorite songs, all while brain-melting visuals make them laugh, smile, and perhaps even cry. I truly can't wait to share this epic experience with everyone and I'm thrilled that we'll be doing 100 + dates around the world. So please fasten your concert-going seatbelts because things in the Zappa universe are about to get even more bizarre!!!"

Eyellusion is producing the hologram tour in close cooperation with the Zappa Family Trust. Additional details on "The Bizarre World Of Frank Zappa" live tour dates will be announced in the coming months.

GIN BLOSSOMS--Robin Wilson (lead vocals & guitar), Jesse Valenzuela (vocals & guitar), Scott Johnson (guitar) and Bill Leen (bass)--have announced a new leg of U.S. tour dates in 2019, running from February 8 through March 9. Billed as "New Miserable Experience Live" and presented by the SiriusXM Lithium channel, the tour follows a successful run of dates in 2018 when the band celebrated the 25th anniversary of their multi-platinum album breakthrough album NEW MISERABLE EXPERIENCE by performing it in its entirety, along with other GIN BLOSSOMS classics and more.

The 2019 dates, bringing the band to such cities as New York, Boston, Chicago, Atlanta, Austin and Houston,will again raise a glassto the 1992 album that spawned such classic hits as "Hey Jealousy," "Found About You" and "Allison Road." Tickets for the shows will go on sale Friday, December 14. Various pre-sales are available, and the band has VIP packages available that includes a ticket, early entry into the venue, and a private acoustic performance by the band. Details for the pre-sales and VIP packages are available where tickets are sold.

GIN BLOSSOMS, one of the top alt-rock groups of the '90s, recently issued their first new album in eight years, the critically acclaimed MIXED REALITY (produced by Don Dixon), which is highlighted by such singles/videos as "Break," "Face The Dark" and "Wonder." The band's blend of introspective lyrics, ringing guitars and finely etched melodies is as strong as ever throughout the album.

Read a lighthearted Q&A with the GIN BLOSSOMS about life on the road here

Catch GIN BLOSSOMS' "New Miserable Experience Live" in these cities:

*presented by KPNT

Prior to the upcoming first-ever OZZFEST New Year's Eve celebration, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy® Award-winning singer and songwriter OZZY OSBOURNE sat down to talk about the festival created in his name.

Q: How you do feel about working through the holidays?

OZZY: "I'VE ALWAYS WANTED TO WORK THROUGH CHRISTMAS--IT'S A GOOD START TO THE NEW YEAR. OZZFEST AT THE FORUM, NEW YEAR'S EVE, WITH US, TWO STAGES WITH MANSON, ROB ZOMBIE, ZAKK SABBATH, ICE T, A BUNCH OF DIFFERENT PEOPLE."

Q: This year's line-up features a lot of Ozzfest alumni.

OZZY: "YEAH, THAT'S THE BEAUTY OF IT, IT'S KIND OF LIKE THE ALL-STARS OF OZZFEST. THAT'S ONE THING I'M REALLY PROUD OF BECAUSE OF HOW THIS ALL STARTED. MANY YEARS AGO WHEN WE TRIED TO GO ON LOLLAPALOOZA AND THEY SAID WE DON'T HAVE ENOUGH SPACE FOR OZZY AND THIS KIND OF MUSIC. SO, WE TOOK A CHANCE AND DID IT ALL OUR OWN AND IT TOOK OFF. AND HERE WE ARE, TWENTY-ONE YEARS LATER. MY GOD."

Q: There seems to be a real camaraderie among the hard rock world.

OZZY: "YOU KNOW PEOPLE LOOK AT HEAVY METAL GUYS AND THEY THINK 'OH, THEY'RE BAD PEOPLE.' BUT WE'RE REALLY NOT. I MEAN, IF SOMETHING BAD HAPPENS, I'LL GET PHONE CALLS 'ARE YOU OKAY? DO YOU NEED ANY HELP?' THIS GOES BACK YEARS TO EVEN WHEN RANDY GOT KILLED. I RECENTLY CONTACTED JONATHAN [DAVIS] AFTER HIS WIFE PASSED AWAY, IT MEANS A LOT TO SUPPORT EACH OTHER."

Q: Let's talk a little bit about Zakk and what it's like having him back out with you. On OZZFEST, he'll be pulling double-duty, performing on the second stage with Zakk Sabbath and then with you for the final set of the night.

OZZY: "IT'S GOOD TO HAVE HIM BACK. ZAKK'S LIKE A MEMBER OF MY FAMILY AND IT'S A JOY TO WORK WITH HIM NOW THAT WE'RE BOTH SOBER. YOU KNOW, HE'S THE LONGEST PLAYER--GUITAR PLAYER--I'VE EVER HAD BOTH WITH SABBATH AND MY SOLO GIG.'

Q: What are you looking forward to with Ozzfest this year?

OZZY: "I WANNA GIVE THEM A GREAT SHOW, I WANNA HAVE FUN. I MEAN, I'M BRINGING THE NEW YEAR IN WITH A BIG BANG!"

Q: And you'll be onstage when the New Year rings in?

OZZY: "YEAH. I GOT TO TIME IT, BECAUSE WHEN YOU REHEARSE, YOU KNOW, I'LL PLAY THROUGH SONGS. BUT THEN WHEN YOU GO ON STAGE, YOU START TO JUST GO WITH IT. WE'VE GOT TO TIME IT SO WE CAN STOP FOR THE COUNTDOWN."

Set for Monday, December 31 at The Forum in Los Angeles, OZZFEST will kick off 10 hours of live music at 2:30 PM with sets from Zakk Sabbath, Devildriver and Wednesday 13 on the outdoor stage. Everything shifts indoors at 6:00 PM, where OZZFEST alumni Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson, and Jonathan Davis (of Korn) and Body Count featuring Ice-T (in their OZZFEST debut) will take the stage. The night will conclude with a performance from festival namesake OZZY OSBOURNE, who will count down to the new year!

Tickets for the Live Nation-produced OZZFEST 2018 are on sale now here.

Special holiday ticket prices runs from Friday, December 14 at 10:00 AM (PT) through Sunday, December 16 at 10:00 PM (PT), with a limited number of tickets available at the New Year's Eve price of $20.19.

The OZZFEST line-up is as follows:

OZZY OSBOURNE

ROB ZOMBIE

MARILYN MANSON

JONATHAN DAVIS (of Korn)

BODY COUNT featuring Ice-T

ZAKK SABBATH

DEVILDRIVER

Two of the three remaining Certified Guitar Players (an honor bestowed by Chet Atkins)--TOMMY EMMANUEL and JOHN KNOWLES--will release their collaborative instrumental album HEART SONGS on Friday, January 11 via CGP Sounds/Thirty Tigers. The twosome also just launched their tour this past Tuesday night (January 8) in San Francisco, a coast-to-coast swing with multiple two-night engagements set for New York, Boston, Alexandria (VA), Minneapolis, Atlanta, and Franklin (TN). The tour wraps February 26 in Nashville at the Grand Ole Opry. Tickets for all shows are on sale now. Click here for more details.

