Justin Bieber plays surprise club show in Toronto

February 2, 2024 by WDNY Radio

Justin Bieber went back home to Canada and treated fans to some live music.

Billboard reports that on February 1, while in Toronto for NHL All-Star Weekend, Justin did a surprise set at History, a club owned by Drake that holds 2500 people. Among the songs he performed : “Ghost,” “Peaches,” “Hold On” “Eenie Meenie” and what Billboard describes as a “jazzy lounge version” of his iconic hit “Baby.”

The publication reports Justin also sang the remix version of SZA‘s “Snooze,” which he’s featured on, and tried to get The Kid LAROI to join him onstage, presumably for their hit duet, “Stay,” but that didn’t happen. You can find fan-recorded video of his performances online.

According to Billboard, the set was Justin’s first public performance in more than a year. He’d gotten fans excited earlier this week by posting photos of him singing in what looked like either a recording studio or a rehearsal room.

In September 2022, Justin postponed and then canceled all his remaining scheduled concerts due to health issues, including a diagnosis of Ramsay Hunt syndrome, which led to one side of his face becoming paralyzed.

Grammy Awards to feature tribute to Tina Turner

February 2, 2024 by WDNY Radio

The world lost a number of well-known musicians in the year since the last Grammy Awards, including Tina Turner, who will be honored at the 2024 event. One of the show’s executive producers hint that Beyoncé may be involved in the tribute.

Speaking to Rolling Stone, Raj Kapoor says this year’s in memoriam segment will include 16 minutes of performances and reveals there have been discussions about Bey being part of the Tina portion.

“We’ve definitely had conversations, and we know how much Tina and Beyoncé loved each other,” Kapoor says. While he didn’t confirm or deny that such a tribute would take place, he adds, “The Tina Turner tribute will be amazing. We are really excited. It may be a little unexpected, but it’s going to be absolutely amazing.”

This wouldn’t be the first time Beyoncé helped celebrate Tina. In 2005, she performed “Proud Mary” in tribute to Tina at the Kennedy Center Honors, and in 2008, they performed the song together on the 50th Grammy Awards.

In addition to Turner, music legends who died since the last Grammys include Tony Bennett, Jimmy Buffett, Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Gary Rossington, Sinéad O’Connor, Gordon Lightfoot and the Eagles‘ Randy Meisner.

Kapoor also confirmed that Billy Joel will perform his new single, “Turn the Lights Back On” — his first in 17 years — and at least one of his classic hits. Additionally, Joni Mitchell will be joined by frequent collaborator Brandi Carlile as well as Jacob Collier, Allison Russell, SistaStrings, Lucius and Blake Mills.

The Grammy Awards air Sunday, February 4, on CBS.

Shinedown shares live version of “A Symptom of Being Human”

February 2, 2024 by WDNY Radio

Shinedown has shared a live version of the band’s crossover hit “A Symptom of Being Human.”

The performance was recorded during the final stop of their 2023 Revolutions Live tour.

“Live music is such a part of who we are in Shinedown,” says frontman Brent Smith. “As we have said before, in this band we only have one boss, it just happens to be everybody in the audience. So, what better way to celebrate that connection than with a brand new live version of ‘A Symptom of Being Human.’ We hope you love it as much as we love you Shinedown Nation!”

You can listen to the live “Symptom” now via digital outlets.

“A Symptom of Being Human” is a single off Shinedown’s 2022 album, Planet Zero. In addition to going #1 on Billboard‘s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart, where Shinedown holds the record for most chart leaders, “Symptom” hit #15 on the Adult Pop Airplay ranking.

Darius Rucker arrested on minor drug charges

February 2, 2024 by WDNY Radio

Darius Rucker was arrested on Thursday, February 1, on minor drug charges.

Rucker faces charges on “two counts of simple possession or casual exchange” as well as “one count of violation of registration law.”

In a statement to TMZ, Rucker’s attorney Mark Puryear said that the Hootie & the Blowfish frontman is “fully cooperating with authorities related to misdemeanor charges.”

Rucker, who’s known for country hits such as “Alright” and “Wagon Wheel,” was released Thursday on a $10,500 bond, authorities shared.

Rucker has yet to make a statement on his arrest.

Carolyn’s Boy is Rucker’s latest album. It arrived in 2023 and includes “Fires Don’t Start Themselves” and “Same Beer Different Problem.”

Judas Priest drops video for ‘Invincible Shield’ track, “Crown of Horns”

February 2, 2024 by WDNY Radio

Judas Priest has shared the video for “Crown of Horns,” the latest single off their upcoming album, Invincible Shield.

The clip gives fans some insight into how the song was made, showing all the band members recording their parts in various studios and, in some cases, at home.

“Crown of Horns” is the third single Judas Priest has released from Invincible Shield, following “Panic Attack” and “Trial By Fire.” The album, Priest’s first since 2018’s Firepower, is due out March 8 and is available for preorder now.

Judas Priest is set to kick off a U.K. and European tour starting in Glasgow, Scotland, on March 11. They’ll bring the tour to the U.S. starting April 18 in Wallingford, Connecticut. A complete list of dates can be found at judaspriest.com.

Adele adds more shows in Germany due to “phenomenal demand”

February 2, 2024 by WDNY Radio

Adele has added more dates to her upcoming summer shows in Germany due to what’s described as “phenomenal demand.”

