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John Mellencamp joins performance lineup for Colts owner Jim Irsay’s guitar exhibit in Indianapolis

September 8, 2022 by WDNY Radio

John Mellencamp, blues legend Buddy Guy and singer/songwriter John Hiatt have joined the lineup artists who will perform at the latest exhibit of Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay‘s collection of rock memorabilia and other historic artifacts, which is scheduled for this Friday, September 9, at the Colts’ home field, Lucas Oil Stadium.

As previously announced, the Indianapolis event will feature a performance of The Jim Irsay Band, which features Irsay backed by founding R.E.M. bassist Mike Mills, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, longtime Mellencamp guitarist Mike Wanchic, John Fogerty touring drummer Kenny Aronoff and other noteworthy musicians.

Heart‘s Ann Wilson already had been announced as a special guest performer at the event, which also will celebrate the start of the 2022 NFL season. The exhibit will open at 2 p.m. ET, while the concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. ET.

The event is free and open to the public, but tickets will be required to attend, and can be reserved at Eventbrite.com.

Irsay’s collection includes guitars and other items that were used and/or owned by Bob Dylan, members of The Beatles, The Who‘s Pete Townshend, Prince, Eric Clapton, The Grateful Dead‘s Jerry Garcia, Pink Floyd‘s David Gilmour, U2‘s The Edge, The Doors‘ Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin, Kurt Cobain and many other famous musicians.

Some non-music-related items also are part of the collection, an original “Wanted” poster for John Wilkes Booth, a baseball bat used by Jackie Robinson and a robe worn by Muhammad Ali.

In addition, the exhibit will feature unique memorabilia from the Colts’ history in both Indianapolis and Baltimore, including game-used uniforms and equipment, autographed items and more.

Visit JimIrsayCollection.com for more info.

McCartney, Rolling Stones among stars taking part in Gibson’s Guitars for Peace initiative

September 7, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones and Slash are among a variety of famous musicians who recently performed live with one of a series of Ukraine-themed Gibson Les Paul electric guitars that will be auctioned this November to raise money for Ukrainian relief.

Gibson craftsmen created a limited-edition run of the Guitars for Peace Les Paul Custom guitars, which feature the azure blue and gold colors of the Ukrainian flag.

This summer, various artists played the guitars while on tour and signed special autograph books that will be auctioned to benefit the cause.

Other artists participating in the initiative include Mark Knopfler, Chic‘s Nile Rogers, Madness and Rush‘s Alex Lifeson.

The guitars and autograph books will be up for bid as part of the latest installment of the Julien’s Auctions “Icons & Idols: Rock ‘n’ Roll” sale, scheduled to take place November 11-13 at the Hard Rock in New York City and online at JuliensLive.com. Bidding for the items will start October 11.

All of the money raised by the auction of the Ukraine-themed guitars will be donated to humanitarian relief for the Ukrainian people in the wake of Russia’s invasion and to help the country rebuild after the conflict ends. The campaign was organized in conjunction with Gibson Gives, the company’s charitable arm.

“I’m happy to auction this beautiful guitar of mine to benefit the fine people of Ukraine,” says McCartney. “Hopefully it will help them through this aggressive Russian invasion.”

Adds Slash, “It is an honor to represent the brave sovereign state of Ukraine. I’m proud to support them during this conflict.”

To help raise additional funds, a Gibson Gives Guitars for Peace T-shirt is now available for purchase at Bonfire.com.

Music notes: BLACKPINK, Billie Eilish, Em Beihold, Selena Gomez, 5 Seconds of Summer, Jamie Lynn Spears and more

September 7, 2022 by WDNY Radio

BLACKPINK dropped the eight-song track list for their upcoming Born Pink album. The second song — called “Shut Down” — is their title track. Rosé and Jisoo wrote track four, “Yeah Yeah Yeah.” Born Pink arrives September 16.

Billie Eilish is a Gucci girl and is the latest star in their new eyewear campaign. A promotional video sees her being stalked by her doppelgänger before the two get into a car together and say “I love you” to one another.

Em Beihold dropped “12345” and its music video. The song sounds more upbeat in nature but it tackles themes like anxiety, imposter syndrome and depression.

Five Seconds of Summer are also out with a new song, titled “Older.” Their new album, 5SOS5, arrives September 23.

Selena Gomez teamed up with Rema for the new song “Calm Down.” They also starred in the new music video, which dropped Wednesday.

Selena is also heading to next week’s Emmy Awards, as Only Murders in the Building is up for a few awards. Kelly Clarkson is also set to make an appearance, as her daytime talk show scored some nods. The 74th Emmy Awards air Monday, September 12, starting at 8 p.m. ET on NBC.

Jamie Lynn Spears has been cast in the special forces reality show tentatively titled Special Forces: The Ultimate Test, Variety reports. This is the American take on the popular British show, which Fox is promoting as “the ultimate celebrity social experiment.”