HEART SONGS spotlights the players' proficient ability to capture and radiate emotion through their instruments with special arrangements of "Cold, Cold Heart," the album's lead-off single written by Hank Williams; "Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel)" written by Billy Joel; and "I Can Let Go Now" written by Michael McDonald, among other songs. Elmore Magazine just weighed in with a rave review, noting:

"The combination of these artists' sensibilities, their careful listening to each other, along with the complimentary tonalities of a steel string and classical guitar carry this set through a variety of affairs of not just the heart, but the mysteries that move it."

--Ken Spooner, Elmore Magazine, Rating: 98 out of 100

Click here to watch their rendition of The Bee Gees hit "How Deep Is Your Love," initially premiered at Parade Magazine (12/13/18).

EMMANUEL, twice voted Best Acoustic Guitarist by readers of Guitar Player magazine and who's been honored as a Member of the Order of Australia and KNOWLES, a Grammy winner and member of the National Thumb Picker's Hall of Fame, know how to get to the core of a song and accentuate its finest qualities.

The 14-track HEART SONGS, recorded at EastWest Studios in Los Angeles, intertwines thoughtful arrangements of songs from other artists, a classic Broadway musical like West Side Story, their own compositions and live performances. In November, Guitar Player premiered the album's lead single, "Cold, Cold Heart" while Acoustic Guitar magazine premiered "Walkin' My Baby Back Home" and noted that "...it's no surprise that both guitarists are on the top of their games throughout Heart Songs." (11/29/18)

In other news, KNOWLES has also been added to TOMMY EMMANUEL's June Guitar Camp in Vail, CO. More information on the camp can be found here.

HEART SONGS Track Listing:

"Cold, Cold Heart" (written by Hank Williams)

"How Deep Is Your Love" (written by The Bee Gees)

"I Can't Stop Loving You" (written by Don Gibson)

"Somewhere" (written by Leonard Bernstein from West Side Story)

"I Can Let Go Now" (written by Michael McDonald)

"Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel)" (written by Billy Joel)

"After Paris" (written by John Knowles)

"Walkin' My Baby Back Home" (written by Roy Turk and Fred Ahlert)

"I Can't Make You Love Me" (written by Allen Shamblin and Michael Reid)

"Where Is Love" (written by Lionel Bart for Oliver!)

"He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" (written by Bobby Russell and Bobby Scott)

"Eva Waits" (written by Tommy Emmanuel)

"Turning Home (Live)"

"How Deep Is Your Love (Live)"

Catch Tommy Emmanuel and John Knowles on tour:

THE VEGABONDS take viewers on the road with them in the video for the single "Best I Can" from their newly released album V (Blue Élan Records, 1/18/19). View the video here that was premiered this past Friday (1/25) at Pop Matters whose writer Michael Bialas noted that "...the album fires on all cylinders with a combustible combination of tub-thumpin' alt-country, searing rock riffs and robust but heartfelt lyrics that will help ease the pain."

For the urgent and fiery song, the Nashville-based alternative southern rock band-- fronted by lead vocalist and songwriter Daniel Allen, with Richard Forehand (lead guitar/vocals), Paul Bruens (bass), Beau Cooper (keys/vocals), and Bryan Harris (drums) rounding out the quintet--joined forces with director Adam Porter, whose credits include Jimmy Eat World's video for "I Will Steal You Back." He engagingly captures the band-now celebrating a decade of making music together with over 1,000 live shows--onstage and behind the scenes in Charlotte, Augusta, Birmingham, Atlanta, Nashville, Richmond, DC, and New York.

"We wanted to give you an all access, behind the scenes look at our fast paced life on the road," says frontman Daniel Allen. "The travel, the food, the downtime, our badass fans, and most importantly the Rock n Roll! This video, that our very talented buddy Adam Porter captured, has it all. We hope to see you on Vegabonds tour very soon."

The song "Best I Can," says Daniel, is "about self-realization and being okay with who you are. It's about pushing limits, loving hard, and never backing down when the odds are against you. Everyone I know lives this song every day."

He further explains that "Best I Can" was "written in a hustle mindset. It's about making goals and pushing through until you achieve them. We started our journey as a band in the midst of a national recession in 2009 and work was sometimes hard to find. That's where the line 'I ain't scared of the work, I'm scared when the work ain't there' came from. We've always had big aspirations for the evolution of our band and where we want to go. We also know it takes some serious work ethic to get there. Everyone wants a purpose in life and something that makes us feel whole, and this song embodies the struggle we sometimes face on that road to fulfillment."

Upon its January 4th release, "Best I Can" was added to four playlists at Spotify ("All New Rock" in the U.S. plus three international playlists) where the group has 60,000 monthly listeners and amassed over four million total Spotify streams. V's first three singles--"I Ain't Having It," "Everything I Need" and "Partyin' With Strangers"--currently total over 265,000 Spotify streams.

V highlights the best of THE VEGABONDS' musicianship, vocals, lyrics and collective sound, illustrating their contagious blend of Americana, country, and rock influences. The album was produced by Tom Tapley, who did the same honors for the band's critically acclaimed album What We're Made Of and the "Long Haired Country Boy" single, in addition to producing albums for such diverse artists as Blackberry Smoke, Sugarland, Tyler Farr and Mastodon.

THE VEGABONDS have added more dates to their "Southbound & Down" tour which launched January 10 (*see the in-progress dates below).

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy®-winning singer and songwriter OZZY OSBOURNE has been forced to postpone the entire UK and European leg of his "NO MORE TOURS 2" tour on doctors' orders.

This follows yesterday's (January 28) announcement that OSBOURNE was postponing the first four dates of the tour because of the flu. After seeing his physician again, OSBOURNE has been diagnosed with a severe upper-respiratory infection which the doctor feels could develop into pneumonia given the physicality of the live performances and an extensive travel schedule throughout Europe in harsh winter conditions.

Statement from Ozzy

"I'm completely devastated for having to postpone the European leg of my tour. It just seems that since October everything I touch has turned to shit. First the staph infection in my thumb and now coming down with the flu and bronchitis. I want to apologize to all of my fans who have been so loyal over the years, my band, my crew and to Judas Priest for letting you all down. However, I promise the tour with Judas Priest will be completed. It's being rescheduled right now to start in September.   Again, I apologize to everyone. God Bless. Love you all, Ozzy."

The postponed shows are as follows:

UK & EUROPE (with Judas Priest)

Concert-goers should hold on to their tickets, as they will be honored for the rescheduled dates (details of which will be announced in the coming months). Refunds are also available at point of purchase.

 OZZY OSBOURNE'S "NO MORE TOURS 2" tour resumes on Sunday, March 9 in Australia. Shows will follow in New Zealand and Japan before a two-month North American leg.

