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Monday, March 11, 2024

Cruel World Festival '24 news: Simple Minds documentary debut open to festival attendees



















Simple Minds and Cruel World Fest present the first U.S. screening of the band's documentary-film “Everything Is Possible” on March 25 at Brain Dead Studios in Los Angeles, CA. Purchase is exclusive to Cruel World 2024 passholders only.

Tickets are $22 + fees. On sale begins Thurs, March 22 at 12pm PT. Access codes and purchase link will be sent Wed, March 21 to Cruel World 2024 purchasers. Act fast because space will be limited at this intimate event.

Purchase your Cruel World pass by Wed, March 21 at 8am PT to be sent your access code for this documentary event. For passes and festival details, head to https://cruelworldfest.com

Goldenvoice Surf Club to Take Place During Both Coachella Festival Weekends

Goldenvoice, the promoter of Coachella, Stagecoach and more, 
has announced a new daytime event series, Goldenvoice Surf Club, at Palm Springs Surf Club, during both Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival weekends, April 13-14 and April 20-21.

Goldenvoice Surf Club offers a pre-festival experience at one of the desert’s most lush properties. Fans can expect performances from some global electronic music artists in an environment curated for both party people and those looking to rest up for the day ahead.

A sprawling grass amphitheater stage, the venue’s state-of-the art wave pool, wellness amenities, top-tier food and beverage programming are all part of the event. There are luxury cabanas with full views of the San Jacinto Mountains. 

Weekend One kicks off on Saturday with a curated takeover from Palm Springs’ Desert Air featuring a DJ set from Ninja Tune mainstays Bicep, veteran DJ, producer and style star Mia Moretti, and Barry Can’t Swim, who just put out a debut EP release. LA’s house and techno minded Sound Nightclub take curation control of Sunday weekend one with a TBA lineup of leading electronic selectors.

Weekend Two kicks off on Saturday with one half of experimental electronic duo 100 gecs Dylan Brady and three special back-to-back sets. Ireland’s Steel City Dance Disc mainstay KETTAMA goes B2B with Australian underground's Partiboi69 as KETBOI69, Aussie export Mall Grab will team up with Stay on Sight’s Skin on Skin, and longtime collaborators and UK dubstep act Skream and Benga tag team after their return last year. Weekend Two is rounded out on Sunday by a DJ set from British production outfit JUNGLE, Los Angeles indie-disco duo NEIL FRANCES (DJ set), and LA underground staple Juliet Mendoza.

More artists will be announced in the coming weeks. Single day GA tickets start at $40. Weekend passes are available starting at $75. All events are 21+ and go on sale at 11am PST on Thursday, March 14th. Access to the water slides is available with the purchase of an additional pass. Tickets and more information available at www.gvsurfclub.com.

Goldenvoice Surf Club 2024

Weekend One
4/13: Desert Air Presents Bicep (DJ Set), Barry Can’t Swim, salute, Mia Moretti
4/14: Sound Presents (TBA)

Weekend Two
4/20: Skream b2b Benga, Mall Grab b2b Skin on Skin, Kettama b2b Partiboi69, Dylan Brady
4/21: JUNGLE (DJ Set), NEIL FRANCES (DJ Set), Juliet Mendoza

About The Palm Springs Surf Club

The Palm Springs Surf Club features a state-of-the-art wave technology catering to surfers of all levels. Enjoy resort-style amenities, waterpark attractions, and crafted dining options. From the amphitheater to restaurants, and an island surrounded by a lazy river, the venue has panoramic views of surf and mountain vistas. Whether you're a seasoned surfer or a first timer, the Palm Springs Surf Club promises a unique experience. 

Weezer To Mark 30th Anniversary of 'Blue Album' By Performing it in Full On Tour Starting in September

Weezer has announced a North American tour in celebration of the 30th anniversary of their popular self-titled debut Weezer, also known as the ‘Blue Album.’ They will play Weezer (the Blue Album) in full along with other fan favorites, rarities and more. On this anniversary tour, Weezer will be joined by The Flaming Lips and Dinosaur Jr. as support.