Charlie Puth is in his birthday suit again, posting yet another thirst trap. He shared a photo of him on a swing — with his backside facing the camera — and captioned the black-and-white photo, “What rhymes with Four.”

Meghan Trainor has a new song out on Friday — “Don’t I Make It Look Easy.” Meghan shared a teaser to Instagram on Wednesday.

Music notes: Debbie Gibson, Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Gwen Stefani, Meghan Trainor and more

September 7, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Debbie Gibson has a holiday album on the way — Winterlicious. The festive record arrives October 21 and can be preordered now. She will also kick off a Winterlicious Tour on November 25; tickets are on sale on her official website. The North American tour wraps up December 17 in Jacksonville, Florida.

Taylor Swift showed up to support the launch of pal Gigi Hadid’s luxury cashmere brand, Guest in Residence. E! News reports Gigi invited her famous friends to New York City’s Le Chalet on Tuesday. Queer Eye star Tan France, who starred in Taylor’s “You Need to Calm Down” music video, was also in attendance.

Ed Sheeran is addicted to Pokémon and shared a hilarious video of him singing the Pokémon cartoon theme song — albeit poorly. He joked that his day is booked full of naps, eating and playing his favorite game. “Lately this is what my usual day looks like,” he captioned the cheeky video.

Gwen Stefani is launching a social selling platform as part of her Gxve Beauty line. WWD reports Gxve Community will allow her fans to suggest ideas and sell Gxve products on commission. Gwen says the platform will also give brand ambassadors exclusive peeks at upcoming offerings and “learn, share, teach and express themselves through makeup.”

Meghan Trainor has a new song out on Friday — “Don’t I Make It Look Easy.” The tongue-in-cheek doo-wop song is about how people lie on social media that their life is perfect. Meghan shared a teaser to Instagram on Wednesday.

Kelly Clarkson is set to make an appearance at the Emmy Awards, as her daytime talk show scored some nods. The 74th Emmy Awards air Monday, September 12, starting at 8 p.m. ET on NBC.

Lil Nas X employs AR technology to kick off Long Live Montero tour

September 7, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Lil Nas X wants his tour to be like none other, which is why he is using every technological advancement available to make his shows pop.

The Grammy winner is just the second artist to use augmented reality on his shows, following his “Industry Baby” collaborator Jack Harlow, who was first to use the new technology.

Lil Nas X kicked off his Long Live Montero tour in Detroit on Tuesday, and fans were invited to use Snapchat to heighten their experience by unlocking exclusive AR content that’s embedded in the three-act concert.

Billboard reports concertgoers can access the content in multiple ways. One hidden secret is found by scanning a Playbill that’s handed to them at the start of the show, which unlocks a narration of what’s to come. Fans can also scan the show itself for more AR embellishments, from butterflies to a digital replica of Lil Nas X.

In addition to enhancing his show by digital means, an official press release states the “Old Town Road” rapper employs a robust array of outfit changes, props and dance numbers.

The show plays out in three acts, which are titled Rebirth, Transformation and Becoming. Each segment represents a different part of Lil Nas X’s journey. Intertwined in the storyline are Lil Nas X’s greatest hits and fan-favorite songs, from “That’s What I Want” to “Scoop.”

To get a taste of what his shows entail, check out the promo video that he posted to Instagram, which previews some of his outfits, backdrops and dance moves.

Lil Nas X continues his tour for a second go in Detroit on Wednesday night before taking his multidate trek across the globe. The jaunt wraps January 4 with a spot in Australia’s Hordern Pavilion in Sydney.

Interactive Bruce Springsteen exhibit opening at LA’s Grammy Museum next month

September 7, 2022 by WDNY Radio

A new exhibition celebrating the performance history of Bruce Springsteen and his E Street Band will open October 15 at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles.

“Bruce Springsteen Live!” will look at the rock legend and his group’s journey from playing Jersey Shore bars to thrilling stadiums across the world with their dynamic marathon concerts.

The exhibition, which is being presented by the Grammy Museum in partnership with The Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music at Monmouth University, will feature artifacts spanning Bruce and the band’s 49-year history, as well as interactive displays, concert footage and interviews.

Items on display will include stage costumes and props, concert posters, photos and instruments, including Springsteen’s Born to Run Esquire guitar, the late Clarence Clemons‘ saxophone, Max Weinberg‘s Tunnel of Love drum kit and the late Danny Federici‘s accordion.

In addition, fans will have the chance to submit a video of them seeing Springsteen and the E Street Band live that may be incorporated into a film presentation shown at the exhibit. Videos can be submitted at GrammyMuseum.formstack.com.

The Grammy Museum is inviting fans to visit the L.A. institution on September 23, Springsteen’s 73rd birthday, to share their Bruce stories and wish The Boss a happy birthday on camera.

“Bruce Springsteen Live!” will be on display at the museum through April 2, before traveling to a new location.