 Australia, New Zealand & Japan

 North America (with Megadeth)

 DATE                    CITY                              VENUE

Live music's premier hologram production company Eyellusion has announced that a who's who of ZAPPA fan favorite musicians will support "The Bizarre World Of Frank Zappa" hologram tour which will make its debut this April in the U.S. The nine U.S. shows kick off Friday, April 19, with seven European shows in May to follow. Additional dates will be announced in the coming months. Tickets for the U.S. shows go on sale Friday, February 15at 10:00 AM (ET) at all major ticketing outlets, with a special VIP pre-sale (details here) launching on Wednesday, February 13.

In 1974, FRANK ZAPPA transformed his Los Angeles rehearsal space into a sound stage and cranked out some unbelievable performances seen and heard only by the camera operators in the room. The audio from these performances--locked away in the ZAPPA vaults for 44 years--will serve as the basis for what will be the world's most ambitious hologram tour to date. The "can't miss" concert spectacle is being produced in close cooperation with the ZAPPA FAMILY TRUST.

The "Bizarre World of Frank Zappa" hologram tour band is comprised of former ZAPPA bandmates for this monumental series of shows. The touring unit boasts guitarists Ray White and Mike Keneally, bassist Scott Thunes, multi-instrumentalist Robert Martin, percussionist Ed Mann, and drummer and ZAPPA archivist Joe "Vaultmeister" Travers.

"As a futurist, and hologram enthusiast, Frank fearlessly broke through boundary after boundary as an artist and in honouring his indomitable spirit, we're about to do it again, 25 years after his passing," said Ahmet Zappa, EVP of business development for Eyellusion and co-trustee of the ZAPPA FAMILY TRUST.

"We're excited to world premiere a handful of Frank Zappa compositions; these mind-melting concerts we're putting together celebrate the music, often surreal imagery and humour synonymous with Frank. We will be pushing the limits of what anyone has seen holographically on stage before in a live venue. Circumstances, objects, places and subject matter from Frank's songs and imagination will be brought to life for the first time on stage. We are anthropomorphizing Frank's music utilizing various visual techniques, art styles, classic imagery from his album artwork and characters from his songs, culminating in one extremely bizarre, live music experience.

"My father and I actively discussed 3D and 'holography' and it was a concept he actively engaged in. He actually devoted half a chapter of his The Real Frank Zappa Book to this subject. This is a love letter and a journey celebrating the genius artistry of Frank Zappa. On a personal note, I feel like I am finishing something my father started years ago. And let's not forget, Frank himself will be rocking his fans, alongside his bandmates like nobody's business."

 The Bizarre World Of Frank Zappa U.S. dates are as follows:

 The European shows are as follows:

HEART--ANN and NANCY WILSON--will return to the road in 2019 for the first time in three years with their massive "Love Alive" cross-country summer tour. Produced by Live Nation, the expansive 39-city outing by the trend-setting, multiple-platinum Rock & Roll Hall of Fame legends kicks off Tuesday, July 9 at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in St. Louis, MO and will make stops in Chicago, Atlanta, Houston, Denver and more, before wrapping September 9 at the famous Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, CA.

HEART is excited to be joined by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Sheryl Crow and Brandi Carlile on the road with them this summer. Along with the stellar line-up, also appearing are Elle King and Lucie Silvas. See full itinerary and details below for a breakdown of which shows these artists will be appearing on with HEART.

Tickets go on sale to the general public beginning Friday, February 15 at 10:00 AM local time at LiveNation.com.* Citi is the official presale credit card for the tour. As such, Citi cardmembers will have access to purchase presale tickets beginning Wednesday, February 13 at 10:00 AM local time until Thursday, February 14 at 10:00 PM local time through Citi's Private Pass program. For complete presale details visit www.citiprivatepass.com. *Toronto on sale starting at 9:00 AM. local time, St. Louis on sale starting at 11:00 AM local time.

HEART will partner with REVERB for this tour, to reduce the environmental footprint of the events while also engaging fans in local and national causes each night in the concourse. For more information, visit REVERB.org

tour dates:

TOMMMY EMMANUEL is a lot of things: an esteemed Grammy-nominated guitarist, composer and performer whose must-see shows combine virtuosity with his engaging storytelling wit. He's a prolific recording artist, has been twice voted Best Acoustic Guitarist by readers of Guitar Player magazine and honored as a Member of the Order of Australia. He's also a road warrior and a modern medicine man.

EMMANUEL has just announced a new array of U.S. headline tour dates starting July 15, for which he'll be joined by different artists along the tour route such as Jorma Kaukonen, Mike Dawes and Joe Robinson (see itinerary below with a breakdown of which shows these artists will be appearing with EMMANUEL). Tickets go on sale this Friday, March 1: https://tommyemmanuel.com/tours/

The announcement of these dates come on the heels of the conclusion of the U.S. tour by EMMANUEL and JOHN KNOWLES, two of the three remaining Certified Guitar Players (an honor bestowed by Chet Atkins). The sold-out coast-to-coast swing was in support of the acclaimed HEART SONGS, their collaborative instrumental album released January 11 via CGP Sounds/Thirty Tigers. HEART SONGS--which peaked at #2 on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart--spotlights the players' proficient ability to capture and radiate emotion through their instruments with special arrangements of "Cold, Cold Heart," the album's lead-off single written by Hank Williams; "Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel)" written by Billy Joel; and the Bee Gees' "How Deep Is Your Love," which has over 5 million views on YouTube. View it here. While in NYC in January for two sold-out shows at City Winery, the twosome took time out to do live sessions with Paste and Relix.

In 2018, EMMANUEL earned the #1 "Bluegrass Album" on the Billboard charts with his ACCOMPLICE ONE collaborations album, released January 19 via CGP Sounds and distributed by Thirty Tigers. The album also debuted in Top 5 on Billboard's "Heatseekers Albums," Top 15 on "Independent Albums" and Top 20 on the "Americana/Folk" chart alongside its #1 debut on the iTunes "Jazz Albums" chart. Cowboys & Indians premiered the video for "Deep River Blues," his collaboration with Jason Isbell. The song is a stirring interpretation of the country blues classic by the late Doc Watson. Watch the video, directed and edited by Joshua Britt and Neilson Hubbard, here. It features EMMANUEL, with muddied hands, finger-picking his acoustic guitar by a small creek in the backwoods of Nolensville, TN and celebrating the Watson's pioneering guitar style.

The 16-track collaborative album, a mix of new takes on indelible classics and brand new originals from TOMMY and his collaborators, also achieved a #10 debut on Americana Music Association's "Top 40 Albums" chart while "Looking Forward To The Past" (feat Rodney Crowell) and "Borderline" (feat Amanda Shires) are both on Americana Music Association's "Top 40 Singles" chart (all monitored by CDX Traction). The album features guest artists such as Jason Isbell, Mark Knopfler, Rodney Crowell, Amanda Shires, Jerry Douglas, J.D. Simo, Ricky Skaggs, David Grisman and more.

The tour dates are:

OHANA--the annual three-day festival curated by Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder--will once again bring its mix of powerful headlining sets, standout collaborations and performances from emerging talent to the beautiful Doheny State Beach in Dana Point, CA.

