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The Joe Perry Project announces lineup change for upcoming tour

August 12, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry is set to kick off his summer tour with his band The Joe Perry Project, and he’s just announced a last-minute lineup change.

The tour was supposed to feature Stone Temple Pilots’ Eric Kretz on drums, but in a post on Instagram, Perry revealed that Kretz is no longer able to participate in the tour “due to a family emergency.”

The post noted, “Longtime JPP drummer Jason Sutter will join the band for the immediate future and Eric looks forward to rejoining the tour as soon as he is able.”

The Joe Perry Project tour begins Wednesday in Tampa and wraps Aug. 23 in Port Chester, New York. They are also opening two dates on The Who‘s The Song Is Over North American Farewell Tour, Aug. 26 in Boston and Sept. 17 in Los Angeles.

Joining Perry on the road will be his Aerosmith bandmate Brad Whitford; Buck Johnson, who’s been part of Aerosmith’s touring band since 2014; The Black Crowes’ Chris Robinson; and Stone Temple Pilots’ Robert DeLeo.

A complete list of dates can be found at JoePerry.com.

Perry formed The Joe Perry Project back in 1979 after his departure from Aerosmith. They released three albums before Perry returned to Aerosmith in 1984. He last toured as The Joe Perry Project in 2023.

Denzel Washington calls A$AP Rocky ‘intelligent,’ ‘amazing young man’

August 12, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Denzel Washington made an appearance on Good Morning America Tuesday, where he discussed his latest film, Highest 2 Lowest. He stars in the movie alongside A$AP Rocky, but he admits he didn’t “spend that much time with him” on set.

“I wanted to stay away from him,” Denzel says. “That’s kinda how I work. We meet when we meet.”

“But I’ve spent the last couple of days with him,” he notes. “Amazing young man. Intelligent. I was like, ‘Oh, OK. Rihanna. I see. This kid is something.’”

Fellow co-star Jeffrey Wright also praised Rocky during a Monday appearance on GMA, noting they’d previously worked together in the movie Monster.

“Rocky just killed it. He was dynamic. He’s got his whole vibe,” he says of Rocky’s performance in the 2023 film. “He was fantastic, and he brings that same energy and dynamism to this [film].”

He adds that Rocky and Denzel make “a wonderful pairing” and “go toe to toe” in the upcoming movie.

Directed by Spike Lee and inspired by Akira Kurosawa‘s High and Low, Highest 2 Lowest follows the story of Rocky’s Yung Felon, an aspiring rapper who kidnaps the son of Denzel’s character, music mogul David King.

Rocky says he was “not at all” afraid of playing opposite Denzel: “It was actually fun. I was in awe. I was fanning out.”

“Being with these guys. They’re big hitters and very inspirational to me,” he added of working alongside Denzel and Jeffrey. “You know, it was crazy. It was a dream come true.”

Olivia Rodrigo releasing GUTS tour book in September

August 12, 2025 by WDNY Radio

On Monday, Olivia Rodrigo promised fans something she’d been “working on to celebrate all our GUTS memories together.” On Tuesday, she’s revealed that that “something” is a GUTS tour book.

Available for preorder now, the book ships Sept. 26. The 136-page hardcover comes with a GUTS world tour trading card, a double-sided poster and sticker sheet and a red ribbon bookmark, as well as a slipcase featuring silver glitter stars and silver metallic foil. Inside, there are “never-before-seen images” that offer fans “an inside look” at the tour, which officially concluded in July.

Liv writes on Instagram, “GUTS has been such a special chapter for me & I can’t thank u enough for being part of it. i’ve put together a special book 2 commemorate all our GUTS tour memories and it’s available for preorder now! miss y’all already.”

‘[1] Month Later,’ Megan Moroney will be back on the road

August 12, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Megan Moroney still has several more months to go on her Am I Okay? headlining tour, but she’s getting a little breather for now.

“summer camp ended last night in IL! thank y’all for coming out & seeing us,” she posted on Instagram, along with some snapshots from Sunday’s show. “my amazinggg band, touring crew & I get a month off the road but we’re looking forward to seeing yall again in September. these shows have been totally unforgettable THANK YOU<333333333”

The tour resumes Sept. 12 at Credit One Stadium in Charleston, South Carolina.

