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Members of Queen, The Police, Rush & more joining Foo Fighters at Taylor Hawkins tribute show in London

June 15, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Foo Fighters have announced the lineup of performers who’ll appear at the first of two planned upcoming tribute concerts for the band’s late drummer, Taylor Hawkins.

As previously reported, the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concerts will take place at London’s Wembley Stadium on September 3 and Los Angeles’ Kia Forum on September 27 and will feature Hawkins’ “bandmates and his inspirations playing the songs that he fell in love with, and the ones he brought to life.”

The artists who’ll be joining the Foos on stage in London include Queen‘s Brian May and Roger Taylor, Police drummer Stewart Copeland, Rush‘s Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, The Pretenders‘ Chrissie Hynde, Liam Gallagher, Wolfgang Van Halen, Josh Homme, Mark Ronson, bassist Chris Chaney of Jane’s Addiction and Taylor Hawkins and the Coattail Riders and legendary drummer/producer Omar Hakim, who has worked with Foo Fighters, David Bowie, Dire Straits, Miles Davis, Journey, Kate Bush and dozens more.

Plus, comedian Dave Chappelle will make a special appearance, and Hawkins’ cover band, Chevy Metal, is also on the bill.

The guests for the September 27 show in Los Angeles will be announced at noon Wednesday. The charities that will benefit from both shows — chosen by the Hawkins family — will be announced shortly. For ticket information, join the Foo Fighters’ mailing list.

Plus, comedian Dave Chappelle will make a special appearance, and Hawkins’ cover band, Chevy Metal, is also on the bill.

Foo Fighters announce first performers for Taylor Hawkins tribute concerts

June 15, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Foo Fighters have announced the first performers who’ll appear at the upcoming Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concerts.

As previously reported, the two shows in London and Los Angeles will feature Hawkins’ “bandmates and his inspirations playing the songs that he fell in love with, and the ones he brought to life.”

The artists who’ll be joining the Foos onstage at London’s Wembley Stadium on September 3 include Rush‘s Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, Queen‘s Brian May and Roger Taylor, The Pretenders’ Chrissie Hynde, Stewart Copeland of The Police, Liam Gallagher, Wolfgang Van Halen, Josh Homme, Mark Ronson, bassist Chris Chaney of Jane’s Addiction and Taylor Hawkins and the Coattail Riders, and legendary drummer/producer Omar Hakim, who’s worked with Foo Fighters, David Bowie, Dire Straits, Miles Davis, Journey, Kate Bush and dozens more.

Plus, Dave Chappelle will make a special appearance, and Hawkins’ cover band Chevy Metal is also on the bill.

The guests for the September 27 Los Angeles show at the Kia Forum will be announced at noon Wednesday. The charities that will benefit from both shows — chosen by the Hawkins family — will be announced shortly. For ticket information, join the Foo Fighters’ mailing list.

Miranda Lambert honors mom, grandma with Wanda June Home collection

June 15, 2022 by WDNY Radio

With her new home goods collection, Wanda June Home, Miranda Lambert is paying homage to the generations of women who came before her.

Named after her mother, Beverly June, and her grandmother Wanda Coker, the country star’s kitchen and home decor line is inspired by her own kitchen that marries southwestern flair with farm chic. Products range from vintage striped porcelain dishware to a fringe pillow and flatware displaying phrases like “bless your heart” and “hot stuff.”

“They both taught me everything I know about being a woman and how to make a warm home full of laughter, love and memories. That’s really the heart of my Wanda June Home brand,” Miranda said in a statement about her mother and grandma. “The products are a physical representation of a long line of beautiful memories with amazing women.”

Wanda June Home is available exclusively at Walmart, where the singer’s grandfather used to be a greeter.

Steve Miller Band’s ‘Abracadabra’ album released 40 years ago today

June 15, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Today marks the 40th anniversary of the release of the Steve Miller Band‘s 12th studio album, Abracadabra.

Powered by the chart-topping title track, Abracadabra peaked at #3 on the Billboard 200 and was the group’s last album to enjoy significant commercial success in the U.S. The song “Abracadabra” spent two nonconsecutive weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in September of ’82. The tune was only one of two tracks that frontman Steve Miller wrote on the album, along with “Give It Up.”

Steve Miller Band drummer Gary Mallaber co-wrote the album’s remaining eight songs, four of which in collaboration with Miller Band guitarist John Massaro.

“Cool Magic” and the aforementioned “Give It Up” were also released as singles, although they only reached #57 and #60, respectively, on the Hot 100.

“Abracadabra” is the Steve Miller Band’s final top-40 hit to date. Its popularity was bolstered by a music video that received heavy airplay on MTV.

The album, which was co-produced by Miller and Mallaber, has been certified Platinum by the RIAA for sales of over 1 million copies in the U.S.

Here’s the full Abracadabra track list:

“Keeps Me Wondering Why”
“Abracadabra”
“Something Special”
“Give It Up”
“Never Say No”
“Things I Told You”
“Young Girl’s Heart”
“Goodbye Love”
“Cool Magic”
“While I’m Waiting”

Ringo Starr’s NFT collection sells for over $120,000

June 14, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Ringo Starr’s NFT collection sells for over 0,000

Ringo Starr‘s first NFT collection was sold Monday, June 13, at an online sale hosted by Julian’s Auctions.

The “Ringo Starr NFT Collection — The Creative Mind of a Beatle” included a total of 20 NFTs based on five unique works of art created by the legendary Beatles drummer. All 20 NFT packages, each of which included an animated digital version of a Starr painting and a 25-by-25-inch canvas print of the same artwork signed by Ringo, were sold.

Winning bids spanned from $5,760 to $10,240, and the 20 packages sold for a cumulative total of $127,360. You can check out the full results at JuliensLive.com. As previously reported, most of the NFTs also incorporated a custom-made drum track played and recorded by Starr.