Set for Friday, September 27-Sunday, September 29, this year's OHANA will be led by performances from the Strokes, Eddie Vedder, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Tash Sultana, Incubus, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats and more than 25 acts throughout the three-day weekend of music (full line-up is below). Tickets for this year's OHANA go on sale Friday, March 8 at 10:00 AM www.OhanaFest.com.

Now in its fourth consecutive year, OHANA has become known for its unexpected collaborations.  Last year (2018), Vedder showed up throughout the festival joining the John Doe Folk Trio (X's "The New World") on Friday, Johnny Marr (The Smiths' "There Is a Light That Never Goes Out") on Saturday and closing out the weekend by appearing with Mumford & Sons on Sunday for a rocking version of Bob Dylan's "All Along the Watchtower."  In addition, during his Saturday headlining set, Vedder was joined by Liz Phair on Pearl Jam's "Better Man"; later in the set he was accompanied musically and vocally by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' Scott Thurston on three songs ("Wildflowers," "Room At The Top," and "I Won't Back Down") in tribute to his friend.

As VEDDER explained in a Q&A in advance of last year's event, "It's been a true honor to work with the community and organizers to create a stimulating vibe and uplifting atmosphere for the great crowds and incredible musicians who come out to play in the park.  To have the Pixies, X, Mudhoney, Jack Johnson, etc., etc, etc. play your festival has been so satisfying.  Far beyond our initial vision for it all.

"Seeing Fiona Apple play a truly joyful set in the sun, I know I'll never forget that.  Being there while Lana Del Rey and Chan Marshall (Cat Power), hung out for the first time.  (Lana, who is singing on Cat Power's new single.  When you get to witness that and know you've had a small part in that, there's definitely a healthy sense of pride you can glean from that.

"Practicing a song backstage with Elvis Costello.  Another highlight. When he starts singing from the chair across from you, you're hit with the realization that he is equipped with his own personal P.A. system in his throat.  Perfectly tuned and a voice that's like no other.  It's Elvis!"

The OHANA 2019 line-up (March 4) is as follows: 

The Strokes, Eddie Vedder, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Tash Sultana, Incubus, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, LP, Glen Hansard, Jenny Lewis, Devendra Banhart, Donavon Frankenreiter, Lukas Nelson & The Promise Of The Real, Benjamin Booker, Fontaines D.C., Madison Ryann Ward, Jacob Banks, Las Cafeteras, White Reaper, Mudhoney, Sunflower Bean, Poolside, Dustin Kensrue, Mt. Joy, The Messthetics, Laura Jane Grace and the Devouring Mothers, Lewis Capaldi, Jesse Jo Stark, Paul Cauthen, Jack Irons, Henry Jamison, L.A. Witch, Erin Rae, Jonny Roundhouse, John Craigie, and Gretta Ray.

Additional details about OHANA can be found at www.ohanafest.com.  A portion of the proceeds from OHANA will benefit the San Onofre Parks Foundation and the Doheny State Beach Interpretive Association (DSBIA). A full list of OHANA participating charities is as follows: California Department of Parks and Recreation; California Coastal Commission; Doheny State Beach Interpretive Association; Drop in the Bucket; Parley for the Oceans; Rob Machado Foundation; San Onofre Parks; SHACC - Surfing Heritage & Culture Center; Sea Legacy; Surfrider Foundation, South OC Chapter; Waves for Water; WSL PURE; and Wyland Foundation.

OHANA is a Live Nation event. OHANA's 2019 sponsors include Kona Brewing Co., Toyota Mirai, Bai Beverages, Zippo Lighters, Maui Jim, Sambazon, Kind Snacks, Hydroflask, Tito's Handmade Vodka, Bulleit Frontier Whiskey, Aperol Spritz, Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, Angry Orchard, JaM Cellars, Truly Spiked Seltzer and Mike's HARDER.

From his groundbreaking debut Worlds to his "Shelter" collaboration with Madeon and his early 2000s love letter as Virtual Self, PORTER ROBINSON has proven himself to be one of the most dynamic artists in the electronic genre right now.  On Saturday, June 15, he will unveil his next endeavor - PORTER ROBINSON'S MULTIVERSE FESTIVAL.  Presented by Goldenvoice, MULTIVERSE will be a one-of-a-kind unique event for his fans set to take place at Middle Harbor Shoreline Park (MHSP) in the Bay Area of Northern California.

Ticket holders can expect a day of performances by artists specially curated by Robinson, with the lineup to be unveiled throughout this week.

Tickets officially go on-sale March 15, with fan and AmEx pre-sales launching March 13 at 10:00am pt.  Fans can sign up for the pre-sale at www.multiversefest.com

A deeply personal journey through textural synth-pop, PORTER ROBINSON's 2014 album Worlds shook the electronic music community to its core and expanded the definition of the genre upon its release.  With more than 500 million streams under his belt, plus 200,000+ in ticket sales for live headline performances & triumphant appearances at Coachella, Outside Lands and more, he is one of the most in-demand artists in electronic music.

Centrally located in the Bay Area, Middle Harbor Shoreline Park (MHSP) is a 38-acre shoreline park built and operated by the Port of Oakland for the community, with more than two miles of pathways encircling Middle Harbor Basin. The planning and design of this park was done with extensive community involvement and provides unprecedented access to the shoreline, with associated views of the bay, natural habitats and maritime activity.

Follow these channels closely for the most up to date information regarding PORTER ROBINSON'S MULTIVERSE FESTIVAL:

https://www.multiversefest.com

https://instagram.com/multiversefest

https://twitter.com/multiversefest

https://www.facebook.com/multiversefest

Seminal rock bands +LIVE+ and BUSH are joining forces for The ALT-IMATE Tour, a high-powered co-headline summer run that will see these two iconic acts celebrating the 25th anniversary of their respective landmark albums Throwing Copper and Sixteen Stone. Produced by Live Nation, this hits-packed road show will hit arenas and outdoor amphitheaters in 33 cities across the country, kicking off June 6th in Mashantucket, CT with stops in Boston, Los Angeles, Atlanta and more before wrapping September 8th in Rochester, MI at Meadow Brook Amphitheatre.

"We are thrilled to be touring this summer with LIVE," says BUSH frontman Gavin Rossdale. "The wealth and depth of songs from both bands should provide a great night of music. Looking forward to seeing you all this summer."

"Bush is a great band and Gavin is a super passionate singer and performer.  I'm really looking forward to spending the summer with them," said +LIVE+ frontman Ed Kowalczyk. "I know the fans are going to get one hell of a show."

Released in 1994 and fueled by blockbuster No. 1 singles "Lightning Crashes," "Selling The Drama," "Glycerine," "Comedown" and "Machinehead," breakthrough albums Throwing Copper and Sixteen Stone sold more than 20 million albums combined. Both were spotlighted on Rolling Stone's list, "1994: The 40 Best Records From Mainstream Alternative's Greatest Year," and remain timeless favorites, thanks to radio staples that include "Everything Zen," "Little Things," "I Alone" and "All Over You."

