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Eddie Vedder, Sammy Hagar join The Killers during Ohana Fest set; Foo Fighters cover “Stairway”

October 2, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Eddie Vedder and Sammy Hagar joined The Killers onstage during the “Mr. Brightside” outfit’s headlining set at the Ohana Festival on Friday, September 29.

According to setlist.fm, the Pearl Jam frontman joined Brandon Flowers and company for a cover of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers‘ “The Waiting,” while the ex-Van Halen vocalist took the stage to perform his former band’s song “Why Can’t This Be Love.”

The Killers posted photos from their Ohana performance on social media alongside the caption, “Life’s a beach. Thanks Ohana!”

Vedder, who founded Ohana, performed his own headlining set on Saturday, September 30, while Foo Fighters closed out the festival on Sunday, October 1. Dave Grohl and company’s set included a one-verse cover of the Led Zeppelin classic “Stairway to Heaven.”

In other onstage collaboration news, Coldplay welcomed Selena Gomez during their show at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California, on Sunday. They played their joint song, “Let Somebody Go,” alongside H.E.R., who was among the concert’s openers.

Gomez wrote on her Instagram Story, “Thank you @coldplay @hermusicofficial for an amazing night,” and shared some clips from the performance.

Porno for Pyros postpones upcoming comeback tour to continue working on new music

October 2, 2023 by WDNY Radio

The first Porno for Pyros tour in 25 years will have to wait a bit longer.

The Perry Farrell-led band has announced that the upcoming trek, set to kick off October 8 in Wheatland, California, is being postponed so they can continue to work on new music.

“Whilst rehearsing for our first tour in 25 years, we’ve also been in the studio creating new music — that we were hoping to get to you in time for these shows,” reads an Instagram post. “Unfortunately, we have had to move the dates for the upcoming tour as we were not able to begin our campaign in time.”

“We’ve pushed the tour a few months from now, in order for everyone to hear and appreciate the new material that is finally finished,” the post continues. “Listen up for the new music in the upcoming weeks and keep an eye out for new tour dates.”

Porno for Pyros released two albums — 1993’s self-titled debut and 1996’s Good God’s Urge — before breaking up in 1998. Aside from a few one-off performances, the group stayed on hiatus until the original lineup got back together for a full reunion in 2022.

On This Day, October 2, 1982: Genesis reunites with Peter Gabriel and Steve Hackett

October 2, 2023 by WDNY Radio

On This Day, October 2, 1982…

Genesis reunited with ex-singer Peter Gabriel and ex-guitarist Steve Hackett for a benefit concert at the Milton Keynes Bowl in Buckinghamshire, England.

It was the first time either had played with the band since their departures from Genesis: Gabriel left in 1975 and Hackett in 1977. It was also the last time Gabriel performed any of the band’s songs.

The beneficiary of the concert was Gabriel, who was close to financial ruin after the failure of his World of Music, Arts and Dance (WOMAD) Festival. The money bailed him out, and he went on to stage the festival for the next 40 years.

Selena Gomez joins Coldplay onstage to sing “Let Somebody Go”

October 2, 2023 by WDNY Radio

It’s been a while since Selena Gomez performed music live onstage, but she did on Sunday, October 1, popping up at a Coldplay concert at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California.

Selena surprised the crowd by joining Coldplay’s Chris Martin to sing “Let Somebody Go,” the song they recorded together for the British band’s 2021 album, Music of the Spheres. Grammy winner H.E.R., who was opening for Coldplay, was also part of the performance.

Selena wrote on her Instagram Story, “Thank you @coldplay @hermusicofficial for an amazing night,” and shared some clips from the performance.

Selena’s current release is “Single Soon.” She’s said of her upcoming album, “There’s not one sad song on [it] … I genuinely don’t feel like I have anything in me to write something negative. It just doesn’t match with where I am anymore.”

Foo Fighters announce Everything or Nothing at All summer stadium tour

October 2, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Foo Fighters have made their summer 2024 plans. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers just announced dates for their new Everything or Nothing at All stadium tour.

The tour, in support of their 11th studio album But Here We Are, kicks off with a two-night run at Citi Field in Queens, New York, July 17 and 19, and hits such cities as Boston, Cincinnati, Denver, San Diego, Los Angeles and more, before wrapping August 18 in Seattle, Washington.

Special guests on the 12-date trek include Pretenders, Mammoth WVH, L7, The Hives, Amyl and The Sniffers and Alex G.

A Citi card presale kicks off Tuesday, October 3 at 10 a.m. local time, with the general on sale set for Friday, October 6 at 10 a.m. local time.

Foo Fighters still have several dates on the books for 2023. Their next show is happening October 3 in Phoenix, Arizona. A complete list of dates can be found at FooFighters.com.

This Barbie is a two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer

October 2, 2023 by WDNY Radio

This Barbie is a Gold Dust Woman.