Fans can sign up for Weezer’s mailing list to get access to presale tickets on Wednesday, March 13 at 12:00PM local time. More presales including a Citi presale (details below) will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning on Friday, March 15 at 10:00AM local time. All tickets can be purchased on the band’s website HERE.

Citi is the official card of Weezer’s Voyage to the Blue Planet Tour. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets for U.S. dates beginning Wednesday, March 13 at 9:00AM local time until Thursday, March 14 at 10:00PM local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.

Separate from their tour, the band also announces a special anniversary event on March 15th at the Lodge Room in Los Angeles with Dogstar as support. This exciting full-circle moment mirrors the band’s March 1992 show at Raji’s where they ended up opening for Dogstar in an unlikely turn of events. The name “Weezer” was coined in a conversation with the show’s booker (read more via Weezerpedia HERE). They will be playing Weezer (the Blue Album) front to back alongside some very special guests.

Tour Dates: 

Wed, Sept. 4, 2024 - Saint Paul, MN - Xcel Energy Center
Fri, Sept. 6, 2024 - Rosemont, IL - Allstate Arena
Sat, Sept. 7, 2024 - Columbus, OH - Nationwide Arena
Sun, Sept. 8, 2024 - Toronto, ON, Canada - Scotiabank Arena
Tues, Sept. 10, 2024 - Boston, MA - TD Garden
Wed, Sept. 11, 2024 - New York, NY - Madison Square Garden
Fri, Sept. 13, 2024 - Philadelphia, PA - Wells Fargo Center
Sat, Sept. 14, 2024 - Washington, DC - The Anthem
Tues, Sept. 17, 2024 - Nashville, TN - Bridgestone Arena
Wed, Sept. 18, 2024 - Greenville, SC - Bon Secours Wellness Arena
Fri, Sept. 20, 2024 - Orlando, FL - Kia Center
Sat, Sept. 21, 2024 - Hollywood, FL - Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
Fri, Sept. 27, 2024 - Austin, TX - Moody Center
Sat, Sept. 28, 2024 - Houston, TX - Toyota Center
Sun, Sept. 29, 2024 - Dallas, TX - American Airlines Center
Tues, Oct. 1, 2024 - Loveland, CO - Blue FCU Arena
Fri, Oct. 4, 2024 - Seattle, WA - Climate Pledge Arena
Sat, Oct 5, 2024 - Vancouver, BC, Canada - Rogers Arena
Sun, Oct. 6, 2024 - Portland, OR - Moda Center
Tues, Oct. 8, 2024 - Sacramento, CA - Golden 1 Center
Wed, Oct. 9, 2024 - San Francisco, CA - Chase Center
Fri, Oct. 11, 2024 - Inglewood, CA- Intuit Dome

Sunday, March 10, 2024

Expanded edition of Billy Idol's 'Rebel Yell' album due next month

Billy Idol is set to mark the 40th anniversary of his popular album Rebel Yell with a deluxe expanded edition due April 26 via Capitol/UMe.

Available for pre-order, the reissue includes a selection of previously unreleased songs and demos, the Poolside remix of Idol’s smash hit “Eyes Without A Face” and the never-before-heard Billy Idol/Steve Stevens original “Best Way Out of Here” from the original sessions. Idol’s never-before-released cover of the Rose Royce single “Love Don’t Live Here Anymore” from the album’s original recording sessions is available to download/stream; pre-order the album and stream the new single HERE.

Originally released in November 1983, Rebel Yell is the twice-platinum followup to Idol’s self-titled debut. The album features the hit singles “Eyes Without a Face,” Flesh for Fantasy,” “Rebel Yell” and “Catch My Fall.” The reissue is available in 2xLP, 2xCD, and digital formats. See below for complete track listings.