"It's an amazing feeling to know that these songs still resonate so profoundly with people," says Kowalczyk. "And I still totally get off on celebrating this music with them. With Throwing Copper, we were taking on big things with a big sound.  Love, truth, birth, death, philosophy, religion, spirituality...we were asking the perennial questions and poking around for answers with this massive and dynamic sound. It attracted people from all over the world. We were inviting them to imagine that rock and roll could be a valid forum for exploring these types of things...we built it and they came."

"Sixteen Stone propelled us onto the musical landscape," says Rossdale. "Those songs have found a way into the soundtrack of people's lives and that is the highest compliment available. We've continued to make music that resonates with people."

Tickets go on sale to the general public beginning Friday, March 15th at 10 AM local time at LiveNation.com. Citi is the official presale credit card for the tour. As such, Citi cardmembers will have access to purchase presale tickets beginning Tuesday, March 12th at 10 AM local time until Thursday, March 14th at 10 PM local time through Citi's Private Pass program. For complete presale details visit www.citiprivatepass.com. Artist presales are also available now through Thursday, March 14th at 10 PM local time, visit http://bushofficial.com/tour or http://freaks4live.com/home.html.

 +LIVE+ and Bush The ALT-IMATE Tour 2019 Dates:

*not a Live Nation date

+on-sale Wed Mar 13

All revved up and red hot, The STRAY CATS are back.

Brian Setzer (guitar, vocals), Lee Rocker (bass, vocals) and Slim Jim Phantom (drums, vocals)--original founding members of the iconic and acclaimed American rock and roll trio--are celebrating their 40th anniversary in 2019 with a new album and tour (*see tour dates below).

The STRAY CATS have titled the album 40. Marking their first new album in 26 years, it will be released May 24 via Surfdog Records and distributed by BMG (CD, vinyl, digital). The song titles alone--including "Cat Fight (Over A Dog Like Me)," "Rock It Off," "Mean Pickin' Mama" and "Devil Train"--instantly let listeners know they're in for a non-stop rocking time.

Watch the band and album producer Peter Collins in the studio discussing the making of the album here.

The first instant grat track, "Cat Fight (Over A Dog Like Me)," is available now with a pre-order of the album.  The song is also streaming on Spotify.  An exclusive indie-store edition of the album--colored vinyl, with a double-sided 24x12 poster--will arrive on May 24: http://smarturl.it/StrayCats

In addition, The STRAY CATS are releasing an exclusive 12" picture disc with three songs--"Cat Fight (Over A Dog Like Me), "When Nothing's Going Right" and "Rock It Off"--on April 13, Record Store Day.

The STRAY CATS begin their select U.S. dates on August 3 on the heels of June and July overseas shows. Tickets for the shows go on sale Friday, March 8 at 10:00 AM (local time).

The STRAY CATS recorded 40 at Blackbird Studios in Nashville in late 2018 following their first North American shows in 10 years, with four concerts including sold-out headlining shows in Las Vegas and the Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa, CA before wildly enthusiastic audiences. Still buzzing from the thrill of playing together again and the crowd response, they went into the studio with producer Peter Collins (Rush, Bon Jovi, The Brian Setzer Orchestra) and engineer Vance Powell (Jack White, Chris Stapleton, Arctic Monkeys). There are a dozen original songs that comprise the album.

Here's what the guys have to say:

Brian Setzer: "You have to understand how unique the Stray Cats are. It's me playing an old hollow body guitar, Slim Jim playing two or three drums, and Lee Rocker slapping a stand-up acoustic bass. I get to write new songs and then play them with my buddies. Somehow we created a new and exciting sound with this simple idea. And you know what? A lot of people agree!"

Lee Rocker: "This new album really feels like the first record we did, it's really natural and comfortable. For the recording, we went live--like doing a gig, we recorded in a real, organic way. We were all in one room standing next to each other recording live, with the amps turned up to 10, it captured the undefinable things that happen when a band is great, it captured the magic that takes place and an undefined spark."

Slim Jim Phantom: "We're very, very focused when we get into the studio, it didn't feel like a long time had passed since we had done this, it felt very natural and familiar. We were all in a row with everyone watching each other, so it felt like a gig in the set-up. We really embraced that a little bit for the album, it's like an old way of making records. The modern is meeting the vintage, which has always been our inspiration."

 '40' Tracklisting

Cat Fight (Over A Dog Like Me)

Rock It Off

I've Got Love If You Want It

Cry Danger

I Attract Trouble

Three Time's A Charm

That's Messed Up

When Nothing's Going Right

Desperado

Mean Pickin' Mama

I'll Be Looking Out For You

Devil Train

*Note: italicized dates will be on sale at a later date (TBD)

Today, March 11, 2019 - 311 and their fans celebrate 311 DAY with 3 major happenings. This evening, 311 premieres their feature film Enlarged to Show Detail 3 (ETSD 3) for one-night-only in hundreds of theaters nationwide.  In addition, alternative rock mainstays, 311 revealed details for a 34 date summer tour of amphitheaters co-headlined with Dirty Heads along with special guests The Interrupters and support from Dreamers, Bikini Trill and more. Also announced today, 311's new album pre-order launched for digital, cd, vinyl and autographed options, plus each order gets a ticket code for summer tour pre-sale tickets and VIP packages (perks include early entry, meet-n-greets, stage viewings, and autographed goods). All info at 311.com

Global event cinema distributor Traflagar Releasing unveils ETSD3, the 90-minute film in cinemas across the country. The documentary largely focuses on the band's relationship with fans and its unbelievable community, intercut with high-energy live show moments and behind-the-scenes vignettes. Not only does it stand out as a must-see for diehards, but for music aficionados alike. For ticket info, visit 311inCinemas.com

Hitting amphitheaters coast-to-coast, 311's summer tour kicks off July 2, rolls through major markets across the country, and concludes on August 20. Rounding out a blockbuster bill, 311 will be joined by Dirty Heads with special guests on select dates The Interrupters (with their top #3 alternative hit single "She's Kerosene"), Dreamers, Bikini Trill and more.

311 hosts a pre-sale beginning March 19 at 10am local time. A Citi Presale follows at 12pm local time on Tuesday, March 19. Meanwhile, Ticketmaster and LiveNation pre-sales launch March 21 at 10am. General On-Sale begins Friday. March 22 at 10am local time. Check out the full confirmed itinerary below.   Tickets and VIP packages will be Available HERE

311 Day happens hot on the heels of 311's recently completed sixth sold out 311 Caribbean Cruise, hosting 3,000 fans from all 50 states and nine countries on a musical trek from Tampa to Harvest Caye, Belize and Costa Maya, Mexico.

311 and Dirty Heads have partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 from every ticket will go to the organizations bringing dignity, equity and access to communities who need it. www.plus1.org

Tour dates are as follows:

Iconic guitarist, songwriter, vocalist and three-time Grammy Award-winner BRIAN SETZER will be doing double duty this summer, touring with The STRAY CATS as well kicking off his 2019 "ROCKABILLY RIOT!" Summer Tour.

