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Dave Mason cancels tour as he recovers from continued health issues

June 3, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Dave Mason, best known for his work with Traffic, continues to deal with health issues that have forced him to cancel his future tour dates.

Mason initially canceled his fall 2024 tour due to a serious heart condition. He was supposed to launch a new tour in July, but has now canceled that as well so he can continue to recover from an infection he developed in March.

“With deep regret, I must cancel all tour dates for 2025 due to ongoing health issues stemming from the infection I had in March. I’m incredibly grateful to my team of doctors—this has been challenging territory, to say the least,” Mason said in a statement. “A heartfelt thank you to all the fans, and to my family, band, agents, and the venues who’ve waited patiently and supported me throughout this journey. Your kind messages have lifted my spirts more than words can express.”

“Recovery is a long road,” he added. “My love for you all runs deep.”

The new tour was supposed to kick off July 11 in Kansas City, Missouri, and wrap Aug. 20 in Salisbury, Massachusetts. Tickets to all shows will be automatically refunded.

Watch out for Jessie Murph’s ‘Sex Hysteria’ this summer

June 3, 2025 by WDNY Radio

There’s going to be an outbreak of Sex Hysteria in July.

That’s the title of Jessie Murph‘s sophomore album, due July 18. Described as a “bold departure” from her debut, That Ain’t No Man That’s the Devil, the album’s themes include sexuality, generational trauma and self-discovery.

According to a press release, on the album Jessie “pushes back against the shame and stigma that often silence women who dare to be loud, sexual, or emotionally honest.”

The album includes Jessie’s current hit, “Blue Strips.” On Friday she’ll release another track from the project: “Touch Me Like a Gangster,” which she debuted at the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Show in Miami.

The album is now available for preorder, including limited-edition signed vinyl and CD versions.

Jessie’s Worldwide Hysteria tour starts July 2 in Phoenix and wraps up Sept. 27 in LA. Tickets are on sale now.

How to see Brett Young, Midland and more for free during CMA Fest

June 3, 2025 by WDNY Radio

The Big Machine Pop Up will be taking over Bell Bottoms Up once again this year during CMA Fest.

Brett Young, Midland, Conner Smith, RaeLynn, Caroline Jones, Something Out West, Noah Hicks, Chase McDaniel and The Jack Wharf Band are just some of the artists set to play the free event.

It kicks off Thursday, June 5, and runs through Saturday, June 7, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. each day.

While the event is free, you can skip the line and be guaranteed entry in return for a $25 donation to the Music Has Value Fund.

Dua Lipa launches Service95 Book Club Instagram account and Spotify podcast

June 3, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Dua Lipa is taking her love of reading to the next level.

On the two-year anniversary of the launch of her Service95 Book Club, Dua announced on her Instagram Story that she’s creating a podcast version of the author interviews that she conducts as part of the club.

Plus, there’s a new @Service95BookClub Instagram account, on which Dua announced that the new podcast will be available on Spotify starting June 10.

Speaking to Deadline about the new deal, Dua says, “For me, one of the best things about reading is getting to chat with my friends about the book that’s just blown my mind. But surely the ultimate fantasy would be to have the author in the room there with us, answering all our questions about the incredible world they’ve created.”

“Well, I get to live out my fantasy with the Service95 Book Club podcast, where in each episode I share a book I love and I’m joined by the author themselves,” she adds. “As someone who really is obsessed by books, it’s a dream come true.”

Dua also told Deadline which three books she’ll be focusing on this summer: This House of Grief by Helen Garner, Dream Count by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Fearless & Free by Josephine Baker.

Charles Kelley’s got Sticks, Strings & ‘Songs for a New Moon’ this summer

June 3, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Charles Kelley and his brothers are gearing up to give back to the place where they grew up.

Charles and his brothers, Josh Kelley and John Kelley, will host the fourth annual Sticks & Strings Concert & Golf Tournament in the Augusta, Georgia, area Aug. 24-25.

It kicks off with a Sunday concert at Columbia County Performing Arts Center before a golf tournament at Champions Retreat Golf Club on Monday.

Tickets are on sale now, with proceeds going to local charities.

It’s a busy summer for Charles, as he prepares for the release of his second solo album, Songs for a New Moon, on June 25. He and his wife are also expecting their second child.

Collective Soul announces ’Give Me a Word’ documentary

June 3, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Collective Soul will soon “Shine” in their own documentary.

The film, titled Give Me a Word: The Collective Soul Story, will be released July 8 on DVD/Blu-ray and on video on demand platforms.