Idol recently released the concert film Billy Idol: State Line, a Vertigo Live concert film documenting his April 2023 show at the famed Hoover Dam—the first-ever concert performed at the location—on DVD and Blu-ray following a successful limited theatrical run. The film highlights the history and significance of Hoover Dam and includes performances from two unique sets of Billy Idol’s iconic hits: a full band concert at sunset with special guests that electrified and illuminated the surrounding Black Canyon, and an acoustic duo set on the roof of the powerhouse at the foot of Hoover Dam straddling the Colorado River, directly on the Nevada/Arizona state line. For both sets, Idol is joined by his longtime collaborator and guitar player Steve Stevens, as well as special guests Alison Mosshart (The Kills, The Dead Weather), Steve Jones (Sex Pistols, Generation Sex) and Tony Kanal (No Doubt).
Watch/share the film’s trailer HEREOrder the DVD HERE and the Blu-ray HERE.

As for recordings, Idol released both The Roadside EP in 2021 and The Cage EP in 2022 on Dark Horse Records. In January, Idol cemented his name among Hollywood legends with the first Walk of Fame Star of 2023.

REBEL YELL (EXPANDED EDITION) TRACKLIST:

2xLP
DISC 1—SIDE A
1. Rebel Yell
2. Daytime Drama
3. Eyes Without A Face
4. Blue Highway

DISC 1—SIDE B
1. Flesh For Fantasy
2. Catch My Fall
3. Crank Call
4. (Do Not) Stand In The Shadows
5. The Dead Next Door

DISC 2—SIDE A
1. Best Way Out Of Here
2. Love Don’t Live Here Anymore
3. Daytime Drama (Demo)
4. Flesh For Fantasy (Demo)

DISC 2—SIDE B
1. Catch My Fall (Early Version)
2. Crank Call (Demo)
3. (Do Not) Stand In The Shadows (Demo)
4. Eyes Without A Face (Poolside remix)

2xCD/DIGITAL ALBUM
DISC 1
1. Rebel Yell
2. Daytime Drama
3. Eyes Without A Face
4. Blue Highway
5. Flesh For Fantasy
6. Catch My Fall
7. Crank Call
8. (Do Not) Stand In The Shadows
9. The Dead Next Door

DISC 2
1. Best Way Out Of Here
2. Love Don’t Live Here Anymore
3. Daytime Drama (Demo)
4. Flesh For Fantasy (Demo)
5. Catch My Fall (Early Version)
6. Crank Call (Demo)
7. (Do Not) Stand In The Shadows (Demo)
8. Rebel Yell (Session Take)
9. Blue Highway (Original Demo)
10. Flesh For Fantasy (Session Take)
11. Catch My Fall (Original Demo)
12. Motorbikin’ (Session Take)
13. Eyes Without A Face (Poolside remix)

BILLY IDOL LIVE 2024

May 3—West Palm Beach, FL—Sunfest
May 5—Atlanta, GA—Shaky Knees Festival
May 10—Flagstaff, AZ—Pepsi Amphitheater
May 14—Catoosa, OK—Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
May 16—Lincoln, NE—Pinewood Bowl
May 19—Gary, IN—Hard Rock Northern Indiana
July 27—Portland, OR—Project Pabst