The U.S. "ROCKABILLY RIOT!" dates begin August 5 in Lancaster, PA and wrap August 30 in Henderson, NV (see the full itinerary below). Tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, March 29 at 10:00 AM, local time. View the tour trailer here.

Pre-sale schedule as follows: 

Fanclub Presale: Tuesday, March 26 at 10:00 AM, local time through Thursday, March 28 at 10:00 AM local. Be the first to get tickets by signing up for Brian's fan club here.

Local Presale: Thursday, March 28 at 10:00 AM through 10:00 PM local time

SETZER's rockin' style and guitar assault always leave audiences smiling, and his red hot compadres are Noah Levy on drums, Kevin McKendree on piano/guitar and Mark Winchester on bass. They'll be jumping into the most electrifying songs from Brian's 40-year career as a solo artist and as a Stray Cat. Highlights will include "Let's Shake," "Ignition" and "Nothing Is A Sure Thing," along with such Stray Cats gem as "Rock This Town," "Rumble In Brighton" and "Stray Cat Strut."

"When you look up rockabilly in the dictionary there is a picture of Mark Winchester," notes SETZER. "He grew up slapping the bass and is in a class of his own.  The relationship with the drummer and the bass player in rockabilly is very unique. The slap bass is a rhythmic sounding instrument, so the drummer has to be very in time with him in order not to sound sloppy. Noah Levy is a very on-the-beat solid drummer, whereas me, as a guitar player, I push everything while they hold it all in place.  And when you're talking about the great rockabilly piano players, it's a very short list, and Kevin McKendree is on it. And he also plays guitar incredibly well. We all just complement each other."

Asked what he'd like to overhear fans saying after a gig, SETZER says: "I would love to hear, 'You know, that Rockabilly Riot squad has all the energy and great things I like about the original rockabilly sound, yet they're a modern band making this music sound new."

In late 2016, SETZER released his live Blu-Ray/CD package, BRIAN SETZER'S ROCKABILLY RIOT: OSAKA ROCKA! -- LIVE IN JAPAN, a sizzling rockabilly album from start to finish that highlights the same band. More information on the Blu-Ray/CD can be found here.

Meanwhile with summer BBQs around the corner, fans might want to spice things up with Brian Setzer's Rockabilly Rub. Available now, the all original recipe rub features Brian's custom blend of spices and can be purchased here.

U.S. DATES FOR THE "ROCKABILLY RIOT!" 2019 SUMMER TOUR:

RICKIE LEE JONES is that rare musician who has transcended the singer/songwriter mantle by incorporating different radio genres from the get-go and she continues that tradition on the forthcoming album KICKS, her newest collection of songs from the great American songbook. Due out June 7, the album spans two decades (50s-70s) of pop, rock and jazz, presenting her unique and sophisticated interpretations of these songs.

Miss Jones' own label, OSOD (other side of desire), will release KICKS with Thirty Tigers distributing. The past decade has seen her team up with manager Ron Stone (Nirvana, Bonnie Raitt, among others) and her team is innovating a new fund-raising campaign to promote this project. A pre order of the self-released album is available here, along with a variety of official KICKS merchandise including t-shirts, posters, totes and other items.

It is fitting that one of the American treasures of songwriters should be comfortable with this diverse collection of the great songwriters of the 20th century--she is one of them. On KICKS, she brings emotion to sleeper album tracks like "My Fathers Gun"and her tongue-in-cheek humor to songs like "Houston." The album will be previewed by the infectious, insistent track of hope "Lonely People," which arrives at radio April 19; it was a Top Five Billboard hit in 1974, originally recorded by America. The song will be available as an instant grat track that same day with the purchase of the pre-release of the album.

Weaving the connection between 70's rock and 50's jazz was no leap for JONES. "It is all part of what I heard growing up," says JONES. "The radio played everything! 1960's AM radio was the primordial zone for our musical life today. As a kid I heard R&B, country, rock, and the most sophisticated singer-songwriters of the day forming their genre.Radio was a college education for a budding musician because these songs are all playing on my internal radio all the time, it's not a stretch for me to put them together on an LP. Really, I just love to sing."

KICKS was created entirely in New Orleans, using local musicians, mixers and studios. Produced by RICKIE LEE JONES with her band-mate, vibraphonist Mike Dillion, it features 10 songs of a highly infectious nature. Check out "Nagasaki," her traditional jazz offering of tight three-part harmonies, and "Bad Company," where JONES cuts loose on electric guitar.

The album cover, by artist Peregrine Honig, is a super-hero woman in boxing gloves. Sound like anyone we know? RICKIE LEE JONES, superhero, with a super weapon smile! "In times like these, "Miss Jones smiles, "a smile can be subversive. Here is Rickie Lee's musical smile."

The KICKS track listing is as follows:

"Bad Company" (Bad Company, 1974)

"My Fathers Gun" (Elton John, 1970)

"Lonely People" (America, 1974)

"Houston" (Sanford Clark, 1964; made famous by Dean Martin, 1965)

"You're Nobody 'Til Somebody Loves You" (Russ Morgan, 1944; made famous by Dean Martin, 1960/1964)

"Nagasaki" (Ipana Troubadours, 1928; most famous by Benny Goodman Quartet, 1952)

"Mack The Knife" (Louis Armstrong, 1956; made famous by Bobby Darin, 1958)

"Quicksilver Girl" (Steve Miller Band, 1968)

"End Of The World" (Skeeter Davis, 1962)

 "Cry" (Ruth Casey, 1951; made famous by Johnnie Ray and the Four Lads, 1951)

In support of the album, RICKIE LEE JONES will perform two shows in Japan before a run of U.S. dates. Her initial 2019 tour dates are as follows:

Following the tremendous reception to his Instagram video posted earlier this week announcing his return to the road (over 300,000 views in less than 24 hours), world-renowned electronic artist deadmau5 is pleased to formally announce details of his North American 'cube v3 tour' for this fall.

Produced by Live Nation, the 16-city tour will kick off September 12 in Dallas and will see deadmau5 bringing his brand new cubev3 production to major markets across the continent. His fourth major North American tour with the cube will find him landing in Austin, San Francisco, Phoenix, Chicago, San Jose, Seattle and more. Los Angeles has deadmau5 returning to Hollywood's legendary Palladium where he first broke records of most continuous sold-out shows in a row in 2011. Confirmed dates follow below with more to be announced later.

Tickets go on sale to the general public beginning Friday, April 5 at 10am local time at LiveNation.com. To ensure tickets get in to the hands of fans and not scalpers or bots, the tour has partnered with Ticketmaster's Verified Fan platform. Fans can register now through Monday, April 1 at 10pm ET here for the Verified Fan presale. Registered fans who receive a code will have access to purchase tickets before the general public from Wednesday, April 3 at 10am local time through Thursday, April 4 at 10pm local time.

deadmau5 is on point to debut the new cubev3 production this Saturday, March 30 at Ultra Music Festival. Fans around the globe can tune in at www.ultramusicfestival.com  starting at 10:00pm PT/1:0am ET and watch a live stream of the performance in anticipation of what's to come later this year at his shows.