“We’ve never been a band that looks in the rearview mirror often, so making this documentary was a fun chance to reflect on the successes, failures, and all the moments that brought us here,” says guitarist Dean Roland. “From the beginning playing ‘Shine’ and those early songs in our parents’ basement to still sharing the stage 30 years later with my brother [frontman Ed Roland] and bandmates, I’m grateful for the adventure and excited for what’s next.”

You can watch the trailer for Give Me a Word on YouTube. Along with the Collective Soul band members, the clip features an appearance from Dolly Parton, who covered “Shine” for her 2001 album Little Sparrow.

Collective Soul’s most recent album is 2024’s Here to Eternity. They’ll launch a U.S. tour alongside Live in July.

Neil Young invites Donald Trump to his upcoming tour

June 3, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Neil Young has been very vocal about his opinions of Donald Trump — and he just invited the president to check out his upcoming tour.

In a new post on his Neil Young Archives website titled “WAKE UP AMERICA,” the rocker called out the current administration.

“Our country and our way of life, that which our fathers and their fathers fought for, is now threatened by our government,” he wrote. “This is not what we voted for. This is our new reality. Our government is out of control, not standing for us. You can stand up for American values this summer, for our children and theirs.”

Young then brought up his upcoming tour, kicking off in the U.S. on Aug. 8 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

“When I tour the USA this summer, if there is not martial law by then which would make it impossible, let’s all come together and stand for American values,” he wrote. “We will not be doing a political show. We will be playing the music we love for all of us to enjoy together.”

He added, “President Trump, you are invited. Come and hear our music just as you did for decades.”

Young also mentioned Bruce Springsteen, who’s been very vocal about Trump during his current U.K. and European tour.

“Bruce Springsteen and many others will be in our country this summer, there for you playing our favorite music, songs like ‘Born in the USA,'” Young wrote, although The Boss isn’t touring the U.S. this year. “We are proud of who we are, and must never let our government forget it.”

Young’s world tour kicks off June 18 in Rättvik, Sweden. A complete schedule can be found at NeilYoungArchives.com.

Flick season: Noah Kahan’s rise to fame is the subject of new documentary

June 3, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Noah Kahan‘s life and career, including his rise to fame with Stick Season, is the subject of a new documentary.

The as-yet-untitled documentary traces Noah’s journey from his start in his Vermont hometown to his global superstardom. As he headlined venues like Madison Square Garden and Fenway Park, he also became, according to a press release, “the voice for a generation navigating mental health.”

It also focuses on Noah’s return to Vermont following his world tour. There, he reconnects with the people and places from his early years, and deals with the pressures that come with success and the need to follow up that success. Plus, he details “the personal struggles he’s never shared before.”

The movie has been completed and is looking for a distributor, so it’s not clear when or where we’ll be able to see it.

Back to the Yellow Brick Road: Elton John writes forward for ‘Ultimate Oz Universe’ graphic novel

June 3, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Elton John is going from “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” to the actual source material that inspired his famous song.

He’s written the forward for a graphic novel called Ultimate Oz Universe: The Lost Lands, inspired by the universe L. Frank Baum created, starting with his book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. That, of course, inspired the classic Judy Garland movie, as well as the book Wicked, which led to the Tony Award-winning musical, and the Oscar-nominated film and its upcoming sequel.

Elton says in a statement to People, “Every moment with a book is precious and I was dazzled by the first installment in The Ultimate Oz Universe, celebrating the legacy of Baum’s genius and the heritage of color, unique characters and the triumph of goodness. I am more committed than ever to shining a light on people and creators who uplift others.”

He adds, “It’s wonderful to see the love & attention [the novel’s creators] have lavished on the Baum books so few people know.” Elton is referring to the fact that Baum wrote multiple Oz books, introducing many different characters with whom readers and moviegoers might be unfamiliar.

One of those characters, an orphan boy named Tip, is the hero of The Lost Lands. He was first introduced in Baum’s book The Marvelous Land of Oz. In the graphic novel, Tip explores the mystery of his birth and encounters familiar faces along the way, like the Tin Woodsman.

Ultimate Oz Universe: The Lost Lands is out Nov. 11.

These boots are made for … Lainey Wilson: How to walk a mile in her shoes

June 3, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Lainey Wilson‘s counting down to the launch of her own brand of boots.

“I love songwriting, because it lets me put myself into someone else’s shoes, and see the world through another set of eyes. If someone could walk in a mile in your boots, what would they say about you?” she asks in a social media video that shows off her new designs.

The limited-edition Golden West Boots launch Thursday, June 5, but you can sign up online for early access.

Meanwhile, Lainey is planning to return to the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas at the end of the year. Tickets to her Wildflowers & Wild Horses show Dec. 7 at T-Mobile Arena go on sale Friday, June 6, with presales underway now.

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