Daryl Hall and Elvis Costello team up for summer tour

photo: Mark Seliger/courtesy Shore Fire Media
Daryl Hall and Elvis Costello & The Imposters with Charlie Sexton have announced a co-headlining summer run across North America. The 22-city tour kicks off in June and wraps in Virginia in July.
Regarding the tour with Elvis, Daryl says “It’s fantastic to be able to rekindle a musical relationship. Get ready for lots of great music.""We are looking forward to kicking off the show in style in the certainty that Daryl will deliver a slam-bang finish.” says Costello (pictured).Daryl Hall, a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member with songwriting/recording partner John Oates (the pair are apparently on hiatus and on the outs at the moment due to a lawsuit Daryl filed against John) did a solo tour last year with Todd Rundgren. Daryl also recently performed in front of 65,000 people at the historic American Express BST Hyde Park. And, a new season of his award-winning "Live from Daryl’s House" returned on November 1 on Hall’s dedicated YouTube channel. Fellow Rock Hall inductee Elvis Costello & The Imposters, whose latest studio album is 2022's The Boy Named If, toured recently as well. Tickets will be available starting with an artist presale beginning on Monday, March 11. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning on Friday, March 15 at 10 AM local time at DarylHall.com and ElvisCostello.com.Tour Dates: Sun Jun 02 – Troutdale, OR – McMenamins EdgefieldTue Jun 04 – Airway Heights, WA – BECU Live at Northern QuestThu Jun 06 – Seattle, WA – Remlinger FarmsSat Jun 08 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes AmphitheaterMon Jun 10 – Saratoga, CA – Mountain WineryWed Jun 12 – Lincoln, CA – Thunder Valley CasinoFri Jun 14 – Santa Barbara, CA – Santa Barbara BowlSun Jun 16 – San Diego, CA – Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre at SDSUTue Jun 18 – Los Angeles, CA – The Greek TheatreFri Jun 21 – Rancho Mirage, CA – Agua Caliente CasinoSun Jun 23 – Las Vegas, NV – Fontainebleau Las VegasThu Jul 04 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser StageSat Jul 6 – Highland Park, IL – Ravinia FestivalMon Jul 8 – Detroit, MI – Masonic Temple TheatreWed Jul 10 – Philadelphia, PA – TD Pavilion at the MannFri Jul 12 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun ArenaSun Jul 14 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at FenwayTue Jul 16 – New York, NY – Radio City Music HallThu Jul 18 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts CenterSat Jul 20 – Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center for the ArtsMon Jul 22 – Gilford, NH – BankNH PavilionThu Jul 25 – Vienna, VA – Wolf Trap Filene Center

Thursday, March 7, 2024

Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival 2024 revealed

The lineup for the 101st Season of the Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival has been announced.

“We are thrilled to begin the second chapter of the history of the Redlands Bowl with the stellar 101st season we have planned! From our opening night to our closing symphony, there is truly something for everyone to enjoy,” says Beverly Noerr, Executive Director, Redlands Bowl Performing Arts (RBPA), which presents the event.

On June 21, the season’s opening performance brings an evening of classical crossover and pop music with Daniel Emmett, who recently had a popular PBS special, “Simply the Best." Daniel has multiple #1 singles on iTunes classical chart and has headlined shows in Las Vegas and worldwide. He has toured extensively with David Foster. The concert evening will be conducted by Nolan Livesay.

“It’s an exciting season ahead! As we start a new century of programming at the Redlands Bowl, we’re thrilled to bring our wonderful Redlands Bowl audiences some fresh and innovative twists on the classics,” says Valerie Peister, Program Director for Redlands Bowl Performing Arts.

Performances will be held on Tuesday and Fridays from June 21 through August 16, except for July 5. Mary Poppins will have four performances, from July 25 through the 28, with a public dress rehearsal on July 23. Performances begin at 8:00 p.m. and will run approximately 90 minutes with an intermission. No admission is charged. No reservations needed. Seating is first-come, first-served. A freewill offering will be collected at intermission.

Redlands Bowl Performing Arts is the presenter of the Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival which holds the distinction of being the longest continuously running music festival in the United States at which no admission is charged. The Redlands Bowl is attended by over 100,000 members of the community each year. 

Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival 2024:

Friday, June 21 - Daniel Emmett, with Nolan Livesay, conductor

Tuesday, June 25 – The Grand Finals of the Young Artist Concerto Competition, Roger Kalia, music director and conductor

Friday, June 28 – Brass Transit: The Musical Legacy of Chicago

Tuesday, July 2 – Air Force Band of the Golden West

Tuesday, July 9 – Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives

Friday, July 12 – Americana Women

Tuesday, July 16 – Tito Puente Jr. and His Latin Jazz Orchestra

Friday, July 19 – The Gentlemen’s Quartet

Tuesday, July 23 – Public Dress Rehearsal for Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins

Thursday, July 25 to Sunday, July 28 – Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins

Tuesday, July 30 – Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band

Friday, August 2 – Tango Del Cielo

Tuesday, August 6 – Forever Motown

Friday, August 9 – The Kalama Brothers and Puahi’s Polynesian Dancers

Tuesday, August 13 – Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr.