The original cube debuted at Coachella April 2010, catapulting deadmau5 to become one of the most in-demand live acts in the world, with its follow-up Cube 2.1 arriving in 2017 at the launch of his "lots of shows in a row tour." cubev3 - created by deadmau5 with Chris Schroeder of Chris Schroeder Productions, with technical design by Collyns Stenzel, and video content plus additional programming by deadmau5 - comes to life from Miami with the semitransparent look and deadmau5 custom content. Cubev3 will be the most complex production he has ever presented changing positions from 90 degrees into 45 degrees and rotate 360 degrees with mind bending content from deadmau5 & his custom touch designer system.

The 2019 summer concert calendar has just been lit up with the announcement of YES' North American concert tour, "The Royal Affair Tour." Headlined by prog rock pioneers and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees YES, who triumphed last year with their acclaimed and hugely successful #YES50: Celebrating 50 Years of YES tour, this must-see best-of-British-rock show will also feature Asia with the return of founding member Steve Howe in a special performance, John Lodge of The Moody Blues, and Carl Palmer's ELP Legacy with guest vocals by Arthur Brown. View the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkN5R1Gh7Po

The first set of dates for "The Royal Affair Tour" has been announced. The trek will launch Wednesday, June 12 in Bethlehem, PA and visit cities including Holmdel, NJ; Toronto; Nashville; Hollywood, FL; Phoenix; Las Vegas; and Irvine, CA before wrapping Sunday, July 28 in Saratoga, CA. Most shows go on sale Friday, April 5. More dates will be revealed in the coming weeks. See below for full list of tour dates and go to www.yesworld.com/live for ticketing information.

YES is Steve Howe (guitar -- joined 1970), Alan White (drums since 1972), Geoff Downes (keyboards; first joined in 1980), Jon Davison (vocals since 2011) and Billy Sherwood (guitar/keyboards in the 1990s and the late Chris Squire's choice to take over bass/vocals in 2015), with Jay Schellen on additional drums. See quotes below from YES.

Look for YES to perform songs from throughout their storied career, one of rock music's most prized bodies of work, and their set will honor the memory of YES members Chris Squire and Peter Banks.

Asia will play their signature songs and pay tribute to their late founding member John Wetton. A portion of their set will feature original guitarist Steve Howe in a special performance. Asia will also introduce its new line-up featuring guitarist/lead vocalist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal and bassist Billy Sherwood.

John Lodge's set will encompass his classic hits by Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees The Moody Blues and pay tribute to the band's recently departed member Ray Thomas.

Carl Palmer will honor the memory of his fellow Emerson, Lake and Palmer members Keith Emerson and Greg Lake, with vocals by British vocalist Arthur Brown.

As part of the evening's British theme, there will be Alan White of YES' tribute to John Lennon; White was the drummer on Lennon's solo material including the recording of "Imagine."

Steve Howe: "Yes is delighted to headline this celebration of British music which has been so warmly received in America over the past five decades."

Alan White: "I'm looking forward to joining a number of classic British talents that have delighted so many fans over the past half century."

Geoff Downes: "This is a unique celebration of the British contribution to classic rock over many decades. It will be inspirational to be a part of. And I know it is what John Wetton would have wanted."

The initial dates for "THE ROYAL AFFAIR TOUR" are as follows, with more to be announced soon:

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The STRAY CATS--all revved up and red hot--have released "Rock It Off," a new song and video from their upcoming album 40, out May 24 via Surfdog Records and distributed by BMG (CD, vinyl, digital). The blazing feel-good song, now available as an instant grat track, is spinning at Spotify and other platforms (listen here at Spotify), and the video can be viewed here. The behind-the-scenes video, capturing the band in the Nashville studio where they recorded the album, was premiered yesterday (April 25) at Billboard with a feature story. Noted the publication: "Four decades later, Stray Cats are ready to 'Rock It Off' with the same three basic ingredients they've always used: Setzer's twangy Gretsch guitar, drummer Slim Jim Phantom's elemental thumping and Lee Rocker's expertly slapped upright bass."

Brian Setzer (guitar, vocals), Lee Rocker (bass, vocals) and Slim Jim Phantom (drums, vocals)--original founding members of the iconic and acclaimed American rock and roll trio--are celebrating their 40th anniversary in 2019 with 40, their first new album in 26 years, and a tour that's hitting the U.S. and Europe (*see tour dates below).

The album's song titles alone--including "Cat Fight (Over A Dog Like Me)," "Rock It Off," "Mean Pickin' Mama" and "Devil Train"--instantly let listeners know they're in for a non-stop rocking time. Watch the band and album producer Peter Collins in the studio discussing the making of the album here.

Like "Cat Fight (Over A Dog Like Me)," the album's first instant grat track, "Rock It Off" is available now with a pre-order of the album: http://smarturl.it/StrayCats. "'Rock It Off' may be my favorite track on 40," Slim Jam Phantom says. "When the guitar riff comes in, I stand up a little straighter and imagine a peacock strutting. It's got a shuffle groove that's tailor-made for me to do the bop-bop-a-bop. The video captures the fun and good vibes we all shared while making the whole album." In addition, an exclusive indie-store edition of the album--colored vinyl, with a double-sided 24x12 poster--will arrive on May 24.

The STRAY CATS begin their select U.S. dates presented by SiriusXM on August 3 on the heels of June and July overseas shows. Tickets for the shows are on sale now.  

The STRAY CATS recorded 40 at Blackbird Studios in Nashville in late 2018 following their first North American shows in 10 years, with four concerts including sold-out headlining shows in Las Vegas and the Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa, CA before wildly enthusiastic audiences. Still buzzing from the thrill of playing together again and the crowd response, they went into the studio with producer Peter Collins (Rush, Bon Jovi, The Brian Setzer Orchestra) and engineer Vance Powell (Jack White, Chris Stapleton, Arctic Monkeys). There are a dozen original songs that comprise the album. Read the first press release about the album here, which includes quotes from the band and the track listing.

JOHN LODGE--legendary bass player, songwriter and vocalist of The Moody Blues and recent inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame--is bringing his "10,000 Light Years" solo concert to the "Rock & Romance" Cruise, out of Miami, Feb 15 - 22, 2020. This is a unique opportunity to see JOHN perform his Moody Blues' hits, and some of his solo work, plus a few special treats. "A willingness to experiment with music has been an essential component in the longevity of artists such as Lodge," noted The Express in the UK in a 4/17/19 review of his Cadogan Hall in London.

LODGE will appear with his 10,000 Light Years Band, and together they capture the heart of classic Moody Blues songs he has penned and recorded such as "I'm Just a Singer (in a Rock and Roll Band)," "Gemini Dream," "Ride My Seesaw," "Isn't Life Strange," "Steppin' in a Slide Zone," "Peak Hour," "Evening Time' (the latter two from the Days of Future Passed album), and the never-before-played-live, "Candle of Life."

