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Rush’s Last Show 5 Years Later: The Performance and the Aftermath
Prog-rock trio played its final concert on Aug. 1, 2015 — but nobody realized the finality at the time. Continue reading… Source: https://ultimateclassicrock.com/rush-final-show/ Indie Brew…
Lollapalooza 2020 will be online with new and old performances
Not surprisingly, the massive weekend-long music festival Lollapalooza isn’t happening in Chicago this year. Perhaps also unsurprising is the fact that there will be a…
The day Dylan went electric: 'They certainly booed, I'll tell you that'
Fifty-five years ago at the Newport Folk Festival, Bob Dylan changed the direction of popular music. Mark Beaumont revisits folk’s ‘Judas!’ moment and follows where…
Why David Byrne Walked Out on Talking Heads’ Final Concert
Drummer Chris Frantz claims he had to drag frontman back onstage after he walked off during 1984 show in New Zealand. Continue reading… Source: https://ultimateclassicrock.com/david-byrne-talking-heads-final-concert/…
Here’s What Wisconsin’s Nu-Metal Coronavirus Fest Looked Like
This weekend, a three-day Wisconsin nu-metal festival (fka “Herd Immunity”) went ahead as planned. Or almost as planned, as a few acts dropped off the…
Gigs and festivals won't return until 2022, says Lollapalooza founder
‘The next six months may be more painful than the last six months, and maybe the six months after that are even more so,’ said…
Here’s What The UK’s “First Dedicated Socially Distanced Music Venue” Will Look Like
The first socially distanced venue is about to open in the UK. SSD Concerts, the promoters behind the This Is Tomorrow Festival, will open Virgin…
Tennessee Concert Attracts Packed Crowd With No Masks Or Social Distancing
Country musician Chase Rice held a concert on Saturday night (6/27) in Petros, Tennessee, which is about an hour outside Knoxville. The event took place…
Björk Announces Three August Concerts In Reykjavík
While the United States is reopening but still very much in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Iceland has pretty much recovered. Public pools, restaurants,…
Outside Lands 2021 Lineup
Like a lot of other festivals, Outside Lands is skipping over a planned 2020 edition and heading straight into 2021. Today, the San Francisco-based fest…
Kenny Loggins to Stream Concert to Help Save a Theater
Performance will benefit the Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara, Calif., and the National Independent Venue Association. Continue reading… Source: https://ultimateclassicrock.com/kenny-loggins-lobero-theatre-concert/ Indie Brew found this story…
Live Nation Announces Its First Drive-In Concert Tour With Brad Paisley, Nelly
Live Nation has announced its first drive-in concert tour. As promised, the massive tour promoter has revealed plans for a series of shows in July…
Conservationists celebrate as Senate passes landmark $9.5bn 'Great Outdoors' bill
The rare bipartisan success story is the most significant conservation legislation in nearly half a century Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/environment/public-lands-senate-bipartisan-national-parks-great-outdoors-a9572106.html Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and…
First ‘Fan Pod’ Concert Goes Ahead in the U.S.: Pictures, Videos
COVID-19 social-distancing rules in force at Arkansas venue for Travis McCready show. Continue reading… Source: https://ultimateclassicrock.com/first-fan-pod-concert/ Indie Brew found this story and shared it with…
New England Concert Venue Converts to Drive-In: Will Others?
Is this an option for live music clubs suffering during the coronavirus pandemic? Continue reading… Source: https://ultimateclassicrock.com/drive-in-concert-venue/ Indie Brew found this story and shared it…
1,300 Concert Venues Team Up to Fight for COVID-19 Survival
#SaveOurStages organizers fear half their members can’t last three months, as first U.S. drive-in tour is announced. Continue reading… Source: https://ultimateclassicrock.com/coronavirus-concert-venues/ Indie Brew found this…
Pitchfork Music Festival Cancelled Due To Coronavirus
Pitchfork Music Festival has been cancelled. The Chicago edition of the event, which was set to celebrate its 15th anniversary, will not take place in…
Missouri Governor Says Concerts Can Resume Monday
While many states are staying firmly locked down, some are already beginning the gradual process of reopening their economies. In accordance with Missouri Governor Mike…
How Technology Might Help Concerts Survive COVID-19
Crafty entrepreneurs and forward-thinking inventors are trying to smooth the way for a return to concerts and club shows. Continue reading… Source: https://ultimateclassicrock.com/how-technology-might-help-live-music-survive-covid-19/ Indie Brew…
Jeff Bezos Called to Testify for Amazon’s ‘Possibly Criminally False’ Statements to Congress
It appears Jeff Bezos’s streak as the only big tech robber baron not to be grilled by Congress is coming to a close. Read more……
Could Drive-In Concerts Be the Way Forward?
Fans and police happy with results of recent live show in Denmark. Continue reading… Source: https://ultimateclassicrock.com/drive-in-concerts/ Indie Brew found this story and shared it with…
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