Yes, Mattel has launched a Stevie Nicks Barbie Doll, which is available now. She’s dressed in a black outfit inspired by the one Stevie wore on the cover of Rumours, and also wears platform boots and a crescent moon necklace. She even comes with a ribbon-festooned tambourine. Her flowing blonde hair is styled in bangs, and she’s wearing smoky eye makeup.

Stevie showed off the doll to fans while onstage at New York’s Madison Square Garden on Sunday night, October 1, and then presented it to an audience member.

The doll costs $55 and is available at Target, Walmart and other stores.

Beyoncé releasing Renaissance concert film December 1

October 2, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Tickets for Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé — a film adaptation of her blockbuster Renaissance World Tour — are now on sale via Fandango.

Weeks after Taylor Swift announced a distribution deal to screen her Eras Tour film through AMC Theatres, Beyonce has announced the film of her own massively successful series of concerts will hit movie screens December 1.

The project encompasses elements from Queen Bey’s record-breaking 2023 live performances, segments from the long-awaited visual album Renaissance, and a documentary-style account of the album’s creation and the tour’s development, and appearances from Blue Ivy Carter.

A press release trumpets, “Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé accentuates the journey of the Renaissance World Tour, from its inception, to the opening in Stockholm, Sweden, to the finale in Kansas City, Missouri.”

It continues, “It is about Beyoncé’s intention, hard work, involvement in every aspect of the production, her creative mind and purpose to create her legacy, and master her craft.”

Bey’s tour is anticipated to achieve a remarkable $560 million in concert ticket sales by its conclusion, and as the press release noted, the acclaimed tour, “created a sanctuary for freedom, and shared joy, for more than 2.7 million fans.”

Britney Spears criticizes police for wellness check after fake knives dance

October 2, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Britney Spears has expressed frustration with law enforcement after they conducted a welfare check at her residence following her Instagram video in which she danced with knives.

The 41-year-old pop icon voiced her discontent on Saturday, September 30, questioning the need for such actions in an Instagram post. She stated, “So unacceptable for cops to listen to random fans and come in to my home unwarranted … Jesus Christ … can I make calls and make others feel threatened in your home ???”

The pop star recounted officers visiting her home and refusing to leave until they spoke to her.

“I am getting an apology. I’ve been bullied in my home for so long now…ITS ENOUGH!” she wrote, adding later, “People need to be responsible for their actions! It’s about power for cops.”

Last week, Spears had raised concerns among fans when she shared a video of herself dancing with seemingly real knives. The video prompted authorities to perform a wellness check. Spears clarified that the knives were fake and rented from an L.A. prop shop.

New interactive mixing board allows Grateful Dead fans to jam with band

October 2, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Grateful Dead just released the 50th anniversary deluxe reissue of their album Wake of the Flood and is giving fans a unique way to enjoy it.

Dead Heads can now go to the band’s website to explore Playing In The Band: Wake of the Flood, described as “an interactive mixing board” that allows them to jam along with classics on the album like “Eyes of the World,” “Stella Blue” and “Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo.”

Playing In The Band gives fans a chance to play around with the contributions of each band member. They can press solo to listen to each artist’s specific performance and even mute them in order to fill in using their own instrument.

And the Dead has even more Wake of the Flood goodies to share with fans. On October 15, exactly 50 years after Wake of the Flood was released, over six hours of never-before-heard material from the album’s recording sessions will stream as a YouTube Live exclusive event.

Released in 1973, Wake of the Flood was the first album released on the band’s own record label, Grateful Dead Records. Featuring new members Keith and Donna Godchaux, it was also the first album released following the death of founding member Ron “Pigpen” McKernan and the temporary departure of drummer Mickey Hart.

Hispanic Heritage Month: Meet the Afro-Latina women putting on for hip-hop

October 2, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Every year the U.S. celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 to recognize the contributions Hispanic Americans make to the country. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, ABC Audio compiled a short list of the Afro-Latina hip-hop artists to celebrate this month — and always.

Trina — Though she reps the 305, the Miami rapper’s father is from the Dominican Republic, and her mother is from the Bahamas. She once told HipLatina, “I am proud of my roots, the cultures between the two. I identify with both worlds. Miami is what I call home and you will experience both worlds growing up in Miami, especially being raised in Liberty City.”

BIA — She may claim Medford, Massachusetts, as her hometown, but the rising rap star is of Puerto Rican and Italian descent. “I first saw myself as Latina when I was like [8 years old],” she told Vibe. “I was a real little girl and my dad … [would] tell me ‘You’re Boricua!’ … I went to the Puerto Rican festival and it clicked. And I was like, ‘Yea I’m Latina, I’m Boricua.'”

Rico Nasty — She’s an East Coast girl at heart, but the Prince George’s County, Maryland, native was born to a Puerto Rican mother and Black father. In a 2017 interview, she revealed the “Rico” in her rap name is an homage to her mom’s heritage.

Cardi B — She’s a New Yorker through and through, but Cardi’s proud of her Dominican and West Indian roots. She had to set the record straight about her ethnic background, saying in an Instagram video: “I speak Spanish because I’m Dominican. And it’s like, so what’s the difference between Dominican and Mexican? … Everything!”

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