Friday, August 16 – Fireworks Finale! The Redlands Symphony conducted by Ransom Wilson - 
An evening celebrating movie music with an emphasis on the works of Danny Elfman. In addition, featured guest artist Chaeyoung Park performing Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No.2.

For more information, please go to www.redlandsbowl.org or call (909) 793-7316.

Coachella Festival '24 news: Do Lab stage lineups

The artist lineup for the Do LaB stage at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 14-16 and April 21-23 is here.

Known for colorful structures that celebrate human connection and art as a transformative experience, the newest version of the stage, follows Do LaB’s previous Warrior One design. Taking inspiration from the world’s beauty as seen in things as specific as mushrooms and coral reefs, the design uses flowing fabrics and low ceilings to create a feeling of intimacy that belongs on the dancefloor.

Do LaB’s 2024 lineup will feature a mix of marquee dance and crossover talent alongside next generation stars. Between both weekends, fans can look forward to a special BODY HI by Alesso set from the dance music titan, a DJ set from slick sounding beatmaker Channel Tres, revitalized D&B icons Chase & Status, Life and Death founder DJ Tennis, and multi-genre producer and singer-songwriter Sam Gellaitry.

Varying styles of dance music continue to be scattered throughout the bill, including vocalist, DJ, and producer Anna Lunoe, veteran DJ and producer Mia Moretti, tech house sensations Biscits, Beltran and Westend, the melodic stylings of Kasbo and Sultan + Shepard. The lineup also includes producer Hamdi, HoneyLuv, Melé, and UK multi-instrumentalist Jasper Tygner.

Do LaB continues to spotlight underground and experimental dance music. There will be collaborations between producers Nikki Nair x Hudson Mohawke, KETBOI69 (KETTAMA B2B Partiboi69), and LA's Maddy Maia B2B Tottie, plus DJ duo Jersey and Moroccan selector SICARIA.

Rare booking sights include a DJ Set from indie electro act The Dare, one half of experimental electronic duo 100 gecs Dylan Brady, a takeover from house and techno label HE.SHE.THEY, and Tinzo & JoJo of Book Club Radio.

Surprise special guests happen each night of both Coachella weekends. Surprise appearances in 2023 included James Blake, ODESZA, Vintage Culture b2b Mochakk, Dombresky, Elderbrook, Hayden James, Joy Anonymous, Uncle Waffles, GORDO b2b Mathame, Monolink and Knock2, with preceding years seeing the likes of Skrillex, RÃœFÃœS DU SOL, Richie Hawtin, Major Lazer, Bonobo, Bob Moses, ZHU, SG Lewis, and more.

Do LaB at Coachella 2024 Lineup:

Weekend One (A-Z)

Ahadadream
Anna Lunoe
Awen
Azzecca
BODY HI by Alesso
Channel Tres (DJ Set)
Chase & Status
DJ Starrza
DRÄ–Ä–Ä–MY
Hamdi
Jersey
Maddy Maia B2B Tottie
Melé
Mia Moretti
Nikki Nair x Hudson Mohawke
Parallelle
Player Dave
salute
Sam Gellaitry
SICARIA
Smiles Davis
Tape B
The Dare (DJ Set)

Weekend Two (A-Z)

&friends
Alleycvt
AYYBO
Baby Weight
Beltran
Biscits
CocoRosie
DJ Tennis
Dylan Brady
HE.SHE.THEY
HoneyLuv
Huneycut
Jasper Tygner
Jon Casey
Juelz
Juliet Mendoza
Julya Karma
Kasbo
KETBOI69 (KETTAMA b2b Partiboi69)
Patricio
Sinca
Sultan + Shepard
Tinzo & Jojo (Book Club Radio)
Val Fleury
Westend
Yung Singh

Photo by Divisuals, courtesy of Do Lab