JOHN will also perform songs from his solo album 10,000 Light Years Ago. This album received critical acclaim, and his song, "In My Mind," was nominated for "Anthem of the Year" in Prog Mag. JOHN will also be performing special treats such as "Saved by the Music" from the Blue Jays album, and "Legend of a Mind" dedicated to the recently departed Moody Blues member, Ray Thomas.  This is a not-to-be-missed show full of beautifully crafted songs and fantastic energy.

Joining JOHN onstage are long term collaborator Alan Hewitt (Music Director and Keyboards) and Billy Ashbaugh (Drums) from the Moody Blues touring band, together with Duffy King (Guitars) and Jason Charboneau (Cello), and the "all-American band sizzled on the solo tracks and Moodies' masterpieces," on their recent tour (North Coast Voice).

During his remarkable 52 years with The Moody Blues, LODGE has sold more than 70 million albums including the groundbreaking Days of Future Passed and has composed many of their biggest hits. The album Seventh Sojourn was number 1 at Billboard for 5 weeks, and LODGE wrote both the singles from this album, the high-energy "I'm Just a Singer (in a Rock and Roll Band)" and the beautiful and ethereal "Isn't Life Strange."

John has received numerous awards including ASCAP (American Society Of Composers & Publishers) and an Ivor Novello for Outstanding Contribution to Music, and he has been voted one of the 10 most influential bass players on the planet. The Moody Blues were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018, and in 2019, John was inducted into the Birmingham Walk of Fame. The Moody Bluescelebrated the 50th Anniversary of their iconic album Days of Future Passed with a hugely successful tour, including a sold-out performance at the Hollywood Bowl, and the release of their live album Days of Future Passed, Live, which reached the top of US DVD charts. The Moodies continue to perform their music to fans across the generations, and were seen performing at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction on HBO and Amazon Prime, featuring two of JOHN's hits, "I'm Just a Singer (in a Rock and Roll Band)," and "Ride My See-Saw."   The summer of 2019 will see John and his band perform in 30 cities across North America, as part of The Royal Affair Tour alongside YES, Asia and Carl Palmer. View the tour trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvpPN4SE9Rk&feature=youtu.be

As a member of The Moody Blues since 1966, JOHN LODGE has spent much of his life touring the world, as part of a 'rock n roll band.' His first solo album titled Natural Avenue was released 40 years ago in 1977 but was never performed live. His second solo album, 10,000 Light Years Ago was released in 2015.His artistry is powerfully underlined on the live album and DVD JOHN LODGE:  LIVE FROM BIRMINGHAM - THE 10,000 LIGHT YEARS TOUR, which was recorded during his first ever solo tour in 2016. Artwork was designed by Roger Dean, and is available as DVD/CD box set, 180g Double Red Vinyl, and download via Amazon and iTunes.

When asked what took him so long to get his own show on the road, JOHN was quick to point out, with a smile, that he has been busy with his "other band."

JOHN will always be a Moody Blue, and never wants to stop, but as he also says, "Music is my life and I can't wait to get on the road with my 10,000 Light Years Band... the venues are smaller and more intimate, but I love live concerts "have bass will travel" that's the gypsy in me.  I am a 'Moody Blue', I always will be, but I love getting the chance to perform songs that I have never performed before, and of course classic Moody Blue songs during these solo shows.  The fans and I have travelled this road a long time and I hope they will continue with me, and also hope new fans will discover and explore along with us."

World-renowned English artist and designer Roger Dean-whose masterful artwork has graced classic album covers and posters, most prominently by YES and Asia-has joined the much-anticipated North American concert tour, "The Royal Affair Tour," as a special guest. Headlined by prog rock pioneers and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees YES, the trek launches Wednesday, June 12 in Bethlehem, PA and wraps Sunday, July 28 in Saratoga, CA. See below for full list of tour dates and go to www.yesworld.com/live for ticketing information. View the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkN5R1Gh7Po.

Read the launch press release here.

At every show on this must-see best-of-British-rock show--also featuring Asia with the return of founding member Steve Howe in a special performance, John Lodge of The Moody Blues, and Carl Palmer's ELP Legacy with guest vocals by Arthur Brown-Roger Dean will be in the venue's reception/foyer area with an exhibition of his artwork. He will also be available to sign merchandise including "The Royal Affair Tour" poster which he created and designed. His work--known for striking other-worldly landscapes--has sold more than one hundred million copies worldwide.

YES, the most enduring, ambitious, and virtuosic progressive band in rock history, is Steve Howe (guitar--joined 1970), Alan White (drums since 1972), Geoff Downes (keyboards; first joined in 1980), Jon Davison (vocals since 2011) and Billy Sherwood (guitar/keyboards in the 1990s and the late Chris Squire's choice to take over bass/vocals in 2015), with Jay Schellen on additional drums.

 "The Royal Affair Tour" commences on what would have been John Wetton's 70th birthday (June 12), so there will be a special celebration of his life at the Bethlehem, PA show. And Alan White's 70th birthday (June 14) will be celebrated YES-style at the Farmingdale, New York show.

 The tour dates for "THE ROYAL AFFAIR TOUR" are as follows:

^On sale TBD

The STRAY CATS will release 40--their first new album in 26 years--this Friday, May 24 on the heels of three singles they've recently issued from the album: "Cat Fight (Over A Dog Like Me)," "Rock It Off" and "Cry Danger," the latter of which was premiered this past Friday at Guitar World. 

Brian Setzer (guitar, vocals), Lee Rocker (bass, vocals) and Slim Jim Phantom (drums, vocals)--original founding members of the iconic and acclaimed American rock and roll trio--are celebrating their 40th anniversary in 2019 with 40 and a tour that's hitting the U.S. and Europe (*see tour dates below). The album is being released by Surfdog Records and distributed by BMG (CD, vinyl, digital), with an exclusive indie-store edition of the album--colored vinyl, with a double-sided 24x12 poster--arriving on May 24. "Cat Fight (Over A Dog Like Me)," "Rock It Off" and "Cry Danger" are available now as instant grat tracks with a pre-order of the album.

The all revved up and red-hot STRAY CATS recorded 40 at Blackbird Studios in Nashville in late 2018 following their first North American shows in 10 years, with four concerts including sold-out headlining shows in Las Vegas and the Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa, CA before wildly enthusiastic audiences. Still buzzing from the thrill of playing together again and the crowd response, they went into the studio with producer Peter Collins (Rush, Bon Jovi, The Brian Setzer Orchestra) and engineer Vance Powell (Jack White, Chris Stapleton, Arctic Monkeys). There are a dozen original songs that comprise the album. Read the first press release about the album here, which includes quotes from the band and the track listing. Watch the band and album producer Peter Collins in the studio discussing the making of the album here.

The STRAY CATS begin their select U.S. dates presented by SiriusXM on August 3 on the heels of June and July overseas shows. Tickets for the shows are on sale now.