In addition to her previously announced dates of August 2, 3, 9 and 10, Adele will now perform at a custom-built arena in Munich on August 14, 16, 23 and 24.Registration for the new dates is now open at Adele.com.

Fans will receive links to purchase their tickets on February 6; the actual sale starts February 7 at 10 a.m. Central European Time. The general onsale is February 9 at Central European Time.

When announcing the dates earlier this week, Adele wrote, “I haven’t played in Europe since 2016! I couldn’t think of a more wonderful way to spend my summer and end this beautiful phase of my life and career with shows closer to home during such an exciting summer.”

Adele is set to wrap up her Weekends with Adele Las Vegas residency on June 15.

Watch Paramore record “Burning Down the House” cover in behind-the-scenes video

February 2, 2024 by WDNY Radio

Paramore has shared a behind-the-scenes video capturing the recording session for their newly released cover of Talking Heads‘ “Burning Down the House.”

The black-and-white clip shows Hayley Williams and company jamming the 1983 tune, with a whole lot of dancing in between. At one point, we get a shot of Williams’ lyric sheet, which features a hand-drawn sketch of a house on fire.

You can watch the behind-the-scenes video streaming now on YouTube.

As previously reported, Paramore recorded “Burning Down the House” for an upcoming tribute to the iconic Talking Heads concert film and live album, Stop Making Sense. The compilation also includes contributions from Lorde, The National, Miley Cyrus, The Linda Lindas and girl in red.

The “Burning Down the House” cover also marked Paramore’s first release since they mysteriously wiped their social media in December.

Will Beyoncé salute the late Tina Turner at the Grammy Awards on Sunday?

February 2, 2024 by WDNY Radio

The world lost a number of well-known musicians in the year since the last Grammy Awards, and one of the show’s executive producers hints that Beyoncé may be involved in paying tribute to one of them.

Speaking to Rolling Stone, Raj Kapoor says this year’s in memoriam segment will include 16 minutes of performances and reveals there have been discussions about Beyoncé paying tribute to the late Tina Turner.

“We’ve definitely had conversations, and we know how much Tina and Beyoncé loved each other,” Kapoor says. While he didn’t confirm or deny that such a tribute would take place, he added, “The Tina Turner tribute will be amazing. We are really excited. It may be a little unexpected, but it’s going to be absolutely amazing.”

In 2005, Beyoncé performed “Proud Mary” in tribute to Tina at the Kennedy Center Honors. In 2008, they performed the song together on the 50th Grammy Awards. After Tina died in 2023, Bey’s mother posted footage on Instagram of the two greeting each other during rehearsals for the performance.

In addition to Tina Turner, other famous musicians who died in 2023 include Tony Bennett, Harry Belafonte, Burt Bacharach, Sinead O’Connor, Gordon Lightfoot, The Eagles‘ Randy Meisner, Smash Mouth singer Steve Harwell and Jimmy Buffett.

Kapoor also confirmed that Billie Eilish will perform her Oscar-nominated Barbie song “What Was I Made For,” which he says will be “simple, beautiful, and elegant,” and Billy Joel will perform his new single, “Turn the Lights Back On” — his first in 17 years — and at least one of his classic hits.

Music of Crosby, Stills & Nash to be celebrated in New York City

February 2, 2024 by WDNY Radio

Crosby, Stills & Nash will be celebrated with an upcoming tribute concert in New York City.

The Music of Crosby Stills & Nash is set to take place May 13 at Carnegie Hall. The show is the latest in a series of charity concerts put on by New York City entrepreneur Michael Dorf, with each one celebrating a different artist.

The announcement promises “20 artists performing CSN’s iconic catalog,” who will be announced on February 14.

Proceeds from the show will benefit music education for underserved youth, including such organizations as Grammys in the Schools, Theater Within and VH1 Save the Music.

VIP ticket packages are on sale now, with the top tier Our House package costing $10,000. It comes with access to the rehearsals and soundcheck, a dinner party with the artists, premium seats for the show and access to the after-party. It also includes the chance to join all the artists onstage for the finale. Regular tickets are expected to go on sale in March.

The Music of Crosby Stills & Nash will be the 19th tribute concert Dorf has put on. Since starting the series in 2004, they’ve raised over $1.5 million for charity. Other artists who’ve received such tributes include Paul McCartney, Van Morrison, The Who, Prince and R.E.M.

On This Day, February 2, 1942: Two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Graham Nash is born

February 2, 2024 by WDNY Radio

On This Day, February 2, 1942…

Singer/songwriter Graham Nash was born in Blackpool, England. He first gained fame in the early ’60s as a member of the Hollies, and then in 1968 he teamed with Stephen Stills and David Crosby to form Crosby, Stills & Nash, with Neil Young joining them a year later. They performed their second-ever gig together at Woodstock. Their first album as a foursome, 1970’s Déjà Vu, went to number one.

Nash has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice: as a member of Crosby, Stills, & Nash in 1997, and again as a member of the Hollies in 2010. He was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2010 Birthday Honours List for services to music and to charity.

Nash released his most recent album, Now, in May of 2023. He’s set to kick off a tour of Australia and New Zealand on March 1.

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