“Few performers embody the soul and excitement of live rock ‘n’ roll like Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band,” says Grammy Museum Executive Director Robert Santelli. “This exhibit will give fresh insight into how they’ve been able to remain one of the greatest live acts for five decades.”

Visit GrammyMuseum.org for more info.

Taylor Swift’s lawyers accuse expert in “Shake It Off” suit of “making it up as he goes along”

September 7, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Taylor Swift is still trying to shake off a lawsuit claiming she stole key elements of her 2014 smash-hit single. Now, her lawyers are arguing that some experts hired by the opposing side are unqualified to weigh in on the matter.

Billboard reports Taylor’s attorney asked a federal judge to exclude testimony from several experts in the “Shake It Off” copyright suit, which heads to a jury trial in January. The lawyers state one expert in particular — from George Washington University — is “not qualified to provide that or any of the other opinions he has expressed in this case, and his deposition testimony confirms he is simply making it up as he goes along.”

That expert was retained by Sean Hall and Nathan Butler, who sued Taylor in 2017 and claimed she stole lyrics from the “Playas Gon’ Play” song they wrote for 3LW. The ’90s song features the lyrics “playas, they gonna play” and “haters, they gonna hate.” This expert was hired to compare the similarities between the two songs.

Another expert Taylor’s team takes issue with is an accountant whose testimony, they say, was a “complete misfire.” They also pushed back at Hall and Butler hiring lawyer Bob Kohn, who has handled other copyright cases.

They take issue with Kohn claiming half the lyrics of “Shake It Off” are lifted from “Playas Gon’ Play,” and that Taylor’ song loses “its force, meaning and energy” without those allegedly stolen lyrics.

The singer’s team attests Kohn provided no analysis to back up his “unsupported assertions.”

Her team worries that, since the matter is heading to a jury trial, jurors won’t be trained in or knowledgeable of songwriting or making music — and they could believe supposedly erroneous statements.

The judge has not ruled on this latest filing.

Gabby Barrett’s daughter loves playing dress-up

September 7, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Gabby Barrett‘s daughter is going through a princess phase.

The hit singer took to Instagram Stories to share a rare clip of her 1-year-old daughter, Baylah, playing dress-up at home. The toddler can be seen walking around the house in a sparkly purple dress with her hair in a bun with a purple bow.

“We’ve entered princess dress phase,” mom shares in the caption as “A Whole New World” from Aladdin plays in the background, Baylah peering into the large planter they have in the living room.

Gabby and husband Cade Foehner welcomed Baylah in January 2021. She’ll soon be joined by a baby brother, as Gabby announced on Mother’s Day that she and her husband are expecting their second child sometime this fall.

Coheed and Cambria’s Claudio Sanchez announces new signature guitar pedal

September 7, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Coheed and Cambria frontman Claudio Sanchez has announced a new signature guitar pedal.

Made in collaboration with the company Wren and Cuff, the device mirrors Sanchez’s oft-used combination of his ’80s Boss SD-1 Super Overdrive and ’78 “op-amp” Big Muff pedals. It’s decorated with art inspired by Coheed’s 2002 debut album, The Second Stage Turbine Blade, which celebrated its 20th anniversary this year.

You can preorder your own now via WrenandCuff.com.

Coheed released their latest album, Vaxis II: A Window of the Waking Mind, in June. It features the singles “Shoulders” and “The Liars Club.”

Elton John says he’s done with touring, but is keeping his options open: “Life is full of surprises!”

September 7, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Elton John remains firm that once he wraps his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour he’s permanently closing the chapter on touring.

Speaking with the U.K.’s The Hits Radio Breakfast Show, the legendary singer said, “I can assure you it’s the final tour. I will be doing some charity shows, if I’m asked, but … I’m really adamant that I’m not touring again. I can’t.”

Elton continued, “I’ll be 76 when I finish [this tour]. I need to be with my family. My boys will be teenagers!”

But just because he’s done with touring doesn’t mean he’s writing music out of his life. “I will always make music,” the Grammy winner professed. “I will always be doing my radio stuff and whatever. But, I’ve been playing music since I was 17, professionally — that’s 57 years!”

Elton admits he doesn’t know what’ll happen once he wraps his current tour, adding, “Life is full of surprises.”

“I wasn’t expecting to do a record this year and look what happened,” the “Hold Me Closer” singer continued, referencing his new collaboration with Britney Spears.

Elton added “one phone call” can significantly alter his plans, as happened with the 1994 Disney animated movie The Lion King — a movie he says “changed my life.”

He said he got a phone call from lyricist Tim Rice, who asked Elton to collaborate with him in composing the movie’s soundtrack. “Look what happened,” the Oscar winner said. “You never know what the phone’s going to [have].”

Elton and Rice composed the tracks “Circle Of Life,” “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King” “Hakuna Matata,” “Be Prepared” and “Can You Feel the Love Tonight,” the latter of which won an Oscar, Golden Globe and Grammy.

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