Fans who can’t make it quite that long without a little taste of Megan can still visit The Emo Cowgirl, her themed pop-up bar at The Westin Nashville. It’s open through Aug. 31.

Megan currently has two songs climbing the country chart, “You Had to Be There” with Kenny Chesney and “6 Months Later.” Her breakthrough hit, “Tennessee Orange,” was just certified quadruple Platinum.

Mastodon’s Brann Dailor releases new song ‘Lake of Rust’ with Arcadea project

August 12, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Mastodon vocalist/drummer Brann Dailor has released a new song with his synth-driven side project, Arcadea.

The track is called “Lake of Rust” and will appear on the upcoming Arcadea album, Exodus of Gravity.

“This is where our hero is crossing this giant lake of lava with floating icebergs in it,” says band member Core Atoms of “Lake of Rust.” “They’re heading towards the galactic lighthouse where New Arcadea’s mysterious source of light originates. This is everything they see on their adventure.”

“In terms of human emotion, it’s power, anger and revenge,” Atoms continues. “It’s about getting there and saving the day no matter what.”

Exodus of Gravity is due out Aug. 22. It marks the sophomore Arcadea album, following 2017’s self-titled debut.

In other Mastodon-related news, the band’s former guitarist Brent Hinds has once again hit out against his Mastodon bandmates. Hinds, who parted ways with the “Blood and Thunder” metallers in March, took to the comments of an Instagram post featuring video of a 2012 Mastodon performance to write, “They kicked me out of the band for embarrassing them for being who I am.”

“I’ve never met three people that were so full of themselves,” Hinds added. “It’s disgusting.”

In announcing Hinds’ departure, Mastodon said they’d “mutually decided to part ways.”

John Fogerty ‘really proud’ of Bruce Springsteen for calling out Donald Trump

August 12, 2025 by WDNY Radio

John Fogerty is sticking up for Bruce Springsteen.

During an appearance on Rolling Stone’s Music Now podcast, the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer expressed his support for Bruce calling out President Donald Trump during his concerts in Europe.

“I’m really proud of Bruce for just sticking up for his values [and] not being afraid to voice them,” Fogerty says.

Trump responded to Springsteen’s comments on Truth Social, calling him “Highly Overrated.”

Fogerty says that even though he thinks Trump is “very similar” to President Richard Nixon, Nixon would have known better than to call out Springsteen for what he said.

“President Nixon would’ve realized not to give the other side publicity by acknowledging and talking about it,” he tells the podcast. “Cause you just make it more famous when you do that.”

Fogerty is set to release his new album, Legacy: the Creedence Clearwater Revival years, on Aug. 22, featuring rerecorded versions of his CCR classics. While Fogerty had a rocky relationship with his bandmates following their acrimonious split in 1972, he still recognizes that what they had was something special.

“Those are the four people that made those records,” he says on the podcast, talking about his bandmates Tom Fogerty, Stu Cook and Doug Clifford. “And that didn’t particularly happen again in history. So obviously those four human beings are unique human beings.”

He adds, “I still give a lot of credit to the way something like ‘Proud Mary’ feels or ‘Born on the Bayou.’ And there is mystery in that — there’s a mysterious aura or ingredient that I’m not gonna sit here and say was in my pocket.”

Electric ‘Lovebug’: Win the Jonas Brothers’ 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz

August 12, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Jonas Brothers are taking a custom yellow 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz electric bus on the road with them, and when they’re done with it, you could take it home.

The group has teamed up with the fundraising platform Alltroo to raffle off the bus as a fundraiser for Beyond Type 1, the nonprofit that Nick Jonas co-founded to improve the lives of people living with diabetes via tools, education and peer support.

You can enter now at alltroo.com; the more money you donate, the more chances you’ll have to win. For example, if you donate $25, you’ll get 150 entries, while 50 bucks gets you 400 entries. Plus, if you attend any of the Jonas Brothers’ upcoming concerts, you’ll be able to scan a QR code to donate and enter.