The paintings that served as the basis for the NFTs included self-portraits and colorful spin art pieces.

Those who purchased an NFT package will also be given access to a virtual gallery of Starr’s digital art, called RingoLand.

A portion of the proceeds raised by the auction will be donated to Ringo’s Lotus Foundation, which funds and supports charitable projects that focus on various social welfare causes.

In conjunction with reducing the carbon footprint associated with the creation of the NFTs, a donation was made to the CarbonFund.org climate-change organization.

Meanwhile, as announced Saturday, the last 12 concerts of the first leg of Ringo and his All Starr Band’s 2022 tour have been postponed until September after two members of the group — Edgar Winter and Steve Lukather — tested positive for COVID-19. The rescheduled dates are expected to be announced soon.

Shinedown announces livestream event celebrating ‘Planet Zero’ release day

June 14, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Shinedown has announced a livestream event to celebrate the release day for the band’s upcoming new album, Planet Zero.

On July 1, Brent Smith and company will perform from Daddy Kool Records in St. Petersburg, Florida, which you’ll be able to watch online starting at 3 p.m. ET via the streaming platform Veeps.

Free tickets to watch the stream are available now via Shinedown.Veeps.com.

If you happen to be in St. Pete’s that day, a limited number of free in-person tickets are available. Shinedown will also be holding an in-store signing session.

For more info, visit DaddyKool.com.

Planet Zero drops July 1. It includes the previously released title track, which is also the record’s lead single, as well as the songs “Daylight” and “The Saints of Violence and Innuendo.”

Alanis Morissette among artists playing at Pearl Jam singer Eddie Vedder’s 2022 Ohana Encore festival

June 14, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Alannis Morissette is part of the lineup of Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder‘s 2022 Ohana Encore festival, taking place October 8-9 in Dana Point, California.

As its name suggests, Ohana Encore is a companion to the Vedder’s Ohana Festival, which will be held this year the prior weekend, from September 30 to October 2.

Vedder and Morissette will headline the first day of Ohana Encore, while The Black Keys and HAIM will top the bill on the second day. Other artists on the lineup include The Afghan Whigs, The Roots and Band of Horses.

Tickets to Ohana Encore go on sale this Friday, June 17, at 10 a.m. local time, with a pre-sale beginning Thursday, June 16, at 10 a.m. local. For the full lineup and all ticket info, visit OhanaFest.com.

Vedder founded Ohana Festival in 2016. Ohana Encore made its debut in 2021.

The 2022 Ohana Festival lineup includes Vedder, Stevie Nicks, Pink, founding Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers guitarist Mike Campbell and his current group The Dirty Knobs, Jack White, St. Vincent and Brittany Howard. Tickets are on sale now.

Music notes: The Weeknd, Jewel, Michael Bublé and Kelly Clarkson

June 14, 2022 by WDNY Radio

The Weeknd will be on the cover of Fangoria next month. This will make him the first artist to score the cover and cover story in the horror magazine’s history. Collider reports the singer will be done up by FX makeup artist Mike Marino, who most recently transformed Colin Farrell into The Penguin in The Batman. Marino also transformed The Weekend into his alter egos in “Save Your Tears,” “Out of Time,” “Gasoline” and “Sacrifice.”

Jewel mashed up something new with something old when taking over Late Night With Seth Meyers. While performing her single “Alibis,” she jumped into a performance of her 2003 hit “Intuition.” Jewel is on tour with Train and Blues Traveler in support of her new album, Freewheelin’ Woman.

Michael Bublé has added another job to his ever-growing resume. “Officially a Dance Dad,” he announced on Instagram and shared photos of him taking his 3-year-old daughter, Vida, to dance practice and also putting ballet shoes on the tutu-clad toddler.

Kelly Clarkson covered Elton John’s 1983 hit “I’m Still Standing” on Tuesday, using tons of horns and a zesty drum beat to tackle the anthemic song. This is the second time in recent memory Kelly has taken on one of Sir Elton’s songs. Last month she dove into a cover of Elton and Dua Lipa’s “Cold Heart.”

Eddie Vedder among headliners at 2022 Ohana Encore festival

June 14, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Eddie Vedder has announced the lineup for the 2022 edition of his Ohana Encore festival, taking place October 8-9 in Dana Point, California.

As its name suggests, Ohana Encore is a companion to the Pearl Jam frontman’s Ohana Festival, which will be held the prior weekend, from September 30 to October 2.

Vedder himself will headline the first day of the Ohana Encore fest, along with Alannis Morissette, while The Black Keys and HAIM will top the bill on the second day. Other artists on the lineup include The Afghan Whigs, The Roots, Marcus King and Band of Horses.

Vedder founded Ohana Festival in 2016. Ohana Encore made its debut in 2021.

The 2022 Ohana Festival lineup includes Vedder, Stevie Nicks, founding Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers guitarist Mike Campbell and his current group The Dirty Knobs, Jack White, Pink, St. Vincent and Brittany Howard. Tickets are on sale now.

Nashville notes: Luke Bryan in Vegas, Breland’s debut album & more

June 14, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Carrie Underwood is performing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon tonight, June 14. It airs at 11:35 p.m. ET on NBC.

Presale tickets for the six new dates of Luke Bryan‘s Las Vegas residency are available now through Sunday. Tickets go on sale to the general public Monday at 1 p.m. ET.

Breland has announced that he’ll release his debut album, Cross Country, on September 9. It features his brand new single, “Natural.”

Folds of Honor Tennessee raised more than $65,000 at the Rock N’ Jock Celebrity Softball Game last week. Kane Brown, Hardy, Jameson Rodgers and Ernest were among the participants.

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