The winner will be revealed Nov. 14, World Diabetes Day, which is two days before Nick marks the 20th anniversary of his own Type 1 diabetes diagnosis, and one day before the 10th anniversary of Beyond Type 1’s founding.

Nick says in a statement, “Ten years ago, we hit the road with a goal to change what it means to live with diabetes. Since then, Beyond Type 1 has grown into the world’s largest digital diabetes community.”

He notes that over the years, the charity has “challenged stigma, built community, provided life-saving resources, and collectively driven global innovation toward prevention and cure.” He adds, “This milestone is a moment to rally even more support for our mission, and partnering with Alltroo helps us do that in a powerful, engaging way.”

Raekwon and Mobb Deep hitting the road for co-headlining tour

August 12, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Following a successful trek with his group Wu-Tang Clan, Raekwon has teamed with Havoc from Mobb Deep for another tour. The two will hit the road in celebration of their respective albums, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx… and The Infamous, and they’ve decided to perform all their hits in one single set.

“Me and Havoc from Mobb will be pure hip-hop at its finest. This is gonna take rap shows to the next level—guaranteed!” Raekwon said in a statement.

“The fans can expect nothing less than pure, raw, unfiltered energy on stage. I’m excited to celebrate these two legendary albums—the world doesn’t exist to me without that purple tape in it,” Raekwon added.

Shows for Raekwon and Mobb will take place in major cities including LA, Chicago, Toronto, New York and Miami Beach, starting Nov. 13 and ending Dec. 15. Tickets will become available via artist presales Wednesday at 10 a.m. local time. They will then go on sale to the general public on Friday at 10 a.m. local time via LiveNation.com.

Carly Pearce goes back to school in Taylor Mill, Kentucky

August 12, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Carly Pearce had the chance to get back to her Kentucky roots during the first week of August.

The “truck on fire” hitmaker recapped her visit to Taylor Mill on Instagram, complete with a photo of her standing beneath the road sign that says “Hometown of Country Music Star Carly Pearce,” as well as one sitting onstage at her elementary school.

“I won my first talent show in the fourth grade on this stage!” she shared. “I got to go back to my hometown this week and reminisce on many moments from middle school and hug teachers that now are influencing the next generation in the same halls that I went to.”

“Last year my elementary school contacted me because they were in need of new curtains for their gymnasium, and I got to purchase them and see them for the first time,” she continued. “It was such a joy to go back and remember where all my dreams started.”

You won’t want to miss the final photo of what seems to be a young Carly in a blue cowboy hat and vest, presumably competing in the talent contest she mentioned.

On Thursday, Carly plays the Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa, California, her last show before she co-hosts the ACM Honors with Russell Dickerson in Nashville Aug. 20.

Patti Smith reveals cover for upcoming memoir ‘Bread of Angels’

August 12, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Patti Smith has unveiled the cover of her next memoir, Bread of Angels.

The “People Have the Power” singer revealed the cover on Instagram, writing that it features a “graceful photograph” taken by artist Robert Mapplethorpe in 1979.

She adds that the photo was taken “in the same room where he shot the Horses cover,” referring to her 1975 debut album.

“This cover is a beautiful way to continue our lifelong collaboration,” she adds.

“Robert Mapplethorpe took this photograph at a deeply transitional moment. It was between the end of my public life as a performer and the beginning of my time in Detroit with my one true love, Fred ‘Sonic’ Smith,” she tells Vanity Fair. “Robert had taken an image with doves for the cover of the (1979) album Wave. Afterwards, I asked him to take another that would reflect the sentiment of the song ‘Dancing Barefoot,’ a love song for Fred and a farewell to the people. This is the photograph he took.”

Smith is set to release Bread of Angels on Nov. 4. It is available for preorder now.

Bread of Angels comes 15 years after the release of Smith’s first memoir, Just Kids, which documented her time in Manhattan in the ’70s and her relationship Mapplethorpe. It won the National Book Award in 2010.

According to the description, Bread of Angels is “the most intimate” of Smith’s memoirs, following the musician through her childhood in Philadelphia and South Jersey, her teenage years “when the first glimmers of art and romance take hold,” her marriage to Fred “Sonic” Smith and their family life, and more.

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